HP Podcast Backlog 1

Belonging for Misfits and Connection in Business | Cat Moore Nov 17, 2021

Community & belonging...These are two VERY important topics if you are trying to build something online that is meaningful and makes a difference in this world. Today we are digging in DEEP to what it looks like as leaders who are going against the grain to better understand our human need to BELOG and create an environment that celebrates the individuals among us.

Connect with Cat: https://cat-moore.com/

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Identifying loneliness and the conditions of belonging
As leaders and business owners, how do we build a culture of belonging?
Understanding our own need for belonging as leaders (are we aware of how we are interacting with our communities?)
How to celebrate differences without allowing differences to separate us
Belonging WITHIN ourselves first and getting comfy in our skin

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Having Productive, Emotionally Charged Conversations | Genavieve Jaffe & Lindsay Blount Oct 27, 2021

As leaders in the online space, how can we passionately share what we believe in while still holding space to be teachable? How can we communicate in an emotionally charged conversation that is understood and makes a real difference? This is the kind of conversation we need to be having...and today we are digging in...

Connect with Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayeliseblount/
Connect with Jenna: https://connectingrainbows.org/ + https://www.instagram.com/genajaffe/

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FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Saying things in an emotionally charged situation where people can hear it
The decision to listen to someone without taking offense
How to be PASSIONATE AND TEACHABLE
Saying (and hearing) hard things in a constructive manner
Leading a community when there are a bunch of questions you don’t know the answers to

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Subconscious Beliefs & Changing our Habits | Ian Inguanez Oct 13, 2021

Today we are digging into the subconscious beliefs that are shaping our behavior and learn how we can create better routines and habits to support the type of person we want to become. Connect with Ian: https://ianinguanez.com/

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Subconscious beliefs that are affecting our behaviors (and how to move past them)
How to use curiosity to correct unhealthy habits
Tapping into the power of choice and making change LESS DIFFICULT

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Visibility without Being Seen Oct 11, 2021

Do you want to grow your visibility online but are afraid to be “seen”? Here are a few thoughts for you.

Rob Bell Episode Mentioned: https://robbell.podbean.com/e/fantasy-death-and-the-internet/

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Inside Filmmaking | Kelly Young Silva | Hunting Souls Oct 06, 2021

What does it take to completely turn your life around and make actual progress in a very competitive field? How do we dig in deep when things get hard- and not give up on what we worked so hard for?

Our guest this week, Kelly young Silva said that she was able to completely turn her life around and is now doing work that she absolutely loves. Kelly is the owner of Words In Motion Acting studios and was the Line-Producer of Hunting Souls (coming in 2022). Today she shares with us how to “dig in deep” and stay the course in a creative field.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Balancing multiple passions and making progress in your goals
Digging in deep and finding GRIT within you when things get hard

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Free Acting Audit Class (zoom) http://wmatlantaactingclasses.com/
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Inside Filmmaking | Diego Silva Acevedo | Hunting Souls Oct 04, 2021

Ever thought about making a film or are curious about what it takes to be in the industry? Wondering if you have what it takes or what skills you need to develop in order to make a living telling stories?

This week we are talking with Diego Silva Acevedo, a filmmaker born in Colombia with over twelve years as a filmmaker, visual effects artist, cinematographer, director, and writer. Diego is the recipient of numerous awards including five Southeast Emmy Awards and his most recent film, Hunting Souls, will be out in just a few short months.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

The actual process of writing a film (and making it)
Execution (even in imperfect conditions)

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Change Making Leadership | Deke Copenhaver Sep 03, 2021

As a leader how do you build a sense of connection and belonging when you lead a community that is diverse and has many differing opinions? How do you tend to your personal relationships and make sure that your heart does not become callus when there are so many issues pulling at you in different directions?

Today’s guest, Deke Copenhaver served the city of Augusta as its mayor for nine years. He is now passionate about helping other leaders connect better with those that they serve and make real change through their leadership.

Connect with Deke: https://deke-copenhaver.com/

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

What does connection require of us as leaders?
How do you stay emotionally stable while leading so many people?
Boundaries, relationships, and self-care for leaders

WHO IS DEKE COPENHAVER?

When Deke Copenhaver took over as mayor of his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, the city’s politics were broken and riven along racial lines. Half of the city commissioners were white, half were African American. Neither group trusted the other, so nothing got done.

And who was it that paid the price for all of the political posturings? The citizens of Augusta. As Deke saw it, something fundamental about leadership needed to change. So, when the opportunity arrived in 2005, Deke knew he had to run for office. Against all reasonable odds, Deke and a band of enthusiastic twenty- and thirty-somethings who knew little about running a political campaign won the election. He had his first commissioners meeting as mayor on December 20th, 2005, and began the work of being a Changemaker.

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Make the Complex Simple: Focus on 3 Things at a Time | Thom Shea Aug 26, 2021

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t know what to focus on? How can you intentionally make the complex simple and not fall into the trap of inaction? Today we hear from Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea about why focusing on THREE things at a time will help us beat overwhelm.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

“Uncommitted conversation” and being intentional with communication
How spirituality gets “stuck” in you if you are not focused on fitness
Why are we crippled with overwhelm? How can we make the complex simple?

WHO IS THOM SHEA?

Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal’s Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.

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Managing ENERGY & Being More EFFICIENT at "Networking" Aug 19, 2021

If your goal is to connect with more people in order to grow your business- this episode is FOR YOU. We want to get our work out into the world, so “who you know” is super important (we cannot grow alone) however HOW you show up is just as important. Imagine being in front of the people you want to lock arms with but you are not in the right energetic state.

Today we are with Gregg Clunis from Tiny Leaps Big Changes and Rich Cardona from Leadership Locker to get into the mindset of two super high-achieving people (who have personally really helped me level up) to discover their thought processes in networking and how they are able to “full show up” and make the most out of each interaction.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Energy management and intentional networking
Weaving habits and routines into the “conference life”
Meeting people in the “right” way and playing the long game

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CLARITY & Your Brand Positioning | Nathan Holritz Aug 03, 2021

"Don’t make excuses- look for solutions."

If there is one thing that comes up almost more than ANYTHING with creatives I work with...it is the topic of clarity. When you are a multifaceted creative the thought of putting yourself in a box or in a corner can sound unappealing. However, as our guest this week Nathan Holritz shares, becoming crystal clear on who you serve and how you serve them will help you be less busy, have better relationships, and heck...just have more fun.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Gaining clarity and simplifying our brand position
Finding a variation of your passion that serves a market
How clarity can help you be less busy, more successful, and enjoy your work

MENTIONED ON SHOW:

Connect with Nathan Holritz: https://www.nathanholritz.com/

Show Notes and Previous Interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/nathanholritz

WHO IS NATHAN?

Nathan Holritz is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN. Formerly a wedding photographer for over a decade, Nathan is the founder and CEO at photographersedit.com - a custom editing house for professional photographers - and miilu.com - the simplest event management app for photographers and event coordinators. Nathan also hosts a popular photography podcast with 500 episodes of free content at bokehpodcast.com.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys spending time with his two children, his family, and his friends. He also enjoys reading, playing soccer, and riding motorcycles.

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Build a BIG Brand for a SMALL Business | Jeremy Slagle Jul 21, 2021

“Brands often want to be all things to all people- Your best success is going to be to create something that is your own path.”

How do you stand out in a SEA full of people who are doing what you are doing? Jeremy Slagle says it starts with STORY. So before you start making a logo and deciding what your branding colors are going to be, you need to go to the farmer’s market, pull out a notebook and ask some deep questions. Say what? Yup. Today you are going to learn a few practices that will help your small business have a bangin’ brand.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Before you make your logo-- DO THIS!
Incorporating YOUR STORY while still making our client/audience the focus
Best way to get AUTHENTIC feedback from your target audience (and what questions to ask!)
What are things you can do to separate your brand from the “next guy”

MENTIONED ON SHOW:

Connect with Jeremy Slagle: https://www.slagledesign.com/
Show Notes and Previous Interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/jeremyslagle
Book Mentioned: Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff https://amzn.to/2V4q3wo

WHO IS JEREMY?

Jeremy is an award-winning Graphic Designer with over twenty-five years of experience, and all-around creative wonder kid, and Kickstarter aficionado, Jeremy is the Principal of Slagle Design and has been the main speaker at dozens of creative educational workshops.

Jeremy's success as a design entrepreneur has led to him turning his knowledge into tangible guidance and advice on how to turn a side-hustle into a dream job. Jeremy has made numerous speaking appearances designed to help both those looking for designers and those wanting to be designers to understand the importance of synergy, branding, identity, and planning.

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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Dreaming Bigger with Hypnosis | Renee Bowen Jul 12, 2021

“We need to give ourselves permission to be who we are called to be.”

You know you need to focus on higher-level tasks in order to take yourself to the next level, but perhaps you feel crippled by limiting beliefs and negative thoughts. Today we are digging into the tool of hypnosis and seeing how it can help you on your unconventional journey.

Connect with Renee: www.reneebowencoaching.com

WHO IS RENE?

Renee helps creative entrepreneurs run heart-centered businesses, make more money, and find clarity on their purpose so they can live a more intentional life. A photographer for many years, Renee has helped hundreds of creatives scale their businesses through a holistic coaching method. Renee is certified in NLP Life Coaching, Neuro-encoding, and Hypnosis. These methods, along with her BA in Psychology and her background as a Massage Therapist, help her individualize her coaching even within a group setting. Renee has been married to her actor husband for 21 years and they have three grown kids together - twins who are now 20 and a son with autism who is 22.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Identifying your future self and becoming clear on your vision
The higher-level tasks Renee was able to take action on after she did the inner work
Are affirmations not enough? Why would we need hypnosis?
Is NLP Ethical? How do we use it for good?

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How to Be a Professional Host & Craft the Show of Your Dreams | Marion Abrams Jul 07, 2021

“Ask yourself why more. About everything you do. ”

How do you produce a show that people WANT to listen to? Whether you are just starting off, or you have been putting out content for years, this week’s guest is going to blow your socks off.

Marion Abrams helped build Spartan's podcast from an audience of 0 to over 30 million views & downloads and is now a podcasting coach & consultant helping content creators CRAFT a show that is not only true to who they are...but also SERVES their audience.

Connect with Marion: http://www.madmotion.com/

WHO IS MARION?

Marion is a podcasting coach & consultant with deep experience in podcasting and content creation, she built Spartan's podcast from an audience of 0 to over 30 million views & downloads and has worked on a range of projects from social media advisor to a gubernatorial campaign, to creating the documentary film "Flood Bound", to directing TV ads for Vermont Lottery. On her podcast "Grounded Content" she likes talking about what works, what drives customer actions, and where the lines are between persuasion and manipulation. Today Marion continues to work with Spartan and is a podcasting coach & consultant helping thought leaders, business leaders, and podcast hosts to design and elevate their podcast presence.

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Structuring your show while being open to where a story takes you
Improving your craft while allowing room for imperfection
Being yourself, while being conscious of what serves others
Understanding what makes a great host (and what doesn’t really matter)

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Invaluable Leadership Lessons After Leading Thousands of Soldiers | John Gronski Jul 05, 2021

“It’s okay for a leader to not have all the answers. ”

Whether you have the official title of a “leader” or not, know that influence is leadership. Whether it is in the online space, dealing with clients, or raising this next generation of kiddos, our leadership journey is one that should always be growing and developing.

Today we are joined by a returning guest, John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) who is the author of “Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action" as he shares with us his top lessons of leadership after leading THOUSANDS of soldiers at a time, and over 40 years of leadership experience.

Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/

WHO IS JOHN GRONSKI?

John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator.

John served for over 40 years in the Army on active duty & in the PA National Guard. Assignments included DCG USAREUR (ARNG), 37th Commanding General of the 28th Infantry Division, & Commander of 2nd BDE, 28ID in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-06). He also served in Lithuania from 2000 to 2001.

John holds a MBA from Penn State and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. John attended Alvernia University as a doctoral student in the corporate leadership program. He was certified as a Project Management Professional and holds a master certificate as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University.

John is a graduate of numerous military schools to include the U.S. Army War College, the Command and General Staff Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Ranger School, & Airborne School. His military awards & decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (2nd award), Governor’s Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, & Basic Parachutist Badge.

Other achievements include the U of Scranton's Frank J. O'Hara Award for Government Service, the Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice, the Republic of Lithuania Medal of Merit & Order for Merits Knight’s Cross, the Washington Crossing Foundation Award, the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award, & the PA VFW Eagle Award.

John is a non-resident senior fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Program with the Center for European Policy Analysis.

John's personal leadership philosophy is built upon character, competence, & resilience.

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Consistency in communication (even when we don’t know what to say)
After acti

WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG | Finding God Outside of Religion (Revisited) Jun 30, 2021

“At the core of belief is the deepest longings of the human heart.”

We are revisiting one of my favorite previous interviews with the author of The Shack, William Paul Young. Although this show is mostly about creativity and making a living doing what you love, one of the deeper issues underlying all the internal work we have to do as ambitious creatives, is addressing spiritual pain and how we view God. Paul’s work has really impacted my life and it’s an honor to get to share his message with you.

WHO IS WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG?

Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve, The Shack Reflections and Cross Roads Reflections, and Lies We Believe About God, was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua). He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his growing family in the Pacific Northwest.

Connect with Paul Young: http://wmpaulyoung.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we explore faith without ostracizing ourselves?
How do you know you’ve experienced the True God?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Moving past hurt by religion & lies we believe about God
Dealing with shame and the need to belong
Overcoming the addiction of certainty

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Communicate Better Without Fear | Linda Raynier (Revisited) Jun 28, 2021

“If you doubt yourself, people will doubt you.”

Today we are revisiting an episode with Linda Raynier who is a wildly successful YouTuber teaching career strategy and communication skills to ambitious professionals.

I wanted to uproot this conversation from a couple of years ago because the principles Linda shares are GOLD to us as creatives because we have to sharpen the skill set of communication and owning our space in every room we walk into. Ready to break free from intimidation and OWN your gifts?

Connect with Linda: http://www.lindaraynier.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LindaRaynier

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we get comfortable with who we are when surrounded by people who intimidate us?
How do we start mastering our physical presence in addition to the words we say?
What advice do you have for people who have invested in one career and now want to pursue something different without it all being a waste?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Communicating in a way that allows your strengths and talents to shine
Self-awareness and how to focus on the person in front of you
Storytelling and keeping a list of good stories to share

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Excellence vs. Perfection & Knowing You are Enough | Bruce Pulver Jun 24, 2021

“The fight is a part of the growth.”

How do we strive for excellence in our work without falling into the trap of perfection? How do we make space for creativity and trust the process all while dealing with the demands of work and life? Today we are connecting with my friend Bruce Pulver, who shares with us why he believes, right now, UR-ENUF.

Connect with Bruce: http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/

Instragam:https://www.instagram.com/above_the_chatter_bruce_pulver/

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcRcr8m_WPc

TOPICS:

Pursuing creativity, while having a job and raising a family
How do you know if something is an assignment?
Detaching from outcome (trusting the process)
Learning “enoughness” within yourself and addressing inadequacy
Keeping promises to yourself in order to build confidence

WHO IS BRUCE?

Bruce Pulver is a highly sought-after international TEDx speaker and author. What started out as a single word of inspiration after a life-changing "BAM Moment" has grown to so much more… from writing an inspirational book, delivering an empowering TEDx and launching the massively successful “WORDshop” program that teaches high performing executives and organizations skills to maximize results by leveraging the power of their words.

Bruce is also a seasoned sales executive who has earned multiple sales performance awards and driven over $100M in new sales during his career. His best-selling book, “Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter: Powerful Words That Changed My Life Forever” is the foundation for his captivating keynotes and innovative “WORD-shop” programs. His woHis work delivers an immediate and lasting impact on the lives he touches.

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Hobbyist Creative to Professional | Atlanta Director Michael Mueller Jun 21, 2021

“Be true to your craft. Work on your craft. Put it out and the money will come.”

A lot of people TALK about what they are going to create, very few follow through. What is the difference between dreaming of something and actually making it happen? Today we are talking with director, producer, and owner of M3 Creative Michael Mueller about what it takes to go from hobbyist to pro in the creative space.

TOPICS:

Making yourself valuable in your industry
Networking & finding the right people for your team
Staying hopeful in the grind of day to day stuff
Difference between high performance and those who quit
Cultivating the right energy and attracting the right people
How to pick what creative idea to pursue

Connect with Michael: https://www.m3creative.net/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-af-podcast/id1515796443

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscobarWorldwide

WHO IS MICHAEL?

Michael “Mad Mike” Mueller- husband, father, and entrepreneur - has established himself as a trendsetter in the media industry. Originally from Bay View, a highly unique and creative area in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Southside, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the summer of 2000 and in 2002 ventured into managing several indie recording artists. This path led him to teach himself the skills he is most known for today, video production, photography, graphic design, and web development.

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Joseph Pearlman | Dangerous Choices in Acting Jun 15, 2021

“You cannot please and create at the same time.”

Want to make bigger and bolder choices, but feel massive resistance when thinking about “putting yourself out there”? You know deep down that committed decisions and a more powerful resolve will cultivate a more dynamic energy in your work, but you are unsure how to get there.

Today we are joined by one of LA’s top acting coaches, Joseph Pearlman, who teaches us why the “secret sauce” is committing to your unique personality and making dangerous choices.

Connect with Joseph: https://www.josephpearlman.com/

TOPICS:

What is the difference between a choice and a dangerous choice?
Honoring your personality and making things “your flavor”
Dealing with criticism and standing up for yourself

WHO IS JOSEPH?

Joseph Pearlman is a celebrity acting coach and owner of Pearlman Acting Academy (PAA). Voted “Best Acting Studio & Coach” in L.A., Joseph helps actors launch their careers faster, guarantee audition wins, win series leads before they go to casting, and reach award level performances on set. PAA offers the most advanced next-level scene study and on-camera audition technique training in the industry for celebrity actors to beginners. From Hollywood via Zoom to anywhere in the world.

Joseph collaborates with Amazon Studios weekly to help bring their film and TV performances to award-level. Joseph also coaches presenters for all the major award ceremonies, including the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes, and Independent Spirit Awards.

Some of Joseph's clients include: Amazon Studios, Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions, Amy Adams, Zooey Deschanel, HBO, AMC, TED Talks, Iliza Shlesinger (NETFLIX, comedian), Sian Clifford (Emmy nominated for Fleabag), Eugene Simon (Game of Thrones), Julian Sands, Alex MacNicoll (Transparent), Skylar Grey (5-time Grammy nominee), Sherri Shepherd (30 Rock), and many others.

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Make Your Art No Matter What | Beth Pickens Jun 14, 2021

“Being willing to ask for things means you will get more.”

Beth went to school to be a therapist but decided to go the unconventional path and create her own job title. She is passionate about fanning the flame within artists to “safeguard” their creative practice, grow their businesses...and make their art (no matter what)

Connect with Beth: https://www.bethpickens.com/

TOPICS:

How do we know when we are ready to go “all in'' with our art?
Safeguarding your creative practice (finding the time, etc)
Going for the ask and building your creative business

WHO IS BETH?

Beth Pickens is a Los Angeles-based consultant for artists and arts organizations. She is the author of Make Your Art No Matter What (Chronicle Books, 2021.) Her previous book is Your Art Will Save Your Life (Feminist Press, 2018). Her pamphlets—Making Art During Fascism and On Artists and Hopelessness—were designed and distributed by the Feminist Center for Creative Work in Los Angeles. Her popular podcast, Mind Your Practice, is widely available as is her subscription-based Homework Club.

Pickens earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. Since 2010, she’s provided career consultation, grant writing, fundraising, and financial, project, and strategic planning services for artists and arts organizations throughout the U.S. She team-teaches an entrepreneurship course at the California Institute of the Arts School of Theater and teaches workshops at universities, companies, and art spaces throughout the U.S.

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James Victore | Feck Perfuction Jun 07, 2021

"Creativity is dangerous, baby."

James is a creative with an opinion...a strong one. He wants you too, to share your opinion and “trust” your weirdness. He says that not only makes great art, but it serves your clients, your audience, and heck...the world too. Today we are going to rethink work and play...and Feck Perfuction.

Connect with James: https://www.jamesvictore.com/

TOPICS:

Trusting your weirdness (that's what the market wants)
How to UNBLOCK yourself from expressing your opinions
Is there ever a time where perfection has a place in our work?

WHO IS JAMES?

Highly regarded for his provocative style, James Victore is a graphic designer, art educator, and dynamic high in-demand speaker on creativity. He lectures and teaches regularly around the globe, inspiring people to illuminate their individual gifts in order to achieve personal greatness.

Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it’s place in the world. As well as founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Victore’s posters have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and are in the permanent collections of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Design Museum in Zurich, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam

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Cultivating an Environment to be Creative (Vlad Roskin) Jun 02, 2021

"We need people who have the courage to be unconventional."

Our guest this week, Vlad Roskin, Spent ten years as an architect but felt unfulfilled. He decided to dig in deep, figure out how he wanted to serve the world, and landed on photography. Today we talk about taking time to understand who you really are, what lessons has he pulled from architecture that he uses in photography, and how we need to cultivate the right environments in order to be creative. Connect with Vlad: https://www.vladicroskin.com/ on IG @vladsgallery/

TOPICS:

How our environments influence us and the importance of ritual
Cultivating curiosity in your environment
Being present to really capture something

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Misty Tripoli | Align with the CORE of Who You Are May 24, 2021

"You should be different. You are a unique individual."

Is there something more in you that you feel like has not been tapped into or fully owned yet? Is there a side of yourself that you want to explore but you are afraid to really own that part of yourself?

Misty Tripoli is the founder of The World GROOVE, a movement that has inspired millions of people to dance their hearts out and reclaim their authenticity through physical movement and self-reflection. She joins us today to help us TAP BACK IN and own who we truly are and what we were called to do.

Connect with Misty: https://theworldgroovemovement.com/

TOPICS:

How to find (and own) the core of who you are
Developing a practice to return to your authentic self
Commanding prayers & fear restricted movement (why are we terrified to move our bodies?)

WHO IS MISTY?

Misty is a founder of The World GROOVE (https://theworldgroovemovement.com/), a movement that has inspired millions of people to dance their hearts out and reclaim their authenticity through physical movement and self-reflection.

She is best known for her ability to enlighten others with her keep-it-real, tell-it-like-it-is, no-holds-barred approach to life and of course her powerful gift of getting people to dance their hearts out and reclaim their authenticity through movement and self-reflection.

Misty has been a movement and dance addict her whole life. In the early 2000s, at the top of her game and under contract with NIKE as a Global Elite Athlete, Director of a top health club in California, and in-demand working with companies like Reebok, Sketchers, YogaWorks, and Equinox she was also severely bulimic, overworked and exhausted. She cracked.

When the illusion came crashing down she woke up to something extremely powerful and liberating: the Groove Truths. From here she launched her global company The World Groove Movement and shares her story and passion for movement, inspiring millions to come together and get their Groove on! She continues to travel the world igniting communities and encouraging hearts to come together to be authentic, creative, and have as much fun as humanly possible.

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Your Human Design | Erin Claire Jones May 19, 2021

“You will likely find the most alignment, flow, and success in your life the moment you accept your uniqueness.”

We are REVISITING Human Design today with the amazing Erin Claire Jones who is going to share with us what our “energetic blueprint” can tell us about the way we move in this world, our creativity and flow, and even how we can best work and eat!

Out of all the self-discovery assessments, there is SOMETHING about Human Design that is gaining massive popularity. Why? After listening to this conversation you will understand how this information can dig into the unique parts of yourself and help you feel more free and alive. As Erin so beautifully says, “You will likely find the most alignment, flow, and success in your life the moment you accept your uniqueness.”

Here's the link to get your Blueprint, a personalized guide to your unique design: erinclairejones.com/blueprint The code UNCONVENTIONAL will get 10% off their Blueprint or a spot in her next Flow workshop :) Look up your design: erinclairejones.com/lookup Link to book an individual session: erinclairejones.com/individual Erin's website: erinclairejones.com Follow Erin on IG: instagram.com/erinclairejones

TOPICS:

Understanding our “energetic blueprint”
Operating and OWNING your uniqueness
Shadow and wisdom sides of our “types”
What human design can teach us about our eating habits and fitness

WHO IS ERIN CLAIRE JONES?

I am a leadership coach, specializing in Human Design.

I use Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential. My work as a guide, coach, and speaker has attracted a growing community of over 60,000 people who turn to my teachings for practical tools, digestible tips, and deeper s

Understanding (and Valuing) Your Unique Contribution | Jeremy Slagle May 17, 2021

“There is no higher calling than the thing we were designed to do”

What does it take to go FULL time in what you love? Our guest this week Jeremy Slagle believes it starts with managing your expectations and being clear on who you are. Jeremy is an award-winning graphic designer who went all-in with his creative business and shares with us today what he has learned in over 25-years of pursuing the creative path. Connect with Jeremy: https://www.slagledesign.com/

TOPICS:

Successful marriage when running a business
Balancing ambition and creative nudges
What should an artist or creative consider before going to college?
Understanding that your art DOES matter and seeing the impact in it
Our higher calling through our art and being a co-creator with God

WHO IS JEREMY?

Jeremy is an award-winning Graphic Designer with over twenty-five years of experience, an all-around creative wonder kid, and Kickstarter aficionado, Jeremy is the Principal of Slagle Design and has been the main speaker at dozens of creative educational workshops.

Jeremy's success as a design entrepreneur has led to him turning his knowledge into tangible guidance and advice on how to turn a side-hustle into a dream job. Jeremy has made numerous speaking appearances designed to help both those looking for designers and those wanting to be designers to understand the importance of synergy, branding, identity, and planning.

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Taking a Chance & Doing What You Love Full-Time (Dominick Racano) May 12, 2021

“I am not going to wait around for opportunities, I am going to create my own opportunities. ”

Growing up he never thought he could make a career being creative but a few years ago he decided to leave the corporate world and take the leap. Today our guest Dominick Racano shares with us what it takes to go the creative path and go all-in on what you love.

Connect with Dominick:

https://www.instagram.com/DominickRacano/

https://www.atlcomedyawards.com/

TOPICS:

Going after what you love and ENJOYING it
What do you do with all your ideas when you want to pursue them all
Welcoming adversity and dealing with rejection as a creative

WHO IS DOMINICK?

Born in the Bronx, Dominick Racano, is the youngest of five. Growing up in a large, and oftentimes, loud Italian family led Racano to channel his energy and humor into entertaining friends and keeping out of trouble in his neighborhood. Like others before him, Racano got bogged down in the rat race of corporate America, but he continued to use humor as his outlet for stress; performing stand-up around town. Really enjoying the creative writing side and the platform to perform, Racano then decided to start acting in film, television, and improvisation. This led to his decision to walk away from a secure career to pursue what he truly loves, entertaining people. Today Racano has more than 60+ film and television credits to his name and is a co-founder of Shift Drinks Comedy, and Festival Director of All The Laughs Comedy Awards.

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Being SECURE in Who You Are & Letting GO of Safety Nets (Cam F. Awesome) May 10, 2021

“It takes guts to break out and change who you are.”

As a young man, he described himself as overweight and said that he only picked up boxing to get a date to the prom. He didn’t get the date, but his life completely changed. Today we have the former Captain of the USA National boxing team Cam F. Awesome to talk to us about the mindset you have to be all that you dream of being and why he is now steering his energy towards teaching youth cultural competence.

Connect with Cam: www.camfawesome.com

TOPICS:

Reinventing yourself and building confidence
Finding freedom within and letting go of safety nets
Teaching students how to be culturally competent and the message of “intent vs. impact”
Reframing disappointment and failure and why people “relate to losers”

WHO IS CAM F AWESOME?

Cam F Awesome is a well-known professional speaker and personality. He is an Emmy Nominated, 6 time USA National Champion, 4 time Golden Gloves National Champion, 3 Time Olympic Trials Champion Heavyweight boxer, and former Captain of the USA National boxing team. Cam F Awesome is also a proud member of the National Speakers Association.

Cam now focuses his efforts on teaching teens about diversity and cultural competence to better prepare them for the diverse world they will meet post-graduation.

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Radical Inclusion: Creative Teachers who Fight for Their Students (Jack Catalano) May 07, 2021

“Empathy always”

Jack Catalano is a high school accessibility specialist. He has been in the field for over ten years and said he was super inspired by the events of 2020 and the disability community on TikTok. What he has created since is nothing but Unconventional...

TOPICS:

What internal work needs to be done for “radical inclusion”?
Overcoming your fear of putting yourself “out there” and creating content around things you are passionate about.
Educating online and approaching big topics creatively

WHO IS JACK?

I am a public school teacher for students with disabilities. I teach a self-contained classroom for autistic students. I have a masters degree in educational leadership and I am an advocate for radical inclusion, acceptance, and greater opportunities for people with disabilities. I believe that when everyone is given room to be themselves, accepted for who they are, and given the proper accommodations to help them live and work like every other able-bodied human being, that there isn't anything anyone can't do. Connect with Jack: https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.jackcat1

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Creative and MEANINGFUL Email Marketing (Kate Doster) May 04, 2021

“Do the Brave thing.”

Whether you are wanting to grow your business or promote the work you have probably been told that you need an email list. But that doesn’t sound fun, does it? It’s a GREAT tool for marketing but the stigma around email marketing is real. How can we make it creative and meaningful?

TOPICS:

What if you don't have an offering or monetize your audience- how can we use email lists?
Coming up with content ideas and creative ways to serve consistently
Can we make emails interactive and include media? Or will that hurt open rates?
How to make email marketing feel less icky and something you are actually excited about
Nurturing an email list you haven’t been consistent with

WHO IS KATE?

Kate Doster is the host of the Inbox Besties Podcast, creator of the Love Your List 2.0 email marketing mega course, and is dangerously obsessed with helping ethical entrepreneurs carve out their slice of the interwebs. She helps her students woo open the hearts (and wallets) of their small but mighty audiences thanks to fun email marketing and easy yes mini-offers.

She believes you don’t need to bleed the alphabet or be a dirty rotten spam face to write emails that jolt subscribers into taking action, gobbling up your paid offers like candy… or kale if that’s their thing.

Connect with Kate: https://www.katedoster.com

Listen to her show: https://www.katedoster.com/inbox-besties/

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Creative Ways to Deal with STRUGGLE (Grace Marshall) Apr 27, 2021

Is struggle always a sign that something went wrong?...or could it be a sign of something else?

As creatives, business owners, those going the unconventional path, there are going to be struggling. I mean come on- we are pushing the envelope in our industries- it’s inevitable. Sometimes we make “the struggle” about us or our work instead of understanding its role.

Connect with Grace: https://gracemarshall.com/

TOPICS:

What do we do in the moment of struggle? When we notice fear trying to come in?
How to best respond to someone who is struggling
Not rushing through the struggle & confidently struggling in front of others

WHO IS GRACE MARSHALL? Author of the award-winning How to be Really Productive, Grace Marshall is known for her ‘refreshingly human’ approach to productivity. Featured in The Guardian, Forbes, and Huffpost, her work as a Productivity Ninja with global productivity training company Think Productive has helped thousands of people to replace stress, overwhelm, and frustration with success, sanity, and satisfaction. Her new book Struggle: the surprising truth, beauty, and opportunity hidden in life’s sh*ttier moments is out in April.

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Break Free From INTIMIDATION & Think BIGGER (Steve Sims) Apr 20, 2021

He got kicked out of school at 15, left his dad’s bricklaying business, became a bouncer, and then built the world's Largest Concierge Company. Say what?

Yup. Steve Sims joins us today to share how he got in the right rooms, led with a spirit of service, and ended up working with people like Sir Elton John and Elon Musk to organize wild adventures and become according to Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine, “The Real-Life Wizard of Oz".

Connect with Steve: https://www.stevedsims.com/

TOPICS:

Breaking free of intimidation of getting out of “our pond into another pond” with people who think bigger.
Using nerves and fear in your favor & being the SOLUTION to someone’s problem
Asking “What can I bring to this party?” and a new philosophy to networking

WHO IS STEVE? Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now

Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is the best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups, and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice!

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Comedy about Trauma (Sebastian Scales) Apr 14, 2021

Can you laugh about trauma? How do you create content and art around taboo topics? Today’s guest Sebastian Scales was molested by his friend’s dad as a kid and now does stand-up comedy about it. He has a podcast called ‘What happened to you?’ where he and others talk and laugh about their trauma in an effort to remove the stigma around these types of conversations. He also runs a nonprofit called the ‘What happened to you Foundation’ dedicated to providing trauma victims with the resources they need.

Connect with Sebastian: https://www.whtyfoundation.org/

TOPICS:

How standup helped him heal from his experiences
Removing the pressure in how we talk about trauma
Having difficult conversations with your kids/helping them feel comfortable to talk to you
How to create content around heavier topics & moving past the fear of offending people

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How to LEAD with Love (Ryan Hartley) Apr 06, 2021

We all want to make a difference through our work, right? Regardless of what your creative pursuits are or what you feel called to do, if we want to really make an impact we will lead with Love. And it all starts with leading ourselves. Today we have my good friend and creator of Always Better than Yesterday, Ryan Hartley, on to talk about why we should not only work on our “mindset” but also lean into and embrace our “heart-set”. Connect with Ryan: www.ryanhartley.co.uk

TOPICS:

Trusting your own instincts and not comparing yourself to others
How to refill when you are always giving of yourself
An encounter Ryan had with God that changed his life
Heart-Set VS. Mindset
Attracting opportunities vs the grind

WHO IS RYAN?

Ryan Hartley is a Heart and Mind coach from Wiltshire, England. He helps people lead with love and serve with purpose and believes the impact of the leaders he helps develop will create a world that is Always Better than Yesterday, one person, one team, and one community at a time.

Ryan has developed his Always Better than Yesterday community to reach all corners of the world, with his podcast being listened to in 103 countries. Free life languages mini profile that will help your audience build their self-awareness. http://www.lifelanguages.com/profile/starter?affiliate=257101_abtyfree

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HUMAN DESIGN (Victoria Jane) Mar 30, 2021

How are you meant to show up in this world? What is the story you are telling yourself about who you are? Our guest this week, Victoria Jane, looked at my birth time and location and literally read my book. How? Well, she says she read my Human Design. Connect with Victoria: https://www.victoriajane.co/

TOPICS:

What exactly is Human Design?
The five types and how that can inform how we understand ourselves
How Human Design can help us learn to trust ourselves
Human design strategy, authority, and centers
Why is this important to understand and does it help us discover our bigger purpose?
Does our design ever shift or change as we grow and develop?

WHO IS VICTORIA?

Victoria is a human design coach whose mission is to guide growth-oriented humans to live with less hustle and more flow. After a decade in Silicon Valley achieving everything she thought she was supposed to, Victoria was earthquaked into the harsh reality: she was burnt out and in danger of doing irreparable damage to her health. As she searched for how to heal not just her body, but her spirit, she discovered her design. Today, she is passionate about sharing Human Design with others so they can boldly live their truth.

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https://www.happypeople.me/

ON BOLDNESS: Lessons from Spoken Word (Kim B. Miller) Mar 23, 2021

Want to be bolder? I think some of the boldest people I've seen are spoken word poets- today we learn from one about the power of vulnerability and how we can use our voices more powerfully.

TOPICS:

Finding and using your authentic voice (boldly)
Allowing yourself to be more vulnerable in your work
Finding your own creative process and shutting out the noise

WHO IS KIM?

Kim B Miller’s poetry is inspirational, her words are bold and she is unapologetically blunt. Kim is the Poet Laureate for Prince William County. She is the first African American Poet Laureate for PWC, VA.

Her poems have been published in African Voices magazine, a Portuguese book, a DC newspaper, an interfaith anthology, and several magazines and books. Her latest powerful poetry book is called: My Poetry is The Beauty You Overlook.

Kim performed at The National Black Theater, The Atlas Performing Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College, and many other venues. Kim’s a motivational speaker that cultivates growth. She uses her words to connect people to their strength. She makes empowerment touchable so you can obtain it. Connect with Kim: www.kimbmiller.com.

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How to be SUCCESSFULLY Self-Employed | Jeffrey Shaw Mar 16, 2021

Today’s guest believes that creatives should NOT be put in a box and told to “niche down”, Say WHAT? We are joined by the incredible Jeffery Shaw who spent years as an extremely successful photographer and now helps others who are self-employed become widely successful by operating a “business with soul”.

Today we discuss why we should use a “filter of discernment” when going the unconventional path, why we should find our ‘area of expertise', and how to find belonging wherever we go by clarifying our unique value system. Make sure you connect with Jeffery at https://jeffreyshaw.com and order his book: www.theselfemployedlife.me

GIFT: www.selfemployedbundle.com

WHO IS JEFFERY?

How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success.

Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customers Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.

TOPICS:

Why he is OPPOSED to creatives being told to “niche down”
Calming the inner critic and trusting that still small voice in the midst of FOMO
What should you do if your audience crosses various key demographics?

RESOURCES:

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Feeling Trapped in a Job to Full Time Creative Career | Rory Gardiner Mar 09, 2021

“Do you feel trapped in what you are doing? Or does it fuel you in some way?”

Today we are joined by musician and comedian Rory Gardiner who went from being a software consultant to pursuing a career in the arts. He now advocates for being a “Balanced Artist” and today we dig into why creating intentional tension in your life will help your creative pursuits. Connect with Rory www.rorygardiner.com

TOPICS:

Abandoning complacency with balance
When should we abandon ship? And go all-in with our dream?
Intentionally creating adversity in our lives for creative inspiration
Not giving up on your dream even through failure

WHO IS RORY?

Rory Gardiner is an award-winning songwriter, comedian, TEDx speaker and content creator.

As a former Software consultant working on multi-million dollar government projects, he chose to abandon “complacency”, to create a name in the entertainment industry. A CCMA-nominated country artist, his songs have been placed in commercials starring Kevin Nealon, Arnold Palmer, Chris Bosh, and he’s shared the stage with recording artists like Keith Urban. He has worked with brands including Under Amour, and on TV shows like The Handmaids Tale.

As a comedian, he’s been featured on Funny or Die, Americas Funniest Videos, and SiriusXM. His humorous viral videos led him to speak on the TEDx stage about resilience. Using humor to overcome adversity. Now as host of the Balanced Artist Podcast, he helps creative individuals level up from amateur to pro, creating art around their lifestyle, not the other way around. Changing their perceptions of failure and reframing their creative careers as “Balanced Artists”

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Honor Your SPARK & Find VALUE in Your Gift w/Antonio Baldwin (Tony Talks) Mar 01, 2021

There is a still small voice within all of us. Are we listening to it? Is there a spark inside of you to create something or pursue a certain path? Today we are joined by the creator of Tony Talks, Antonio Baldwin to talk about the unconventional path and finding the VALUE in your gifts.

Originally he wanted to be a pastor and then a therapist, but Antonio found another spark within him that he decided to trust and lean into. As a viral video creator, Tony uses his comedy writing skills and acting to bring joy to hundreds of thousands of people and “be a light”.

Today, we dig into staying dedicated to your craft in difficult times, the inner work of pursuing the creative path, and cultivating the right energy to “tap in” and find the purpose in your work. Connect with Tony: Www.IamTonyTalks.com

TOPICS:

Manifestation and trusting that still small voice
Being patient with the process and getting out of a funk
Dealing with the ups and downs of the creative path

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How Emotional Baggage Can Sabotage Your Goals | Yoga & Meditation Teacher: Adri Kyser Feb 22, 2021

Are there things from your past, emotional trauma, or other unresolved issues that might be sabotaging your goals? Our guest this week, Yoga and Meditation teacher Adri Kyser believes that there could be. Today she shares her own journey of “healing from the inside out” and why she believes movement through yoga, is the best medicine.

We dig into beginner tips for meditation and how to overcome the resistance that we might face in doing the inner work. Connect with Adri & access The Sacred Movement Online Studio: https://innerbeautyyoga.com/online-studio

WHO IS ADRI?

Adri Kyser is an international holistic wellness expert who has spent the past 16 years helping highly-driven men and women get out their own way, utilize their unique skills, and build unstoppable confidence to succeed in life and business. Using her Enlightened Alchemy™ Method, she has helped over 4500 women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased productivity and better health. Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications (including NLP, Yoga, and Ayurveda) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she’s not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she’s being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime’s “The Focus”, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine. She’s the co-author of the best-selling book “Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship''.

TOPICS:

How blocked emotions can manifest in our lives
How do we know something is "off” and there may be deeper-rooted issues?
Inspired action, creative flow, and hearing your instincts clearer

RESOURCES:

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ONLINE MEDIA, MENTAL HEALTH, & CREATING MORE (Dr. Kojo Sarfo) Feb 15, 2021

I originally ran across Dr. Kojo on TikTok. He is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has built a huge following online talking about mental health. Although Dr. Kojo has spent years working in very intense mental-health situations, he is leading the way showing how to use viral videos and creative content to advocate for mental health and empower his audience through education.

Today we dig into how to use online media to spread messages you care about, why he is on a mission to bring mental health into the entertainment space, and how we can let go of self-judgment as creators and as he puts it, simply do.

Connect with Dr. Kojo: https://www.kojosarfo.com/

WHO IS DR. KOJO?

Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and writer. He graduated from The University of West Alabama with his Associate’s Degree in Nursing and then obtained his Bachelor’s in Nursing from Western Governors University. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University with a specialty in Psychiatry. He has three years of teaching experience as an adjunct faculty professor with the College of Nursing at his alma mater, Augusta University.

TOPICS:

Letting go of self-judgment when you are struggling with mental health
Making online content for “heavier” topics
Setting boundaries in your personal and professional life

RESOURCES:

KAJABI: www.HeatherParady.com/Kajabi

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?

Being a Better Podcast Guest & Host (Jeremy Ryan Slate) Feb 08, 2021

If you are interested in being more visible online you have probably heard that being a podcast guest is the way to go. Whether you are sharing about your service, art, or products, getting in front of new audiences is crucial if you want to grow your online brand.

But how do you get these opportunities? More importantly, how do you make the most out of the opportunities when they arise? Today we have podcaster and founder of Command Your Brand, Jeremy Slate on to share with us how we can be better podcast guests, and even better podcast hosts by rethinking the podcasting landscape. Connect with Jeremy: https://commandyourbrand.com/

WHO IS JEREMY? Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity, and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and #78 in the iTunes Top 100. He was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as being named a Top Influencer by Forbes.

After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, founded Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts.

TOPICS:

Why we need to rethink podcasting guesting as “marketing’
Coming back from a bad interview
Differentiating your voice in the podcasting space

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Releasing SHAME around MONEY and Looking at Your Business Finances (Melissa Houston) Feb 03, 2021

Money is the most loaded topic, right? There is a lot of baggage that we sometimes bring into our relationship with money, but if we want to excel in our creative businesses well, ya know what we gotta do. It is time for us to look at those finances y’all!

Melissa Houston is a previous social worker, turned accountant who now works with business owners to get to the ROOT around their money mindset issues and finally see the financial success they want to see. Today we dig into all things money, budgeting, and getting to the core of our limiting beliefs.

Connect with Melissa:

WEBSITE: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com/

PODCAST: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com/think-like-a-cfo-podcast

The 4-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/4-step-biz-finance-roadmap

WHO IS MELISSA?

Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Business Finance Coach with over 20 years of business experience. Melissa is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and teaches them how to manage their business and personal finances with her signature framework programs. Melissa is the host of the Think Like a CFO podcast and is a regular contributor at Forbes.com.

TOPICS:

Why do we shy away from looking at our finances? What is at the ROOT of that?
Money mindset issues and self-sabotage
What do we spend too much money on? How do we budget with a fluctuation in our income?

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From Wall Street at 19 To BRANDING & Media (Danielle Sabrina) Feb 01, 2021

As a teen mom of two little girls, our guest this week, Danielle Sabrina, became one of the youngest traders on Wall Street. Since then she has grown an award-winning PR firm, and is a “sought after brand and media strategist”. What got her there? A healthy mix of ambition AND spirituality. Today we dig into how to align yourself with your calling and the courage it takes to walk the unconventional path. Connect with Danielle: https://tribebuildermedia.com/

Conscious Language: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Language-Discovery-Upgrade-Operating/dp/0978929128

WHO IS DANIELLE?

Danielle Sabrina is a celebrity publicist and the founder of Tribe Builder Media, an award-winning boutique PR firm. Before founding her agency she started her career on Wall Street at just 19 years old becoming one of the youngest traders in the industry. Known for her media and brand strategy, her results-oriented reputation through the years has gained the trust of many high-profile CEOs, professional athletes, and celebrities making her one of the most sought-after brand and media strategists. Additionally, she was named Female Entrepreneur of the Year, CIO's Top 20 Female Entrepreneur to follow, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s expert contributor.

TOPICS:

How her spiritual journey guided her to a different industry
Identifying “what’s next” for you
Ambitious and Spiritual- Can we be both?

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The Blind Bio-Hacker (Victor Mifsud) Jan 25, 2021

Can we HACK into the body’s innate ability to heal itself? Today’s guest Victor Mifsud, also known as the “Blind Bio-Hacker” believes that we can. He is a citizen scientist and documentary filmmaker who is on a mission to not only heal his vision but help others discover an inner journey and path to optimal health. Connect with Victor: https://www.myneuroplasticadventure.com/

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WHO IS VICTOR?

Victor Mifsud is an optimal health/holistic vision coach, citizen scientist, motivational speaker, and documentary filmmaker. He has mentored cutting-edge doctors and scientists who are using modern science and ancient wisdom in equal measure to achieve optimal health and spiritual fulfillment. He also happens to be blind.

TOPICS:

What is biohacking? Neuroplasticity?
Understanding the inner work’s role in science
Patience and trusting the process with gradual change

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CREATING Better Products that Sell (Jeremy Parker) Jan 21, 2021

Are you considering launching a product or service but hesitating to go all in? How do you REALLY build something profitable? Our guest this week, Jeremy Parker, co-founder of Swag.com, advises us today to “launch quicker” and “listen better”.

Jeremy started off in filmmaking and was deeply interested in branding and marketing. He ended up winning a film festival but had a gut check where he had to be honest about two questions..

Am I good enough?

Do I really love this?

He went on to start his first few companies one of which cleared 10 million last year (during a pandemic) and today he shares with us how he and his partner were able to identify what would work in their business THROUGH action and listening. Make sure you connect with Jeremy: https://swag.com/

WHO IS JEREMY?

Jeremy Parker is co-founder/CEO of Swag.com, top eCommerce platform for purchasing promo materials people actually want to keep. Swag warehouse products until customers would like to have them delivered to remote clients and employees, en masse or individually. It's fun shopping that takes no time at all with the benefits of bulk discounts and the convenience of zero storage needs. Swag.com did $365k in business year one, and have more than doubled each year. In 2020, Swag had its biggest month while the rest of the industry was down by 50% and more. They're #218 on Inc.com's top 500 and have grown 2000% over three years.

TOPICS:

Leverage failure and gathering feedback
Launching quicker and removing ego
Reframing rejection and going for big wins

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Ozark’s Kevin L. Johnson on The Creative Path Jan 18, 2021

What has been the thing that was “always there” for you? Singing? Dancing? Taking pictures on your grandpa’s old camera? Have you ever considered taking a more creative or unconventional path but didn’t know if it was something you could TRULY do with your life?

Today we connected with actor Kevin L. Johnson, most known for his role as “Sam” on the Netflix hit Ozark, about his creative journey and what it really takes to make a life doing what you love. We hear about his decision to leave the beaten path to pursue the unknown, how to deal with rejection as a creative, and how he has been able to stay the course through the ups and downs of acting. Make sure you connect with Kevin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekevinljohnson/

WHO IS KEVIN?

Kevin L. Johnson is an actor currently recurring on the Netflix hit Ozark. Johnson began his acting career at Clemson through a winding road of computer science and as an English major which led to what grew to be his passion, Performing Arts.

Kevin graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Advertising. He has since gone on to book roles in the feature films American Made with Tom Cruise, the independent heist film American Animals, and upcoming thrillers Jacob’s Ladder and Don’t Look There. On the TV front in addition to his recurring role on Ozark Kevin can be seen in The Resident and classics like One Tree Hill and the reruns of Finding Carter and Reckless.

TOPICS:

Staying course through rejection and disappointment
Discovering what you love and signs you are on the right path
Embodiment of a character and taking advantage of every opportunity you are given
Presence and finding the truth in the moment

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Pursuing Multiple Ventures as a Creative (Robert Williams) Jan 13, 2021

Do you have multiple creative interests and do not know which one to pursue? Are you curious about using your talents in a variety of different ways but worry that you “have to pick one lane”? Our guest this week Robert Williams has spent his entire life creating and hasn’t limited himself on how.

He said that his love for creativity started when he was a little boy writing songs walking down the road with his brother. Robert says, “One thing led to another” and through a bunch of pivots in his creative journey, he says he is “now having the time of his life” creating skits on TikTok. Today we talk about what it looks like to be true to YOU and free in your creativity. Connect with Robert: https://www.instagram.com/robertwilliamsfilms/

WHO IS ROBERT?

Robert Williams was born and raised in Hamilton, NJ and is soon to be retired from the US Army. He is a Content Creator and Filmmaker. Works in Product, Promotional, and Wedding Videography in the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) area. Pre-COVID 19 90% of work was behind the camera, during COVID 19...90% in front of the camera. Began as a Graphic Designer in 2006, transitioned to portrait photography in 2010 and videography in 2015. Still fulfilling a childhood passion of creating through a wild imagination that you should always follow your heart.

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TOPICS:

Being driven and focused while still allowing for “flow”
Getting over rejection and what people think
Checking yourself on whether you are being authentic and true to you

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Woke Tiktoks & Advocacy Through Comedy (Karan Menon) Jan 11, 2021

His TikTok comedy skits have been cited by a US federal judge, featured on CNN, and hundreds of thousands of people are having meaningful conversations around politics, policy, and cultural change because of them.

Why?

Karan Menon says he is making “woke” TikToks and comedy is the vehicle he is using to educate his audience about big issues and advocate for the change he wants to see in this world.

Unconventional? Yup.

Connect with Karan: https://karanmenon.com/

WHO IS KARAN?

Karan Menon is a 20-year old stand-up comedian and writer based in LA. He is best known for his "woke TikToks", using humor to break down current social issues like police brutality and voter suppression for a Gen Z audience. He has amassed over 100k followers and 2.7 million likes on TikTok, and his work has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, the National Lampoon, and Al Jazeera. He recently partnered with the National Police Accountability Project to use his comedic voice to shed light on overlooked legal doctrines in the American justice system. Karan is also the first TikTok creator to be cited by a federal judge.

TOPICS:

What is a “Woke” TikTok?
How to educate people in an entertaining way.
Tips for making complex topics simple
The socially relevant side to comedy
Balancing reverence around serious topics and being comedic about it
How to make your videos funnier

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Christian Comedian on TikTok (CJ Owensby | Sir Obedience) Dec 24, 2020

This college student is a “Christian Comedian” on TikTok. Say what? Can we laugh about this?

CJ Owensby says that “The church can be one of the funniest places—if you are paying attention”. Today we are digging into how to make your online videos funnier, letting go of self-judgment when creating content, and leaning into your unconventional calling.

TOPICS:

How to make your videos funnier
Making content without fear of what others think
Making aligned content (you don't HAVE to follow trends)

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Male Stripper Turned Abstinence Advocate (Rob Kowalski) Dec 21, 2020

His mom became pregnant with him when she was 14 and he said that he “taught himself to be a man”. After puberty his goal was to be a male stripper. And he became one.

However he said after he had an encounter with God at the beach he started seeing the “repercussions” of his lifestyle. Today we dig into what he believes the consequences are, the loneliness and struggle of going against the grain, and why he now teaches abstinence. Connect with Rob: https://robbkowalski.com/ or https://www.cityfam.com/

WHO IS ROB?

Rob is considered the #1 authority on sex, waiting for the right person, and overcoming loneliness in life during the wait. He is a best-selling author, coach and speaker. His video entitled 10 Reasons Not To Have Sex Before Marriage made me a viral sensation on YouTube and became the #1 video in the world on the subject with 1.7 million views and climbing. He is the founder of CityFam, a global movement of “friends with better benefits” on a mission to end loneliness.

TOPICS:

What does hearing God’s voice mean?
How to make religion less boring
Should we wait till marriage to have sex?
Harnessing sexual energy to be productive

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Construct Your INNER WORLD & Finding Peace (Bijan Pousti) Dec 16, 2020

There are few things in the world that we can control. As unconventional leaders, we want to make a difference in this world but without having a strong inner world- we can become easily discouraged.

Is self-development enough? Are there more ways to “construct our inner world” and become more comfortable (and even thrive) in uncertainty and change?

Today we are talking with meditation teacher and content creator Bijan Pousti who said as a young man he learned quickly that personal development was great-but not enough- and it was time to go deeper into spirituality in order to reach his full potential.

In this conversation, dive into self-actualization, finding peace with being in the moment (even when you are driven!), and how we can practice spirituality without being overwhelmed.

Connect with Bijan: bijanpousti.com

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TOPICS:

Being accountable to ourselves and “construct our inner world”
Is self-development enough? What about spirituality?
Focusing on Self-Actualization at a young age
Going “deeper” than what we usually think of as “successful”
Facing your inner world and HEALING (even when you want to avoid it)
Letting go of expectations while having big goals

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MENTAL HEALTH for Content Creators (Dr. Nahla) Dec 14, 2020

As content creators, we are constantly creating, giving, and showing up. If we are not intentional, we can become burnout and struggle with our mental health.

Others may assume you “have it all together” and you might struggle with guilt or shame admitting to them (and yourself) that you are having a hard time.

Today we are connecting with Dr. Nahla, a “budding psychiatrist” and content creator who has dedicated her life to debunking the stigma and misconceptions around mental health.

Today we talk about mental health issues surrounding content creators and unconventional leaders and how we can make progress in our goals without damaging our mental health. Connect with Dr. Nahla: https://www.instagram.com/imdoctornahla

TOPICS:

Moving the needle with our goals without neglecting our mental health
Being consistent without burning out
Letting go of self-judgment and GUILT of not “doing more”
Admitting you need help (even as a driven person)
The spiritual side to ambition and your calling
Separating our identities from accomplishments

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From Rock & Roll to Dropshipping on Shopify (Arturo Knight) Dec 07, 2020

He has been a musician his entire life. He started performing on stage at seven years old and has toured all over the US since. Our guest this week, Arturo Knight, says he has “been through the dirt and the riches”

One thing is certain though, the creative life is as he puts it “not all that it looks like”. It is REALLY difficult making a full-time income as a musician, artist, writer, whatever...

You want to spend your life pursuing your craft- but you don't want to be a “starving artist”. So what do you do?

Today we dig into Art’s passion for helping creatives make money online from their laptop so they can do what they were created to do. Connect with him at https://arturoknight.com/

Meet ARTURO:

Arturo Knight, Founder of Knight Creative, is an innovative and influential Entrepreneur, Influencer, Mentor, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, Digital Marketer and Touring Musician. KNIGHT has worked with high-profile clientele including Billboard Magazine, Grammy Award Winner Roger Velasquez, Dj Ashba of Guns n’ Roses, Fashion Week, Joint Base San Antonio Military and more. He has appeared in films such as “Our Brand is Crisis” with Sandra Bullock, Netflix’ “The Dirt: A Motley Crue Story”, ABC’s American Crime and “Everybody Wants Some” the Dazed and Confused Sequel.

Arturo’s E-Commerce journey began in 2012 when he began Dropshipping on Shopify. He immediately saw the value in the hobby and turned it into a multi 6- figure career. Knight’s Success grew quickly as he Mastered his Craft and Launched Multiple Successful Brands on Shopify, eBay, and Amazon, while also getting many of his brands into retail stores across The World. As an Influencer and Mentor, He now shares his experience and insights with entrepreneurs across the world.

TOPICS:

Using disappointment for motivation to drive harder
Do we have time to focus on our art AND build a successful business?
What keeps most people back from starting an online business?
Can you share too much education online where people don't want to pay for you?

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Overcoming REJECTION Culture & Living BIGGER (Dino Serrao) Dec 03, 2020

He walks up to people on the street and takes their picture. Over a million viewers watch him as he reveals the hidden beauty in everyday people who are at first weary to have their photo taken and then amazed by what Dino Serrao captures in his camera.

Why is he doing this? He says that his message goes “deeper than beauty” and his hope is to dismantle our “culture of rejection” by showing everyday people their hidden potential. Today we are digging into how we can reframe our insecurity and doubt, dream bigger, lean into our calling, and truly see the real BEAUTY that lies within. Connect with Dino at https://www.instagram.com/dino.serrao/

TOPICS:

Overcoming the“Culture of Rejection”
Overcoming hard things through inspiration
Finding the POWER to dream bigger and follow your calling
Overcoming the excuse of “the best time”
Overcoming REJECTION and worrying what people think

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Never Give Up (Marius Woodward) Nov 30, 2020

Our guest this week, Marius Woodward, grew up on an 18-acre farm in a small village in Romania. He said his family worked hard and they were happy. However, one night everything changed when his dad came home drunk and decided to burn Marius and his mother alive.

Marius lost his parents that night and was burned on over 75% of his body. After spending months in the hospital, he learned about his parent's death, met two young girls who would change his life, and began his unconventional leadership journey. Since then he has had a documentary made about his life, and now shares his story daily with his over one million followers, in order to give hope and spread the message of “never giving up.” Connect with him at https://teammarius.org/

Meet Marius.

Marius is a Romanian-American with a story unlike any other and he is here to change one frown upside down at a time.

TOPICS:

Forgiveness and finding hope after tragedy
Using your voice and sharing your story
Building the confidence to do what you love

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Blending Interests and Building BRAND on TikTok & Twitch (Jose Garcia| Raiden Photos) Nov 25, 2020

He said as a kid he was “socially awkward” and bullied. He found community in an unconventional way and is now using his personality to build a brand online and create a community for others who may feel outside the box as well.

Today we are talking with Jose Garcia who has built a massive audience on TikTok using memes and a well-developed comedic timing. He shares with us about the art of blending multiple interests and leaning into all the unconventional parts of your personality. Connect with him: Tiktok.com/@raidenphotos

WHO IS JOSE?

Originally a photographer who just wanted to build a social media presence, Jose joined TikTok mainly to post behind the scenes videos of photoshoots and tutorials. Then one day, he was browsing Reddit, laughing to himself and having a blast commenting on posts. He had the thought, “You know what? Why don't I just record the random one-liners and reactions and make a video rather than just killing time? ” Little did he know that one piece of content would change his life.

TOPICS:

The secret of the meme culture & comedic timing
Moving past overthinking content
Blending interests and building a personal brand

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Your Sacred Story Over Chai (Kevin Wilson | Cross Cultural Christian) Nov 23, 2020

I ran across today’s guest making a cup of Chai on TikTok. No big deal right? I thought at first this was someone simply sharing their favorite recipe and thought nothing of it...until I realized that there was something unconventional going on.

Kevin Wilson says that he is a “fanatic” about Chai. Why? He says that it has been a “constant companion” to him and he now uses it as a vehicle to share stories and lessons on TikTok. Today we are digging into some deep topics around our search for meaning, creativity, storytelling, and why Heather will try to stop saying, “Chai Tea”. Connect with Kevin: CrossCultureChristian.com

TOPICS:

What the tea plant can teach us about humanity
How our search for meaning ties us together
The role of anger in identifying your purpose
Using your journals to find content ideas

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TikToker with an Unconventional Strategy (Nathan Cajina) Nov 18, 2020

I ran across this young man on TikTok, who was popping out his right eyeball, dragging himself on the ground with a car, and putting on these CRAZY skits where he was making fun of himself or so it seemed.

His bio read, “My goal is to inspire you all.” As a young 19-year old college student who was born with what he refers to as “The Nathan Disability”, and has undergone 37 surgeries in his life...I had to talk to him. What is his mission? How is he using TikTok in this unique way to inspire others?

Connect with Nathan: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathan_1424

TOPICS COVERED:

The importance of family and support in building confidence
Tough skin on social media and not allowing negativity to get to you
The drive for more and putting in the work to grow your platform
Overthinking content and finding inspiration

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Friendships for UNCONVENTIONAL Leaders (Kristen “KB” Newton) Nov 16, 2020

As Unconventional Leaders, we celebrate “going against the grain” from what others are doing. However, a byproduct of that is sometimes isolation, loneliness, and struggling to have healthy relationships.

Our guest this week says that she used to be a “trash friend”. She was never interested in this topic, even felt uncomfortable getting too close to people and “leaning in even when it was beneficial”. She now helps others build close friendships-- what made the change?

Today we dig into friendships for Unconventional Leaders and why vulnerability and making friendships a priority will help us on our journey of leading well and making a difference through our work.

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WHO IS KRISTEN?

Kristen "KB" Newton is no stranger to difficult conversations and understands how you feel which is why she has helped thousands of individuals have the HEART conversation. She provides practical insight, you engage the content and start navigating your connections well. Connect with her at: heartconvos.com

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

How to “lean in intentionally” as leaders
Being careful with the narrative that “we don't need people”.
Dealing with fears of rejection and the temptation to isolate
Letting go of unhealthy relationships and surrounding yourself with the RIGHT people

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Owning Mistakes, Intentional Movement, and Rethinking Success (Brandon Lee) Nov 11, 2020

We all make mistakes. Sometimes we run HARD after something and realize that the thing we were running after was not what it seemed. So many people chance success only to find that it was not what they thought. What do you do when everything you worked so hard for comes crashing down?

That’s exactly what happened to our guest this week, Brandon Lee. After experiencing success he found himself in a season where he lost everything and had to “come face to face with his brokenness”.

Now, he says that he wants to help others “live in the sweet spot of life”. He believes that this comes only through “intentional movement” and owning your mistakes. This is an important conversation for ALL Unconventional Leaders regardless of where you are on your journey because it reminds us to not get caught up in the ‘success” game and to focus on what REALLY matters.

WHO IS BRANDON?

Brandon Lee helps coaches GROW their businesses and people GROW their lives. He owns two marketing tech companies, and has “been a business creator since as long as I can remember”. His passions are creating great companies that help people grow their businesses. He also enjoys helping people grow into an upgraded version of themselves. Connect with him at: brandonlee.me

TOPICS COVERED:

Taking ownership of your life (and mistakes)
Why he believes Intentionality is so important
Identity crisis when we wrap our identity around success
Going after your goals without neglecting the inner work.
Showing vulnerability online and being more human

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Finding COMPELLING STORIES (Reena Friedman Watts) Nov 09, 2020

Our guest this week, Reena Friedman Watts has heard it all. She started her career as a producer for the Jerry Springer show, eventually moved to other reality TV shows, and finally, she settled into the entrepreneurial world helping influencers build their platforms and tell compelling stories.

What has she learned through this process? Well, quite a bit. Now on a new journey of starting her own show co-hosted with her father (Better Call Daddy), Reena is using her years of experience of finding and crafting interesting stories to build a platform via podcasting. Today, she shares with us the tips and tricks of the trade that we can apply in our own storytelling journeys.

This is a HILARIOUS conversation that is unlike any I have had on the show so far, so get ready for the ride of finding and telling COMPELLING stories with the Reena Friendman Watts. Connect with her at http://bettercalldaddy.com/

WHO IS REENA?

Reena loves a story, and she’s fascinated by the people behind them. In fact, she loves to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her to unexpected places from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama, Court TV. And now telling compelling stories is a family affair. In her new Podcast, Better Call Daddy, Reena interviews people whose stories haven’t been told – at least not through her unique lens – and then gets daddy’s perspective afterward.

TOPICS COVERED:

What makes a GREAT story and guest on a show?
How do we build traction and a bigger audience?
Figuring out what your audience wants and adapting.
Being bolder with your message and coming up with outrageous ideas

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Face Reading & HACKING Human Behavior (Susan Ibitz) Nov 04, 2020

“Our face has 235 features that you can read.”

Why should we read the human face? Our guest this week says it's super important...and she is going to share exactly how.

Speaker, trainer, and internationally recognized human behavior expert, Susan Ibitz is on a mission to help people unlock the science behind human behavior to get more of what they want at work and in life.

Known as the “Human Behavior Hacker," & " Human Polygraph" Susan teaches people how to read nonverbal human behavior—body language, face reading, and micro-expressions—and how to use it to decode other people’s hidden emotions, intentions, and future behavior. She helps people and brands use these same skills to improve sales, team productivity, employee engagement, and more. Some of the organizations she and her team have worked with are PayPal, Target, S.C. Johnson, Kashi, Polaroid, and Darden Restaurant Group.

Susan has studied human behavior for nearly 30 years in the United States, Europe, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. She’s been trained by the CIA, the FBI, the U.S. Military, the Israeli Military, and is a certified Level III Hostage Negotiator. Additional certifications include the Master Level Face Reading Certification, Negotiation and Leadership from Harvard University, Negotiations and Influencing People from the University of Michigan, Intensive Forensic Analysis Linguistics from Hofstra University, and many more.

CONNECT WITH SUSAN: humanbehaviorlab.com

TOPICS:

When face reading can “go bad”
Why we need to read the people in front of us
If you mirror everyone they will love you.
How to use compound questions to read people

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Being Empathic, Storytelling, & Changing the Narrative around Black Fathers (w/Actor Lorenzo Yearby) Nov 02, 2020

He said that he was born an empath and “saw the world at a deeper level”. Now as an actor and screenwriter he wants to use his platform to “tell the story” of those in the world that are overlooked and misjudged.

Lorenzo has co-starred on NCIS New Orleans and the CW’s Valor. He was later featured in the CW pilot for “Skinny Dip” and HBO’s “True Detective”. Lorenzo’s role as Lucky in “The 24th” is his breakout film performance, truly capturing his emotional range and unique choices.

Lorenzo is a self-taught musician. He plays the piano and organ at his church . In between jobs, Lorenzo writes and produces drama, thriller, and comedy shorts. He is a serious screenwriter with several high-concept feature scripts in the works.

Lorenzo is looking forward to expanding his range with dramatic roles and multi-layered character roles such as Antwone Fisher, Radio, Ray, and Ozark’s Ben Davis.

CONNECT WITH LORENZO: https://www.facebook.com/LorenzoYearby

TOPICS:

Using empathy as a creative & Staying committed to your craft when things get hard
The stress and frustration of being an empath if you don't know how to control it
Dealing with the loneliness of following your dreams and staying committed
Making strategic, conscious decisions with “the stories we tell”
Representing diversity in media and changing the narrative of black fathers
Can stories really change culture? What makes a good story a great story?

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Networking Like a BOSS & Getting More Opportunities (Jake Kelfer) Oct 28, 2020

Today we are talking about how to gain more opportunities through NETWORKING. Our guest this week is Jake Kelfer, a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people create incredibly impactful and profitable businesses.

We also chatted with Kevin Mctaggart, a stand-up comedian, and heard about his takeaways from the conversation with Jake and how artists can apply this knowledge to grow their creative pursuits.

CONNECT WITH JAKE: https://www.jakekelfer.com/

CONNECT WITH KEVIN: https://www.youtube.com/user/kmac3324

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FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Different strategies for connecting with different people
Moving past intimidated and fear of rejection
Finding a way to break through the noise

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The PATIENCE, SACRIFICE, and LONELINESS of Following Your DREAM (Tiff Tyler) Oct 26, 2020

“There is always something that you will sacrifice when following your dream”, says our guest this week Tiff Tyler. At the age of 23, she left her family and traveled across the country to pursue her dream of becoming a filmmaker. Six years later, she has produced hundreds of interviews for celebrities and massively successful entrepreneurs, but Tiff says she knows she is still in the ‘baby phase” of her journey.

This week we are talking about the REALITIES of following your dream- Although the reward is great, the truth is, there are a lot of sacrifices, seasons of loneliness, and an incredible amount of patience that must be spent along the way.

Tiff Tyler produces videos for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and brands with the goal of changing the world for the better. She creates media for podcasts, online courses, and events. With over 300 podcast interviews produced, She has learned that the most powerful stories are the ones that come from real-life experience. The challenges, victories, failures, and successes that make people who they are, is what she helps capture and package in the most compelling way so that millions of people watch.

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FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Dealing with the LONELINESS and SACRIFICE of following your dreams
Being patient and allowing your story to unfold without losing heart
Being willing to let go of your “plans” and TRUST
How to stick out in people’s minds and build rapport
What is it about STORY that moves us as humans?

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BRAND DEVELOPMENT for the Unconventional (Sophie Bowman) Oct 21, 2020

She said she “built her business online so she could work from home in her pants…”

Branding expert and Forbes contributor, Sophie Bowman joins us to share about brand development for unconventional leaders.

Sophie is a multi-award-winning social media influencer, creative agency director and Forbes published tech writer. In today’s episode, she shares with us how she plans to “take over the business world with a NextGen army prepped To outthink competitors.”

Connect with Sophia: https://www.businessownersociety.com/

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FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Why she brought a genZer to a business meeting
Why cutting corners is one of the biggest mistakes you can make in branding
Showing your humanity while staying true to your brand
Why some advertising sticks in your mind and others do not
Being creative and finding inspiration instead of copying other people
The importance of taking RISK in your brand

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Spirituality, CREATIVITY and Alter Ego for CONTENT Creators (Marley Jaxx) Oct 19, 2020

Marley Jaxx is the perfect mix of HEART and HUMOR with her online brand and content. Today we had a super honest conversation about the process of creativity, using alter egos and the role of spirituality in the unconventional journey.

Working with top dogs like Daymond John, Cristy Code Red, Alex Charfen, Rachel Pedersen, Stephen Larsen, and having worked events with Gary Vaynerchuck, Seth Godin, Randi Zuckerberg, and Robin Sharma – Marley leads her dream team specializing in impact-driven and profit-focused video strategy using The VIP Code.

Waging war against short-term influencers and creating an army of visionary leaders who refuse mediocre, mundane, and average video strategy, Jaxx Productions builds a production team around their movement through omnipresent video assets.

Interested only in massive ROI and extraordinary impact, Marley and her team work to provide support around their private clients so they can focus on what their movement is meant for - changing their family, business, community, and the world.

CONNECT WITH MARLEY: www.marleyjaxx.com

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FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Internal shifts necessary to level up.
How do you cultivate creative energy?
Technology fasts for content creators.
Balancing “unplugging” and creating.
Refilling energy as a creative.
Using the Alter Ego is business and creativity
The moment in her life when she started living “Awake”

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How This HIGHSCHOOLER built a Six-Figure Business (Jared Curry) Oct 14, 2020

After reading, Rich dad poor dad, he said he "took a risk" and bought a vending machine.

Although that didn't quite work out, our guest this week, (name) started a marketing agency and scaled it to six figures. Did I mention he was in high school?

Don’t be fooled by his age! Jared Curry, at 18 years old, is already the CEO of Scope Marketing where he oversees a team of completely remote digital marketing geniuses. They are helping new companies double their ROAs within weeks. At 16, Jared Curry read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and it changed his life. Now, Jared is changing the face of eComm marketing.

CONNECT WITH JARED: https://www.scope16.com/

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Taking massive action and identifying "what's the next step"
Why he writes his goals down and has a stone mansion on his wall.
How he was able to gain clients (despite being 17)
Why he believes focusing on ONE thing is the key to success

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Building Confidence & Creating AMAZING Events (Alexa Carlton) Oct 12, 2020

As a senior in college, she almost lost her life. But our guests this week, Alexa Carlton says she doesn't believe in coincidences. After surviving a 1% chance of living, Alexa took an unconventional path…

Alexa Carlin is a nationally-renowned public speaker and Founder & CEO of Women Empower X. Inspired by her own entrepreneurial pursuits, Alexa founded WEX with the mission to help more women pursue their passions and get to the next level in their career and life.

Alexa founded her first business in high school becoming the sole licensee to design jewelry for an L.A. based fashion company. This entrepreneurial spirit led her to start a blog in college, Hello Perfect, which served the purpose of helping young women gain confidence in themselves and attracted the likes of Mark Cuban, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Madden, Marc Jacobs, and other influential celebrities.

In college, only months before graduation, Alexa found herself in a coma with a 1% chance of living. This near-death experience led to a number of health issues but today, Alexa sees this experience as something to be grateful for as it has been her prime motivation and inspiration to share her story authentically with audiences all over the world.

Alexa was featured on the cover of Meetings & Conventions Magazine as 1 of 15 “Young Millennial Go-Getters To Watch” and named one of the "Most Powerful Women In Fort Lauderdale" by Gold Coast's Fort Lauderdale Daily.

She has also been featured on Cheddar TV, FOX, ABC, CBS, OWN, and in Entrepreneur, Glamour Magazine, Mashable, and TEDx among others. With a following that reaches over 100,000 people on and offline, Alexa’s mission is to make a difference in at least one person's life every day.

Connect with Alexa: https://www.alexacarlin.com

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Instead of removing fear- learn how to shift it.
A new wave of authentic leadership
Walking through the anger and unfairness of what happened to her (and finding meaning in it)
The temptation to appear perfect
Nurturing confidence when it doesn't come naturally.
Focusing on "the one" and being grounded in service
How deadlines fan the flame.

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Finding MEANING in Your Work, Building CREDIBILITY, & what this Middle School Teacher Learned from Yogis | Mike Huebner Oct 07, 2020

Do you struggle sometimes to find meaning in your work? Do you wonder if you are making a difference? In today’s episode I got to connect with the “Credible Teacher”, Mike Huebner about what it means to find significance in your work and connect deeper with those around you.

Mike says that he is “a human that happens to be a 6th-grade teacher.” He started The Credible Teacher to help teachers build the legacy they deserve through doing the inner work we all must do to impact those around us.

Connect with Mike: https://www.thecredibleteacher.com/

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

What makes us more human and more relatable?
Why the key to credibility is being MORE of yourself
Meditation and Creating intentional content
Find the significance in our work when there isn't a lot of feedback

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Make Your OWN MAP & Trust Yourself (For Digital Marketing) | Hayley Luckadoo Oct 05, 2020

One month before her wedding, her partner of six years left her, and that same week her college closed the opportunity for her to finish her degree. In just a few days our guest Hayley Luckadoo had to reimage what her life would look like moving forward, and she never would have guessed the Unconventional path she would soon take.

Hayley is a money and marketing coach and motivational speaker who empowers entrepreneurs to let go of the things holding them back and take the steps toward bigger dreams and a better life. She is an audacious dreamer who started with a hobby wedding planning business born out of her college apartment and turned it into a serial entrepreneur success story fueled by determination and Dr. Pepper.

Through her company, Luckadoo Media, and her passion project, the Females on Fire podcast, Hayley spends most days in her very pink office, creating content and resources to educate and motivate entrepreneurs to change their lives by taking risks, dreaming bigger, and stepping into action in their full potential.

And today we talk about why YOU should make your own map, consume less so that you can create more.

Connect with Hayley: www.hayleyluckadoo.com/freebies

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Allowing your venture to EVOLVE and not CONTROLLING it
Marrying big picture mentality with the logistics of getting things done
Growing a brand while still leaning into WHO YOU ARE
Getting over fear and simply TRYING things
How to make your own map and BEAT overwhelm
Learning to TRUST yourself and what you already know
Giving yourself grace when things DON'T work and trying again
Hayley’s favorite UNCONVENTIONAL marketing technique

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Frequency of Truth, Happiness, and Creating Awesome Documentaries (Atdhe Trepca) Sep 28, 2020

Atdhe Trepca is a director working in Los Angeles and New York. His narrative and photography projects have been curated by popular publications and festivals across the country. Likewise, his commercial work has been serviced to major studios, television networks, and popular brands. The common thread between these works is a dedication to human behavior, a design-oriented vision with an affinity to celluloid film, and a high standard for compelling storytelling.

Are You Happy is a docu-series in which Atdhe Trepca travels around the world and asks strangers if they're happy.

CONNECT WITH ATDHE:

https://www.happypeople.me/bus

https://www.instagram.com/are_you_happpy/

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:

Tapping into the "Real life frequency" in creation
Creating a space for truth in interviews/documentaries
His experience traveling and what he has learned about happiness across cultures
Simplifying our messages to make them more powerful
Letting go of expectation in our creative pursuits

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UNLEASHING Your CREATIVITY (Gavin Dees) Sep 21, 2020

Do you feel like you need permission to use your voice or step into your calling? Do you ever hesitate to use your creativity or share your message because you are waiting on approval?

Today’s guest Gavin Dees says that his goal is to use comedy to change the world. He shares with us how he is using his platforms to spread Hope and give voice to those who need to be heard.

Connect with Gavin: https://www.instagram.com/thegavindees/

Books Mentioned:

Steal Like an Artist: https://amzn.to/3hIErQx

The Body Keeps The Score: https://amzn.to/2RJKoSI

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Seeing laughter and JOY as a contribution that matters in this world
Doing something that brings you fulfillment in your life.
Giving yourself PERMISSION and not waiting on someone’s approval
Debunking myths about creativity and not judging your work
Understanding what “privilege” means in terms of systems
Finding and sharing HOPE while fanning the flame of your passion
Is our content speaking up FOR something or AGAINST something?

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Making Money Doing WHAT YOU LOVE (Megan Tull) Sep 16, 2020

Can we make money doing what we love? No, really. Like the thing that fires you up and you would do for absolutely FREE, can you reasonably create a life doing THAT?

Our guest this week found herself as an overworked single mother who discovered that she could recreate her life and business to be more enjoyable, free, and fruitful, BY finding her unique gift and leaning into her passion.

Megan Tull is an Entrepreneur Success Strategist, Transformational Leader in Business and Life, a Best-Selling Author and an International Speaker. Megan is CEO and Founder of Silverlining Concepts, LLC, an innovative business coaching and consulting firm.

Megan's passion and expertise is to help high-achieving, success-conscious business professionals and entrepreneurs to eliminate the struggle and overwhelm by re-designing their career or business to align with their unique value and true-self. She helps them to discover their "Brilliance" allowing them to authentically attract their ideal clients with ease generating more profit and more fun in their career or business...all while making a difference in the world.

She’s the best-selling author of The Passion Belief Method - Own Your Value and Earn Your Worth in Business and is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post and The Business Journals. She has been featured as an expert on CBS and FOX.

Connect with Megan: https://megantull.info/pbmassessment Use Access Code; PBMROCKS

A FEW QUESTIONS ASKED:

Can we make money from anything we are passionate about? How do we know if something should stay a hobby or if we should monetize it?
Where do gifts come from and what's our responsibility with them?
How do we know we are in alignment with our gifts?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Comparing ourselves to other entrepreneurs instead of finding our own lane
Overcoming the GUILT of enjoying making money from things you enjoy
Identifying our unique value by understanding what our gifts are
Using your struggles and being vulnerable in order to help others

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Two Blind Brothers Who Want YOU to TRUST THEM (Bradford and Bryan Manning) Sep 14, 2020

What I love most about today’s episode is that our guests remind us to put our MISSION at the forefront of everything we do. We need to remember the people we are trying to serve, the impact that we are called to make, and center everything we do around THAT. We have two unconventional leaders with us today who are making waves not only in the clothing industry but are giving voice to a community in a unique way.

Bradford and Bryan Manning are two blind brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, they were diagnosed with an eye disease that causes blindness over time. To fight back, they left their former careers to start Two Blind Brothers, a small charitable clothing company that donates 100% of its profits to drive life-changing research for a cure for blindness. Their condition inspired special attention to details, a passion that carries over into the construction of their clothing line. Two Blind Brothers focus on quality, comfort, and "sense of touch."

TRY IT! Shop Blind: https://twoblindbrothers.com/

A FEW QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do you draw others into a story you are passionate about and share the heart behind what you do?
How do you create a community around your brand and remember your mission while running the day to day?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why they didn't build their brand because they “thought it was a good business” but built it because the mission fired them up
How do you identify your story and identity what people are going to connect with
The competition for attention is much higher than people realize and that’s why your story has to be unforgettable
Why they believe the success of the brand is because they authentically cared “as much as we could” and none of it was manufactured
Why “hiding causes shame”
Why they view themselves as a media company and not a clothing brand
11 million people in the US with retinal eye disease- “its an enormous group of people who are not always thought of”

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COURAGE TO STAND OUT & Not Blend In (Peter & Dede Dankelson) Sep 09, 2020

Peter Dankelson is the inspiration and musician for Pete’s Diary, a company that amplifies the power of positivity and self-acceptance.

Pete's Diary was originally a journal Peter's Mom kept after he was born prematurely with more than ten birth defects. Peter was diagnosed with Goldenhar Syndrome and lived in the NICU for nearly 4-months. He is 19 years old and has undergone 35 surgeries.

Peter found his passion for playing guitar at the age of 15 and used it to get through his toughest recoveries. He is a lover of blues and classic rock.

Pete's Diary social channels are fueled by music and motivation for the purpose of empowering others to live a life they love. We also sprinkle in a dose of humor because laughter, along with great music, makes us all feel good!

Connect with Peter and Dede: https://www.petesdiary.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How has your view of humanity shifted through your experience and putting content out online?
How does someone begin the journey of being more comfortable with who they are?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Flipping the script in your story and embracing what makes you different
Dealing with bullying online and spreading HOPE
How creativity can help during difficult times

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Combating NEGATIVE THOUGHTS, Redefining SUCCESS, & Rebuilding HOPE (Josh Knutti) Sep 07, 2020

After working his way through and up to corporate America and reaching the perceived success level of managing a $580M labor line and over 22,000 employees across the US, Canada, & Puerto Rico. Josh Knutti says he was never satisfied. So he set out on his own to acquire a $10M corporation.

After working and negotiating to get the deal done for over a year it finally was revealed to him that the seller had used him to increase the price and sold the company 3 days later for cash. This sent Josh in a negative mental health spiral so bad that he ended up in a fleabag motel with Jack Daniel, cocaine, & a shotgun ready to end his life. Thankfully the gun literally malfunctioned and it did not go off.

After he did A LOT of work virtually trying everything to regain his mental health & positive self-image it was at that point that he realized that one of the main reasons why he was in that motel was because of his thoughts and the way he viewed the world. It was at this time that he vowed to spend the rest of his time, money, and life to help as many people OverCome life's obstacles, the biggest one being themselves

CONNECT WITH JOSH: https://www.overcomingyoupodcast.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How has the way you view yourself evolved?
What gave you hope to prevent you from following through with ending your life?
What part of yourself did you hide from the world?
Was it difficult going public with your story?
How do we rebuild hope after it's been lost?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How thoughts affect everything
Slowly building resilience and Seeing yourself as “enough”
Establishing healthy habits with baby steps
Why the most important thing in the world is what we think about ourselves
How to overcome (or cope with) the need to always wanting more.

SUICIDE HOTLINES:

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USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Happy Brain: https://anchor.fm/happy-brain

How to Market and SELL CREATIVE Services (Karla Singson) Aug 31, 2020

As a little girl, she wanted to become a writer, but after her parents encouraged her to go into marketing, Karla Singson found a way to use her creative skillset to not only make money but do so unconventionally. From writing wedding vows, Tinder bios, and being super funny on Facebook, Karla shares with us how to lean into what makes us unique in order to become a successful (not starving) artist.

Karla Singson is an award-winning writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded a couple of online and physical businesses and continues to lead the marketing for these brands in the events, PR, recruitment, and gifting space. To date, she leads Scalewind, a company that does managed outsourcing for tech, creative, and support services.

Connect with Website: www.karlasingson.com/ and www.scalewind.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we find ways to get paid to be creative?
How do we market ourselves while BEING ourselves?
How do you bring more of YOURSELF into your business?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How to market creative services and why PROOF of results is so important
Why using “dramatic demonstration” will set you apart
How marketing is about confidence and bravery
Why you have to be at a certain point in your business before you have the “luxury” to be yourself.
Why she believes journaling is the best way to heal yourself

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CREATING a STORYTELLING Career (Laura Lewandowski) Aug 26, 2020

As leaders, we often pursue goals that can leave us rejected or ignored, Laura Lewandowski joins us today and encourages us to keep going after what we want. The people who turn us down are still just people. Then we can motivate others with our story of pursuing our goals in the face of rejection.

Laura Lewandowski is a Top 30 under 30 journalist, columnist for Business Insider Germany, entrepreneur, and podcast host for Red Bull. She tells stories that shape a better tomorrow and inspire a new era of change-makers.

Connect with Laura: www.laura-lewandowski.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What did you envision yourself doing with your life?
What were some of the first few steps you started taking?
Is there ever any self-doubt or second-guessing yourself?
What’s your advice for being creative but also implementing your ideas?
How do you balance business with social media?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Moving people with storytelling
Courage and making opportunity for yourself
Being hard on yourself vs. taking time for inspiration
Persistence and collaboration
Stopping the constant input so you have space for your own thoughts

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HOPE Will Drive an Army (Jesi Stracham) Aug 24, 2020

In January 2015, Jesi was the passenger on a motorcycle when it collided with a car. She woke up a week later in an intensive care unit without the use of her legs secondary to a spinal cord injury.

Instead of accepting disability as her reality, she rejected the prognosis that she would be wheelchair dependent for the rest of her life. In the face of adversity, she is recovering from her disability and using it as a platform to reach the world. Since the onset of her injury, she has achieved more than she previously dreamed possible.

Over the past several years, she has generated a significant following among both the spinal cord injury and able-bodied community. Her goal is simple: show the world there is an opportunity in their obstacles, restoring hope during life’s difficult moments. She helps people achieve their dreams through the importance of goal setting and showing what’s possible.

Connect with Jesi: www.jesistracham.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How has your perception of life changed since building your organization/platform?
What’s something you wish you had started sooner?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Rising to the occasion
Not being in competition with others and collaboration to get the job done
Oversharing vs. educating

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OWNING WHO YOU ARE & Hugging Strangers on TIKTOK (Joe Atang) Aug 19, 2020

As leaders, we often have an idea of how we think things should go. Joe Atang joins us today and reminds us to trust ourselves and take action. This teaches us to be better even when we currently aren’t where we want to be.

Joe Atang says he is literally your "average joe" who has an incredible passion for people and branding. He is from Houston, Tx (born and raised) but currently living in the Indianapolis IN area. He is the Father of 2 Beautiful Children (Twins: Boy & Girl - Jude + Josslyn) and his partner is Courtney (Whom many of the gang knows).

His family is from West Africa - Cameroon to be exact. Thanks to the Houston Rockets winning back to back championships, he fell in love with basketball and was fortunate to accomplish his goal/dream of playing all four years of collegiate basketball.

He thought it would be cool to play basketball overseas, but realized it's cooler to join his mom in business. She is a cosmetologist in the beauty industry and started her salon company in 2009. He graduated from university with a bachelor's degree in business/marketing (thanks to his dad), and immediately began working full-time at Innovative Looks Hair Salon. Since 2011 He has been on a mission to figure out how major companies branded/marketed themselves.

Thanks to Garyvee, he was able to get a better education than he did in university on how to practically brand. In short, because of his influence, he stumbled across tik tok and has built an audience of over 60k friends. His mission at this point of his career is to leverage his platform to bring awareness to the multiple brands he will be promoting, including innovative looks. His ultimate goal in life outside of just being happy and enjoying life is to become best friends with Garyvee.

Connect with Joe: https://www.instagram.com/JoeAtang/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What part of your story plays into your role online?
How do you connect with people online and help them feel comfortable?
How do you feel about technology with the upcoming generation?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Setting your day up on purpose with positivity
Being obsessed with becoming better
Being human online and overcoming fears
Becoming confident in what you want in life

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Have Better Conversations & Discern Your Next Step (Mario Porreca) Aug 17, 2020

Today’s guest believes that having better conversations will not only grow your business but will also improve your life. Mario Porreca joins us to share how we can connect better with one-on-one conversations, how to tune in and hear that “still small voice”, and make massive career changes when you feel God “pulling” you.

Mario Porreca, also known as “The Conversation Guy,” is the founder of mediaMAR where he and his team help thought leaders craft and distribute conversations that convert. He is a podcast host, soon to be 4x author, speaker, an expert in all things media, and a former professional chef—who still loves to get in the kitchen and roll up his sleeves. His mission is to help thought leaders craft and share their transformational ideas with the world and in doing so make their unique fulfilling impact.

Connect with Mario: marioporreca.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do you get comfortable enough with yourself where you can be comfortable with others?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Getting more comfortable in one-on-one conversations
Why you should go where you are pulled not where you push
Listening to God and discerning where you should go

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Being YOURSELF on Video & Protecting Your ENERGY (Rich Cardona) Aug 10, 2020

It’s easy to be ignored in the middle of all the noise in the world today, but as leaders we have to fight through that noise to help others. Rich Cardona joins us today and reminds us why it’s okay for things to get harder when we’re on the path we want to pursue.

Rich Cardona is a first generation American and retired Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot.

After getting a Masters in Business Administration out of fear he wouldn’t be marketable, he ventured into the traditional workplace and landed a job with Amazon. While he admits the company is the tip of the spear, his experience in fulfillment was extremely ... unfulfilling.

He left, moved into his in-laws basement and searched for which of his curiosities could potentially lead to a business of his own. After spending time with and documenting Claude Silver, Vayner Media’s Chief Heart Officer, he realized that there was a need for executives like her to become more visible.

Rich Cardona Media was born. Rich’s team helps executives and entrepreneurs become more visible by using video to create long term content and social media strategies. On average they increase visibility and engagement by the thousands in 90 days or less.

As part of his service after service Rich has also created a video series and podcast called The Leadership Locker where influencers and industry leaders share their expertise with transitioning service members and veteran entrepreneurs.

Guest have included: Gary Vaynerchuk, Kindra Hall, and Jason Feifer

Connect with Rich: https://richcardonamedia.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How did you end up in videography?
How have you brought humanness and creativity into Zoom?
How have you used unconventional ways to create video content?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Being professional and fun
Leaning into who you are
Using video to help one specific person
Creativity & Meaning through Storytelling
Measuring the effectiveness of your content

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FIGHT TO BE SEEN & Why We Need More WHEELCHAIR LEADERS (Adam Lucio) Aug 05, 2020

As leaders, we have the opportunity to really see people who are often overlooked or misunderstood. Adam Lucio joins us and to teach practical ways to include others rather than simply going along with assumptions we have about them.

At the fragile age of five months old, Adam and his family were in a car accident resulting in him being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. However, "confined" is the last thing you'd call his drive for success.

He's reached many milestone accomplishments from being the first wheelchair athlete to compete in Jr. High and High School varsity sports in his hometown, to being recruited to play D1 Wheelchair Basketball for Oklahoma State University.

Today, he’s a Life & Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker and a tennis coach at Odessa College, making him one of the only two wheelchair coaching professionals in Texas. Along with basketball and tennis, Adam is an avid 5K and 10K road racer and aspires to one day complete a full Iron Man Triathlon.

Adam is dedicated to instilling disability inclusion and the importance of hard work to everyone he meets and willingly takes on the challenge of being the trailblazer of adaptive athletics in his community.

Connect with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/adam__lucio/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What was growing up like for you?
What do you see culturally that we need to change?
Why is it so important to be seen?
How can we start fostering empathy?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Competitiveness and perseverance
A new appreciation of abilities
Bullying in high school
Why his wheelchair is his “advantage”
Wanting quick results for long problems
Inclusion and creating a more accessible world

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RESILIENCE in COMEDY and CONTENT Creation (Jenn & Chase Pickett | Salty Mermaid Entertainment) Aug 03, 2020

As content creators, it’s easy to get discouraged when something doesn’t work. We can even be disheartened when we have a success that still isn’t enough to carry us long-term. We have to keep going. Jenn and Chase Pickett (Salty Mermaid Entertainment) join us today to give us ideas for being consistent in sharing content even when we don’t feel inspired.

Jenn and Chase are a comedy duo and entertainment team. They primarily produce comedy sketches and funny videos, as well as occasional vlog- style updates pertaining to their family and personal lives.

It's more than just entertainment for them, though. They thrive on being authentic and real with all of you, and sometimes that means skipping the comedy sketches and telling you about their current heartbreaks or triumphs.

Connect with Jenn and Chase: Saltymermaidentertainment.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Tell us about the courage it takes to share your content.
What was the process like of building your own thing?
How do you stay true to yourself while listening to audience feedback?
How do you maintain good relationships while pursuing creativity?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Keeping people’s attention in content
Confidence and connecting through humor
Dealing with negative comments
Different levels of fame

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Quitting Your Job, Traveling, and Hiring Out So You Can Scale Your Business (Paul Maskill) Jul 29, 2020

As leaders, we have an endless amount of tasks, and we often start out doing everything ourselves. Paul shows us practical ways to slowly free up time in both our business and our personal life by delegating tasks. He reminds us of the importance of knowing our personal vision rather than following everyone else’s path.

In 2011, after less than 4 years in Corporate America, Paul knew there was more to life than just do a job that's "okay" for 40 years and then retire & enjoy life.Paul ventured out and started his rst business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him.

So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net prot. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love.

Connect with Paul: www.paulmaskill.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Where do you start in building a business impacting people by doing the work you love?
How long did it take to get your business off the ground?
How do we know when to automate and hire employees?
What questions should we ask ourselves when starting to delegate?
What’s so difficult about implementing delegation?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Not waiting to live the life you want
Backpacking in a different culture
Lifestyle and getting out of the rat race
Persistence
Using your first client to get the second

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Radio Host Investigates the CHARISMATIC Church and Gold Dust (Tara Jean Stevens from Heaven Bent) Jul 27, 2020

Tara Jean Stevens joins us today to discuss her popular new podcast, Heaven Bent and why exploring a revival’s history is the “best story” she has ever known.

Tara Jean Stevens is a captivating storyteller with an infectious spirit of curiosity and fun! In Vancouver, she's a popular radio & television host and, man, is she ever adventurous. In 2018, she focused on family with a trip around the world with her husband and two young kids. Tara Jean is a two-time winner of the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters’ “Performer Of The Year” award. And she's the host & creator of the new podcast "Heaven Bent" on the Frequency Podcast Network.

Listen to Tara’s podcast: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/heaven-bent/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Was there resistance for you when you started this project?
What was one of the hardest parts of putting this together?
What was it like listening to the final product?
What did you learn about yourself through the process?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Questioning things respectfully
Curiosity and creative research
Deconstructing faith in a safe space
Challenging identity and viewing the supernatural differently
Looking at things that are unexplainable

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Helping Young People Embrace DIFFERENCE (Richard Ellis) Jul 22, 2020

Richard Ellis is a retired school teacher (23+years), Motivational Speaker, College Headhunter, and Entrepreneur. He specifically helps disabled individuals especially if they have the same disability he has (Arthrogryposis).

Today we talk about how he has helped young people embrace difference, love and accept themselves. We also dig into embracing change and leaning into discomfort. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who has a young person in their life!

Connect with Richard:

Website: https://richardellisspeaks.com/

Facebook Business page: https://www.facebook.com/Richard-Ellis-Motivational-Speaker-100192064795171/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardellisspeaks

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGfplxEzeAc

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What themes have you seen in young people after your years of experience as a teacher?
How do you help young people embrace differences?
How do we help kids find value and worth in themselves?
What can we learn from young people?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Adjusting to change and seeing opportunity
Learning to accept yourself before you can help others
The importance of helping kids feel HEARD
Setting goals and challenging yourself, but also not losing yourself in the process

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Building a Successful DANCE Company & Finding out Who Your Momma Is (Megan Reilly) Jul 20, 2020

As unconventional leaders, we can feel like we don’t fit in. This can cause us to waste time worrying about how we are perceived. Megan Reilly is proof that you can be yourself and hold onto your values, while thriving in the business world.

Megan Reilly is the co-owner of Tippi Toes Dance, a successful dance franchise and also the host of Who Is Your Momma, where she speaks to amazing moms who raised exceptional people to find out what it is like to raise kids who turn into happy and thriving people.

Connect with Megan:

https://whoisyourmomma.com/

https://www.tippitoesdance.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What does greatness mean to you?
What common themes have you seen from the people you interview?
What do you see as the best way to grow?
Who do you share your dreams with?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Franchising and making things work
Championing you and your child’s natural abilities
Podcasting and getting guests
Feeling like you can’t have a big business because you don’t look the part
Balancing risk and steadiness

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FORGIVING Abandonment and PRAYING on TIKTOK (Billy J. Brown) Jul 08, 2020

At the age of two years old he suffered severe burns after being in a terrible car accident. His father shortly after abandoned him and he was subjected to abuse and ridicule from other adults in his life. However his story does NOT end there.

Our guest this week, Billy J Brown shares with us about the power of forgiveness and how he is using his story to help others and shed light on the power of forgiveness.

Connect with Billy: https://www.billyjbrown.com/

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

The power of being yourself and leaning into WHO YOU ARE
Forgiving those who hurt you and reframing your painful experiences
The role of spirituality in healing and why he prays on TikTok

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Changing PERCEPTION and the HIDDEN OPPORTUNITY within FEAR (John Perkins) Jul 06, 2020

As leaders, we have leaders we look up to. If we aren’t careful, we can let their criticism keep us from important work. Our words also have the power to influence the path of those we lead. John Perkins joins us today and teaches us to change our perception of fear to help us lead ourselves and others better.

John Perkins is an author and activist whose 10 books on global intrigue, shamanism, and transformation including Touching the Jaguar, Shapeshifting and the classic Confessions of an Economic Hit Man has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 70 weeks, sold over 2 million copies and are published in 35 languages.

As chief economist at a major consulting firm, he advised the World Bank, United Nations, Fortune 500 corporations, US and other governments. He regularly speaks at universities, economic forums, and shamanic gatherings around the world and is a founder and board member of the nonprofit organizations, the Pachamama Alliance and Dream Change.

Connect with John: https://johnperkins.org/

Touching the Jaguar: https://johnperkins.org/books

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Why do we have to face our fear to change our perception?
Why do you think opportunity is hidden in our fear?
How do we identify what’s holding us back?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

The life economy and reshaping how we view business
The hidden opportunity within touching what we fear
Making your work enjoyable and embracing fear

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What COMEDIANS teach us about BUSINESS (Dr. Peter McGraw) Jul 01, 2020

He was a professor studying moral psychology and what makes things wrong..when a student asked him a question that he couldn’t answer…”What makes something funny?”

Since then he has shifted his career and research and now even does stand up comedy. Find out today why Dr. Peter McGraw teaches business leaders why THINKING funny and the willingness to break rules will help you SUCCEED.

Dr. Peter McGraw is a behavioral economist and global expert in the scientific study of humor. He directs The Humor Research Lab (HuRL), hosts the podcast I’M NOT JOKING, is the co-author of The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny, and is the author of the recent book Shtick to Business: What the Masters of Comedy can Teach You about Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career. He’s a sought-after speaker and professor who teaches MBA courses for the University of Colorado Boulder, University of California San Diego, and London Business School.

Connect with Dr. McGraw: https://www.petermcgraw.org/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What are the benefits of using humor?
What’s the psychology behind the different types of humor?
How can we find the courage to be more creative and be willing to be rejected?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why we shouldn’t try to BE funny but THINK funny
What reversal teaches us about comedy and marketing
Why Jerry Seinfeld's daily rituals made him the richest comic
The importance of opening yourself up to experience

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How Being UNCONVENTIONAL Can Help Your Market Better (Estie Rand) Jun 29, 2020

As leaders, we often have many things we’re good at, but we don’t always know how to make them work together.

Estie Rand gives straightforward tips on how to leverage our skills so that we can provide services and products for people who will truly benefit from them. In this interview, she displays a lovely and fun example of the advice she shares on getting in front of your target audience and connecting with them in a meaningful and sincere way.

Estie Rand built a six-figure business with zero dollars in ad-spend in under two years, with a fully virtual team (while raising five kids!) The founder and owner of Strand Consulting, an LA based boutique consultancy, this marketing maven guides business owners ranging from multi-millionaires to freelancers on how to earn more money with less headache. After a decade in non-profit, rising in the ranks to become CIO, Estie left her job to bring her skills of doing more with less to small business owners around the world. She is also the host of the acclaimed Business Breakthrough Podcast, where she humanizes business and businessifys humans. You can check her out at www.estierand.com.

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QUESTIONS ASKED:

When you were a little girl, did you know your life work would be in marketing?
How do we use our quirkiness to our advantage?
How did you get into nonprofit?
How do you mix profit with purpose?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Confidence and growing quickly using your strengths
Clarity and balance
Marketing aside from social media
Conversations and human interaction

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SMALL Town, Big TIKTOK, and DANCIN’ in the STEETZ (Ty Riley) Jun 24, 2020

As leaders, sometimes we are waiting years before we see the growth we’ve hoped for from the start. Ty Riley shows us how to persist, rest in facing the unknown, and change people’s lives through pursuing an unconventional career.

Ty Riley is a 33 year-old entrepreneur from Texas. He started his first business at 22 years old and has had the pleasure of still running and growing it to this day. His company is called Streetz Dance Convention and Competition.

They are an all styles dance convention focused on a no dancer left behind mentality. Their mission is to bring a fun, personable, and inspiring event to areas across the United States. At Streetz, they want to be more than just a dance convention, but a family. Currently, they have over 20 tour stops across the country which hold anywhere from 500 to 1000 dancers per event.

Connect with TheStreetzDance.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What got you interested in entrepreneurship and dance?
How do you make sure no one gets overlooked?
What are your tips for making connections?
Where do you come up with ideas for social media content?
How do you stay inspired creatively?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Family members who don’t understand your pursuit of a job that’s not “normal”
Being too old for the industry you want to enter
Creating a family atmosphere at events

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How to USE Technology without Being DISTRACTED by It (Nir Eyal) Jun 22, 2020

As leaders, we have actions we want to take and values we want to follow, but we often find ourselves unable to focus on what is most important to us. Nir Eyal teaches us the four steps of becoming indistractable. He dives into understanding the root causes of our distractions.

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.

Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, "The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology."

He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, "the best business book of 2019."

In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.

Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot! (KAHOOT-ME.OL), Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Byte Foods, FocusMate, and Shadow.

Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.

Connect with Nir: NirAndFar.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What’s your take on technology and distraction?
What are we avoiding?
Is there a ritual we can do to use technology for work without it turning into a time-waster?
How can we get difficult tasks done?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

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3 Teens Combat Social Isolation (Big and Mini) Jun 17, 2020

It’s easy to make excuses that we’re too young or too old or don’t know what to do next. As leaders, we often need to simply step out and take action. The founders of Big and Mini (Aditi Merchant, Allen and Anthony Zhou) teach us to work through dull tasks, persist in spreading our ideas, and believe in our mission enough to keep going.

Founded in early April 2020 by 3 teenagers in Texas, Big & Mini is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to combat social isolation and bridge the generation gap by connecting youth and seniors through video calls. This organization has more than 300 volunteers from 37 states and features in The Houston Chronicle, MSN, and SoulPancake.

They’ve been awarded the Blackstone Summer Startup Fellowship and have partnered with several aging and youth organizations, including the Texas Aging and Longevity Center and Aging Well. Going forward, they hope to further expand their platform to include more seniors in care homes and begin the implementation of local chapters to increase the sense of community within Big & Mini.

Connect: https://bigandmini.org

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What was your experience like when working with the elderly?
What was it like putting a program together in mere months?
Who mentored you along the journey?
How did you handle doubt while getting started?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Taking action on ideas
The value of connecting with the older generation
Learning beyond the classroom and Sharing life stories

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Developing Patience as an Artist (Federico Solmi) Jun 15, 2020

As leaders, we deal with many types of people who have different beliefs. Federico Solmi joins us today and shares how to navigate controversial topics while still pursuing truth and helping others learn and grow. He reminds us that sometimes even our best work may be ignored for years only to be highly admired after we are more established.

Connect with Federico: https://www.federicosolmi.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Was there a time you were tempted to compromise?
How do you develop patience as an artist?
When do you know a project is done?
How do we balance ambition and being in the moment?

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

Understanding the rules of your field or industry
Working hard even when your work is being ignored
Being aware that life will end one day
Help with focus on a task that needs to be done
Trusting your instincts with unconventional ideas
Why some of his favorite work is in storage

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How to Tell a GREAT Story (Michelle Auerbach) Jun 10, 2020

As leaders, we are constantly sharing our story and the stories of others even if we don’t realize it. Michelle Auerbach joins us today and shares details of research behind storytelling so that we can be more intentional in sharing stories that make an impact. She provides ways to improve our storytelling and therefore the world.

Michelle Auerbach solves problems and creates change through story. She works with businesses on change management, leadership, and creativity through story. She works with communities on creating social good, connection and working across differences through story. She coaches and teaches individuals through workshops, training, and one-on-one explorations. She writes for the New York Times, The London Guardian, and is the author of three books: Resilience: the Life Saving Skill of Story, Alice Modern, and The third Kind of Horse.

Connect with Michelle: www.michelleauerbach.com.

Tips and tricks on how to create change with story

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QUESTIONS ASKED:

What do you mean when you say you wouldn’t be where you are if you weren’t good at storytelling?
How do we create empathy?
How does storytelling build resilience?
What can a good storyteller learn from a great storyteller?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Asking good questions so you can hear a good story
Storytelling for nonwriters
The simplicity behind what makes a good story
Getting people to remember what you say by telling stories
Non-theoretical learning

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Sam Jones: Follow Your CURIOSITY Jun 08, 2020

Sometimes we forget to do what brings us joy and makes us come alive, even though those paths can lead us unexpectedly to where we want to be as leaders. Sam Jones joins us today to share his perspective on pursuing what we enjoy (and makes us curious) even if we don’t know how it will help in the future.

Sam Jones is an acclaimed photographer and director whose seminal portraits of President Obama, Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Bob Dylan, Kristin Stewart, Robert Downey Jr, Amy Adams, Jack Nicholson, and many others have appeared on the covers of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, Time, Entertainment Weekly and Men’s Journal.

Jones is also an acclaimed director, creating numerous national commercials for Skype, Sonos, Canon, Target, Dove and many others. Jones’ is a sought after music video director who won MTV’s music video of the year for Foo Fighters “Walk.” He has directed videos for Mumford and Sons, Tom Petty John Mayer, and many others.

In 2013 he launched Off Camera with Sam Jones on Directv’s Audience Network. Off Camera is an hour long show created out of his passion for long form conversational interviews. Jones shares his conversations with the artists, actors, and musicians who fascinate and inspire him most. Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Silverman, Dave Grohl, Laura Dern, Tony Hawk, Matt Damon and Will Ferrell have all appeared on the show.

Variety called Jones “one of the few intelligent filmmakers destined for serious artistic success,” and Rolling Stone named I Am Trying To Break Your Heart the fifth best rock film of all time. (Abviated Bio taken from https://www.samjonespictures.com/)

Connect with Sam: https://www.samjonespictures.com/

Watch Off Camera: https://offcamera.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Have you always been comfortable in your own skin, or is that something you developed?
How do you move a project forward without being attached to an outcome?
How did you make the leap from hobby to career?
How were you able to make connections as an outsider?
Have you seen patterns recurring through your interviews?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Following a path you won’t lose interest in
Not knowing you’re on the right path
Focusing on more than one thing
Confidence in trying something new
Constant challenges and feelings of not belonging as a creative

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How to OWN Your Gifts, Not be INTIMIDATED, and COMMUNICATE Better (Linda Raynier) Jun 03, 2020

As leaders, we have a heart for helping people, but many times we don’t reach them with our message because we don’t know how to share the best we have to offer. Linda teaches us to value ourselves and communicate who we really are in a way that gets other people’s attention without sounding like we’re bragging.

Linda Raynier CPA, CA is a Career Strategist, Speaker and Coach for corporate professionals who want to enhance their personal brand and pursue careers they'll truly enjoy. She is a former CPA turned top-performing recruiter/headhunter in Toronto where she's successfully placed hundreds of individuals in permanent career opportunities from Analyst up to C-Suite levels.

Now, Linda works with international clients globally, with a key focus on professionals in the US, Canada and Australia through her website, LindaRaynier.com. Linda is a thought leader in the career and professional development space and has a popular YouTube channel (with millions of viewers), where she shares her insights on anything career-related, from interview and resume tips to personal branding and confidence-building strategies. Thousands of individuals have successfully landed exciting career opportunities within a short time after taking Linda’s courses and programs, by executing her unique strategies.

Linda has partnered with leading organizations in the field of job search and careers, including LinkedIn Learning and YouTube Learning to create impactful courses for thousands of students. She has also been a keynote speaker and panelist for various conferences, professional organizations and universities.

Connect with Linda: Http://www.lindaraynier.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we get comfortable with who we are when surrounded by people who intimidate us?
How do we start mastering our physical presence in addition to the words we say?
What common struggles have you seen in the people you work with?
What advice do you have for people who have invested in one career and now want to pursue something different without it all being a waste?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Finding a career you love and find meaning from
Switching careers over and over
Communicating in a way that allows your strengths and talents to shine
Self-awareness and how to focus on the person in front of you
Storytelling and keeping a list of good stories to share

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Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, and Why Our Need to BELONG is Tearing Us Apart (Howard Ross) Jun 01, 2020

As leaders, we have an audience whether it’s through social media, an email list, a congregation, or even our own family. Howard Ross encourages us to re-establish integrity so that we can lead people well and speak up about important issues in a healthy and effective way.

Connect with Howard Ross: https://howardjross.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How is our need to belong tearing us apart?
What’s our personal responsibility in navigating change?
How can we restore hope for this generation?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Being part of something bigger than yourself
Changes in agreeing and disagreeing with others
Connecting and supporting each other and recognizing unconscious bias

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BIO:

Howard Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate and is considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing unconscious bias. He is the author of ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose and Performance, (published by Rowman and Littlefield in conjunction with SHRM in 2011), and the Washington Post best seller, Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives, (published by Rowman and Littlefield in 2014). His latest book, Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart, released by Berrett-Koehler in May of 2018, won the 2019 Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal for Social Change and Social Justice.

Howard has specialized in the synthesis of neuro-cognitive and social science research and direct application re: Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility work. His client work has focused on the areas of corporate culture change, leadership development, and managing diversity. Ross has successfully implemented large-scale organizational culture change efforts in the area of managing diversity and cultural integration in academic institutions, professional services corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and retail, health care, media, and governmental institutions in 47 of the United States and over 40 countries worldwide. In addition, Howard has delivered programs at Harvard University Medical School, Stanford University Medical School, Johns Hopkins University, the Wharton School of Business, Duke University and Washington University Medical School and over 20 other colleges and Universities. Howard served as the 2007-2008 Johnnetta B. Cole Professor of Diversity Professor of Diversity at Bennett College for Women, the first time a white man had ever served in

How to Make GOOD Decisions (Dr. Gleb Tsipursky) May 27, 2020

Being a leader fills our days with decisions that affect others. In this episode, we learn how to make helpful decisions and avoid reactions that damage our relationships and businesses.

Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, intentionally-recognized thought leader Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases by developing the most effective decision-making strategies.

He has over two decades of consulting, coaching, and training experience as CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, and over 15 years of experience in academia as a cognitive neuroscientist and behavioral economist. Dr. Tsipursky writes for Inc. Magazine, Time, Scientific American, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. A best-selling author, his new book is Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters.

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LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What’s your reaction when people say to just go with your gut?
What are cognitive biases, and how do they affect us?
Is it possible to operate free of all biases?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Avoiding disasters in leadership
How to make good decisions
Emotional control and Mindfulness
The importance of working with pessimists when you’re an optimist

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CONFIDENCE as a LEADER (Scott Miller) May 25, 2020

As leaders, we often feel pressure to portray ourselves a certain way. Scott Miller joins us today to share how to lead well while being yourself and constantly improving. He reminds us that there are many kinds of leaders and leadership styles. He gives us permission to focus on what matters to us rather than what we think others believe we should care about.

Scott Miller is a 24-year associate of FranklinCovey and serves as the executive vice president of thought leadership. Scott hosts the world’s largest and fastest growing podcast/newsletter devoted to leadership development, On Leadership.

Additionally, Scott is the author of the multi-week Amazon #1 New Release, Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow, and the Wall Street Journal best-seller, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team.

Scott authors a weekly leadership column for Inc.com and is a frequent contributor on podcasts, and webinars. Previously, Scott worked for the Disney Development Company, and grew up in Central Florida. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and three sons.

Connect with Scott: www.managementmess.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Have you always considered yourself to be a leader?
Where did you start tapping into your own leadership potential?
Who is the leader people want to follow?
How has your day-to-day shifted as you’ve learned more about leadership?
How do we become a better listener?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Specialists vs. Generalists
Humility that’s born out of confidence
Being willing to change strategy but not character
Why we all struggle with confidence

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WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG | The TRUTH of Our Being May 20, 2020

Today we are connecting with the author of The Shack, William Paul Young. Although this show is mostly about creativity and making a living doing what you love, one of the deeper issues underlying all the internal work we have to do as ambitious creatives is addressing spiritual pain and how we view God. Paul’s work has really impacted my life and it’s an honor to get to share his message with you.

WHO IS WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG?

Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve, The Shack Reflections and Cross Roads Reflections, and Lies We Believe About God, was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua). He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his growing family in the Pacific Northwest.

Connect with Paul Young: http://wmpaulyoung.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we explore faith without ostracizing ourselves?
How do you know you’ve experienced the True God?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Moving past hurt by religion & lies we believe about God
Dealing with shame and the need to belong
Overcoming the addiction of certainty

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Believe in Yourself and Become UNSTOPPABLE (Unstoppable Tracy) May 17, 2020

Today we are talking about how you can develop a belief in yourself (no matter what your circumstances) and become UNSTOPPABLE. We have with us the incredible, “Unstoppable Tracy” who shares with us how she was able to disarm her own limiting beliefs and defy what others told her to be “impossible”.

Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt won a bronze medal in downhill para-skiing, climbed the Himalayan mountains, captained 110-foot-tall ships in the Atlantic, was named the #1 Female Transformational Leader by the John Maxwell Team out of 160 countries, a Corporate Consultant, and mentioned in Oprah Magazine .

Oh, did I mention she was born a 4-way amputee?

Connect with Unstoppable Tracy: https://unstoppabletracy.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we say yes to your calling in the midst of setbacks
How do we identify as a leader when we don't feel like one?
What are the common practices for developing belief in yourself?"

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How she has used "relentless questioning"
Going "all in" and making things happen
Throw yourself into difficult situations

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GENEROUSLY Selling (Bob Burg) May 13, 2020

As leaders, we often create products and services to help others. Then we find ourselves trying to sell these items that have the potential to change people’s lives. But because we don’t enjoy or understand sales, we can find ourselves stuck.

Bob Burg joins us today and reminds us that selling is not about us or our products but rather about those we’re serving, their problems, their values, and their trust.

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.

Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 950,000 copies and it has been translated into 28 languages.

His and John’s newest parable in the Go-Giver Series is The Go-Giver Influencer.

Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch in his town of Jupiter, Florida.

Connect with Bob Burg: https://thegogiver.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What was the turning point for you in increasing sales?
How do you advise people to practice servant-hood?
What’s the balance between giving and asking?
What is real influence?
What do you wish you’d started sooner?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Re-framing our thoughts around sales
How to practice boundaries around giving
What is influence and how to make a difference as leaders

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Elevating EMPATHY in our CULTURE (Brandon Farbstein) May 11, 2020

As leaders, we have the power to help others feel seen and heard. We have the ability to bring out the greatness in others and put a stop to damaging treatment of people around us. We have the opportunity to lead by example. Brandon Farbstein joins us today and challenges us to develop deep empathy for not only others, but for ourselves.

Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and innovating your own solution. At just 20 years old, he is a renowned empowerment speaker, Gen Z activist and author. Brandon was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2, and has turned his life experience of suffering, isolation, and victimhood into empowerment, impact and influence. After a severe battle with cyberbullying in high school, Brandon decided to share his story- to both offer hope and to enact change.

Whether on tour with his recently published book Ten Feet Tall, sharing his message with students at schools across the country, or working with Fortune 100 companies like Facebook and HP, Brandon consistently delivers tools to audiences of all ages to shift perspectives and strengthen their mindset. In 2018 Brandon was named in TigerBeat & Instagram’s #19under19 as one of the 19 most influential teenagers in the world with his mission to elevate empathy.

Connect with Brandon: brandonfarbstein.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How did you shift from thinking you were a mistake to speaking up for yourself and others?
How did you get over resentment and forgive people?
How can we develop empathy?
Do you have advice for those with a story to share but are afraid?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why empathy is the key to unlocking our inner greatness.
Being deliberate online and with who we spend time with
Getting comfortable in our own skin and developing empathy for ourselves.

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Unconventional Approach to MONEY (Chris Guillebeau) May 06, 2020

Today I had the honor of connecting with Chris Guillebeau about the unconventional approaches we can take towards money and why we should LEAN IN when things get uncomfortable.

Chris Guillebeau [Gil-a-bow] is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books that have been translated into more than thirty languages. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.

His daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than two million times a month. He is also the founder of the World Domination Summit, an event for cultural creatives that attracts thousands of attendees to Portland, Oregon every summer.

Connect with Chris: chrisguillebeau.com

Buy Money Tree: https://moneytreebook.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we unlearn unhealthy money mindsets?
How has traveling the world influenced how you view money?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Embracing the conversation about money
Self-awareness about money
Why we should focus on increasing income over saving

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How to Tactfully & BOLDLY use Your VOICE (J.S. Park) May 04, 2020

“No one is so far removed from healing that we cannot find it.” That comes from today’s guest, viral blogger, pastor, hospital chaplain, and someone you need to be following on Instagram, the J.S. Park.

Today we dive in deep to talk about the multiple voices we carry, how we can find our one true voice, and unapologetically use it. We also have an important conversation about validating and listening to the stories of those around us and finding the TRUTH in the midst of the noise.

JS. PARK, (BA Psychology, Univ. South Florida; MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a hospital chaplain, viral blogger, and teaching pastor. As an interfaith chaplain at a large hospital in Tampa, he provides grief counseling and assists with end-of-life care.

He also serves as a community care chaplain at Metropolitan Ministries, one of the largest nonprofit charities on the east coast, which serves the homeless in Tampa. He loves to play the drums and guitar, and has a sixth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He lives in Tampa, FL with his wife, Juliette, a nurse practitioner.

Connect with J.S. Park: https://jsparkblog.com

Buy his latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Voices-We-Carry-Finding-Clamor/dp/0802419895

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Where is truth in the midst of multiple perceptions?
How do we use our voice authentically and overcome the fear of offending others?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Giving room for others stories and listening
What is at the root of people pleasing?
How can we say the hard things in a way that can be heard by everyone?
Finding TRUTH even in the midst of unfavorable voices

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How to CREATE Confidence (Heather Monahan) Apr 29, 2020

Today we are talking with confidence expert, Heather Monahan about how we can step into our power and overcome insecurity.

Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, TedX speaker and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite.

As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018.

Heather’s new book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon.

Heather’s new show, Creating Confidence , debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs.

Heather’s has been featured in USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company and The Steve Harvey Show. Most recently adding Guest Professor at Harvard to her list of accomplishments. Heather and her son Dylan reside in Miami.

Connect with Heather: www.heathermonahan.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Where does insecurity come from? How do we overcome it?
What are signs of confidence?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How to CREATE confidence and overcome shame
Using affirmations to build confidence/the importance of representation
Leaning into fear and “going in”.

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Take Control of Your Mind and Overcome FEAR and (Jack Canfield) Apr 27, 2020

Today’s episode is a special one. I had the honor of connecting with THE Jack Canfield to talk about how to move past fear, take control of unhealthy thoughts, and lean into the success he believes we are all capable of.

Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has developed 42 New York Times bestsellers, and holds a Guinness Book World Record for having seven books on the New York Times bestseller list simultaneously.

Known as “America’s #1 Success Coach,” Jack has studied and reported on what makes successful people different. Over the last 40 years, his compelling message, empowering energy and personable coaching style has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams. He has been a featured guest on more than 1,000 radio and television programs in nearly every major market worldwide. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Buy Jack’s latest book: https://www.jackcanfield.com/success/the-success-principles-workbook/sp/launch.html

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we balance achieving/improving and surrender?
What keeps us back from taking action? Experiencing Success?
Moving past inadequacy

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Overcoming the negative stigma around success and wealth
Jack’s view on spirituality and why every entrepreneur should practice the “hour of power”
Unconscious limiting beliefs and how to overcome fear
Risking Rejection and the “9 no’s” exercise
Why we should become an “ask-hole”

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ADVENTURE & Leadership (John Gronski) Apr 21, 2020

Being a leader is an adventure. It opens us up to criticism but also gives us opportunities to serve others. John reminds us of the importance of creating more options in our lives and tells us how to do that. He shares the role of divine intervention and vulnerability in his own life.

John is a proven combat leader with over forty years’ service in the United States Army including active duty and in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. John is a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar leader. John is a thoughtful leader and he has a reputation as a servant leader.

The Ride of Our Lives is a true story of John Gronski’s bicycle ride across the United States with his wife, Berti, and fifteen-month-old son, Stephen. In the 3-month adventure the Gronski family experience trials, triumphs, and learning lessons. They discovered incredible people from Tacoma Washington to Scranton Pennsylvania. They faced wind, rain, traffic, and an angry bull. They never gave up. The book is a powerful reminder that neither should you.

Connect with John: https://johngronski.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What event shifted things for you?
How did you handle the responsibility you had as a leader?
How would you define leadership?
What’s one key thing you wish younger leaders could grasp?0

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Leading in high risk situations
Gaining confidence through action
Trust within an organization
Bicycling across the U. S.
Not letting kids be an obstacle to goals

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5 Steps to a Better MORNING and Better Life (Glenn Lundy) Apr 14, 2020

We often hear the phrase “servant leader,” but Glenn gives us a clear picture of what that looks like. He reminds us that we are leaders no matter what. The question is whether we are leading people where they need to go or not. Glenn shares how his study of successful people led him to focus on giving to others and how we can put that to practice in practical ways.

He is a husband to 1, a father to 7, and the host of the wildly popular Facebook Live show #RiseAndGrind. He’s been seen at places like Hustle and Grind Con, Grow Your Business For God’s Sake! and many more stages across the country. Glenn has been spotlighted on ABC, NBC, and CBS, and is an expert in dealership culture development, and leadership training.

With 20 years experience in the automotive industry, Glenn lead a dealership from 120 cars a month to an 800% increase in sales in five years, becoming the 2nd largest used car franchise in the country. His unique style makes him one of the most coveted GM’s in the business. Glenn has the unique ability to help identify the areas for growth in your store, and teach creative ways to invoke your dealerships spirit. With a background in sales, and finance, he uses his skill sets to create growth, as well as tapping into the mental side of human development.

Connect with Glenn: glennlundy.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How did you make this night and day transition from rock bottom?
How do you unwind in the midst of all you have going on?
How do you balance growth with impact?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Establishing a solid morning routine
Growing a business through putting employees first
Giving people what they ask for
The five steps to start your morning off right
Rising everyday with intention and purpose

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Raise Your Vibration, Beating Chronic Pain, & Taking Control of Your Health (Adri Kyser) Apr 13, 2020

As Unconventional Leaders, we can feel like we don’t belong. It can make us shrink back. Adri reminds us of the importance of pressing on in those circumstances. She gives us practical advice for switching gears when we’re in a slump. She shares healthy ways to respond to situations beyond our control.

Adriana Kyser is an international wellness expert who has spent the past 15 years helping highly-driven women stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed and start living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Using her Enlightened Alchemy™ method, she has helped thousands of women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased confidence and productivity.

Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications (including NLP, coaching, and yoga) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she’s not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she’s being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime’s “The Focus”, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine . She’s the co-author of the best seller book “Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship”.

Connect with Adri: http://www.adrikyser.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What made you step out and use your voice after being silent in public for months?
How do you navigate sharing your story?
How did you go from studying law to entering the wellness industry?
How do we make sense of situations that are not ideal?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Being proactive with your mental health
Standing up for yourself and others
Finding the hidden gems of your story to help someone else
Overcoming negative self-talk
Ways to raise your vibration in difficult times

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Healing the HOME (Terry Grahl) Apr 08, 2020

We as leaders often end up in a different place than where we set out from the start. Terry shares how an unwanted project was dropped into her life and turned into her passion. She closed her business in exchange for opening a nonprofit. Her work with women reminds us that we have more in common than we may think.

Connect with Terry: https://www.enchantedmakeovers.org/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What prepared you for this calling?
How do you create an intentional home environment?
Do you have moments of regret about dedicating your life to this even though you were hesitant in the beginning?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

The power of naming your home
Being a leader even when you don’t feel like one
How we’re in the same boat as the people we serve
Serving from the place of your passion

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Your SENSITIVITY is a Gift (Kiran Bedi) Apr 07, 2020

Today’s guest Kiran Bedi says that she found her “home” after discovering spirituality. She was working in IT full time but shortly left her career to pursue her calling of being a writer and educator.

Today she shares with us how she was able to train herself to move past logic and surrender to something higher, why deeply feeling your emotions is when you “tap into the divine”, and why being sensitive is a gift.

Connect with Kiran: www.instagram.com/learningtofeelagain

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What message was “shame” trying to tell you?
Why is it important to be sensitive?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why surrender was her biggest lesson in life
Looking at your emotions like a scientist
Being able to sit with discomfort
The power of journaling
Being present through different emotions
Embracing your emotions

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The DAWN after the Dark (John Furniss- The Blind Woodman) Apr 06, 2020

Negative thoughts can quickly lead down a dangerous path, but part of being a leader means taking control of our thoughts rather than letting them control us. John Furniss shows us the dark path our thoughts can lead us down but also how to rebuild and live a life full of light and hope.

Today we talk about discovering the thing you’re meant to do, the importance of the people who come alongside you, and seeing the opportunity in the setbacks you face. We hope this encourages you to be a role model for someone else and not be afraid to talk about your failures.

Connect with John: https://www.theblindwoodsman.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we find a new sense of purpose after tragedy?
What do you do when you feel like giving up?
How do you see more now that you’ve lost your physical sight?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Sharing your story to empower others
Mental health, isolation, and little ways to reach out
The power of social media

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Unbreakable MINDSET (Aaron Hensley) Apr 03, 2020

He earned his black belt at twelve, was the youngest person to be brought under Chuck Norris, and began to travel and teach seminars in junior high. Aaron Hensley has dedicated his life to martial arts and running schools that teach kids self-defense and confidence.

Today we are wrapping up our five part series on how to THRIVE in business in chaotic times by discussing the foundation of it all...having an unbreakable mindset. Aaron shares with us his unconventional approach to business and why pressure creates results.

Connect with Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/hensleypma/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What mindset tips do you have for leaders who are having to quickly adjust? How can we go to the next level in our mindset?
Any tips on building the right culture in your business?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why he wants to find GOOD people and make them GREAT
Why he wants his employees to “have some baggage”
How he has kept his staff after his accountant told him to let them go
How picturing the worst case scenario can help you in difficult times.
How pressure creates motivation

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Being BOLD & Seeing OPPORTUNITY (Chiara Mazzucco) Apr 02, 2020

Chiara Mazzucco is the founder of Bold Self, an empowerment and lifestyle brand for millennial women that helps them live a life of personal, romantic, and financial freedom - all on their terms.

From two weeks late on rent, all credit cards maxed out, and the power shut off in the middle of winter, this single mom made 6 figures in her first 6 months of high value coaching, and over $400k in sales her first year.

Chiara lives a life of freedom and independence, funded by her passion to guide women into sovereignty, personal power, and financial prosperity. She and her team mentor high achieving women who want to live their lives out loud by mastering their magic, raising their standard, and living in the most confident, self expressed way. She's into rock n' roll, love poems, Nutella, and honestly, anything 90s.

Connect with her at: https://boldself.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do you make bold decisions when you do not FEEL bold?
How do you let go of perfection and surrender in your business?
How do we operate in freedom when our instincts are to be afraid?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

What is an “alter ego”?
Making peace with uncertainty and fear
Not putting bandaids on things but allowing yourself to feel
Reframing the pivots to and opportunity for creativity
Stepping into your “next level” self
Training yourself to get excited when life throws you curveballs

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Making DIFFICULT Business Decisions (Uché Onyeyiri) Apr 01, 2020

Today we have a very special guest on the show MY wedding photographer, the award winning Master Photographer, and owner of Angelo Gardens, Uche Onyeyiri.

Uche has dominated the wedding photography and event venue business in my home state of Arkansas and shares with us today not only how he build his incredible brand but how he also navigates through difficult times like the Corona Virus that we are all dealing with.

He gives solid business and leadership advice for anyone who is navigating difficult times in their business. Connect with him at: https://www.skytouchephotos.com/ or https://www.angelosgarden.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How can we become better leads through difficult times?
How were you able to grow and scale a photography business?
How can we rise to the occasion during chaotic times?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

The importance of brand building
What gives him a competitive edge
Being real on social media and attracting the RIGHT people because of it
Why we should always be asking ourselves how we can be BETTER

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GENEROSITY and Goodwill Marketing (Joy McAdams) Mar 31, 2020

This is part two of our five part series on business opportunities during difficult times. I connected with THE Joy McAdams to learn about generosity and Goodwill Marketing. Joy is the Chief Relations Officer at MedSnake Media, a LinkedIn influencer with a LOYAL following (for good reason), and an Ironwoman! Joy knows a thing or two about developing GRIT and pushing forward in difficult times.

Today we talk about why she believes “businesses are never going to be the same”, why we should be FOCUSED on building online relationships, and why those who give during this time will not be forgotten. This is a short but sweet interview with a ton of powerful takeaways. Make sure you find Joy’s new podcast “Raising a #Bossbabe” wherever you listen to podcasts.

Connect with Joy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-mcadams-59878a10a/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we sell during these times? What has changed?
What are practical ways we could be giving in our business?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Building digital relationships
Goodwill marketing
Adjusting your message to meet the market

RESOURCES:

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Perfect Time to Start Your ONLINE BUSINESS (Tony Whatley) Mar 30, 2020

This is day one of our five part series about surviving difficult times as a business owner. I got to connect with the incredible Tony Whatley who is also known as the “Side Hustle Millionaire” about what we should be doing right now as online business owners and the importance of being willing to pivot during these times.

Tony Whatley is a business mentor, speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host. He is best known as Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive community which grew into the largest of its kind, with over 300,000 registered members. This business sold for millions in only five years after starting. Amazingly; it was just his part-time business!

Connect with Tony: https://365driven.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How can we become great during difficult times?
Do people hire coaches and consultants when there is an economic downturn?
As entrepreneurs what should we be doing more of right now?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Being open to opportunity and the willingness to pivot
Being creative during difficult times and thinking outside of the box
Overcoming the “time’ excuse
Maintaining Emotional control as an Entrepreneur

RESOURCES:

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Being CONFIDENT on Camera (Daniela Galdi) Mar 24, 2020

Being on camera and speaking in front of others can be TERRIFYING. As a leader however, these are important skills we must develop. Daniela Galdi joins us to talk about how we can become more confident on camera and calm our nerves when delivering our messages.

Today we talk about non-verbals when communicating, why we should appreciate the pause, not be overly cautious when speaking, and connecting with our audiences. We hope this encourages you to get your message out there and be more willing to use the resources that are literally in our hands (hello iphone!) to make an impact.

Connect with Daniela: danielagaldi.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

What is it about being on camera that makes people so nervous?
Where should we look when interviewing and making videos?
What are the small differences between being an “ok” communicator and a master?
How do we balance being “imperfect” (for connection’s sake) and also being professional?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Shifting (or fully changing) careers
Tips for being confident on camera and calming nerves
Leaning into your personality on camera
How mindfulness helps us while being on camera

RESOURCES:

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Client Retention, Results & RAVING FANS (Tony Banta) Mar 23, 2020

Tony Banta is a systems engineer, innovation consultant, and host of the Client Whisperer Show. Beginning his career as a self-taught software developer, Tony quickly realized that the best code could never solve broader leadership issues within organizations. Today Tony works with other client-businesses to maximize client results, increase client retention, and streamline the client fulfillment experience.

Connect with Tony: clientwhisperer.show

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we design our programs in a way that gives clients the opportunity to take action?
How do we deal with our own ego out of the way of coaching?
How do we know when bad results are because of our offering or because we are attracting the wrong clients?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why we should be okay with clients not taking actions and not “rush in to save” them
Our clients don’t need a friend they need a leader
Why data is the number one missed opportunity of leaders
Why entrepreneurs “don’t know how good” they’ve got it

RESOURCES:

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God Cares About My BUSINESS (Tania Hassounia) Mar 18, 2020

At the age of 40, Tania Hassounia met a digital nomad and then had a conversation with God which reshaped how she viewed business and her life’s purpose.

After deciding to pursue her art full time, she said that God spoke to her and gave her an unconventional business plan which led her around the world to do His work. Since then she has traveled to and lived in multiple countries, giving at times, up to half her work week away to charities.

In today’s episode, we not only hear this incredible story but also dig into niching down as an artist, alternatives ways to run your business and live your life, and also why she believes that “God is a marketer”.

Connect with Tania: https://www.drawerfullofgiants.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do we say “no” the many ideas we have and niche down?
How do we make space for God's voice to speak? How do we listen?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Selling your art/making a living from it.
Niching down as an artist/creative
How you can use what you are good at to serve other people
Is God a marketer?

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Making an IMPACT with NAPKINS (Billy Ivey) Mar 16, 2020

About three years ago, Billy Ivey started sharing the notes that he was leaving in his kids lunch boxes online. His posts started going viral which he didn’t fully understand why. As a writer and advertiser, he had spent over twenty years studying how to tell stories and make an impact….but notes on napkins? What were people drawn to?

It all began to make sense however when his wife pointed out that people were not drawn to his notes because of what they SAID, they were drawn to the fact that he was actually writing them for his kids. In today’s episode we talk about not underestimating your own potential, the importance of you sharing your story (no matter how seemingly insignificant), and why making an impact is not as difficult as we make it out to be.

Connect with Billy: www.napkinisms.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

Why are telling stories so impactful?
How can you make an impact when you feel insignificant?
How can you identify opportunities for impact?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How hearing other people’s stories helps you understand your own.
The difference between capacity and potential
Why making an impact is not that complicated

RESOURCES:

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Developing PERSEVERANCE (Tony Memmel) Mar 09, 2020

Although he was born with one hand, Tony Memmel knew that the calling on his life was music. After eight YEARS of building a cast that would allow him to adaptively play not only has Tony’s music taken off (allowing him to play all over the country) but he is also touring speaking to kids with hand/limb-differences and encouraging them to make music a part of their lives.

In this interview we talk about what Tony learned from his parents about grit, why we have to guard, protect, and fight for our gifts, and how by giving to others we are always refilled. One thing Tony said that really hit home for me was that difficult times either “distract you or refocus you”. Let us know your thoughts on this episode by finding us on Facebook at Unconventional Leaders.

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do you teach your children grit? (7:12)
Did you ever deal with anger or bitterness? (8:30)
How did you make it as a musician? (11:00)
What is your favorite lyric you have written? (19:00)
What does it feel like to inspire others? (19:45)
The moment he knew music was what he wanted to do (21:30)
What does music do for you? (24:00)
What were your greatest challenges and how did you overcome them? (25:000

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Connecting with God and trusting Him (13:40)
What other people see as a weakness is a strength (15:50)
You have to work hard for your gifts (17:45)
How he has stayed inspired as a creative (20:30)

Connect with Tony: http://tonymemmel.com/wp/

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BIO:

Tony Memmel is a singer-songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar by building a special cast that he designed out of Gorilla Tape.

Tony has toured to 47 states and 17 countries, sharing his music and his messag

Vulnerability Improves Performance (Kelly Young-Silva) Mar 04, 2020

How can vulnerability IMPROVE performance? How can we use the thing that sets us apart to our advantage?

Today I am joined by my acting teacher, Kelly Young-Silva who is an actress, studio owner, and host of The Kelly Talk Show. In this episode we talk about how she has used acting as a tool to help kids build confidence, embracing discomfort, and why we should own our quirkiness.

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How do we get more comfortable with being vulnerable? Why does it matter?
Nerves help performance
Why we should accept our quirkiness
Creating our own opportunities

Connect with Kelly: https://wmatlantaactingclasses.com/

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Losing 150 LBs & Becoming a Zombie (Moses Moseley) Mar 02, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How to stay focused when you are unmotivated
Reprogramming years of unhealthy behaviors
How to stay the course through discouragement

Connect with Moses: MosesMoseley.com

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Moses J. Moseley (born December 23,1993) is an American actor. Moses J. Moseley was born in Aiken, South Carolina.

Moses Moseley has been modeling since 2010. He didn't begin to seriously pursue his dreams of modeling and acting until he reached his ideal weight. At the age of 16 he tilted the scales at 300 pounds. Two years through diet and exercise he lost over 150 pounds and his dreams of becoming a model and actor proved to be within his grasp. Moses got his first taste at stardom walking out of his class at Georgia State. Moses is best known for playing the role of Michonne's iconic pet zombie on the hit show The Walking Dead and being on the cover of Entertainment Weekly for The Walking Dead. He has since then costarred in the HBO series Watchmen.He also has co-starring roles in USA Network's Queen of the South and BET's American Soul.

Creative Entrepreneurship (Joel Pilger) Feb 24, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why we should not focus on our weaknesses
What to do when you don’t have the resources to hire out
How to see the value in your work
Dealing with imposter syndrome as a young entrepreneur

Connect with Joel: www.RevThink.com

Atlanta Entrepreneur Business Live:

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Joel Pilger helps great creatives run great creative companies. As consultant and partner at RevThink, he advises hundreds of creative firms – studios, agencies, and production companies – based in 23 countries around the world.

In addition to his work as a consultant, Joel fosters an elite community of creative entrepreneurs. He hosts the RevThinking Podcast as well as Qohort dinner gatherings of elite owners in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

Endurance MINDSET (Alyssa Godesky) Feb 19, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How hard work can beat talent
Mindset of doing hard things
Preparing for a career change

CONNECT with Alyssa: www.alyssagodesky.com

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Alyssa's BIO:

33x Ironman Finisher 45x Ultramarathon Finisher Current Fastest Known Time on the Vermont Long Trail (Female/Supported)

After 6 years in the corporate world, Alyssa made the leap to pursue triathlon full-time, and hasn’t looked back. An endurance athlete since 2006, Alyssa takes pride in pushing her limits. You can sometimes find her racing Ironmans on back-to-back weekends, or jumping into an ultramarathon. With seven top-5 Ironman finishes in the professional field, and a personal best Ironman time of 9 hours and 33 minutes, Alyssa continues to be a dominant competitor as she enters her seventh year of professional racing.

After making a name for herself in the triathlon world, Alyssa wanted to make a mark on the trail running world as well. In 2018, she set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Vermont’s 273-mile Long Trail, breaking a 6 year record, with a time of 5 days, 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Hollywood to Cambodia (Scott Neeson) Feb 17, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Why Scott left Hollywood to move to Cambodia
Why human interaction is the most important thing we can do to make an impact
How to listen to the “signs” in our life

Video Scott referenced: https://vimeo.com/377734098

Please support www.cambodianchildrensfund.org

Scott's Bio:

Cambodian Children’s Fund Founder, Scott Neeson, spent 26 years in the film industry, lastly as President of 20th Century Fox International. He managed revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and oversaw the release and marketing of several blockbuster Hollywood films, including Braveheart, Titanic, Star Wars and X-Men.

In 2004, Scott left the film industry to set up Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) after a lifechanging visit the Southeast Asian country. Paying for all of the start-up costs out of his own pocket, Scott started CCF to help just a handful of children. CCF now educates around 1,900 children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia and supports families with community-based projects.

Scott was awarded The Grand Order of National Merit of Cheatopka, the highest honour in Cambodia given to those who perform exceptional services to the nation, in 2018. He received the inaugural Harvard School of Public Health ‘Q Prize’ for his extraordinary leadership in advocacy for children in 2007 and was given the Variety International Children’s Fund annual Humanitarian Award in 2016. He also has an honorary PhD in Humanities from the Pannasastra University of Cambodia.

In 2019, Scott was made Senior Advisor to His Holiness Samdech Bour Kry, the recognised leader of Buddhism in Cambodia. Scott now spends his time based in hnom Penh where he continues to oversee the organisation, taking overseas trips for fundraising.

CCF celebrated its 15-year anniversary in May 2019.

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TIKTOK and Grandma Feb 14, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How Skyler got his grandma on TikTok and have almost a MILLION followers
Tips for using TikTok

Follow Skyler and Jenny Krupa’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_j_dog?lang=en

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Inner Strength And The Heart Of A Lion (David Francisco) Feb 12, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Different ways to find purpose in tragedy
Finding meaning and purpose in any situation
How to leverage momentum and share your message
Networking and building connections in business relationships
How to stay focused on what’s important

Connect with David and order his book: https://www.davidfranciscomusic.com/

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David Francisco is an accomplished singer/songwriter, musician, producer, recording engineer and spinal cord injury survivor. After graduating from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2014, he traveled throughout Europe on a quest to consider the next phase of his life. While on the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, he determined he would forego a traditional career in engineering to instead pursue music creation as his full time endeavor.

He opened and operated a small recording studio in Knoxville for a couple of years before deciding to enhance his producing and engineering skills by attending the world renowned Blackbird Academy in Nashville Tennessee. Three weeks after moving to Nashville, tragedy struck.

While riding his bicycle home from school at lunch to feed his dog, David was t-boned by a distracted driver who ran a red light at a busy intersection. His body slammed into the windshield, launched 10 feet into the air and crashed into the pavement. His back was snapped, his spinal cord severely damaged and his left forearm torn open. It was April 27, 2016, and his life was forever changed.

The following year consisted of intense, full-time physical therapy and rehabilitation at the She

Impacting TRANSRACIAL Families (Tamekia Swint) Feb 10, 2020

Our guest this week Tamekia Swint says was sitting in Poland on a mission trip and god gave her the calling to use hair care to make an impact in the world-What she has created since is going to move you to your core.

Support: www.styles4kidz.org. All donations are tax-deductible.

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How can we support transracial communities better?
How she has dealt negativity/resistance towards her mission
Keeping focused on your calling when you feel discouraged

RESOURCES:

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Racism and Decolonized Faith (Jo Luehmann) Feb 05, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

How do we begin to uncover our own biases
The backfire effect: how to deal with resistance
Handling rejection

RESOURCES:

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WATCH on Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgHifq5NuEs

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Jo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor and teacher of theology and decolonized faith. She moved to the US in 2006 to intern at a church in Las Vegas, NV and get her Masters in Ministry and Theology from Point Loma Nazarene University.

She worked in churches and ministries for over 10 years, she has taught different theology classes and developed curriculum encouraging Christians to put the feet of their faith to the fire.

Alongside her husband she started the non-profit The Living Room Foundation which challenges traditional notions of church life and encourages, teaches and equips people to allow their own living rooms to become safe spaces of transformation, healing and belonging.

Jo has been married for 10 years and has 4 children. Her and her family live in San Diego, CA

Using COMEDY to Heal (Garnett Briscoe) Feb 03, 2020

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Overcoming trauma and forgiving his father
Why he decided to go “all in” with comedy
How comedy can heal

RESOURCES:

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How to Deal with REJECTION (Kurt Mueller) Jan 27, 2020

FROM TODAY's EPISODE:

Training our brains to deal with rejection
How to separate our identity from rejection
How to keep ourselves from becoming bitter after rejection

RESOURCES:

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KURT's BIO:

Impacting lives and helping clients build a lifetime of financial security since 2012, Kurt spent most of his early years in St. Louis, Missouri. Kurt is the oldest child and has 2 younger sisters and 1 brother. His brother is currently battling a very aggressive form of Leukemia and this inspired Kurt to become more involved with the local Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. During his childhood, he lived in American Samoa for 3 years, as well as Saudi Arabia for 3 years. When Kurt returned to the United States, he attended The Citadel and graduated in 2005 with a BS in Political Science. He earned his Master’s of Science degree in Biosecurity-Emergency Preparedness from St. Louis University in 2009.

In 2003, Kurt met his future wife to be during a trip to Rock Hill, SC and they were engaged in September 2005. In 2006, on a warm April day on Edisto Beach, Kurt tied the knot with his beautiful wife, Megan, who is a Barnwell, SC native. Megan has been working as an Anesthetist at Augusta University since 2011. They have two sons, Drake, 6 and Gage, 3 and reside in North Augusta, SC. Kurt continues to coach his oldest son's YMCA teams including soccer, t-ball and basketball.

Kurt transitioned into the financial world after discovering his passion for helping others with financial planning. He changed his career path in January 2012 and never looked back. As Kurt’s career progressed, he expanded his financial knowledge by obtaining his CLU designation in May of 2016, the ChFC designation in October of 2017 and the CFP designation in November of 2018.

Today, Kurt's passion lies in helping others plan for their financial future and develop into tomorrow's leaders. He considers himself a GO-GIVER and is passionate about giving back to the CSRA community that has welcomed him with open arms. He currently serves as a board member for the United Way of Aiken County and the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Kurt volunteers his time mentoring at Belvedere & Mossy Creek Elementary School in North Augusta. In addition to the local chambers, Kurt is involved in a men's fitness group known as F3 and recently spearheaded an expansion of the group to True North Church in North Augusta. He is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Aiken County and Leadership North Augusta. In an effort to give back to his Alma mater, Kurt is an active member of the local CSRA Citadel Club.

From May-October 2017, Kurt volunteered his time as Executive Chair for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk. Recently, he was asked to serve as the Executive Chair of the American Heart Association Heart Walk from October 2017-February 2018 and gladly accepted the challenge to help such an impactful local charitable organization.

Kurt also created the North Augusta

Online ENGAGEMENT (The Right Way) Richard Moore Jan 22, 2020

From Today’s Episode:

Using the offline world as cues for the online world
Boundaries online with our personal lives
Number one mistake new solopreneurs make

Connect with Richard: https://therichardmoore.com/

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Richard Moore originally worked 60 hour weeks in the City of London, before deciding to build his own businesses and help others do the same.

After building companies from the trenches up, by taking ownership of sales teams, coaching leadership roles and consulting with multi-hundred million pound organisations, Richard created his own company to help others get massive traction as they launched their businesses.

As he did this, Richard invested in many of the companies he helped to create and shared with the world his views on business, through the weekly live Q&As he runs online, to speaking gigs in front of business owners in his space and his weekly blog. Richard also created products such as the Monetize You course, the Basics of Sales course and direct mentoring of established businesses, using his 16+ years of experience in the space.

Now, Richard has brought to life the Entrepreneur Business Live events series. Operating across the globe, in London, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Melbourne, Barcelona and many more, “EBLive” has been rewriting the way networking events are built and are able to “do good”. By creating a community first and then providing them with world class speakers, a networking space and making donations to approved Charity Partners, impact is being felt not just by those that attend but also those less able; served by charities.

Richard has since been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc, Thrive, Influencive, Humans 2.0 Podcast and many others.

Affirmation SONGS (Lowry Olafson) Jan 20, 2020

From Today’s Episode:

How to create affirmations
Why you should put music to your affirmations
The creative process of songwriting

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Lowry is a professional songwriter and keynote speaker who has released nine CDs and toured the globe.

He is passionate about inspiring people to see greater possibility for themselves and push past their limits – and uses music as a powerful tool to reach both people’s heads and hearts.

As he loves to say "It's your life. Make it sing."

In addition to his concerts and musical keynotes, Lowry has led almost 500 songwriting sessions songs to help more than 10,000 people to create a deeper sense of connection and purpose in their work and their lives.

Lowry can often be found in his yellow rowboat "The Ship of Dreams" basking in the magic of his home on BC’s spectacular Sunshine Coast.

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Beating Depression with GRATITUDE with Matana Jacobs Jan 16, 2020

From Today’s Episode:

What is gratitude?
How do we practice gratitude?
What if you are struggling with depression or cannot find gratitude?

Connect with Matana: https://hopetorecharge.com/

Apply for our Elite Mastermind: http://heatherparady.com/apply

From Janitor to BRAND Dominator with AJ Adams Jan 13, 2020

From Today’s Episode:

Why he doesn’t work on his own brand
Why you should start with strategy (not the visuals)
How lunch at Taco Bell changed his life.

Connect with AJ: www.ajadams.biz

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ADVENTURE Happens to the Adventurous Jan 10, 2020

Today we talk about welcoming in adventure (even when it's inconvenient).

The Third Door: https://amzn.to/2t7yGZb

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Facebook Ministry (Kyle Butler) Jan 08, 2020

From Today’s Episode:

What is Grace?
Creating your own path
What to do when you don't feel supported in your work

Kyle Butler uses social media to teach the New Covenant of Grace through the lens of God's massive unconditional love for all mankind

Connect with Kyle: http://kylelbutler.com/

How to start a BUSINESS with Tim Alison Jan 06, 2020

From Today’s Episode:

What is respectful defiance?
Why he has never struggled making money
Why we do not have a good relationship with money
What to do if we are feeling trapped

Tim Alison is a lifelong entrepreneur who advises and mentors corporate employees on how to create a pathway to self-employment. Tim is also a public speaker, author, and host of the Top 100 Podcast Screw the Naysayers Podcast where he has interviewed thought leaders such as Seth Godin, Heather Monahan, and Corey Poirier.

At the age of 31 Tim walked away from a six-figure job and moved, with his family, to a tiny fishing village in Nova Scotia Canada. The naysayers laughed when he started an educational software company. They stopped laughing when his sales topped $10M. Thirty-one years later Tim still lives in that same fishing village. His favorite saying is “Know the life you want and have the courage to live it.” He has a special affinity for anyone that consistently challenges conventional wisdom.

Connect with Tim: www.screwthenaysayers.com

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AMBER LILYESTROM (Ignight) Dec 30, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How her childhood abuse has influenced her business
Developing gratitude and abundance in your business
How to get past the guilt of dreaming
Developing a belief in ourselves and our visions

Connect with Amber: www.amberlilyestrom.com

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Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author and speaker. She has been featured by Entrepreneur, Working Mother Magazine, The Goal Digger and Influencer podcasts and Mentorbox. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast, which has over 100,000 monthly downloads . She is the creator of the Ignite Your Soul Summit, an annual live event in Portsmouth, NH and multiple life-changing online programs.

Amber's mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of an online brand presence. Her transformational mindset work sets her apart in an industry focused on a strategy-first, inner work later approach. She’s worked with thousands of women worldwide building a seven-figure business from home, while also homeschooling her daughter and retiring her husband from his 11-year police career.

Amber spent 10 years working in collegiate athletics marketing before launching her business. She managed the University of New Hampshire Wildcats brand, where she taught sports marketing and mentored student interns. She was recognized as one of the top sports marketing professionals in the nation and left her corporate career after a life-altering near-death experience that served as the catalyst for her to launch her business. You can learn more and connect with Amber at www.amberlilyestrom.com

TIFFONY JACOBS (Resilience) Dec 23, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How to overcome rejection and be resilient.
Teaching financial literacy to young adults
Hope (and advice) for those in the helping professions

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Tiffony Jacobs is an original Freedom Writer. She co-authored the #1 New York Times bestselling book The Freedom Writers Diary with 149 classmates, then graduated from Wilson High School in 1998, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Training and Development from California State University, Long Beach in 2006.

After the book turned into a movie featuring Hilary Swank, Freedom Writers (2007) Tiffony went on to organize and facilitate teacher workshops while coaching, speech writing, and leading a Charted Toastmasters Club to develop members into keynote speakers. She was integral in training over 600 educators around the world to bring socio-emotional learning and diversity into their classrooms. Tiffony is currently a licensed financial professional and motivational speaker; inspiring audiences to overcome domestic violence, homelessness, and to increase their financial knowledge.

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OFFICE NAME: WSB Atlanta

ADDRESS: 3235 Satellite Blvd Duluth, GA 30096

PHONE: 770-335-4550

MEETING / TRAININGS: Tues 7pm; Sat 10am

OFFICE NAME: Jimmy Carter Financial Center

ADDRESS: 3805 Crestwood Pkwy, Suite 500 Duluth, GA 30096

PHONE: 470-375-7759

WORKSHOP: Mon, Tues, Thur 7pm; Sat 11am

OFFICE NAME: Norcross Office

ADDRESS: 3079 Crossing Park Road Norcross, GA 30071

PHONE: 770-242-7163

MEETING / TRAININGS: Tues 7pm; Sat 10am

LAUREN ELIZ LOVE (Enoughness) Dec 18, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Breaking free from perfectionism
Creating from a place of life instead of pressure
How to let go of attachment to goals

Lauren Eliz Love is the founder of Badass Business Babe and has dedicated her life to transforming businesses and the women who run them. In 2015 Lauren left her corporate job as a National TV News producer and stepped into online entrepreneurship with zero back up plan and a desire to help women step into their highest version of self. Today she runs a million dollar business providing transformational tools for women everywhere.

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CATHY HELLER (Courage) Dec 16, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Why she believes “I don't know” is a limiting belief’
The best thing you can do for your business
Finding Courage in Imperfection

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ZACH PINCINCE (Hypnosis) Dec 11, 2019

Is Hypnosis real? Zach Pincince is certified with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and insured under the National Association of Mobile Entertainers (NAME), Zach Pincince performs stage hypnosis shows for local colleges, high schools, and corporations in the Greater Boston Area.

From Today’s Episode:

Why most of us are hypnotized by our own fears and limitations
The secret of hypnosis
Why failing has made him successful
How to not allow your old stories to hypnotize you

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Seth Godin | How to Build CONNECTION Online Dec 09, 2019

We know we need to be generous, and we want to be generous. Seth Godin joins us today and shares a deeper understanding of how we can do that. He also reminds us what people need and don’t need from us as leaders.

SETH GODIN is the author of 19 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people.

He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His latest book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world.

In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. His podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide.

In 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. More than 20,000 people have taken his powerful Akimbo workshops, including the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar.

Connect with Seth: www.akimbo.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

How can we make deeper connections online?
How do we show up consistently even when we don’t feel like it and still be authentic?
How do we maintain boundaries when sharing online?

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Accepting that not everyone sees things the way you do
Breaking down the meaning of “friends” and “followers”
Hobbies vs. being a professional
How to connect and build trust online
Setting up boundaries in a digital world
Why authenticity is “a trap”

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Validating Your IDEA (Mike Grabham) Dec 05, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Why we should prove an idea before we go all in
How to validate your idea
Why we should not love our idea above the problem

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NETWORKING and Building Something UNCONVENTIONAL (Shawn Anthony) Dec 04, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Knowing yourself, Positioning yourself, and presenting yourself
Why he believes that sharing your vision is playing small
Why he believes successful people are partially delusional
The importance of environment and identifying where your audience is

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MINISTRY and Marketing (Anthony Dicks) Dec 03, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How to balance service/ministry and business
How do we know our calling?
How to find our purpose through fulfilling needs

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How To BE YOURSELF Online (Marianne Cantwell) Dec 02, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How to be FULLY yourself online
How to balance challenging yourself and compromising yourself
Balancing personal growth and business growth
Building confidence

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Naked MINDFULNESS (Shelley Brown) Nov 27, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Getting rid of labels.
Mindfulness practices
Redefining success

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Brand Fitness (Rich Cardona) Nov 26, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Fostering connection online
Building confidence to be seen online
Attracting the right people in your business

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Selling Through STORY (Marc Logan) Nov 25, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Why capturing attention is not enough
Creating intimacy with our audience
How to get feedback from our audience (when they are silent)

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Unconventional Conversations: Recap of Neil Pasricha Interview Nov 21, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Practicing Self-Awareness
Authenticity and Building Tribe
Cultivating the Right Environment

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Starting Small Creating Greater Impact (Chris Marlow) Nov 19, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How starting out small can make the greatest impact.
Stepping into your calling by utilizing the resources you already have.
How creating a strong community can help you achieve your goals.
How to implement past experience in your current position.

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Transitioning Careers and Embracing Change (Phil Hayes St Clair) Nov 18, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How to navigate change in careers and/or entrepreneurship
The importance of play and curiosity in our work
How to not lose heart during difficult times

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Practicality of Goals (Alex Joudy) Nov 14, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Overcoming insecurity.
Why are we afraid of no?
You can achieve a lot in a short amount of time if you just start
Not beating yourself up.

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Tasks That Move the Needle (Mike Koziol) Nov 13, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Identifying the most important tasks
Finding the answers you need within
How to navigate social media and still be productive

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Abandonment Recovery (Michelle Madrid-Branch) Nov 12, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Stepping into your true identity and calling
The greatness in your broken places
Forgiveness allows space to show you who you really are

Michele’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greater-than-podcast-michelle-madrid-branch/id1322867114

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Leading Through Grief Nov 11, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Different Types of Grief
The unnecessary suffering around grief
Allowing space to grieve

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Communication Ninja Skills (Lisa David Olson) Nov 09, 2019

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From Today’s Episode:

You are not really listening if you just say no
Staying no stops a scene
“Connecting is building trust”

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Leveling UP (Lane Belone) Nov 07, 2019

Topics from Today’s Episode:

Pick the thing that is the path of least resistance
Leveling up is individualized
Seeing the POTENTIAL in yourself.

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Why Unconventional Leaders? (Ryan Hartley) Nov 06, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

The importance of joy in your work
Why is “impact focused” important?
Why humor is important

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Neil Pasricha: How To Navigate Change, Wrestle With Failure, and Live an Intentional Life Nov 05, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Why we should brag about our losses
The success triangle
Why we should go after small ponds
How to rig a game so you can win it
How to lean more into your identity as your competitive advantage

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Sharing Your Story (Luke Frazier) Nov 02, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

How to share your story (even when its painful)
The importance of healing
Why naps are awesome.

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Luke's Bio:

Luke is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of depression2extinction, a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression through Emotional Awareness training for teens and young adults. Deeper than that, Luke is passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and cared for. He strives to embody the unconditional love shown in the walk of Jesus Christ. From starting podcasts & media programs to barbering and running a non-profit, Luke has a desire to be around people and build family wherever he can.

Say Things Better (Lila Smith) Oct 30, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Setting intention before you speak
Why modeling after someone else may not be the best idea
How to ATTRACT your ideal communication partner

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Marcus Aurelius Anderson | What I Learned from Dying Oct 29, 2019

From Today’s Episode:

Why information is NOT the answer
How to know the “next step” (Hint: we already do)
You are going to make an impact- what kind is it going to be?
Just be quiet and uncomfortable.
It’s really not about balance it’s about blend

Guest: Marcus Aurelius Anderson

Website: http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/
TEDx Talk “The Gift of Adversity”: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iXicUawrH6o
Book: “The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose”:
https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Adversity-Overcoming-Paralysis-Purpose/dp/1978225547

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Overcoming Emotional Blocks with Kahila Hedayatzadeh Oct 21, 2019

Topics from Today’s Episode:

Why she doesn’t focus on “looking at the past”
Focusing on strengths not weaknesses.
The way we think about things can cause disease
Can we change?
What stories are we telling ourselves? About who we are? Being Conscious and Aware of how we are treating ourselves?

Kahila Hedayatzadeh is a trained psychotherapist who created her own coaching practice with the purpose of helping more people overcome mental and emotional blocks, which create disease in all areas of personal, professional, and our body. Connect with Kahila: https://www.meetkahila.com/

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Identifying Your Gift with Danielle Laura Oct 16, 2019

Topics from Today’s Episode:

Living a “fully expressed life”
Letting go of limiting identities
How do you discover your “gift” and “calling”
Paying attention to the “patterns” or “clues” in your life
Balancing feminine and masculine energy
Working your schedule around your energetic blueprint
Ego vs. God-given big dreams.

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Healing Money Blocks with Abby Rohrer Oct 09, 2019

Topics:

Why do we feel guilty talking about money?
How can we heal energetic blocks around money?
Are certain people “called” to wealth while others aren’t?

Did you know there could be emotional or spiritual BLOCKS that are keeping you from making certain amounts of money or achieving the kind of success that you want to achieve?

As Unconventional Leaders, we are often doing ALL kinds of inner work to overcome things from our past and level up into who we know we are called to be. This week we are connecting with Abby Rohrer to hear about how we can heal from what she calls “money karma”.

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From Addict to Entrepreneur with Michael G. Dash Oct 07, 2019

Topics:

How Michael broke free from years of addiction
What is a flow state? How can it help addicts?
What is the purpose of money when talking about impact?

This week I had the honor of connecting with Michael D. Dash an entrepreneur, best selling author, a recovering addict, mentor, speaker, and philanthropist. He is the founder of the F.A.T.E. series (From Addict to Entrepreneur) and shares with us today about his journey of overcoming addiction and finding a deeper purpose.

At the age of eleven, Michael was introduced to gambling and that addiction opened the door to multiple other addictions that almost took his life. In today's episode, he shares with us about how a trip to Bali changed his life, and how one simple question, “Would it be so bad to live a different way?” carried him to a new chapter of his career. For more on Michael’s story make sure you grab his book: http://chasingthehighbook.com/

Connect with Michael:

Website: www.michaelgdash.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash

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From Homeless to Multiple Million Dollar Businesses with Nic Peterson Oct 02, 2019

TOPICS:

What is the knowledge and intention gap?
Why we should appreciate when bad things don't happen.
Why it's not always about learning more.
Why we should have a process orientation instead of goal orientation.

Up to this point, Nic Peterson says that he has spent half of his life homeless. Growing up in an abusive environment, even a college counselor told him once that no child should have ever had to experience what he experienced. However, before the age of thirty Nic has been able to redesign his life and create success by being a student and learning from the best minds he could find..

Today Nic shares with us his powerful story, drops some very practical wisdom on how we can go to the next level, and lets us know exactly why it’s NOT always about learning more.

Connect with Nic:

Websites:

Masterymode.com

Nicpeterson.com

profitlayer.com

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Breaking Free from Sexual Abuse with Rene Michelle Sep 30, 2019

TOPICS:

How to forgive the "unforgivable"
How to let go of shame after abuse
How do we know what forgiveness or healing looks like
What can we do through vulnerability hangovers?

After experiencing over twenty years of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse Rene Michelle says she is now able to embrace her story and healing journey.

Growing up in a fatherless home, Rene was subjected to sexual abuse starting at the age of ten years old from multiple "unsafe" men including family members. As a young woman, she had two suicide attempts as well as years of substance abuse and harmful relationships as a means to cope with the trauma she experienced.

In today's episode, we talk about how Rene has not only been able to heal from her past but also use her powerful story to impact women all over the world who struggle with feelings of shame and isolation from the abuse that they experienced. We also dig into the effects of complex trauma, the importance of community, how we can raise our children with confidence and safety, and why healing begins with identity.

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Uncovering Your Unique Message and Mission with Mali Phonpadith Sep 25, 2019

Topics:

How do you tune in to your purpose without getting distracted?
Can we measure “impact”?
Uncovering your unique gifts.

After escaping a devastating war in her home country and living in a refugee camp with her family, Mali Phonpadith moved to the states as a five-year-old little girl. This week we hear her powerful story and learn what it was like for her as a little girl to navigate major life transitions and ultimately connect with her higher purpose.

Mali Phonpadith is the CEO of the SOAR Community Network and is passionate about helping socially conscious entrepreneurs connect with their mission and make a greater impact through their work. In this episode, we dig into the topic of uncovering YOUR unique message and the importance of community in the process.

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How To Build Confidence (Without External Validation) with Joshua Coburn Sep 23, 2019

Topics:

How do you build confidence without external validation?
How to stop comparing yourself to others.
Fitness’ role in developing a stronger mindset.

At the age of 20 years old, Joshua Coburn was ready to take his own life. After growing up in the midwest in a “small farm community” Joshua struggled with deep depression after being marginalized for the way that he looked and his personal goals and interests.

Fast forward almost twenty years and Joshua is a motivational speaker, author, mentor, entrepreneur, and 5% sponsored athlete who’s spent his life & career redefining stereotypes & assisting others in reaching dreams.

How did he turn everything around? How can we as unconventional leaders build confidence, and step into our calling when all odds are stacked against us?

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Website:http://www.joshuacoburn.com
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Changing the World Through Fostering with Katie Finklea Sep 18, 2019

Topics:

How to know if you are called to adopt or foster
Setting up boundaries and practicing self-care while fostering
How to tune in and “be still” in the midst of hectic circumstances

Often when we think about “making an impact” or “changing the world” we think of standing on stage in front of thousands of people or being in the public’s eye in some way. I wanted to bring on Katie Finklea because she and her husband are changing the world through parenting.

Katie is an advocate for fostering and adoption through her organization called Loving Well Living Well, where she educates the church on their mandate to love the fatherless and motherless, whether that is on “the front lines” or by providing support to those within children in the home. This is what leadership is all about. Please connect with Katie at https://lovingwelllivingwell.com/

Resources Mentioned:

The Connected Child: https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001

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Sex Addiction to Spiritual Awakening with Dominick Quartuccio and Bryan Stace Sep 11, 2019

Dominick Quartuccio and Brian Stacy say that a few years ago they were the “last men on earth” who would be talking about spiritual awakening and inner work. But after being faced with a crippling addiction and a diagnosis, their lives began to take a turn. They began a journey towards spiritual awakening that challenged the way they viewed the world and what it means to be a man.

In today’s episode, we talk about a man’s journey towards uncovering years of conditioning that ignores emotions and prevents healing. Dominick and Brian are the founders of DoInnerWork.com and the hosts of The Man Amongst Men Podcast where they explore high-performing men who are doing inner work around purpose, performance and their sex lives.

Topics:

What is “inner work”? What is “Awakening”?
What is sexual addiction?
What is the difference between self-help and spiritual awakening?

Resources Mentioned:

Outwitting the Devil: https://amzn.to/2HYb7qb

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Websites:www.DoInnerWork.com
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A Mother Speaks Out About Suicide with Anne Moss Rodgers Sep 09, 2019

After losing her son to suicide, Anne Moss Rodgers made the brave decision to dedicate her life to raising awareness about mental health and suicide. Although she says it's a “taboo” conversation it is one that we must have in order to shift culture, see the warning signs, and ultimately save lives.

In our conversation, we dig into what it has been like for her to share such a personal story publically, how she worked through her grief to find hope and what we can do as leaders to lead change and prevent deaths by suicide. This is a powerful conversation and I encourage you to download Anne Moss’ free PDF specifically for Unconventional Leaders: www.AnneMoss.com/Unconventional

Topics:

The link between creativity and mental health issues
Connection’s role in suicide
Finding the courage to share your story

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Getting Unstuck from Self-Sabotage with Erin Pheil Sep 04, 2019

Do you feel stuck in this seemingly endless cycle of self-sabotage? You want to change but everyone is telling you that change takes a long time and as a result, you worry that you will never see the results that you want to see.

This week we are talking with Erin Pheil, founder of mindfixgroup.com who says that change can happen a lot faster than we are told and there is a way to tap into the subconscious mind and dismantle the negative beliefs that we have had for years.

Topics:

What is the difference between being “driven” and being an “overachiever”?
How to create alignment between our subconscious and conscious mind
How we can overcome a negative belief system.

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Minimalism in Business with Paul Jarvis Sep 02, 2019

Do you feel overwhelmed in your business? Do you feel so much pressure to do “all the things”, end up struggling just to keep up, all the while not seeing the results that you want to see? This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Paul Jarvis, Author of Company of One to talk about why minimalism in business is the next big thing.

Topics:

TRUE Freedom in business.
The problem with "great opportunities".
The inner-work of minimalism in business.
The true meaning of "enough"

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Website: https://pjrvs.com

Book: https://amzn.to/2jUNOER

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjrvs

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How to Stand OUT in Podcasting with Zachary Babock Aug 26, 2019

While podcasting is becoming more and more popular, show hosts are scrambling to learn how to make their show stand out among the noise. This week we brought back my friend, the Underdog Entrepreneur himself, Zachary Babock to learn how to stand OUT in podcasting.

You may remember him from episode 118 (Listen Here: http://heatherparady.com/episode118) where he shares his story about growing up in addiction, spending time in prison, and then overcoming all odds by becoming a successful entrepreneur and podcast host. Today, we dive into how he has used his story through the podcasting platform to not only grow his business but make an impact.

Zachary says that although no one wanted to collaborate with him in the beginning and he was an “ex-convict turned entrepreneur afterthought” within a few weeks he was able to rank his show as a top 200 podcast and interview celebrities in his field which gave him the leverage that he needed to build his brand.

We talk about how to become a master in your field, why being yourself is critical, and what every podcaster needs to do to get noticed.

Topics:

The four Ws of long-term podcasting success.
Why it's important to be yourself while building your brand.
How to rank your podcast.

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Website: https://underdogempowerment.com/
Podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/podcasts/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduWjPUUKaziMBZy33e2LOQ
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winwithzachb/
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Spirituality and Travel with Lane Belone Aug 19, 2019

Can we use travel as a form of transformation? Why is it important to lean into intuition and trust ourselves during difficult situations? This week, I had the honor of connecting with Special Forces (Green Beret) Veteran turned high-performance coach, Lane Belone to dig into this and much more.

Lane is the business partner of Steven Kuhn (You may remember him from EP 155- 6 Figures Without Marketing) and has an incredible perspective on how travel has the power to transform you and give you a new outlook on life.

Lane shares with us how a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, changed the course of his life, and how “His traveling to over 40 countries on 6 continents, exploring the Arctic and climbing mountains give him a unique perspective to solve problems in the business world.”

We also dig into why trusting yourself is important and how to listen to our intuition. I learned a lot from Lane and am excited to share this powerful conversation with you!

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How travel can inspire change.
How to bridge logic and intuition.
How do we learn “trust”?

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Four Hour work Week By Tim Ferris: https://amzn.to/31OaA1r
Steven Kuhn’s latest interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode155/

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From Vision to Reality with Mike Midgley Aug 12, 2019

When Mike Midgley was in his twenties he was working as an auto mechanic making £25 per week. Deep down he knew he wanted something different with his life and began a personal growth journey toward becoming the man that he envisioned.

He is now a serial entrepreneur achieving successful six and seven-figure exits plus he has raised over £1.6m in Venture capital and franchised his businesses over 68 times.

As a Keynote Speaker, Investment Director, Angel Investor, Executive Coach, Non-Executive Director, Growth Engine Architect (SuccessHub), and the host of #TheOpenMike Podcast, Mike has gained priceless wisdom on what it takes to bridge the gap between idea and execution.

In this episode, we discuss the mental and spiritual implications of success and Mike's formula for achieving your biggest dreams.

Topics:

Identifying and bridging the gap between who you are and who you want to be.
Overcoming the poverty mindset.
How to see challenges as opportunities.

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Website: https://www.thesuccesshub.io/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesuccesshub.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikemidgley.uk

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSuccessHubUK

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-midgley/

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How to Set MASSIVE Goals with Andy Heck Aug 05, 2019

How do you set AND ACCOMPLISH massive goals? Our guest this week, Andy Heck, says that the key is tracking and recognizing that accomplishments are “incremental” and not “monumental”. Andy is the president of Alpin Haus, a family-owned business which provides RV’s, Boats, Ski’s, Swimming Pools, Spas and Fitness Centers in 5 different locations.

He has also completed 6 Ironmans, 13 half Ironmans, and 12 marathons. Andy shares with us about his goal-setting process, how he tracks and visualizes his goals, and how to adapt when life throw’s interruptions our way.

Topics:

How to set goals and still be flexible
Why we should track daily instead of batching
The importance of focusing on small goals

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Website: www.alpinhaus.com

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The Courage to Leave Security with Angela Marshall Jul 29, 2019

Sometimes we find ourselves in a really difficult circumstance where we are at a crossroads between security and calling. Maybe we feel drawn to do something but it would require us to leave “security” behind and take a risk.

This week, we are talking with Angela Marshall the founder of In Other Words by Stone about her journey leaving the financial security of being an NFL player’s wife to pursuing her passion for writing and finding her sense of identity. She also shares a powerful story about when her little girl saved her life and how she won her battle with depression. This is a powerful interview for anyone who feels STUCK and doesn’t know how to move forward.

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6-Figures Without Marketing with Steven Kuhn Jul 22, 2019

Steven Kuhn has built a multiple six-figure business without marketing. Yes, you read that right. After years of experience working with brands, celebrities, and politicians he believes that successful relationships and business all come back to honesty, integrity, and transparency (H.I.T). In today’s episode, he talks to us about intuition’s role in building successful businesses and why it’s important that we create the SPACE to succeed.

Resources:

Listen to Steven’s previous interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode008/

Last Goal Setting Course: https://go.steven-kuhn.com/lgsc

The Immediate Impact Revenue Program https://go.steven-kuhn.com/iirp

Topics:

Creating “space” instead of marketing.
Why certainty is key to achieving your goals.
What is a “mastermind” and how can we create it?

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Website: https://steven-kuhn.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenKuhnOfficial/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenekuhn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveneugenekuhn/

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Guy Gone Keto with Thom King Jul 15, 2019

This week we are talking to the “Guy Gone Keto” about a pivotal moment in his life where he realized that everything needed to change. As the successful CEO of Icon Foods and Steviva, companies centered around natural sweeteners, Thom King was living an unhealthy lifestyle and as he puts it “not living with integrity”. Over the past couple of years, Thom set out on a journey to reclaim his life and shares with us what he has discovered along the way to be life-changing habits and rituals. I learned a lot from Thom today and am excited to introduce you to this unconventional CEO.

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Topics:

Why everyone should suffer from imposter syndrome.
How to find the willpower to make a change.
The importance of journaling and tracking.

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Website:

https://www.Steviva.com

https://www.iconfoods.com

https://www.Thomking.com

https://www.guygoneketo.com

Email: thom.king@iconfoods.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ThomKing

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Body Image with Sarah Stevens Jul 08, 2019

This week I had the honor of connecting with Sarah Stevens founder of The Beautifull Project, which invites women to challenge the notion that they must shrink in order to fit, and supports them as they learn to use their voice and take up space. In this super powerful conversation we talk about what it means as leaders to step FULLY into our calling and accept ourselves from the inside out.

Topics:

What is body trust?
How do we balance growth and acceptance?
How can we show up FULLY and not shrink back?

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Website: https://www.thebeautifullproject.com

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Taking Meditation to the Next Level with Ariel Garten Jul 03, 2019

Ariel Garten says that she has always been fascinated with how the brain and mind work. As a psychotherapist, neuroscientist, and a former fashion designer (who used clothing to teach concepts of psychology) Ariel knew that she wanted to create something that had a positive impact in the world. Her company Muse uses cutting edge technology to help guide users into a peaceful meditation in order to promote the daily practice of meditation.

In this episode, we talk about what actually HAPPENS in the brain during meditation, what the goal of meditation actually is, and how as leaders and entrepreneurs we can use meditation to become more productive and in tune with our work. If you struggle with quieting your mind and want to bridge the gap between KNOWING you should meditate and actually practicing meditation...this episode is for you!

Topics:

Focused attention meditation
Creating the disciple of meditation.
How to be empowered in your own mind

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Cynthia Thurlow: Intermittent Fasting for Leaders Jun 26, 2019

From Today's Episode:

How to implement common-sense health strategies into your daily life
Why not every illness needs to be treated with a pill
How grounding work and intermittent fasting helps secure brain health
Why you need to ditch your favorite protein shakes
How getting more sleep and drinking less caffeine can boost your productivity

Do you get bored with drinking the same protein shakes every day? Maybe you have tried every fad diet out there but still, haven’t gotten the results you want. Or maybe you just feel like you have mental fog and feel sluggish throughout the day. Regardless of where you are on your health journey, there are a few key things that you may not be doing but can greatly benefit from.

Our guest this week, nurse practitioner and founder of CHT Wellness, LLC, Cynthia Thurlow talks with us about intermittent fasting, functional nutrition, and how speaking at a TEDTalk about her 13-day stay at the hospital changed her life. We dive into why pills aren’t always the best way to treat health problems and how we can implement daily strategies that can help increase both our physical health and our brain health as well.

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Website: www.chtwelness.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383/
TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Li_LyPBlc

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Culture of Respect with Mike Domitrz Jun 24, 2019

Topics:

Overcoming anger and using your voice in a positive way.

Mutuality's role in respect

How parents can teach their children consent.

What is at the root of disrespect?

Show Notes:

After getting a phone call that his younger sister had been raped, Mike Domitrz decided to dedicate his life to teaching the concept of "respect" in schools, businesses, and organizations all over the world.

He shares a powerful story of how he and his family were able to shift the inevitable pain and anger they felt after this experience and pour their energy into "leading with love" and fighting to shift the way a culture views respect and consent. After two decades in this business, he has powerful insight of what we can do as leaders (and human beings) to create a culture of respect in our homes, teams, and relationships.

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Website: www.CenterForRespect.com

Social Handles: * www.Instagram.com/MikeRespects

* www.FaceBook.com/MichaelDomitrz

* www.FaceBook.com/CenterForRespect

* www.YouTube.com/c/CenterForRespect

* www.Twitter.com/CenterRespect

* https://www.linkedin.com/company/centerforrespect

* www.linkedin.com/in/mikedomitrz

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Creating a Life using Youtube with Michael Venn Jun 19, 2019

Sometimes we feel limited to only a few choices in life. We need to go to this school, get this degree, and take the best paying job we can find. Creating a life on your own terms seems far fetched. However, my friends... there ARE people out in the world who are able to use their gifts and talents in unconventional ways and live a life free and in control of their time.

I was super honored to connect with Michael Venn, and incredible Youtuber, English teacher, juggler, actor, (etc., etc.) about how he has used platforms like YouTube to build a brand and business around the kind of life that he wanted to live. I have been following Michael for a couple of years now and it was so cool to hear in his own words how he has shaped his career, his best Youtube tips, and a word of encouragement to listeners that it is “never too late.”

Topics Discussed:

How he transitioned from “no one is watching these videos” to seeing traction.
Is it too late to start on Youtube?
Creating an unconventional career on your own terms.

Connect with Michael Venn:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MichaelVenn
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/teacher__michael
Website: www.VIPKidCheatsheet.com
Podcast: www.teachermichaelpod.com

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Leading Through Recovery with Omar Pinto Jun 12, 2019

One of the main reasons that I wanted to start this show was to spread the idea that those who have been through some of the hardest things, make the best leaders. It’s easy to discredit ourselves because of the struggles that we have had in our past. However, our story is often the thing that we can use to really influence others and make an impact.

Omar Pinto joins us today and shares with us about his recovery journey from alcoholism and drugs and how he uses his story to make an impact in the lives of those around him. He said after his daughter was born, he had a “burning boat moment” and has not looked back. Omar shares his powerful story of recovery, forgiveness, and walking into his calling.

Topics Discussed:

What causes us to change?
Letting go of anger and resentment.
Why ‘Finding Your Voice’ is all about baby steps

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Hardship as a Luxury with Justin Keller Jun 10, 2019

What was the most monumental thing that you learned from a past failure? Maybe you discovered how you are able to handle pressure in heated conversations. Or maybe you realized the role of the important people in your life after a failed business venture. One of the biggest connections we have as people are the stories that we share out of our painful experiences.

Our guest this week, brand strategist and author of Rebel Brands and Human Always, Justin Keller joins us as we discuss how to use our hardships as life lessons we can learn from. Justin tells us that when he discovered the importance of personal relationships, he was able to help use his story to connect with other people. When we begin to understand the trials in our lives, we are able to use what we have learned to help leave an impact on those around us.

Topics Discussed:

The importance of establishing personal relationships
Why discipline matters more than hustle
Understanding hardship as a luxury to learn from
Using our stories as leverage to help others
How to use pain to connect people together

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Developing Mental Toughness with Katherine Adamek Jun 05, 2019

Do you struggle with self-doubt? You know, that voice that tells you all the reasons why you should give up on your dreams? We all have self-limiting beliefs that inhibit us from reaching our goals. But what if there was a way we could rewire our brains into believing that we can achieve anything we put our mind to?

Our guest this week, 2x’s Olympic Medalist and owner of Fix Your Mindset LLC, Katherine Adamek shares with us how practicing meditation and self-awareness can bring you closer to reaching your goals. Katherine tells us that when we are able to shift our mindset from constantly striving towards perfection to a mindset of gratitude, we are fully capable of connecting to our vision. When we realize that we do actually have the ability to change the world around us, then we are able to fully step into our callings.

Resources Mentioned:

My Stroke of Insight TED Talk by Jill Bolte Taylor
Vision Pursue Health and Fitness APP - promo code: KAC12
The 5 Second Rule book by Mel Robbins
Katherine’s monthly article on Mindset for OnMilwaukee:https://onmilwaukee.com/author/showauthor.html?id=303

Topics Discussed:

How to practice self-awareness
The importance of meditative thought
Why perfection should never be our end goal
Training your mindset to fully connect with your vision
The difference between wanting validation and needing love
How relying on talent alone stunts your growth

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Business Tips from a Multi-Millionaire with Tom Antion Jun 03, 2019

A multi-millionaire who has never had a job? This week we are talking with Tom Antion from Screw the Commute. He has been a professional speaker and entertainer since 1988 and shares with us about the most UNCONVENTIONAL businesses he has started and how he has been able to generate millions of dollars by thinking outside of the box.

Tom shares some powerful tips and ideas for business owners on how to make more money by working SMARTER (not harder). We discuss residual affiliate programs, why you should announce what you are going to do before you do it, and how creating success gives you the power to make an IMPACT in the lives of others.

Grab Tom’s Two Freebies: His $27.00 ebook "How to Automate Your Business: The 7 Figure Guide to Handling Tons of Clients and Prospects without pulling your hair out." PLUS a whitepaper "What I learned from doing 120 High-Quality Podcasts" https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/

Topics Discussed:

The importance of presenting your products with the BENEFITS first.
Why all ideas are stupid (unless you can prove they are not).
How to make your hobbies tax deductible.

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Going Live (As An Introvert) with Vanessa Lane May 29, 2019

This week we are talking about how (and why) to go LIVE on social media (even as an introvert). We have storyteller and live stream expert Vanessa Lane joining us as she shares her journey of being in the video industry and falling in love with the power of live video.

As someone who classifies herself as an “introvert”, Vanessa talks to us about how ANYONE can go live regardless of personality or tools. She gives practical tips about how we can be more professional in our live videos and connect better with our audiences. You can connect with Vanessa at: http://www.viewitdoit.com/

Topics Discussed:

How (and why) to Go Live
How to “use your voice” as an introvert
Practical lighting and sound tips.
Using non-verbals in video

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Work That Makes You Happy with Ginni Saraswati May 27, 2019

When was the last time you were truly present in a conversation with someone else? Can you remember a time where you just sat down with someone and truly listened to their story without trying to figure out what’s for dinner simultaneously? In this day and age, it is often a lot harder to truly engage and connect with those around us. Luckily, there are simple ways we can better connect with the people in our lives.

Our guest this week, host of The Ginni Show, Ginni Saraswati joins us by sharing the importance of following your own version of what happiness and success looks like to you. Ginni also talks about her early start with working the night shift on a popular radio talk show. We talk about the importance of making your guests feel important by the way we listen to each other stories.

Topics Discussed:

The art of listening to other people
The importance of making people feel important
Finding your version of happiness
How to be a better podcaster/interviewer
Learning how to follow the path that you set for your life
Why hard work pays off if you are dedicated to your passions

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The Future of Voice Technology with Scot Westwater May 20, 2019

Imagine a world where keyboards cease to exist and we communicate strictly through augmented reality. Sound too far fetched and futuristic for ya? Well, the future may not be so far away after all. With devices like Alexa Voice making it easier to find information and do simple commands, we are currently living in a world where we are relying more on technology than ever before. So how can we use this to our advantage?

Our guest this week, co-founder of Pragmatic and voice experience expert, Scot Westwater shares with us how voice technology is helping shape our businesses and the world around us. Scot explains that when we optimize our content using voice technology and flash briefing, we are putting our brands ahead of the game.

Topics Discussed:

How to optimize your content for voice technology
Why the tone of your brand matters to your audience
Using voice technology to answer FAQs for your website
How to utilize Alexa voice for your business or brand
How to optimize your SEO content for longtail information

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Creative Ways to Market Your Book with Megan Starbuck May 08, 2019

Are you an author and need creative ways to market and sell your book? We are continuing our Unconventional Leaders series with two-time author Megan Starbuck who shares with us some awesome tips on how to move BEYOND digital marketing and find creative ways to sell our products.

The inspiration for this came when Megan decided to cut back on the time she was spending on social media and make room for the things in her life that really mattered. She encourages us that we CAN have success without being glued to our phones. Sounds good, doesn’t it!?

Topics Discussed:

Not getting “stuck” in your own industry.
Creative ways to sell your self-published book.
How to break social media addiction.

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Julia Kristina | Mental Health in Online Entrepreneurship May 06, 2019

So often we allow our failures to dictate who we are as people. We may make mistakes in our business but that doesn’t mean that we are a failure. Sure, we may not always make the best decisions or always have the right answers, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep striving for success.

Our guest this week, coach and therapist Julia Kristina shares how to turn our struggles into teachable moments and why it’s okay to suck. Often times our brains aren’t able to discern between actual threats and potential threats so we begin to play small. But, Julia tells that when we embrace our shortcomings and start taking ownership for our failures, we stop allowing our failures to define who we are.

Topics Discussed:

Understanding the difference between a real threat and a perceived threat
How to turn your struggles into teachable moments for your audience
Why we need to share our stories with other people
How to embrace failure and let yourself suck
The importance of a good self-talk

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Leading Change Through Kindness with Ashley Reale Apr 29, 2019

Have you ever felt like something was missing in your life? Maybe you struggle with finding friendships or maybe you’ve never been a part of something greater. But, what if the perfect opportunity to cultivate what you felt was missing was literally inside of you the whole time? What if the missing piece has been you all along?

Our guest this week, owner of Love Everywhere, Ashley Reale wants to spread the message of hope and kindness. After spending her childhood feeling unloved by her family, Ashley has since been on a mission to spread love everywhere she goes. Since starting her business, Ashley has been able to cultivate communities who have been able to share kindness from all over the world.

Topics Discussed:

How we can achieve greatness when we chase our dreams
Why we shouldn’t worry so much about what other people think about us
How simple acts of kindness can make a huge difference in the world
Why we need to make the conscious decision to choose kindness daily
How to become what you are lacking

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Spirituality Apr 26, 2019

Today I share a little spiritual rant with you. I think spirituality places a huge role in our lives, but sometimes I avoid talking about it. In this episode, I share a little of my background with you and my thoughts on spirituality and the role it places in unconventional leadership.

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Ex-Convict to Entrepreneur with Zachary Babcock Apr 22, 2019

Sometimes our circumstances inhibit us from living the life that we want to live. Maybe there were defense mechanisms you developed growing up that you are now having to unlearn. Or maybe you have made mistakes in the past that you are changing for the betterment of your family. However, despite all of the odds, you are still able to rise above whatever life throws at you.

Our guest this week, entrepreneur and host of the Underdog Empowerment, Zachary Babcock shares how he was able to overcome the challenges of his past. To once being a convicted felon to now a successful entrepreneur, Zachary has been able to rise above his past mistakes in order to be the best father figure for his children. Not only has he been able to show up for his kids, but he is also using his story to help the underdogs share their stories to get the respect they deserve.

Topics Discussed:

The importance of sharing your underdog story
How to take back the ownership of your own life
The importance of being vulnerable with your story
How having a strong “why” helps create the life you want to live
Why showing up helps us develop stronger relationships
How not having all of the answers can be a strategy for your business

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How to Transform Your Adversity Into Your Competitive Advantage with Mark Black Apr 15, 2019

Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Break Through” their challenges, limitations and his programs provide the tools to transform your adversity into your competitive advantage.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of living on purpose, how to teach your kids about failure, and why we should take advantage of every day given to us.

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Topics Discussed:

What is resilience and why does it matter?
How to take more risks and overcome the fear of failure
How to make an impact just by being you

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Overcoming Guilt and Depression With Cindy Kolbe Apr 08, 2019

Have you ever struggled with hope? Maybe you struggle with anxiety due to traumatic experiences in your life. Maybe you struggle with depression even if nothing seems wrong in your life. Dealing with mental health issues can leave us feeling empty because they tell us lies about our worth and value. However, there is a way out. When we allow ourselves the ability to ask for help, we can rely on hope for the future.

Our guest this week, author of Struggling with Serendipity and lifelong disability advocate, Cindy Kolbe, shares with us how we are able to cope through depression and anxiety. Cindy shares with us the message of hope through the story of her daughter’s injury. Cindy explains the importance of asking for help and makings sure that our friends and family are aware of how we are feeling and what we are going through. When we are vulnerable with those around us and ask for help, we are able to hold on to hope. There is great power in sharing your story.

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Why depression and anxiety can’t be dealt with alone
How asking for help is a sign of strength
How hope allows us to keep fighting
How taking care of ourselves can help take care of others
How to use your weakness as a strength

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Using Humor to Connect with Lisa David Olson Apr 03, 2019

This week we are talking with author, speaker, and comic Lisa David Olson. Lisa shares with us how she has used comedy to not only cope with a traumatic childhood but also to connect with those around her.

She has a powerful message about why sharing your story MATTERS and how we can use pain from the past to find new purpose and serve those around us. We also dig into improv techniques and how we too can use comedy to make others feel comfortable and enjoy even mundane work days. Make sure to connect with Lisa using the links below!

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Side Hustle Millionaire (Tony Whatley) Apr 01, 2019

Have you ever wanted to start a business but weren’t sure what you were passionate about? Maybe you had an idea to pursue something great but never stepped up because you were afraid of what the critics might say. For most of us, it is easier to play small because we aren’t having to sacrifice our time and energy towards something that may or may not be successful in the long run. But when it comes to time and dedication, we are capable of so much more than what we give ourselves credit for.

Our guest this week, author and entrepreneur, Tony Whatley, shares his experiences of starting businesses and showing up, even when times get hard. Tony tells us that when we play small or allow self-limiting beliefs to take over our mindset, we lose the ability to show up in our businesses. When money becomes our end-goal, we aren’t able to keep going because we lack the purpose and passion for our endeavors. During our conversation, Tony explains that when we begin to get vulnerable and uncomfortable within our businesses, we are setting ourselves up for success. Most of the time we fear stepping out of our comfort zones because what we desperately desire is on the other side of our comfort levels.

Topics Discussed:

How to conquer the employee mindset
Why we need to show up sooner in our endeavors
How to change self-limiting beliefs around money
Why we need to surround ourselves with successful people
How passion, purpose, and expertise can create a successful business
Why being shy isn’t an excuse for chasing your goals
How motivation shouldn’t stop you from showing up every day

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Julia Kristina | Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome Mar 27, 2019

We have been spending a lot of time on this show talking about mental health. WHY? Isn’t this show about leadership? Isn’t it about making an impact and building great things? Yup...that’s exactly why we need to talk about mental health.

Being a leader doesn’t make you any less human if anything it actually exposes our humanity. On the way to building your business, organization, or however, you are wanting to make an impact in this world, you are going to face levels of anxiety and this thing we call imposter syndrome. In this interview, therapist Julia Kristina joins us to share a few tips on how we as leaders can cope with the anxiety that inevitably comes with leading. Previous Interview with Julia: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode007/

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Perfectionism’s role in impostor syndrome
How to use gratitude to overcome insecurity
Mental toughness

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Bryan Elliott |The Power in Sharing Your Story Mar 25, 2019

Do you struggle with wanting to connect with your audience but don’t know how? Maybe you have a story to tell the world but you fear rejection. Maybe you are afraid of having open and honest conversations because it’s hard to be vulnerable with strangers online. The truth is, there is power in sharing your story with others. Not only does it get easier to share the hard trials of heartache and brokenness, but sharing your story with others gives them permission to share their story. Your vulnerability could help someone share their story of growth and triumph.

Our guest this week, director and producer, Bryan Elliot, shares with us his adoption story and why it is important to have open and honest conversations. Bryan tells us that when we are able to share our stories with other people, we are able to connect on a deeper level. Sure, there are parts of our story that are very personal to us that we aren’t quite ready to share with the public. But, when we allow ourselves to step out of our comfort zones and dig a little deeper, that is where the magic happens.

Topics Discussed:

How to fail better
Why we need to have more open and honest conversations
How to connect with others through storytelling
Why we need to always try new things
How we can utilize our fears to step into greatness

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How to Self-Publish a Best-Selling Book with Laura Petersen Mar 20, 2019

Do you ever feel the need to play small in fear of what other people might think of you? Have a great book idea but you fear rejection or not being heard by the public? Maybe you have a successful side business but you are afraid of what other people might think of you dared to dream bigger? The truth is, we all have something great inside of us, but a lot of times we are afraid of being rejected or misunderstood so we play it safe.

Our guest this week, self-published best selling author, Laura Petersen explains that if you have a great idea for a book or want to take your business to the next level, playing small only hurts you in the long run. According to Laura, the number of book sales you have or the amount of zeros you have in your bank account shouldn’t be a factor in your success or happiness. If you love what you do and thoroughly enjoy working towards your dreams, we don’t have to always take things so seriously. Laura helps us understand the bigger picture of our dreams and how not to get caught up on the small details.

Topics Discussed:

How to use the skills you already have in big ways
Why playing small is a hindrance to both you and your audience
How to become a best-selling author on Amazon
Why money isn’t the only measurement of success
How to overcome the fear of public speaking
Why it is important to love what you do
How to enjoy the journey and celebrate the small wins.

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Building a Business While Working Full Time With Raj Jana Mar 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of your daily routine? Maybe you feel swamped with deadlines but you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you know what your goals are for your brand or business, but you don’t know how to execute those goals. Of course, we all feel like we could use a little more in our day to truly focus on our passions and projects.

Our guest this week, Raj Jana, founder of JavaPresse Coffee Company, shares with us how to execute our goals by utilizing the time we already have. Raj explains that when we allow ourselves to take time to sit and focus on our goals, we are able to achieve our goals at a higher frequency. By sharing how Raj is able to take ahold of his morning routine and schedule out just a couple hours of work time in the afternoons, Raj is able to achieve his goals in a much quicker timeframe than expected. With a little help from we mentors we trust, we find that we shift our mindset away from the distractions that are holding us back.

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Calvin Wayman | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Mar 13, 2019

Do you struggle with "Who am I to do...?"

Today's episode with Calvin Wayman is a POWERFUL reminder of why it is important for you and me to move past our fear and step into who we know we are called to be. Calvin shares with us practical tips and exercises we can use to overcome fear and procrastination and move past imposter syndrome.

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How to Create a THRIVING Culture with Alex Kuhn Mar 04, 2019

Have you ever felt a desire to make a change only to realize that the industry you’re pursuing seems over saturated? Maybe you have a great mission statement and maybe you have created a culture of high-functioning employees. You know what your goals are for your business but ultimately you feel stuck. Sometimes it feels like we are simply trying to scream a little louder than our competitors. But, the good news is that there a couple of things we can change in order to make a statement within our market.

Our guest this week, Alex Kuhn, founder of the Vault Team, helps understand us how we can set ourselves apart from within our businesses. Alex shows us how to think ahead of our competitors. While most people are trying to solve problems within their industry, it’s always a great idea to try and think about future problems. Alex tells us that in order to stand out, we need to think outside of the box and focus on problems that most people aren’t actually addressing. Though this isn’t always the easy route, Alex tells us how creating an authentic, safe place from within our businesses allows our work environment to thrive. Cultivating strong relationships is necessary for growth.

Topics Discussed:

How to think ahead of your competitors
How to create authentic relationships within your business
How to truly connect with your mission statement
How thinking outside of the box sets you up for success
The importance of creating a “safe” culture
Why we need to work with the people we want to spend our time with

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How to Grow Photography a Business With Stephanie Parsley Feb 27, 2019

Have you ever felt passionate about something but weren’t sure if you should take the jump? Maybe you’re about to graduate college but you feel the pull of something greater within you. Or maybe you started working on your career but you have received major backlash from your friends and family. If you have ever experienced the uncertainty of pursuing your passions, you are not alone.

Our guest this week, Stephanie Parsley shares with us her story of pursuing photography and how it has changed her life. As a national and international photographer, Stephanie tells us that ever since she received her first camera in High School, she knew that this was something she wanted to do for the rest of her life. By creating a successful business ever before graduating from college, Stephanie decided to take the jump into her new career. Though it hasn't always been easy dealing with conflict and tension, she knew she ultimately wanted to travel and work with her ideal clients.

Topics Discussed:

How to cultivate relationships with your ideal client
Why showing up every day benefits your business
How to conquer conflict within your business
The difference in working for your clients and working with your clients
How to stay relevant on social media
Why loving what you do matters more than getting a degree

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How to Turn Your Art Into a Business with Camilla D'Errico Feb 20, 2019

Interested in turning your art or creative work into a business? I spoke with Camilla D'Errico an urban contemporary painter, illustrator, character creator and comic artist. Camilla encouraged us to create work from within our “soul” and to remain authentic to what we want to create. People resonate with that.

Specifically, with creatives, she said that people can tell when you are delivering work just to “checkboxes” or if you are creating from a place of joy and purpose.

I know this is a recurring thing with the show, but again people want connection. They want to know you. They want to experience something real. The more you can put yourself into your work, they more likely the RIGHT tribes will gather. Like Camilla says, “People know what’s real and what isn’t”.

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The importance of intuition
Being authentic to your work
Connecting with your audience outside of social

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Going All in with Your Podcast With Bobby Hobert Feb 18, 2019

Have you ever felt like an outcast for going against the grain? Maybe your parents wanted you to follow in their footsteps by graduating from an elite college and working yourself up the corporate ladder. Maybe all your peers have found themselves fancy jobs while you are thinking of taking an unconventional route. Maybe you are the 1% of your graduating class that wants to start something new. The truth is, you may have a calling on your heart to pursue your passions despite what everyone else is telling you.

Our guest this week, host of Purpose in the Youth, Bobby Hobart knew he had to take the plunge after finding himself wanting something different than all of his classmates. After being told he was the 1% without a job outside of college, Bobby knew he had to do something different. In our conversation, we talk about why it’s important to follow your heart rather than what everyone else is doing. When you show up every day as well as utilize your surroundings and the people around you, your passions will flourish. As Bobby tells us, when you treat every day as an opportunity, you will gain momentum.

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Why you need to celebrate small wins
How to enjoy the journey
Utilizing your surroundings
How to focus on your why
Why you need to treat your brand as a business
The importance of showing up every day

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Growing Your Audience by Identifying Your Champions with Steven Ngo Feb 13, 2019

Social entrepreneur, musician, lawyer. By day, Steven is a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions in Canada and now in Southeast Asia. By night, he is a social entrepreneur and is passionate about creating communities around the world.

In the past five years, he created three non-profit organizations (Healing Using Music, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers and the Living Room Series). His work in the community has been featured extensively in mainstream media in Canada and he has presented at TEDx and PechaKucha. Steven is also an avid musician and enjoys a bit of ballroom and swing dance on the side.

Living Room Series is the current project that I am working on. Started in 2017, Living Room Series has since expanded to five cities (Vancouver, Calgary, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City) with more than 25 events. It is a modern day take on 118th-century French salons where people would gather to share stories and ideas in intimate spaces like a living room.

If anyone is interested in learning more or starting it in their city, they can reach out here: http://livingroomseries.me

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How to frame your idea
Allowing your audience to self-select.
Finding your “champions”.

Resources Mentioned: Seth Godin: Tribes and Daren Hardy: The Compound Effect

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Making an Impact in the Golf Industry with Nikki Bondura and Tisha Abrea (FOREher) Feb 11, 2019

Do you ever feel like you don’t have a loud enough voice in the social media world? Maybe you feel like there are so many other people with the same vision as you that there isn’t room for your brand. If you have ever felt like you needed tone down your goals because of a certain number next to your name or that you don’t have a big enough following, stop right there. It doesn’t matter whether you have 5 followers or 5,000 followers. If you feel like your calling is to share your heart with others and influence others to create the life that they want to live, keep going.

Our guests this week, Nikki Bondura and Tisha Abrea, founders of FOREhersports, talk about the importance of authentic realtionships through social media. According to Nikki and Tisha, if you want to empower others and inspire your followers, you can still make a great impact. Sure, it may seem like a lot of work sometimes. There may be times where you question yourself and what your purpose is. But if you focus on your audience and cultivating those relationships, you will be successful and you will be able to impact others. Your authenticity will not go unnoticed.

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How to empower women in a male-dominated sport
Teaching women how to play golf
How to impact your audience
The importance of having a clear vision of your goals
How FORE isn’t just a golf term, it’s a lifestyle
Why staying true to yourself is the best influence you have

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Branding Tips to Grow Your Audience with Kristi Dosh Feb 06, 2019

Kristi Dosh is a publicist who founded Guide My Brand to work with entrepreneurs and nonfiction authors to establish themselves as experts in their niches and become more visible for their expertise through opportunities such as guest blogs, podcast interviews, public speaking engagements, feature article, and media appearances.

Kristi is her own best case study, beginning her career as a corporate attorney and used a combination of blogging, social media, public speaking, and media appearances to become a nationally-recognized expert on the business of sports. She left the corporate world to work for such outlets as Forbes and ESPN, and today she works with busy entrepreneurs and nonfiction authors who want to become experts themselves and step into the spotlight so they can grow their businesses.

Check out Kristi’s small group program, From the Shadows to the Spotlight: www.fromtheshadowstothespotlight.com

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How to write an “Expert Statement”
Why you shouldn’t decide your niche day one.
How to repurpose your content

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Life and Business Lessons You Learn Through Sports With Justin Kavanaugh Feb 04, 2019

Is there someone you know that has the authority to speak into your life? Maybe you have an old High School mentor that you still keep up with. Or maybe you’ve recently just hired a coach to get more proactive on your goals. Regardless of who is in your circle, there is power in accountability. When you have people you can rely on to tell it to your straight and completely out of love, you will flourish. Not only will your business or personal brand flourish, but you will also have a higher sense of self-awareness.

Our guest this week, entrepreneur and CEO of The Sport and Speed Institute, Justin Kavanaugh believes that good energy finds good energy. In other words, accountability is the key to success within your business. When we are surrounded by people who will not only help guide us through our shortcomings but also celebrate our victories alongside us, we are able to thrive. But it’s not just about pep talks and feel good speeches either. According to Justin, accountability is what helps us refocus on our mission when we feel off track.

Topics Discussed:

How to create high leverage off of your high skill
Taking ownership of your journey
How your personal habits can make or break your business
Why discipline is vital to your business
How accountability helps you refocus on your mission
Understanding what your role is within your business

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How to get press for your business with Heather DeSantis Jan 28, 2019

Have you ever wondered why your business isn’t growing the way you want it to? Maybe you have the best business plan and you’re putting the time in daily but you’re still not getting the results you want.

Or maybe your business feels stagnant. You’re not losing your loyal customers but you’re not attracting new customers either. You might even have something stirring in your heart but you feel intimidated by the word “business”. Well, what if I told you that once you focus on a few key resources, your business would actually flourish?

Our guest this week, Heather DeSantis, CEO of Publicity for Good, discussed how creating a business doesn’t have to be a complicated and flashy thing. Heather spoke with us about how understanding your metrics and marketing plan, as well as understanding your clients creates room for success for your business. She tells us that one of the biggest problems business owners face is that they aren’t doing enough market research. When we start reading the news and understanding the specific industry our businesses are in, then we are able to realize if we’re even solving a problem at all. Once you understand your target audience and the things that your people are needing, then you will gain the right followers and the right clients for your business.

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Why PR is necessary for growing your business.
How to be more than your physical product.
Understanding your numbers.
How hiring a coach/mentor is necessary for your growth.
Learning who your target audience is.
Why reading the news helps your industry.

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How to Master Digital Marketing with Kate Boyd Jan 23, 2019

After raising seven figures in revenue for a non-profit organization through powerful messaging, copywriting and marketing, Kate Boyd started her own business Cobblestone Creative Co. to focus on bringing more creativity and genuine connection to the digital marketing space. In the three years since she has built three profitable online businesses and created live and automated marketing and sales experiences that convert up to five times the normal rates.
Kate developed her signature system, Conversion with Compassion, to help solopreneurs use human-driven communication and behavior-based targeting to get the right message to the right people at the right time in order to create conversion opportunities. This method focuses on high conversion rates that can effectively leverage audiences large or small.
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Becoming clearer on the problem you are solving.
Overcoming the fear of selling
Not using social as a “broadcasting” tool.

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Finding Time to Work on Your Business as a Parent with Joshua Turner Jan 21, 2019

Do you struggle with trying to find the time to balance the different areas of your life? Maybe you struggle with not having the time for all the things you want to do. I get it. I mean, there are only so many hours in a day, right? Well, what if I told you that you have all the time in the world to do the things that matter the most to you, you just have to dig a little deeper?

Our guest this week, music coach, singer/songwriter, and entrepreneur, Joshua Turner believes that if we focus on the things that are most important to us, then we will be able to make the time for our goals. Joshua tells us that when we focus on our “why”, we stop making excuses for ourselves and truly dive into our full potential. It’s not about being the very best at your gift but persevering through the hard times in order to share your gift with others.

Topics Discussed:

How to break down the mental barriers that hinder your full potential.
How to find a balance between family and work life at home.
How to use the skills you already have to change the market.
How to get rid of the excuse of not having time.
How to find perseverance when doors close.

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Growing your Audience Through Direct Message with Richard Moore Jan 16, 2019

Richard Moore originally worked 60 hour weeks in the City of London, before deciding to build his own businesses and help others do the same.

After building companies from the trenches up, by taking ownership of sales teams, coaching leadership roles and consulting with multi-hundred million-pound organizations, Richard created his own company to help others get massive traction as they launched their businesses.

As he did this, Richard invested in many of the companies he helped to create and shared with the world his views on business, through the weekly live Q&As he runs online, to speaking gigs in front of business owners in his space and his weekly blog. Richard also created products such as the Monetize You course, the Basics of Sales course and direct mentoring of established businesses.

Topics Discussed:

Why "Just keep going" can be dangerous advice
How to get feedback from your audience
The importance of the DM

Resources Mentioned: Gary Vanynerchuk "Jab Jab Jab Right Hook

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The Importance of a Personal Brand with Rebecca Coleman Jan 14, 2019

Have you ever struggled with getting behind a brand because you weren’t able to truly connect with the face behind it? Do you feel drawn to a specific brand because of the personable relationships the brand has with its clients? Or maybe you are a personal brand but struggle with connecting with your customers. The truth is, we all strive for connection and real authenticity but it can be so hard to find in an oversaturated market.

Our guest this week, founder of Something Massive creative agency, Rebecca Coleman believes that in order to grow your personal brand, you must first build authentic relationships with your audience. Building a relationship with your customer is extremely vital for growth and success. Not only is it important to connect with your audience, but it is also important to connect with those around you. The strongest influence you have on your brand, business, or service is your network. Sure, it’s important to provide great content but if you aren’t first connecting with the people you work with, your audience will eventually catch on. According to Rebecca, the best thing you can do for your personal brand is to create a human experience with your customers. Instead of putting all of your focus into your product, try focusing on building that connection. Your product or service will set itself.

Topics Discussed:

How to create a human experience with your personal brand
How to make your business grow through networking
How to create a personal connection with your audience through authenticity.
How to make your personal brand stand out from other brands
How to create the content that you love

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How to Build an Audience Using Pinterest with Rachel Ngom Jan 09, 2019

Rachel Ngom is a Pinterest strategist who’s used Pinterest to generate over 20,000 free leads into her business. Her Pinterest account gets over 1,000,000 monthly viewers and increased her blog traffic by 34,000 per month.

She went from being on food stamps with negative $400 in her checking account to a multiple 6 figure online business. It’s now her mission to share her pinning secrets with other female entrepreneurs so they can monetize their passion and live out their purpose.

Rachel has lived in Kenya, met her husband in Senegal, got married in Morocco, and now lives in France.

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Topics Discussed:

The importance of testing and tweaking
Biggest mistakes made on Pinterest
Creating Content on Pinterest

Resources Mentioned: Donald Miller: Building a Story Brand

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Women Succeeding in a Male Dominated Industry With Christina Lecuyer Jan 07, 2019

Have you ever been afraid of showing up because of what other people may think of you? Have you ever held back from reaching your greatest potential because you’re afraid of others judging your worth? Odds are, we all have sold ourselves short at some point because we were afraid of what others might say. Being afraid of other people’s judgment isn’t limited to just men or just women. We all tend to put a halt on our greatness in order to fit into someone else’s mold. But, we weren’t meant to be what someone else thinks we should be.

Our guest this week, professional athlete and golf competitor, Christina Lecuyer believes that we all have something to share. We shouldn’t be afraid of what other people think of us because whatever we look like or whatever we do in life, these things don’t define our worth. What defines our worth and our success is the willingness of showing. If we aren’t showing up as our true selves and working towards our true purposes in life, we are robbing ourselves and the people we are called to reach. Christiana tells us to show up and own our greatness. The human movement relies on us showing up as who we are, one step at a time.

Topics Discussed:

How women can feel confident in business while working in a male-dominated society.
How showing up every day allows you to step into your true calling
How to be more confident in life and business.
How to own your greatness.
How to overcome doubt.

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100 New Things to Try with Dominika Hanc Jan 02, 2019

When was the last time you tried something new?

As an adult, it's super easy to get caught up in “all that there is to do” and be SO focused on tasks that we don't actually enjoy life anymore. Even if you are like me and LOVE your work, it can be easy to burn out and lose sight of why you started in the first place.

This week I interviewed Dominika Hanc founder of 100 New Things to Try and we talk about the importance of making time to try new things and allow playback in our lives. We also talk about how to overcome feeling overwhelmed when there seems to be pressure to perform and achieve and how introducing new activities into our lives can actually enrich our personal life and work.

Topics covered:

▪️ How to overcome the masks we feel pressured to wear.

▪️ How to come up with ideas of new things to try.

▪️ How to overcome the fear of doing new things (no matter what others may think)

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How to Be a Better Speaker with Sally Zimney Dec 19, 2018

Imagine speaking in front of a thousand people for the first time. You practiced your speech over a dozen times but the moment you walk across that stage, you freeze. Your palms are sweaty, you can feel your heart beat fast, and your hands are slightly shaking. What you’re feeling is the adrenaline rush kicking in. You may start to feel awkward and uncomfortable at first, but that’s not a bad thing! There is power in embracing who you are and honing in on the art of telling your story.

Our guest this week, Sally Zimney, presentation coach, speaker, and host at This Moved Me podcast, believes in the power of storytelling. Sally believes that your audience wants to connect with you, the vulnerable, raw, and real you. Being nervous is a completely normal human trait, everyone gets nervous about the things that are most important to them. When we embrace who we are and hone in on our storytelling, our audience won’t care if we forgot part of our routine. Our audience want to trust us and empathize with us. The moment we realize that it’s less about perfection and more about connection, the more people understand who we are.

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Topics Discussed:

How to connect with your audience.
The power of storytelling.
How to enhance your production by shifting your rehearsal.
The humanity in making light of your shortcomings.
How the risk of vulnerability pays off.
Changing your mindset from admiration to real connection.
How to recognize your bravery.

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Gregg Clunis | How to Accomplish Goals (without Losing your Mind) Dec 17, 2018

Raise your hand if you ever promised yourself that you would do something, only to find yourself feeling guilty for not fulfilling that promise. Maybe you planned on going to the gym 5 times this week, but you only went 3 times instead. There will be days where you may not feel like showing up. But that is okay. So often we get hung up on the shortcomings that we tend to forget about the small leaps that we have accomplished towards our successes.

Our guest this week, Gregg Clunis, believes that as long as you are taking tiny steps every day towards your goal, you will achieve the success you want for your life. Author, entrepreneur, and podcast host of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, Gregg Clunis is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals, one step at a time. When we allow ourselves the freedom to be human, we are able to learn and grow from our mistakes and shortcomings. Instead of allowing your inner self-critique to dictate how you feel about your failures, try being kind to yourself and celebrate your small victories. Success creates more success and progress creates more progress. So as long as you are making even the tiniest of leaps towards your goals, you will experience great changes in your achievements.

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Topics Discussed:

Learning how to identify your goals.
Focusing on your strengths.
Learning how to be flexible with what works best for you.
How to stack habits and gain momentum towards your goals.
Learning how to identify the type of person that you want to become.
Finding the smallest activity to change your habits in a big way.
How to be kind to yourself even if you fail.

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From Imprisonment to Leading a Nonprofit with Dureti Tadesse Dec 12, 2018

At the age of 17 years-old Dureti Tadesse was imprisoned and tortured for trying to flee her country. After escaping and coming to America she decided to start a nonprofit to reach women who like her, were discriminated against in Oromia, Ethiopia. These women are “systematically denied rights and resources, making it impossible to achieve economic security” (From her website).

In this episode, we talk about how Dureti used her experience as a driving force to make an impact in the lives of other women. We also talk about the process for starting a non-profit and building a passionate team. Dureti encourages us that we do NOT have to have all the resources, knowledge, or expertise to make a difference. We simply need a burning passion and determination to make an impact.

Topics Discussed:

Her imprisonment and torture in Ethiopia
How to motivate others to get behind your vision.
Selecting board members and leadership.
How to make a difference even when you feel overwhelmed.

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Sagi Shrieber | How To Be Mindful And Ruthless With Debt And In Business Dec 10, 2018

Imagine you are in an inflatable boat, surrounded by all of your close friends and family. You are told not to rock the boat so that you may stay safe inside. There are people all around you who tell you that you are able to go to any island that you would like to go to, just as long as you don’t venture out too far. Seems boring, huh? Well, what they don’t tell you is that you have a compass and a paddle. The truth of the matter is, we all have an island that we are called to. Each one of us has our own boat and our own destination.
Our guest this week, Sagi Shrieber, believes that in order to find our own island, we must have a clear vision of where we want to go to. Sagi shows us that when we reprogram our minds and surround ourselves with greatness, we are able to withstand any storm that comes against us. In those moments of suffering, we find our greatest triumphs.

Resource Mentioned:

Fish Out of Water by Calvin Wayman (Check out when I interviewed Calvin here!)

Social Media Marketing World Conference

Topics Discussed:

How the Island Theory allows you to visualize your success and your future.
The importance of mentorship and accountability.
How to find a sense of direction.
Understanding your audience.
How action coincides with the law of attraction.
Focusing your energy on the right mindset.

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How To Find Your Inner Strength with Alex Plaski Dec 05, 2018

Sometimes life happens and tragedy strikes. Maybe it’s the loss of a loved one, a rough childhood, or maybe you’ve had a life-altering accident. These things can inhibit us from seeing the bigger picture. It can become so easy to succumb to a negative mindset because we feel like we can’t move past our circumstances. So many times we feel like giving up when things go wrong over and over again.

As for our guest this week, however, hard times are just simple bumps in the road to be learned from. Alex Plaski is a quadriplegic motivational speaker, author, and life coach. Though Alex has been in a wheelchair due to an accident in the 9th grade, he is not bound to his limitations. Alex is able to see the positivity all around him, even through tough situations. By helping other people understand their greatest assets in the midst of tragedy, Alex is able to help others create the life they want to live. Alex teaches us that there is always room for growth and that you can build from any life situation.

Resource Mentioned:

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (Read my Review Here!)
Train the Trainer by Jack Canfield

Topics Discussed:

How to go from tragedy to triumph with a simple mindset shift.
Learning to find positivity in tragic circumstances.
How to re-build your life with the resources you still have.
Finding your greatest assets in the midst of tragedy.
How to grow further by helping other people grow themselves.

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Why LinkedIn Should Not Be Ignored with Hayden Humphrey Nov 28, 2018

Attaching your self-worth to your achievements.

Struggling with insecurity when admitting that you want to do “your own thing.”

Ever struggled with these things? I have! Our guest this week not only shares with us the importance of young professionals and entrepreneurs to build a platform on LinkedIn but also digs into his own story of stepping away from the 9-5 and going down an unconventional path.

After spending a few years working at technology startups and larger companies like LinkedIn, Hayden realized he'd been living his life for other people, doing the "smart thing" and the "right thing", instead of what spoke to his soul. In 2017, he decided to venture off on his own. He now works in the personal development space, empowering people to redefine what's possible, step into their unique power, and a life a joy-filled life on their own terms.

Hayden is an avid improv enthusiast and currently lives in Chicago, IL. You can find out more about him on his website: www.HaydenHumphrey.com

Topics Discussed:

Separating our sense of worth from achievement.
How to balance self-esteem and work ethic.
Leaving the “professional” world for the world of entrepreneurship.
Premature optimization.
How to grow your LinkedIn network (and why you should!)

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How to Find Hope after Rejection with Mike Sagun Nov 26, 2018

Too often men are shunned from showing their emotions. Traditionally, society has taught that men who express their feelings are weak. However, by taking away the ability to show emotion, we have essentially dehumanized men. Men are forced to forego their responsibility for how they feel which often leads to isolation, loneliness, disconnect, and fear of vulnerability.

But, according to our guest this week, emotions are what makes us human. Mike Sagun is a life coach, creating a safe place for men to be able to process through their emotions. Not only does Mike help men understand the world around them, he wants to highlight the power of vulnerability. When we allow men to truly articulate their problems and process and understand how they feel, we are giving men the ability to be able to connect with those around them on a deeper level.

Topics Discussed:

Teaching men how to come back to their body and listen to what they’re feeling.
Taking responsibility for your emotions.
Teaching men how to ask for help.
Showing men how to find their identities after trauma.
How to establish an emotional vocabulary.
Giving men the freedom and power to create the life they want to live.

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Chris Marlow | How To Lead Big Changes In Simple Ways Nov 19, 2018

Have you ever wanted to create change but never knew where to start? Maybe you have gifts, talents, and a vision, but you don’t know how to make a large impact. If you know your calling but haven’t yet figured out how to get there, this episode is for you.

Sometimes, the greatest impact happens when we start out small. This is exactly what our guest this week, Chris Marlow, realized when starting the non-profit, Help One Now. Chris knew that if he was going to help reach orphaned children globally, he had to start with the 32 orphaned children he met on a mission trip in Zimbabwe. By using his gifts, resources, and community of friends and family, Chis Marlow’s organization now helps over 50,000 a day.

Topics Discussed:

How starting out small can make the greatest impact.
Stepping into your calling by utilizing the resources you already have.
How creating a strong community can help you achieve your goals.
How to implement past experience in your current position.

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Leading Change in the Food Industry with Joni Kindwall-Moore Nov 12, 2018

Have you ever wondered how your overall food health contributes to the way you feel at work? If you feel sluggish after eating a heavy meal, your body might be trying to tell you something.

Understanding where our food comes from and how it is produced is a key factor for the health of our population. Sometimes, dietary restrictions inhibit us from eating on-the-go. Our guest this week, Joni Kindwall-Moore, is passionate about creating a healthier, cultural norm regarding the food we eat. From her medical background being an RN, to her scientific research on dietary health, Joni is able to provide us with different ways we can improve our dietary habits.

Resource Mentioned:

Women’s Business Center

Business Accelerator

Topics Discussed:

How food health can improve your workflow.
How to bridge the gap for people with dietary restrictions.
Creating a healthy cultural norm for the food industry.
Understanding consumer’s needs when it comes to overall food health.

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How To Develop An Internship Program with Adrian Zaw Nov 05, 2018

The other day I was DM’ing Adrian Zaw over Facebook messenger asking him a million questions. I was learning so much in our conversation that I asked him if we could just record what we are talking about so that I could share it with you.

I originally reached out to Adrian, founder of Zaw Studios in LA to ask about his internship program. He was kind enough to answer a bunch of my questions about selecting and training interns and how to use training and education in an internship program to impact this next generation. Adrian drops a ton of value in a short amount of time about growing a team, the importance of a “nonprofit heart” and using speed as an advantage to growing your business.

Resource Mentioned: Adrian’s GoFund.me A Journey Back to Myanmar

Topics Discussed:

How we can use speed to grow our business.
How to overcome perfectionism.
How to train team members for effectively.

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How To Claim Your Happiness Despite Depression with Shane Breslin Oct 31, 2018

This week we spoke with Shane Breslin, a digital communications consultant based in Ireland. Shane shares with us about his struggle with depression and how a series of events led him on a path to discovering happiness. He talks about the power of small choices, why authentic conversations are the best drug, and how everything changed when he started taking his health seriously.

This episode is a powerful one for those who have struggled with mental illness or for those simply wanting to be more present and authentic in their work. You can check out Shane’s TEDx talk on happiness here.

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How to Overcome the Victim Mentality with Delia Perry Oct 29, 2018

Have you ever been in a place where you allow your past to creep back in and keep you from pursuing what you feel called to do? Do you ever feel overwhelmed with self-doubt and wonder if it “matters” to even show up and try?

This week’s guest has a POWERFUL story of overcoming her own inner dialogue and walking into her purpose. Delia Perry is the host of the “Girls 4 Greatness” podcast where she studies women who have overcome hell and are now using their story to impact the lives of others.

Topics Discussed:

How to start (and finish) when you feel overwhelmed.
How to conquer the difficulties along your path.
How to turn struggle to triumph.

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What Does it Mean to be a Man with Timothy Wegner Oct 24, 2018

This week's guest has interviewed hundreds of men and women and asked them a simple question, "What does it mean to be a man?" What started off as a simple idea while watching an interview, has completely changed Timothy Wenger's life.

He shares with us about his project, The Man Effect, and why we should take immediate action with our dreams. He also shares why he believes men struggle with engaging with their hearts. And how he hopes this project provokes men to become more authentic.

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How To Overcome The Fear Of Video Marketing with Mark Pasternack Oct 22, 2018

Anyone else afraid to be on camera? But want to do a better job at using video in their marketing?

Nowadays, content marketing is where most people are placing their attention with video dominating the online world. Not all of us have access to professional equipment, but we all have our phones. Our guest this week, Mark Pasternack, is passionate about teaching his audience how to use nothing, but their phones to tell their stories in a compelling manner.

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Resource Mentioned:

Free Filming Guide

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Topics Discussed:

How to create compelling videos on your phone.
How to balance authenticity in our work.
How to niche down and be specific.

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