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How To Connect Through the Language of Life with Stephanie J King Sep 02, 2021

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How To Connect Through the Language of Life What are you doing with what God gave you? To find happiness, you have to look inside of you and utilize what you have effectively rather than looking to the outside world. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Stephanie J King, a life coach, respected counselor, relationship guru, sought-after reiki practitioner, cutting edge Soulprenuer, and best-selling author. She helps people work with the language of life and find their life’s purpose. Listen in to learn the importance of using what you have inside more effectively rather than looking outside of you. “If we all got what we needed at the time that we wanted it, life would be chaotic because very often we don’t even want what we think it is we do.”- Stephanie [3:21] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:01] How Stephanie helps people work with the language of life and connect. •[2:21] How your soul connects to life and speaks to you through your intuition. •[6:18] Understanding that you’re on a different soul journey and how to stay awakened to it. •[9:44] How-life gives you opportunities to look for your happiness and connect. •[13:46] Why you should start looking inward to know who you are. Relevant Links: •Website: https://stephaniejking.com/ •Email: stephanie@stephaniejking.com

The Formula to Better Record-Keeping Habits as a Brand-New Business with Joe DiChiara Aug 31, 2021

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The Formula to Better Record-Keeping Habits as a Brand-New Business Do you read and understand your business’s fine print? Even though knowing your numbers isn’t the most fun part of your business, it is a very important part of it that will protect your business in the long run. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Joe DiChiara, a CPA, business mentor, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. His company helps startups and young companies get quick results followed by long-term success. Listen in to learn the importance of keeping your business records as a brand-new business owner. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:18] Get to know Joe the entrepreneur with an accounting background. •[2:40] The importance of reading and understanding the fine print before signing your tax returns as an entrepreneur. •[9:00] Why knowing your numbers places you in a better position when business tribulations happen. •[12:00] How to be clear about your intentions and what you want to accomplish when getting into the business. •[14:18] Start your business with the habit of keeping records to make things easy. Relevant Links: •Website: https://bedrockbusinessbuilders.com/ •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bedrockpublishing/

The Heroic Shift: Doing an Author Pop Up in a Pandemic Aug 26, 2021

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With all honesty, I have to say that I am comfortable doing virtual events. The business up top and party down below model has been one I’ve been accustomed to for five years now. Oh, but doing a live event in the midst of a pandemic…that takes courage! In this episode of The #SpeakEasy Podcast I share my experience of doing a live event while the world is open/not open and masking/not masking. ~ Cash vs. Card: Best payment options ~ The Pitch: Making the moment count ~ Community Collaboration: It’s not about the size ~ Generosity: It’s a Ripple Effect ~ Lead Generation: The email list can wait…or can it? (You can see clips from my event on Facebook and IG @altoviseunmuted) While there were many things that have changed over the years, there are some foundational elements of business that have remained the same. Have you had to make some big changes as an Author, Podcaster or Entrepreneur this year?

A Solo Female Traveler Experiences with Angela Saint-Yl Aug 24, 2021

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A Solo Female Traveler Experiences Have you tried solo traveling across the country or beyond? If not; maybe it’s high time you did take the chance to experience something different from what you’re used to. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Angela, she’s a food and travel blogger and the founder of the SheGoes solo travel platform. She has been a solo traveler for the last 5 years and helps inspire, equip, and empower women to travel alone. Listen in to learn how you can start traveling solo while creating an income-generating business as a blogger. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:47] Angela describes her passion for traveling and how she helps people with the tools they need to travel. •[4:59] How she helped a friend have an amazing travel experience by sharing her tips and experiences. •[8:02] How she sets up for photography for her blog while enjoying the travel moments. •[9:41] Why she chose a mix between Instagram and blogging to showcase her experiences. •[14:21] How to approach blogging from the initial stages to when you get established. •[16:32] Angela shares some smart ways you can monetize your blog. •[20:01] Female solo traveler experiences, plus how to connect with other travelers. Relevant Links: •Website: https://www.shegoessolotravel.com/ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shegoessolotravel/

Define Success and Make the Right Decision for You and Your Business with Gerard Long Aug 19, 2021

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Define Success and Make the Right Decision for You and Your Business What does success mean to you, and what are you willing to do to achieve it? It is important to know that every decision you make is often influenced by how you define success in your life or business. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks Gerard Long, author, minister, and president at Awakening to God Ministries. Gerard talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he became open to change and opportunities that brought him fulfillment. Listen in to learn the importance of having a genuine support system that helps you see reason and make the right decisions as an entrepreneur. “If it’s a change that needs to be made, I’m willing to make it.”- Gerard [4:49] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:04] Get to know Gerard and his career background. •[2:44] How to stay open to change so you don’t miss out on opportunities. •[5:51] The importance of having a support system to help you navigate crucial decisions. •[10:40] How to be patient with the decisions you make for your business. •[13:01] Be aware of what success means to you so you can make the right decisions for your business. •[18:07] Where to find Gerard and get to hear more about his story. Relevant Links: •Book: https://livinghopebook.com/ •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-long-93900633/ •Website: https://awakeningtogod.org/

Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Step Fully into Your Power with Christian de la Huerta Aug 10, 2021

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Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Step Fully into Your Power Why are you playing small by giving your power away? To step into your power, you have to stop questioning your self-worth and instead tap into your soulful power. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Christian de la Huerta, he’s an author, a retreat facilitator, a TEDx speaker, and the author of the book Awakening the Soul of Power. Christian describes his self-discovery journey and how he stepped back into his power. Listen in to learn how to stay true to your self-worth by not questioning it whenever anything happens. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:08] Get to know Christian and what he does. •[1:32] How we settle for a false sense of security by giving away our power. •[3:30] You can overcome everything that’s holding you back from showing up fully. •[6:39] Soulful Power – take back your power, so you never say yes when you mean no inside. •[8:22] How to tap into your soulful power from inside where nobody can take it. •[10:20] Learning how to step into your power without proving or taking from others. •[11:49] Christian talks about his last corporate job 30 years ago, and he allowed it to trap him. •[15:03] Stop giving your power away by putting expectations on others. •[18:42] How not to question your sense of self or self-worth no matter what happens. •[19:46] Where to find Christian online and his resources. Relevant Links: •Website: https://soulfulpower.com/ •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/

How Women Channel Your Inner Wealthy Woman with Jessica Weaver Aug 05, 2021

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How to Women Channel Your Inner Wealthy Woman How does your relationship with money look like? To build into better money systems that work for you and your business, you must first change your mindset around money. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Jessica Weaver, a wealth advisor, two-time best-selling author, and the founder of the #pinkfix movement. She helps women channel their inner wealthy woman and shift into becoming a significant players in the game of money. Listen in to learn how to be in alignment with your worth by changing your mindset around money. “When you do it right, you don’t have to sacrifice your time to build your business.”- Jessica [16:56] What you will learn in this episode: •[2:41] Get to know Jessica and how she helps people address internal and external factors that affect their bank accounts. •[4:54] Why women small business owners need to pay themselves and invest back into the business. •[8:05] The importance of having systems that can build in even unexpected events like the pandemic. •[9:57] Jessica’s hashtag #pinkfix, which is about rewriting your relationship with money. •[14:35] How to build systems in your business and different sources of income for security. •[20:37] How to work strategically to build your business around your ideal lifestyle and income. •[22:21] How to find Jessica and her many finance and mindset resources. Relevant Links: Website: https://www.jessicaweaver.com/

How to Confidently Negotiate in Your Femininity with Cindy Watson Aug 03, 2021

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How to Confidently Negotiate in Your Femininity Are you afraid of negotiating things? Did you know that most of the traits that make the most effective negotiators are considered feminine? That’s right; you have what it takes as a woman to negotiate for what you want confidently. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Cindy Watson, the founder of the Women on Purpose, the creator of The Art of Feminine Negotiation program, and has been an attorney for 30 years. She explains how she became passionate about women’s negotiations and the importance of advocating for yourself as a woman. Listen in to learn how to step into owning your value by practicing, recognizing, and not being afraid of the no. “The time you really want to ground yourself is when you’re dealing with a bully.”- Cindy [13:23] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:44] Get to know Cindy and why she became passionate about women’s negotiations. •[4:07] The six traits that make the most effective negotiator and why they’re considered feminine. •[6:58] Learn how to tap into your ‘mama bear’ to effectively advocate for yourself as a woman •[8:05] Hear the 5Ws (who, what, where, when, why) of negotiations that you should think about before doing it. •[11:20] Cindy explains how she first approached a negotiation case to find a middle ground. •[13:20] How to prepare to stand and negotiate with a bully confidently. •[16:35] How to step into your femininity and ask for what you want without the fear of the no. Relevant Links: Website: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/

How to Be an Effective and Authentic Communicator with Lee Rubin Jul 31, 2021

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How to Be an Effective and Authentic Communicator How good of a communicator are you? Do you communicate to just exchange information, or do you do it to make a connection? An important piece of communication is that it should be more about the message and not about the messenger. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Lee Rubin, a full-time keynote speaker and an accomplished author helping organizations build extraordinary teams. He explains the meaning of an effective communicator, plus his story on how he found his authenticity as a speaker. Listen in to learn how not to get hung up on you as the messenger, that it hinders your ability to deliver the message effectively. “Communication is to do more than exchange information.”- Lee [6:10] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:47] Get to know Lee- the college football player turned full-time communicator. •[3:51] The benefits of having some type of communication course. •[5:55] How to communicate to connect rather than just exchanging information. •[9:33] Learning how not to be a selfish communicator and instead give importance to what is being communicated. •[12:40] How to effectively communicate as a business owner by correctly creating a connection with your audience. •[15:38] Lee shares his toughest experience communicating with a group of police officers. •[20:50] How to stop being hang up on you as the messenger and instead focus on the message. •[22:25] How to be authentically and uniquely you, to be an effective speaker. •[26:13] Lee explains how to seek understanding to effectively communicate in a marriage. •[31:31] The power of listening in making you an effective communicator. Relevant Links: •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leedrubin/ •Website: https://leerubinspeaks.com/

Become Your Own Publicist by Telling the World Your Story with Michelle Tennant Jul 29, 2021

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Become Your Own Publicist by Telling the World Your Story Are you ready to start telling your story to the world? To become your own publicist by eliminating your fear of sharing your story internationally in a way that brings about your dream? In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Michelle Tennant, an international publicist, and co-founder at Wasabi Publicity Inc., a PR company. She explains how she helps people go international by sharing their stories and how you can do the same too. Listen in to learn the importance of being mindful of the information you’re consuming in the media because it can affect how you’re telling your story. “If you can speak about yourself, you can be your own publicist.”- Michelle [14:41] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:47] Michelle on her career as a publicist and how she helps people go international through PR. •[3:28] Learning how to share your story with others in a way that will bring about your dream. •[5:47] Understanding what story you’re telling and how you’re telling it on social media inside what makes you happy. •[9:15] Take the opportunity to go international with your brand plus be mindful of the stories you consume. •[12:02] Michelle on her experience working with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. •[14:17] How to become your own publicist by telling your own story. Relevant Links: Website: http://storytellertothemedia.com/

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