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The Power in Celebrating Black History – with Kim Greene Jul 06, 2021

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The Power in Celebrating Black History – with Kim Greene Do you know your history? How do you connect and celebrate black history even after Black History Month is over? Acknowledging and sharing the history of your community is, in fact, recognizing who you are and where you came from. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Kim Greene, the founder of B.L.A.CK., licensed apparel for the Negro Leagues, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the Tuskegee Airmen. Kim helps people celebrate Black Influences on American History with amazing apparel that encourages important conversations. Listen in to learn the value of recognizing, acknowledging, retelling our black history to future generations. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:23] How Kim through her company B.L.A.C.K. is empowering the future while honoring and preserving the past. •[3:14] How B.L.A.C.K was born as just the Negro League apparel creator and later expanded. •[8:37] How they retell and celebrate black history and women with high-quality clothing items. •[11:18] The power of black history and doing what it takes to keep it alive through storytelling. •[16:50] Kim explains how learning and sharing history drives her. Relevant Links: •Website: https://www.blackb4u.com/ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negroleague1920/ •Twitter: https://twitter.com/negroleague1920

Tommy Geraci on Saying Yes to The Right Opportunities Jul 01, 2021

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Tommy Geraci on Saying Yes to The Right Opportunities Are you saying yes to opportunities that feel right with you? Saying yes to the right opportunities and creating genuine relationships can transition your life or career to even greater heights. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Tommy Geraci, an entertainment, social media, and pop culture expert. Tommy has worked on the red carpet and has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. Tommy’s story is one of grabbing opportunities by the horn and saying yes to things he knew he could do. Listen in to learn the importance of setting boundaries and asking for what you deserve. “Why to say no; if you can do it, say yes.”- Tommy [9:43] “If I didn’t work on myself to get to the level I am now, I wouldn’t be making the connections I am now.”- Tommi [18:51] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:34] How starting a Twitter account transitioned Tommy to the red carpet and other opportunities. •[7:15] Learn to say yes to opportunities if the energy feels right. •[7:50] How things naturally birthed themselves for Tommy, meeting creators and supporting them. •[10:44] The importance of giving people chances and making an impact where you can. •[12:50] How to be intentional and create relationships with people, not leverage them. •[14:50] How to set boundaries and ask for what you deserve •[18:47] The power of working on yourself to become confident to go after what you want. •[20:09] Tommy on some of his lined-up future plans. Relevant Links: •Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommy_geraci_ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy_geraci_/

How to Access Your Higher Power with Réal Andrews Jun 29, 2021

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How to Access Your Higher Power Do you believe you are something bigger than you are? To become who you are meant to become and access your higher self, you have to be willing to work on yourself from within, not outside. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Réal Andrews, an Emmy award actor, holistic nutrition coach, and motivational speaker. Réal transformed his life from a man led by an egotistical mindset to a man lead by a higher power towards what’s best for him. Listen in to learn the importance of being coachable to achieve the personal success you want to achieve. “Until you figure out how to fix yourself from within, it doesn’t matter what personal growth you do, you will never walk in your complete power.”- Réal [21:36] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:09] Get to know Réal and the experiences that shaped who he is. •[3:06] Réal describes his boys-to-men journey- from an egotistical man to a transformed fixed self-aware man. •[10:33] How to believe in yourself, show up and achieve complete success. •[13:16] He explains why his mom is the reason he is who he is today. •[18:40] Tips on how to access your higher power and become you of your dreams. Relevant Links: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realandrews/ •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realandrews/

How to Show Up and Represent Your Business on Zoom Meetings with Shelley Golden Jun 17, 2021

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How to Show Up and Represent Your Business on Zoom Meetings How have you been representing your business when you show up on Zoom? When showing up for your business on Zoom, you want to do it in the best way possible as you are its most valuable asset. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Shelley Golden, a personal branding, image consultant, and fashion stylist. She has been an image consultant and fashion stylist for the past 20+ years, being 4th generation in the fashion and clothing business. Listen in to learn all the things you need to know on how to show up as your best self for your business. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:11] Get to know Shelley and her love for fashion. •[3:22] The importance of good lighting to make Zoom videos bright and clear. •[5:37] How to strategically place artificial lights to make you look better when on video. •[10:35] Different ways to make your physical or virtual background look simple and non-distracting. •[17:23] Tips on what colors to wear and not to wear when on zoom. •[20:50] The importance of making sure that everything in your zoom including yourself is aligned. •[22:06] How to make your face pop and appear trustworthy on zoom camera. Relevant Links: •Website: https://shelleygoldenstyle.com/ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyegolden/ •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelleyGoldenStyle/

How to Pursue Your Dreams Unapologetically with Lauren Aparicio Jun 15, 2021

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How to Pursue Your Dreams Unapologetically Are you being open to opportunities that might transition your goals? As you pursue your dreams and passions, you have to be flexible to morph into something else that might be even better. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Lauren Aparicio, an actor, host, model, and voice-over actor. She has spent most of her career life in the arts industry and her love for acting was reignited during a chance opportunity as a Talent Assistant on a feature film 4 years ago. Listen in to learn why you don’t need to be an expert to start pursuing your passion. “Don’t be hating because it brings your vibration down, and your abundance disappears.”- Lauren [15:57] “I can still be unapologetic and empathetic and get my message across.”- Lauren [20:18] What you will learn in this episode: •[2:26] Lauren describes all the things she did in production before trying out acting. •[9:20] How she showed up to her first audition and got the part. •[11:42] How she pivoted during the pandemic to connect and build a community online. •[16:50] Lauren’s gratitude to those who helped her on her journey. •[18:38] Learn to go back to your why when you lose focus to reset. •[23:13] Why you don’t need to be an expert to start – be flexible for new things to happen. Relevant Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenaparicio

Three Sides of a Coin Jun 10, 2021

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There are three sides to every coin and while most only focus on heads or tails…the rim plays a significant part in the structure of a coin. Being the rim has its advantages and disadvantages when it comes to business and life. You can be the one holding everyone together You can be the one that is forgotten about In the moments when a coin lands on the rim there is movement. The coins roll until it stopped or it goes to the place where it becomes untouchable. The moment that I realized that I was on the rim…everything changed!

The Transformative Magic of Travel and Living Out Your Passion with Judith Fein Jun 08, 2021

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The Transformative Magic of Travel and Living Out Your Passion Are you willing to try something that excites you and that you care about? You have to be concerned about living a passionately engaged life by saying yes to what excites you even when you doubt yourself. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Judith Fein, an award-winning travel journalist, speaker, workshop leader, and author of LIFE IS A TRIP. Judith has lived her life to the fullest by living and interacting with different people from all over the world and now writes about the transformative magic of travel. Listen in to learn about the power of showing up and saying yes to living out your passion in life without fear. “I have never met someone who doesn’t want to tell his/her story.”- Judith [11:31] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:10] Judith on her background with creativity and a thirst for traveling and meeting new people. •[3:07] How she organized an event for Muslim women to speak, which later became a big thing for the women. •[7:12] The power of sharing and serving others with what you know. •[10:17] How Judith approaches journalism as a give and take and connection profession. •[13:49] Learn how to say yes and show up to drive your career and life forward. Relevant Links: •Websites: http://livetoleave.com/ https://globaladventure.us/ •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-fein-364bb65/

How to Shift to a Joyous Professional Path with Italina Kirknis Jun 03, 2021

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How to Shift to a Joyous Professional Path with Italina Kirknis What is stopping you from taking that professional or life shift that you’ve been meaning to take? We sometimes want to make a change in how we show up but allow fear and external voices to stop us from trying out new things. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Italina Kirknis, an online presence expert and speaker. Italina made a major shift from her career path as an attorney to a social media manager even before it was a major thing. Listen in to learn the power of LinkedIn and a few tips to make your online presence better as a professional. “Everything that we do in life helps us prepare for the next chapter in life.”- Italina [9:27] What you will learn in this episode: •[1:38] How Italina shifted from being an attorney to a social media manager. •[6:38] How she quieted the internal and external voices that advised her against shifting her career. •[8:39] How her legal path prepared her to be an even better professional in social media. •[10:32] How she switched from the mindset of making an income to making an impact. •[14:42] The power of LinkedIn in establishing your professional presence online. •[16:13] A huge LinkedIn power tip that will make you highly visible on the Google search engine. Relevant Links: •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/italinakirknis/ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italinak/

How to Live Like A Millionaire When You’re A Million Short – with Marilyn Anderson Jun 01, 2021

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How to Live Like A Millionaire When You’re A Million Short – with Marilyn Anderson Do you always ask for what you want, or do you allow your fear to hold you back? When it comes to living the life you want, you have to learn to ask for what you want and make friends, and you will be surprised how much you can benefit from. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Marilyn Anderson, she’s an author, speaker, and award-winning film and television writer. She narrates how she left a secure job as a scientist, and a trip to LA transformed her life and career. Listen in to learn Marilyn’s super secrets to living like a millionaire in all stages of your life. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:31] Get to know Marilyn’s career journey and accomplishments as a writer. •[4:17] Why she decided to write How to Live Like a Millionaire to share her secrets to making money. •[7:26] Marilyn’s secrets to saving more by doing virtual entertainment and travel. •[11:49] Some of the ways Marilyn uses to budget and get discounts by asking. •[18:13] Where to find Marilyn and her award-winning book. Relevant Links: •Website: http://howtolivelikeamillionaire.com/ •Book: How to Live Like A Millionaire When You’re A Million Short

Mind-Blowing Happiness with Trish Ahjel Roberts May 27, 2021

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Mind-Blowing Happiness with Trish Ahjel Roberts With everything that you have been through, what would you give to have mind-blowing happiness? It seems like the opening line to a self-help webinar, right? Well, then consider this episode to be your self-help webinar. (Download it and put it on repeat when you need to) Trish dropped some gems that highlight the happiness hacks that we wish we all knew before today by giving us insight into her journey of shifting from being a financial advisor to being a self-actualization coach. "Many times we think that happiness has to do with our surroundings and it does have an impact but the main source of your happiness comes from yourself" Trish Highlights from this episode: How Trish's interaction with unhappy people with money made her think of Mother Teresa What it looks l like to protect your space The correlation between purpose and how we see the "stuff" we buy Taking back your power through boundaries Set aside time to work on yourself and for yourself Self-awareness will require you to go below the surface in your life and business in order to reach your core values. When you reach them, that is where you can rebuild and create a strong foundation for mind-blowing happiness. *An important thing to remember is that your happiness is defined by YOU! Create your happy place in your home, in your business, and most importantly in your heart. When you create that space you are able to teach others how to value your happiness. It becomes a cause and effect that will forever change your life. Connect with Trish: www.mindblowinghappiness.com www.facebook.com/trish.ahjel www.instagram.com/trishahjelroberts/

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