Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

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Episode 37: Matt Mullenweg - Powering 27% of the Internet May 02, 2017

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More than 27% of the internet is powered by Matt Mullenweg's creation. Matt is the Founder and CEO of Automatic, the parent company of Wordpress. At age 33, he's a tech powerhouse yet he remains humble and willing to share his learnings along his journey. In this episode Matt shares takeaways from growing his company, tips on when to consider raising money and the filters questions he uses when making various business decisions.

Matt shares a Why Not Now? moment that became a defining point in the growth of his company.
What questions to ask yourself if you're considering fundraising for your company and taking on investors.
How Matt chooses his business partners.
Matt shares something he does in effort to lead a more efficient and effective day.
How Matt keeps his mind healthy.
What is Matt reading?
What keeps Matt up at night?
Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher in Matt's opinion?
What advice Matt would give to his younger self.

Books & Reference Links:

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy
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Special Episode: Why Not Now? Scholarship May 01, 2017

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We're sending one Why Not Now? podcast listener to Brazil for an opportunity of a lifetime! The scholarship recipient will receive travel and tuition for this immersive experience that will enable you to make that idea you've been thinking about a reality. More info here: http://amyjomartin.com/scholarship/

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Episode 36: Amy Purdy - Fierce Fembot, Paralympian & Resilience Icon Apr 26, 2017

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Oprah calls her a hero. At age 19, Amy Purdy was given a 2% chance to live after being diagnosed with meningitis. Due to a lack of circulation, she lost her legs below the knees. After this life-altering experience, Amy, now 37, has gone on to become a Paralympian snowboard champion, ABC's Dancing With The Stars runner-up, author, speaker and co-founder of non-profit Adaptive Action Sports. Amy knows all about adversity and she's an icon for resilience. In this episode we discuss tangible tips and tools Amy uses when faced with challenging times.

Amy shares a Why Not Now? moment that changed her life.
How the scariest and most uncomfortable experiences end up being the most valuable.
Tactical steps Amy takes when she's faced with adversity.
After a recent serious health scare, Amy shares exactly what she did and said to herself in order to stay positive and push through.
How Amy keeps her mind healthy.
Something Amy has been thinking about and now she's asking herself, "Why Not Now?"
What is Amy reading?
What keeps Amy up at night?
Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher in Amy's opinion?
What advice Amy would give to her younger self.

Books & Reference Links:

On My Own Two Feet by Amy Purdy
Breakthrough Experience by John Demartini
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Amy's website
Amy's non-profit Adaptive Action Sports

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Episode 35: Liz Powers - For Profit + For Purpose: An Innovative Combo Apr 19, 2017

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Liz Powers is the co-founder of ArtLifting, one of the most innovative companies out there (in my opinion). She's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur. Her for profit, do-good and do-well, company helps homeless and disabled individuals sell their artwork so they can put a roof over their heads and access new opportunity. ArtLifting has built the solution to a problem into their product. Their economic model is the way of the future. Liz boot-strapped the company to six figures and now has investors like Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes. Liz has been featured on national TV programs like the TODAY show. Some of her clients include Google and Staples. And she's just getting started!

Liz shares a Why Not Now? moment that resulted in the launch of her company.
Liz talks through the difference between a non-profit and a for profit + for purpose (benefit corp) company.
The benefits of "do good and do well" double bottomline benefit corporations.
How Liz got her start, bootstrapping with $4k and zero outside funding for the first phase of the company.
Biggest challenges for benefit corporations.
The marketing upside for do good, do well companies.
Liz describes the qualities she admires in her mentor.
What is Liz reading?
What keeps Liz up at night?
What advice Liz would give to her younger self.

Books & Reference Links:

Follow Liz on Twitter & LinkedIN
ArtLifting website
Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer

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Episode 34: IN-Q - Multi-Platinum Songwriter & National Slam Poetry Champion Apr 12, 2017

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IN-Q is a multi-platinum winning songwriter, National Slam Poetry champion and incredible spoken word performer. He's written songs for Disney, Selena Gomez and many other artists. In-Q, short for In Question, writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large. Show Notes:

IN-Q shares a Why Not Now? moment that took place after losing a parent and it has changed each and every day since.
How In-Q uses geography and travel to serve his creativity.
IN-Q performs an impromptu spoken word piece that he's never shared before.
How IN-Q got his name.
How storytelling, using spoken word, can create empathy.
What IN-Q is reading and his all-time favorite book.
What keeps IN-Q up at night?
Pirates or ninjas, who's tougher according to IN-Q?
What advice IN-Q would give to his younger self.

Books & Reference Links:

Follow IN-Q on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.
IN-Q's website
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Unshakable by Tony Robbins

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Episode 33: Jim Kwik - If Knowledge is Power, Learning is Your Superpower Apr 05, 2017

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Jim Kwik teaches people how to learn. He's a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. Jim had a brain injury when he was very young which caused learning disabilities and then he went on to become a master of the brain. His clients include Nike, Harvard, GE, Virgin and Singularity University. As the CEO and Founder of Kwik Learning, Jim even taught me how to speed read! Show Notes:

Jim describes how a brain injury at age 5 eventually led to his most profound Why Not Now? moment.
We hear step-by-step exactly what happened the day Jim changed his life by asking himself Why Not Now?
We discuss the power of asking good questions.
Why after 25 years of intentionally not scaling his work, Jim is now evaluating ways to do so.
Jim's current Why Not Now? moment was sparked after a near-death experience.
How Jim keeps his mind healthy.
What is Jim reading right now? All-time favorite book?
What keeps Jim up at night?
Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher according to Jim?
What advice Jim would give his younger self?

Learn more about Jim: https://jimkwik.com/

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Episode 32: Arianna Huffington - Sleeping, Thriving & Preventing Burnout Mar 29, 2017

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She's the woman behind Huffington Post, founder of Thrive Global and author of countless books. Arianna Huffington is one of the world's most powerful & influential women according to Forbes. In 2011, AOL acquired Huffington Post for $315 million and Arianna recently stepped down from the company to start a new company. Arianna shares the Why Not Now? moment when she decided to leave the company that bares her name. Show Notes:

Arianna's Why Not Now? moment happened immediately after she collapsed from exhaustion.
How we can change our perspective around accepting burnout as a necessary price of success.
The power of remembering that death is inevitable.
The data behind sleep, how technology gets in the way of our sleep and how we can change that.
Arianna explains how Silicon Valley's macho corporate culture must change & how it can change.
Twelve years ago, Arianna put citizen journalism on the map. What's next for the evolution of media?
How Arianna keeps her mind healthy.
Why Arianna left the Huffington Post - her recent Why Not Now? moment.
What is Arianna reading right now? All-time favorite book?
What keeps Arianna up at night?
What advice Arianna would give her younger self?

Books & Reference Links:

Follow Arianna Huffington on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook.
Irresistible by Adam Alter
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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Episode 31: Lane Wood - Creating A New Life Mar 21, 2017

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An unexpected prompt caused Lane Wood to change nearly every aspect of his life in a matter of months. He came out as gay, moved, became healthy and transformed his outlook. Born in conservative Oklahoma and once a pastor at his church, Lane shares exactly how he navigated out of the closet. Turns out, we are all in some sort of closet. Coming out is just a difficult conversation. A closet is no place to live. For anyone. Show Notes:

Lane's series of Why Not Now? moments that happened after an unexpected prompt.
The first time Lane told someone he was gay and the conversations that happened after.
How Lane learned to follow his one internal GPS one step at a time.
What else has changed in Lane's life?
How Lane keeps his mind healthy.
Lane's current Why Not Now?
Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Lane?
What keeps Lane up at night?
What advice Lane would give to his younger self?

Books & Reference Links:

Follow Lane Wood on Twitter
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fu*k by Mark Manson

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Episode 30: Scott O'Neil - Company Culture Hacker Mar 14, 2017

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He's one of the most accomplished sports business execs. Scott O'Neil is the CEO of the NHL's NJ Devils, NBA's Philadelphia 76'ers AND the Prudential Center. (Yes, all three at the same time.) He's spent time as the President of Madison Square Garden and SVP at the National Basketball Association. I met Scott while working in the NBA and I've always been drawn to his contagious energy and unique leadership style. In this episode, we discuss everything from leadership to company culture to the secret of life - just to name a few of many topics. Show Notes:

Scott's Why Not Now? moment happened when he left Madison Square Garden and added a new filter to how he evaluates opportunities on his career path.
How Scott continues to grow company revenue despite the team's performance on the court and/or ice.
Scott's unique formula for company culture. His goal is to create the greatest place to work in the world.
How Scott motivates his employees (the majority are millennials).
As a leader, Scott talks about how he manages standing up for what he believes while not falling down the slippery slope of the polarizing political rhetoric. He also shares how he empowers his staff to stand up for what they believe.
A large percentage of Scott's leadership team are women. Scott shares his approach to empowering women.
Scott shares his experience attending Harvard (also he has delivered a commencement speech!)
Tips for running a great meeting.
Scott reveals the secret to life. (NBD)
How Scott keeps his mind healthy.
Scott's current Why Not Now?
Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Scott?
What keeps Scott up at night?
What advice Scott would give to his younger self?

Books & Reference Links:

Follow Scott on Twitter
Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
The No Asshole Rule by Robert Sutton
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Men of Honor by David Robbins

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Episode 29: Erik Wahl - The Spark and the Grind Mar 08, 2017

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Erik Wahl redesigned his internal operating system in effort to live the American Dream instead of continuing to live the American Nightmare. Erik is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, TED speaker, No 1 bestselling author and creativity scientist. He's one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today. On stage, Erik's speed painting and audience engagement acts as a metaphor for innovation and risk. Show Notes:

Erik's Why Not Now? moment happened when he went to having "everything" financially to nothing financially. He talks about how he changed his operating system from scarcity to abundance.
Erik and his wife put a unique safety net in place before taking the big leap.
How Erik was able to draw upon his foundation of analytics and discipline when pursuing art.
The American Dream vs. The American Nightmare
Erik shares exactly what he does before he takes the stage to perform and how he learned to connect with his audience on an emotional level.
How Erik keeps his mind healthy.
Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Erik?
What keeps Erik up at night?
What advice Erik would give to his younger self?

Books & Reference Links: