Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

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Episode 18: Emily Nolan - From Pretty to Pretty Damn Brave Dec 14, 2016

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Emily Nolan found herself lying on an operating table in the middle of a life or death Why Not Now? moment. She had modeled at 16 different sizes and lived a life in pursuit of being "pretty" until she realized that nothing would ever be enough. Emily now practices radical honesty and self-acceptance. We talk through how she got to a point where she feels healthy in her Earth Suit. We discuss the impact our culture around beauty has on society. Emily said, "Our culture wants us to never have an end game. To always buy, consume and to never have enough and to live in the future of an idea of what we could be - and that idea is always better than what we are now. But in truth, is it?" Books Mentioned: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The One Thing by Gary Keller

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Episode 17: Joel Stein - Using Comedy & Controversy as a Strategy Dec 07, 2016

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Joel Stein is a journalist known for his comedic and controversial style. He says (and writes) what many of us are thinking but would never say out loud. We discuss the role humor plays in answering the Why Not Now? question. Joel has a sophomoric humor column in TIME that now appears in the magazine every week. He's written for way too many media outlets to list and has been fired from quite a few. Joel shares his gold when it comes to writing tips. (Honestly! Some of the best I've ever heard.) Show Notes:

Joel's Why Not Now? moment. Choosing between law school or journalism. The factors that came into play when deciding between the two very difference paths.
What happened when Joel interviewed Ellen Degeneres about the lesbian fish in the Finding Dory movie.
Joel reached out to an internet troll, who had been trolling him for a long time, and invited her to lunch. They met up! How did it go down?
The time George Clooney came to dinner at Joel's home and they ended up in the attic with a flashlight.
Joel shares the best writing tips I've ever come across.
We discuss writer's block. It's not a thing according to Joel. "It's like workout block." Writers block is actually something else.
What does personal branding have to do with a person's funeral? We discuss.
Joel's new book. Real talk about the challenges and how Joel works through road blocks.
Can a person learn how to writer with humor? Yes. Joel shares how.
How to find your writing voice. Incredible suggestion on how to do this.
What advice Joel would give to his younger self?

Books Mentioned:

Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity by Joel Stein
Old Age: A Beginner's Guide by Michael Kinsley

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Episode 16: Natalie Panek - Rocket Scientist. Pilot. Explorer. Nov 30, 2016

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Natalie Panek is a rocket scientist. (The real kind.) She's also a pilot and an explorer who lives and breathes perseverance. She was rejected from a NASA program four times and then decided to give them a call and ask why. This Why Not Now? moment of bravery helped shape her story. Natalie has accomplished all of these things before the age of 30 and she's just getting started. Next goal? Becoming an astronaut.

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Episode 15: Jon M. Chu - Fear is the killer of good ideas Nov 23, 2016

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Jon M. Chu is a Hollywood director. You've likely seen some of his work on the big screen. He directed G.I. Joe Retaliation, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up 2, Now You See Me 2 and many other blockbusters. In this episode, Jon talks about a profound moment in his childhood when he not only asked himself Why Not Now? but also sold the idea to his mom. It was a conversation that changed the whole trajectory of his life. Jon shares a time when he asked Steven Spielberg how he would know when he's a director. Steven's response has guided Jon since. As for Jon's current Why not Now? - He had to do one thing to nudge him forward. This is something that applies to many of us. Once we pull this trigger, we're off and we have momentum. Jon shares his secret that will help spark action toward your own Why Not Now?

Show Notes:

Jon shares a critical Why Not Now? moment he experienced in the middle of the night during high school.
Instead of writing papers in high school, Jon convinced his teachers to let him submit videos.
How Jon has navigated through moments of drought in the early days of his career.
The wisdom Steven Spielberg gave to Jon at a young age.
The impact growing up in Silicon Valley had on Jon's career as a director.
The role social media has played within the process of film making. Literally how Jon has used social media during the production of films.
The future of technology and film making.
What Jon would tell his younger self.

Books Mentioned:

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan

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Episode 14: Dr. Jen Welter - First Female NFL Coach Nov 16, 2016

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Dr. Jen Welter is the first female NFL coach. She didn't ask permission or get an invite to be the first, she plowed her way through to making history. Literally. The 5'2" Jen Welter was also the first woman to play a "contact" position in a male dominant sport when she played on the Texas Revolution team. Her story about how she got the job coaching with the Arizona Cardinals is somethings we can all learn from. Someone has to be first. "Why Not Now? Why Not Me?" Oh, and Jen has her PhD in psychology. She's kind of a big deal.

Show Notes:

Jen shares her journey that led to a history-making Why Not Now? moment.
Tales from the time Jen became the first female to play contact position in men's professional football.
The role Jen's mentors played in helping her navigate through something that's never been done.
Who took a chance on Jen?
What was "locker room talk" sound like when she was a player and coach.
What advice Jen would give to someone who wanted to do something that hasn't been done.

Book & Websites mentioned:

War Room by Michael Holley
Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

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Episode 13: Andy Puddicombe - The Ultimate 10-Minute Life Hack Nov 09, 2016

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Andy is the co-Founder and voice of the fast-growing mediation app that I use daily called Headspace. The former Buddhist monk who also has a degree in circus arts now has more than 10 million users listening to voice through guided meditation. Whether you've never meditated or you practice daily, I think you'll find Andy's approach refreshing, valuable and unmatched. He has a very real-life and innovative way of helping others become more mindful.

Show Notes:

Why Andy has an unexpected tough time with recalling a Why Not Now? moment.
We talk through the moment Andy decided he was going to move and train to become a Buddhist monk.
The correlation between minds wandering and unhappiness.
The impact meditation has on kids and the new Headspace for Kids offering
The difference between exercise and meditation.
The difference between praying and meditating.
What Andy would tell his younger self.

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Episode 12: Maureen Sherry - Sometimes The Cost of Money Is Too Much Nov 02, 2016

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Maureen Sherry spent 12 years on Wall Street and became the youngest Managing Director at one of the biggest investment firms in the world. She navigated through the mortgage crisis and frat party, bro-culture environment while being a mother, wife and sole breadwinner in her family. She has stories to tell. Reese Witherspoon has optioned Maureen's book, Opening Belle, and is making a movie out of the book. The story is equal parts fascinating, comical, inspiring and shocking. Reese will play Maureen on the big screen. This tale is a powerful tool in helping women progress in the workplace. vv

Show Notes:

Maureen talks about spending 12 years on Wall Street as a young women navigating through a bro-culture.
Maureen's Why Not Now? moment and why she decided to leave Wall Street.
Advice for women.
Why Maureen didn't sign non-disclosure when she left her investment firm.
How she keeps her mind healthy.
Something Maureen has been thinking about doing that would be the first of its kind.
What Maureen is reading right now.
What keeps Maureen up at night.

Book & Websites mentioned:

Opening Belle by Maureen Sherry
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

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Episode 11: Chris Sacca - Super Angel & Fierce Shark Oct 26, 2016

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Everyone told Chris he was crazy when he quit his perfect gig at Google, leaving a pile of money behind. He put his first investment on a credit card and trusted his gut all the way to the bank. Twitter, Uber and Instagram are just a few of the gems Chris spotted before they were on everyone's radar. How did he do it? Why did he do it? He shares some of his gold in this episode.

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Episode 10: Evan McMullin - Presidential Candidate & Former CIA Operative Oct 20, 2016

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The unknown option in the 2016 Presidential Election. Evan McMullin just recently entered the race. Evan, former CIA operative, decided to run for president late in the game in order to stand up for what he believes. He's a 40-year old counter-terrorism expert that has a unique POV to share. Regardless of your political beliefs and mine, it's inspiring to witness someone who asks themselves, "Why Not Now run for President of the United States?" at the 11th hour in order to give voters another option. Is it a long shot that he'll win? Yep. Is it possible though? Yep. And it's quite honorable in my humble, patriotic, opinion.

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Episode 9: Tony Hsieh - Be Unapologetically True To Yourself Oct 13, 2016

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Tony Hsieh. Zappos.com CEO. Pickle Lover. Visionary. Humble. Entrapreneur. Author. Tony sold his first company at age 26 for $265 million. Yet that wasn't his biggest win to date. His most notable successes, which we discuss in the show, have nothing to do with money.

Show Notes

Tony's recalled Why Not Now? moment revolves around a pizza business, not zappos.com
How Tony tackles big projects.
Science of Happiness and the three types of happiness.
What it's like to live in an airstream trailer park with two alpacas
What happened when Tony realized he was dreading going to work at his first internet company
Insight into Tony's decision-making process. Art and Science.
Training your intuition.
Thoughts on chasing unicorns (real ones and those in Silicon Valley)
Yesterbox. Tony's unique email management methodology
A new form of meditation invested by Mr. Hsieh himself.
The most underestimated technology trend.
The ultimate tool for keeping your Why Not Now? top of mind.
Number one piece of advice.