Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Today we get to speak with Henrik de Gyor, He is a Consultant at Another DAM Consultancy who assists, advises, and advocates for his clients. Henrik has previously worked in the fields of advertising, automobiles, construction, education, finance, journalism, manufacturing, marketing, media, retail, and technology. Henrik is also an active speaker, a podcaster with 9 podcast series, and an author of 9 published books. Henrik works remotely from South Carolina where he lives with his wife. Our Guest Henrik De Gyor Website: henrikdegyor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdegyor Hacks to Take Away We talked about managing media and digital asset management. Henrik shared ideas to simplify your life. Recreating memories at a really fast pace. Decide what's valuable to you or not. Having unlimited creative potential and taking away the technical barriers. There's no limit to what the human mind can contain. The idea is you get out of that comfort zone. And you get cracking on what you actually wanted to get started on. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Usama Zeid Bashir Salim, He was born & raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nick Named Energizer bunny 😄. Usama started life coaching and teaching in 2014. His life coaching business fuels the fire of Generation Y and Z, where he teaches Confidence Building, Mindset Transformation, and Harnessing Talents. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Completed a Master of Business specializing in Transformational Leadership and Innovative Behaviour along the way. He's also the founder and Host of BE STRONG 99 a LinkedIn Live Show. On top of all these fantastic milestones, he's also pursuing a Ph.D. So let's jump into this episode Our Guest Usama Salim IG: https://www.instagram.com/usama87/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/usamazeid/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@be_strong_99 Hacks to Take Away You can pour from an empty cup and be yourself. Attract your tribe, and the right kind of people come along on your path. Usama shared about being internally fulfilled. Getting to know people and building community and genuinely feeling like you're connected with like-minded people. The most important thing is to get wet along the process. You have to be uncomfortable to be comfortable if you ever want to be successful. We talked about the concept of empowerment of strength. Comparison is the thief of joy, and comparisons are stealing our blessings. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born in Texas and residing in Columbus Ohio, Preston is a lifelong addiction and mental health advocate. With over 20 years of personal development and recovery experience, he loves to teach, train, and coach around demystifying dysfunction and mental wellness. He loves Texas A&M football, The Ufc, and snowboarding. Preston has an extensive background in sales, and personal development, and currently works in outreach for a mental health and addiction hospital. Our Guest Preston Moore Instagram: @kprestonmoore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k.preston.moore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highcostofanonymitypodcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprestonmoore/ Podcast: The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65h0V990cXBZZ9Op20hYjA?si=NJTW7xS4STSKAOTY46HrFg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-cost-anonymity-podcast-exploring-cost-keeping/id1357105789 Hacks to Take Away Preston shared about intensive mental health therapy. Get coaching, counseling, and support for yourself. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to taking the first step to getting help. We talked about compulsive behavior. It takes on average for a young person about 40 hours of doing something with someone else to build a friendship. What is mental wellness look like? Creating a healthy home that in pass along a less dysfunctional behavior and view of the world in view of mental and emotional wellness. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Bennett was born and raised in the gritty city of Flint, MI and now resides in Fort Worth, TX. He is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers entrepreneurs and startups to learn to look and sound great on camera through coursework and private community membership. Dan has had the privilege to work with some amazing clients like… Harley Davidson, Hasbro, Nerf, Mercury Marine, Bud Light, Camaro, and many more. Our Guest Dan Bennett Website: https://ImTheAntipreneuer.com Website: https://1MinMedia.com Website: https://Quiz.Video Website:https://DanHasLinks.com LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/theantipreneur Twitter: RealAntipreneur Twitter: CellCoreCreativ Hacks to Take Away “Tell people your ideas. And don't be afraid that they don't come to fruition because all you're doing is just planting seeds.” - Dan He shared about working with entrepreneurs who are already awesome. Capture their essence and how great they already are. If you're an entrepreneur, you've got tons of life experience, you have a lot of stories to tell. Heavily reliant on metaphor, and be completely transparent. Figure out best practices and how to stay ahead of the curve. Starting to work very purposefully with entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs startups is so fulfilling. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Heather Vickery, a global leader and success coach that helps people leverage their fears. Into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered bold, joy-filled and successful lives. She's the best-selling author and the host of two podcasts, the brave files, and was it chance? Now let's dig into the episode as we get to have a fun conversation with Heather Vickery. Our Guest Heather Vickery Website: www.vickeryandco.com/social LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heather-vickery Twitter: vickeryandco Hacks to Take Away Heather shared about how she rebuilt her life. The coaching and the speaking of the training is her zone of genius. A community is so impactful. Having the accountability to get a team of wildly supportive cheerleaders who see the potential and push, encourage and engage for training. Spend all the time and energy serving others. Envision a future for our children. Delegate and build a team, those things are possible. A small, intentional step. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Julie Riley, an award-winning social media strategist with a passion for building community with Live Video. She has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing. As of this recording, she is the Social Media and Community Manager for StreamYard, managing 25k+ members in their community. Julie Riley has also worked with Social Media Examiner, The Small Business Administration, and countless others. She has a vast array of experience including live video production, social media management, community management, and chat marketing - the list goes on! She is a dedicated community leader with a passion to teach others how they too can build an amazing business through their social channels and grow their communities with live video (her specialty)! She’s a hard-working woman who knows how to get things done, no matter what challenges come her way. If you want to build an amazing community, Julie can get you there. So jump right into this episode as we learn more through Julie's experiences. Our Guest Julie Riley Youtube: www.streamyard.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialjewelsict/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SocialJewelsICT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjewelsict/ Hacks to Take Away The power of communication, connection, and building relationship. If somebody's saying they hate change they're a pure hypocrite. We talked about the ability to reach such a broad audience. The ability to communicate with so many people all in one spot. Choosing your path and your journey. You don't always make the right choices and sometimes they come with some hiccups along the way. Collaborate on projects because they're going to bring something to the table. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wade teaches Entrepreneurs & Professionals to create an abundant & sustainable 3-Day Weekend lifestyle so they can better enjoy their family, friends, and life. He's a 20+ year Software Company Founder, Business Growth Coach, and Author of books on business growth, finance, personal growth, parenting, & spirituality. He & his family have lived ocean-side in North America & South America. He enjoys 3-day weekends and Fridays at the beach playing volleyball with friends + and weekends with his family. Our Guest Wade Galt Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/wadegalt Websites: 3DayWeekendClub.com (Company) AutomaticInsuranceAgency.com (Company) SmartBonusSystem.com (Company) Twitter: wadegalt Hacks to Take Away Wade shared about enjoying life with an island mentality of making time for life. He talks about balance between helping people and making money. Helping entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees to create a three day weekend type lifestyle so that they can enjoy life outside of work. Looking to balance giving at the same time receiving and enjoying life. Having respect and love for our parents. Learning and extract concepts, logic, philosophies, and analogies from those hobbies. Simply even being passionate about something, whether it's hobby or not. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Kevin Kolbe a content creator, video marketing specialist, coach, and founder of Kevin Kolbe Media. His life in media started on the radio and then led to TV working with stations affiliated with FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The CW. After TV, Kevin started his own video marketing media business and now helps non-profits, businesses, and entrepreneurs around the world get into and do more with online video. He's also a husband and dad of three, including one with special needs. Our Guest Kevin Kolbe Youtube: YouTube.com/KevinKolbe Website: KevinKolbe.com Website: KevinKolbeMedia.com Hacks to Take Away “Having a heart for working with people at nonprofits, work with other entrepreneurs, and do my own stuff.” - Kevin We have to define our own success. I kept going at something I enjoyed. And it's just one of those things that I it's just evolved over time. Traditional media helped me appreciate digital media more, and how you could do things. I've been able to work with organizations that some I've been connected with. And that's huge. Because I know that however, I might help them. It's helping them either raise funds or get their name out there. Because a lot of folks especially if you're not used to it, but you're pouring your heart, you're sharing your story, you're hoping it's making a difference. My recommendation for any nonprofit out there, use what you have and share your story. And you've got a story you personally have a story of why you're even invested in it. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Benjamin Yeh, He is a Business & Transformation Coach. Combining his investment experience and intuitive gift, Ben empowers entrepreneurs on how to gain clarity in discovering their 'True North', start thriving in their business, and live the life they are meant to create! Ben's career has evolved from being a real estate consultant, investment officer for a family office where he invested over $1 billion dollars, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, advisor/coach, and overall student of life. Ben launched his Boom Vision Podcast in 2021, a show designed for driven entrepreneurs and professionals seeking clarity, purpose and happiness. His show dives deep on how to create lasting success by building a solid foundation of a healthier mind, body and soul: it all starts with a powerful mindset! Our Guest Benjamin Yeh Website: https://www.benjaminyeh.com Instagram: @benjaminyeh LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminyeh Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boom-vision/id1582728414 Hacks to Take Away “My intention was to create an amazing career as an investment officer for a Forbes 500 family.” - Benjamin As an investment officer, your job and your career is measured by a number, which is just a return. The energy work, really broadened my horizon and activated my right brain metric activity, to try and balance it out. One thing that always came back as a constant was my wife, she's always right. Immersing yourself in where it's a hobby or something that brings you joy, true joy from within, you lose track of time. I really want to focus on my passion and my fulfillment and that's when I started my podcast and that's when the chain of events happened. If you actually internally build up that internal guidance system that you have that everyone has, you just have to be able to listen. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Lisa Monette a social media video voice coach, growth strategist, and Camera confidence ninja, and she specializes in authentic Live Video Coaching for leaders who must have content that engages, is creative, and converts! She has personally been responsible for millions of dollars of sales and recruiting including her Pink Trophy on wheels from Mary Kay Cosmetics, keynote training, 5 figure launches on Facebook with her Come Alive On Camera Challenges! She has worked on teams and trained with elite superstars such as Tony Robbins, Top Celebrity Voice Coach Roger Love, Academy Awards, Film pro-Travis Shields and Hollywood Reel Producer Jay Menez and many more. Her passion is to help entrepreneurs to stop stalling and to stand out in their life, by using their voices on video! I'm super excited to bring her on to the episode. So let's jump in as we discover Lisa's Origin story. Our Guest Lisa Monette Facebook: www.Facebook.com/groups/comealiveoncamera Instagram: @badassbeautytv Hacks to Take Away “I am an entrepreneur, I have my whole thing entrepreneurship freedom.” - Lisa Getting people to come more alive when they're getting in front of people. You can control how you're showing up and showing up has a sound. You are authentic, but you can be authentic and boring as shit. Sometimes you gotta be coached to bring things out in the more. At the end of the day, let go of whatever flows out. We've all got different personalities but I think if you can trust yourself it's okay to play like a game. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bull is the founder and co-host of The Kessel Chat, a weekly live stream centered on Star Wars. He's a content creator, baker, woodworker, and Developer Advocacy Manager for Cisco Developer Relations. He spends his free time creating TikTok's about what else, Star Wars, and playing Pokemon Let's Go and Breath of the Wild with his 6 yr old. He and his wife love to geek out on food, drink, and adventures across the Bay Area. Our Guest Jeff Bull Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HUxttTao5ltZTmCziRtjQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffbulltech LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbulltech/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffbulltech Hacks to Take Away “Everyone who works for me on my team is creators, they write blogs, they write code samples, they do videos, you name it.” - Jeff “Bringing my team into something new that I've never done professionally. Jeff shared about always been a pretty self-conscious person.” - Jeff “The work that I do in my professional life is all about how can I help other people as a people leader.” - Jeff “I help other people what their passions are, what excites them, and then find ways to bring those into what they do for work and personal life.” - Jeff Jeff talks about what motivates him to get up every day and talk to people, work with people, and be a good leader for the team. At the end of the day, you learn something not just about yourself, but about how other people respond to that thing that you do. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Chris Stone. With a 25+ year history in the music industry with Sony, driven and passionate entrepreneur Chris Stone founded the Podcast and Live Streaming Consultancy Cast Ahead after the success of his own co-hosted podcasts changed his life. At Cast Ahead, Chris thrives on enabling driven entrepreneurs, influencers, thought leaders, and enterprises to express their stories and elevate their reach while extending their efficiency in that process. Chris also co-hosts Dealcasters, an Amazon Live show with Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing where they interview experts and entrepreneurs while training Amazon customers on how to overcome the fear of technology and start and flourish in their content creator journeys. In just over a year, Dealcasters have established themselves as a trusted authority not only in the live video and podcasting space but also in the education of the Amazon Influencer program and the development of Influencers already on the platform. They’ve spoken on stage and virtually at PodFest Expo, VidFest Expo, StreamYard Industry Showcase, Agorapulse Agency Summit, Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, Social Media Week Lima, and others. Dealcasters also collaborate as remote live producers and have led, assisted and coordinated production teams with clients such as IBM, StreamYard, United Nations Global Compact, MIT, Toastmasters International, Glasko Smith Kline (GSK), Jamaican Chamber Of Commerce, Sphinx International, and USABizParty, which have included speakers such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, Darren LaCroix and many more. Our Guest Chris Stone Website: CastAhead.Contact (Company Website) Website : ChrisStone.Contact (Company Website) Website: castahead.net (Company Website) LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/chrisstoneatl Hacks to Take Away Chris shared different ways to invest in your business. Time is money. Spending time with your family living the life that you choose. Hire somebody to do something and give that person a better career. If you create a show that you're passionate about, you're going to create a tribe of people that will listen to you and follow you. You have to understand what the purpose is. Surround yourself with other people that help and sharpen your irons, you have a desire to do things. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is a dynamic speaker, author, and relationship expert. He uses his 15 years of experience as a pastor and licensed professional counselor to help strengthen relationships and organizations. Eric has leveraged his transformative, yet easy-to-digest frameworks to save countless marriages and create sustainable change at all levels of any organization. Our Guest Eric Wooten Website: https://altaredmarriage.com Instagram: @eric_wooten_ @altaredmarriage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altaredmarriage Twitter: @emwoots Youtube: youtube.com/relationshots Hacks to Take Away Having a community that has credibility, assurance and hope are way better than any book. When you get into marriage, you're going to be hypersensitive to any type of criticism or feedback from your spouse and it has really nothing to do with your spouse because we should be able to give each other feedback and grow. Marriage is a little different with three kids than it is with no kids. We talked about ways to work which is going to help move the business forward. Let's be intentional, things thrive and succeed when we prioritize them. Having some real purpose and shared values, and some of those kinds of things in marriage are the foundation that sustains us. The success of a marriage will depend on the quality of community you've got around you. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Linda Schneider. she has been doing internet marketing since 2006, and has the distinction of having one of the oldest account numbers on Godaddy. She currently runs a subscription business for real estate agents that generates more than $10,000/mo while working less than 10 days a month. Her passion is what she calls "leveraged income," or making a lot more money than the time you put in. Our Guest Linda Schneider Website: https://fastnewsletters.com Hacks to Take Away Linda shared about how she discovered doing freelance work successfully. Selling newsletters to agents, and building a really quite lucrative business. Linda talks about how she loves the interactive element of teaching. Sales function sometimes stops so many people from being successful. Open-handed selling is the skill of being able to sell in a way that you're their hero, they're looking for you. The perspective of not just a realtor, but somebody who's there to help people find their perfect home. You've got all the free time in the world. And you just want to do this one thing, whether it makes you any money or not. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a wife of almost 20 years, mom of 3 kids, and former B2B sales executive, she intimately knows the struggle of feeling stuck and giving her love to everyone else, but herself. She loves to help women get unstuck, find self-love, manifest their purpose, and live this life to the fullest. She is the Founder & President of Sassy Healthy Fit, an organization created with the mission to teach as many humans as possible to love themselves unconditionally and create a “F*CK YES LIFE!”, and make this world a brighter place through each of our unique gifts. Our Guest Hallie Avolio Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/havolio /4500+ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sassyhealthyfit /3000+ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallie-avolio /7500+ Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@sassyhealthyfit?lang=en /168,000+ Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sassyhealthyfit 1000+ Website: sassyhealthy.fit Hacks to Take Away Hallie talks about choosing how she stands in her purpose, and in her integrity and authenticity. Choosing to be in alignment with yourself for the first five minutes of the day. We shared about the ways to change the trajectory of your entire day and change the trajectory of your life. Having the desire to do anything at all. Giving yourself permission to go back to those basics and to decondition Surrounding ourselves with the people that support, us so we can keep the flame burning brighter and brighter. Hire the people or lean on the people externally that will support your desires and your growth. Create influential messaging to attract sophisticated clients. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I get to speak with Kevin Kwan. He's hired by coaches to nail down the message and psychology on how to attract, connect and enroll more sophisticated clients from their Facebook Group and Email list. He’s written over 30 different email funnels and sales pages for influencers in the health, wellness, and personal development industry increasing their program sales between 150% to 300%. Kevin was also the main copy and offers coach for two, multi-million dollar online coaching and consulting companies where he crafted over 1000 high-ticket offers and positioned their content to convert for their clients. Today, he shares his in-the-trenches wisdom inside his own program using his own proprietary frameworks and systems to help coaches enroll more sophisticated clients from their Facebook groups and Email list. Our Guest Kevin Kwan Facebook: https://jo.my/ckfbgroup Hacks to Take Away Having compassion for ourselves is monumental. Kevin talks about being able to be creative and how to be a leader through influential messaging.. Kevin shared his three main points that he helps others resolve through his coaching program. How Kevin build communities through the Facebook group and email list. Mannerisms that create attraction. If you're posting content, and you're not getting feedback, don't worry about it. Just keep posting the content, because there will be a time when somebody comes back and looks at your stuff. Create influential messaging to attract sophisticated clients. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Robert Kennedy III the president of Kennetik Communications, a minority-owned training firm. He has been called a dynamic leadership communicator. But, at his core, he is a teacher and trainer. When he speaks, he challenges employees, executives, and business leaders alike to take accountability for their current setting and then to create a bigger future for themselves. His energetic presentations are infused with humor and keep his audiences engaged as he invites them to SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT & LEAD WELL! Robert pulls from almost 2 decades as an educator, radio and media announcer, entrepreneur, and workshop facilitator to tap into his audiences’ needs. His clients include government organizations like Social Security Administration and US Coast Guard; large non-profits like AARP and NeighborWorks America; companies like Comscore, Barnes & Noble, Panda Restaurant Group, and numerous associations. He has a mission to equip 1 million leaders with the ability to IMPACT, INFLUENCE, and INSPIRE through communication and storytelling Our Guest Robert Kennedy III Website: http://www.storytellersgrowthlab.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/robertkennedy3.com Hacks to Take Away Robert challenged his employees, executives, and business leaders alike to take accountability for their current setting and then to create a bigger future for themselves. He has a mission to equip 1 million leaders with the ability to impact influence and inspire through communication and storytelling. Robert shares how he teaches small business owners how to tell their stories on stage. How they can attract their ideal audience and generate more income. We talked about the entrepreneur mindset. Stimulation of always learning new things, and then taking people on that journey. When you solve problems and find a solution and share it with people. If you've got something that you believe can solve a challenge for someone. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Jillian Benbow the Director of Community Experience Manager at SPI Media. With over a decade of experience running digital communities and programs, Jillian has seen it all. She is eager to help more people run successful communities and to help grow the digital community profession. When Jillian is not working on all things community she is enjoying the outdoors of Colorado with her family and two energetic dogs. Our Guest Jillian Benbow Twitter :@jillianbenbow Website: spipro.com Hacks to Take Away Jillian shared expert tips around managing a community. Finding those issues within digital communities and solving them. Being able to find those connections when you join those communities wherever they may be feeling calm. We shared about having the idea to work somewhere without having to relocate. Learn how to make sure that you're keeping the people engaged. Learn about other communities by going to those communities that the stuff that you're passionate about. Whatever you have or accompany, you got to be able to put in the time and the effort, because that's the only way you'll see growth in your community. Watch what people are doing and be able to replicate it. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Billy Samoa Saleebey an entrepreneur, podcast host, and award-winning filmmaker (Rolling). He has led learning and development organizations for some of the most disruptive companies in the world, including Tesla, where he was Head of Global Sales & Product Training. He also co-founded Podify and is the current CEO, a podcast agency that provides production and promotion services to companies and individuals who want to create a podcast. In addition to being the host of For the Love of Podcast (a podcast about podcasting), he’s also is the host of the podcast Insight Out, where he interviews world changers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover powerful insights, reveal why they make an impact, and explain exactly how they can be applied. Our Guest Billy Saleebey Company: https://podify.com/ https://billysamoa.com/ Podcasts: http://fortheloveofpodcast.com/ https://insightoutshow.com/ Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/ https://www.youtube.com/user/billysamoa https://twitter.com/BillySamoa https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/ Hacks to Take Away Be very transparent to your audience. We talked about being a perfectionist which helps in career. And why it's also been one of the biggest challenges. That access to information with great knowledge comes with great responsibility. Being able to determine and discern what's facts versus what's made up. Having some ability to impact people. Desire is the number one step. The beauty of life is that we have the ability to allow ourselves to have that shared humanity. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris is the CEO / Co-Founder of FlowChat. A saas company that has a unique way of acquiring new customers. Their organic tool & strategies have led to boost their company and others’ to over $100k/mo in revenue. While Chris isn’t building businesses, he’s building a life-long marriage, world-impacting family, and competed on American Ninja Warrior. Our Guest Chris Baden LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/chrisbaden-55 Website: FlowChat.com (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away If you just listen, you can do really well. Chris shared how he built three different companies all did a million dollars more per year in sales. He helps businesses go to seven and eight figures. Practicing empathy before you listen. Do your best of your intellectual and emotional capacity. Solving the problem becomes a really important muscle to flex and creatively solve problems. We talked about the big difference between a poor mindset and a wealthy mindset. Your ability to decide what program you operate under. And that will change the trajectory of your life. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Barrows is the Queen of Engagement! You've heard it before and you'll hear her speak about how to use personal content in social media networks, but what makes Nancy so convincing? She's a speech-language pathologist who has spent years working with children on improving their communication skills. This includes developing innovative methods for teaching those individuals how they can express themselves more clearly--a skill which she then applies towards building communities online through platforms such as LinkedIn. Nancy Barrows M.S. SLP-CCC a Keynote Speaker and the Creator and Founder of “The Chick With The Toolbelt” Program, a guided discovery into finding your voice and how to express it in a way that feels authentic in order to build your network, promote engagement and generate new business. Additionally, Nancy created the #RadiatingReal movement, which empowers people to take off their ‘masks’ and experience the power of ‘showing up’! She has thrived through her adversity and employs her experience to help others. You can catch her LIVE, on her LinkedIn channel, every Sunday, at 5 pm PST as host, creator, and producer of #ConnectedHumanConversations Our Guest Nancy Barrows LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nancy-debra-barrows-m-s-ccc-slp-92124213 Twitter: NancyDebra2 Hacks to Take Away Nancy empowers people to take off their masks, and experience the power of showing up. Sharing the ugly snotty unsexy pieces and parts is so important. It's all about showing up as you are. Being real and authentic and letting people give you that unex unadulterated unconditional love and acceptance. We have to make and keep a promise as adults that we are going to teach kids about their bodies and boundaries. Figure out how you want to put your voice out there, and what's comfortable for you. People who need you will find you and the people who love you will follow you. Rebrand, redefine, keep moving and shaking. If Facebook after 17 years can change its name. Why can't you? Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of a Dreamatizer, what comes to mind? Maybe the exceptionally creative and talented Delane Cooper or her process for creating jewelry that also tells an interesting story. That's right - she doesn't just make beautiful pieces; they come with prompts! Her creativity hibernates during winter months in order give birth again once summer approaches so we can meet these exquisite accessories on our wrists each day as if saying "I was made for your wrist." So why does this woman who has done so much need help from others before being constructive is something I'd like everyone interested enough. The Dreamatizers mission statement: "We create items from our dreams & wake up every morning feeling like we've done something rather than just sitting around." Our Guest Delane Cooper IG: delanecooper | lotusheroproject Website: www.delane.ca Facebook: delanejewellery | lotusheroproject Twitter: delanecooper | lotusheroproj CH: delanecooper Hacks to Take Away Delane shares about the beginning of her journey of sales and marketing Remain open to the opportunities that come your way, whether they're positive or negative, because there's always a lesson to learn. Being able to go out into your day and not only be a superhero and advocate for oneself, but it also is being a superhero because you show up truly as who you are. Making positive effects out in the world. Being able to touch people's hearts. Figure out what we want to do whether to take that hobby or address a new hobby. It's a hack, not a hobby. Connection is really important and finding real content connections sometimes. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get to speak with James Hicks. James is an Engineering Technologist by education and trade. DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on service. An entrepreneur and content creator dedicated to building collaborative communities. Husband, father, traveler Our Guest James Hicks LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/jhicks Website : hicksnewmedia.com(Company Website) Personal Website : jameshicks.link/contact(Personal Website) Twitter: jameshicks Hacks to Take Away James helps by enabling folks and organizations to utilize cloud technologies. There are a handful of insane geniuses on this planet. Writing down those goals and acting on them. Be receptive to learning and receptive to folks around you who are trying to help and be positive in your world. When the news comes on and being able to have instant access to information. There's value in that. Having someone reaffirming you that you are special that you can make things happen. Being able to do slight and small improvements to your workspace. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Laura Jaget is the creator of HOW TO LIFE®, a brand that teaches life skills to students of all ages. Akin to Adulting 101, the How To Life podcast and a YouTube channel feature audio and short video tutorials called Mominars® that provide instruction, information, and lots of encouragement. These mini adulting classes will motivate and inspire and are sure to help take the fear out of adulting. Our Guest Laura Jaget LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/dr-laura-jaget-161034 Website : howtolife.com (Company Website) IG: @laurajaget_howtolifenow FB: Laura Jaget TikTok: Dr. Laura Jaget (@howtolifenow) TikTok | Watch Dr. Laura Jaget's Newest TikTok Videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaJzijdFNDLS-Fp9WBirYQ Hacks to Take Away Laura shared about teaching young and newer adults with the basic life skills. She talks about helping her patients feel better, and giving them back their power. Being able to make a mistake in front of others and learn from it and get better because of it. Being able to be on vacation and still do some stuff and help people. Take the easiest step and break it down further until you get to a level that you can take. Picking what you want to do, whatever you find fun, whatever you're passionate about. Laura shares about the changing world with the technology that's available, you can be an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with, Russ Johns. He's the host of the Pirate Broadcast Network. Not only is he a tech-enthusiast like myself. His journey has been a remarkable one and he's someone I absolutely admire. He Believes that you have the opportunity to Be SEEN | Be HEARD | Be TALKED ABOUT And that EVERYONE HAS A GIFT, A MISSION, and VALUE… Sometimes we need help in creating our message with WORDS, IMAGES, AUDIO & VIDEO Let’s face it. It's not always easy. it feels like 10,000 details and technology can be daunting. Technology can be overwhelming if you want to produce Content, Publish MEDIA, and Expand Your Brand. Work with me to create an ONLINE IMPACT without the technical overwhelm… SHOW UP | GO LIVE | BUILD AUTHORITY If you need a Content Creation Strategy, reach out to Russ. He’s passionate about connecting and developing relationships and helping others that are passionate about doing the same thing. Our Guest Russ Johns LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/nextstepnext Website : russjohns.com (Company Website) Twitter : nextstepnext Hacks to Take Away Russ shared about podcasting radio broadcasting and building communities. He talks about having multiple careers in life. Bringing people together to actually create projects and he started developing websites. Learning those skills that are more than valuable in today's climate and communities. Being able to utilize the experience to help other people. Get a process and use the process, work the system and just be consistent. Russ talks about incredibly valuable experience and it taught him so many life lessons and observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Raquel Borras, the Founder of RAQVISION, and the Chief Excitement Officer of "True to You Branding" Her passion is to help others bring to life their personal brand that is true to them. Raquel has expertise in social media and branding, which started on Linkedin. Because she loves people and talent for audience engagement, her social media presence exponentially skyrocketed. She believes that bringing valuable content, authenticity, and vulnerability to your social media is the key to gaining a strong following and presence. At RAQVISION, the youth 17 and under safe social network is for our future Creators, Innovators, Disruptors, Changemakers, and Educators to project their voice and protect their reality. Raquel also created her own YouTube Channel called 'Raq the Boat,' where she has candid conversations with kids of all ages! The goal is to empower these kids and have them walk away feeling special, worthy, seen, and most importantly...........heard!❤️ Let's listen in! Our Guest Raquel Borras LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/raquel-borras Website : raqvision.tv/join (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away We talked about discovering human design systems. Raquel shared about gravitating towards something she is interested in and as long as it's keeping her stimulated and being creative and it's fueling her flame. Your motivations are the things that you do like and what really excites you. When you go towards the light, go towards what's really pulling you right. It just gives you that extra energy. Being able to understand who we are as human beings and what really motivates us and the value that we really bring. Engagement comes in where you have to be able to engage, you have to be able to reciprocate. Raquel talks about being super authentic and being real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Everold Reid. He's the author of "The Reid Method" A Blueprint for Achieving Sales Mastery and Host of "The Reid Method Insider" podcast. Not only does he teach sales, he's been practicing it over 30 years. In 1989, he took a summer job selling cars to earn extra money for college. The job was supposed to be temporary, but Everold realized that he had a gift for selling and his part-time status eventually evolved into a full-time career in automotive sales. From his earliest years in the retail car industry, Everold has been a keen student of selling, eager to learn new strategies and techniques to build his knowledge base and, more importantly, to expand his customer base. His sales mastery has led to top sales ranking at the dealerships where he has worked, as well as many awards for his performance. Along the way, Everold adopted the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement that remains central to his present-day sales, advertising, and marketing efforts. He's also recently launched an amazing service known as Yaahdy.com which is a marketplace for local vendors in Jamaica his home. Let's learn more about Everold in this episode. Our Guest Everold Reid LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/everoldreid Website : thereidmethod.com(Company Website) Twitter : TheReidMethod Hacks to Take Away To become a better version yourself, your cornerstone has to be personal development. The opportunities are limitless. The world needs your ideas, your creativity, and your products, and your expertise. Going to a doctor that makes you laugh is actually a little bit of therapy. What does it mean to offer value, that's all explained in his book. If you want to be successful in sales or business, number one, you must invest in yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I get to speak with Devin Roscillo, She is an Activation and Mindset Coach who helps women claim their confidence and become their fullest, boldest selves. Devin helps female entrepreneurs step into their confidence so they can love themselves fully and take their businesses to the next level. She works with them on their self-limiting beliefs (aka. the B.S. stories and lies we tell ourselves that hold us back!) Devin helps them release those beliefs and ignite the flame inside of themselves to create an abundant life and business. She creates incredibly activating and soul-aligned group coaching programs to support female entrepreneurs, who want to create rock-solid community, collaborate and create fire businesses, and ignite their inner bold selves. Our Guest Devin Roscillo LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/devinroscillo Hacks to Take Away Devin talks about awesome things in her groups and her business coaching. She shares about how she left her speech pathology job and became an entrepreneur. Find out how she became an entrepreneur and started feeling like finally living a free, purposeful, growth oriented life. She was able to use her full passion and full energy to dive into her business. Devin shared some insights on how she delivers results for her clients. Defining what your values are is really useful especially in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with, Tammy Fink, WOW! Factor Author/Speaker/Consultant who supports established online business owners by creating unique client connections and retention strategies that will BLOW YOUR CLIENTS’ MINDS. She has over 30 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, and publishing. This “loud, lovable, and full of laughs” online personality will help you to connect with your clients, increase client retention and encourage more engagement. Our Guest Tammy Fink Website : www.wowfactorquiz.com Website : wowtammy.biz (Company Website) LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/wowtammy Twitter : TammyFink Hacks to Take Away Tammy talks about taking information about things that are part of your program, and you can put those into planners, you can put those into actual physical products that give you higher client retention. Help your clients to have something that they can be held accountable to. Tammy shared about creating unique customer experiences. We shared about having that complete connection with your audience. Figure out what it is and build something that's intentional for your clients. Make it something that they're going to remember the experience and at the end of the day, they're going to refer more clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Joel Cleland. He's the CEO for centric a global digital currency. With over 20 years of diverse career experience, Joe has moved in the education, finance and philosophy sectors. Joel emphasizes investor education and partnerships. He is very excited about Centrix move to the finance smart chain, which will bring more opportunities for partnerships and an amazing user experience. Now Centrix number one focus is solving volatility in the cryptocurrency space. And number two, focus is default integration of the centric network for merchant services both on the E commerce side, as well as traditional brick and mortar over the coming months and years. We want to save people and businesses money and make the payment process easier and faster. When we learn about money in our world, we make better financial decisions that improves our family's lives, our communities and the world at large. So let's listen in to this episode. As we learn a little more about Joel Cleveland, the CEO for Centrix. Our Guest Joel Clelland LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/joel-clelland-397b79135 Website : centric.com/ (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Never give up on people. Sometimes they give up on themselves, but don't give up on them. Allowing people to make mistakes and allowing yourself to make mistakes. We have to give the same grace and patience to our children to the people around us. We start to find the people who share our beliefs and our values when we take that approach to life. You're never too old to serve. Don't let fear win, get out there and experience life and find the things that you like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Alec Lace, He's the Host of First Class Fatherhood launched in 2018 with a vision to change the narrative of fatherhood and family life. The show quickly became one of the top parenting podcasts in America due to Alec interviewing some of the most famous fathers in the world including Dean Cain, Deion Sanders, Tony Hawk, and Tom Brady. Because of the show’s popularity, Alec was invited to be on the field for the Super Bowl LIII media day in 2019 to interview dads such as Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and Bill Belichick. Additionally, our nation’s heroes hold a special place in Alec’s heart, and on his podcast, he has interviewed legendary servicemen such as Navy SEALs Rob O’Neill and Marcus Luttrell, “Black Hawk Down” pilot Mike Durant, Benghazi survivor John Tiegen, and Medal of Honor recipients Ed Byers, Dakota Meyer and Michael Thornton. Alec does all of this while continuing to be a dedicated railroad mechanic, a position he has held for twenty years and he even drives Uber on weekends as a way to further spread his message. First Class Fatherhood can be heard each week on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes. Our Guest Alec Lace LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alec-lace-587054177 Hacks to Take Away We talked about the importance of having children and the importance of being a father. Social media has definitely done a lot of damage to the young generation We shared about the balance between a healthy family versus a family that's not so healthy. 90% of the kids that are homeless in this country come from a fatherless home. You need to be secure and straight and happy before you can make anybody else happy. We need to be present, and stay focused, where we're at and give our undivided attention to which one of those three parts that we're at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Fritz Colcol, He is a rising businessman based in Chicago and the owner of restaurants, a digital marketing and tech company and the co owner of an apparel brand. He is also a professional athlete for Men's Physique in the IPE League and bagged the "Mr. Illinois 2016" title. Back in college, he took the bold decision to switch majors from Computer Engineering to Kinesiology Exercise Science upon realizing his passion for fitness. While finishing his degree, he incorporated his love for fitness into his Instagram platform. He then proceeded to work for a top health and wellness startup in Silicon Valley. As its Chief Marketing Officer, he helped the company generate seven figure in only 6 months. He shares extensive knowledge through his Instagram @fritzlifestyle, several podcasts, and speaking engagements. Furthermore, he has also been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, and Inc. Magazine, among others. Today, Fritz Colcol (@fritzlifestyle) has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses leverage their social media presence and transform their online presence into revenue. By positioning their social media presence strategically and through the power of engaging with followers, he helps entrepreneurs establish a large business network and become a rising authority in their respective industries. Our Guest Fritz Colcol LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/fritzlifestyle Twitter : FritzLifestyle Hacks to Take Away Fritz shared about having the mentality of an entrepreneur without knowing that word entrepreneurs. In this episode he talks about motivations for the things that he’s currently doing. He shared about how he came up with this idea of a cuisine called sushi donut. And went viral on NBC news. He started building multiple different Instagram accounts were at constantly monetize that by shouting out fitness brands. Opportunity is just endless. So in terms of tips and strategies, if you are just trying to monetize your personal brand and your business sprint, just have a clear path of message. “I'm inspiring and motivating hundreds if not 1000s of people every single day.” - Fritz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I get to speak with Ali Mirza. The CEO and founder of iSocialYou, a digital marketing agency based in Dallas, TX. In the last 10 years, Ali has developed digital marketing solutions and growth hacking strategies for several mega brands, SMBs, startups and agencies. At iSocialYou, he helps brands with two important aspects of digital marketing (1) How to build the RIGHT type of audience (2) How to generate leads & revenue using Facebook Ads and creative digital strategies. You can reach him at [email protected] Our Guest Ali Mirza LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alimirza2k Website : isocialyou.com (iSocialYou Website) Twitter : AliMirza2k Hacks to Take Away Ali talks about helping companies launch their Facebook or their ad strategy, their social media strategy to bring in traffic to their businesses to bring in traffic to their products. You have to invest in ads to make sure right people see your content and you get their attention and then get them to take action There's a lot of organic reach. And depending on the nature of the business. It's about the consistency of showing up to the same thing. I tell people to do what you can with what you have right now; you don't even need fancy tools. The goal of the podcast is not to bring mass views or listeners, the goal is to build a deeper relationship with their 1500 people. Putting Instagram reels up there and how much more traffic was able to generate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I get to speak with Kuti Mack. He is the creator of the 6-Week SuperYou®️ Program which uses fitness and nutrition to propel people to be their best daily. Clients and audiences alike have affectionately dubbed KUTI the "Fitness Philosopher" for his unique ability to share straightforward, science-based expertise paired with inspirational philosophies that connect with people on a personal level. Our Guest Kuti Mack Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KUTImack Website : http://BYBDFitness.com/ Hacks to Take Away Fitness and nutrition have just been a habit for me lifelong. But most importantly, my purpose. My purpose in life, I've discovered, is to help you. I'm a problem solver. When you're sleeping is when your body recovers and changes and regenerates and all the working out you do all the healing all the muscle building that all happens while you sleep while you rest. Ginger covers everything and that'll help you as far as making it palatable. Binding agents could be petroleum, it could be things they're just not good for your body If you keep giving yourself high doses of nutrition straight to the bloodstream, eventually your body's going to say okay. If you give yourself too explicit doses of nutrition, you'll find it making those nutritional decisions in between are way less easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I get to speak with my good friend, Diana Nguyen. She is an actor, comedian, and a writer. She has worked in the industry for 15 years and has appeared on TV, film, and stage. In 2020, Diana spoke at her first TedTalk titled “Joy is my Caffeine – JoyFool.” It was a defining moment of years performing standup and theatre coming to one place to tell a story in 13 minutes about what Joy meant to her and how it saved her life. Diana is a LinkedIn Video Content Creator behind #DancingDiana and #JustDoingKaraoke with over 66k followers and hosts a Linkedin Live Interview show called The SnortCast interviewing funny people around the world including Jo Stanley, Kevin Kropinyeri, Peter Helliar, Nina Oyama, Bev Killick, and more. Let's listen in! She wrote "5 ways to disappoint your Vietnamese mother" in Alice Pung's book in 2008 Growing up Asian in Australia which opened the Pandora box for writing. In 2011 Diana and co-creator Fiona Chau wrote Phi and Me. A sold-out sensational hit with 4.5 stars in the Herald Sun, and touring around Australia, LA, and Edinburgh it was time to make the stage show into a web series. With crowdfunding and funding from Screen Australia, the first-ever Vietnamese Australian family comedy series was released in June 2019. Our Guest Diana Nguyen LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/realdiananguyen Website : diananguyen.com.au/bebrave (Personal Website) Twitter : diananguyen_au Hacks to Take Away LinkedIn is the only platform where she have a massive following a lot of professional dancer. Human beings have a number because we are essentially not numbers we have in motion and where we have thoughts and we have beliefs and we have drives. Diana shared about realizing that moving her body was a way to defeat depression. Moving our body and having a bit of sweat was what was a key for fitness and mind fitness. Being able to really use LinkedIn, the corporate business platform to her artwork. LinkedIn algorithms are changing, new people are coming on. So there's always a new way for people that you need to meet on LinkedIn, new content creators who want to be a thought leader etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline is the Founder of a non-profit organization, 99 Hearts, CEO of two startups, and a business professional in the electrical industry. When she's not working and building, she's a professional cause-based-musician, classic car enthusiast and horse crazy gal that enjoys every moment of the Colorado outdoors. Our Guest Jacqueline Mitchell LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerosemitchell Twitter : JacquelineJobs Hacks to Take Away Jacqueline shared about serving families of veterans that have PTSD or have struggled with suicide. She shared about how she really focus on suicide awareness and support. Jacqueline speaks about different modalities of healing that she offer in each program. Making that transformation within and horses helped her to do a lot. When you forgive yourself, that's the first step toward actually eliminating the behavior and replacing that behavior with acceptance, forgiveness, and love. To be able to experience that kind of feeling is really where her heart is, and where her focus is in the future to really grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Michael Dash. He's an entrepreneur, a best selling author of chasing the high business coach, recovering addict, speaker and philanthropist. He founded the F a TV series from addict to entrepreneur, published on thrive global on medium.com as well as on Maryland coaching and mentoring. Michael works with entrepreneurs helping them streamline their businesses, while increasing profits and helping them find clarity, consistency, and connection. This allows them to step into the true leader they were meant to be. Michael is the co founder of activated life. a social movement focused on inspiring a culture of positivity, attend to city passion, empathy, and resilience while giving back to others. Michael is an avid volunteer fundraiser and mentor and is dedicated to bringing positive change to leaders of all kinds. Our Guest Michael Dash LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash Website : michaelgdash.com (Company Website) michaelgdash.com (Personal Website) Twitter : mgdvip Hacks to Take Away The key to selling is number one developing rapport. Developing that rapport, building leverage. Asking all the right questions first, before you ever start selling your solution. Turn your solution into a question. And use that question with your prospects and lead them to the answer you want to hear. Finding what you're passionate about is really important. Because then you can live a fulfilled life. Michael shared his valuable lessons that are priceless. The importance of having habits in your life and following them. And then as you evolve as a human, your habits should evolve with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Roman Robert. He is a former foster child who grew up in various homes throughout Texas. At 18. Roman joined the army, where he became an interrogator deployed multiple times, and had the honor of supporting Special Operations groups from around the world. Roman transitioned from the military after an exciting and honorable career, but had traumas from the foster care and the military that he had not fully addressed. These traumas led to various issues that almost cost Roman his marriage and his life. After realizing that this is not what he wanted to become, Roman began the process of discovering his identity through journaling, religion and having honest communication with himself and those around him. Roman now helps businesses be elite in their interactions inside and outside of their companies by assisting in communication, business strategy, process management and more. Let's listen to this conversation as we discover more about Roman. Our Guest Roman Roberts LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roman-m-roberts Hacks to Take Away Roman shared about how he found himself and his identities and helping people. A lot of the time he gets driven towards communication, or to talk about foster care. All those different home and happiness quotes that we hear, they exist because people were living in homes that were existing inside of happiness. Relationships are important, whether it's with your spouse, or with your friends, or whoever it is, and it ties into. Meeting all these amazing people doing amazing things and jumping into things that never jumped into before. I definitely jump into some of the things that are completely outside of my wheelhouse. You're constantly having to think through future state actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Elysia Buss. She is an equine facilitated life coach, host and producer of the YouTube channel horsepower empowerment through connection. She's currently on tour around the US as she collaborates with a queen assisted learning and mental health facilities to create promotional short videos and increase visibility for the Equine industry. She's on a mission to empower a billion people on the planet. Our Guest Elysia Buss LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/elysia-buss-731996a Website : dreames-lifecoaching.com/ (Company Website) Website : fifthelementmassage.com/ (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Stepping into power and letting go of all of the limiting beliefs. It's important to understand the difference when you're engaging with your clients. Empowerment through connection. The work she did with horses was originally more of her hobby. Your internal landscape forms your external experience in life. Start empowering people, we empower them by teaching them emotional regulation. A lot of times we talk about forgiveness of others, but also forgiving ourselves psychologically, and also forgiving our bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I get to speak with Afshan Abbas. Afshan is a technologist and a social impact entrepreneur. She started her career as a software engineer at Microsoft where she worked closely with business and finance teams, solving big data problems. In 2016, she left her corporate job and co-founded Fuchsia - a sustainable shoe brand on a mission to empower artisans from South East Asia. As the CEO of Fuchsia, she worked on building the company from the ground up. Now Fuchsia Shoes, work with more than 120 artisans who have shipped over 20,000 pairs to over 20+ countries all over the world. Our Guest Afshan Abbas LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/afshan-abbas-297a943 Twitter : afabba Hacks to Take Away She shared that the inspiration mostly came from traveling to different parts of the world. Hard work and indigenous craftsmanship skills goes behind creating her beautiful products. She has a really good expert team of retail technologists, and fashion designers to pull a fashion startup. Crowdfunding just seems like a great fit for a great idea. She talks about their first campaign and how they nailed it. Merino wool is like the most comfortable, breathable, eco-friendly material we could use in shoes. Creating those economic opportunities for socially marginalized artisans that get exploited in the local markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I get to speak with Rochelle Moulton. Rochelle Moulton is a brand strategist and marketing coach dedicated to crafting your brand of genius into a flourishing authority business. She turns consultants and big thinkers into authorities. Her mantra? Be unforgettable. She earned her consulting stripes leading introverted brainiacs at some powerhouse global consulting firms: Towers Perrin and Arthur Andersen. But even better—she's a serial entrepreneur and has built, led (and sometimes sold) more than a few 6, 7 and 8-figure consulting businesses. Which means there’s a pretty good chance she's encountered—and solved—the challenges you’re facing right now. She co-hosts The Business Of Authority podcast and blogs daily on brand and authority at rochellemoulton.com Our Guest Rochelle Moulton LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/rochellemoulton Website : rochellemoulton.com (Rochelle Moulton) Twitter : ConsultingChick Hacks to Take Away We talked about building your own brand, building your personal brand, if they're going to design a brand all together separate from your personality. Rochelle shared how she got started getting interested in the idea of a brand. We talked about how do you really sell quote, unquote, to clients without really selling and how do you take your expertise and make it into something that's really profound and interesting to a client. We talked about building a sustainable business. Considering brand as an asset. We talked about how you're going to serve your audience through having the mission as a starting point. It doesn't have to be all about your expertise, it might be about a core belief system that all humans are equal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Phoebe Lay. She is a business coach and mentor. As the Founder & Director of Thrive and Shine Co. Phoebe helps entrepreneurs and business owners with their Social Media Marketing, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Phoebe combines her expertise in business coaching with her strengths in branding and social media marketing to give business owners a system and a blueprint to generate leads and increase profit through building a strong online presence. Phoebe also has an online program and runs regular Masterminds and Workshops to help small to medium businesses gain more customers and scale their brands through social media marketing. Over the past 3 years Phoebe has developed a 7 Step System for her clients which she shares at workshops and events. Our Guest Phoebe Lay LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/phoebe-lay Website : thriveandshineco.com.au (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away She talked about realizing that what people struggle with is actually some of the things that she’s actually naturally really good at, like Instagram, and Facebook and social media. “One thing business has taught me is that you just keep expanding and changing your goals and changing that benchmark and changing that goalpost.” - Phoebe Lay She shared about how she overcame anxiety mainly through the changing of her mindset. She eventually discovered that she really had a drive and a passion for creative work, and particularly photography. And that was how she basically evolved. Every single stepping stone taught me something about looking at the bigger picture. When I was studying photography, it taught me about the way people live on creativity and passion, and they don't have an income, they were literally just working at a cafe or in a bar at night, and then doing what they loved. The powerful part that when you went into the passion. You grew through the different stages and Gary Vaynerchuk says, it doesn't matter what age you are, you are still evolving into your why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Alka Sharma. She’s an Experienced Content Writer and Marketing Intern with a demonstrated history in the Higher Education industry. Skilled in Inter-Cultural and Corporate Communications, Management, Commerce, and Teaching. Strong will power with M.Com focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Actively looking for a job in Education Domain and Corporate World. Highly interested in Business Management (HR/Marketing/Sales). Our Guest Alka Sharma LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alka-sharma-9732111a3 Hacks to Take Away Alka shared about her journey as an author based upon her own journey throughout her formative years,how she struggled with weight, self confidence and self esteem. She talks about how she inspires other women to take control of their health and their lives. If you put your mindset into whatever it is, you're going to get the most out of it. It's a discovering process, whether it's coming to a class, whether it's your passions, your hobbies, everything but make it the point that you really want to learn and make the best choices for yourself. If you don't challenge yourself, there's no growth. And if there's no growth, you're not gonna discover the opportunities that live for you. Alka talked about the journey to teaching others on how to go through the journey of transforming your own life. It's just by shifting your mindset, and challenging and making sure that nothing ever stops in your way you will overcome those. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I get to speak with Rebecca O'Brien. Rebecca, a caring and active child who was born in Ireland and grew up in California, moved with her family to Sweden at the age of 11. She grew up to be an ambitious outgoing perfectionist who longed to graduate and spread her wings around the world. By 2014 she had spent 15 years in the International Sales and Marketing industry, in global companies, working long hours with high end clientele, traveling, attending award shows and trade shows, hosting client entertainment, events, conferences, budget meetings, quarterly & annually reports. This felt exhilarating to her as she grew in knowledge and experience through her career in Europe, including, a socially fun-filled life. Our Guest Rebecca O'Brien LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/wellnessbyrebecca Website : wellnessbyrebecca.com (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Rebecca shared about how she got into being a certified stress management and burn burnout prevention coach. The importance of emotions and not just shutting them down or dismissing them and being on the fast train. She talked about why she got diagnosed both with depression and burnout, mental and physical burnout. I make good money, and it was great money and travel and all those things, but it wasn't coming from a place of passion. We talked about having some sort of balance. Our stress system is on alert for many hours, and that will really break down your body in terms of how much cortisol is going out every day. Find out what are some of the things that people can do to start transforming their lives and at least getting more self aware of what they need to be doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Brock Richard. He is a Sales Specialist at Peloton Interactive. Experienced sales professional with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods and fitness industry. Skilled in Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, and Social Media. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Arizona State University. Our Guest Brock Richard LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/brock-richard-86930a114 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Hacks to Take Away Brock shared about how he got started with the podcast and where it all originated from. He talked about exposure to how one could sort of influence one another as a human being. Be it positive or negative. Brock shared about becoming really passionate about that stuff just being consistently motivated to be better in all areas. Take note of some of the habits and some of the strategies that people have implemented in order to get them to where they are today. Choosing different traits and qualities and things that he could apply to his own life. Find out about the foundation that his podcast was built on. Being able to connect, and just keep going down that path of sharpening those swords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Jim Beard. He’s a Content Creator, an Innovator. A Visualization Consultant, 3d Producer and a 3d Team Lead. He is interested in pursuing a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company. Multi-tasking, high pressure, and working with tight timelines are all qualities that he’s accustomed to. He learns quickly, adapts well to any changes he is presented with, and is always seeking to improve implementation. Leadership, project management, growth, and mentorship are all things he would like to bring to any and all positions in which he serves. Our Guest Jim Beard LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jimbeardcontent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.beard.micromachine Hacks to Take Away There's a whole new slew of problems that come with being a business owner. But the beautiful thing about it is, you can insure yourself with having more than one client. So being a business owner, innately in the mentality of a business owner is to get multiple clients. If you can solve a problem in the industry that people are currently dealing with, and you do it in a really great way that causes a very beautiful customer journey. Each client is unique. Each client has a unique problem to solve. And it's always fresh. It's always challenging. Every step that we've taken in life has given us that growth opportunity. And the reason we start working for ourselves or the reason we start a business because it gives us that flexibility. It gives us that growth. If you meet people that have already gone through the phase that you're going through, they're always gonna lift you up. They're not gonna pull you down. Because the people who are gonna pull you down are the ones that haven't grown yet. We talked about dealing with imposter syndrome that is one of the great sicknesses of entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Amanda Catarzi. Amanda is a Messaging & Copywriter Specialist. She’s been helping those struggling to be heard in the digital marketplace. Those have tried all the tricks, but for some reason it's like their mic is off or muted and they are not getting the engagement they need. Be a brilliant copywriter, find your voice and connect with your target audience. She was raised in a cult and sex trafficked. She wasn’t allowed to have a voice, opinion, or personality. Writing was the only safe way she had to express herself. Fast forward to the present, she is now a seasoned copywriter and passionate about giving others a resonating, impactful voice. Our Guest Amanda Catarzi LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/amanda-catarzi Website: inkeryco.com (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Amanda shared about her journey and what she’s been doing and how she has been growing. As an entrepreneur, as somebody who's building their own business. The victimization isn't a physical hold you down. It's not a scenario. It's a toxic, incestuous kind of relationship. She wrote a journal on how it's a guided journal on how to use quantum physics, law of attraction and visualization or mental rehearsal to really attract what you want in your life and build the future you want. Helping other people find their healing in the process of finding her own healing. She was able to go undercover and break up trafficking rings and put bad guys in jail and help women find their true identity. If you're on social media posting something, you have no idea who you are to somebody else. “The posts and what your message does for other people, because people are watching, and you have the power to transform someone's life.” - Amanda Catarzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Robert J Moore. 5x’s internationally Awarded Bestseller, Speaker, Business Coach, publisher, and a Guinness World Record holder. He is also the founder of Magnetic Entrepreneur that helps individuals create opportunities for themselves to develop empowering behaviors, and ultimately, shape their lives towards better outcomes. Robert will teach you how to tell your personal story, so you can stand on stage without being nervous or having speaking anxiety. Learning how to have stage presence and being able to share your story with thousands around the world can bring your business to an entirely new level. Our Guest Robert J Moore LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/magneticentrepreneur Twitter : MagneticEntrepr Hacks to Take Away Robert shared about his amazing journey, what he's doing with the magnetic entrepreneur. A lot of people when they do business, they do it in person and they don't know how to use the online world. 80% of his business was all online. The biggest thing that I've seen in my life is people showing up to my event, uninvited, they're not registered, they just kind of sneak in and they look around. They watch me. “I want you guys to authentically know me, not my credentials. You don't need to know my credentials to know I can utilize your skills and put you in a proper space to be recognized.” - Robert J Moore We talked about the first stepping stone somebody would need to go. Robert talks about his way of advertising. Books are technically a marketing piece. All content, hundred percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we get to speak with Evie! Over the past 8 years, she has marinated, soaked and absorbed the transformational and healing powers of gratitude. Not to mention the 20 years before that where I was on a continual quest to change and become the best version of herself. In addition to a Psychology Degree and Master’s in counseling, she has attended numerous workshops and conferences to further her education in the Self Improvement Arena. Evie has also been coached and mentored by Bob Proctor and other leading mindset coaches. Evie has the passion and desire to help others step out of familiar, repeated, and habitual negative routines. It’s far too common for humans to let unhealthy, inaccurate thoughts keep us anchored and bound to unhealthy life patterns. Let's listen in to this conversation as we take the journey to gratitude. Our Guest Evie Shaw Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/evie.shaw30 Hacks to Take Away She shared about being a part of a chapter in a book called awakened. Evie talks about a story in the book about when her husband left, and the journey that it took her on individually. That changed her radically. Being thankful and an adverse situation can literally and radically change your life and transform who you are. Find something to be thankful for. Any situation that we encounter that we don't like, look for one shared good in it. There's light at the end of the tunnel. And there's good on the other side, if you look for the good. If we can then turn our thoughts around to see the positive side of it, it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I get to speak with Lisa Peranzo. With a Masters in Human Behavior, almost 10 years in the fitness industry and multiple certifications, Lisa is determined to motivate you to reach those goals. Under her guidance, you will take control of your health and learn how to make healthy living easy and accessible, and make those impossible goals a reality. Our Guest Lisa Peranzo LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/lisaperanzo-ahealthfullife Website : ahealthfullife.org (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away “I workout because I really want people to make the distinction that I get paid to do this. And I have gotten paid to do this for over 10 years now.” - Lisa I think we also need to let go of the thought that we need to spend three hours a day working out to get like the whole body of work. Lisa shared about her own personal journey through health and fitness growing up. There's a different kind of motivation because you're working for yourself. And so I took this full time hustle, and I turned it into a healthful life. I believe that the best coaches are the disposable ones. Because at the end, they should have every tool in their toolbox to be able to do whatever it is that they sought out to do. I have been able to take all the lessons from all the people that I've worked with and apply that to future people that I will work with, to make them better and also makes me better. Focus on health and well being on bettering the community and the people around you and what you can give to those people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices