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Award-winning screenwriter, Zak Penn joins us to discuss finding early success at age 23, developing his craft, and working with with Stephen Spielberg on READY PLAYER ONE. Guest Biography Zak Penn's career began as a screenwriter when he sold his first script, LAST ACTION HERO, at the age of twenty-three. Since then, Penn has become known for his work on numerous films based on Marvel comics, including X-MEN 2 and X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, ELEKTRA, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, and most recently, THE AVENGERS. He has also dabbled in other genres, writing scripts for disparate films such as P.C.U., BEHIND ENEMY LINES and SUSPECT ZERO. Penn's shift into independent cinema began when he collaborated with his idol, Werner Herzog, on the script for RESCUE DAWN. Penn directed and co-starred with Herzog in INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, his award-winning "hoax" documentary about the legendary director's attempts to make a film about the equally legendary monster. THE GRAND, Penn's second completely improvised film, was his third film with Herzog, and featured an eclectic cast including Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Ray Romano, Cheryl Hines, Dennis Farina and Gabe Kaplan. In addition, Penn co-wrote the original story for ANTZ and produced the animated film OSMOSIS JONES. He has also acted in a number of independent films, including STAR MAPS and CHUCK & BUCK. His first foray into television was the critically acclaimed original series ALPHAS starring David Strathairn. Penn directed the documentary ATARI: GAME OVER for Xbox Entertainment Studios. Penn most recently adapted the New York Times bestselling novel READY PLAYER ONE for Warner Bros. Directed by Stephen Spielberg, the film will be released in March 2018. Penn is currently working on a script for Warner Bros set in THE MATRIX universe. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/036 In this episode, you will learn: Why adversity can be helpful in your career. How there are so many factors outside of one's control in the life of a screenwriter. The importance of enjoying the process of your work or whatever it is that you do. Find more from our guest: Wikipedia IMDb.com Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Last Action Hero The Incredible Hulk Marvel Studios DC Comics Werner Herzog Incident at Loch Ness Suspect Zero (2004) Ernest Cline Atari: Game Over (2014) Ready Player One (2018) Books: Ready Player One: A Novel by Ernest Cline Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Dr. Jude Miller Burke shares findings from her books including common characteristics of millionaires and how many people have turned their childhood adversities into success. Guest Biography Dr. Jude Miller Burke, is former Vice President of Operations, at Optum, United HealthGroup, where she built a national subsidiary providing employee assistance services. Previous to that position she worked at a large division of Honeywell in Minneapolis as the Manager of Employee Assistance, Health, and Wellness. She recently provided executive coaching at the University of St. Thomas Business Center in Minneapolis, Murro Partners, and JAMB Consulting in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the author of two books, The Millionaire Mystique: How Working Women Become Wealthy and You Can Too! and The Adversity Advantage: Turn Your Childhood Hardship Into Career and Life Success. Both books are based on a multi-phase scientific research study clearly explaining the pathways to achieve success and overcome adversity. Available at Amazon.com and independent bookstores. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/035 In this episode, you will learn: Common characteristics of millionaires that we might emulate. That childhood adversities don't have to deter you but can actually give you advantages that prepare you for success. How doing things that you enjoy and finding your purpose can make you more tenacious and resilient. Find more from our guest: judemillerburke.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Mentioned in this episode: Garth Brooks - Unanswered Prayers Books: Millionaire Mystique: How Working Women Become Wealthy - And How You Can, Too! The Adversity Advantage: Turn Your Childhood Hardship into Career and Life Success Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Tope Fajingbesi Balogun's unique path from CPA to helping orphaned children and the ordinary to become extraordinary. Guest Biography Tope Fajingbesi Balogun is the creator and host of She-EO by Ganiyah, the author of the amazon.com best selling novel, Love in Cancun, Soulful Whispers and What Color is Your Money? Your personalized road map to business success. She is also the coordinating trustee of United for Kids Foundation. Tope speaks to global audiences with a mission to inspire. She delivered a powerful address at Hillary Clinton's final presidential campaign rally in Grand Rapids Michigan on November 7, 2016. She was also the keynote speaker at the Grand Rapids City High School 2017 graduation ceremony on June 6, 2017. Tope merges her hobbies (traveling and writing) with a deep love for, and commitment to her faith and home country – Nigeria, by visiting regularly, speaking to various audiences and blogging about living on purpose at www.ganiyah.com. Tope is an alumnus of the University of Lagos in Nigeria, Emory University in Atlanta and the University of Oxford in the UK. She is also an internationally chartered accountant and a United States of America certified public accountant. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/034 In this episode, you will learn: Outward success is not the same as actual success. How finding your purpose and happiness can save you money. Why writing things down frees your mind to pursue the hustle. Find more from our guest: House of Ganiyah Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Mentioned in the episode United For Kids Foundation Facebook Twitter Youtube Books: What Color Is Your Money? Your Personalized Roadmap To Business Success Love In Cancun (Nurah's Diary) (Volume 1) Soulful Whispers: A RELEASE By Ganiyah Experience Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Jon Vroman started the Front Row Foundation and built his business around it so his values, business, and charitable work are aligned. Learn how you can live in the Front Row by being closer to the things that you love. Guest Biography Jon Vroman is on a mission to show you how to Live Life In The Front Row™ through the transformative art of moment making. He is a social entrepreneur, committed husband, father of two, and an ultramarathon runner. Jon is the proud founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. The organization empowers individuals to "live life in the front row™" by providing recipients a front row experience at the live event of their dreams. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art of Moment Making. The book is a collection of inspiring stories, compelling science, and life strategies that challenge you to explore your values, establish priorities and reconnect to a higher purpose and deeper meaning within your life. As an award-winning speaker, Jon has given more than 750 keynote presentations for many companies, organizations, universities, and associations. Clients include Vitamix, Cutco Cutlery, Maurices, St. Thomas Health, Keller Williams Realty, and the U.S. Navy. Jon brings a refreshingly effective and modern motivational edge that genuinely connects with his audience as he ignites their enthusiasm, and challenges their status-quo. Host of the popular Front Row Factor Podcast, Jon's interviews help you strengthen your mindset, relationships, and environment so you can excel in every area of life. Many call Jon's ability to connect one-to-one and with groups his "superpower", as he draws out the best of each individual and interaction. Jon is a fierce community builder who hosts live events including: The Front Row Dads Retreat, the Speaker Trainer Experience, the Front Row Personal Transformation and Co-Creation Summit, and the Front Row Foundation Celebration. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/033 In this episode, you will learn: Tips to do soul searching if you're seeking your purpose. Why generosity can make you healthier, better at your job, and lift communities. Some suggestions for ways to teach and motivate kids to be generous. Find more from our guest: frontrowfactor.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Mentioned in the episode Tony Robbins Jason Mraz Ryan Adams Best Year Ever Blueprint Jon Berghoff Hal Elrod Joe Polish Pete Vargas David Osborn Books: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) Front Row Factor Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

We often hear that the act of giving is rewarding. Wendy Steele founder of Generosity Matters and Impact 100 explains why generosity is contagious and can impact your happiness, creativity, and health. Guest Biography Wendy Steele understands the impact of generosity and has been encouraging philanthropy for most of her adult life. In 2001, she launched and led an innovative pass-through foundation called Impact 100 which brings transformational grants to the communities it serves across five broad focus areas: Culture, Education, Environment, Family and Health & Wellness. Today, she continues to support, mentor and advise Impact 100 Chapters around the globe through her work with Impact 100 Global Advisory Council. Her Impact 100 Model has been replicated in many cities around the globe. By the end of 2017, Impact 100 organizations had given away more than $56 million to worthy non-profits and it continues to expand. In addition, Wendy is the founder/Chief Executive of Generosity Matters where she serves as a guide to introduce the power of generosity to organizations and families who are ready for the journey. In 2014, Wendy was awarded the Jefferson Award for Public Service for her work with Impact 100. Considered the Nobel Prize for community service, this prestigious honor was founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Samuel Beard to recognize individuals across the nation who improve communities through their service. Wendy's work has been recognized in a number of local, regional and national media outlets including Fortune Small Business Magazine, People Magazine, USA Today, the CBS Evening News, Women's Enterprise and others. Her work in philanthropy is also noted in several books including, The Transformative Power of Women's Philanthropy; Women, Wealth and Giving; Women's Giving Circles; and The Right Sisters – Modern Women Inventors. In February of 2015, PBS Television first aired the documentary entitled, Impact 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities, which highlights the work of Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area, the world's largest Impact 100 organization. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/032 In this episode, you will learn: Tips to do soul searching if you're seeking your purpose. Why generosity can make you healthier, better at your job, and lift communities. Some suggestions for ways to teach and motivate kids to be generous. Find more from our guest: Twitter Medium LinkedIn Generosity Matters: generosity-matters.com Impact 100: impact100council.org Twitter Instagram PBS Documentary: IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Adam Draper made a crazy bet on cryptocurrency when he launched Boost VC, a bitcoin startup accelerator in 2012. Learn about bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain from the founder of one of bitcoin and blockchain's earliest and most active incubators. Guest Biography Adam Draper is the founder and managing director of Boost VC. The first fund to focus on Bitcoin related startups. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist. He also has a very large comic book collection. In 2009, the same year that Adam graduated from UCLA, he founded Xpert Financial, a secondary market for private securities. After settling millions of dollars in private security transactions and becoming a registered broker dealer, he left Xpert Financial in late 2012 and began angel investing, where he backed such startups as Coinbase, Plangrid and Amplitude. Adam then partnered up with Brayton Williams and to change the face of global startup mentorship. The focus of Boost VC on future technology development stems from Adam Draper's dream to create an Iron Man suit. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/031 In this episode, you will learn: What is Bitcoin and why you should care? Why Adam is betting that digital currency will be the future of finance. Risks of investing in the early stages of bitcoin and other crytopcurrencies Find more from our guest: Twitter Medium LinkedIn Boost VC: Boost VC website Twitter Medium Facebook Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System by Satoshi Nakamoto coinbase.com Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Jen Hemphill shares tips from her book "Her Money Matters" that can help you shift your money mindset, set goals, and master your finances. Guest Biography Jen Hemphill, a military spouse & proud bilingual Latina, helps women who are tired of the traditional money advice gain a renewed sense of control, confidence and freedom in their financial life. She is a Money Confidence Coach, an AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor) and host of the Her Money Matters® Podcast. Her first book Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths From Traditional Money Advice helps to fill the missing gaps for when you are financially stuck. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/030 In this episode, you will learn: What Jen thinks is missing from conventional personal finance advice. Why defining your money stories -- past, present, and future is helpful. Finding happiness and clarity by creating a dream budget. Find more from our guest: jenhemphill.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Google+ Pinterest Mentioned in this episode Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths From Traditional Money Advice - Jen's book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth - by T. Harv Eker Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Find out how Matt Miller took $100 dollars and built a multi-million dollar, passive income, vending machine business. Guest Biography Matt Miller spent the first nine years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long-term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gumball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a ten-year business quest that resulted in the creation and subsequent growth of School Spirit Vending. Over the years, Matt's diligent effort and entrepreneurial expertise has brought School Spirit Vending to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries by combining these two ventures into one. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping schools across the country raise money in its own unique way. In addition to the basic ins and outs of running SSV, Matt is devoted to sharing his expertise with others. Through many different venues, including podcasts and public speaking, Matt seeks to enable other entrepreneurs to chase their dreams as well. He also serves as the editor for Marlin & Percy, which enables him to live his life-long dream of working in the world of comics. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/029 In this episode, you will learn: How to create a passive income business that provides income and freedom. How to make the most out of attending events and conferences. Your best investment is in yourself. Find more from our guest: SSVbusiness.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode Scott Hooper's The Inspire a Kid Podcast Aaron Walker; View From The Top - Matt's coach and mastermind group Sowing Seed Podcast Faith, Family, Farming, and Financial Freedom Chris Brogan Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership Get Your Free Download --> Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business ssvbusiness.com/inspiredmoney Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Nathan Stevenson, CEO of ForwardLane, discusses artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing the investor's experience, and the possibility that machines may some day protect your nest egg from the next bear market. Guest Biography Nathan Stevenson is CEO of ForwardLane, a FinTech AI Startup in New York City. ForwardLane is a next-generation AI platform that accelerates and enhances productivity for digital advisory, and distribution in private wealth management, asset management, insurance, and corporate banking. The platform uses machine learning to aggregate and scale firm-specific data, market data news, investment research, products, and strategic analytics for financial professionals to deliver personalized stories to their clients. It augments human intelligence by searching for and synthesizing relevant news, research and product material personalized for each client. With its two new APIs, Personalized Stories, and Expert Conversations, financial professionals eliminate repetitive, time-consuming tasks to focus on client acquisition, experience, and service. The system's algorithms continuously learn by tracking every touchpoint throughout the customer journey to support advisor productivity. Nathan is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in quantitative finance and enterprise architecture. He began his career at CQS and BNP Paribas London and later joined the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as an enterprise architect managing large scale, international technology projects with NYSE, CME, and LSEG. Nathan was born in South Africa and previously co-founded two companies, Matchpoint Music, and HotelsBYDay. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/028 In this episode, you will learn: How AI might change financial services and impact the way you invest. Should you have concerns about today's roboadvisors? Where we are today and what might the future of fintech look like. Find more from our guest: ForwardLane.com Twitter YouTube Instagram Mentioned in this episode The Big Short Trailer (2015) ‐ Paramount Pictures The Big Short - Trailer #2 "Screwed" (2015) - Paramount Pictures FinovateSpring 2016 / ForwardLane Hotels By Day Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Financially independent couple, Tim and Amy Rutherford tell us how they retired in their 40s by spending less and have found happiness. Guest Biography Tim and Amy met in colorful Colorado in 2016. Although they tracked every penny spent, in retrospect, they were "mindless spenders" because they weren't concerned about the big dollars flowing out of their bank account. They felt like their financial health was good because they weren't in debt (other than a mortgage) and were maxing out their 401ks while adding to savings and investment accounts at a steady pace. Even so, they spent an average of $115,000 per year for many years. This number didn't include income taxes, savings or payments to their mortgage principal. Their initial retirement analysis assumed spending of $120,000 a year. They had an epiphany in 2014. Spending less meant Tim and Amy didn't have to work as long. Cutting back made them happier and kept moving up their target retirement date. By living with less, they could say goodbye to their stressful careers in 2015. From the beginning of our relationship, Tim and Amy treasured experiences over things. As they continue to downsize, their new life is filled with fun, frugal (or free!), fulfilling activities that bring them happiness. They spend less time acquiring, maintaining, upgrading, insuring, and thinking about material things. While it may be cliché, less truly is more. In 2016, they spent $43,000. That year, they took 3 international vacations and traveled (by plane) around the US several times. Tim had back surgery that year which meant a $6,000 deductible. So, $43,000 isn't lean or mean. There's fat in there, too. They continue to seek and find fun and creative ways to further reduce their spending. Tim and Amy are re-engineering their new lives with purpose. Their path includes more travel and embracing a healthier lifestyle. These days, they are active volunteers, house sitters, and travelers. They blog at www.GoWithLess.com, writing about how they retired in their 40s and how they plan to stay there. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/027 In this episode, you will learn: How spending less can impact your retirement plan in a big way. You should never worry about being bored in retirement. Resources for finding low cost or even free activities wherever you live. Find more from our guests: gowithless.com - Tim and Amy's website/blog Tim and Amy's Maslow-esque Model Facebook Twitter Instagram Mentioned in this episode The Four Percent Rule mrmoneymustache.com - Early Retirement through Badassity madfientist.com - Financial Independence and Early Retirement gocurrycracker.com - Retire Early. Travel the World. Harvard's free online 12-module digital photo course milehighonthecheap.com firecalc.com - a different kind of retirement calculator ChooseFI podcast Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Joe Saul-Sehy was a certified financial planner who thought he'd change careers to become a teacher but ended up as a full-time financial podcaster. We chat personal finance, productivity, and how he uses the science of play in his popular podcast. Guest Biography Joe is the founder and host of the award-winning Stacking Benjamins podcast. Joe is a former financial advisor (16 years) and represented American Express and Ameriprise in the media. He was the "Money Man" at Detroit television WXYZ-TV, appearing twice weekly. He's appeared in Bride, Best Life, and Child magazines, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit News and Baltimore Sun newspapers. He's also appeared online in more than 200 different places, including CNBC.com and WSJ.com. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/026 In this episode, you will learn: Money lessons and why Joe changed careers at age 40. What to lookout for if you're attending a free advisor dinner or visiting an advisor's office. Tips on coaches and increasing your productivity. Joe's favorite money apps... and more. Links Stacking Benjamins - Listen to the only award-winning money show broadcasting live from Joe's mom's basement Facebook - Community and watch "Money in the Morning" Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram BrokerCheck - background check your financial advisor Kevin Kelly's 1,000 True Fans Masterclass: Aaron Sorkin Teaches Screenwriting Andy's guest appearance on Stacking Benjamins: Your 401k Could Be Better Apps: Clarity Money Rize Tip Yourself Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Inbound marketing saved Marcus Sheridan's business, his family's finances, and brought him to the place where he is today -- a successful business owner, keynote speaker, and author. We dig into the mindset it takes to be successful in marketing/sales and more. Guest Biography Called a "web marketing guru" by the New York Times, the Story of how Marcus Sheridan was able to save his swimming pool company, River Pools, from the economic crash of 2008 has been featured in multiple books, publications, and stories around the world—and is also the inspiration for his newest book, "They Ask, You Answer," which was dubbed the #1 marketing book to read in 2017 by Mashable. Known for his incredibly unique ability to engage live audiences, Sheridan has become a highly sought after global speaker and consultant in the digital sales and marketing space, working with hundreds of business and brands alike to become the most trusted voice of their industry while navigating the ultra-fast rate of change occurring within consumers and buyers today. No one ever says, "When I grow up, I want to be a pool guy." Neither did Marcus Sheridan when he was a youth being raised in the small town of Callao, Virginia. But that's exactly what he was for 10 years of his life—a decade that would go on to become the foundation of his incredible "They Ask, You Answer" story, one where his swimming pool company would go from near bankruptcy to one of the most successful pool builders in the entire country while being featured in multiple best-selling books, the New York Times, and many other publications. For Sheridan though, one can trace his success as a business and communications thought-leader today back to his time spent as a missionary for his church, when he lived in Chile for two years from 1997-1999. During this time there, Sheridan, who had never spoken Spanish and up to that point had a fear of public speaking, was constantly put in positions to speak to and teach large audiences. Eventually, Sheridan's fear for public speaking would turn into a strength. By the end of his mission, he realized he had a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way audiences could easily understand and relate to them. Furthermore, he could see that audiences seemed to resonate with his unique, interactive speaking style, something he would end up using full time as a professional speaker 15 years later. After his mission, Sheridan married his high school sweetheart, Nikki, and finished his degree at West Virginia University. While looking for his first post-college job, Sheridan was approached by two close friends from home who had just started a swimming pool company—River Pools and Spas. Upon asking him to be the first employee of their fledgling company, Sheridan responded: "Sure, at least until I find my 'real' job." The rest, as they say, is history. Sheridan's two friends invited him to join them as owners 6 months later, and for the next decade, he would help River Pools and Spas find the ultimate success it did. With such success, Sheridan started his personal blog, The Sales Lion in 2009. By focusing on an array of sales, marketing, and personal development issues—Sheridan developed a large following and eventually, the site was recognized as one of the top 10 Social Media sites on the web. The momentum with The Sales Lion naturally led to speaking and business opportunities for Sheridan, where today, he and his team are internationally known for keynotes, workshops, sales/marketing coaching, and HubSpot training. But outside of all this, the thing that means most to Sheridan remains the marriage he has to his wife (Nikki) of 15 years and their 4 children: Danielle, JT, Larsen, and Casey. In fact, if you happen to run into Marcus at a conference or event, there is a very good chance one of these 5 is right there with him. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/025 In this episode, you will learn: Whether you're a business owner or trying to build your personal brand, learn the mindset that can bring you success. Elements of effective business blogging. Why it's important to become a world class communicator and how that can positively impact your life. Links The Sales Lion Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Google+ Marcus' book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer IMPACT Branding and Design River Pools and Spas Video: INBOUND Bold Talks: Marcus Sheridan Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Today, we talk with financial coach and millionaire next door Rocky Lalvani about living a balanced life, negotiating for savings, and why you should create a life plan. Guest Biography Wealth Coach Rocky Lalvani, MBA, Enrolled Agent IRS, helps people who have financial success utilize their money to live a life of abundance. Rocky is the millionaire next door. He started out with basically nothing when his parents immigrated to the United States when he was 2 years old and his dad was 42. It was his parents second big move in life and they were starting over again to create the American dream. In spite of a lot of struggles and his Mom passing away when he was 7, he has been able to achieve financial success and wants to share all that he has learned along the way so others can achieve success much faster. Rocky's weekly podcast can be found at http://richersoul.com. This episode was edited differently than previous ones. Rather than presenting the straight interview, the show was inspired by NPR style podcasts that edit for clarity, storytelling, and themes. Please let us know what you think at www.inspiredmoney.fm/andy. Thanks, Erin Lowry, for turning me onto the Death, Sex & Money podcast. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/024 In this episode, you will learn: Tips on how to negotiate for better savings. Automating your investing for long-term growth. The importance of creating a life plan and living a balanced life of wealth, health, relationships, time and spirituality. Links Richer Soul Twitter Facebook Broke Millennial, Erin Lowry Death, Sex & Money With Anna Sale Michael Hyatt's Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want James Altucher - Why he asked for a discount at Starbucks Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

If we want to work smarter, not harder, each of us needs to first look inward. Tune in for tips from futurist, executive coach, and best-selling author Bill Jensen. Guest Biography About Bill Jensen, Mr. Simplicity Bill Jensen makes it easier to do great work. He helps companies and teams double their productivity and pursue their passions. He has spent the past 30 years studying how work gets done. (Much of what he's found horrifies him.) Bill is an internationally-acclaimed thought leader who is known for extremely useful content, with a passion for making it easier for everyone to work smarter, not harder. Bill Jensen makes it easier to leap into tomorrow. He is an IBM Futurist, and has conducted high-impact future of work research for such firms as SAP and Ultimate Software. Bill has written eight best-selling business books, all focused on helping you do and be your best. His first book, Simplicity, was the Number 5 Leadership/ Management book on Amazon in 2000. His latest book, Future Strong, maps the tough choices each of us make to create our best futures. He is CEO of The Jensen Group. Among his clients are Bank of America, Merck, Pfizer, GE, L'Oréal Italia, Genentech, NASA, The World Bank, BBC, Philips Lighting, the US Navy SEALS, the government of Ontario, Singapore Institute of Management, Guangzhou China Development District, and the Swedish Post Office. Bill's personal life fantasy is to bicycle around the globe via breweries. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/023 In this episode, you will learn: How to find focus and clarity when you're inundated with information in the digital age. How to build your business or authority by giving information away for free. Why the fast moving digital age demands that we must develop more courage and be less risk averse. Tips to take yourself out of your comfort zone. Links SimplerWork Twitter YouTube Bill's Ted Talk - Our Disruptive Tech Legacy: Facing Difficult Truths TEDxHamburg - John Perry Barlow - "Enantiodromia" Ted.com Technology, Entertainment and Design Bill Jensen books at Amazon Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs ON FIRE where he interviews the worlds most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. With over 1900 interviews, 1.3 million monthly listens, and an annual revenue well over 7-figures, JLD is just getting started on his Entrepreneurial journey. Guest Biography John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of Entrepreneurs ON FIRE, awarded 'Best of iTunes', where he interviews the world's most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs 7-days a week. John has been featured in both TIME Magazine and Inc., and is the founder of Podcasters' Paradise; a community where Podcasters can create, grow, and monetize their podcast. Entrepreneurs ON FIRE generates over 1.3 million monthly listens with past guests including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vee, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss and thousands more. John believes in complete transparency, and you can find Entrepreneurs ON FIRE's monthly income reports at www.eofire.com/income. All is revealed here, including how Entrepreneurs ON FIRE became a six-figure business in less than six months from launch. Recaps of the 1900+ episodes can be found at EOFire.com, and when you visit, make sure you are prepared to IGNITE! Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/022 In this episode, you will learn: It takes money to make money. A tip to find faster success when learning something new. How John Lee Dumas defines success. Links Entrepreneurs ON FIRE Twitter Instagram Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Phil White's success goes beyond being a partner at the largest law firm in the world. His inspirational story is one from rags to riches, one about a student athlete, one about an incredible transformation from poor student to making straight A's. Guest Biography Phil White, who serves as the global co-leader of Dentons' Transportation and Infrastructure practice, is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on the construction and engineering sector and particularly in construction disputes. His skill was recognized most recently in 2016 when he was designated "Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation" by Best Lawyers. He has been listed in Best Lawyers each year since 2006, and was appointed several times to International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration panels in disputes involving hundreds of millions US dollars. Phil has tried, mediated and settled cases on behalf of clients around the globe through hundreds of days of hearings in many forums, including the ICC, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) and courts in the United States. These matters include many trials of cases to award or judgment, with the total amount in dispute now running well into the billions of US dollars. Phil has handled disputes arising from a broad range of projects, from 30 power plants in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa to petroleum facilities in Equatorial Guinea, to rail in New Jersey, to roads, sewers and utilities in Qatar. His approach to disputes is to put the issues in a pragmatic commercial context, while pressing his client's interests tenaciously. Phil also maintains a broad international disputes practice outside of the construction and engineering sector. He has handled joint venture, licensing and financing disputes in the same forums in which he is known for his construction work. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/021 In this episode, you will learn: The importance of leading with genuine intent. Remembering your core values, especially when the chips are down. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Links Phil's professional bio at Dentons Dentons.com Coursera - Lecturer, "Contract Types in Construction Management," Columbia University, Coursera, August 2016 Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Garrett Marrero and Melanie Oxley poured determination and long hours into building Maui Brewing Company and were named 2017's Small Business Association's Small Business Persons of the Year. Guest Biography Garrett Marrero is Co-founder & CEO of Maui Brewing Co. Garrett makes sure to drink the local beer everywhere he travels. For him, great beer reveals elements of the personality of a place and, hopefully, reflects a vibrant part of the local economy. It's also the reason why, on his first visit to Maui in 2003, Marrero refused to accept the fact that Maui's "local" beer was actually made on the U.S. mainland and shipped to the island. An investment consultant with bachelor's degrees in economics and international relations, and an associate's degree in finance, he recognized an opportunity to create a niche product in an untapped market. A beach kid from San Diego, he also saw in Maui a chance to live near some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Garrett and his wife Melanie opened Maui Brewing Co. in January 2005 with a seven-barrel brewpub and 30 employees in the West Maui community of Kahana. Over a decade later, Maui Brewing is Hawai'i's largest craft brewer and one of its fastest-growing companies, employing more than 400 people, producing 53,000 barrels a year, and retailing its beers in 23 states and 10 countries. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/020 In this episode, you will learn: While owning a small business may not be easy, it can be well worth it. The benefits of having a belief system and larger movement behind your company. Why educating your consumer can be so important. Links Maui Brewing Company Maui Brewing Company - website Instagram Twitter Facebook Garrett Marrero Instagram Twitter More links: Chris Brogan's My 3 Words of 2018 HCIC Annual Forum Take Craft Back Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Interviews with Gerald Zingraf, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, Kyle Winey, Sarah Von Bargen, and Colin O'Brady. In this final show of 2017, we've selected excerpts from some of our favorite interviews that highlight money lessons and valuable takeaways. If you haven't had time to listen to all of the Inspired Money episodes, tune in to see which shows deserve your attention. I hope this episode motivates and inspires you going into the new year! Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/019 Takeaway #1: There are more Average Joe millionaires today than ever before because of the Internet. Gerald Zingraf, successful side-hustle entrepreneur Rather than getting frustrated by day-to-day problems, find solutions, use technology, and build businesses. [Listen to Episode 013] Takeaway #2: Money without prioritizing things like relationships and family could bring problems. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, the Money Coach Lynnette would give up all of her professional successes if it meant her marriage or relationship with her kids were threatened in any way. [Listen to Episode 006] Takeaway #3: The value of schools lies in the extremes. Kyle Winey, author of HACKiversity If you're not able to attend an elite school, look for a value school that will give you scholarships and/or reduced tuition. [Listen to Episode 008] Takeaway #4: Align your desires and values with your spending. Sarah Von Bargen, writer, teacher, and blogger at yesandyes.org Sarah gives you a helpful exercise to analyze whether your spending aligns with what makes you happy. [Listen to Episode 010] Takeaway #5: The importance of goals and risk management. Colin O'Brady, two-time world record holder, elite endurance athlete, speaker Colin's amazing story will teach you about goal setting, risk management, and the power of maintaining a positive mindset. [Listen to Episode 017] Complete the Survey [for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!] www.inspiredmoney.fm/survey17 Free Download Listen to the episode for a link to a free workbook to help you set your goals for next year. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Interviews with Jim Kimo West, Gret Glyer, Dee-1, Bishop Jack Spong, and Linus Roache. Can you believe that it's almost 2018? The Inspired Money podcast has been going since September 1, and I've learned a lot. I hope you have too. In today's episode, we've selected excerpts from interviews that highlight money lessons and valuable takeaways. If you haven't had time to listen to all of the Inspired Money episodes, tune in to hear some of my favorite interviews. I hope it motivates and inspires you going into the new year! Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/018 Takeaway #1: Do what you love, and the money will follow. Jim Kimo West, long-time guitarist for Weird Al Yankovic As a musician and artist, you're not chasing money. Follow your passion and do what you love. If you're lucky, the money will follow. [Listen to Episode 001] Takeaway #2: Get perspective by learning about people in Malawi. Gret Glyer, Founder of DonorSee First, Gret talks about how he makes big changes in his life quickly by telling his closest friends. Second, Gret tells us that the people in Malawai are among the happiest people he has ever seen despite facing extreme challenges and poverty. [Listen to Episode 002] Takeaway #3: Changing people's lives and defining success. Dee-1, Math teacher turned hip hop artists Rather than measuring success through money or albums sold, Dee-1 aspires to change people's lives by rapping positive messages to audiences everywhere. [Listen to Episode 011] Takeaway #4: Know when you don't know enough, and build a great team. Bishop John Shelby Spong, Retired Bishop of the Diocese of Newark and best-selling author Jack tells us that growing up poor instilled in him a strong sense of right and wrong. Not having money shaped him. As Bishop, he recognized the need to engage advisors to significantly grow the church's investments. [Listen to Episode 012] Takeaway #5: Pressure is a privilege. Linus Roache, award-winning actor Linus talks about what it's like to read reviews of your work, embracing the pressure of performing one's best, and his passion for the craft of acting. [Listen to Episode 007] Complete the Survey [for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!] www.inspiredmoney.fm/survey17 Free Download Listen to the episode for a link to a free workbook to help you set your goals for next year. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Two-time world record holder, Colin O'Brady embodies what it means to overcome obstacles, test limits, dream big, set goals, and never give up. Apply his lessons to your money and anything you do. Guest Biography A two-time world record holder, Colin O'Brady has spent the last two decades as an elite endurance athlete. Raised in Portland, Oregon Colin spent his childhood exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and cultivated a passion for adventure in the outdoors. Colin was a nationally ranked swimmer and youth soccer star. He was recruited to swim at the collegiate varsity level for Yale University where he graduated with a Bachelors in Economics in 2006. Before beginning what he thought would be a lifelong career in finance, Colin left to explore the world on a backpacking trip. While in Thailand, Colin suffered a tragic accident and was severely burned in a fire. His injuries covered nearly 25% of his body, primarily damaging his legs and feet. Doctors warned him he might never walk again normally, but Colin was determined to beat the odds. He focused not only on walking again, but set himself a goal: to complete his first triathlon following his recovery. This focus drove his recovery and rehab. A mere 18-months after his accident while working as a commodities trader in Chicago, Colin amazed the racing world when he not only completed his first triathlon, but he placed first overall amateur at the 2009 Chicago Triathlon. Over the past six years, Colin has raced as a professional triathlete in 25 countries on six continents representing the United States in international triathlon competitions. With a passion for pushing his body and exploring persevered limits, Colin took on an extraordinary mission. On May 27, 2016 with his project coined BEYOND 7/2, Colin conquered the speed records for the Explorers Grand Slam and Seven Summits; a global mountaineering challenge which includes climbing the tallest mountain on each continent and trekking the last degree of latitude to the North and South Poles. Colin's world record feat has been featured by CBS Sunday Morning, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Men's Journal, Outside Magazine, People.com, and TODAY among many other national media outlets. Colin uses his public platform for charitable good - to inspire kids and their communities to dream big and set goals, while promoting the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle to achieve happiness and success. Colin continues to use his athletic ambitions to make the world a better place. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/017 In this episode, you will learn: How setting goals can lead to incredible outcomes. The importance of good risk management. Why Colin wants to a build something bigger than himself. Links Beyond 7/2 - website Beyond 7/2 Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook TEDxPortland: Change Your Mindset and Achieve Anything Talks at Google: Achieving High Performance: Unlocking Human Potential Free Download Listen to the episode for a link to a free workbook to help you set your goals for next year. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Jesse Draper is a 4th generation venture capitalist, founding partner of Halogen Ventures, and host of Emmy nominated,"The Valley Girl Show." Guest Biography Jesse Draper is founding partner of Halogen Ventures as well as creator and host of 2015 Emmy nominated television series, "The Valley Girl Show". Draper is a 4th generation venture capitalist focused on early stage investing in female founded consumer technology. Her portfolio includes Laurel & Wolf, Carbon38, Naya Health, HopSkipDrive, The Flex Company & Sugarfina. Through her show she's helped pioneer the way in digital media and has an initiative to interview 50% women in technology. Previously a Nickelodeon star, Draper has used her comedic talents to bring an approachable feel to the technology world, has produced and distributed over 300 interviews with some of the greatest minds in technology and beyond (including; Ted Turner, Mark Cuban, Sheryl Sandberg, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Jessica Alba, MC Hammer and Eric Schmidt) and was listed by Marie Claire magazine as one of the '50 Most Connected Women in America'. USA Today called the show "Must see startup TV". Draper is a contributor to Marie Claire, SV Magazine, Mashable, Forbes.com, and is a regular investor and tech personality on shows including 'The Katie Couric Show', Fox's 'Good Day LA', CNBC's 'Who Wants to Be the Next Millionaire Inventor?' & Freeform's Startup U. She proudly sits on the board of directors of Werk, the advisory board of Bizworld and is on the Chairman's board of SurfAir. Draper supports the Parkinson's Institute and is very involved with growing UCLA's female entrepreneurship community. She is a new mom, a graduate of UCLA and a Kappa Kappa Gamma. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/016 In this episode, you will learn: What Jesse looks for when evaluating companies to invest in. The importance of diversity, expanding up your networks, being open to new opportunities and industries. The importance of keeping your money moving and to always be learning. Links Halogen Ventures The Valley Girl Show Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Meet The Drapers - Crowdfunding Reality TV Series Gazillionaire Deluxe - Business Simulation Game Kiva.org - lend alongside thousands of others joining forces to make a powerful and sustainable way to create economic and social good Companies Mentioned Laurel & Wolf Naya Health Sugarfina Dog Parker Carbon38 Paperless Post Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

I spent Thanksgiving at home with my family so this episode features my three kids... Sabrina, Jackson, and Kristina. This week's episode features three very special guests, our kids! With the Thanksgiving holiday, I did not have time to edit interviews. And my kids have been interested in being on the Inspired Money podcast after listening to many episodes in my car and helping me to select the theme music. It's always interesting to hear what thoughts are going on in their heads; and today, we explore money and more. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/015 In this episode, you will learn: The surprise we received after driving 14-hours to South Carolina. The innocent wisdom of children. How kids can learn about money with a Money Savvy Piggy Bank. Giveaway Leave an iTunes review and then email me your iTunes user name to be entered into a drawing for a Money Savvy Piggy Bank. A winner will be announced in December. Good luck! Links Money Savvy Piggy Bank Book: Money A to Z by Scott Alan Turner Dataw Island Sweetgrass Restaurant and Bar Love House Ministries Community Bowling Center Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

James Montague is author of The Billionaires Club, a book about the one per cent; the super-rich, the billionaire class who now control football. Guest Biography James Montague is a journalist and author who writes for the New York Times, CNN, GQ and World Soccer. His first book When Friday Comes: Football in the War Zone won him Best New Writer at the 2009 British Sports Book of the Year Awards and has recently been updated and reissued. He was described in Sports Illustrated as 'The Indiana Jones of soccer writing.' He appears regularly on CNN as well as writing and producing regular radio shows for the BBC World Service's award winning World Football show. He grew up in Essex and has spent the past eight years reporting from the Middle East and beyond. Thirty One Nil: On the Road With Football's Outsiders, a World Cup Odyssey (Bloomsbury) was released in May 2014, and a month later in the US. Thirty One Nil covers his journey to all six continents charting the qualification campaign for the World Cup finals in Brazil, through the eyes of the minnows and underdogs unlikely to make it there. Thirty One Nil won Best Football Book at the 2015 British Sports Book of the Year Awards. The Billionaires Club: The Unstoppable Rise of Football's Super-Rich (Bloomsbury) was released in August 2017, and in the US in October. The Billionaires Club tells the story of how the super rich have invested their wealth and political capital into football. It is a part history of club ownership, part in-depth investigation into the money and influence that connects the super-rich around the globe, and part travel book that crosses national boundaries in an attempt to reveal the real force behind modern-day football. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/014 In this episode, you will learn: How the ownership of soccer clubs is changing. The power of money and politics. Insight into the world's billionaires from the US, Europe, Middle East and China. Links James Montague Website Twitter Bloomsbury Publishing Books When Friday Comes: Football, War and Revolution in the Middle East Thirty-One Nil: On the Road With Football's Outsiders: A World Cup Odyssey The Billionaires Club: The Unstoppable Rise of Football's Super-rich Owners Also Mentioned Film: Next Goal Wins www.fieldofschemes.com Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

This week, we talk to product manager, software developer, and entrepreneur Gerald Zingraf who runs multiple businesses and has a full-time job. Guest Biography Gerald Zingraf is a full-time product manager at a software company and part time entrepreneur with a handful of side hustles. He has created Date to Door, a subscription box company, to help bring creative date to the homes of busy couples. He then created CubeFit, an ecommerce store, with the goal of creating a healthy office environment through physical and software products. And his most recent side hustle is Emma + Ollie, another ecommerce store, selling baby products to moms and dads across the US. Gerald is constantly testing new things and is willing to try anything interesting. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/013 Links Gerald Zingraf LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Date to Door www.datetodoor.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest CubeFit www.getcubefit.com Amazon Store Twitter Facebook Instagram Emma + Ollie www.emmaollie.com Amazon Store Facebook Gerald's favorite apps, tools, and software mentioned: www.blinkist.com - 2000+ bestselling nonfiction books, transformed into powerful packs you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. www.wunderlist.com - Organize and share your to-do, work, grocery, movies and household lists. www.hiremymom.com - Talented, virtual team members or freelancers and women looking for flexible, legitimate, home-based work. www.junglescout.com - Find Amazon products by category, price, sales, and more to find untapped gems you can capitilize on. The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses Eric Ries: "The Lean Startup" | Talks at Google In this episode, you will learn: A proven approach to launching new product ideas and turning them into profitable businesses. Tools to be a better entrepreneur and increase your productivity. In Gerald's experience, the best investment -- one that's even better than the stock market or real estate. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

John Shelby Spong, whose books have sold more than a million copies, was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, NJ for 24 years. Guest Biography John Shelby Spong, whose books have sold more than a million copies, was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark for 24 years before his retirement in 2001. Many of the views that once turned the former Episcopal bishop into a lightning rod are now regarded as so matter-of-fact that they barely garner much notice: ordaining gay clergy, blessing same-sex marriages, or having a female presiding bishop. His admirers acclaim him as a teaching bishop who makes contemporary theology accessible to the ordinary layperson — he's considered the champion of an inclusive faith by many, both inside and outside the Christian church. In one of his recent books, The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Discover the God of Love (San Francisco: HarperOne, 2005), this visionary thinker seeks to introduce readers to a proper way to engage the holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition. A committed Christian who has spent a lifetime studying the Bible and whose life has been deeply shaped by it, Bishop Spong says he was not interested in Bible bashing. "I come to this interpretive task not as an enemy of Christianity," he says. "I am not even a disillusioned former Christian, as some of my scholar-friends identify themselves. I am a believer who knows and loves the Bible deeply. But I also recognize that parts of it have been used to undergird prejudices and to mask violence." A visiting lecturer at Harvard and at universities and churches worldwide, Bishop Spong delivers more than 200 public lectures each year to standing-room-only crowds. His bestselling books include Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, A New Christianity for a New World, Why Christianity Must Change or Die, and Here I Stand. Bishop Spong's extensive media appearances include a profile segment on 60 Minutes as well as appearances on Good Morning America, Fox News Live, Politically Incorrect, Larry King Live, The O'Reilly Factor, William F. Buckley's Firing Line, and Extra. Bishop Spong and his wife, Christine Mary Spong, have five children and six grandchildren. They live in New Jersey. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/012 Links www.johnshelbyspong.com Facebook Twitter Instagram In this episode, you will learn: How growing up poor in North Carolina shaped his views and compelled him to fight for what he believes. What the bible teaches us about money. How the Diocese of Newark grew its endowed funds from $4mm to $40mm during Jack Spong's term as Bishop. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

New Orleans native David Augustine, aka Dee-1, didn't start rapping until he was enrolled at Louisiana State University, but he proved to be a quick study. He released his first two mixtapes during the mid-2000s. The year he graduated from LSU and began teaching mathematics at a middle school, he released his third mixtape. In 2009, the same year he opted to stop teaching and focus on music, he self-released David & Goliath, his proper debut album, throughout which he maintained his down to earth underdog approach. Several additional mixtape releases followed, and his profile continually grew; 2012's The Focus Tape alone featured collaborations with Killer Mike, Mannie Fresh, and Juvenile. The year it was released, he made an appearance on HBO's Treme (season three, episode nine). Augustine signed to RCA Inspiration and released an EP, 3's Up, in 2015. Dee-1 has toured the country with chart topping and Grammy award winning artists such as Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco, Lecrae, and PJ Morton. Most recently, he has headlined his own 30 city nationwide tour. Dee-1's public profile skyrocketed due to his viral hit, the student loan anthem "Sallie Mae Back." After receiving a substantial advance from signing his first major record deal, Dee-1 made a conscious decision not to buy a new car, a big house, or some expensive jewelry, he decided to pay off his student loan. He prides himself on being debt free and to be a rapper responsible for a hit song that is highlighting financial freedom and a tangible message, is just icing on the cake for the New Orleans native. To date, "SalIie Mae Back" has hit millions of views on Youtube & Facebook. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/011 Links Buy Dee-1's new album Slingshot David Find Dee-1 on: the web www.dee1music.com Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram Lynnette Khalfani-Cox: askthemoneycoach.com - free financial advice website moneycoachuniversity.com - online video based platform launched in 2017 Connect with Lynnette on Facebook and Twitter Listen to Lynnette's Inspired Money episode: IM 006: An Entrepreneur's Journey From Journalist to The Money Coach | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Listen to BONUS episode: IM 006b: [BONUS EPISODE] How to Protect Yourself After the Massive Equifax Hack | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Also mentioned: finconexpo.com podcastmovement.com In this episode, you will learn: The lessons Dee-1 learned that taught him that saving is more important than bling. Why it's important that somebody telling you "no" should never deter you from pursuing something you're passionate about. Dee-1 wants you to identify your gifts and then use them for the right purpose. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Sarah Von Bargen provides tips to help you make better money choices by viewing your spending through a lens of happiness. Guest Biography Sarah Von Bargen is a writer, teacher, and blogger. She started Yes and Yes, her "lifestyle blog for smart, funny people" in 2008, and has built an audience of 13,000+ daily readers and been featured in places like LifeHacker, Problogger, Glamour, Forbes.com, and many others. Sarah created an e-course about money + happiness and another one about changing our habits. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/010 Links Follow the Yes and Yes blog on Facebook for fun updates, occasional Facebook Live videos, and good links Check out Instagram for photos of Sarah's latest trip/adventure/ubiquitous latte shot Sign up for Sarah's newsletter and get access to her secret library of awesome workbooks, checklists, and resources Check out the Yes and Yes blog Pinterest boards on topics like budget living, relationship advice, and solo lady travel Course: Put Your Money Where Your Happy Is In this episode, you will learn: How Sarah went from teacher to professional blogger Do your desires and values align with your spending? Why are you making regrettable purchases? Money + Happiness Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Award-winning musician, L.T. Smooth not only performs for audiences around the world but also meets with youth in schools and in prison, in an effort to provide hope, guidance, and love. Today, he's building the Heart of Music Academy, a 501(c)(3), to help troubled youth through music in Kona, Hawaiʻi. Guest Biography Virtuoso slack key guitarist Leon Toomata, better known by his stage name L.T. Smooth, has overcome many obstacles on his journey to the concert stage. In his own words, "I was born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. My story is long, but here is a short version. I have spent too many years of my life doing drugs and alcohol, and running from the law and the people that loved me the most. It's been eighteen years sober now, and I would never change a thing. The music has been the change in my life. The lyrics I write and the music that I compose is about my journey through the struggles that I have conquered. My music is my tools I use to help, encourage, heal, and to mend what we go through in life. This is my story of FREEDOM on MY JOURNEY to make a CHANGE in life. L.T. Smooth has released 4 albums, having sold over a million copies combined, and he has performed with Bono, Mary J. Blige, and other well respected recording artists. LT is also an inspirational speaker and recently recorded a video about ʻOhana (family) for Sales Force, a worldwide company based in San Francisco. LT played and spoke at the last World Economic Development Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, in front of many world leaders. Despite his success, LT is one of the most humble, gentle, kind, and loving men you will meet. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/009 for videos of LT Smooth. Links LT Smooth (website) Connect with L.T. Smooth on Facebook Salesforce.com Marc Benioff In this episode, you will learn: Take nothing for granted. Appreciate the blessings and privilege in your life. No matter how bad things seem, there's always hope for turning things around. LT will teach the importance of passion with purpose. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Kyle Winey, author of the book HACKiversity, shares practical tips for students including how to select a school, best majors, and tactics to land your dream job upon graduation. Guest Biography Kyle Winey is an author dedicated to improving the way students approach college. Best known for his uber-effective college approach, Kyle's book - HACKiversity - has helped many students achieve more by doing less in college. This means less student loans and fewer hours spent in the library, while scoring better job prospects and more personal fulfillment. A graduate of Penn State University and George Mason School of Law, Kyle has worked for a Wall Street Bank, drafted multi-million dollar business transactions, and served as a law clerk for one of the most prestigious judges in Virginia. Kyle has been named "40 Under 40," an award given to the most innovative and influential young leaders in the DC Metro Area. Kyle serves on the board of directors and advisory boards of several non-profits and startup companies. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/008 Links HACKiversity: : The Secrets to Achieving More by Doing Less in College kylewiney.com Connect with Kyle at Twitter Join HACKiversity on Facebook Carol Dweck on "growth mindset" Simms Showers, LLP In this episode, you will learn: What it means to play the extremes when it comes to selecting your school. The GPA Rule. What the optimal GPA that will increase the chances of landing your dream job? How tweaking your goals and priorities can help you achieve more by doing less in college. Check out our related blog articles and free download Download our 6 Essential Tips for 529 Investors [download] Using a 529 plan to pay for gap year 3 essential financial tips for recent college graduates Has college tuition reached its breaking point? Saving For College 529 Plans with Upromise Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Golden Globe nominated Linus Roache discusses money, growing up in a family of actors, the celebrity of his father William Roache, fulfillment, happiness, and more. Guest Biography Linus Roache is a British actor, probably best known for his roles as Michael Cutter on Law and Order and Thomas Wayne in Batman Begins. In 1975, Roache appeared in Coronation Street playing Peter Barlow, the son of his father's character Ken Barlow. Roache is also a past member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Roache was born in Manchester, Lancashire, the son of Coronation Street actor William Roache and actress Anna Cropper. Roache was educated at Bishop Luffa School in Chichester, West Sussex and at the independent Rydal School in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. He studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Beginning in the 1990s, Roache began a career in film while remaining active in television and stage. In 1994, he received acclaim for his leading role in Antonia Bird's Priest. He is best known to US audiences as Dr. Thomas Wayne, father of Batman, in Batman Begins (2005) or as Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Cutter in the American TV series Law & Order (2008–2010) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2011–2012). In June 2010, it was announced that he would return to play Laurence Cunningham, alongside his father William Roache, in Coronation Street. In July 2010, he was cast in the HBO pilot The Miraculous Year. In April 2011, Roache was cast as the lead in the ITV mini-series Titanic, airing March–April 2012 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship. In February 2014, Roache debuted in season two of the popular TV series Vikings as England's King Ecbert. He is currently filming season 7 of Homeland, where he plays White House Chief of Staff, David Wellington. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/007 Links Homeland Coronation Street Linus Roache (IMDb) In this episode, you will learn: How to prepare for a performance. We non-actors can event benefit by these insights and routines because life is a grand performance! How you should not tie your self-worth to your work. We'll explore all sorts of things like wealth, fulfillment, and happiness. Linus is not just a great actor but after hitting many of his professional goals by age 30, he began to wonder if this is it? He took a break and explored the spiritual aspect of life that included meditating for at least 2 hours a day! So we'll explore this too. I think it's totally relevant because being healthy includes physical health, mental health, spiritual health, and financial health. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

In this bonus episode, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, talks about what you should do to protect yourself from the Equifax hack. Be sure to listen to Lynnette's episode: IM 006: An Entrepreneur's Journey From Journalist to The Money Coach | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Guest Biography Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach® , is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such national TV programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, The Tyra Banks Show and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management and how to get out of debt and eliminate their debt. Lynnette, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has also been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as magazines ranging from Essence and Redbook to Black Enterprise and Smart Money. She can frequently be seen as a guest commentator on CNN, FOX Business Network and MSNBC. Ask Lynnette any personal finance question by visiting her answer blog at AskTheMoneyCoach.com TheMoneyCoach.net™ was launched in 2003 by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox and her husband Earl Cox. It serves as the the official web site and social media portal for Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/006 Links AnnualCreditReport.com Credit Sesame - Free Credit Score and Credit Report Analysis www.equifaxsecurity2017.com Place a fraud alert or credit freeze: For Equifax 1-800-349-9960 For Experian 1‑888‑397‑3742 For TransUnion 1-888-909-8872 Credit Freeze Information/Fees by State Perfect Credit: 7 Steps To A Great Credit Rating (Lynnette's book) LifeLock.com In this episode, you will learn: Why the Equifax hack puts you at greater risk than other hacks. What Lynnette is telling consumers to do to protect themselves. Why you should consider placing a security/credit freeze on your credit reports. How to place a credit freeze at the three national credit reporting companies. Other valuable websites and resources for monitoring your credit. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Award winning Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox took the entrepreneurial leap to becoming The Money Coach®, a "financial educator." She is her own boss and has built a hugely successful personal brand. Guest Biography Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach® , is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such national TV programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, The Tyra Banks Show and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management and how to get out of debt and eliminate their debt. Lynnette, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has also been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as magazines ranging from Essence and Redbook to Black Enterprise and Smart Money. She can frequently be seen as a guest commentator on CNN, FOX Business Network and MSNBC. Ask Lynnette any personal finance question by visiting her answer blog at AskTheMoneyCoach.com TheMoneyCoach.net™ was launched in 2003 by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox and her husband Earl Cox. It serves as the the official web site and social media portal for Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/006 Links askthemoneycoach.com - free financial advice website moneycoachuniversity.com - online video based platform launched in 2017 Connect with Lynnette on Facebook and Twitter Erin Lowry, Author, The Broke Millennial In this episode, you will learn: How her father's strong passionate, independent spirit and feelings about entrepreneurship definitely shaped her. How being downsized was the impetus that pushed Lynette down the entrepreneurial path. What Lynnette and her sisters mean by the phrase, "One monkey don't stop no show." How asking the right questions and a willingness to always be learning can take you far. How it takes a great partner or team to succeed. Will you align your money with your values? And does money define success? Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Alison Van Dyk has dedicated much of her life and resources to advocating for interfaith education. She wants to inspire people to love each other and care about each other. Guest Biography Alison Van Dyk is Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Temple of Understanding, one of the world's first international interfaith organizations. She grew up under the eye of Juliet Hollister, an interfaith pioneer who founded the Temple. Professionally, Alison holds graduate degrees in clinical psychology and transpersonal psychology and is a specialist in the Lowenfeld Sandplay technique. In 1990, she set up the Early Childhood Project, St. Luke's School, South Bronx, New York, and continues as a consultant there. She provides therapy for kindergarten children at risk. Alison has been involved with Temple activities since 1967, taking her to interfaith projects around the world. In 2010 she organized the Temple of Understanding's 50th anniversary celebration. She frequently participates in North American Interfaith Network, Parliament of the World's Religions, and United Religions Initiative activities. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/005 Links The Temple of Understanding Connect with TOU on Facebook Connect with Alison on LinkedIn Juliet Hollister, New York Times obituary In this episode, you will learn: How The Temple of Understanding, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit came to be established in 1960. The challenges encountered by founder Juliet Hollister in establishing TOU. What role TOU plays today under the leadership of Alison Van Dyk. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Terrence Clark heads the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the 23 councils within the National Minority Supplier Development Council network. The Council brings together more than 900 certified minority owned businesses and more than 120 corporate members for new business opportunities. He has dedicated his 30 year career to helping entrepreneurs, minority owned businesses, and small business enterprises to grow and prosper. Guest Biography As President and CEO, Terrence Clark provides operational oversight and carries out full management and operational responsibilities for Council staff, including personnel, administration, work delegation and performance evaluations. He also provides supervision and direction related to programs and activities in the Council's market areas – the State of New York and New Jersey up to the Trenton area. Prior to this position, he served as vice president of Entrepreneurship and Business Development for the National Urban League. He also served as senior vice president of Knowledge Sharing for Opportunity Finance Network, where he was responsible for the management consulting, training and annual conference lines of business for community development financial institutions nationwide. Clark was executive director of the 47th Street Business Improvement District for nine years assisting the 2,600 business owners in New York's Diamond District in improving economic conditions in the district and marketing its services to a wider client base. He was also executive director of Manhattan Minority Business Development Center, Bronx Small Business Development Center and the Pace University Minority and Women Business Development Center. Clark began his career with the United States Small Business Administration, where he served as assistant district director for Management Assistance. He graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in Economics. Links New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Connect with the Council on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Terrence on LinkedIn In this episode, you will learn: How the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council works to help minority owned businesses. How businesses that grow can create jobs, lift communities, and build the economy. What it takes for businesses owners to succeed and pitfalls to avoid. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Meet Franck Raharinosy, an entrepreneur and ping pong player who has worked in event production, media, fashion, hospitality, writing, and film. When talking to him, it doesn't take long to realize that passion drives his actions, and he strives to make a positive difference in the world. He co-founded SPiN ping pong social clubs with best friend Jonathan Bricklin, Andrew Gordon, and Susan Sarandon. Guest Biography Franck Raharinosy is a socially-driven entrepreneur and co-founder of the ping-pong social club, SPiN. "If you're a ping-pong fanatic, this is your spot" hails the Examiner, while the New York Times describes SPiN as a "relaxing home away from home." In 2009, Franck turned his passion and love for ping-pong (a love so deep he even trained for the 2012 Olympic games) into a playful, yet successful, career. A self-titled "Naked Ping-Pong" loft party for friends (no one was naked, by the way) sparked the idea for the ping-pong social club, where everyone from grandmothers, to 7 year-olds, to Drake, to Bieber, to Prince, has picked up a paddle. With locations across the United States, SPiN continues to grow, creating a place to socialize, celebrate, and connect through a game that transcends age, gender, and boundaries. Before SPiN, Franck pursued a successful career in filmmaking and fashion. Franck grew up between France, Reunion Island and Madagascar and has called New York home for the past 20 years. He graduated with a degree in marketing and business management from the Ecole de Gestion et de Commerce on the tiny island of the Indian Ocean, Reunion. Driven by passion and curiosity, Franck has managed to build a life out of turning his passion and purpose into business ideas that span genres. SPiN, his most recent business venture, is a ping-pong club that was inspired by his never-satiable love for sports and competition, as well as connection. What started as an idea for a party in 2006, has turned into brick and mortar ping-pong clubs sprouting up across the United States, where club-goers can indulge their own love for sports and play. Franck's appreciation for style and sportswear motivated him to design and sell his own fashion label to Barney's in the early 2000's. Franck has produced award-winning documentaries like The Entrepreneur and Waiting for Mamu and self-published a book of creative writing in 2014. Franck recently completed a screenplay inspired by his personal journey and has been acting and collaborating with some inspiring filmmakers. Franck's career far outshines what he dreamed it could possibly look like as a child growing up between Reunion Island, Madagascar and France. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/003 Links SPiN - Ping Pong Social Clubs Connect with SPiN on Twitter Download the SPiN United By Ping Pong app at iTunes Connect with Franck on Twitter In this episode, you will learn: Keeping an open minded to things that come and welcoming them helps to ring in new opportunities. SPiN was born out of FUN and PASSION. The essence is still there. Passion is an ingredient to living an inspired life and with inspired money. It takes a team of great partners to build a business; and then, the focus isn't just on making money but also supporting communities as much as possible. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Have you ever walked past a homeless person? I've occasionally given my left over food to someone in need on the streets of New York or opened my wallet to give a dollar. Other times, though, I've just kept walking. What do you do? Our guest today feels compelled to do something bigger and better. He doesn't just think about it. He acts upon it. So much so that His actions have been noticed by venture capitalists. Today we're talking to Gret Glyer, the founder of DonorSee, an app that lets you help the worlds poorest people seconds after downloading and then shows you the impact of your donation with raw video updates. From 2013-2016, Gret lived with the world's poorest people in Africa, where he built more than 100 houses for the homeless and crowd funded $100,000 to build a girls school in rural Malawi. He's been featured in USA Today, National Review, and the Huffington Post. We talk about doing something more meaningful, his personal life mission, and how different life is living in the third world. I'm really excited about this interview. Gret is using technology so all of us can make a meaningful impact on those in need. It's early in the lifecycle of his platform but Gret is someone worth watching in the areas of charity and poverty alleviation. Let's get inspired, talking to Gret Glyer. Guest Biography Gret Glyer is the Founder of DonorSee, an app that lets you help the world's poorest people seconds after downloading and then proves it with raw video updates. From 2013 to 2016, Gret lived with the world's poorest people in Africa, where he built more than 100 houses for the homeless, and famously crowdfunded $100,000 to build a girls' school in rural Malawi. Gret has been featured in USA Today, National Review and the Huffington Post. He speaks regularly on charity, poverty alleviation, and the third-world. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/002 Links Gret's platform: DonorSee website and app on iTunes GretGlyer.com - Gret's website Connect with Gret on Twitter and on iTunes for the app H.O.W.M. - Housing for Orphans and Widows in Malawi In this episode, you will learn: Money does not guarantee happiness. In fact, Gret's description of Malawi reveals people who have happiness and joy even in the face of extreme poverty. How Gret "walks into the reality" that he's creating, a method of using accountability to help you take bigger steps than you might do alone. Gret's fear of money keeps him grounded and focused on helping people. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Today, I'm speaking with guitarist Jim Kimo West. Now I grew up watching Late Night with David Letterman in the early 90s. I've always had this understanding that the best musicians were those like Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band because they could perform at the highest level with any musical guest covering all genres. It's in the same light that I have such high regard for Kimo. He great at what does and he plays from the heart. If you do not know him, he has played along side the king of parody Weird Al Yankovic for over 35 years. He can pull off an Eddie Van Halen guitar solo with ease (as heard in Eat It), then followed by a spot on Green Day guitar tone (as heard in Canadian Idiot.) If that weren't enough, he's just as proficient covering the Back Street Boys, Lady Gaga, and Don McLean. I've seen him rap in the style of Chamillionaire on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. As a guitarist myself, I'm kind of a sucker for listening to creatives talk about their work – perhaps because it's so different from my desk job. I also appreciate sitting down with Kimo because of his very unique career path to success. His band is truly like no other. His band has sold more than 12 million albums, recorded more than 150 parody and original songs, and has performed more than 1,000 live shows around the world. Kimo is also a prolific and respected Hawaiian "slack key" guitar artist. If you;ve seen the Oscar-winning film, "The Descendants" you have experienced this great acoustic guitar tradition. He's a two-time winner of the LA Treasures Award. In this interview we talk about money, music, taking risks, and what motivates him to be the best musician he can be. Let's get inspired with Jim Kimo West. Guest Biography Jim "Kimo" West first visited Hana, Maui in 1985, after a long summer on the road as guitarist for famed musical satirist, "Weird Al" Yankovic. As the sounds of Gabby Pahinui, the Sons of Hawai'i, Sonny Chillingworth, The Sunday Manoa, and others, played on the turntable, he jammed along for fun and relaxation. Already a devotee of open tunings, he was immediately drawn to the gentle rhythms of ki ho 'alu (slack key guitar) and soon began writing his own songs. The rich physical and cultural landscape of the Hana Coast has provided the inspiration for many of his compositions. While always retaining the heartfelt essence of traditional slack key, Jim "Kimo" West brings much of his own musical heritage to his original ki ho'alu instrumentals. His style can best be described as "nahenahe", meaning "soft, sweet or gentle voice", a fusion of old and new but still rooted deeply in tradition. Jim lives in Los Angeles where he writes and produces music for film and television. His music has graced feature films and TV shows on all the major networks and cable channels and his slack key compositions have been featured on National Public Radio, Honda TV spots as well as the Disney Channel . He travels regularly to the islands to perform, relax and visit with his "ohana". He also performs slack key concerts around the mainland US, especially in the Southern California area, and at selected private events. Shownotes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/000 Links http://www.jimkimowest.com http://twitter.com/westernmost http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Kimo-West/ https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/JimKimoWest http://weirdal.com/ In this episode, you will learn: How Kimo came to know what he wanted to do professionally at just 18 years old. Why sometimes you should take a chance, leaving a steady job to find something bigger and better. Insights into the music business from making money from downloads to Kimo's 35+ year successful career playing with Weird Al Yankovic. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!

Welcome. I'm your host Andy Wang and I'm incredibly excited to bring you Inspired Money, my podcast where each week we bring you an interesting person to help you get inspired, shift your perspectives on money, and achieve incredible things. People don't talk positively often enough about money. If you didn't grow up with role models teaching you about money or if you don't talk much about money now, this show is for you. What is Inspired Money? From making it to giving it away, inspired money means making a difference, creating something bigger than oneself, and maybe even making the world a better place. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/000 Links http://www.inspiredmoney.fm http://www.jimkimowest.com http://www.gretglyer.com http://wearespin.com In this episode, you will learn: Inspired Money brings candid conversations about money, passions, and great stories with business people, authors, musicians and more. I hope we can unleash personal tales with the hope of inspiring and mobilizing you to live a richer, happier life. I gave it a lot of thought and finally decided why not produce a podcast to inspire people to talk about money? That's it for now. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the show. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!