The Brett Allan Show

Today's Guest is musician and writer April Doyle. April has performed along side Stevie Wonder, Baby Face, Rod Stuart and many other Legends. Her new single “Tears Are Gone” recently made the Top 40 list on Buzz Feed, TRV, and Pressparty, the largest press platform in the world. She is the founding member of the wildly successful band, "The Velvet Room". April is a true legend in the music industry and has performed with pretty much everyone in some way, shape or form. She is known for her songwriting, and stellar vocal talent, among many other things! In this conversation we covered the following. How it goes when opening up for a headliner. How to get booked. Artist Etiquette Song Writing Outstanding encounters Getting started in a competitive industry. Plus MUCH more You can learn about April below! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aprilandthevelvetroom/?hl=en Website https://www.aprilandthevelvetroom.com/ The Show! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind. He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC,PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle,Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training. Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes&Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide. You can learn more about Chester below! Official Website: https://www.internationalmanofmemory.com Chester’s Memory School Training: https://memoryschool.net Chester on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesterjsantos/ And Brett www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Brett chats with celebrity entertainment reporter Annika Michelle! Annika currently hosts for a variety of entertainment news sources. You can catch her on the red carpet interviewing the hottest celebrities on the nationally syndicated TV show Hollyscoop. Annika is also seen in over 30 million homes & 100 countries through her work on AfterBuzzTV, created & executive produced by Maria Menounos. Since graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a B.A in Communications/Entertainment Studies, Annika has held a number of positions in the entertainment industry including one of her favorites performing in a variety of the Disneyland shows and parades. Annika’s truly a host that does it all, she produces, edits, writes creative stories, and books all her own guests for her segments. She also loves covering red carpet charity events and giving back. When she’s not hosting Annika enjoys staying active and being outdoors by going hiking, kickboxing, and even tap dancing. She’s also a huge musical theater fan and loves seeing shows whenever and wherever she can. She strives at being the best she can be. Her success continues to grow and she’s excited about her next adventure! In this episode we cover the following! Hard work always surpasses pure talent. What you want in life and work doesn't always come easy Finding the right mentor for the job you want Learning from failure and rejection Big NO's when talking to celebritys Small fish before big fish Plus much more You can learn more about Annika below! https://www.annikamichelle.com/ And Brett www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very insightful episode, Dr. Sheila shares with us some tips and tricks on how to maintain the "bounce back" as we are all in these crazy times! Here are some of the MANY topics we covered. Where to buy your self care items. Things to avoid. Why Plastic Surgeon? Being Married to another Surgeon Dinner Conversations as Doctors Pivoting during the lock down Working from home And Much more You can learn more about Dr. Sheila below! https://nazarianplasticsurgery.com/beverly-hills-plastic-surgeon/ And here is more about Brett and the show! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lily Brooks is a thirteen-year-old actress best known for her current role as Mandy Wight on Netflix’s ‘The Big Show Show’. Lily Brooks has been acting since the age of 5, starting in community theatre in Memphis, Tennessee. After asking her parents for nearly 8 months to do film & TV, Lily Brooks signed with agent & landed a lead role, playing Dolph Lundgren’s daughter in the film, ‘Shark Lake’ at age 8. Lily Brooks was elated to play the role of ‘Matilda’ in the US National Tour of ‘Matilda the Musical’, traveling the country at the age of 9. She voices the character of ‘Birdie’ on the popular kids podcast ‘Six Minutes’ and has appeared in numerous short films and on Amazon’s ‘The Tick’. In her free time, Lily Brooks loves spending time with her family & their dog, Rebel, laughing with her friends, singing and lending a hand to various charitable organizations raising awareness for anti-bullying and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. In this episode Lilly talks about role on her newest TV show, learning to fail, dream roles, about always being open to growth, and much more! Learn more about Lilly below! https://www.lilybrooksobriant.com/ Learn more about Brett as well! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is former Reality Star turned entrepreneur, and actress Isabella Barrett, many will remember Isabella on the reality series, Toddlers & Tiaras. Now a teenager, Isabella manages her own fashion empire House of Barretti, is writing an upcoming teen business guide book, and she will be on a new reality show, “Next Big Thing” on Amazon Direct in May. Recently, she appeared on a Walmart campaign. She is a supporter of the anti bully movement and stared in the short film, Eight, regarding the issue. She is lining up additional acting roles to show she’s more than just an entrepreneur and pageant winner. In this episode, Isabella shares her top 5 business secrets, keys to building a multi-million dollar business, staying humble and giving back to the community. She also talks about her new reality show , "Next Big Thing" her Amazon Direct Reality TV show. Plus much more. You can learn more about Isabella below. https://www.youtube.com/user/parkavepuppys1 https://www.instagram.com/isabellabarrett123/ https://www.facebook.com/isabellabarrett2017/ https://twitter.com/BellaBella2006 You can also learn more about the show and follow us here! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an accomplished theatre director, Gregg is the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble, and was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of Elmina's Kitchen, which also won the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2103. Prior to that, his stage direction included 2009's acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard's Heroes, Sybyl Walker's Beneath Rippling Waters, Lee Blessing's Cobb, and Frank McGuinness's Someone Who'll Watch Over Me. Gregg also directed the world premiere of solo performance artist Joyce Guy's War Stories at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and at St. Mark's Church in New York. For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards' Sizwe Bansi, Diana Son's Stop Kiss, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright. A trained theatre actor from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Gregg's stage acting credits Shakespeare Center of L.A.'s production of Romeo & Juliet, the Williamstown Theatre Festival productions of Back Country Crimes, and Gogol, The Mark Taper Forum's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, the Pasadena Playhouse's Jitney, Actors Theatre of Louisville's Master Harold, Hartford Stage Company's Peer Gynt, and South Coast Repertory's Fences, and Death Of A Salesman. In this episode we discuss the concepts of acting, how its an ever evolving process, and if there is anything else in life you want to do besides acting, do that. We covered these topics and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of the book Subconscious Power, Kimberly Friedmutter CHt is a certified hypnotherapist, a member at large of the prestigious UCLA Health System Board, the American Board of Hypnotherapy, the Association for Integrative Psychology, the American Board of Neurolinguistics Programing, and the International Hypnosis Federation. She is also a certified Master Hypnotist and a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming trainer, as well as a ‘Dame de la Chaîne’ of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Kimberly is currently in private practice, dividing her time between Nevada and California, serving high-performing clientele who share her philosophy: “Expect the exceptional.” Kimberly is a former model and actress, appearing with Bryan Cranston, John Stamos, and Olympia Dukakis in such films as Evil Obsession, Time Under Fire, A Match Made in Heaven, The Russian Godfather, and Elvis Is Alive! She has also appeared in television programs, including Entertainment Tonight, CNN, FOX, TLC, BBC, The Doctors, Bethenny, Private Chefs of Beverly Hills, Art Breakers, Silk Stalkings, L.A. Heat, LateLine, and hosted a hit talk show on the Howard Stern station, KLSX 97.1 radio in Los Angeles. In the episode we cover everything from the subconscious and how it affects all the choices we make from relationships, friends we choose, the people we date and everything in between! You can learn more about Kimberly below. http://www.kimberlyfriedmutter.com/about/ And Here is Brett www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ainsley Ross was born in a small East Texas town with a population of less than 800. From the time she could talk she has had a passion for entertaining and encouraging others. She started acting in a small town community theater when she was 9 along with writing music. By the young age of 14, Ainsley Ross had written over 80 songs. Ainsley's first project was a feature film working with Fire Catcher Productions in a supporting role as Annie Ross in The Reins Maker. She wrote and performed music for the films soundtrack as well. Traveling is a passion of hers and she feels so fortunate that it goes hand and hand with the career path she is passionately pursuing. She loves spending time in L.A. and studying with some of the greats:) In her spare time Ainsley is a mentor and a public speaker, encouraging our youth to "Just Be You" (also the title of her first CD released in 2015) Ainsley is very passionate about her work and love for the industry as a whole and hopes to change the way the public views the entertainment industry. "There are so many great success stories but people tend focus on the negative. Most people honestly have no idea what it takes and just how much work and sacrifice goes into each project." Ainsley would like to study Film in Europe and in LA, allowing her to become an experienced writer/director in the future. She wants to learn every aspect of writing and acting in order to bring amazing projects to life. In this episode we covered ALOT! From her influences, how she chooses roles, dream jobs, her love for martial arts and heavy weapons. You can learn more about her and her music belos! https://www.ainsleyross.com/ Instagram @ainsley_rosshttps://instagram.com/ainsley_ross?igshid=48qbisloefe8Twitter @iamainsleyrosshttps://twitter.com/iamainsleyross?lang=enFacebook ainsleyrosstheartisthttps://www.facebook.com/ainsleyrosstheartist/ And here's Brett! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is a Hollywood icon, DB Sweeney. From working with Francis Ford Coppola at a very young age. to being one of the go to A- List actors, he has remained ever successful and relevant for over three decades. In this interview we discuss his new short, "Two Dumm Micks" now streaming on YouTube and Facebook, his creative process, how he chooses his roles, and what it takes to keep honing your craft and "owning" the room, roles he wished he had gotten, and how he has learned from all his successes and failures. He gets candid about some of his most "famous" roles, his approach to making acting choices, and roles he was passed over for. DB has over 130 credits to his name, from "The Cutting Edge", "Memphis Belle", "Eight Men Out" and countless others. His new short can be viewed here! https://www.facebook.com/realdbsweeney www.dbsweeny.com Learn more about Brett and the show here! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a career that spanned more than 30 years, Lisa Lampanelli was a constant on the comedy scene. With numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances and specials under her belt, Lisa made headlines in 2012 when she lost more than 100 pounds with the help of bariatric surgery. The comedian went on to speak with unflinching honesty about her lifelong food and body-image issues, and has since gone from insulter to inspirer. She announced her retirement from stand-up comedy on the Howard Stern radio program in late 2018 and is now dedicating her life to running transformational food and body-image workshops, performing in issue-oriented storytelling shows, and completing a rigorous life-coaching certification program. In this episode Brett and Lisa go deep from the state of current affairs, walking away from the world of comedy, her life as journalist, the importance of family and much more! You can learn more about Lisa below! https://lisalampanelli.com/index.html Learn more about Brett and the show as well! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a rare interview appearance, the iconic actor, Stacey Dash sits down with Brett to discuss the 25th anniversary of the film, how it has stood the test of time, and how she knew, even from the moment she saw the script, it would be a film that would hold, and stand the test of time. They also discuss, faith, family, and her new passion for interior design, and her desire to help others in need, with this, and pure human connection. Have a happy Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a new pop teen queen on the scene, and she goes by Ashley Brinton. Born and raised in Florida, and currently residing in Los Angeles, Ashley has been performing since she was only 7-years old. Now at age 17, this one-to-watch popstar has been writing and recording her very own music with Grammy Award winning producer Cory Rooney (Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé), while working on an original sound and style that is fresh, bold and truly reflects who she is. Just following her 2018 launch of “Trouble” which charted at #34 on the Billboard dance charts, Ashley Brinton recently released a new dance song, “Say the Word.” The song debuted a whole new side to the pop singer. A side that is confident, independent and brave…an evolution from her previous teen-geared hits. In this episode we covered everything from music, hobbies, inspiration for song writing, how she fills her days. She share her thoughts on reality TV, what it takes to be successful in the music industry and much more! You can learn more about Ashley below! https://ashleybrinton.com/about-ashley/ And here is more about Brett www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like many mothers, Kimberly put her passion for music on hold to be a stay-at-home mom. She began taking piano and guitar lessons after the birth of her fourth child. She has grown a great love for the piano and guitar, which are often incorporated into her music. Still in the throes of raising children, Kimberly is busy balancing it all, including many co-writes with amazing artists. She is continually perfecting her craft and coming up with new ideas for her lyrics. Kimberly is focused on creating inspiring music in a genre that has always spoken to her. With country music as her focus, Kimberly is back in the studio writing and recording new music that is coming out this year. She released a couple of singles last year including, Slow Dancin’ in the Dark and Cadillac Lovers. As an artist, Kimberly strives to be as authentic as possible as she shares her journey with her fans. “While music is my passion, it has also tested me and challenged me in many ways,” says Kimberly. “It has taught me perseverance, faith, humility, courage, and resilience. I have had to endure and embrace many ups and downs, just like we all do in life.” Her new single, "Nashville" is out now. Learn more about Kimberly below! Official Website https://www.officialkimberlydawn.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialkimberlydawn/ Twitter https://twitter.com/officialkimdawn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimberlydawnmusic Learn more about Brett Below! Official Website www.theopenmicpodcast.show Twitter https://twitter.com/brettsopenmic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettsopenmic/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/opemicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik is an actor, writer and producer and member of the comedy group Broken Lizard, probably best known for his role as “Rabbit” in the hit comedy Super Troopers. Erik graduated from Colgate in 1991. He and fellow college friends Jay, Kevin, Paul, and Steve shared an interest in sketch comedy, and formed the comedy group “Charred Goosebeak.” After graduating, they moved their group to New York City and changed its name to “Broken Lizard.” Stolhanske has written, produced and starred in all of Broken Lizards’ films – including Puddle Cruiser, Super Troopers,Club Dread, Beerfest, and their latest release The Slammin’ Salmon – a comedy about one night in a restaurant owned and deplorably operated by former Heavy Weight Champion, Cleon Salmon (played by the Academy Award Nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan), and staffed by Broken Lizard. Stolhanske also appears in The Onion Movie, The Sweetest Thing and Watching The Detectives. On television, Erik can be seen on the HBO critically acclaimed series Curb Your Enthusiasm and Six Feet Under as well as on the Comedy Central special Broken Lizard Stands Up. He was born without a fibula. He overcame his disability to become one of Hollywood’s most popular comedians and has surprised many of his fans with his appearance in the popular exercise program P90X. He is now speaking to audiences across the country, telling his poignant and often humorous story of overcoming obstacles and persevering, even when the odds are stacked against you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes you just have to say $%^& it. According to Zane, if your not willing to take the risk and face failures you may never experience success. From failed TV shows, getting cancelled, and listening to the sirens of Hollywood, Zane has come out on top and his hard work has paid off.His show, Zanes World on Podcast One, is one of the most popular out there and he has a brand new TV show dropping in January. We covered a lot in this episode and he answered some questions he had never been asked. Your can listen to his show Zane’s World everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2018 Dave Jackson was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame. On top of that, he has been podcasting since 2005, and he has clocked over 1.6 Million, plus downloads since 2017. His podcast, about podcasting is a one stop shop for all things... well...podcasting. From concept to your first episode and everything in between. If you have a question, he has an answer. In this episode we cover the following. Is podcasting going the Way of "Paid Guests"? Is there such a thing as too many "calls to action"? How much "Free" Advice Does Dave Give? How to make important, long lasting connections. How Dave decides what shows to appear on. How to build a sustainable brand. Plus a few other things that are amazing pieces of gold. You can learn more about Dave below. http://schoolofpodcasting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Frecon has a passion for beauty, fashion, life and all things green. She is an Emmy nominated Costume Designer, Wardrobe Director for the hit TV show American Beauty Star, and the CEO of Verte Luxe, where you can learn about and shop eco-luxury products to lead a more sustainable life. As a Costume Designer, Frecon has created wardrobe for legendary characters on shows and films such as Mad Men, True Blood, Men in Black 3, Nostalgia, Kong Skull Island and many more. Her love of fashion, beauty and design is what prompted Frecon to create Verte Luxe. She has chosen to dedicate her years of experience in the entertainment and fashion industries, as well as her love for the planet, to a deeper cause that not only educates people about how to live a more sustainable life, but offers them eco-luxury products to use in their daily life. Verte Luxe was born out of the desire to provide a resource for eco-conscious, ethical and sustainably minded people to have luxurious goods and services without sacrificing their values. With five pillars, including Wedding, Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty and Home, Frecon strives to provide her readers all they need to live a sustainable life. Frecon recently worked on the Lifetime Television Series, “American Beauty Star,” where she teamed up with World Fashion Week to bring ethical designers from around the world onto the screen. Today, she is proud to be the United States Ambassador of Eco-Conscious, Ethical and Sustainable Fashion for World Fashion Week Paris 2019. To learn more about Laura Frecon, please visit www.laurafrecon.com and to shop eco-luxury goods go to www.verteluxe.com. Follow @verteluxelife on Instagram to get your daily green tips! Learn More About Brett Here www.theopenmicpodcast.show https://www.instagram.com/brettmont/ https://twitter.com/brettsopenmic https://www.facebook.com/opemicpodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan doesn't have a cell phone number, loves to salsa dance, and loves to play League of Legends. He has an unusual approach to reaching out to his followers, and is one of the most successful angel investors his age. We talked about his approach to mentorship, a question he said he has never been asked! Score one for Brett! Also we discussed clarity of message, the importance of vision, what holds people back the most when starting a project and so much more. You can learn more about Evan here. www.evancarmichael.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our very special guest for today's show is Liris Crosse. In this episode we talk about her humble beginnings, her keys to success and longevity in a very tough business, and what it really takes to walk the runway. Liris was one of the signature curvy models for the promo commercial for BET/Centric's new show “Curvy Style With Timothy Snell”. She was also one of a few models selected to walk the runway for reality TV competition, Project Runway’s, first ever plus size collection at New YorkFashion Week. She also became the first Black model to grace the Goddess Lingerie campaignin 2015. She is also, and rightfully so, the Season 16 Break Out Star and WINNER of Project Runway! We are honored to have her. Oh, and is she returning or not???? Join in to find out! www.lirrisc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off road racing superstar Justin peck has a very candid conversation with Brett about balancing life between his very successful racing career, being diagnosed with a Bi-Polar disorder and making it all work. He doesn't consider himself to be a victim by any means, but uses all of this to his advantage to make the most out of his life, family and career. Justin also shares some very sage advice about building a brand and having something that is very sustainable. All of this and more is detailed in his Book "Bullet Proof" which can be found everywhere. You can learn more about Justin below. www.justinpeckracing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Pharant is a former Dominatrix turned successful business woman, author and entrepreneur. "When you resist failing you don’t play full out, you don’t dive in and take the opportunities and risks that will propel your business forward. But when you surrender and let go, you lose that heavy, serious energy. Then laughter and playful energy shakes things up and you get back into who you are; you tap into your creative juices and that is the sweet spot for your business. If you’re creative and you’re lit up—boom! You’re gonna rock it! " Dana has taken her life experiences, and her time as a Dominatrix and applied them to business, being an entrepreneur, and helps other achieve greatness in their lives! In this episode we discuss her life experiences, successes and failures and how all of this has brought her to where she is at today. We also learn her "best practices" for being a mentor and her thoughts on givng "free advice". You can learn more about Dana below. www.danapharant.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mike is not busy staring into the eyes of his gorgeous wife or playing with his four beautiful children,he is always seeking ways to make a significantly positive impact in the lives of others. His Mantra is... "I WANT YOU TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AS MUCH AS I BELIEVE IN YOU." Like ourselves he came out of the womb ready to make an impact. It was only a few years later that he began his journey as an entrepreneur. Mike has collaborated and coached all kinds of entrepreneurs since 2005, and has developed the ability to connect in a meaningful way by asking thought provoking questions aimed to get at the core of what motivates people to do what they do. It has been said that he has an insatiable appetite to grow and he totally agrees! Mike is hungry! It is from this desire that The Impact Entrepreneur platform was borne. His book Master the Key: A Story to Free Your Potential, Find Meaning and Live Life on Purpose is a must read and we discuss this in depth and much more! You can learn more about his book, life and podcast below! https://www.amazon.com/Master-Key-Potential-Meaning-Purpose-ebook/dp/B07Q59ZNDC/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?keywords=mike+flynn+brace+for+impact&qid=1583465727&s=digital-text&sr=1-2-fkmr1 https://www.instagram.com/theimpactmike/ https://www.facebook.com/impactentrepreneurshow/?eid=ARAI2kGtMOv7_ub67YrjStAn6e5Xbpq_7IWZ6DfeRJckTambnYqS5PqrzOEr3SE0bolOeUgO0wfX6THX&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=700975370&fref=tag Learn More about Brett and The Open Mic Podcast below! https://www.facebook.com/opemicpodcast/ https://twitter.com/brettsopenmic https://www.instagram.com/brettmont/ www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016 Rachel chose to become the boss of her own life; her time, her paycheck, her dreams, her own growth.For her it was a major risk - as a college dropout with NO degree, NO savings account, and NO safety net from family or circumstances,she had to make a decision. No matter what, she was going to crack the code and become a successful social media manager.She was nervous, but quickly found support from he incredible husband (her soulmate, her best friend, her rock - and now her COO and partner in business). We united on the journey of building our businesses.As the proud momma of 3 beautiful children, the wife to her dream man, and the CEO/founder of 2 multi-million dollar companies - she built her dreams - on her own terms. In this episode we talk about what it takes to battle the many social media platforms, owning your name, brand and how to really make it all work. She gets candid about failures, and how those only motivated her more, and we discussed much more. You can learn more about Rachel below. https://rachelpedersen.com/ https://twitter.com/TheMrsPedersen https://www.instagram.com/themrspedersen/ And here is more about us! https://www.instagram.com/brettmont/ https://www.instagram.com/brettmont/ https://twitter.com/brettsopenmic Email us! [email protected] Check out our website! www.theopenmicpodcast.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 21, Alexa Curtis runs her own business, has a syndicated podcast on Radio Disney, and is arguably, one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the game. She is very transparent when it comes to her personal life, running a full time business, and only having one boss in her entire life, herself. She has more that earned her place, worked very hard, learned from her mistakes and knows what it takes to have longevity, and build something that is sustainable. We discuss...is there such a thing as too much hustle, setting goals, and what it really takes to run a business and why she makes herself so accessible to people. www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittany Hennessy is the best-selling author of “INFLUENCER: Building Your Personal Brand In The Age Of Social Media” and the Co-Founder of Carbon, a technology company building solutions for influencers. A pioneer in the influencer marketing industry, she lends her expertise to brands, small businesses, and influencers as a consultant. Brittany is the former Senior Director, Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships at Hearst Magazines Digital Media and the first person to hold that title. She is also a member of the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts and Sciences where she judges the annual Shorty Awards and the Shorty Social Good Awards. Brittany is an active member of New York Women In Communications, Inc. and has served on the board of directors as Vice-President of Scholarship & Awards and Vice-President of Student Affairs. www.brittanyhennessy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former pro skater Mikey Taylor joins Brett to talk about his very successful skating career that was over quite quickly, when his contract with DC Shoes ended way before he expected. He was planning on retiring anyhow, but it occurred much sooner then he anticipated. Instead of panicking, he had fortunately planned for the financial aspect of retiring but had no real idea of what was to come next. Today, he shares his story, lessons learned, his approach to seeking out a mentor, and advice to young athletes to plan ahead. He also talks about his new company Commune Capitol, responsible real estate investing, and how everyone involved can come out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan doesn't have a cell phone number, loves to salsa dance, and loves to play League of Legends. He has an unusual approach to reaching out to his followers, and is one of the most successful angel investors his age. We talked about his approach to mentorship, a question he said he has never been asked! Score one for Brett! Also we discussed clarity of message, the importance of vision, what holds people back the most when starting a project and so much more. You can learn more about Evan here. www.evancarmichael.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Jamie Kilstein. He is a comic, podcaster and teacher of Jiu Jitsui. Jamie has been featured on Joe Rogan's podcast, and multiple national television programs, and talk shows. I caught up with him before he headed over to Australia to tape his brand new comedy special, to talk about life and what has been going on. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is short and sweet! I had a brief, but full conversation with the host of Entrepreneur On Fire John Lee Dumas. The content was so good, we decided to present it as is, so enjoy! In the episode we discuss some of the following. 1. The Best way to seek out and find a mentor. 2. Seeking solicited advice. 3. Finding your big idea. 4. What does an entrepreneur look like? 5. Can anyone be an entrepreneur? Plus much more. Enjoy this brief, but fun conversation, packed full of amazing content. www.eofire.com [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Susan C Bennett! If you don't know who is she is by now, she is the original voice of Siri. Did you know she sings? Is in a band? Is the international voice of Delta Airlines, Amtrack, and so much more? In this episode we go behind the voice as she shares her story of becoming "accidentally famous", her history as a singer, a long time voice over actor. Plus a few other fun facts as well. A special thanks is due to Randy Jones of The Jones Dot Show Podcast for the introduction and the pitch for our show! https://susancbennett.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Super Joe Pardo, in this episode we covered everything from his podcast, brand new TV show that is releasing very soon, and his podcast conference, MAPCON. Keys to avoiding burn out, impostor syndrome and learning to fail. Joe is one of the best guys out there and I am super honored to have had him. You can learn more about him below. https://superjoepardo.com/ https://podcastmidatlantic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim has been a professional actor for nearly thirty years He has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others. Some of Jim’s TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement.In the 1980’s & 90’s he had a thriving career as a man-on-the-street interviewer for improvised TV and radio campaigns for grocery stores, bank cards, coffee makers, and a host of other clients that won awards for several major advertising agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alec Torelli has a unique perspective as it relates to decision making based on his career as one of the most successful high stakes poker players in the world. As a coach and digital entrepreneur, he shares his knowledge and insight in regard to achieving life style goals that matter. Alec has won millions playing live cash games and some of the biggest tournaments live and online; he has traveled to more than 40 countries, applying insights from his experiences towards life and business. Alec has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports, Travel Channel, Fox Sports, Cigar Aficionado, Poker News and many more. A daily balance of family, work and healthy living helps create Alec’s ideal lifestyle. Even though he travels the world full time, he doesn’t plan more than a week in advance as he believes the best moments in life happen when you are open to spontaneity. It’s all about freedom, excitement, choices… and green juice. On today's show, we discuss the following. 1. Freedom of Choice 2. Finding Your North Star 3. Playing With the Hand Life Has Dealt 4. Knowing When to "Fold" 5. Making "High Stake" Choices in Business 6. Conscious Poker You can learn more about Alec below. www.alectorelli.com www.consciouspoker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sims has often been referred to as the modern day Wizard of Oz. Steve's day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk are just a few of the many projects he has worked on. I wanted to know what makes him tick, and why his success has been so sustainable for so long, and how he continues to make so many things happen for so many people. In this episode we talk about the following. 1. What makes a good entrepreneur? 2. Why is he considered the modern day Wizard of Oz? 3. The Art of Overcoming Impostor Syndrome. 4. Shiny Object Syndrome. 5. Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make. 6. Best Practices for Finding a Mentor. You can learn more about Steve Below! www.stevedsims.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah is an accomplished actor and storyteller. She peels back the curtain on a unique lifestyle and lets us in on what being an actor is all about. With over 25 credits, she has spent more time on screen as she has had years living. Everyone has talent, but hard work and a good attitude will take you far and away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerri Williams is a 26 year veteran of the FBI. During her career she worked in financial crimes, and handled some very major cases. These days, in her own words, she is "Living out her glory days" telling the world what the FBI does, writing crime novels. and hosting a weekly podcast with some very historic and popular case agents, from our American History and writing a weekly blog discussing the hit TV Series, FBI by Dick Wolf! In this episode, we talk about the following. 1. How Jerri Discovered the FBI 2. What the Recruiting Process Looks Like 3. What Can the FBI Can and Can't Do 4. Film and Television Cliche's 5. Her True Crime Novel Series 6. Her Weekly FBI TV Series Blog 7. Her Podcast Plus a lot more! You can learn more about Jerri below, listen to her podcast and pick up all of her amazing books! jerriwilliams.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Listen The Open Mic Podcast with Brett Allan 162 EpisodesProduced by Brett AllanWebsite Welcome to the Open Mic Podcast!Join Brett weekly as he interviews celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencer's and high level thought leaders!This is not your ordinary podcast, as we like to say, here you will find"Interesting people,and amazing conversations" Start listening Share April 25th, 2019•27:59 Silicon Valley Top Angel Investor Robin Farmanfarmaian Helps You Leverage Your Expertise To Drive Business and Reach Your Goals: The Thought Leader Formula Robin Farmanfarmaian is one of the Silicon Valley's Top Angel Investors. She is also a professional speaker, entrepreneur, driving high-level business development for cutting-edge medical and biotech companies poised to impact 100M patients. With over 100 speaking engagements in 12 countries, she educates audiences on technology, the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, building thought leadership, and more. Keeping within the empowerment theme, Robin also works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to become thought leaders in order to accelerate their career and business goals. Her 1st book, “The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer”, is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. You can learn more about Robin below! https://www.robinff.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Super Joe Pardo, in this episode we covered everything from his podcast, brand new TV show that is releasing very soon, and his podcast conference, MAPCON. Joe is one of the best guys out there and I am super honored to have had him. You can learn more about him below. https://superjoepardo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Stewart is an artist, actor, and model that gives a unique opportunity for unknown singers and musicians to shine, when they might not normally have the chance through normal circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Banks, aka "Lil Boss" is the star and and co-creator of the hit TV show, Little Women LA. Tonya has worked as an actress in TV and Film for over 30 years and is letting viewers get a glimpse into her world as a little person on Lifetime's, Little Women: LA. This docu-series chronicles the adventures of a unique group of smart and hilarious girlfriends with big hearts, big personalities and even bigger drama ... who all happen to be little people. She has also appeared in several films, including Bad Santa and Death to Smoochy and has made world history as the first little person, female lead in The Internship Games. She has also appeared on several TV shows including Ricky Smiley, Martin, and The Hughleys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job, and the newly released ,The Connector’s Advantage. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. She teaches from experience and shares what she learned during her extensive career. Michelle’s clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Michelle received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. Love the show? Consider supporting us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adeleta has been working since she was 16 and went on to graduate from the University of Arizona, with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Writing. Taking that writing degree to a new level, Avdić established her blog adaatude.com in 2013 as part of a senior class college project. Fast forward to present day, after years of dedicated posts, she speaks to 85K readers with 47K unique page views a month. Now known globally as @adaatude on social media, she is sought after by major brands to be their brand ambassadors. Over 600,000 followers later, Adaleta Avdić is an accomplished Social Media Influencer and well-known blogger that covers various topics including beauty, travel, lifestyle and fashion. Avdić was born in Bosnia in the early 90s and came to the United States as a refugee when she was 5 years old. Having escaped a life of hardship and war, her and her family arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and were part of a Catholic refugee rescue and taken in by a Catholic priest and his family. The help from the church allowed Avdić's family to start a new life in the US and allowed her dad became a professional pilot. As his career progressed, Avdić family moved to Los Angeles, three years later, and well with ALOT of hard work, blood sweat and tears, the rest is history. Love the show? Consider supporting us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Duke is an author, and experienced corporate speaker and consultant on the behavior of decision making. In 2018, Annie’s first book for general audiences, “Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts” was released by Portfolio, an imprint of Penguin Random House. It quickly became a national bestseller. As a former professional poker player, she has won more than $4 million in tournament poker. During her career, Annie won a World Series of Poker bracelet, and is the only women to have won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions, and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. Annie is a mom of four who has written five books. She is a co-founder of HowIDecide.org, a member of the National Board of After-School All-Stars and a member of the Nation Swell Council. Love the show? Consider supporting us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Vale is and Influencer and Fashion Mogul With A Law Degree from Harvard. We cover many different topics! Enjoy Love the show? Consider supporting us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices