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Meet our guest, JD Gershbein, a LinkedIn Brand StrategistIn 2006, amidst a wicked economic downturn that forced scores of professionals out of work and shook the world into a state of economic chaos, JD Gershbein migrated away from a traditional marketing practice to become one of the world’s first independent LinkedIn specialists. He was a key figure during the early years of LinkedIn and its ascent as the de facto social networking site for business. Today, against the backdrop of a global pandemic, JD remains at the forefront of LinkedIn education and continues to support the goals of businesses intent on tapping into the full potential of the medium.Having grown up in the healthcare arena, JD brings the perspective of a healer to his work. He is attuned to the challenges imposed on businesspeople in learning how to effectively use LinkedIn and addresses the knowledge gap with unique learning experiences steeped in neuroscience, psychology, emotional intelligence, design thinking, and applied improvisation. He has earned a stellar reputation as a LinkedIn strategist and gained widespread recognition for his thought leadership in personal branding, social networking, new media, online communication, and social entrepreneurship.In response to the COVID-19 crisis, JD is continuously adapting his practice to meet the needs of professionals whose businesses and careers have been severely compromised. He continues to refine his unique methodology for writing LinkedIn profiles, favoring a rich third-person narrative that gives brand-conscious professionals distinction, elegance, and a competitive advantage. In the consulting arena, his client list includes many globally recognizable brands and SMBs that span a broad spectrum of industries, markets, and verticals. Additionally, he has seamlessly transitioned his global speaking platform to the virtual world, stepping up as a facilitative leader, media producer, and broadcaster.His LATEST content creation is the 2 DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS With JD & SYYA Podcast. In one recent episode, JD and Syya riff on the current climate of SALES -- how sellers waltz with buyers, and what it takes to get products and services get sold in today's hyper-distracted environment.Born in Chicago, JD grew up in Wilmette, Illinois, and attended New Trier West High School in Northfield, Illinois. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Cincinnati, he earned two post-grad degrees at Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Communications. He is also a student and performer of improvisational and sketch comedy at Chicago’s famed Second City.Through his events, writings, teachings, and media contributions, JD has become a positive role model to people in all walks of business striving to make their mark in the Digital Age.♦ EMBRACING A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN APPROACH TO LINKEDINThe pandemic has virtualized business, increased stress levels, and imposed new demands on our time and attention. LinkedIn, in conjunction with Zoom, has become our lifeline. JD is finely attuned to the pain felt by so many who, for whatever reason, cannot extract value from LinkedIn, are stuck on how to best tell their signature story, or cannot fathom the platform. He reaffirms his commitment to minimizing this pain.♦ REDEFINING THE PROCESS OF LINKEDIN PROFILE WRITINGAs one of the first independent LinkedIn consultants in the world, JD understands how to best communicate one's value proposition through an online profile. He brings journalistic flair and a sensitive eye in capturing the key elements of a brand story and positioning his clients for their best possible impression.♦ LEVERAGING LINKEDIN TO RECLAIM BUSINESS MOMENTUMNothing like a global pandemic to derail the plans of businesspeople who had so much on the line and cloud their vision of a bright future. JD offers best-in-class virtual LinkedIn training for companies struggling to execute their strategic plan and keep their teams engaged while working remotely and anticipating a recovery.Connect (of course) on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jdgershbein/Thanks to our new sponsor Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike. You can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Exclusive Offer for listeners of the podcast:Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse this link and discount code: WF25Validity: Offer valid Nov 30 2021Link: Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker

Our guest is Tim Tortora, Hollywood CFO and Movie Producer with 30+ years of experience in the financing and physical logistics of filmmaking.In our interview, Tim shares:"I have countless stories from the road. Living and working all over the world - basically on the road for 13 years of my career. Running Oprah Winfrey's film and long-form TV unit, the Benji franchise, producing at Mandalay Sports Entertainment, working on Jackass: The Movie, The Burton Movie, and countless TV & film projects. I stopped traveling and working in the trenches of film production when I knew I wanted a family -- and not just in name."I continue to work in my dream business, but now from the desk of a CFO. Producing movies from 8 to 6 and advising investors in my consulting practice before and after my day as a CFO."I wrote a book last year and I create content to help investors and young movie business entrepreneurs find their way through Hollywood - without getting conned. My book is not a tell-all. I could have written something that was sleazy, named many names, and told the inside stories of people who sometimes behave very badly, but instead, I chose to write a book about how not to get hosed by the Hollywood Con Man.Book: A Hollywood Accounting: It's a Swamp. It's Thick. Difficult to Navigate. Smells Terrible. But I still Love It!: A Roadmap For How Not To Get Duped in Hollywood"Working in Film Production is tantamount to being an entrepreneur. You are running a business you are creating a brand and that brand is yourself - all the time. You're constantly selling, you're constantly networking and you're constantly staying engaged looking for work or opportunity."And I'm here to tell you it does not matter what your education is or the background you came from. In Entertainment you walk in with a clean slate and create the career you want."Topics We Discuss:-- Entertainment Investor guidance and future investment strategies-- Film & TV production-- Being an entrepreneur in Hollywood-- Film and TV financing packages-- How to identify and avoid the Hollywood Con ManQuestions Answered in This Interview:How is film and TV financing put together and managed?What stupid things do movie investors do when choosing a movie to invest in?When did you first encounter/discover "The Hollywood Con Man" and how can you avoid them?What do investors or bankers want to know when you are asking for money?What do development or acquisition executives want to know when you're asking them to buy your movie?How long will it typically take to see a return on investment.What are the changes that you have seen in film production over the past 10 years and what does the future of film production and distribution look like?What's the best advice you could give to someone looking to get an investor "sponsor" in business?Tim offers mentorships going from fantastic webinars, 4-week courses online, Q&As directly with him, and anything you need to actually make it in this business of content creation. Contact TimWebsitehttps://timtortora.com/LinkedIn URLhttp://linkedin.com/company/timtortora-comFacebook URLhttps://www.facebook.com/timtortora.blogTwitter URLhttps://twitter.com/timtortoraYouTube URLhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdOnQHk3kH4K9XXkFRtiswInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/timtortora/Thanks to our new sponsor Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike. You can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Exclusive Offer for listeners of the podcast:Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse this link and discount code: WF25Validity: Offer valid Nov 30 2021Link: Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker

Meet Jay Maaraoui, CEO of Vyyer TechnologiesVyyer has developed an entirely new way to verify IDs that's instant, highly accurate, affordable, and 100% anonymous. "We take this technology and create industry-specific solutions that transform businesses," Jay told me.Jay announced that Vyyer is going live with our first major customer! "The liquor chain in Boston, Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits, is beta-testing our 100% anonymous ID verification at all 11 of their stores. This is the first amazing step toward gaining wide adoption of our new verification technology," Jay said.In addition to the business story, listen to Jay describe his cultural and family influences Jason MaaraouiFounder & CEO @Vyyerwww.vyyer.comFollow Vyyer on LinkedIn!Email: [email protected] to our new sponsor Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike. You can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Exclusive Offer for listeners of the podcast:Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse this link and discount code: WF25Validity: Offer valid Nov 30 2021Link: Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker

Our guest today joins us from Hollywood, he is Justin Connor. He is a filmmaker, actor, director, and producer. His latest film is currently out on Amazon Prime called The Golden Age: The Life and Times of Maya O’Malley. The soundtrack, also written, performed, and produced by Connor, is available on all streaming platforms, with a double vinyl album. THE GOLDEN AGE, a musical rockumentary shot over a decade in California and India, introduces us to the character of subversive pop star Maya O’Malley who, after a string of controversial remarks, gets dropped from his music label and sets out on a spiritual pilgrimage throughout India in an attempt to resolve his troubled past. Winner of the Audience Award at the AWARENESS FILM FESTIVAL and winner of the Best Performance Award at the NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL, Connor is also releasing A DAY IN THE LIES, a memoir novel that delves deeper into the life of the film’s main protagonist, Maya O’Malley, which will be released on Amazon later this Summer. Justin Connor currently lives in Los Angeles, and splits time between music and painting, and prepping the release of his third album, MATERIAL LIFE. You can track the film’s progress on social media as well as at www.justinconnor.com. Justin says that he started as an actor but then veered towards music, released an album, and then for this second album as he was trying to figure out how to adjoin writing and directing a film that intertwined music without relying on lip-syncing. He wanted songs that helped tell the story in an organic way. He was also watching a lot of documentaries at that time and decided to play with the ideas of what’s real and what’s fake. The character of Maya is born in these moments, he wanted to have a more substantive dialogue on the permutations of fame and pop culture and substantive songwriting. Something similar to Bob Dylan and Roger Waters did. He wanted to tell a story that was partially autobiographical about his own past. The whole document ends up being a comedy, but a comedy that also is supported on reality. It's a satire about material life, documentaries of artists and how artists are broken. He tried to approach the story with sincerity. The form of the documentary proved to be challenging because you play a little trick by satirizing. The Filmmaking Process The process of making a film such as this along with music and the collaboration of a team Justin also said that it was a healing exercise for him. As a survivor of abuse, Justin says that there is an immense amount of shame that people end up struggling with. Those wounds don’t necessarily go away per se but people eventually learn to bridge a different connection with them. Justin got to really challenge himself while making this film. Justin also talks about how sometimes the stories that stayed with him after going through a dysfunctional household also make him feel that he had to heal from them like it was a mandatory thing. Which is something that he also wanted to reflect on in this documentary. Victims can heal and grow, just on their own terms and time. Currently, Justin is also finishing a book that will accompany the film and will go even deeper into it. He hopes that this story can help others heal. So this whole process has helped Justin heal a lot and come to terms with his wounds. This is why in part the film took so long before he was really wrapped in this and now in the end phase he feels like he is finally starting his life over. His multiple roles in filmmaking Justin is the creator, director, and actor in this film. He also made music for it and a book.  Justin talks about how his role as a writer is different from his role as a filmmaker. In the film, scenes may need to be cut, which is something that Justin was careful about since he wanted the story to be as complete as possible. However as filming goes forward and the time for editing comes, as a director he is able to synthesize the information needed to deliver great storytelling to the audience. As an author, he got to write each scene in detail, as painful as they were. But this also allowed him the liberty of not being limited by time as he would’ve been in a film. Advice from MayaWhen it comes to what advice the character of Maya would offer, Justin says that his big mantra would be to march to the beat of your own drum. There are a lot of expectations and inclinations about what works with other artists or musicians, actors or filmmakers, whoever they are. And following those expectations may mean that you’ll be going through your life differently from what you want. But you have a life already that is different, embrace it and march to the beat of your own drum. Stream Justin’s film on Amazon Prime. The Golden Age: The Life and Times of Maya O’Malley (add link)  is available now.  THE GOLDEN AGE — Written/Directed by Justin C

Our guest: Katie LeimkuehlerKatie Leimkuehler is an executive producer of the documentary FRESH TRACKS, Senior Manager, and Social Media Coach at Charles Schwab, and the Executive coach for Leimkuehler Media. She is a well-rounded creative person who is not only a social media expert but also a brand consultant. Her creative engineKatie has always liked to learn new things and there is usually a point where you’ve learned as much as you can in a given field, so when she gets to that point she liked to hop on to another project of field and start learning something new. She gets the most joy from the act of creating something, not so much the final product but the actual part of starting from scratch and putting the pieces together to make an idea come to life. Background on her documentary story"Fresh Tracks" is a story inspired by her grandfather who was essentially the first amputee skier in the US. He lost his leg during WWII in the Battle of the Bulge, and came back to Cleveland, Ohio, started a prosthetic business, and wanted to get back into sports. And that's when he discovered skiing and design this device called the Outrigger, which is a ski pole with a mini ski attached to the end that helps for balance. He decided not to patent it so other people could have access to it. Fresh Tracks follows his story of designing the device and turning tragedy into triumph by giving adaptive athletes and paralympic athletes today the device they are using today.Katie originally wanted to write a screenplay but decided against it since she wanted to have more creative control. Choosing to tell her grandfather’s story wasn’t too hard either since it was something she grew up around and inspired her to think that if he could do it, so could she. Which is the mindset she looks to convey with her film, to spread positivity and empowerment even in these dark moments. Katie believes that dark moments in our life do not define us but rather how we pick up from those moments and what we do next. Lessons learned along the wayKatie didn’t have a background in film so she had to talk to as many filmmakers and producers as she could first. Everyone had a different process, but it gave her an insight into how to start and find the path that worked best for her. She learned that there is not a formula to make a documentary and that it can sometimes be overwhelming when you’re not sure of the path forward. She interviewed a lot of people, watched similar documentaries, and started to reach out to production companies that produced said films. That’s how she ran into the TFA Group with whom she partnered for the documentary. The reactionSo far, the sports community has received her documentary in a great way. She has gotten only positive feedback and a lot of people are just learning the story which is really interesting for them. Most athletes who use the technology are very interested in the story behind the design and recognize it as a crucial part of their equipment. The document is currently available on Vimeo on Demand and Amazon Prime. You can find more information about it on freshtracksfilm.com Her work as a Personal brand consultantKatie says that a lot of her work has always been in storytelling. Discovering what is it that her clients want to share and how they can do so. Helping them find what connects them with their target. She works on finding the unique moments, perspectives, or challenges that their clients may have come across to create their branding story. What the future holds for herKatie sees another film in her future, she has some ideas she is working on and looking for the right team and people to work with. To know more about Katie, check her LinkedIn account and website. Thanks to our new sponsor Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike. You can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Exclusive Offer for listeners of the podcast:Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse this link and discount code: WF25Validity: Offer valid Nov 30 2021Link: Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker

Jodi Krangle, Voiceover, Podcaster, and Clubhouse HostJodi is a voiceover actress, singer, and the host of a great podcast called Audio Branding -- as well as a host of a Clubhouse Room called The Power of Sound. Creative processJodi talks about her creative process and starts by telling Mark that it is different for everyone. It may also depend on what your coaching has been, so if you have a career in voiceover, you likely have had some kind of coaching. In each coaching, you will be given different ways to get into the right headspace for acting. You need to be able to perform the script you are given. It is a performance, an actual conversation. So even if someone gives her a really sales-heavy script, she is still able to talk about it as if it was a simple conversation, especially because she s answering real questions customers may have. To get into her acting creative headspace, Jodi says she also needs to know which music they will be using and the emotional context of the piece. So basically, context plays a very important role in voice actors being able to perform adequately the lines that they were given. Trends in Audio Branding SpaceJodi tells Mark about how more and more people are paying attention to what it actually is. So, Audio Branding, which is similar to Sonic Branding. they call it a brand sound that represents the identity and values of a brand in a distinctive manner. The audio logo branded functional sounds, brand music, or the brand voice are characteristic elements of audio branding. So it's a bunch of different things that are all working together to make an audio identity for a company and to let people who hear it, understand who that company is viscerally deeply, emotionally on really quickly, actually. So for instance, appliances have different sounds and people use different music on their on-hold and they have a different voice for their commercials that, you know, approximates their brand values. So most sound companies are looking to appeal to their target audience so they opt to have a signature voice. What this achieves is that customers are able to hear just seconds of a voice that they recognize and associate with the company.Her successJodi credits her success to being able to track what goes in and comes out. Having an online invoicing system has been huge for her, apps like Zoho and QuickBooks are very much the easiest way to present clients with a professional invoice. So keeping track of everything is monumental to keep your business growing horrible.What makes a great clientA good relationship with clear communication is the key here. They need to understand that they are paying for a professional service, they are hiring a professional and paying for such experience. Communicating expectations from the start is also big for the voiceover actress to be able to do a good job. The road aheadCurrently, Jodi is not sure which direction she may take in the future but she does know that she likes where she is right now, she doesn’t want to limit herself and is open to whatever happens in the next years. She knows she’ll figure it out when the time comes.If you want to reach her, contact her at www.voiceoversandvocals.com Listen to her podcast Audio Branding. You can also join her on Clubhouse every Wednesday at 2PM Eastern, that show is called The Power of sound and it is also definitely worth checking out. Thanks to our new sponsor Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike. You can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Exclusive Offer for listeners of the podcast:Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse this link and discount code: WF25Validity: Offer valid Nov 30 2021Link: Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker

Kiki Oosterbroek  KOaching Leaders in self-knowing & self-awarenesslinkedin.com/in/[email protected] @kiki.oosterbroekKiki is a creativity coach who currently lives in Seoul, South Korea. She will give us insights into what it means to be creative, the nature of creativity, and her own take on creativity and experience. Kiki on creativity:Kiki talks about how creativity is something natural to us humans and that we are meant to express our unique self. Therefore, being human means being creative. Kiki says companies shouldn’t be wondering how to make people more creative but rather, think about what’s stopping their employees from being creative. So people are naturally creative, especially as children and then they lose that. What happens exactly? Kiki explains how education inadvertently kills creativity and then fear of judgement becomes our biggest creative detractor as adults. Reflecting on decisionsKiki talks about how she has gotten more in touch with a better understanding of how we give meaning to our life. This allows her to be able to take a step back and in doing so, not only seeing where she is but also see where she is coming from and the possibilities that are in front of her. She believes that there’s also a bit of the ability to also receive inspiration that allows her to do this. She talks about human beings are very spiritual beings, as in, they have a high level of consciousness and that they express in a creative way. A lot of being creative falls on using your imagination, and this is where Kiki says she is most talented. Experiences are dataKiki feels how experiences help you collect data and the more you analyze said data, you are more likely to be able to predict future behavior. And nowadays, people who are working 9-to-5 jobs may also have creative dreams outside the company but what about those who have dreams within the companies? So what can either of those persons do in order to accomplish them?Kiki tells us that digging, cleaning, organizing, and making meaningful connections is a great start. Another important factor is letting go of the judgment towards your past, so people see what they’ve experienced, and when they find meaning to it, they are able to contemplate their new creative space without judgment. And at this moment is when they’re able to focus on the now and on the possibilities they will be creating for their future. For those interested, you can find Kiki on Instagram as @kikithechamaleon for any inquiries about her coaching practice and insights on creativity. Thanks to our new sponsor Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike. You can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Exclusive Offer for listeners of the podcast:Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse this link and discount code: WF25Validity: Offer valid Nov 30 2021Link: Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker

Our guest: Salisha ThomasSalisha Thomas is an actress known for being in the cast of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" on Broadway. She was also Miss California World. She has a podcast called “Black Hair in the Big Leagues.”  Salisha talks about how she decided to start embracing the hair she had been taught to hate. To change the way she used to think her whole life. Something that a lot of black and brown people struggle to do to this day. She just launched a new podcast called “The Salisha Show.” About her experience on BroadwayThe Carole King musical debuted on Broadway as a terrific musical and had a successful tour. Salisha helped launch the musical’s tour back in 2015, she got into the show the same week she had just moved to New York City which was amazing to her. She toured with the show for two years and she fell even more in love with the show and the team. She loved working in the musical. Salisha then chose to leave the tour to give New York a chance because living there was what she always wanted. Her creativity, focus, and processSalisha talks about how her process has changed over the years, she continues to learn and approaches her character with the mindset of how the character fits into who she is rather than how she can fit into the character.  It is a little different when you're portraying somebody who is a real-life breathing person who exists in the world, whether they're alive or dead or passed on. She tries to make it as authentic and truthful as she can by thinking who she is in their shoes. Researching and watching as much of the real-life characters as she can is also that helps her portray them correctly. Get their mannerisms and more. This is something she did when she got to play Diana Ross on a show called Trevor (that is about to open in a new Broadway run this fall.)What she gets asked the most Mark asked Salisha to think about the questions most students are likely to ask her. She talks about how often she gets asked about how to get on Broadway, whether it is better to be on the stage or as a crew and how she is able to do the same show eight times a week and keep it fresh. When talking about her journey to Broadway, Salisha says that everyone’s journey is different. There are many ways to make a dream come true. You can begin from many angles. Part of her story includes a homeless man telling her that she needed to move to New York. She didn’t necessarily listen to everything the man said but she knows that it was part of her journey. And she recognizes that if she hadn’t moved to New York, she wouldn’t have started her journey. So a lot about starting your dream is listening to your instinct while also paying attention to the wisdom others share. “There's more peace in making that decision when you know, that's the right thing for you to do. “To find out more about Salisha, check her website salishathomas.com and find her podcast there. You can also find her on Instagram and know that she checks her DMs! She loves encouraging people to send her a message as she always tries to answer everyone.Our sponsor is Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike who can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse code: WF25Offer valid Nov 30, 2021Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker/WorldOfCreativitydiscount

Jake Brown is a music biographer and award-winning author. He has written over 50 books. Jake has written biographies on bands from AC/CD and Heart to rappers like Tupac and R&B singers like Prince. His latest project is a streaming TV project called About The Authors TV, where he takes his experience and interviews some of these musicians and artists. What he has learnedJake has defined himself as an instrumentalist of seven instruments since he was five years old. He grew up a musician and PR. Then he started working for record labels in Los Angeles. And from there he got into book writing. He has always been a music kid so to work with something he was already passionate about was a great opportunity he couldn’t miss. He started the process of writing Tupac Shakur and the studio book with his state with Afeni Shakur, and what he learned through that process was that there are templates that can be applied to almost any band across any genre. And if you as an author find a way to do so, do it. If you find a niche as an author jump on it quickly and write and publish as much as you can. Try to get published by a “real” publisher and not just publish yourself. If you’re starting you can check some forums where publishers may go through contests. If you really want to make it big you need to find a publisher that likes your idea and put money into it, market it, sell it, make a profit from it, and come back and ask you to do another one. Back when he was starting, Jake says he pretty much took anything that was thrown at him, he did Jasmine St. Claire who was an adult star in the nineties.Don't do it just for the moneyIn 2004 he did his second published book and it was about R. Kelly. He admits that he only did it because he needed the money. Writing about R. Kelly was not easy for Jake and he was even asked to change some of the things in the introduction, changes that were demanded in order to water down the version Jake had written. But Jake needed the book to sell so when the situation wasn’t the same as for the previous book so when it came out he distanced himself from it. About building a writing careerJake talks about how you must take chances when building your writing career, especially in the music industry. It is one of the toughest businesses to get into. But in the end, the opportunity that is actually life-changing will come and open many doors for you. In your career as an author you may not always do things the best way or maybe pick the wrong client but regardless the opportunity presented and previous experience will be key for you to make the right decisions and establish yourself as a prolific music author. About The Authors TVJake has been filming a new television show all year, you can find more about it on his Youtube channel, you can also find the show on Authors TV where he has taken his experience interviewing some of the most popular. In this show, Jake applies his creative process to interview his guests.Jake decided to pursue having his own show as another creative outlet aside from the exhausting business of writing biographies. While writing is something he enjoys, he doesn’t want to spend his retirement writing and burning out.  He has already shot eight of the ten seasons of the show. "I think we have 34 Pulitzer prize winners because I aimed high as I did with the music business." The show is available on Amazon and Hulu and will be available in Britain. Mark closes the podcast talking about the creativity podcast isn’t just about philosophy. These are the creative and motivational stories of people and their journey to success through their creativity. If you want to read more about Jake Brown, go to http://www.jakebrownbooks.com/ Our sponsor is Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike who can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse code: WF25Offer valid Nov 30, 2021Link: https://www.designhill.com/tools/logo-maker/WorldOfCreativitydiscount

Travel with Anthony Teresi as He Reveals the Infinite Bliss and Wonder of the Oneness That Awaits Us, in the Transcendent Dimensions Where Our Pure Consciousness Resides and Ultimately Returns to The Origin from Which All Love FlowsThroughout "Rippling Waves", Anthony Illuminates a Pathway of Transformation and Evolution, Showing Us Our Potential DestinyIf you've ever wondered what it might be like to leave your body and the Everyday world behind and allow your free consciousness untethered to visit where our souls originate, return home and begin anew--the unfathomable source of Supreme love...then let me introduce you to an Odyssey like no other! Renowned psychic and multi-dimensional visionary Anthony Teresi guides us all on an epic adventure, awakening the deepest truth of who we are in his new book Rippling Waves: A Spiritual Journey Through the Heart of the Universe.Anthony has traveled this journey himself, countless times, and after years of exploration into the highest realms, he has committed the truth of his experiences to paper with a pure hope to inspire us to expand, transform and ascend into the presence of the most profound revelation of love, right now, within this very lifetime. Rippling Waves calls for a renaissance of spiritual and planetary harmony. In ascending from one dimension higher into the next, Anthony paints beautiful and astonishing word portraits of the magnificent sights he has seen, the breathtaking places he has been, and the glorious beings who are the benevolent guardians and guides at each stop along the way. He listens and learns what enables the souls at each dimensional stage to fully embody their divinity-and what we, as humanity, might do to emulate them as we find our way throughout our own existence, so we, too, can experience the bliss, ultimate expression and oneness of all creation. On this journey we discover who we really are and how we can express that truth through the power of love. This remarkable book is the result of Anthony's years of pursuing deeper and deeper levels of consciousness awareness. In realizing that his true essence was not limited to his body, Anthony discovered the gift of Focused Love Projection which allowed his consciousness to expand beyond limitation towards its true Source.                        Born a fourth generation intuitive, with unexplained visions as a child, he hid much of his true spiritual nature away until his brother's plane went missing during a trip to Mexico. Hoping to find him, and desperate for answers, Anthony followed after, frantically searching without success through the jungles of Mexico. In a moment of despair, feeling helpless, his brother appeared to him, in full vision, assuring him he was well, and that he was transcending to his next soul expression, fully embraced in Peace and Love. This healing and awakening experience set Anthony on a path of deep exploration and inspired a joyous return to the expansion of his intuitive gifts. As an already accomplished professional musician, he began to employ unique instruments of his own creation in sound healing performances where he ultimately responded to the many requests of those seeking his gifts of wisdom and guidance. Today, he is a renowned clairvoyant, master astrologer, psychic visionary, sound healer and empath, highly-respected for his compassion and integrity. Anthony's natural born gifts presented the unique capacity to tune into the realms of universal knowledge and tap into the hidden mysteries of the cosmos. He has gained the ability to communicate directly from the vastness of consciousness through the unspoken language of the heart. This has granted him passage through multidimensional portals that link humanity to the almost limitless possibility, both here on this plane of life existence, and in the infinite dimensions that exist beyond. In one of the final stages of his voyages, he explores how a community of souls ascended from a world much like ours today, riven with greed and divisiveness, and transformed into a world of creative collaboration, total harmony and bliss. Anthony holds that "This journey clearly shows that until the majority of us awaken and seize the waiting gauntlet of the heart, our world will continue to crash and burn, survive, rebuild, then crash again and again as the promise of universal peace and oneness continues to pass us by. It does not have to be this way. Life can transform and humanity can facilitate that transformation."Our sponsor is Designhill -- the world’s # 1 creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses and individuals alike who can source high-quality designs from professional designers and unique products created by independent artists.Get Exclusive 25% Off on the Designhill Logo Maker ServiceUse code:&nbs

Christian Banach, Agency Growth StrategiesAbout the podcast: Unlocking Your World of CreativityUnlocking Your World of Creativity is a podcast hosted by best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson.This is a podcast where diverse guests who share in common being creative professionals from all over the world. They talk about they get inspired, how they organize their ideas and gain confidence to make the connections needed to launch their amazing work. Our guest: Christian BanachChristian Banach is an agency owner, sales team leader, and new business director. He has a passion for helping agency leaders to be empowered and approach their future with greater confidence. Christian’s consulting clients range from Reebok to TD Bank among other multinational level businesses. He believes that regardless of the size of the agency it is possible to do something that unique and different than others. And that’s how he gets clients, by offering unique solutions to the specific problems they may have. It is difficult to be good at everything, but when you specialize in a certain area, you will get bigger companies to seek you out. His approach to helping them figure out their “one big thing”When getting clients through word of mouth you may not have a good idea of what type of business they are or what type of client they may be. This creates a situation were they’ve done a lot of different things. So when they get their foot in the door with a client they may have a situation difficult to approach. What an agency does it that it comes up with creative solutions by examining the clients and the problems they come with. They look for commonalities, buckets of work they’ve done, certain types of consumers and targets, and some common themes. They take those themes and then they find companies that have the same type of theme and engage them in a development stage where they are finally able to reach solutions and find their unique “big thing” to stand out in the market. How he got thereChristian came to the industry almost by accident. He started by working on concert promotions to pay his way through college. He got to work with Grammy Award-winning artists such as Lady Gaga, Pitbull and T-Pain. Along the way, he was approached by an experimental marketing agency that was looking for some help with more street-type activation strategies. For Christian, it was a very natural transition from doing concert promotions and working with sponsors into that experiential marketing. Lessons learned along the wayAlong the way, when the 2008 recession hit, Christian learned the hard way that promoting his agency through just word of mouth was not enough. He ended up having to hire consultants who provided him with an immense amount of valuable insight. While this help came a little late and Christian had to close his business, he was inspired to go into business and business development a few years later. This made him learn that even when times are good, you still need to focus on having a predictable pipeline, price sales process, and word of mouth referral as a bonus only. What the future holds for ChristianChristian really enjoys art and has found himself increasingly trying to explore other creative avenues for himself. He is considering turning the Monday motivation newsletter into a book and be able to not only give some valuable insight to others but especially to his daughter. Find more about Christian by going to his website www.christianbanach.com and learn more about his agency and what they can do for you. Don’t forget to tune in for our next guests who will be bringing in even more valuable insight for those looking to make a big name in the business that is "creativity." 

My guest is Margaret "Peg" Donahue, who along with Madeline Gerwick, authored a 300-Page “encyclopedia” of money attraction tools.If you have ever struggled or are still struggling to push past your money set point, and really experience a level of unparalleled financial ease and success, you have no doubt been exposed to a few “energy” shifting tactics to transform your money woes ... But what if you had at hand an entire guidebook—or rather an “encyclopedia”—of proven strategies that can transform your life and your relationship to money—as quickly as overnight!That’s what you get with Margaret Donahue and Madeline Gerwick’s award-winning Money is an Energy Game, chock full of practices, perspectives, exercises and more that offer the most comprehensive roundup ever of energy-altering strategies and money-attraction tools that will jumpstart your business and personal prosperity, and create a firm financial future.By now you probably know that money IS energy, and your bank account is a reflection of your energetic money imprint. And these two women are experts at “playing the energy game” in their own lives and advising others. Madeline Gerwick is renowned internationally for her annual Good Timing Guides, advising businesses and investors on advantageous astrological cycles; and Margaret “Peg” Donahue, MBA and former college educator, has used these techniques to grow a successful and fulfilling Feng Shui practice.Over the course of several years, the two friends and colleagues collected, tested and synthesized all of the money/energy-transforming strategies into one power-packed volume. They treat you to what worked and didn’t work for themselves and their clients!“The book provides a way for you to prosper and thrive, particularly when life throws a curveball,” says Peg. “With well over one hundred tools to help you navigate today’s world with ease, you can implement what works best for you. Change comes from within, and you are the driver of your own success.” This is a book that enables you to create with ease and joy, leaving behind “working hard,” struggle and drama. The bottom line is that you can shift your money patterns AND your bottom line.The authors address ten areas of focus:Cultivating a positive money vibeReleasing blockages to successLearning the secrets of subtle energy at workTapping into the alchemy of creating desired resultsCreating with trustProspering and succeeding with good timingOptimizing your office for success and prosperityMethods for building your wealth, including playing the “Money is an Energy Game” to engage those around you and integrate these strategies on a consistent basisChoosing prosperous language and reframing your storiesTaking an energy inventory to identify your sleep, food, exercise, mental, emotional and spiritual patterns that impact your prosperity.Within the 324-page book are charts, checklists, examples, anecdotes, action items, and other practical tools to support your quest for the abundance that helps fuel a life of ease, joy and fulfillment on the business and personal fronts.Money is an Energy Game is a game-changer! It is available at www.moneyisanenergygame.com

As Founder & CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing, Wayne Mullins has inspired clients from more than 100 industries and his work directly influences over 250,000 entrepreneurs/year.Wayne is a husband, father of 4, and entrepreneur. "I'm an out-of-the-box, against-the-grain, risk-taking thinker and it has more than paid off for my company and clients. I lead from the heart and am passionate and unapologetic about doing so," Wayne says.Discover Morehttps://www.facebook.com/uglymugmarketing/https://www.uglymugmarketing.com/

My guest today is Siarhei Sadouski, CEO of Goolny Games Development StudioGoolny Games is a mobile game development outsourcing studio in Belarus.Siarhei says, "We are professionals who live and breathe art, design and exciting mobile games. Our mission is to create Unity-based projects that will be best remembered by players."In this episode, we discuss:TEAM MOBILE GAME DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: turning ideas into successful products in the hyper-casual mobile gaming market.MOBILE GAME PROTOTYPING: how the developer "MVP"-building and game prototyping Siarhei has 15+ years of experience in IT, from a software developer to a co-founder, technical manager and project manager. He brings his experience of work in worldwide team environments.To learn more about Siarhei and his team at Goolny:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siarhei-sadouski-75b1b095/Website: https://goolny.com/

Alexandr Mashkov, MBicycle Software Development About the podcast: Unlocking Your World of CreativityUnlocking Your World of Creativity is a podcast hosted by best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson.This is a podcast where diverse guests who share in common being creative professionals from all over the world. They talk about how they get inspired, how they organize their ideas and gain confidence to make the connections needed to launch their amazing work. Our guest: Alexandr Mashkov and the MBicycle team In today’s episode, we welcome our first guests from Belarus, the MBicycle Team. First, we have Vlada who is the business development manager, she is in charge of reaching out to potential and current clients. She is the first person you can talk to get introduced into the MBicycle world. Then, we have Alex who is the manager of the company and his role focuses on software development. He has worked with Vada for over 11 years and as far as their agencies are concerned, they work creating custom software development in such domains as sports, health, wellness, health tech, and fintech are some of the most common cases they concentrate on. They usually work with startup companies because that gives them an opportunity to feel the fresh air of new ideas that are innovative for any market. Alex has spent 25 years living in various parts of Eastern Europe and he started a number of companies and one of those businesses he has was located in Belarus. There he got to know a number of people in the engineering and software development technology fields. While his markets may seem quite separate from each other, from a technical perspective they’re similar. So their most successful case studies are connected to a sports application because they’ve done numerous apps for basketball for players, coaches and fans. Up next, Mike works more in the business and finance part of the company. He spoke about how from a competitive standpoint a dynamic market such as Belarus found more expertise in engineering manufacturing. There were a lot of top-rate scientific institutes of technology and technical universities. So the cost structure of a company such as Mbicycle can provide superior services at a much lower cost. That gives them an amazing competitive advantage. About potential new customersVlada talks about what are some of the differences in what potential new clients are looking for. She says it depends mostly as some people just want the company as a support to their current team. Others just had a general idea and they were looking for a team to help them create something new. To make their ideas into something real and measurable by taking their ideas and concepts and bringing them to life. On team organization After working for 11 years, they have developed a very good delivery model. They cover the full cycle of delivery. They will propose to start with a discovery stage so the potential client can work with their business analyst for up to a month. They communicate a lot about the idea and it should be organized and it can be divided into other stages. After that stage is done, the analyst prepares a solid document that can be used for making estimates and for further communications with their tech leads. After that, the tech team starts the actual development process. They of course have project managers, QA guys, and everything needed so they bring the idea to life with the help of the team. With MBicycle, helping dreams align with reality is all about execution and the help of their experienced business analyst. They know how to communicate, how to define the specific things or features that will be needed for these projects. Based on that, they also use their expertise from previous projects to get the most information from a person to make a combination of what is needed and should be done. This combination is what helps them succeed with new startups. Current exciting projectsCurrently, the company is working on an app that will be the Uber for people wanting personal chefs. So, say you have an important dinner or you just don’t want to cook one night but want that home-cooked meal flavor, you can go on the app and you look for chefs in your area. You see what types of meals they offer, their pricing and you get a chat feature to talk with the chef. To learn more about the exciting new projects that MBicycle is working on, you can follow them on LinkedIn. 

Creator of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and author of Food Americana, David Page is a long-time journalist (2 decades, foreign and domestic, with ABC News and NBC News) who transitioned to food television, and then books.He’s gone all around the country capturing the stories behind the people and places in the foods and now, he compiled all that into a book called Food Americana. The Americanization of the FoodDavid says that since America is a country of immigrants, pretty much everything eaten here has come from someplace else. Even something as supposedly red-blooded American as a hamburger came from Hamburg, Germany. So there is pretty much nothing that just sprang up as American food. Another example could be lobster, which is indigenous to North America, when the explorers and settlers got here, and they first saw lobster that did not look like dinner, they had to learn what to do with lobster from the Native Americans who had been eating it for quite some time along with oysters.What did David learn about food?After having done Diners, David had the fervent belief that there are some remarkable people throughout the country who put their heart and soul into homemaking real food. David says that behind good food is people who really care about making good food. To succeed in the hospitality industry, David says, you have to have been born wanting to please people. Because the chances are they’re not gonna get rich.  And the concept of peeling a bushel of potatoes every day to make your fries fresh isn't going to seem like a lot of fun unless you really care that you make good fries, which David added, requires cooking them twice. About his investigative reporter and journalist backgroundDavid that getting the facts right is the absolute most for his work. “Factual doesn’t mean dry,” he says. His biggest standard is to avoid getting the facts wrong and he claims that in food writing that can be very tough because there are legends that are now fact, such as the allegation that a very, very good hamburger restaurant New Haven, Louise lunch made the first hamburger and there's no proof the Louise lunch made the first hamburger.His show pitch When David left the world of network TV and opened his own production company, he started proposing shows for various networks with no success. He started as a subcontractor and found that he had to work his way up to be a contractor himself so he started pitching to the networks himself. He said he was remarkably unsuccessful. Finally, he started pitching to The Food Network, where he talked to an executive. It was a late Thursday or Friday afternoon when after rejecting most of his pitches, the executive asked “Haven you got anything else about diners?” and he said that he was currently developing Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. That one caught her attention. She asked him to have something sent to her desk on Monday. The only problem? David had just come up with the name out of nowhere in the phone, he had no show in development! He spent the weekend making phone calls, wrote the pitch for Monday, and was asked to do a one-hour special called Diners, drive-ins, and dives. And this eventually became a series. A rather lucky turn of events for David! Book vs. Show For David, some of the key differences between a book and a show lie in how the elements for storytelling are presented. For example, in a show, you are creating an experience where the audience feels as if they’re hanging with someone they enjoy hanging out with. For his show, his host was a naturally talented TV performed who got into the rhythm of things really fast. Other aspects of audiovisual storytelling include immersing the audience in the experience, making them hear the sizzle as the burger hits the grill.This is all different when you’re writing of course, when it comes to nonfictional writing you have to find a way to tell the story from another human being’s point of view. So the challenge is not having pictures and being able to describe everything in an engaging, non-repetitive way. In writing, you have to carefully use the right words to make food appealing, and most importantly: you have to tell the right stories. If anything, David is a great example of how perseverance and passion for what you do can and will take you very far in life. It was his determination to succeed that drove him to the place he is today, and most surely will lead him even farther in life. 

Todd Hoyer, Digital Content ProducerAbout the podcast: Unlocking Your World of CreativityUnlocking Your World of Creativity is a podcast hosted by best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson.This is a podcast where diverse creative professionals from all over the world ttalk about how they get inspired, how they organize their ideas, and gain confidence to make the connections needed to launch their amazing work. Our guest: Todd HoyerTodd is a content producer in digital, animation, film, and video. Pretty much all kinds of mediums. And he has also worked in interactive games, trade shows, display branding, and the visuals needed to really tell stories. Todd has been doing digital and video long before those words were even known to be digital. He told us about how he started back in college by cutting film and tape and then as soon as he got out of college, he was given a computer and digital non-linear editing system. He didn’t know how to use it, but he was able to figure it out on his own and start his career from there. His approach to structure and style Todd has always been more interested in the editing side of things; he of course had to learn how to do a little bit of everything, from shooting to audio. But editing was always what held his interest. He says that when it comes to putting a story together through editing, sometimes there’s a plan and other times it is just a matter of staring at the footage for a day, reflecting on it, and then working the next morning into building that story that you created in your mind. Todd talks about how it is very important to be able to visually tell a story in a compelling way. And editing is a major component in that, for which, there are certain techniques that you can use to achieve your goals. He summarizes his latest technique into listening and absorbing the information presented and experimenting with ideas before turning them into complete compelling stories. The Todd Hoyer Style For Todd, each project is different so no matter what genre or industry, whether it is healthcare film or training film, he feels the same excitement facing each one of the new creativity challenges. One of his favorite projects was a food safety training video that he spent nine months working on. It took him across the country and he got to meet a lot of interesting people. The production and post-production also proved to be interestingly challenging because they dealt with translations into other languages, different cuts for the Asian market. But in general, it was a very complex project in which Todd got to explore his knowledge and abilities to a great extend to face the challenges and deliver an amazing pieceHis current projectTodd is currently working on a mini-documentary series called Salsabrate. The brand is called Fresh Cravings and the campaign for 2021 is called “Salsabrate the Good.” They are giving $5,000 to 50 charities and they are making episodes telling their stories and releasing those stories to all of their social media channels, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok.Making Tiktoks also proved to be a new challenge for Todd as he had to adapt to a new form of storytelling that is more brief. Salsabrate is a year-long campaign where they will be releasing new episodes each week. Each charity has its own story, so telling that story changes the way he has to approach the editing. There isn’t a formula to follow. Another very important component to creating this type of content is making sure they hit the most engagement in the social marketplace.If you’re interested in following Todd and learning more about his projects you can contact him through his LinkedIn profile, Todd Hoyer. If you’re interested in the Salsabrate the good campaign and videos, you can find them at freshcravings.com/salsabrate and you can see all the videos there and even nominate a charity.

Listen to what today's guest, Dennis Morrison, says about Business Storytelling: "I enable coaches, course creators & service providers to attract, engage & sell to their ideal audience with stories."Your Voice Matters: The whole world has changed, and storytelling is your new opportunity to take full control of the direction of your business and life. Purposeful storytelling puts you in the driving seat by attracting and engaging your ideal audience on an emotional level.Your Story: It’s imperative that you find your voice, have an authentic connection with your audience and differentiate yourself and your business from everyone else. Discover why this one powerful skill will give you the confidence to be your unique self. Will enable you to communicate with authority. Is the best way to establish yourself as the go-to expert in your industry or niche.The Power of Storytelling: The most profitable thing you do in your business is either talking or typing. This is how you get your message out into the marketplace. Discover why the use of stories and storytelling is becoming integral to how you define your content marketing, and the best way to instantly transform the conversation and move people to action.Your Audience: Buyers are evolving, so the old tactics no longer work. This is where storytelling comes to the rescue. It has to become the key element of your marketing strategy. By telling different stories depending on where your audience is in their customer journey, you’ll build a deeper relationship, so when they’re ready to buy, you become the only choice.Sell with Story: Storytelling is a serious business and the future of content marketing. However, you’re not telling any old story. You’re telling stories on purpose. Stories that lead to a sale. Selling with story is the ethical way to sell, and attracts your ideal buyer. It changes the conversation from you trying to sell them something, to them choosing to buy from you. Communicate in your ideal audience’s language and design stories that work for you and your business."My Story" Framework - A simple and effective framework that helps you craft and tell your story. The purpose of this framework is to show “Who you are”, aligning your story with what you do and why you do it. Remember people buy into people, not things.The Audience Magnet 7 Step Framework - The one framework that helps you define your path, get clarity on your offer and creates a platform for you to consistently tell stories to attract and engage your ideal audience, so they become your perfect clients and customers.FREE OFFER: https://theaudiencemagnet.com/unlocking-your-world-of-creativity

Our guest: Harry ShapiroHarry Shapiro is an author -- more specifically, a rock biographer.Harry is known for biographies of Jimi Hendrix, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan among others. He has also written for many magazines such as Mojo, Classic Rock, Record Collector, and Blues in Britain. He also had the chance to write liner notes for various record labels. About his creative processThe way he gathers and organizes information, every book he has done has been different. He tends to start with the family of the artist since they are the gateway. Usually, he likes to make sure the family knows that he doesn’t have any bad intentions when writing about the artist, and then comes the other part of the process. Which is the recounting of facts, essentially, people tend to forget or misremember the facts which may prove to be a challenge for them. It can be a big triangulation process to fill in the big picture. In every interview, people give him bits of information that are valuable. He describes it as a jigsaw puzzle, and even 6 seconds or a quote out of a 30-minute interview is incredibly helpful in building someone’s life story. Of course, he has to select what to leave in and out of each book in order to make it factual but also interesting. His current project on John CampbellUp until now, he’s been writing about specific eras he is familiar with. Currently, he is writing about an unsung hero, John Campbell from Shreveport, Louisiana. Last summer, while looking through his library he found an article about John Campbell and reached out to people on Facebook, and was able to reach his family. So far, Harry believes the process for this book has been very fascinating.John was an exceptional musician who put out incredibly usual music for his genre. He was a gentleman and everyone has had something nice to say about him so far, which also says a lot about him. People from all over have been very helpful by sending Harry pictures and memorabilia from John to add to his biography. His advice for those looking to start a similar projectHe says that the way he started was at a really boring job and then realized that he wanted to do something that would help him express himself. So he started writing about something he liked: music and musicians. And that’s how he started, by doing something he liked and cared about. Talking to people and putting a bit of his enthusiasm into each book. Essentially, a writer writes. A writer doesn’t just sit and wait. 

This is our 100th episode in this series. Such a great milestone deserves a great guest, and today we have Arjun Sen, who is a former Fortune 500 executive for well-known brands like Papa Johns, Chipotle and Chili's, Quiznos, Einstein Bros, & Pizza Hut.He is a celebrated author of the book Customer Karma, a branding guru & customer journey expert through Zen Mango, and a highly sought-after international keynote speaker. In his book, Customer Karma, Arjun uncovers the blindspots of many well-intentioned companies in the customer dating game. From his experience, he tells us that Karma is about building relationships with the customer from that first experience that you're not just looking for that transaction but rather, you are trying to build a relationship.He categorizes customers into 2: customers who are in control (Butterflies) and self-paced customers (Terminators).   By giving customers a positive feeling in your business, they will be the ones who give. positive word of mouth which becomes a lifetime referral. One of the key concepts to remember is that customers are powerful in the restaurant business or any business. And to give your customers those positive feeling you must do 4 things: be human, think human, feel human,And act human. Additionally, when dealing with customers, rememberYou cannot have a long-term connection with customers by making customers feel stupid at any point in timeYou make your own Karma: When you have an opportunity, you must do the best you can, putting the best effort is paramount.first impression with a customer is everything. you either land the customer for life or lose them for life.Lessons Learn when collaborating with othersTo lead a team, you must understand their mindsetHurting someone’s feelings isn’t a way to build a teamit's not about what you do, but, how we do together as a team.  Arjun's Website: Arjuns personal branding siteBranding website: Zen MangoPodcast: Secrets to win bigAmazon link: Customer KarmaBarnes and Noble link: Customer KarmaSummary.When working on any project, ensure you have fun, you look beyond just connecting the dots. Remember to always ask yourself how can I make this bigger?  Because the bigger ideas pay exponentially more.

Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman has been practicing for over 30 years in the Beverly Hills area and has had a career unparalleled to any other dentist in history!He has transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Katy Perry, Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Fergi, Hugh Jackman, Michael Strahan, Jessica Simpson, Mark Wahlberg, and Eva Longoria, among many others.Dr. Bill was the only dentist featured on ABC's hit show Extreme Makeover, and is currently a recurring guest co-host on the CBS Emmy Awarded daytime talk show, The Doctors.Referred to as the ‘Michael Jordan of Dentistry,’ he has also appeared on numerous TV shows including Larry King Live, Oprah, Access Hollywood, E!, Extra,  and Entertainment Tonight.As the founder of Discus Dental – one of the world's leading dental companies – he helped lead the company from its inception to more than $1.3 BILLION in sales primarily with award-winning tooth whitening products such as ZOOM! and BriteSmile.Dr. Bill has received 20 lifetime achievement awards, 2 Guinness Book of World Records, is a New York Times Bestselling Author, and recently was the first dentist ever Knighted by the Royal Order of Constantine.As a passionate philanthropist, together with country singer Garth Brooks and the Crown Council of Dentists, he has helped raise more than $44 million for children's charities. Dr. Bill is also the founder of the non-profit LEAP Foundation. LEAP is a week-long motivational/leadership program taught at UCLA every summer to more than 400 students between the ages of 15-25+.More than just a dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, TV personality, health and fitness enthusiast, and proud father of 3 daughters!Connect with Dr Bill on Instagram and other social platforms @DrBillDorfman

Today’s episode takes us to Riyadh Saudi Arabia where we meet Reem Kharbat. Reem wears many hats at any given time including: a CPA holder, a Serial Entrepreneur currently running an entrepreneur accelerator program, a Real Estate mogul, a Personal Brand & Business Coach, and a Podcaster like myself. Reem grew up in a small town in Jordan, where at a very early age she knew her personality was an inquisitive mind & discovering new things. In spite of growing up in a culture that did not allow for girls to travel on their own to anywhere, Reem managed to leave home, travel to America for her CPA, and from there she has been to 19 different countries, in different capacities including being a CFO,  sitting on a board of directors, and a consultant helping other investors and millionaires make decisions and do feasibility studies to build and invest their business in Saudi Arabia & other countries.  Reem's passion is to help any person who really has the passion and the will to take their expertise and turn it into a business. She says that if you have something that you really believe in and you want to share with the world, you can do that without being limited to a geographical area or a zone.Her clients are attracted to her because she not only has the knowledge, but also her values and work ethic, coupled with honesty and genuine care to turn her client’s business or product into an excellent product that truly brings results to the client. Reem’s work mantra is excellence and creativity in everything she does. In this virtual world, she ensures she builds a human connection and always follows up with her client even after projects are completed. How does she overcome the blocks of moving an idea to doing an actual project?Write down all the ideas you have as soon as you get them, there’s power in that creative process of writing things down. By writing down your idea, you’re mapping it out. When you see this in front of you daily, it has a compounding effect. Without realizing you'll start working on it slowly and will turn your idea into something tangible. Do the market research for your product. A hungry audience, people who really need this thing to be sold for them, but at the same time, they are capable of paying.Invest in your collaborators, not just a cup of coffee, actually spend money on them, or offer even equity, so that they are fully immersed and focused on the project. Don’t pay them in coffee. As a leader, don’t spread yourself too thin. Collaborate with other people who have the skills you lack and focus on your growth strategy, building a team, and becoming a great leader. Other resources mentioned in this episode:Website: Reem KharbatFacebook entrepreneur accelerator labApple Podcast:  The entrepreneur accelerator podcastSpotify:  The entrepreneur accelerator podcastPodtail: The entrepreneur accelerator podcast SummaryDon’t hold back your knowledge, it could be the key to transforming somebody else’s life.  

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Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha (pronounced "G gong shaw" )Master Sha is a renowned Tao grandmaster, healer, spiritual teacher, and author of 25 books, including 11 New York Times bestsellers.Now his 26th book in English is ….Tao Calligraphy Healing FieldAn Information System with Six Sacred Tao Techniques to Empower You to Heal and Transform Your LifeHe was born in the Shaanxi province of China and became interested in healing at a very early age when he saw members of his family and community with a variety of illnesses. He decided to become a doctorMaster Sha has an MD degree in Western medicine in China and is also a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine.He went on to create the Tao Calligraphy Healing Field. He has taught self-healing practices to thousands around the world who have overcome physical pain, chronic illnesses, stress, depression, anxiety, and found unique techniques to heal relationships and find more success in business and finances.In 2006 Dr. and Master Sha was honored with the prestigious Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Award for his humanitarian efforts.His work has been positively reviewed by leaders in the conscious community including:Marianne WilliamsonMichael BeckwithBarbara De AngelisWayne DyerMaya AngelouHe currently has a dozen teaching and healing centers around the world, including Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Australia, Canada, and the USAs a reader of this book, 50 animations will guide you hear Master Sha chanting the sacred vibrational sounds and mantras that he teaches in the book. 

From May, 1979 at KBCL-AM Shreveport.Thanks to radio legend Larry Ryan for giving me the chance.Thanks to Marty Johnson for the photo, not to mention the years of radio mentorship

We’ve had a chance to travel all over the world, virtually to talk to creative experts and practitioners in all areas of the arts to find out what inspires them to find out how they organize their ideas. In today’s episode, we're in the world’s live music capital, Austin, Texas. and my guest today is Moody Bank$.Moody is an up-and-coming R&B singer-songwriter and her music has been described as “Smoky alto sounds over infectious pop hooks.”During her creative and songwriting process, whenever she hears a beat, Moody asks herself, "What color does this beat make me feel?" By answering this question, she’s able to get a sense of how a song can bring about the feeling of color or energy.  Specific colors help inspire her.Moody understands that the more a song can bring you to a specific moment or memory or feeling, the more likely people are going to resonate with that song. Some of her main musical influences include Erykah Badu & Jill Scott because of their writing and use of real instruments.What guides Moody & her team during the creative process?  Not being attached to your art, to the point where it starts interrupting the flow of it. Not taking the art too seriously and just working from an organic space.When collaborating with her band and her music producer, she gives them creative freedom to create openly without attachments and lets them know their voice matters. As for conquering the music industry, two pointers from Moody to be able to shine in this industry include:Being self-sufficient: Taking care of yourself, knowing how to be all-rounded.Going with the flow: Don’t limit yourself to a singular idea   Youtube: Moody Bank$ & her band Fallen Dollars live recordingSpotify: Moody Bank$Apple Music: Moody Bank$Instagram:@M00dybanks There are definitely challenges throughout this journey but you have to persevere, stay consistent & take control of your life’s trajectory. As she works on her tape “Feeling Colors” Moody’s key takeaway is “If the product is good enough, people are going to see it.” Music tracks are copyrighted, provided by the artist, and used with permission.

Meet Yaya ZazuetaOur guest today joins us from the state of Sonora, and the town of Ures, in Mexico. Oralia Zazueta, affectionately known as "Yaya." Ures: The Town that inspired The BrandYaya was very happy and anxious to talk about her project, Alma de Pueblo,From Sonora and Ures, which are located in the north of Mexico, her project essentially sources local foods and products. Yaya created Alma del Pueblo to show people their traditions and the results of their hard work. Ures is the oldest town in Sonora, so it has a lot of history and traditions. Yaya considers Ures to be the soul of the Sonora culture, so they have a lot to talk about and offer to everyone around the world. The soul of a town like Ures definitely is the people. The history that Ures has and the education and values of their people and children. It is very important for them to engage the people and to return to their traditions. In Ures, people are artisans and they do specific things with a lot of love.About Alma de PuebloCurrently, Alma de Pueblo offers eight different products. Their main product is 100% roasted and toasted Mexican coffee. There are also the Spanish Jamoncillos. They are very sweet candies that are very traditional in Ures, as well as pipitorias, machaca, obleas, and others products. Her idea is to sell them in a beautiful gift box for those who want to try them all at once.Yaya’s business-oriented mind started in her childhood; her father used to be a businessman so she was inspired to become a businesswoman, it came easy to her. Yaya says, "Nowadays we have to do different types of business. We have to think about our consumers. We have to think about our target markets and we need to be different."Alma de Pueblo is a  social brand. The purpose of Alma de Pueblo is to share around the world the products that are made in Ures. Alma de Pueblo is a social responsibility for the people, the education of the people, the social problems, and all the things that nowadays have been lost. Want to find out more about the project? Find them on Facebook and Instagram as @Almadepueblosonmex. You find their products, as well as videos and photographs about how the products are made. About the marketingYaya said that currently, she uses local influencers to promote her products. She says that there are very different tools to make these connections or to organize your ideas. The influencers she uses help her communicate her ideas to other people. Then she finds a great graphic designer that captures her vision and puts them into a beautiful marketing strategy. The future of Alma de PuebloRight now, the Alma de Pueblo products are only available in Mexico but they have plans to sell the project around the world exporting the brand to the US and Canada. Yaya wants the people to know thair her brand is unique and create more engagement around it. About her way to creativity and projectsYaya says that when you have a very clear vision of what you want to be the project, is very easy for you to communicate to people. You have to identify the target market by age, socioeconomic level, and location. And then, you have to think about your project 24/7. You have to think about your project and once you do that, the inspiration will come. Her best advice for this is to get a comfortable space, put on some music, and make yourself a very nice cup of coffee, and then the ideas will come. https://www.facebook.com/almadepueblosonmexhttps://www.instagram.com/almadepueblosonmex/

Dr. Nicole Tschierske, Women in STEMNicole helps women like you get noticed in your company. Get the recognition you deserve so you can get to your next career level with total ease.𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨?Woman in science, tech, engineering or other STEM fieldworking hard + brilliant at what you do, butlacking confidence to speak up and stand outfeeling overlooked and undervaluednot sure how to advocate for yourself to get to the next levelWHO IS Dr. Nicole Tschierske?Following 8 years in the STEM fields, she realized she wanted to help others like herself. Since 2018 she has worked with women in STEM to help them with:- gaining confident and build on your strengths,- moving beyond what's holding you back- building your internal network of raving fans and supporters so you get noticed,- developing the communication skills to get your ideas heard,- getting the career you deserve.MORE ABOUT NICOLE:- studied food chemistry + holdS a PhD in chemistry- had all sorts of side jobs (from paper route to DJing) but loved teaching the most- likeS to recharge in nature and a huge fan of Mary Poppins𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 NICOLE:1:1 Coaching Package to:Increase your confidence and build expert credibility.Gain visibility in the company with the right people.Become an influential communicator and get your ideas heard.𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:GET THE 5 NON-AWKWARD STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUR WORK AND GET NOTICED.https://intoactioncoaching.de/resources𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 NICOLE:https://intoactioncoaching.de/[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/drnicoletschierske/

Capt. Travis Rosbach has spent the last thirty years studying his entrepreneurial skills.Throughout the previous ten years, Mr. Rosbach has been proud to introduce sourcing, advising, consulting, public speaking, and business coaching to his expertise. His clients include a wide range of industries, celebrities, individuals, and even countries.He not only shares his tradecraft with others but also practices it in the many startups in which he is currently involved through his Tumalo Group

Dave Noll is a TV Show Creator and Showrunner who has created, sold, and produced more than 50 series and over 3,300 episodes worldwide. Shows Include: Chopped, and all Chopped spinoffs, Inner Chef with Marcus Samuelsson, Face the truth, Punchline, quizzicle, and the most recent America Says. Dave and his partner Cleve Keller (Keller/Noll) joined together exclusively in 2007. With 50+ series together, they have become one of the most successful TV development teams in the world.Dave believes that life is a series of pitches. no matter who you are, you're going to be pitching at some point and you really do just have to embrace that.A great deal of his success stems from working for Barry Diller, who started the Fox network. Barry's advice to him was “don't pitch any show, unless you see a clear, obvious, concise path to at least a $100 million - not $10 million or $12 million, - $100 million." This mindset will help you create something with forever power. Dave’s top 5 things to do to achieve a successful pitchRemain positive no matter what happens, it's going to help you. People like confidence. they want to buy from someone that’s confident.Keep it simple. People love simplicity. They don't want more confusion in their life.Do as much research. Research who you're pitching to, their history, what’s worked for them, and what value you’ll be delivering in your product or serviceEnsure the people you’re talking to really understand that you appreciate where they're coming from as well.In every pitch, bring one cool, awesome thing that they can remember,The best thing about working with a creative collaborator such as Cleve Keller is the ability to bounce something off of not only creatively, but business-wise off of someone that you trust.If you’d like to reach Dave, you can engage with him on LinkedIn In Summary, creativity goes hand in hand with positivity, but it's also all about sharing everything. To be able to be creative, you must exercise those creative muscles daily. The same way as you lift weights or play golf, to get that swing down. You have to do it every single day until you hit on that magical thing.

Meet Yiqing Zhao, an actor, writer, and creative life coach.Here's a little about Yiqing:Lucy Liu's savviness + Komiko Glenn's bubblinessI did real surgeries on real people, twice, as an assistantMust-haves: 85% dark chocolate & kaleHalf-marathon runner, yogi, home chef, dog momAn untethered spirit. INFJ, Enneagram Type 8, Rebel. When it comes to her creative expression, she shares:Coming to the US alone with 2 suitcases adding up to my body weight.Got a full scholarship and completed my master's degree in public health with a GPA of 3.94Published journals on people living with HIV/AIDS​Made my theatre debut in Baltimore, as the only non-native English speaker in the cast with no prior trainingMade my New York debut while working a 9-5 for a non-profitWrote and produced 3 plays and a short filmObtained a Visa for People with Extraordinary AbilitiesAnd more!https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiqing-zhao-329a11a6/

Mickie Kennedy, eReleases Public RelationsMickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility. Mickie founded eReleases 22+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch.Mickie lives in Baltimore County with his family and two feuding cats. He enjoys British science fiction and acknowledges an unhealthy addiction to diet soda. Mickie holds an MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from George Mason University. He still writes poetry most Monday nights (virtually) with a group of fellow misfits in Brunswick, Maryland.Key Metrics About MickieHe has distributed more than 100,000 press releases for more than 10,000 customersHe has worked with more than 20 Shark Tank companies, including Manscaped & Squatty PottyHe has generated in excess of $87 million in earned media for his clientsHe is an Amazon Best-Selling Author in Public Relations and MarketingHe has has more than 20+ years of experience helping small businesses succeed with PRWe discussed:1. How to Write a Powerful Press ReleaseMickie literally wrote the book on writing powerful press releases, earning him Amazon Best Seller’s status in Public Relations and Marketing: Beginner’s Guide to Writing Powerful Press Releases. More than 10,000 print copies have been sold, with more than 40,000 digital versions sold or given away on Kindle, Apple Books, and the eReleases website.2. How to Apply Strategy to Your Press Release Plan for Proven ResultsMining 22+ years of press release successes and failures, Mickie can distill what will work when building a PR campaign of six or more press releases, preventing you from sending the dreaded “new hire” press release that will likely get ignored.3. Why Press Releases Provide the Biggest ROI of Most Marketing Campaigns.You can launch a PR campaign of 6 press releases including distribution over a bonafide press release newswire (like PR Newswire, when using eReleases) for under $2,000. If just one of those press releases lands a key article in a major publication you could see thousands of visitors and hundreds of new customers. If you apply strategy, there’s no reason why at least two of those press releases won’t garner actual media pickup: actual articles, possibly even links, in magazines, newspapers, blogs, trade publications, and more (including TV and radio)—both online and offline.4. How To Get Regular Local Media Coverage Without Spending a DimeLocal media is the easiest media to obtain. Best of all, it doesn’t require anything more from you than your time. Mickie breaks down the way to systematically work to get on local media’s radar and finally get some articles, features, and interviews in newspapers, online sites, TV, and radio.5. Honing Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to Make You Irresistible to the MediaWhat makes you different? Faster shipping, more selection, unique features? By conducting a USP audit you can better position your company for business and getting media attention.6. How Credibility Through PR Allows You To Close More Sales, Both Online and OfflineGetting media coverage boosts your credibility, bringing you traffic, improved SEO, and better customers. Discover how clients hack this credibility to close more sales, regardless whether selling online or offline.7. How I Doubled the Number of Repeat Customers Through Trust-Building as an Online CompanyThe number of people who judge the value of PR from a single press release and not a PR campaign of 6 or more press releases is frustrating. That being said, it’s part of the business as people skip from one shiny marketing object to another. I worked strategically to educate my customers and establish trust, doubling the number of customers who bought multiple press releases—all as an online company.8. Mickie Is Professionally Trained to Write PoetryMickie holds an MFA in Creative Writing With an Emphasis in Poetry from George Mason University. What does that mean? It means Mickie can stand his own against Emily Dickinson in an MMA cage fight if it was less of a cage and more of a library table with a pad of paper between them. Regardless, this cat knows how to spin a yarn and mix his metaphors with the best of them. 

In this episode, meet podcast creator, producer, and consultant Lisa Orkin. She is a great storyteller that uses audio and sound to paint a picture for her audience. Lisa started her own podcast, then working with indie podcasts, and now bigger businesses are into it and advertising has also come into it.Her secret for storytellingLisa says that her secret to better storytelling is to paint pictures instead of words. Rather than narrating how something feels or seems, she describes how it looks -- and that’s how to successfully paint a picture in listeners’ minds. Lisa also loves to expand people’s limits by giving her audiences a nice push out of their comfort zones. Her projectsShe is currently working on Michael Cohen’s podcast for Audio Up. She also has Project Woowoo, which is her own fun podcast. Lisa likes helping people with the creative aspects of their podcasts, especially intros and outros. Since she works with people who have been in that industry, she finds that it is super important to help them decipher what they want to say and find a way to say it in a way that is going to be attention-grabbing.AuthenticityLisa believes that it is important to have authenticity in media; people want to see who you are in all ways and that will keep people interested in you and what you have to say. People want real. And even for hosts who prefer to keep to themselves and just present information, they can still present information in a way that represents them. Find the line where comfortable, authentic, and private lay side to side -- it does take practice but you just got to do it and get out there. Audio vs. Writing For Lisa, the difference when writing for listening is that everything has to be shorter and more precise. Use the dialog to paint a picture but in a way that also is engaging. One of the mistakes people make when they’re writing for audio is that they write something that is meant to be read. Audio sentences must be short, but also be filled with information and move the story enough without much narration or feeling tedious. Her creative journeyLisa had all kinds of jobs before choosing the artistic path of writing. She started writing with her dad, Dick Orkin. She felt like the Radio Ranch was a family business that allowed her to grow, While she wanted to be an actor, she found that her true passion was in writing. What’s AheadLisa hopes to soon make more shows and use the medium to its fullest to tell as many stories as possible. She is ready to set off on her ideas with many great collaborators. Connectwebsite: www.lisaorkincreative.com Instagram @lisaorkingram

Emilia Pedersen is a half-Brazilian pop singer from Denmark.Emilia offers us a unique perspective of the entertainment industry, as she has lived & worked all over the world. She currently resides in New York, where she has lived for the last 12 years. Aside from singing, Emilia shines in acting and modeling. Over the years, she has participated in several fashion shows and acted in various productions in New York, Denmark, and Brazil. She is multi-lingual and can speak Danish, Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Emilia is also an ambassador for multiple charity organizations. Her musical influences include Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Miley Cyrus.In this episode, we talk about:Singing and production Acting and music videosCreative writing and poetryEMILIA'S SOCIAL PROFILEWebsitehttps://www.emiliapedersen.com/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@emiliapedersen?lang=enFacebook https://www.facebook.com/emiliapedersenofficialTwitterhttps://twitter.com/_EmiliaPedersenYouTube https://www.youtube.com/emiliapedersenInstagram@emiliapedersenofficialYou can read a transcript of our interview attached Music tracks are copyrighted, provided by the artist, and used with permission.

Rebecca King Crews is an adult contemporary, R&B artist originally from Benton Harbor, MI. She has recorded under the pseudonym “Regina Madre” Rebecca is a singer, songwriter, actress, and wife to actor Terry Crews. She debuted the pseudonym in 2018 to get an honest opinion on her music and soon had 2 radio singles, “(I Keep) Holding On” and “Destiny”. Although she has never stopped writing songs, she has taken several breaks from her career to support her family. Rebecca believes in putting family first and the rest will follow.Watch and listen at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJw6np-r2tkqwzgHmrZrlJQFollow her on Instagram @therealrebeccakingcrewsFind her Audible book Stronger Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives Music tracks are copyrighted, provided by the artist, and used with permission.

Giuseppe is a franchise veteran who simplifies the process of franchising and excels at guiding his candidates to the model that best suits them. His greatest joy is helping people realize the American dream and sharing the freedom that comes from franchising. Franchising has allowed Giuseppe to enjoy the freedom so many hope for.Sharing his expertise with his candidates, learning about their goals and their lives, and guiding them towards their dreams are what lights him up the most.Giuseppe Grammatico has owned a number of Master Franchise licenses and has enjoyed a successful franchising career, guiding more than 100 individuals through business ownership, many for the first time. In addition to 15 years in franchising, he also has 20 years of sales, marketing, and management experience. He has assisted over 1000 individuals and businesses with their investments and achieved over $1 billion in sales.Not everyone is motivated by money and fame, and Giuseppe knows this. He takes the overwhelming guesswork out of the franchising process, listening and teaching along the way. Learning about his candidate's specific goals for their business and lives aids in guiding them down their dream path. Those bold enough to take action on their own are the ones that realize the freedom boldness can deliver.Topics discussed:Why franchising?Is franchising right for you?Best franchises to own?How much investment is needed to own a franchise?Can I keep a franchise and have a full-time job?How franchising can create a safety net'?Own a franchise or start a business from scratch?Linkedin: Giuseppe GrammaticoFacebook: @GGTheFranchiseGuideTwitter: @ggrammaticoInstagram: @gg_the_franchise_guideYoutube: GG The Franchise Guide

During today’s episode, we are speaking to Bruce Honig.Bruce is the chief executive facilitator (CEF) of Honig IdeaGuides, which focuses on boosting leaders to facilitate meetings that are productive, engaging, and inspiring to teams both on- and off-site and virtually. With 24 years of experience, Bruce was the creativity guru way before it became a thing. He is a cultivated facilitator and trainer, author of a good number of books on creativity,  a creator of board and card games around the same topic, a workshop facilitator, as well as a featured speaker in the Playful Creative Summit.  Meeting up virtually in the sunny Bay Area, Bruce tells me how we can get out of our rut and into a more creative thinking process. Bruce has come up with 4 stages in the creativity process known as B.E.T.A. He compares these creative stages to an individual’s fingerprint. As an individual, you must be aware of what’s unique to you, what generic stage you’re in, and what kind of environment harnesses your creativity. For Bruce, that awareness of his creativity helps him and others he is working with.How does Bruce use BETA to unlock the creativity process?   B- Blocked; Be aware of any internal and external factors blocking your fate. Internal factors would be assumptions you have of the world.E- Exercise; The only way to be creative is to go right ahead and just be creative! Exercise being creative by doing something you haven’t done before.T - Tools; For ideation to occur you need tools for Brainstorming, Focusing, and Decision- making.A - Awareness; Be aware of your generic creativity. Just like a toddler, walking is something that they are inherently born with the knowledge to do. When it comes to facilitating a group, ensure you’re not the one coming up with the new ideas, but you are steering your team to generate these ideas. A good facilitator will ensure the team has all the materials needed, and all resources that are there, and instructions on how to do it. Group creativity sessions follow the BETA process but you move beyond focusing and defining the problem to exploring ideas and solutions together.Embracing technology using tools like the breakout rooms in zoom, Mural for collaboration, is key to facilitating virtually.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Bruce’s Idea guides websiteDownloadable tools and resourcesLinkedIn Bruce the CEF SummaryOverall. Bruce teaches us how to use the BETA steps in cultivating the creativity that is inherently within us and as a facilitator how to achieve the same results in a group setting, moving beyond ideation to problem-solving. Listen in to hear the full interview and hear what else Bruce has planned. If you’d like to contact Bruce, you can reach Bruce on LinkedIn here, check out his facilitation processes on his website while you can download tools and resources which are available.

From Amsterdam, we are joined by Douwe van der Werf:  writer, filmmaker, creative director, and producer.He uses creative storytelling to solve and create awareness of social issues. Website: www.douwe.works You can read a rough transcript of our interview attached here.

Michael Lee, a South African creativity trainer, coach, and author.He is also a Silicon Valley advisor, a TV screenwriter, and a film producer who has worked in Prague, Nigeria & South Africa.His training is called "innotivity" (creativity and Innovation) Michael believes that creativity is a trait that we are all inherently born with. The best way to start being creative is to go ahead and just be creative. Creativity is a muscle that has to be exercised so as to get it going. A simple way to practice is freewriting.Creativity is the process of confronting the problem and then solving the problem.in order to do that, you have to first think about the problem that's creativity, and then you have to take action that's innovation. Visit his website: www.innotidityinstitute.com. And read a rough transcript of our entire interview attached here.

My guest is Mutita Panmook, a business operation strategist, host of GetUNSTUCK radio, and the CEO of Extraordinarily By Mutita She helps service-based entrepreneurs and business owners around the world to systemize, automate, and delegate their business operations to get back at least 10 hours a week without sacrificing their lifestyle.She believes that time is the number one commodity in the world that you can’t get back once it’s gone. Because of that, Mutita helps small business owners and entrepreneurs build and design efficient business that supports their lifestyle with the Get UNSTUCK Method.Mutita’s mission is to help business owners and entrepreneurs getting unstuck from working in the hamster wheel. The goal is to reclaim their time to be with their families, do what they love with joy, or even travel the world, whenever they want, wherever they want, with whomever they want and letting their business work for them.She is also a host of GetUNSTUCK Podcast that helps entrepreneurs get unstuck in their journey through the guest experts’ experiences. Mutita’s joy is when her clients keep making positive impact on the world and become unstuckable.Connect at https://www.getunstuckmethod.com/resources/Find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutitapanmook/

In today's episode, we talk with David Cummins, Ph.D. about overcoming blocks to our creativity.David says, "Since learning Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), helping people has become much more effective, quick, and significantly more fun for me and the people I have helped.  I appreciate RRT because I can help people move their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to where they want them -- without dragging them through the mud of the past. What I have found is that by helping the person get to an open relaxed state, their minds become much more responsive to moving in the direction the person wishes. Clients regularly report that the process was interesting, easy, and left them feeling lighter and clearer."He adds, "The process uses many painless techniques that naturally moves the person where they want to be going. What I find is that these shifts tend to be effortless and long-lasting because the changes are in the person’s best interest and it happens on multiple levels at the same time. RRT has shown to be effective in helping to clear depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, guilt, and most other mental health issues."Feel free to contact David if you have any questions about the process. You may also visit the RRT website for more information.In addition, David says, "Because of the effectiveness of RRT online, I provide online therapy sessions for those who may need this service."

Meet Lisa David Olsen, a business humorist and creative coach.So many fun ideas in this episode, and so many ways to connect with Lisa to learn more.http://lisadavidolson.com/https://instagram.com/lisadavidolson?igshid=1or8swbebxh74https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stranger-connections/id1516167809http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-david-olson-80376612https://www.facebook.com/lisa.olson.improv.buddyShe also has a Facebook group called Counter Clockwise, with nearly 3 thousand members in 4 months.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732205906/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_4NE3GYAJSPW31J0RA305LisaLisaDavidOlson.com

Todd Giannattasio is a veteran marketing expert who has been featured by Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Huffington Post for his proven systems to grow brands, generate leads, and increase sales in our constantly evolving, digital world. His combination of fundamental principles and modern marketing strategies are what create a force multiplier for businesses.He is certified in sales and marketing from DigitalMarketer.com, Hubspot, and the Jordan Belfort Straight Line Sales and Persuasion System. He has been a featured speaker at the Propelify Innovation Festival, presenting to a combined audience of 24,000 attendees.Todd has been working in digital communications and marketing since 2003. Over that time, he’s worked with some of the biggest companies in the world from Universal Records to BASF, and with growing startups and small businesses.He is currently the founder of The Growth Suite and Tresnic Media and cofounder, CMO of [email protected]://www.tresnicmedia.com/http://twitter.com/tresnicmediawww.linkedin.com/in/toddgiannattasio/

Morry Zelcovitch The World's First And Only Brainwave Entrainment Engineer Morry says:Quantum Brainwave Entrainment started when I was a child. I had many problems. I heard thousands of voices in my head, and I had severe depression. I was always getting into trouble and was unbelievably accident-prone. I have dislocated my shoulders alone over 150 times. I won’t even get into the myriad of broken bones, shredded tendons, and ligaments, concussions, etc.Something inside me made me start looking into the brainwave entrainment field...And I began to observe that sometimes, time would seem to move faster and more pleasantly than at other times.I eventually made the connection that when time seemed to move quicker, the sounds I was hearing were more rhythmic in nature. And when time seemed to be at a painful standstill, the surrounding sounds were far more disjointed in nature".This experience was the beginning of a 20-year odyssey of deep study and research into the field of quantum brainwave entrainment.After many years of using other people’s products, with some limited success, I was determined to figure out why these recordings seemed to work only in a minor way when all of the research I read suggested the effects should be more dominant than what I was experiencing.I decided that my best route to understanding was learning at the feet of an expert in the field. So I contacted the world's foremost expert in the field of brainwave entrainment, David Siever C.E.T. and discovered some invaluable secrets that I just could not get anywhere else.After several years of learning from David Siever I’m now one of the few in the world who actually can claim to be a "certified Brainwave Entrainment Engineer/Specialist" and have the education to back it up!Now I’ve conquered those extra voices in my head and severe depression. It's become my mission in life to help others improve their quality of life without the use of dangerous and habit-forming drugs. www.themorrymethod.com  Twitter - @themorrymethod  https://www.linkedin.com/in/morryzelcovitch 

This is a fantastic high-energy interview with The BizBros -- my friends, Luis and Fonzi.So good that I've included an entire transcript!Hear the highlights including:the publishing pyramidminimal viable contentconsistency and accountabilitythe power of LIVE!I saved this one for our milestone episode 75!!!In this episode of Unlocking your World of Creativity, Mark talks to the Bizbros. They are Luis and Fonzi, a couple of brothers from Venezuela who started their entrepreneurship in the US, and now they have a company dedicated to providing marketing and content services for all types of contacts.Not quite the sameEven though Luis and Fonzi are brothers, they have vastly different personalities and that also means getting two unique takes on the same project. So Luis takes care of the operational side of things whereas Fonzi focuses on the creative side of things. How it all startedThroughout their childhood, Luis and Fonzi were not like other kids. For starters, they lived in Venezuela where entrepreneurship was not common. But they started as kids, they were creative and resourceful. Their parents always made them work to get what they wanted and this made them very aware of much thought and work that went into getting the things they wished for. Eventually, this mentality came to them as adults where they devised a way to transform their ideas into a business together. What they doLuis and Fonzi offer only one service in their agency. However, this is not a weakness for them. The focus in being the best there is in their field. The Bizbros grab long-form content and turn it into a ton of amazing assets for whatever objective organic paid media and what that comes at. So it's basically leveraging your platform. So we offer that as a service for other people inside of that, there are different phases. There are about seven phases that we've been able to develop, with our team to do that. They essentially leverage your platform and are looking to boost up the visits to their site.They started printing t-shirts in Florida to now have a full agency of social media marketing. They built some brick-and-mortar campaigns, diversified the service aspect, and also hired a coach to help them with the business. From there, it was a smoother sail. What makes content profitable? Or how does one think about content in the context of profit? Basically, their approach to content is to make it evergreen, useful and that the content is a bridge to create more customer relationships that help to grow the numbers. Is not about just delivering any content, is about looking at who the reader is, what they need, and how to connect with them in an organic way that produces content that is leveraging relationships for strategic partnerships.“45 Live Challenge”So what is their 45 Live challenge? Is a challenge they took in which they would daily "live" on their Facebook for 45 days. What is interesting is that they have not been able to finish this challenge as being constant does give results: each time they engage in this challenge they have to leave it because they gain a new client to work with! So basically, the brothers believe that determination and being constant is also another way to generate genuine engagement with the clients. Right now they actually doing this challenge again, at around 5:00 PM they have their welcome class before starting the actual challenge. The point is to measure their consistency and hold each other accountable. As they go to post live for 45 days, they're actually doing it too, and there might be some surprises along the way that prepared for everybody to make it a fun experience.So, to recap: the brothers have a publishing agency where they offer amazing content and guide and the most recent 45 live challenge. For those interested in joining the challenge just go to 45.live, and you’ll be added to the Facebook group and you’ll be ready to go! We love to bring you this podcast of not only inspirational and creative thinking but these tools and methods and models, like the ones the Bizbros have talked us about. Furthermore,  they've offered us connections, opportunities; thus connecting you to the people that you need to build your team and community. Remove the friction, remove the judgment, remove this sort of self-imposed restrictions that you put on yourself, and get your creative work, whatever that is. From a podcast to a photography exhibit, to a book, to a record, whatever it is you're making, let's get it out into the world. And that's our goal here at this podcast.Connect with them at https://www.contentisprofit.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BIZBROSCO/

Today’s guest is Kyle Kruger. Kyle has a profound gift for bringing the right people together, at the right time to create some powerful momentum in the world. He started his professional career, after earning his bachelor’s degree, in the Aviation Industry as an Air Traffic Controller. He has his private pilot’s license, is an accredited investor, and owns and operates four small businesses. Kyle is the founder and community builder of “The P.A.C.K Mastermind”. Now, you’re going to love this, this is a virtual mastermind for entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop new business opportunities, innovate with diverse industry experts, and develop lifelong relationships with like-minded people. The mission of the mastermind is for its members to achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals more efficiently and faster than tackling those goals on their own. He’s a family and businessman with a big heart, and on a massive mission to help people just like you and me to build our dream business by leveraging the power of community. I’m honored to have Kyle Kruger on the show!Here is a direct link just for listeners of this podcast:stinson.thepackmastermind.com

Meet Laurel Mintz, the principal of Elevate My Brand.https://www.elevatemybrand.com/Inspired by the innovative consulting work she executed early in her career with prestigious brands like Public House Restaurant Group, Bassett Furniture, and Julie Hewett Cosmetics, Laurel knew she wanted to play bigger. Over a decade later, Laurel has created an agency family serving both startups and blue-chip global brands like Facebook, Verizon Digital Media Services, PAW Patrol, and Zendesk. Laurel’s favorite saying is FIOGID. Figure it out, get it done. And that’s exactly what’s brought the agency top talent and accolades since 2009. Laurel sits on the Board of Directors for NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship), the Women Founders Network, and the UCLA Restaurant Conference. She is a mentor for The Women’s Global Leaders Initiative and advises LAVA (Los Angeles Venture Association). Laurel and the agency have recently won the W3 Silver Award for the PAW Patrol Road Patrol Campaign, the Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award, the LABJ Women in Business Award, Comerica and LA Lakers’ Women’s Business Award, among others.

Mitch Beinhaker is a business lawyer and estate attorney who runs a solo legal & consulting practice representing business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals.Through his 28 years of experience, Mitchell has handled business development, marketing, firm management, along with business transactional work for clients of the firm. He has extensive experience with corporate governance, commercial transactions, real estate, and risk analysis. He creator and host of his own podcast – The Accidental Entrepreneur – where he interviews successful business people and professionals who share their knowledge and help you develop your business.

Meet today's guest Jeff Venn, a life architect, business owner, and mentor to young entrepreneurs.​He says, "Many people will tell you where to go, what to do, and how to live, but there's a higher path and calling inside of you that only you can unearth.​ It's time to stop living by other people's scripts and expectations for your life and have your own awakening. I've done this in my own life, taking a forward-thinking, progressive approach to building and running my businesses and how I build and run my days."​In our interview, we discuss:How he started and built Create Studios, a digital marketing agencyHis outreach work at  c o n v e r g e, a community for young entrepreneursHow music influences his life

Bree Noble is the CEO of a Female Musician Academy, helping female musicians to make money from their music.And she also has some great podcasts of her own: The Women of Substance Music Podcast, the Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast. How do you take someone from just a great singer to a star?Bree explains that while she works in the music industry, not everything depends on talent. There is an element of constant risk-taking, perseverance, effort and even a bit of luck to finally get your music and talent out there. “You have to take a risk yourself, but then you have to have the perseverance and put in the effort to keep going when that doesn't work out the first time.”Bree also explains that the real secret of successful musicians is not only going viral or getting notices by a big-shot producer but rather focusing on hard work and dedication to the art they’re passionate about. “You know, when you have a small business, nobody knows who you are when you first start, you've got to start off on word of mouth and referrals and start getting your name out there. And it's just the same with musicians.”Back in the day, the only way for musicians to be noticed was through getting a record label deal and taking how. Nowadays, with Spotify, Youtube, and those platforms, amateur artists can showcase their music in those platforms and build their career from the ground without necessarily waiting for a label. So while yes, there is a market there to get the exposure that doesn’t take away the element of constant hard work needed to be a truly successful musician. For one thing, you can generate income from streams by building a fan base. Working as a freelancer, session recordings, teaching, or anything else, you can stream, and once you build a good enough fan base you can monetize from it and you’re also constantly getting the word out about your music and what you do. your fan base is, is an asset that can work for you in so many different ways. Sure, you can start a career without them or you can have a fan base that will support you and assist to intimate concerts or studio classes. The best venues for your music genreBree advises that you don't try to fit your music into a place where it doesn't belong because it will just be frustrating. There are so many micro-genres now that you can find a place where your music fits absolutely perfectly into that. Bree tells us how she combined Christian music and Broadway music and jazz all in the same performance, you've got an audience that likes variety. So you're not stuck in one genre. You just need to know what your audience is, where you are and how you can serve them.Right now, you don’t need to live in a specific place to make your music career happen. Social media, Clubhouse, and others are platforms where you can share your music globally and you can take advantage of the opportunities the internet offers. Now you don’t need to be in a particular city to meet people. Courses, curriculum, coaching -- teaching artists, how to be better business people. Bree says that she is a hands-on creator who likes to sit down, jot down a few bullet points and then go on a live stream and talk to get her creative juices going. That way she comes up with her ideas in a much more active manner that makes her feel productive. She also told us that she is finding her podcasts much more fun than a single-event summit.What are some of the topics Bree covers in her podcast?Making money from musicWays to be more efficient while making money from music Different tools to use to make your life easier Female-centered businesses What, what advice or insight would Bree have for someone who is a female and entrepreneur and a musician right now?Consider thinking about yourself as an entrepreneur Find a community of like-minded female entrepreneur musicians like yourself or aspiring ones that are doing what you're wanting to do, where you can get that kind of support.Mentorship and having a group of supportive other females is really important.Make sure to follow Bree in all her projects and find out more about how to make money from your music by going to her website: profitablemusician.com. And if you're a female artists and you're looking for a community, Bree has a free community, a place where you can be with other artists that are trying to do the same thing. That's the female indie musician community on Facebook. And you can access that by going to WOScommunity.com.