An Excellent Example of Being Human | Leadership | Wealth | Impact with Tory Dube

Well, well, well.. it's finally here. Introducing 'This Feels Important' with Tory Dube & Kari Keating, launching June 18, 2021. This Feels Important is an exploration into the hairy, scary, weird, and sometimes orgasmic journey of navigating our ever-evolving relationships to self, others and the world around us. Your hosts - along with a lineup of epic guests - open the floor for honest discussions about the taboo feels (sex! money!), the painful feels (miscarriages! divorce! grief!), and the fun feels (psychedelics! sex again!) that are inevitable, necessary and freaking important as we all navigate the highs, lows, and in-betweens of the human experience. #thisfeelsimportant Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever else you listen to your pods.  Also, come join the conversation over on Instagram at @this_feels_important. 

You all are in for a whirlwind today. One of my favorite humans joins the pod - Dr. Tyler Forbes. Tyler is the co-owner and co-founder of Breathe Degrees, and when he opens his mouth it’s like a TED Talk.   Breathe Degrees is a revolutionary new wellness and fitness experience that uses cutting edge breathwork, exercise, contrast hydrotherapy, music, and the power of community to achieve science-backed mind and body benefits. And trust me, Tyler loves the science.   In this life-changing conversation, you’ll learn the real reason we try to attract people, why failure is the ultimate way to achieve success, why zebras hold the answers to stress, and what truly makes us happy. Tyler drops so many truth bombs in this conversation - get ready to have your notepad handy.   HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR CONVERSATION 2:09 - The legacy Tyler wants to leave on earth 5:48 - How to see the world for what it truly is (and why it's important) 8:49 - Why you need stress to thrive in your life 13:31 - We have to push ourselves to the limit to be happy 16:06 - Tyler hates running (and why he does it anyway) 20:35 - A shortcut to higher intelligence 25:14 - How your breath can help you get better connected to your community 29:03 - Why suffering is the key to connection 31:35 - Tory and her mom attend a class... 33:47 - Breathwork as bootcamp? 35:59 - The true fountain of youth 39:34 - The destination is never what makes you happy 42:08 - Why you must work on your breath as you do your mind and body    CONNECT WITH TYLER Connect at their website: https://breathedegrees.com/ Find on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathedegrees/  Engage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathedegrees/  Check out the book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615  FREE BREATHE DEGREES TUTORIAL AND CLASS: https://podcast.breathedegrees.com/tory CONNECT WITH TORY Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/torydoobs/  CREDITS Interview: Tyler Forbes Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Hi, no, I am not actually pregnant. But, here we are, at the last episode of the Excellent Example of Being Human podcast.

Betsy Milne and Laura Milne are transformational business and branding coaches on a mission to empower women with the tools and motivation needed to turn a spark of an idea into full- fledged business and sought-after brand. So you’re probably thinking they’re sisters? Nope, total strangers that just happen to have the same last name.   Born from the ashes of burnout, Luscious Hustle was created to redefine what it means to "hustle" as an online entrepreneur. In less than a year, they harnessed their passion to build a six-figure business that supported the lifestyle and time- freedom they craved.   In this wide-ranging conversation on the power of women in business, the three of us discuss how to use the moon cycle in your business, how not to screw up your kids, Betsy and Laura’s soul contract, and much more. This interview will give a positive boost to all women seeking to tap into their soul’s calling.   And I also have an announcement to make - this will be the last interview episode for the Excellent Example podcast. I’ll explain all in the last solo episode, which comes out on Friday (8/23/19), but it’s my greatest honor to close out this amazing journey with my two friends of Luscious Hustle.   Highlights of our conversation: 2:29 - How did two people with the same last name, no relation, find each other and go into business? 4:25 - Betsy and Laura have a soul contract. What? 7:44 - Pivoting while pregnant at 32 weeks 10:27 - Laura's gateway to entrepreneurship 12:17 - The shift can only happen when stuff is going down 19:14 - What did they do right to have a viable business so quickly? 22:41 - Why a steady paycheck wasn't enough 24:37 - Betsy's parents aren’t like the other parents 28:30 - You're not going to f*** your kids up with crystals and tarot cards 32:21 - Why Luscious Hustle uses the moon cycle in their business 35:46 - Concrete steps to use the moon in your business 40:03 - Some real talk on astrology and Mercury retrograde 47:56 - Should you read your horoscope every day? 52:11 - The power of women partnerships in business 57:07 - Getting in contact with Luscious Hustle   Find Luscious Hustle: Connect at their website: https://www.luscioushustle.com/ Listen to their podcast: https://www.luscioushustle.com/blog Find on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luscious.hustle/ Engage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LusciousHustle/   Get connected with Tory: Check in at my website - http://www.torydube.com/ Check in with Super Connector Media - https://superconnectormedia.com/   Credits: Interview: Betsy Milne and Laura Milne Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.  

Today’s guest is one of my favorite examples of a saying I have: May your work transcend your title. May your character transcend your work. In other words, I love this person to pieces and she’s one of my closest friends because she’s the real deal.   Kari Keating is a business and growth coach, podcast host, speaker, and mom to 3 boys. She had a 17-year career in corporate America where she cultivated skills in the areas of business strategy, sales and storytelling, working for companies such as Nike, Quiksilver, lululemon and other major retailers. After she had her second baby, she became an accidental entrepreneur when she started using health and wellness products that she loved and launched herself into the network marketing industry.    While managing her growing network marketing business and motherhood, she found herself struggling to find clarity in the chaos and hired her first business coach. It was in that interaction that she realized that all the business acumen she had developed over the years could be used to help other entrepreneurs, just like her coach was helping her, launch, grow, and scale her business.    Kari has since worked with clients ranging from network marketers, coaches, photographers, recording artists, and many more - but is MOST passionate about working with entrepreneurs who want to create a business and brand that lasts. She loves helping women step into their purpose, ignite their passion and truly expand into the women they are called to be.   Highlights of our conversation: 3:21 - What would your best friends be saying behind your back?  6:01 - Each couple’s journey is incredibly hard 9:30 - How Kari has used personal growth to deepen her relationship with her partner 11:25 - Is my partner growing fast enough to keep up with me? 15:35 - Preparing your life for the inevitable hard times 16:26 - Getting Kari and her husband ready for Tony Robbins 20:49 - Harnessing your feminine energy  29:31 - Helping clients find balance between their masculine and feminine energies 37:28 - Staying grounded during a difficult stage of life 39:28 - Keeping your driving forces balanced  41:32 - Designing the life you want 43:05 - Connecting with Kari and her ideal client 45:28 - Kari’s approach to business coaching    Find Kari: Connect at her website: https://www.kari-keating.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/ See her in person: https://www.kari-keating.com/events Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-hard-mom-hard/id1439973260  Engage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-keating-446a1726   Get connected with Tory: Check in at my website - http://www.torydube.com/ Check in with Super Connector Media - https://superconnectormedia.com/   Credits: Interview: Kari Keating Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

It's so tempting, so easy to overcomplicate EVERYTHING. So, we're going back to basics today. Other episodes mentioned & worth a listen: - 'You are what you ingest' - 'It's an intimacy issue'

*Just a heads up for little listeners - sexual content is discussed in this episode* Psychotherapist and Therapeutic Relationship Coach™, Rachel Wright is recognized as one of the freshest voices on modern and millennial relationships. Referred to as “bridging the gap between a self-help book and a therapist’s couch,” she is one half of Wright Wellness Center, where together with her husband, they are changing how we view and work on our relationships, sex lives, and mental health.  Rachel has worked with thousands of couples on everything from anxiety to communication and is an international speaker, sex educator, writer, and co-host of the popular Bachelor-themed podcast, The Wright Reasons. She has been featured widely in the media including Cheddar TV, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, CNN, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, NBC News Radio, Huffington Post, PsychologyToday, Refinery29, MindBodyGreen, Bustle, and dozens of other outlets.   This interview does not hold back. How many times should we be having sex each month? How does one handle different libidos? I’m the super boss woman, how do I keep my relationships going strong? Rachel answers so many questions you’ve been having with your girlfriends in private in a lighthearted, funny, and actionable manner. And she provides numerous resources to take with you after this revelatory conversation.   Highlights of our conversation: 3:37 - What is the best thing someone would say behind your back? 5:18 - A question to determine if you can orgasm 8:45 - The different ways men and women experience orgasms 11:23 - Good sex does not mean orgasm 14:03 - Mismatched libidos 16:45 - Solutions for bridging the libido gap 19:12 - How much sex do healthy couples have?  21:12 - Why does libido change over time? 24:17 - What keeps us with someone isn’t the same thing that brings us together 26:24 - Masculine and feminine energies  30:46 - Transitioning from work to being present with your partner 35:04 - Rituals to keep your relationship strong  37:21 - What if partners are on different spirituality journeys 40:53 - Rachel's top three relationship tips   Find Rachel: Connect at her website: https://wrightwellnesscenter.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewright_rachel/ Read the sex toy guide: https://wrightwellnesscenter.com/sex-toy-guide/ Learn about Ladies & Libidos 2019 - https://wrightwellnesscenter.com/lldiy/ Get your free Communication Scripts - https://wrightwellnesscenter.com/communication-scripts-opt-in/ Read Come As You Are - https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090   Get connected with Tory: Check in at my website - http://www.torydube.com/ Check in with Super Connector Media - https://superconnectormedia.com/   Credits: Interview: Rachel Wright Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

After Monique Benebou’s debut on Season 2 of The Voice, and many years in the pop music industry, she decided to shift her focus from the mainstream, to her own unique path of conscious music creation and healing arts.   At first unsupported by most, she knew she had to sacrifice the safety and security of the path most taken to truly find fulfillment in her individual purpose and unique gifts. What this meant was a journey from the head to the heart, through uncertainty, discomfort, and surrender, in order to serve a higher cause and fulfill her soul’s calling.   Now, as a pioneer and leader within the conscious music movement, Monique has earned international recognition for her songwriting abilities and performance.    In addition, to her artistic offerings, she facilitates powerful workshops, coaching courses and one-on-one mentorships, supporting throat chakra and personal truth activations, artist development and masterful storytelling processes. Monique focuses on the power of language, frequency and teaches individualized creation methods, to bring out the unique essence within each artist.   Stay to the end for a very special gift offered by Monique to our audience. May you be as moved by this incredible human being as I am…    Highlights of our conversation: 2:23 - Getting to know Monique 4:45 - What Monique would love to hear people say about her 6:40 - The lessons Monique learned when singing before 100 million people 9:34 - How Monique stays true to herself 12:56 - Inspiring others by sharing her successes and struggles 14:18 - Monique's musical journey 20:17 - Making music on her own terms 21:51 - Monique sings acapella and shares a poem 30:11 - Prioritizing self to achieve alignment 34:27 - Finding the balance between introversion and extroversion as a performer 37:31 - How Monique relies on self-trust and instinct 39:16 - Getting connected to Monique’s world   Find Monique: Connect at her website: https://www.moniquebenabou.com Support Monique’s album: https://www.gofundme.com/its-not-a-dream-anymore Even if my voice shakes: http://monique-benabou.mykajabi.com/even-if-my-voice-shakes Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquebenabou/   Credits: Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew [at] 51features.com.  

Tory's philosophy for moving through analysis paralysis.  

Karissa, or “KK,” is Tony Robbins top female trainer and performance strategist. At 25-years-old and hand selected by Tony, she’s the youngest woman to ever hold the role and the only woman in the last decade. KK travels across North America 354 days out of the year speaking to a variety of different teams, companies, groups, and organizations on the areas of mindset, success habits, leadership and sales mastery.  Her unique approach blends her background in organizational communication and theory with human psychology. Karissa’s mission is to ignite others to fearlessly pursue their goals by shattering limitations and living by design rather than by default. This conversation will leave you with so much energy to take on your day and any challenge in front of you. Through insightful questions, inspiring quotes, and a few gut-belly laughs, KK’s powerful presence will get passed on to you in this podcast.    Highlights of our conversation: 2:13 - What is the legacy you want to leave? 3:14 - Being the only female trainer in Tony Robbins' company 5:06 - The psychology behind overcoming your limiting beliefs 6:32 - One question to shift your mindset 9:02 - Life before Tony 17:45 - Dealing with constant moments of doubt 21:34 - What to ask yourself when you are ready to give up 22:31 - Diving into "Fake it until you make it." 24:33 - Moving every 3 months 26:09 - What could you change to take care of THIS need? 27:27 - The 3 most common questions KK receives 30:00 - Ripping up your life's timeline 31:58 - KK's biggest professional challenge 34:08 - What are the things that light you up? 37:08 - Is there something beyond the human experience? 42:17 - KK gets her eyes read... 47:46 - Get connected with KK   Connect with Karissa: Visit her website - https://www.karissakouchis.com/ Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/missskariss/   Credits: Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar  Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew [at] 51features.com.  

Today’s guest is close to home, close to the heart - my BOSS. I am the Director of Client Growth at Super Connector Media (SCM), and Chris Winfield is THE super connector that started it all. As co-founder and CEO of SCM, Chris successfully built SCM on the concept of HOPE - helping one person every day. As a serial entrepreneur, Chris created Unfair Advantage Live, the world's premier publicity event connecting entrepreneurs to the media. And the Unfair Advantage Accelerator program, supporting entrepreneurs through publicity and marketing into the next level of their businesses.   Prior to starting Super Connector Media, Chris worked with executives from many of the world’s best-known companies, including Disney, Virgin, Macy’s, Viacom, Conde Nast, Intuit, NBC and many others. To put it simply, Chris gives entrepreneurs an “unfair advantage” when it comes to getting more publicity, making connections and growing their companies. Chris currently lives in New York City with his daughter, Vivienne, his life and business partner, Jen Gottlieb, and their three dogs. This episode is packed with so many ahas and soundbites -- in fact, after this interview I decided to permanently add something to the podcast based on how moved I was by Chris. Learn how we mutually didn’t like each other the first time we met, how I didn’t understand why my bestie was with this man, to serious issues like addiction recovery, being in line with your values, and so much more.   Highlights of our conversation: 3:44 - Chris’s two-interaction rule (and how it benefited Tory) 7:48 - How Chris got started helping entrepreneurs 12:03 - Chris realizes his ambitions from childhood won't fulfill him 13:32 - The source of Chris's years-long addiction journey 17:31 - Chris's addiction recovery journey helps him start to connect the dots 20:39 - The experiment that helped Chris learn from his company's implosion 23:57 - What addiction was attempting to hide from Chris 25:41 - How Chris stays on the road to recovery 28:42 - What gets Chris the most excited 32:34 - The power of 51% 34:45 - Why Chris as an introvert feels compelled to be visible 41:24 - Chris answers the jar of LOLz (and adds a great prompt)   Connect with Chris: Visit his website - https://superconnectormedia.com/ Get set for Unfair Advantage Live! - https://events.chriswinfield.com/ Engage on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chriswinfield/ Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/chriswinfield   Credits: Interview: Chris Winfield Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar  Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew [at] 51features.com.

In the age of big banks, corporate greed, climate crisis, mass shootings, algorithmic marketing and more... We have a simple starting point. And I nominate us to take the lead.  Shout out to Chris Winfield who inspired this conversation - it's no coincidence this episode is coming out on this birthday!  

Erin Titensor is a Dallas Mom of two small boys that wanted a real connection with other moms. She started her Instagram @secretlivesofmoms and immediately received positive feedback and comments from moms that were grateful for her frank look into their daily life and struggles. She gives a genuine and truthful look at mom life. She tackles difficult subjects like depression and anxiety and real-life problems. Through her Instagram, she has made a deep connection with many of her followers.    After seeing the amazing growth from her Instagram account, she decided to diversify her business and entered the online store business in May 2018. At the time she started considering ideas for a second business she didn't even know what e-commerce was! Since then she has built an incredibly successful online business called Simple and Blush. She uses influencer marketing exclusively and is the perfect example of how using e-commerce can help an influencer build a business that can have multiple income sources.   This conversation will leave you bursting out in laughter and tears. One of my editor’s favorite conversations (and he listens to a ton!), Erin offers wisdom on motherhood, business, overcoming adversity - this has it all. A truly powerful conversation on some serious topics that should be discussed as openly and bravely as Erin is willing to go. Big love to her. And a classic poop story.   Told you it had it all.   Highlights of our conversation: 2:34 - Tory and Erin compare sports-celebrity fathers & dropping out of school 6:24 - Erin's journey from depression through suicide to starting a family 10:07 - Erin realizes a major mistake about motherhood 12:46 - Erin's postpartum symptoms manifest differently for child #2 14:06 - "I don't love being a mom all the time." 17:13 - Erin's mom teaches her e-commerce 18:59 - How Simple and Blush helps moms 21:46 - How Erin went from idea to product to successful business 24:48 - The power of Instagram influencers (and the secret to finding the REAL influencers) 31:25 - Life with Erin's partner, being a mom, and a business owner 34:04 - Getting help if your partner doesn't get it 37:23 - The first step if you're in the motherhood doldrums 40:47 - Erin's two transformative moments (one Erin talks about publicly for the first time) 48:52 - Erin's invitations for you   Connect with Erin: Check out Simple and Blush - https://simpleandblush.com/ Coaching with Erin - https://www.erintitensor.com/ Follow Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/secretlivesofmoms Connect with Simple and Blush - https://www.instagram.com/simpleandblush/   Credits: Interview: Erin Titensor Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar  Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features - andrew [at] 51features.com

This one is for those who are driven by how they *feel* and their intuition. Time for a Level 2 conversation about energy integrity and how you can further master your mind, body and soul.  Want more Tory? Visit ToryDube.com.

Laura McKowen is one of the foremost voices in the modern recovery movement, having helped thousands of people reframe addiction and transform their lives through her writing, teaching, and speaking.   She writes an award-winning blog, hosted the iTunes Top 100 HOME podcast, and currently hosts Spiritualish, a show that provides an irreverent take on self-development and spirituality. She has been featured in WebMD, New York Post, Huffington Post, the TODAY show, and more.   Laura has an MBA from Babson College and spent 15 years in advertising, managing million-dollar accounts for Fortune 100 companies before transitioning to writing and teaching. She’s the founder of The Bigger Yes and We Are the Luckiest, online programs for personal development and sobriety. She teaches workshops and retreats all over the United States. Her first book, We Are The Luckiest: The Unexpected Joy of a Sober Life is forthcoming in January 2020.   Even if alcohol is not an area you struggle with, you will benefit immensely from our conversation. From great book recommendations, to powerful quotes, to moving poems, everyone will get something out of Laura’s insights and well-earned wisdom. “Sometimes I can hear my bones straining under the weight of all the lives I'm not living.” This conversation will encourage you to continue to seek out your best life.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:24 - Jen Gottlieb is a tear whisperer 2:58 - Getting to know Laura 5:51 - Laura experiences sobriety for the first time during her pregnancy 9:53 - Single parenting to a DUI and night in jail 12:23 - Why ignoring or avoiding your potential could destroy you 15:04 - Your pain is not a problem, it's an invitation to something bigger. 18:25 - The one benefit of hell 23:47 - Tory's decade-long conspiracy belief gets debunked 25:39 - Should everyone be sober? 28:32 - Am I limiting my potential with a glass of wine and binging Netflix? 31:04 - What does “We are the luckiest” mean? 35:23 - It's not about alcohol, it's about whatever gets you hooked. And this can help you. 37:05 - Tory asks Laura a deeply vulnerable question 39:11 - What does spiritualish mean? 41:02 - What does a daily practice with God look like? 44:46 - The value and power of prayer 46:13 - Laura answers the jar of LOLz   Connect with Laura: Visit her website - https://www.lauramckowen.com/ Pre-order We are the Luckiest - https://www.lauramckowen.com/books Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laura_mckowen/ Listen to her podcast - https://www.lauramckowen.com/podcasts   Credits: Interview: Laura McKowen Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - andrew [at] 51features.com

You can shut down, melt down, drown it out, drink it up, eat yourself into a damn coma.. Or You can take the left instead. In this episode we look at resistance and the powerful opportunities these frustrating moments provide.

Lisa Bean is a leading transformational speaker, business coach and vlogging baddass! Through her daily vlog, her 12-week online course and her epic 12-month group coaching program, Lisa shows purpose-driven entrepreneurs how to build a six-figure business doing what they love so they can live, work, and sleep anywhere in the world! Lisa lives in the UK with her partner Alice and their little whippet Sasha, and travels all over the world speaking, training and making videos to inspire others to follow their passions! In this inspired conversation we talk about how she went from running and quitting two six-figure businesses, why we should do bad days full tilt, and how Lisa makes moving every year work for her. For people struggling with burnout, depression, struggling to find their place in this universe, this conversation will help give you some clarity on next steps you can take.   Highlights of our conversation: 2:21 - How to find peers, colleagues, and mentors 4:18 - The rule of thirds (to help you stay sane) 7:14 - How moving every year has unlocked her goals 11:10 - Why Lisa couldn't get out of bed with two six-figure businesses 19:47 - Answer this question today 23:14 - The realization that helped Lisa move past what other people thought of her 25:59 - Lisa's mantra (includes the word s*%#) 27:03 - The most important thing you can share for the world 29:55 - Do bad days f'ing good 32:49 - The reasons Lisa cut her hair off 38:04 - What is a soul contract? 43:30 - The Time Millionaire changes Lisa’s life 47:37 - Who Lisa serves and how to find her 48:53 - Lisa answers the jar of LOLz   Connect with Lisa: Visit her website - https://daretogrow.co.uk/ Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daretogrowuk/ Find on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lisambean View her free, three-part video series - https://daretogrow.co.uk/how-to-make-money-online/. Subscribe to her daily vlog - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kk3RAQm527-vdqnC0rghA/   Credits: Interview: Lisa Bean Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - andrew [at] 51features.com

There's one thing 'successful people' are willing to do that set's them apart from from the crowd of 'I wish I could's. Wanna know? Listen to this episode and I invite you to implement TODAY! Learn more about Tory, Super Connector Media and Unfair Advantage Live at http://www.torydube.com/. 

We’ve been on break for a few weeks preparing to relaunch 3.0 of the pod, and it’s my greatest pleasure to introduce our first guest. You’ll notice he is NOT an entrepreneur, but he sure takes his career seriously. He has the spunk and soul of an entrepreneur, and he’s just a guy from a small town with big aspirations (who went on to attain his goals!) This human has been in my life since middle school - and he’s one of the kindest, most driven, most pure people I've had the honor of knowing and loving. He only eats chicken fingers and pizza and absolutely refuses to acknowledge any of my inappropriate comments about what he would call “gross things,” but I can forgive him for that.  Please welcome the Director of Premium Hospitality Sales for Madison Square Garden (you read that right - the guy who has access to every amazing artist or sports event that comes through NYC), my dear friend Patrick Walcek. We talk about how he went from cleaning stadium trash to mascot to his current job, how the lessons of a wedding speech could 10x your business, the two-word phrase that will change how you network, and more. Enjoy the distillation of a successful career in under 45 minutes.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:39 - Seeking unique paths to reach your ideal career 4:28 - Surviving with an unpaid internship in an expensive city 7:34 - How recycling plastic helped sell the Knicks on Pat 10:14 - Why picking up garbage could make you a great manager 14:01 - The Mascot Mindset 20:56 - How to bring your ideas to life 22:55 - Practicing a wedding speech could land your next client 27:43 - How to get your team to excel 30:13 - Concrete ways to get to know your co-workers better 31:36 - Name your why and other practices to be a better salesperson 35:18 - The two-word phrase that will change your networking forever 39:54 - Pat answers the jar of LOLz 42:40 - The power of a good manager   Connect with Pat: Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-walcek-1165342a/   Credits: Interview: Pat Walcek Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - andrew [at] 51features.com

You had a plan. You told everyone about the plan. You invested so much money, time and energy into the plan. Did I mention YOU TOLD EVERYONE ABOUT THE PLAN. FOR YEARS. ... then something else came up. That looks completely different. SOO... Are you a fraud? Were you never serious about the *thing* you were so passionate about? How can you tell your friends and family you've changed your mind? This episode is for you.

Tamara Arnold is the founder and creator of the Chakra Business Academy, assisting spirit-driven entrepreneurs from all over the world to find their stardust and create an impact with their movement.   This conversation is for all the magical people that know they’re magical. Hint - if you’re here, that’s you.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:29 - How do I know if there’s an entity in my house? 2:22 - Getting to know Tamara 6:03 - Breaking the stigma on mental health 9:51 - Trying to raise and support your child fighting mental illness 11:50 - A primer on energies 12:56 - What is the stigma Tamara is breaking? 15:21 - Tamara's journey to chakra energy coach 23:57 - How do people know they are an empath? 26:59 - Follow your knowing (and Tamara's dramatic awakening) 32:26 - Protecting your energy as an empath 41:57 - What does chakras and spiritual gifts have to do with my business? 48:17 - Tamara answers the jar of LOLz   Connect with Tamara: Visit her website - https://www.tamaraarnold.ca Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamaraarnoldauthor/ Find her books - https://www.amazon.com/Tamara-Arnold/e/B071LGN38J?ref=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000   Credits: Interview: Tamara Arnold Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com

I've seen (and probably been at some point) most flavors of entrepreneur... The Hasty Entrepreneur The Broke and Busy Entrepreneur  The Paralyzed Entrepreneur The Victim Entrepreneur The Whispering Entrepreneur (lol) All EVERY SINGLE KIND, if willing, has been able to become what we all want to actually be.... the Irresistible Entrepreneur. The Irresistible Entrepreneur posses an ease and core confidence that makes everyone say... hot damn, I want some of that. In today's episode we discuss the 5 keys that every entrepreneur knows and implements! 

Between her 14-season run as a co-host on VH1 and her acclaimed starring role in a Broadway national tour, Jen Gottlieb is no stranger to the stage. Now, she’s teaching others how to become the star of their own show.   Jen collaborates with life and business partner Chris Winfield to deliver Unfair Advantage Live, a 3 day live event in New York City that gives ambitious entrepreneurs an all-access pass to the couple’s extensive circle of media contacts.   Jen, herself has used the media to build a multi 6 figure coaching business in the health and wellness space. She has been featured on CBS News, PBS’s Life and Living, Good Morning Washington, Bold TV and The American Dream. You can also find her in publications like Shape, Self, Women's Health, Well + Good and Thrillist just to name a few.   Drawing on her vast media network and her background in television, Jen now helps her aspiring business leader clients make the connections they need to go from FOMO to famous — fast, landing them spots on Entrepreneur, ABC, NBC, Inc Magazine, US News & World Report,  Forbes, Fortune and hundreds of other media outlets.   Highlights of our conversation: 2:44 - Jen's progress since episode #1 (and the importance of mindset in PR) 6:28 - The secrets to making money 8:00 - Upgrading to the next version of you 12:08 - Getting your business in front of the world 14:39 - Social media celebrity vs. true expertise 17:21 - The shortcut for success 21:11 - Guidance for those with zero connections 27:26 - The exercise to get you started today connecting 36:00 - Another unfair advantage 38:08 - Attend Unfair Advantage Live (with Tory!) and the importance of saying yes 43:51 - You can't connect the dots looking forward, only backwards   Connect with Jen: Visit her website - https://www.jenleahgottlieb.com/ Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/ Attend Unfair Advantage Live - https://events.chriswinfield.com/ Listen to Jen’s first podcast with Tory - http://www.torydube.com/excellentexample/2018/5/21/shift-your-choices-shape-your-outcome-with-elite-fitness-trainer-jennifer-leah-gottlieb   Credits: Interview: Jen Gottlieb Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com

Today’s episode is all about what to do when you’re stretched, you’re stressed, you’re knocked out of orbit and can’t figure out what the hell do with yourself. What I am about to teach is you is something I teach to all of my entrepreneurs and private corporate clients — this is a principle I use EVERY time I am overwhelmed — and if you implement this shiz your life is going to change. I do say the F word a couple times in this episode so if you have littles around… this may not be the best one for them to hear :)

Lisa Hyde, author of the recently released book Be StrongHer, is a serial entrepreneur, beauty, health and wellness expert, and founder of The Confidence Crown, a lifestyle brand and weekly podcast delivering authentic and compelling content for women.   As a motivational speaker and inspirational coach, Lisa uses her infectious energy to empower women to become the “Queen of their life!”   A former Hollywood talent agent and manager, Lisa traded her corporate life for more time and financial freedom through network marketing. Now, she helps women across the globe pursue their passion of owning their own business while improving their confidence inside and out. Lisa resides in Los Angeles with her fur baby Weegie.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:28 - Getting to know Lisa 7:20 - Lisa's transition from agent to author and speaker 12:25 - Navigating your fears to reach your goals 15:45 - What do you tell yourself at your lowest point? 17:41 - You must be willing to fail 20:51 - What is a Confidence Crown? 22:05 - Real action steps to take your Crown 24:33 - I'm super stretched. What words do you have for me? 27:35 - But I'm surrounded by people unwilling to help or see me change 29:23 - Lisa shares from her book, Be StrongHer 34:01 - Confidence as a conduit to deeper intimacy 37:10 - Lisa answers the jar of LOLz   Connect with Lisa: Check out her website - http://TheConfidenceCrown.com Follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/theconfidencecrown Read Be StrongHer - https://theconfidencecrown.com/bestrongher Listen to her podcast - https://theconfidencecrown.com/confidence-crown-podcast   Credits: Interview: Lisa Hyde Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com  

Have all the tools but still not implementing? Inspired but still not implementing? This episode is for you!

Liza Witonis, Personal Wealth Coach, has been there. The end of the month would come, and she wouldn’t have enough money to buy groceries or pay her monthly bills…and she knew something had to change.   Liza teaches how to live a fulfilling life by healing your relationship with money, creating a money plan that allows you to save, build personal wealth, and pay off debt.   On her own financial journey, Liza and her husband are no longer afraid of money conversations or strategic financial plans - and their efforts have resulted in paying off over $320,000 in debt within six years. She now teaches others to do the same.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:33 - Getting to know Liza 4:32 - Liza's healing process that led to paying off her family's debt 10:15 - Approaching the hard conversation about money with my husband 13:55 - "Something is different around money in that household." Amber Lilyestrom 16:26 - Paying off debt doesn't have to be a downgrade 18:18 - Why does Tory have growing anxiety during this conversation? 20:34 - How do you feel about debt? 21:44 - Rewriting your wealth story 25:14 - The most common mindset challenges Liza sees, and Tory gets honest 30:53 - You don’t have to approach budgeting with a scarcity mindset 32:36 - The step to start getting clear on your money 36:11 - Having your values reflect your money choices 37:45 - What if only one person wants to put in the work? 39:31 - Liza answers the jar of LOLz   Connect with Liza: Check out her website - https://lizawitonis.com/ Grab your gift, "Rewrite Your Wealth Story” - https://lizawitonis.com/gift Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizawitonis/   Credits: Interview: Liza Witonis Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com

Hey you, you're MFing awesome. Let me tell you more! (Quick meditation to bring you into one of the most potent energies available to us - presence). 

Today’s guest is one of my personal mentors, a man I’ve invested lots of my money, time and energy into over the past year. And my business - ahem, my life - has completely changed because of it. He hasn’t done a podcast interview in over two years, so, we’re lucky friends. And I am releasing this episode on his 30th birthday - March 20! I bumped him up in the episode queue to get this out today. So if you’re hearing it this week, please wish him a happy birthday over on Instagram or Facebook. He’s quite introverted, so really ham it up for him. Taylor Welch is digital marketing expert and co-founder of Traffic and Funnels. He lives in Nashville with his wife - and they’re expecting their first baby.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:26 - Why is Taylor so happy? 3:33 - Getting to know Taylor 6:37 - Taylor's entrepreneurial story 8:30 - How helping his wife's salon helped him find his passion 10:48 - What if I could work from Starbucks? 14:37 - Is burning the boats a viable career strategy for an entrepreneur? 15:27 - The optimists die first 18:27 - How do you feel about the worst-case scenario? 20:17 - You too can get money to follow you around 22:03 - Changing your money story 24:19 - Taylor's most important business tactic 27:56 - The first step in changing your environment 31:09 - The single skill you must learn 33:12 - The single biggest mistake you make 35:50 - Taylor answers the jar of LOLz   Connect with Taylor: Visit his website - https://trafficandfunnels.com/ Contact on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taylorawelch Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorawelch/   Credits: Interview: Taylor Welch Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com  

The missing link to your success? Confidence. And the great news is - confidence is curated. In this episode we discuss the confidence ecosystem and how you can begin to create and embody confidence RIGHT NOW.

Today’s guest is my new brilliant friend, Dr. Mary J. Wardell - an award-winning diversity and inclusion expert, keynote speaker, and human rights and gender equity leader. An educator, higher education executive, author, and thought leader on implementing broad-based diversity strategies, Dr. Mary J. Wardell (she/her) understands the unique duty of leaders to advance social justice and inclusivity in their organizations. Dr. Wardell has served as the inaugural vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of San Francisco (USF) since 2011 and is a leadership, organization, and diversity studies lecturer in the USF School of Education and School of Management. She was the USF Dean of Students from 2008-2011 and co-founded with student activists the on-campus Gender and Sexuality Student Resource Center. Mary is also the author of Amazon best-seller: Twice as Good: Leadership and Power for Women of Color. Mary received the Most Influential Woman award by the San Francisco Business Times in 2017 and won the 2018 Human Rights award by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the 2015 San Francisco Human Rights Commission Hero Award. Dr. Wardell is the Founder of the Latinas in Leadership Forum, an annual empowerment and leadership conference for emerging Chicanx-Latinx leaders based in San Francisco. An award-winning diversity and inclusion expert, keynote speaker, and human rights and gender equity leader, Dr. Mary J. Wardell is well-equipped to guide leaders on getting things right and will guide you to build a pipeline of diverse people who will bring inclusivity into everything they do.   Highlights of our conversation: 3:37 - Growing up in the Jim Crow South 10:05 - The multicultural foundation for a lifetime of learning 11:49 - Noticing the unconscious bias in ourselves and others 16:57 - The first steps to begin your own inclusive journey 20:45 - The difference between equality and equity 27:03 - Three tips to start implementing today 34:45 - Where are we going in this country? 40:56 - The meaning behind Twice as Good 44:44 - How does one manage this serious work with the rest of your life?   Connect with Mary: Contact her organization - http://deileadershipgroup.com Read her book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NPW4FB9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-j-wardell-ghirarduzzi-2012873/   Credits: Interview: Mary Wardell Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com

Ever feel like you've been put in a blender, swirled around and left with no freaking idea who you are anymore? This is for you.

After meeting today's guest an event in NYC last month I can't stop hearing his name everywhere. And all those mouths mentioning his name considers him one of their greatest assets and friends - I don’t think that is just luck! Matthew Kimberley helps small businesses sell more and sell with sophistication. He also spends a lot of time providing strategic counsel to business owners around the what, when and how of running their companies. By the endless testimonials on his site - it’s clear, he’s a god. (We're kidding. Kind of.) Highlights of our conversation: 1:27 - Matthew's ill-begotten podcast name 5:21 - Lessons Matthew's learned selling from the stage 9:35 - Getting to know Matthew 14:56 - The secret to be a great seller 18:27 - How a failed life coach became a sought-after speaker 28:52 - The importance of getting specific in your business - tighter, tighter, tighter! 30:32 - Please get uncomfortable and get started 32:41 - Times Matthew's fallen on his face 37:18 - Becoming more forgiving - looking at integrity holistically 40:25 - Can people-pleasing be relationship-building? 43:36 - Matthew teaches us something about relationships 47:30 - Matthew answers the jar of LOLZ   Connect with Matthew: Visit his website - https://matthewkimberley.com/   5 Things You Need to Do Every Morning to Get More Clients In 60 Days - https://matthewkimberley.com/about/ Listen to his podcast - https://howtogetagrip.com Read the book - https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Grip-Matthew-Kimberley/dp/1843583283     Credits: Interview: Matthew Kimberly Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com          

Today’s Excellent Human got her first taste of entrepreneurship when she was just a child and she witnessed her parents...dealing. Cassandra Shuck’s upbringing was rocky and confusing to say the least - but her commitment to finishing creative and intuitive solutions has led her to build and grow eight successful businesses. She’s helped hundreds of female entrepreneurs across the globe start and build their own in the process. Cassandra Shuck is the Brand + Business Doula; a transformational branding and business coach empowering women to live the lives and build the dreams they are capable of. She is the founder of Tola Marketing, a creative, digital marketing agency for the contemporary entrepreneurial woman, the co-founder of Milkin’ Cookie, a lactation support cookie company for breastfeeding and pumping mamas, a real-life doula, and host of the Labor of Love Podcast. She has been featured in CEO Blog Nation, AdAge and Hearpreneur.  This conversation is one I'll return to when I doubt the power of the human spirit - enjoy friends.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:36 - Getting to know Cassandra 4:43 - How does someone run 8 businesses? What's the secret? 7:29 - Skipping high school and going right to college - at 15 8:13 - Finding the vision for yourself in the worst circumstances 9:25 - Do you regret your life with drug-dealing parents? 11:40 - Navigating away from the approval of others to truly find happiness 14:25 - How did you make the leap to start your first company? 16:54 - You don't have to choose one thing or even use Instagram! 18:19 - Is it possible to eliminate all limiting beliefs? 22:29 - How to put a spin on a stinky story 25:33 - Is there space for connection amid this competitive industry? 27:59 - Cassandra admits something in public for the first time 29:32 - Cassandra answers the jar of LOLZ   Connect with Cassandra: Visit her website - https://www.cassandrashuck.com/    Check out Tola Marketing - https://www.tolamarketing.com/ Use code MILKINMAMA2019 for 10% lactation cookies! - https://www.milkincookie.com/ Listen to her podcast - https://www.cassandrashuck.com/podcast   Credits: Interview: Cassandra Shuck Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

If you anticipate the music - you're off, you're too early. If you wait to respond to the music - you're off, you're too late. Want to dance right in the pocket of your life? This episode includes 8 analogies to guide you to a groovy life. 

Today’s guest is a new flavor of excellent human - you’re going to love this chat. Harry Campbell was a full-time aerospace engineer with Boeing before transitioning to…blogging! About ridesharing! He’s now a trusted media expert - having been quoted, cited and featured over 1000 times in top publications like the New York Times, BRP, Bloomberg and more. And he continues to drive for Uber and Lyft. Harry taught me 2 things in this interview that I’ve immediately implemented…let’s go. Highlights of our conversation: 1:52 - Getting to know Harry 5:22 - Deciding to leave a good job to start your own business 9:48 - 3 things to check off to discover your business 11:00 - How to find the magical formula for entrepreneurship 16:07 - Put yourself in a position to get lucky 19:30 - How to build your expertise 22:09 - Practices to follow to stay on top 26:36 - The big perk about being an entrepreneur people forget 29:19 - Personal practices to follow to stay on top 32:37 - Seek out your advantages 34:02 - Is the gig economy the reality of the future? 37:32 - Does stability exist? 40:09 - Harry answers the jar of LOLZ   Connect with Harry: Visit his website - https://therideshareguy.com    Really 1,000 features! - https://therideshareguy.com/rideshare-guy-around-the-web/ Check out Deep Work (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692   Credits: Interview: Harry Campbell Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

OOOOOOOHHHHHH damn. Ever been caught talking smack about someone you love? First comes shock - then comes deep shame - then comes embarrassment, unworthiness, isolation, loss of trust. Worst of all - most of the time we don't even mean the things we say, so why do we say them?  Cheap connection. Intentionally choosing a different means of communication, one that's actually reflective of the fabulous human beings we are, takes intention and practice.  Today's episode is a quickie - I provide my tool for overcoming the instinct to judge and gossip.

In December 2010, Christine Egan’s dog walked on top of her while she was laying on the couch, something she had never done before, and started pawing at Christine’s left breast. She felt a lump - and was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks later. As a certified health coach, Christine was baffled - how could she have cancer? 33 radiation treatments later, Christine is in remission, running insane races (tell you more in the episode), helping women all over the country heal from the invisible scars that cancer leaves behind and teaching them to piece their lives back together. Christine regularly appears on News12 to share her healthy living hacks, has appeared on national news, as well as various print magazines including Yoga Journal, Better Homes & Gardens and Live Happy Magazine. She has hosted breast cancer awareness events for major running brands, Saucony and New Balance, and is a model and brand ambassador for AnaOno, the first company to design lingerie specifically for those affected by breast cancer. Christine lives on Long Island, NY with her husband and three children. She’s the author of The Healthy Girl’s Guide to Breast Cancer, and I can’t wait for you to meet this ray of sunshine.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:52 - Getting to know Christine 3:27 - Christine's mission in life becomes her call for survival 5:09 - Should I ever consider modern medical treatments? If so, when and how? 6:29 - On the other side of cancer 9:20 - The missing component for living a healthy life 11:48 - The question you must ask yourself to be healthy 12:44 - What does pleasure have to do with health? 16:08 - I’ve been diagnosed? What happens next? 17:51 - How to be the support system your loved ones need 18:44 - The insane choice Christine made at 50 24:36 - The dangers of all or nothing 27:42 - What will it take for you to do this? 30:02 - Christine answers the jar of LOLZ   Connect with Christine: Visit her website - http://www.redefining-healthy.com   Check out her book - http://www.redefining-healthy.com/book/ Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christine.egan/ Find on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHealthyGirlsGuideToBreastCancer/   Credits: Interview: Christine Egan Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

Hey Multipassionate Creative - stuck in the creative swirl? Thousands of ideas and not a clue where to start? This is for you.  

Holy hot dog - I just spent the week in NYC with today’s guest and this woman is a POWERHOUSE. She’s rooted, she’s passionate, she’s ready to rock some socks. Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, life coach, and the author of a best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband’s life. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women breaking through limitation to live extraordinary lives. Through live events and coaching programs, Sarah guides women to move with clarity to sustainably integrate their dreams into reality.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:16 - Getting to know Sarah 3:14 - Sarah's quest to find hope after tragic loss 7:16 - Are there really stages to grief? 12:15 - How can I help and be useful for someone going through grief? 15:44 - Expressing your own grief while supporting others (aka your kids) to express their own 20:07 - The secret superpower to get you through loss 20:58 - True or false: Life happens for us, not to us. 25:30 - What is the daily reality of grief like? 29:55 - Dealing with life's obstacles after loss 32:37 - Life on the other side of grief 38:08 - Is this all life is? Tapping into our own "epic existence." 41:36 - Sarah answers the jar of LOLZ   Find Sarah: Visit her website - https://www.sarahnannen.com Listen to her podcast, Grief Unveiled - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-unveiled/id1438544155?mt=2 7 Steps to Epic Existence - https://www.sarahnannen.com/freegift   Credits: Interview: Sarah Nannen Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

This episode is a peak behind the curtain - access to a Monday Mindset workshop from the Excellent Impact Mastermind. As Jen Kem, 8-figure Brand Futurist & Business Strategist said, 'The distance between who you are and who you want to be is about 4.5 inches. The space between your ears.' Grab a notebook & join us.

Catherine Orer is an award-winning Business & PR Strategist and founder of The Artist Entrepreneur, where she counsels professional visual artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable businesses and careers. If you are a creative who is NOT adequately compensated for your brilliance - we gotta chat, this episode is for you. Highlights of our conversation: 0:57 - Getting to know Catherine 4:55 - Why did Catherine choose art? 7:01 - The reality check artists need 10:16 - The steps you can take to make your creative life your financial reality 14:06 - Determining your non-negotiables 15:46 - The importance of saying no (to your clients) 19:53 - No one was born with business expertise 22:57 - Keep up your creative work while maintaining your business 24:56 - What is the story you are selling? 29:21 - The foundation for a strong sales pitch 32:14 - Get uncomfortable 33:34 - Help! My partner doesn't see the value in my art. 37:05 - Take away #1 39:55 - What can creatives learn from successful artists? 41:39 - Catherine answers the jar of LOLZ   Find Catherine: Visit her website - http://theartistentrepreneur.com Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catherineorer/ Find her on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theartistentrepreneurcoach Start learning today - http://theartistentrepreneur.com/resources-library   Credits: Interview: Catherine Orer Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

A unique take on second chances. 

Our guest is Adam Hudson, a serial entrepreneur who has built multi-million-dollar companies in both Australia and the United States. He is considered an Amazon thought-leader and has been featured in numerous international publications.   Today, Adam owns a SAAS software business, an Amazon marketing service firm, a homewares brand, and Reliable Education. None of his companies have outside investors and all are profitable.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:06 - Getting to know Adam 3:11 - Adam's entrepreneurial journey 5:41 - Adam's current calling 7:12 - The value of paying attention to your surroundings 8:52 - Lessons from failing more 11:58 - The 4 tenets of business 12:40 - You're in a business to achieve a state of mind. 16:35 - Why you should seek out your tribe at all costs 19:21 - "When the why is clear, the how is easy." 24:03 - Why is it important for us to see others succeeding? 26:44 - How you do anything is how you do everything. 32:30 - Remember your childhood (friends) 36:34 - The difference between you and the person on the stage 40:08 - You are worthy of remark 30:21 - The meaning behind “Choose yourself.” 45:36 - Adam answers the jar of LOLZ   Find Adam: Visit his website - https://www.reliable.education/   Credits: Interview: Adam Hudson Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

My Dad taught me to pray when I was just 4-years-old. Part of the prayer said, 'if I should die before I wake...' WTF? We chat the power of prayer - and it's not what you think it'll be.

Today’s guest believes that if you’re in the world creating and serving - you need to protect your work.   Andrei Mincov is the founder of Trademark Factory International. His career as an intellectual property lawyer began when his father, the famous Russian composer Mark Minkov, caught a radio station stealing his music. While still a student, Andrei filed a lawsuit against the station, took the case one level below the Supreme Court of Russia - and won!   Now, Andrei and his team help thousands of entrepreneurs and companies protect their intellectual property. But since day one it has always been more than just a way to make a good living. It's also personal.   This interview was so interesting to me because not only did I learn so much about taking my own intellectual property seriously - but Andrei’s path to his purpose was winding and weird - my favorite kind.   Highlights of our conversation: 2:32 - Getting to know Andrei 5:35 - Supporting your dad by suing on his behalf 11:48 - How Rich Dad Poor Dad helped Andrei find his calling 18:02 - Why entrepreneurs need to protect their IP 21:11 - Go into entrepreneurship with a big idea 24:10 - Are you spending countless hours on your hobby? 27:54 - When should I consider trademarking my brand or program? 30:47 - You need a system for your coaching first, then do this... 37:25 - Andrei answers the jar of Lolz   Find Andrei: Visit his website - https://trademarkfactory.ca/ Check out Andrei’s webinar - http://webinar.trademarkfactory.com/register   Credits: Interview: Andrei Mincov Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

What's the point? THIS is the point.

Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, has been a professional writer for nearly two decades and won big, fat awards for her work. The list of her credentials is incredibly long that she surely can’t expect me to name them all. But they include the likes of New York Magazine, Bravo, NBC, TBS, VH1, Joan Rivers, Kevin Hart, SpongeBob SquarePants, Kelly Ripa...and it goes on and on.   When not writing for private clients and TV, Laura likes watching TV. And when not watching TV, she enjoys traveling, eating in great restaurants, and talking about TV. She speaks decent Spanish, halting Italian, and a few obscene phrases in Ancient Greek. Laura lives in New York City, where she grew up, back when it was dirty, and everyone got mugged. She kind of misses that.   This episode is for you if you: use words to communicate want to know how to better use those words to impact people you're doubting the power of intention & confidence Highlights of our conversation: 1:53 - Getting to know Laura 11:23 - Laura’s starf**ker dream, aka the Marie Forleo story 24:26 - Laura breaks Twitter, plus how to be brilliant all the time 26:57 - How to avoid deadlines while pleasing your clients 30:55 - Two major writing lessons, especially if you work from home 32:53 - How cereal can help writer's block 36:03 - Can you really earn 6K writing Instagram posts? 38:28 - Dealing with constant rejection 42:25 - Upgrade your copy immediately by doing these things 44:09 - Should I try to be funny? 45:53 - Stop writing shitty emails (Laura tells you how)   Find Laura: Visit her website - https://talkingshrimp.com/ Check her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingshrimpnyc   Credits: Interview: Laura Belgray Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

Nick Elvery is a Peak Potential and Performance Coach who helps corporate professionals build unshakable confidence, supercharge their productivity and eliminate overwhelm.   Nick battled with hard drug and alcohol addiction for over a decade. Overcoming this life-threatening adversity gave him the insight into what it takes to create lasting change and build habits that stand the test of time. We are after all the sum of our Daily Habits.   Nick is the host of the wildly successful Daily Habits Podcast, is a sought-after speaker about building lasting change and the creator of the Unstoppable Leaders Academy that is his flagship course that arms his clients with the tools to becoming unstoppable in achieving what’s most important to them.      Who is this episode for? * anyone that's struggling to make change happen * people who are ready to change their life for the better   Highlights of our conversation: 1:21 - Nick's story of addiction 3:05 - The many forms of addiction and they impact your life 6:21 - Watch out for these addictions in 2019 13:43 - The crutch of your favorite hot beverage and how it's messing you up 15:37 - Can you be predisposed to addiction? 16:59 - How to overcome your addiction 20:46 - One key takeaway for understanding addiction 24:20 - Why do we have coping mechanisms? 27:44 - Everyone's favorite topic, New Year’s resolutions 34:41 - How to create lasting change   Find Nick: Visit his website - http://www.nickelvery.com/ Listen to his podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-habits-podcast/id1201201961?mt=2 Join the Daily Habit Challenge - https://dailyhabits.lpages.co/challenge-group   Credits: Interview: Nick Elvery Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary  

Nick Duska is a Career and Lifestyle Development Coach for those who want to spend more time on what matters to them most. Nick specializes in career development for those wanting a new career, more purpose-filled work, or a lifestyle that compliments their ideal work-life balance. Nick’s approach is deep, holistic, and individualized - considering the whole picture and what is needed to create sustainable results moving forward. Nick is a big supporter of providing people with the tools to self-manage and create long lasting fulfillment, not only through one-on-one coaching, but also through projects like the Right After Breakfast podcast. The podcast is a place to get inspired and further your knowledge in the areas of human potential and improvement. Nick brings you stories, lessons, and tips through interviews; as well as questions from listeners. Episodes are released weekly, giving you bite-sized tools that can be used immediately to assist you in your life. Highlights of our conversation: 2:42 - Who is this podcast for? 6:08 - Getting to know Nick 11:20 - How to embrace who we are 13:45 - The secret to all of self-help and self-actualization 16:28 - The four parts of Ikigai 19:13 - Digging deeper on the four parts 26:57 - You should be paying attention to these feelings and truths 34:28 - Bringing money into the conversation 40:48 - "The knowledge of knowing is so powerful." Or the story of the pool noodle. 46:37 - What happens after you know your purpose? Am I set for life? 52:11 - Nick answers the jar of LOLs   Find Nick: * Visit his website (and grab an Ikigai worksheet!) - https://www.nickduska.com/ * Listen to his podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/right-after-breakfast/id1234821084?mt=2 * Join the newsletter - https://nickduska.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e638e11facd92379d5d5e75b7&id=4692f9373f   Credits: * Interview: Nick Duska * Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar * Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary@gmail.com

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