Aspire And Inquire

Recorded live on Fireside, we spoke with TIKI's CEO Mike Audi. We had such an interesting conversation about what the future looks like regarding the value of data, what TIKI is attempting to do by building in public, and how real the threat of not fully grasping where our data goes is. We don't know a lot about our data, but most know it's incredibly valuable. If you want to signup alongside 100k others for TIKI to see what Mike and his team are doing, go visit https://mytiki.com!

Jonathan is an excellent lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He is a managing partner of Broom & Freeling, his law firm located in Boca Raton, Florida. We speak about what attracted him to law in the first place, advice for young lawyers, and we ended the conversation speaking about life more generally and how we can make the next generation and current generations more resilient. If you like to reach out to Jonathan, you can call him at 561-864-0000 or you can email him at jbloom@bloom-freeling.com.

Scott was the former (and first) Head of Social Media and Communication at Ford Motor Company on top of many other interesting Healthcare-related account management roles. He had a unique educational experience and is an incredible leader in his own right. He also happens to have the perfect radio voice which is featured on his own podcast via Fireside Chat, Timeless Leadership. If you want to learn more about Scott and his many accomplishments, you can visit his website at the following link: https://www.scottmonty.com/?m=0

Recorded live via Fireside chat, Greg has a very interesting background as a poker player, business developer, startup advisor, CEO, and so much more! We speak about how poker has influenced his life and career, actionable advice to flip a switch in your brain regarding how you approach your career, and his new wine company, Melier! If you want to reach out to Greg, you can email him at Greg@melier.com. Enjoy!

To start off, use Vidyard to differentiate your intro messages with new connections on LinkedIn, that's how Farooq connected with me! It instantly differentiated him in my mind. Awais has had such an incredible journey in the insurance claims world from the tech side of the business. Moving from Pakistan as a teen, Awais has made a name for himself via his success within insurance, as well as through LinkedIn content! Awais has so much to say regarding mentorship, insurance claims, content, and so much more! Enjoy the episode, but if you want to speak with/connect with Awais on LinkedIn, you can do so at the link here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awais-farooq

Recorded live on Fireside, Konstantin and I chatted about his journey from Russia to the US, along with his professional journey so far from a serial entrepreneur to investor relations, podcasting, startup studios, and so much more! At only 20 years old, Konstantin has had many differentiated experiences which has given him a large network and diverse skills. If you'd like to contact him, you can do so on LinkedIn at this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdeconomist. Also, check out his podcast, Fundraising Radio, at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27jmQssPQsU83672VGP4cF?si=9wdMWlYlT1u_qxLR16HZKg

Recorded live on Fireside, Alicia tells us about her transition from corporate accounting to starting her own career coaching practice! She took a calculated risk in doing this and it has paid off in spades! She's so much more than a career coach and it's shown through her incredible quotes that she pulls out of thin air all the way to her differentiated approach to career coaching! If you'd like to reach out to Alicia, you can contact her on LinkedIn or visit her website at https://mindfulcareerpath.com.

Created live in Fireside Chat, we spoke with Matt Snow about breaking into VC. This is no simple task right out of college, but Matt figured out how to do it with grit and determination! Matt is an expert networker with a variety of talents. We speak on his individual path into VC, his time outside of the day job working on”The Buzz” newsletter, and so much more. If you'd like to connect with Matt, you can do so on LinkedIn at the below hyperlink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcsnow. You can also find him on Twitter @snowyventures, on Medium @mattcsnow, and you can check out his company's new YouTube channel, and podcast at the below hyperlink: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL681gCyOUXia6t9QwgKTyMqribItk_xMx

Dr. Mortenson is a longtime communication professor at the University of Delaware. We speak all about communication and how mastering it is more about figuring out how to interact with ourselves and conducting constant introspection. We cover inauthentic and authentic emotions, realizing the path that's best for you, and so much more! Dr. Mortenson is a 2x TED speaker and you can find his two incredible talks at the following links: https://youtu.be/5udJgxOBrtk AND https://youtu.be/bJP1QzT3alg. If you'd like to contact Dr. Mortenson, you can do so at rocket@udel.edu!

Charles and Tracy Vega have been through a whirlwind. After a successful career in corporate sales, Charles decided he was going to leave to pursue law and become an Attorney. This was incredibly risky, but it paid off for him and Tracy as Charles started his own law firm in Florida after passing the Bar Exam! On top of all this, they founded a self defense company called Simple Self Defense for Women® which is a unique program that's designed for women who want to know how to Prevent, Avoid and ESCAPE an Attack, Threat or Abduction. If you want to connect with Charles' Law firm (he can only help you if you're a FL resident) you can find the website at https://www.charlesvegapa.com/ and you can find out more about Simple Self Defense at http://www.simpleselfdefenseforwomen.com/

Dr. Rosh has a wide variety of experience in a few different realms. He's a long-time Pediatrician, author, podcast host and Non-Profit Founder! Dr. Rosh has helped so many over the years through his extensive pediatric career and continues to do so through his various other activities. If you'd like to contact Dr. Rosh and get access to his book or reach out for advice, you can email askdrmel@yahoo.com or rewardinglifeinc@yahoo.com!

Simon is a 20-year-old day trader who's redefining networking and helping many people unearth alternative routes to education. Simon talks about his incredible journey of dropping out of college and building out an impressive stock portfolio while concurrently starting NetCon, a networking event that limits the amount of participants so guests can create meaningful relationships among each other. He's truly redefining inefficient systems by turning it on its head, this is a must listen! If you'd like to connect with Simon, you can follow his Instagram @Simon_Lerner!

Jon and Sarah took different paths to becoming MDs, and they tell us all about it. Psychiatry isn't a simple field as it involves much more than just the brain. Jon and Sarah break it down and help us understand what's so rewarding about being a practitioner in the field. Telemedicine is one of the hottest topics in health today and Jon and Sarah discuss the pros and cons to it. They give us incredible life advice as well. If you're looking to hear two incredibly intelligent individuals speak about psychiatry from their unique perspectives, this episode is most definitely for you!

In this episode we dive deep into what an Actuary does. Dominic provides analogies, examples, and more to unearth what the day-to-day tasks may look like as an actuary. We talk about what it really takes to succeed and what skillsets are necessary to make it to the top. If you want to reach out to Dominic, you can do so on LinkedIn at this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lee-acas-149b7228

One thing we've learned during this pandemic is that people need people. That's exactly what Chereese and Events to Remember take advantage of! Chereese and I speak about being an event planner, the conjunction of event planning and PR, as well as the skills necessary to succeed in the events business. If you'd like to visit their website, go to eventsremember.com. You can follow them on social media @eventplannerny on Instagram, @eventsny on Facebook and you can follow Chereese's personal Twitter @eventplannerny! You can also email Chereese at eventscjh@eventsremember.com!

If you're a prospective entrepreneur or a someone who wants to learn about early stage accelerators, this episode is most definitely for you. Brian has experience starting and scaling companies including his current venture, the Tacklebox Accelerator. I had the incredible opportunity to participate in this amazing program where one learns how to stress test early stage ideas to see if they have legs or not. There is no better episode to listen to if you're looking to venture into an idea that you're considering pursuing. You'll learn about a MBA in Entrepreneurship, and what the goal of attending a similar program truly is. If you want to connect with Brian you can find his website at https://gettacklebox.com/ or email him at brian@gettacklebox.com. Also, listen to his amazing podcast called Idea to Startup which you can find on all major listening platforms!

Craig's story is absolutely incredible. On top of his amazing story, his business is just as impressive. He uses hypnotherapy to help clients solve a wide range of personal issues including obesity, anxiety, depression and more. There's so much to unpack in this episode, enjoy it! If you want to reach out to Craig and find out about his services you can visit his website at hypnohealerusa.com or email him at hypnosisrelief@gmail.com.

If you're interested in venturing into the online marketing realm or at a higher level, marketing in general, this episode is most definitely for you. Mike and I speak about the his digital marketing agency (Roovio), as well as what it takes to make yourself standout among equally qualified candidates. He also gives an interesting hack on connecting with people on LinkedIn! In addition to all this Mike did two guest lectures on lead generation and SEO marketing which you can find on our website or our YouTube channel! If you want to reach out to Mike you can find him at his business' website at https://roov.io/.

Our first repeat guest, Tim Murray, is an author! We feature him on the show to have him speak about his new book, CEOs WoWs, or Words of Wisdom! If you haven't checked out the previous episode to learn all about Tim's incredible background, you can do so at episode #12. Or, you can learn a bunch about his story in his book, which you can find at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Ceo-Words-Wisdom-Tim-Murray/dp/1663207321/ref=nodl_

Joseph is a podcast host, certified career coach and so much more. He has a unique perspective that he's used to cultivate a career consultancy, using his 10 years experience in the corporate world in branding to do so. The similarities between the two are much closer than we think and this gives Joseph's clients a truly differentiated viewpoint on their career. His Career Relaunch Podcast is incredible too. You can find this on his website in addition to his many other resources on personal branding at the following link: https://josephliu.co. In addition, Joseph has a YouTube channel where he regularly posts amazing content. You can find this at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/JosephPLiu Lastly, his Ted Talk can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/OGpVOSPqboc

If you're looking to be a real estate agent, own your own properties, or invest in real estate, this episode is most definitely for you. Vincent has worked in multiple areas within real estate and has great insight into these areas. We speak on the advantages for first time home owners, why relationships are so important as a property owner, and why real estate is paid attention to constantly on a macro level. If you want to reach out to Vincent, you can follow him on Instagram @vincentschino or you can email him at Vince.schino@gmail.com.

In this episode, we dive into the realm of character animation. Andrew has an incredible amount of experience working on sets with some of the most talented teams and directors. We speak on the technology impacting animation for the better, Andrew's many awesome projects and so much more. If you want to reach out, you can find Andrew on LinkedIn!

For anyone interested in the massive realm of social work, this episode is most definitely for you. We discuss what a MSW education looks like and all the varied areas you can go into with the broad education. We also discuss what social work truly is, it's not exactly what you may think. Lastly we discuss empathy and how too much of it can be dangerous in this line of work. This episode is packed with information. If you want to reach out to Hillary you can do so at griefreliefcenter@gmail.com and you can find her on social media @Griefreliefcenter!

Keith is a student at Northeastern University. Not only is a student, he's also the CEO and founder of BusRight. His company has received significant funding from multiple investors and he is solving one of the most difficult problems in the world today, that being transportation. BusRight's proprietary technology is impressive and we speak on what it's like to be a young CEO. We speak on his amazing pivot during the pandemic and how it will shape his company's future and so much more!

At 85 years old, Daniel Regan has done a multitude of good deeds. After a successful career in construction and development, his foundation, he created the Daniel and Trudy Regan Foundation over 30 years ago. His team has turned mannequins from failing businesses into pieces of artwork to catapult artist's careers. He has also donated money towards orphanages in Tibet and so much more! The foundation is a non-profit in every sense of the word and his Art Gala is 3-day ‘Artists & Mannequins Coming Out Gala' will take place in New City, New York in late Spring/early Summer depending on COVID. If you want to be a part of this amazing event whether as an artist to make a masterpiece out of the mannequins or wanting to volunteer time elsewhere, you can contact the foundation at 845-323-3107, or via email at datru@optonline.net. You can read a bit more about the event at the following link: https://roov.io/artists-mannequins/

Rabbi Gibson has been a Rabbi for over 30 years. We uncover so much in this episode. We speak on the career as Rabbi, the impact of both the Pittsburgh shooting and COVID on community and religion, as well as free will. There's so much more we speak about, but it's too long to cover in a paragraph! If you want to reach out to Rabbi Gibson, you can reach him at his personal email which is rabjames0715@gmail.com.

Heather has worked at Macy's for the last 8 years! She's been able to take part in many different roles including working as a Brand Analyst, had multiple merchandise planning roles, worked with women's swimwear and now functions as a buyer in Women's Shoes! She spoke candidly about the future of brick and mortar retail and what it means to function in modern e-commerce. You can connect with Heather on LinkedIn or email her at moooreh@gmail.com!

Peter Hill is a very accomplished Career Coach. We got the opportunity to speak with him about his experience as a career coach as well as his own professional path! It was fascinating to hear about how to advance in a career from a coach himself. As most of us do, we want to advance in our careers and learn quick ways to do that. If you want to hear many of those nuggets and more, this episode is most definitely for you. Peter is offering our listeners 50% off his Kompass Career Kickstarter Program which you can find at the following link. https://kompass.mykajabi.com. Email Peter@phiconsulting-llc.com for your personalized access. Peter also has a Career Strategy Series that is running at an attractive discount ($197 off the normal price of $897!) so go check that out as well at the following link where you can click on “Book Your Free Discovery Call” to speak with Peter and his team! https://www.yourcareerstrategy.com/home

This episode covers a ton including Dr. Pat Boulogne's new book, “Why are you so Sick, Fat, and Tired?” Dr. Boulogne is a certified functioning medical practitioner, chiropractor, acupuncturist, speaker and 2-time author! We talk about why people adapt to an ok lifestyle instead of truly unearthing the possibilities of a healthy life! Dr. Boulogne can be found on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @Askdrpat, and her website which is healthteamnetwork.com!

This episode is great for many to hear, but anyone who is or aspires to be a technical individual will very much enjoy this episode. We cover some interesting topics like the interview process at Google, a formal CS education experiential advantages and how to become a better programmer! If you want to reach out to Zach you can do so on LinkedIn or on Instagram @zachbam96.

This episode dives into the future of finance. We talk about the importance of math, science and coding for tomorrow's success. Not only do we cover all this, but we made this episode a “playbook” model. We wanted to not only tell listeners what's going on, but also give actionable advice around the content so anyone can succeed! If you want to follow Logan you can do so at @logarithm on Instagram and if you very badly want to speak with him, reach out to Ben and he will give you Logan's phone number.

Chris' story and his relentless work to find happiness and meaning for himself and others is truly inspiring. Living multiple lives in a short period of time, Chris has solved one of the biggest problems in the world, loneliness. This episode is full of unbelievable stories, and Chris will undoubtedly have you very emotional…it's what he's best at! 747 Club's virtual dinners (and in-person in normal circumstances) are an unforgettable experience and if you would like to experience it for yourself, you can reach out to info@747club.org to learn more!

If you're an aspiring accountant or a young professional in the accounting realm, this episode is a must-listen! Joe has over 30 years experience at a big 4 accounting firm and he talks about it all with us on today's episode. We dive deep into the industry from discussing the 3 main businesses at a big 4 firm, the future of the industry, and priceless advice from multiple standpoints that you truly don't want to miss. If you'd like to reach out to Joe, you can do so on LinkedIn. Joe is glad to connect with anyone!

A background in music gave Susquehanna University's current President, Jonathan Green, a leg up in higher education for many reasons. Speaking with him about his rise to the presidency at Susquehanna and his career leading up to it was a pleasure. We speak about skillsets and the variation in approach to personal development, the liberal arts education and so much more! If you'd like to reach out to President Green, you can contact him at greenjd@susqu.edu, which you can find on the Susquehanna website along with a bio and some information about his blog! https://www.susqu.edu/about-su/our-leadership/office-of-the-president/presidents-biography!

From growing up in London, to school in Florence to currently living on Melbourne, Parisa Bazargani has had the opportunity to live and work in extremely difference circumstances. Architecture and interior design is a varied career as no two projects are the same. Owning her own business, Parisa can also choose the projects she works on which makes her work feel even more meaningful. From working on stores to large hotels, she has most definitely gotten that variety. If you'd like to follow Parisa, you can follow her Instagram page @Parsaika or visit her website at https://parisaika.com/

Rachel Richards was able to retire at the young age of 28 years old. Not only is she no longer working unless she wants to, but she is living off of $15,000 a month in passive income. Rachel now owns over 40 real estate properties across the spectrum from duplex real estate to multi-family complexes. She is also the author of two Amazon Best Seller's ‘Money Honey' and ‘Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement.' Rachel makes the idea of retirement at an earlier age a lot more attainable with her straightforward and actionable advice. In addition to her incredible books, she is offering our listeners her free passive income starter kit, which can be found at www.moneyhoneyrachel.com/bonus!

With over 30 years experience working at the FBI, Kathleen Canning-Mello has a ton of experience in law enforcement. It was extremely hard to distill her entire career into a single hour! From talking about necessary police reform to dealing with some of the most horrific parts of humanity on a daily basis, Agent Canning-Mello had an unbelievable career. All the stories shared are fascinating and we are excited that listeners can tune in. If you'd like to learn more about Ms. Canning-Mello or are interested in a career in law enforcement yourself, go and connect with Ms. Canning-Mello on LinkedIn or email her at canningk@uncw.edu!

Exploring the world of venture capital is quite interesting because there truly is no straightforward path. Many industries and career paths have the career trajectory right from the get-go, that's not the case in VC. From banking, to trading, to VC, Andy has incredible experience. Wielding a MBA from University of Chicago Booth, Andy has set himself up extremely well. If you'd like to reach out and connect with Andy, you can do so at his email which is andy@zealvc.co!

Not only is his name perfect for his profession, but his knowledge and success is incredible too! Dr. Redcross functions in the interesting cross-section of being a practitioner and a businessman. We didn't get to speak much about his business acumen, but it is truly incredible and what he's achieved thus far is very respectable to say the least. He also has a book called “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor.” His website is drkenredcross.com. Follow him on his social media at kenredcrossmd on Facebook and @drkenredcross on Instagram and Twitter!

John has immense experience as a successful journalist! Not only has he covered some of the most important stories and met some of the most important people, but he know what it takes to breakdown the mindset of a successful journalist. The stories that John tells are entertaining alone to tune in, but there's so much more! You can follow John on Twitter @JohnBerman or Instagram @johnberman.

Jessica was such an entertaining guest to have on. Not only can you find her at her website Jessicalynnmusic.org, but you can follow her along with her many fans on social media @jessicalynnmusic (verified pages). Enjoy!

Have you ever wanted to learn about writing from an extremely successful author herself? Well this is your opportunity! Katherine tells us so much about her personal story, how writing found her, how writers block isn't real, and so much more! If you want to follow Mrs. Paterson, you can do so on her Facebook page and at her website which is Katherinepaterson.com!

If you want to hear from a C-Suite executive who's been at the helm in a foreign country, this episode is most definitely for you! Having immense experience in corporate execution and pivoting during a time when safety was at the forefront, Tim knows what it takes to be a leader. Talking about the difference between mentoring and coaching was something that's really important to him and you'll see why! You can reach out to Tim at his email which is tim@cardvirtues.com!

Sports and exercise science has a whole lot to it. Whether it's talking about the certifications involved, how sports scientists interact with athletes and coaches, or how important to scientific process is, this episode has it all! Really in-depth episode that explores a whole lot. If you want to get in touch with Keegan, you can connect with him on Linkedin or email him at Kafalconar@gmail.com!

This episode is extremely wide-ranging. Not only did Lisette and I speak about performing arts and everything that goes into it, but we speak on social media, biases, and so much more! This episode was really fun to record and we hope you all enjoy. You can follow Lisette on social media @lisetteoropesa on Instagram, Lisette Oropesa on Facebook, or on her website at lisetteoropesa.com!

If you've ever wanted to learn about the world of financial advising, this episode is for you! Craig has over 30 years of experience and is successful for a couple core reasons. He knows relationship creation has to be authentic for the FA-client relationship to thrive, and he makes himself vulnerable to do so! If you want to reach out, Craig's an open book! You can call him or text him at 203-260-0576 or you can email him at Craig.meadows@nm.com. Enjoy!

If you've ever admired your professors and wanted to know how to get into their profession then this episode is for you! Matt talks about his journey to becoming a professor after being a research economist, and then making it to becoming the Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University (Jin's and my alma mater) Enjoy this episode!

Enrico is a serial entrepreneur with an immense amount of experience and success. From published articles to distinguishing awards, Enrico is impressive by many means. Enrico knows the true value of hard work and supports his view with numbers. This is an amazing episode for prospective entrepreneurs looking for specific ideas surrounding business models and entrepreneurial processes. Connect with him on LinkedIn and send a short message to ask your question and you'll eventually get a response!

Ryan breaks down the incredibly complex world of SEO marketing. Giving us a ton of insight about the present and future of SEO, he talks about his experience, and provides a massive amount of advice for younger individuals hoping to get into the industry. Connect with Ryan on Linkedin, Instagram @ryanv, and check out his personal website ryanvanvalin.com!

Wielding a MBA and CFA designation, Brian Wimmer has spent his entire career at Vanguard in a multitude of functional roles in multiple geographical locations. Brian's mindset and viewpoint on how one should view their career is incredibly interesting. If you're a financial professional or an aspiring one, Brian is definitely someone you should listen to and connect with. Connect with him on LinkedIn and reach out!

One of our youngest guests, Charlie Steininger is a young professional operating in the user experience/product design space. Coming from a family of small business owners, he has a unique perspective. Enjoy the episode and connect with him LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram!