Hired By Passion Podcast

My guest in this episode is a career specialist and certified rehabilitation vocational professional (CRVP) with a master's degree in guidance counseling. In 2015, she founded NxCareer to help as many people as possible to find their most suitable career option. Since then, she has coached and guided more than 1000 clients to recognize their skills and get a job that better meets their expectations and their ambition. As a business owner and career specialist, she has been invited to talk on multiple media outlets and has been nominated twice as one of the Top 20 under 40 by the Greater Moncton Chamber of commerce. I'm happy to have with me today Sylvie Desjardins. In this episode we talk about: The stress of leaving your current job and stepping out of your comfort zone How it might be easier than you think to make the change once you are engaged to make it. How Sylvie found her "Why" How your "Why" doesn't have to be career-related The process at NxCareer to finding a career Why finding or following your passion might not be the best advice The difficulty of shedding your past identity when looking for a career change The Myers Briggs type indicator Getting past imposters syndrome and the anxiety of changing careers The importance of finding a mentor and how to do it You can find more info about Sylvie at https://www.nxcareer.com/ Ressources talked about on the show Careergasm The Muse website Contact me on the Hired by Passion Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hiredbypassion

You are enough with Jason Connell With me today is a psychotherapist and meditation teacher who studied with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He is trusted by professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and Grammy award winning entertainers. Prior to becoming a therapist, he worked as a speaker and consultant to some of the world's largest brands." Or some stuff like that. He tells me all of that's true, but he feels it makes him seem bigger than he is. I've been following his writing for over a year now on his blog and really happy to have had the opportunity to have a chat with Jason Connell In this episode we talk about - Growing up as a child entertainer. - The role of higher education. - How marketing and the news play with our emotions to make us feel not good enough. - How perusing goals for the wrong reasons will probably not bring you what you are hoping for. - How we can be blind to psychological wounds that hold us back from achieving our goals. You can find more information about Jason at https://jasonconnell.co/ Contact me on the Hired by Passion Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hiredbypassion

In this episode I get to talk with local rock-star Stephen LeBlanc! We talk about: -The shift from musician to entertainer. -How he discovered that the storytelling aspect to his shows was an important element. -The importance of reading the crowd and feeling the energy of the room -The importance of delivering an authentic experience -Pushing through fear and adversity If you have any questions or comments, or just want to let me know how I can help you turn your passion into a career connect with me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Hiredbypassion

This episode is a brief overview of what the Hired by Passion podcast to see if it's for you. I also give you a bit of detail of who I am as the host and why I decided to do this. I hope you will be interested to follow along and be part of the conversation on Facebook. Feel free to contact me and let me know how I can help you on your journey to finding work you are passionate about.

Brian Hirth is the founder and host of CareerTalkPro.com, and his own professional career journey has been anything but traditional. He's held over 27 different jobs and counting in many industries, lived in 13 different states throughout the United States, including Alaska, and combined a professional career, military career, and all the while continued his formal education. Professionally his career spans over 25 years of experience in engineering, electronics, and technical management for many of the top companies and government agencies across the United States, in addition to having served over 11 years in the Army National Guard as both an officer and enlisted soldier. Back in 2007, he transitioned exclusively to providing independent engineering consulting and technical subject matter expertise for numinous Fortune 500 Companies and the U.S. Pentagon. You can find more information on Brian at http://www.careertalkpro.com/ In this episode, Brian tells us about... -How he discovered his talent for career counseling -How your first job is to get paid to learn -How going back to school is not always the best solution -Entrepreneurship versus having a job -Dabbling in new things and learning to fail fast -Finding your fundamental skills and moving into a new field -The power of volunteering to get into a new field Some of the Books mentioned in the show Cash Flow Quadrant - Robert T. Kiyosaki How to Win at the Sport of Business - Mark Cuban The E-Myth Revisited - Michael E. Gerber As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Prescott Perez-Fox is a graphic designer, brand developer, consultant, podcaster, writer, and speaker based in New York City. His design experience spans more than fifteen years, and focuses on identity, packaging & communication design. After years of being frustrated, he decided to change his life. Dedicating himself to learning business skills, he immersed himself in books, podcasts, lectures, and websites of entrepreneurs and successful pros. He started building a network and attending conferences, and put his knowledge into practice with his own clients. By developing systems for his business, he was able to free up time and energy to get back to the creative work. You can find more information on Prescott on his website http://perezfox.com/ or his podcast http://www.busycreator.com/ In this episode, Prescott tells us about... -How he went from engineering to the artistic design field -There not being any single truth of correctness in the arts. -Finding your style or your voice -Conference bias and comparing yourself to others -Habits of the highly creative people -Showing your work and learning to make quick drafts As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

​Born and raised in South Florida to a rockstar single Jamaican mother, NYC transplant Anna-Kay Thomas has always worked against the odds to pursue her dream career in entertainment media. Following years of hard work, Anna-Kay's life changed for the better after she competed for and won a DreamJobbing competition to be a Social Buzz Reporter onVH1's Big Morning Buzz Live hosted by Nick Lachey. She has since interviewed the likes of Kevin Jonas, Hoda Kotb, John Starks, D.M.C. and more for various outlets. Prior to VH1, Anna-Kay demonstrated her red carpet talent and editorial prowess for FOX and The International Fashion Times. Anna-Kay currently hosts and assists in the production of The Bachelorette Recap for Condé Nast and was recently highlighted by Arianna Huffington and featured onThe Huffington Post, discussing her path to entertainment. As a result of her own humble upbringing, Anna-Kay advocates for arts programming and accessible college education and mentors young women in media, TV and film. She loves snowboarding, traveling, cooking and Dartmouth (her alma mater). She is an award-winning and nationally-ranked slam poet and was also an official contestant in the 2016 Miss New York USA pageant. You can learn more and follow Anna-Kay on social media by visiting her website http://www.annakaythomas.com/ In this episode, Anna-Kay tells us about... How she went from neuroscience to the entertainment field The steps she took to start in the entertainment industry How grit and tenacity played an important role in her success The importance of working hard and playing nice Some lessons she learnt competing in the Miss New York USA pageant How you can't rush success As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Jeffrey Shaw is frequently described as "motivational and thought provoking; conceptual yet practical; a visionary with an eye for results." Jeffrey's work centers on supporting creating entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between their passions and creating real profits. He began his career as a highly-sought after portrait photographer for an exclusive clientele. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, in “O” magazine, People Magazine and CBS news. Jeffrey has been trained by the most respected coaching institutions and mentors in the world making him a sought-after business coach and speaker. He is also the host of the popular business podcast, Creative Warriors, often ranked as one of iTunes hottest podcasts. A contributor to the Huffington Post, Jeffrey is also the creator of the online training program The Creative Warrior Unleashed and has been cited in various publications and trade journals. He frequently turns conventional business wisdom "upside down" to offer entrepreneurs a way to develop a sustainable business making a living doing what they love. In this episode, Jeffrey tells us about... -The dirty little secret of the business side of the arts -Why knowing your "why" is not enough -Chasing squirrels -Using fear as an indicator on what path to follow -Striving for your best and not being attached to the outcome -Using positivity and not discipline to get things done As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on what's going on with the Hired by Passion Podcast. I will be taking a 2 month break for the summer, but I will be returning with weekly shows coming this September. I apologize for those of you who have been looking forward to new episodes, but I am hoping you will stick around for new episodes in a few months, because I already have a few recorded and they are awesome! :) I wish you a great summer, and feel free to connect with me during this brief hiatus!

I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on what's going on with the Hired by Passion Podcast. I will be taking a 2 month break for the summer, but I will be returning with weekly shows coming this September. I apologize for those of you who have been looking forward to new episodes, but I am hoping you will stick around for new episodes in a few months, because I already have a few recorded and they are awesome! :) I wish you a great summer, and feel free to connect with me during this brief hiatus!

Tim Melanson has a passion for music and a gift for understanding technology. Soon after he started his first "real job" as a software developer, a tech sector downturn started forcing thousands of highly educated people out of work. He turned to entrepreneurship as a backup plan. After almost a decade of building business ventures on the side, and then a little "nudge" from his company called a "layoff", he finally took the plunge and has never looked back. Today, Tim pursues his passion of being a real life RockStar playing music several nights a week in his home town. He also combines his technical experience and strong communication skills to help entrepreneurs build "RockStar" websites. He also hosts the WorkAtHome RockStar podcast, where he interviews successful home business owners and gets their best advice for navigating the "Work From Home" experience. In this episode, Tim Melanson tells us about… How he got started in MLM as a cost effective way to learn sales skills and get coaching The power of asking questions How even your hobbies can bring value and you should asked to be paid The huge opportunity the internet is offering musicians and other creatives to promote themselves. As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Melanie Beaulieu grew up dreaming of a career in the entertainment industry. From a very young age she would spend countless hours singing, playing imrov and participating in high school theater productions. When adulthood came her way, she took an administrative job in order to pay the bills. It wasn't until 6 in where she realized that life was about following your passions and doing what you were called to do. Melanie left her job and after many challenges she found a niche in the entertainment market. Diversity Booking and Entertainment's princesses and superheroes were born. She now plans to develop more interesting and fun projects with her company Diversity Booking and Entertainment. In this episode, Melanie Beaulieu tells us about… -Her princesses and superheroes business of creating smiles -How she made the leap from a cubicle to being an entertainer and entrepreneur -The need to step out of your comfort zone -Being willing to fail and using the fear of failure to fuel your success As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

One could say Adam Gould was destined to be on a microphone. He was to study radio broadcasting upon graduating from high school, but after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Moncton for his academic and athletic achievements in both basketball and football, he took on business administration. Adam loves being able to share the excitement he knows firsthand with the crowd, making him one of the most engaging and genuine announcers you will ever hear. Following his passion of ring announcing Adam already has over 100 shows under his belt, varying from boxing, MMA and Muay Thai. On his own, Adam has produced 500+ events, including a cross-Canada tour in 2006 with urban artist Classified and Chair of the 2012 East Coast Music Awards. Adam also announced the first two seasons for the Moncton Miracles, a professional basketball team; and not only produced the 2012 Heart Truth Fashion Gala, he was the Master of Ceremonies. Adam currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife, Rebecca You can find out more about Adam Gould as well as hear his podcast The Heavyweight Voice on his Website or Soundcloud In this episode, Adam Gould tells us about… -How Adam discovered his passion for being an announcer -How he is thankful for his parents to have thought him a good work ethic -How Adam's business got started and deciding to end it to follow his passion -How fast growth can be bad -Knowing what you want and going after it -How he connected with one of the top players in his field -How working a "regular job" for a while doesn't mean failure -Having the confidence in the process and that hard work will eventually pay off As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

BIF NAKED was born in India and raised in the United States and Canada, spending many of her formative years in Winnipeg. After fronting the underground bands Gorilla Gorilla and Chrome Dog, Bif became a prominent alternative artist, performer and songwriter. Her striking image, friendly personality and powerful live performances have had her appearing in concerts and festivals around the world. She has also appeared on film and TV, on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bif lives in Vancouver, B.C. Follow her on Twitter @bifnaked In this episode, Bif Naked tells us about… -Her passion for helping people -Her love for performing -The importance of continually taking action -Being willing to risk everything -How to keep productive when you have many creative ideas -Being flexible and going with the flow -Telling yourself to just keep going As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

In the hairstylist profession for over 15 years , Stéphanie Goguen has a passion for hair, whether it be in the salon , participating in hairstyling competitions or as a national portfolio artist for l'Oréal professional Canada. It is the art of hairdressing that fascinates her with its beautiful colors , sculptures, the transformations, and emotions. All those elements are what stimulates her creativity and growth. In this episode, Stéphanie Goguen tells us about… Doing it for the passion and the money will come Not trying to satisfy everyone Her need to create and her inspirations The importance of listening to your clients Critiquing your own work and getting feedback The benefits of surrounding yourself with people that have similar goals Stepping out of your comfort zone and conquering your fears Investing in yourself As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

I will resume with interviews next week but I wanted to try something this week. I feel I've already learned a lot in doing these interviews and I wanted to share some of this insight with you. I welcome any feedback you would have about episodes like this or the podcast in general. In this episode. I talk about... Defining success for yourself The importance of taking action Building a support network

Marc Mawhinney is on a mission to help coaches build stronger businesses! He has a passion for entrepreneurship, having started a number of businesses in his life and growing one to 100 employees. After becoming a coach, he saw the struggles that coaches face while trying to build their businesses, and decided to do something about it! He launched “Natural Born Coaches”, a daily podcast where he interviews successful coaches to share their advice, and works with coaches in his “Accelerate For Clients” 1-on-1 and group programs. Marc frequently makes media appearances and is a contributor for Entrepreneur.com. In this episode, Marc Mawhinney tells us about... Business coaching and how to start in the field How he used his past failures to build resilience and current success Not hanging on to old school mentality that internet businesses are not viable Dealing with haters and anonymous comments The top success indicator observed in his 400+ podcast episodes His top productivity tip As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Monetizing Your Creativity is a podcast providing ongoing answers to the question: “What does it take to earn a living with your creative talents?” The podcast focuses on the success principles common to all disciplines by interviewing producers, directors, writers, actors, editors, cinematographers, music composers, animators and more. Monetizing Your Creativity is co-hosted by industry veterans, Fred Keating and Marvin Polis. Fred's four decades in the entertainment industry include producing, directing and writing for radio, television, live theatre and large public events. His 33-year relationship with the Banff World Media Festival has given him access to world-class individuals in various entertainment and related industry craft categories. Fred has also played principal roles in over 30 feature films and 55 television series. Marvin has dedicated his 35 year career to all forms of media, on the client side and production company side of advertising, promotions, and corporate communications. He's credited in 5,000+ projects including radio, television, video, publications, podcasts and more. In addition to being a skilled producer and interviewer, he has been a media spokesperson for several major corporations. You can listen to Monetizing Your Creativity on iTunes, your mobile podcast app as well as on Soundcloud In this episode Marvin and Fred tells us about... The importance of also considering the lifestyle of the art you want to create How volunteering can help you discover your passion as well as provide excellent networking opportunities The role trust plays in order for one to be able to get work in a creative field The importance of having jobs that permit you to grow your network Being willing to be underemployed to get future opportunities Why they started their podcast Some of the commonalities they observed in their first 25 episodes Doing good work today and trusting opportunities will come tomorrow As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Kim Ades is the president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngineTM Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mother of five, Kim is recognized as one of North America's foremost experts on performance through thought mastery. By using her unique process of integrating online journaling in her coaching, Kim helps her highly-driven clients to examine and shift their thinking in order to yield extraordinary results. In this episode Kim Ades tells us about… How her high school experiences shaped her career How we need to follow what resonates with us to find our passion Reasons why we procrastinate That access to resources don't necessarily require money How asking for mentorship is a zero risk situation Using a journal to align your goals How she got started in coaching others

Cory Huff helps artists quit their day jobs by teaching them how to sell their art online. He is the founder of TheAbundantArtist.com, and is also an actor, director, story teller and photographer. Cory and his wife live in Portland, Oregon with their two perfect cats. For more information please visit The Abundant Artist Website or Facebook Page In this episode Cory Huff tells us about... The 3 roadblocks in making a living from your art Finding permission to be an artist Making art that resonates with yourself The importance of controlling your main platform and changes happening in social media Building up your network How he deals with procrastination

Whether he's in the studio or on stage, Danny Bourgeois excels in everything he does. Many young new drummers look up to Danny, known by many as one of the top drummers in Canada. This self-taught drummer has always looked up to drummers who are active in the music industry and are chameleons, much like him, and who are very well-rounded drummers capable of playing a wide range of styles. Dave Weckl, Abe Laboriel Jr., Vinnie Colaiuta, Alex Van Halen, Kenny Arnoff, Todd Sucherman, and of course, the late great Buddy Rich, are among the few who influenced this virtuoso drummer. His admiration for these drumming greats stems not only from the fact that they have perfected their techniques, but they also live, dream and eat music. Danny is Greatfull to be living his dream by living off his music, and with his craft, he will no doubt do so for a very long time. Today, he is the proud owner of Pumpk'n Patch Recording Studio, in Memramcook, New Brunswick, where he is an accomplished recording engineer and producer, as well as session drummer. For more information please visit Danny's Website or Facebook Page In this episode, Danny Bourgeois tells us about... The importance of networking and creating connections How having a positive attitude and being a team player is highly valued Going out and exploring the local music scene is a great way to get gigs as a musician The need to stay flexible with the changing industry Being true to yourself As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Jason Van Orden is passionate about teaching the science, psychology and systems used by master influencers to maximize their impact on the Internet. He's the author of Promoting Your Podcast in which he was the first to crack the code for topping the iTunes charts. In 2005, he co-founded Internet Business Mastery, the longest running podcast for online entrepreneurs and one of the most profitable podcasts in iTunes. You can find more information about Jason on his Website, his Facebook group , his Twitter and Internet Business Mastery In this episode Jason Van Orden tells us about... The importance of following your curiosity and trying new things Thinking of going back to school for all the wrong reasons How options only opened once he dove in and started taking action The role of vision and grit when it comes to success Getting over impostor syndrome Just in time learning Vs just in case learning When to think about quitting an idea The toxicity of the word "should" As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Born in New-Brunswick, Canada, Janick Arseneau started dance at the young age of 3yrs old. The dance studio was a place where she always felt at home. She took every class of every style that was given and always knew she wanted to keep dancing and make a living with her passion. Janick has accomplished many goals that she's set for herself, one of them being So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 3. Not only did she accomplish that goal, but I finish as a finalist - Top 4. Janick worked the videogame 'The Micheal Jackson The Experience' from Ubisoft with the Kinect for the Xbox 360 choreographed by Steve Bolton; assisted alongside Megan Lawson (FanyPack) and Phil 'Packman' Shbeeb (IamMe) for the Micheal Jackson The Immortal Tour from Cirque du Soleil choreographed by NappyTabs; she danced in the movie 'Mirror Mirror' featuring stars such as Julia Roberts; Nathan Lane; danced in the movie 'Make your move 3D' choreographed by NappyTabs, directed by Duane Adler and starring Derek Hough and BoA; was on America's Best Dance Crew Season 7 with Irratik; danced for Ceelo Green, Def Leppard, Melissa Etheridge and Kelly Clarkson on the Quebec version of the hit TV show The Voice (La Voix); danced on the Bell Center stage for signer Marie-Mai and danced in the movie Step Up 5 : All In. She is now living in Los Angeles and accomplished her biggest goal yet. She is dancing with Jennifer Lopez in her three year residency show in Las Vegas at the Axis theatre in Planet Hollywood. Even though Janick has accomplished so many of her dreams, her goals do not stop there. She believe that as a dancer and as a person, there always is more that can be learn and achieve, and one should never settle. If you can dream it, then it can become a reality. You can follow Janick on Facebook or Instagram In this episode Janick Arseneau tells us about... The importance of focusing on your plan A Using opportunities that are given to you to their full extent Enjoying the challenge of getting better at your craft The need to remember past accomplishments and not letting doubt get you down How luck should be perceived Not comparing yourself to others and giving your 100%

The Ins and Outs of Professional Speaking with Mark Black Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert and life strategy coach, Mark helps people “Stop Complaining and Start Celebrating”. His program, “The Resilience Roadmap”, provides the tools to transform your adversity into your competitive advantage. Mark is a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation earned by less than 10% of all professional speakers. He has inspired more than 100,000 people in more than 350 presentations, and his book “Live Life from the Heart” has touched the lives of thousands more. Mark's online training program “Live Today” is helping people to reduce stress and worry, and focus on their priorities in life. It is an excellent way to extend the impact of his message and help you to apply the strategies he shares. You can learn more about the program at: www.TheLiveTodayProgram.com. Mark doesn't just teach resilience, he embodies it. Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark underwent two open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and it's limitations for twenty-two years quite successfully, but at 23 yrs old, Mark was suddenly faced with the biggest challenge of his life. His doctor informed him that his heart was failing badly and that without a rare and dangerous heart and double-lung transplant, he would not likely see his 25th birthday. In this episode Mark Black tells us about... Crafting a great elevator speech The multiple aspects of professional speaking The importance of niching down into a field Dealing with impostor syndrome The dangers of getting complacent Getting over limiting beliefs The importance of establishing accountability systems

Don't wait for Permission with James Mullinger British comedian and now New Brunswick's own James Mullinger is one of the top stand ups in the UK as well as the Comedy Editor for GQ Magazine. Since moving to Canada in February 2014 he has been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live Solo Show and a Just For Laughs Award for Best Comedy Show. He has sold out the Imperial Theatre twice, appeared on CBC many times, produced three seasons of his own television series which follows him travelling around Canada performing comedy shows and headlined Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs all over the country. A big budget movie has been made about his life (starring actors from Twilight, Downton Abbey and Notting Hill and comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Mike Ward, Derek Seguin, Gilbert Gottfried and Pete Zedlacher) which will be in English cinemas this summer. He is doing a big tour with Nikki Payne at the end of this year. And on 28th April he is playing the biggest show of his life at Harbour Station arena in Saint John. In this episode James Mullinger tells us about... How he went from the shy kid in class to a Stand-Up Comic Making the most out of opportunities that are given to you Having confidence when promoting your art Establishing deadlines and doing what is necessary to make them a success Thinking big in a small place like New-Brunswick Canada The importance of making a task list to keep productive How even top performers still need to hustle and work for their opportunities That no one will give you permission and how you can make your own opportunities The importance of dictating the dialog surrounding your brand

Set the Right Price for Your Art with Greg Knudson. Greg Knudson is a Videographer and Photographer based in Saint John, NB. He studied Graphic Design & Digital Media in Moncton, followed by his Bachelors in Business at UNBSJ. Being primarily a creative and visual thinker, he was inevitably drawn back to his creative side which prompted him to start his own company, GK Media, using knowledge from both disciplines. His photography and videography work has given him the opportunity to travel to some fascinating places such as Bangladesh, France and Spain. He also does promotional videos and photos for businesses, couple shoots, portraits and graphic design work. In this Episode Greg Knudson tells us about... How his passion was developed Determining the value of your art and why you should charge a premium price How there is a market for everything The importance to have business skills in order to make a living from your art Eliminating the limiting belief about salary expectations Differentiation in the field of photography The importance of networking and word of mouth How motivation is fleeting and the need for discipline to fight procrastination

From his start in Nova Scotia, Canada, Peter White has gone on to perform comedy all over the world, and is in high demand for festivals and television appearances. In North America he can be seen in his own one hour Comedy Now special on CTV and the Comedy Network, as well as on CBC from his many appearances at the Halifax Comedy Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and in the A&E movie presentation Bag of Bones, starring Pierce Brosnan. In the UK he can be seen in two episodes of Live at The Comedy Store on Comedy Central. He has appeared at the presitious Just For Laugh's Comedy Festival, and countless times on CBC and XM Radio. He has performed in over 15 different countries, including performing for the British Military overseas. For several years, Peter was a writer for the Gemini Award Winning 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes', where he was nominated for both a Writer's Guild of Canada Award and a Canadian Comedy Award. He also wrote for the YTV show 'That's So Weird', as well as articles for various newspapers and magazines, including the online portion of Vice magazine. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Peter via his website In this Episode Peter White tells us about… How he started into comedy Setting a daily content quota How he works his comedy ideas Dealing with writers block The importance in caring about your content How success is not necessarily having more money How failing is a necessary part of success Dealing with critics Making your endeavor a priority

Dr. Sandi Eveleth is an Optometrist and a Connector! She works with solopreneurs, direct sales entrepreneurs, and independent contractors that are looking to grow their businesses by connecting with the right people (potential customers and industry influencers) efficiently and cost effectively through online and offline networking. She does this because she believe developing long lasting relationships is the only way to successfully conduct business and also has a passion for connecting people to people and people to resources to help them continually grow. What she does is design and help implement a custom, strategic business networking plan to connect with potential customers and influencers in order to increase profits for their businesses and increase their expert status in their industries. She has owned and operated 3 successful businesses and attribute that success directly to Making ALL the Right Connections. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Sandi via her website: SandiEveleth.com or on Twitter: @SandiEveleth. In this Episode Sandi Eveleth tells us about… How she got into optometry The importance to discover out strengths and use them to achieve our purpose Dealing with the anxiety of wanting to make a change and how Sandi started on the path to making a change. The importance of surrounding yourself with like minded and supportive people The coaching industry What her daily schedule looks like and what she would like her morning routine to be Making the fear of inaction greater than the fear of change Networking and connecting with influencers Links and Books discussed in the episode The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Interactive Edition - Stephen Covey Think and Grow Rich (Start Motivational Books) - Napoleon Hill The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Brené Brown Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - Brené Brown Rising Strong - Brené Brown The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: Expanded and Updated, With Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content. - Tim Ferriss The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) (The Miracle Morning Book Series 1) - Hal Elrod Kim Doyal The WordPress Chick The Wealth Dynamics Test by Roger Hamilton Internet Business Mastery Academy with Jason Van Orden and Jeremy Frandsen As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

Marshall Button is much more than Lucien. Marshall works in film, television and with the business community, helping to make everyday events come to life in an energetic and always entertaining fashion. Marshall is a much sought-after M.C. Some of his appearances include the annual convocation for the New Brunswick Association of Chartered Accountants, the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame, The Business Hall of Fame, dinners featuring the Canadian Prime Minister, The Bobby Orr Tournament in Support of Breast Cancer Research, the NB PGI (Peter Gzowski Invitational), and moderator of federal leadership debates, to name but a few. In this Episode Marshall tells us about... How a teacher told him to not do professional work for free How he attributes success to the ability to listen to his surroundings and capture it in writing The difference between being a professional and doing it for fun The importance of creating your own work Learning to deal with rejection How setting show dates is a good way to motivate yourself to be productive The importance of being easy to get along with

Born in Bathurst, NB, Jeff Boudreau was always a huge supporter of the local music scene. After moving to Moncton to begin a career in video and TV production, Jeff became more involved with the Moncton music scene. This eventually lead to the first episode of Jeff's Musical Car being released in 2012. Since then, Jeff's Musical Car has released over 200 videos featuring artists from all over the world. He's won 3 East coast music awards and 2 music NB awards and the series continues to grow in popularity. In this episode Jeff tells us about... Creating side projects in field of work to keep it interesting Helping emerging musicians to showcase their music Using YouTube analytics and optimal video lenght Improving by asking for feedback and re-watching your own content How an individual doing YouTube videos can now rival radio and TV stations How he used social media to grow his fan base His tips for people looking to get into internet videos

For the inaugural edition of the podcast I have a very special guest. One of the biggest names in Canadian stand-up comedy, as well as someone I am happy to call my friend, Nikki Payne! Nikki Payne was educated at Truro Community College, Humber School of Comedy and The Second City Conservatory. Nikki's comedy work has earned her accolades. She is the recipient of 3 Canadian Comedy Awards as best stand-up newcomer in 2003 and as best female stand-up for 2005 and 2008. She was nominated twice for Gemini Awards. She has appeared on CTV's Comedy Inc special, in Nikki Payne's Funtime Show, The National Film Board of Canada's The Next Big Thing and Much Music's Video on Trial. She was also semi-finalist on the American television show The Last Comic Standing and currently the voice of Becky on Teletoons "Bagel and Becky" In this Episode Nikki tells us about... Overcoming destructive thinking and how to stand out The ups and downs of stand-up comedy Defining success for yourself The importance of enjoying what you do and fun How to produce material when you don't really have ideas How Nikki walked away from what others might have thought was success in Toronto and Los Angeles

Welcome to Episode 000 of the Hired by Passion Podcast! In this short episode I will give you a bit more information about the goal of this podcast as well as who I am trying to reach. The Hired by Passion Podcast will be interviews of artists and entrepreneur who have turned a passion into a career. I will also interview people like you and I who are currently trying to make a career out of their passion. I will be exploring how they discovered their passion and what day to day actions were taken to turn this passion into a career. I will ask about roadblocks and productivity hacks that have helped them along the way as well as what books or resources they would recommend. I will also try and infuse some of the knowledge I gained from listening to influencers such as Jason and Jeremy from Internet Business Mastery, Tim Ferris from the four hour work week, Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income, John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneur on Fire as well as Gary Vaynerchuk from the #AskGary Vee show. Feel free to leave comments or questions, and if you enjoy the show I would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review on iTunes