HowieDoinIt — a podcast about resilience

As I wrap-up Season 1, I’m blown away by the amazing things that have happened in the last nine months. I’ve traveled all over the world interviewing world class athletes, best-selling authors, high-performing founders and business leaders. Most recently, I earned a health and wellness certification from Villanova University. In today’s episode, I talk about how I’ve navigated the COVID19 pandemic, hit the reset button on my life and became a certified health coach who helps people live healthier, happier, more confident lives. I discuss how to create a future you’re passionate about and ways to stay the course when you’re feeling less-than-passionate. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/44 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

These are strange times. Each day feels like a week, and each week feels like a month. And while it can all feel daunting at times, it’s also an opportunity to take stock of your life and make important changes, and support others who want to do the same. If we’re going to get through these times successfully, we must support each other emotionally, physically and spiritually as much as we can. In today’s episode, I catch up with Brenda on where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing as the world navigates a pandemic, enforced quarantines and a whole lot of craziness that can feel totally surreal. We talked about why we should all hit the “pause button” in our lives from time to time, why 24-hour news cycles are toxic to our health and wellness, and why I decided to stop worrying about my life and start living my passion. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/43 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

Brandon Steiner is no stranger to adversity. Early in his career, he opened a popular NYC sports club at a time when television-watching inside restaurants was unheard of. The first night he opened the doors to his club, he had zero patrons. The second night, he had one. “And that’s because I begged someone standing outside to please come in and give us a try,” he says half-joking. Three months later, the club had throngs of people waiting to get inside and some of the world’s most famous athletes seated at tables. In today’s episode, I interview Brandon Steiner, an author, speaker, serial entrepreneur and seminal figure in the world of sports business. Known as the “Godfather” of sports collectibles and memorabilia, Brandon is the founder and creator of The Steiner Agency, a marketing and talent agency that has worked with some of the biggest names in sports. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/42 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

Jason Frazell’s life was pretty good. As a salesman who worked for more than 15 years with technology startups, he worked with good companies on cool projects and received steady pay for his efforts. Life was good — it just wasn’t exceptional. So he hired a coach, and with the support of his family, set out to radically change his life. In this episode, I talk with entrepreneur and executive success coach Jason Frazell on the class that changed his life, why he hired a coach, the fears he had to overcome and the changes he needed to make to have an exceptional life. Jason shares his views on coaching and why he believes everyone needs a coach. In this episode we discuss: Why things always seem harder than they really are. How one improv class changed the course of Jason’s life. What coaching is and why it’s so important. The difference between coaching and therapy. And much, much more... Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/41 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

When Kinsey Grant first appeared on Episode 17 - "How To Handle Change In A Changing World," no one could have predicted the radical changes the planet would undergo just a few months later as a result of Covid-19. It’s hard to say which changes will stick and which will fall away, but one thing’s for sure: how we live and how we do business around the world has indeed changed. And it will continue to change for years to come. Like most significant world events, we will come to describe life in terms of before COVID-19 and life after COVID-19. In today’s episode, I speak with Kinsey Grant, business editor of Morning Brew, an online newsletter with more than 2 million subscribers and host of the Brew’s popular Business Casual podcast. We discuss the latest post-COVID19 news, what’s happening in the stock market, retail, travel and food industries, and what’s next on Kinsey’s radar. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/40 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

For the last seven years, J.C. Doornick begins his daily Facebook Live show by greeting his viewers with this quippy intro: “Hi, my name is Dr. J.C. Doornick. I’m a recovering bullshit artist and I’ve been clean for 14 years.” On the outside, the former chiropractor was the picture of success – a beautiful family, thriving business and all the accolades anyone could want. On the inside, his life was a mess: his marriage was in shambles, his business was making him miserable and he had packed on so much weight he was deemed clinically obese. Once an accomplished athlete and driven businessman who regularly worked 80-100 hours per week, J.C. realized his success was not sustainable. He knew he needed to make a radical change. “The truth is, I was a bullshit artist,” he says. “I was afraid and I had zero confidence.” In today’s episode, I speak with health and transformation coach Jean-Claude Doornick on how to transform yourself from the inside-out, take your business from good to great, and bust through stagnation to create the life of your dreams. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/39 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

Two years ago, Jordan Harbinger’s career came to a screeching halt. Almost overnight, he went from having an enviable position hosting a popular podcast with millions of listeners around the world to being unemployed and spending sleepless nights worrying about his future. Jordan likes to say his COVID-like moment came two years early: it was unexpected, jarring and beyond his control — until, he discovered how to get out of his own way. In today’s episode, I interview Jordan Harbinger, creator and host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, one of the most popular podcast shows in the world with more than 6 million monthly downloads. Often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” Jordan is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. Jordan and I talk about how to bounce back when circumstances beyond your control knock you down; and why having a strong social network is the key to getting back up. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/38 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

“Getting back to normal” is something we hear a lot about these days. But no one really knows what that will look like or if it’s even possible. Can we really ‘go back to normal’ after COVID19 has wreaked so much havoc around the world across all sectors of life? No one can say with any certainty how things will turn out, not even the experts. But one thing’s for sure: these are strange times we’re living in, and to get through them will require lots of preparation. In today’s episode, I talk about life BC (before coronavirus), DC (during coronavirus), and AC (after coronavirus). As you wait for daily, non-essential operations to resume, how are you using the downtime to prepare for life ‘after corona’? What activities are you devoting your time to that will improve your life and business? How are you preparing for the life you really want? Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/37 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

High-stakes situations force us to dig deep. Real deep. Sometimes that means having to summon up the physical toughness to get through life or death situations. And sometimes that means having the mental and emotional toughness to know when to stay the course — and when to pivot. No one knows this better than international speaker and retired Navy Seal Master Chief Steve Drum, who has led and developed high performance teams in the military and corporate America for more than 25 years. In today’s episode, Steve talks about the skills needed to survive — even thrive — in extreme conditions. He talks about the attributes of strong, effective leaders; the qualities of successful teams; and the focus and discipline needed to get through the long, hard slog of challenging times. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS... The three components that make-up toughness. The difference between toughness and resilience. How to build and develop successful teams. The art of building trust. And much, much more... Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/36 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Good communication with people you care about is hard work, even in the best of times. Throw a pandemic and stay-at-home orders into the mix, and the task seems monumental. For David Bulitt (a divorce attorney) and his wife, Julie Bulitt (a marriage and family therapist), good communication is the cornerstone of all great relationships, whether personal or professional. Unfortunately, most people suck at it. In today’s episode, relationship experts, authors and happily-married partners for 33 years, David and Julie Bulitt describe the 5 core conversations couples need to have for a healthy, happy relationship, and how to navigate the pitfalls people fall into when hashing out issues. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/35 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

Just five minutes with Julie Reisler is enough to turn a hardened cynic into a hopeful dreamer. Her energy, optimism and positive outlook on life are infectious. But she wasn’t always like that. For years, Julie struggled with food addiction, toxic relationships and people-pleasing. It left her feeling tired, depressed and anything but cheery. In today’s episode, life designer, author and host of “The You-Est You” podcast, Julie Reisler, describes how she learned to say no to the things that dragged her down, tune-in to her own needs and finally take control of her life. A master of reinvention, Julie believes everyone has the power to change for the better, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. All they have to do is decide. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/34 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

As COVID-19 plays out around the planet, it’s easy to imagine the worst. After all, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, and the stakes are high. But what do you think is worse: the coronavirus itself or the panic that has gripped the world? It’s hard to say. One thing is certain, though, your mind can be your most powerful ally or your worst enemy. It can be a friend that builds you up or a gremlin that tears you down. And nobody knows this better than Rick Carson. As the creator and author of Taming Your Gremlin, Carson has created a worldwide movement that helps empower people to take control of their lives by taking control of their thoughts. His Taming The Gremlin Method is a simple prescription for living a healthy, happy and productive life. In today’s episode, Rick describes how to tame the voices and thoughts in your head that keep you from living your best life and reaching your full potential. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/33 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

At a time when terms like “social distancing”, “self quarantine” and “shelter-in-place” are becoming part of our everyday vernacular, nurturing important relationships is key to our personal and professional success. While we may not be able to carry on with business as usual, we shouldn’t neglect the people in our immediate and extended networks. Social distancing does not mean social isolation. In today’s episode, I talk about why it’s important to reach out to the people in our network to see how they’re doing; let them know what we’re up to; and ask how we can be of service. I discuss how to strengthen our relationships when we can’t socialize IRL, how to leverage technology to deepen interactions and why we all need to “Always Be Connecting.”   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/32 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

In times of joy, I turn to music. In times of stress, I turn to music. In fact, I can’t remember a time when music hasn’t had a profound impact on my mood. There’s something transformational about music that makes life more tolerable. No one understands that better than Paul Pellinger. As the co-founder of Recovery Unplugged, Paul Pellinger has been using music to help individuals struggling with substance abuse for nearly 30 years. He is an addiction treatment expert, best-selling author and music aficionado who uses music-based addiction treatment at Recovery Unplugged’s 8 treatment centers across the country. In today’s episode, Paul describes how music is being used to treat addiction and why it’s an effective tool in helping to save lives. To date, his “musical medicine” modality has helped thousands of people embrace treatment and recovery, with long-term sobriety rates five times higher than the national average.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/31 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

Rami Odeh wasn’t a good runner. He wasn’t a good swimmer. In fact, as a kid, he wasn’t athletic at all. But over time, Rami’s ambitions grew and, with drive and determination, he went from barely being able to run around the block to running 100-mile races and competing in Ironman triathlons. How did he do that? “I don’t think about running 100 miles,” he says. “I think about running from aid station to aid station.” In today’s episode, author, speaker, coach and ultra-endurance athlete Rami Odeh talks about how our biggest moments of personal growth occur when we are able to transcend discomfort and difficulty. He talks about how to set, and reach, “big hairy audacious goals”, and why it’s crucial to learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Rami has dual master’s degrees in industrial psychology and exercise physiology, and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a health and fitness specialist. As an amateur triathlete, obstacle course racer, and trail runner, Rami has completed over 300 running races, obstacle courses, and multi-sport events — including Ironman Florida in 1999, multiple 1/2 Ironman events and multiple on-and-off-road marathons — since 1992. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/30 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

From the outside looking in, Tamsin Astor had a picture perfect life — a successful career, a beautiful home, and three happy, healthy children. Then, 2008 it all came crashing down. In today’s episode, author, speaker and habits expert Tamsin Astor, talks about navigating the uncertainty and despair that ensued when her young son was diagnosed with cancer, and later the death of a close relative. Tamsin shares the healthy habits that helped her overcome some of the most painful and difficult moments of her life — and why you should stop following what people say you “should” do, and follow your own North Star instead. Tamsin has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and psychology, and combines her Western science training with the wisdom of Eastern practices, including meditation and yoga, to help people organize their habits, create their vision and transform their mindset so they have more time for what they want and need. She helps time-strapped, overwhelmed and overcommitted high-achievers make more room in their lives for fun, while also taking care of business.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/29 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

A little more than a year ago, I started a show I had no idea would have such a profound impact on my life and the lives of others. Every day for 365 days, I started the day by broadcasting a livestream video on Facebook and Instagram with the intention of motivating, energizing and moving people to take control of their lives, especially when they feel stuck, uninspired or defeated. Little did I know, the journey would change my life. In today’s episode, I talk about the relationships I developed, the places I visited and the lessons I learned from going “all-in” on a project that has allowed me to share my wisdom and expertise with people from around the world. It is my firm belief that how we do anything is how we do everything – and when we commit to doing the hard work of becoming our very best selves in both life and business, nothing can stop us.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/28 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

One look at Amber Vilhauer, and it’s not hard to see a talented, accomplished and ambitious business woman who exudes poise and confidence. As a digital marketing expert, she consults with New York Times bestselling authors, speakers and entrepreneurs around the world. But it wasn’t always like that. As a teenager, Amber experienced a vicious attack that, in her words, “just about broke me.” “It created a lot of heartbreak,” she says of the experience. “But out of that heartbreak came a break through.” In today’s episode, Amber Vilhaur, the founder and creator of No Guts No Glory Enterprises (NGNG Enterprises) describes the night she was physically assaulted by a group of her peers, and how that incident led her to become a successful business leader and mentor — and why she believes every person needs to feel “seen.”   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/27 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Ellen Latham never set out to build a billion dollar fitness empire with more than a million customers and thousands of exercise studios around the world. But at the age of 54, that’s exactly what she did. In today’s episode, Ellen Latham, the founder and co-owner of Orangetheory Fitness, describes her humble beginnings in Niagara Falls, N.Y. and the unexpected turn of events that led to the creation and growth of one of the most successful franchises in America. Ellen talks about being fired from her “dream job” as a single mother in her 40s, and why it was arguably the best thing to ever happen to her career.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/26 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Jack Daly is an ambitious, disciplined and driven businessman who began meticulously mapping-out his rise to success at a very young age. When he was just 13-years-old, he interviewed more than 200 successful CEOs and business leaders to understand the mindset and habits needed to be a world-class leader. It was Jack’s fascination with and commitment to excellence, that propelled him to lead several national companies, author ten books, launch an international speaking career and compete in some of the most grueling athletic events around the world. But it wasn’t always like that. In today’s episode, Jack talks about the ups and downs and twists and turns inherent in a decades-long career and personal journey that includes building six companies into national firms — two of which were sold to the Wall Street firms of Solomon Brothers and First Boston — as well as completing 15 IronMan triathlons in 8 countries, on 5 continents, and completing a marathon in every U.S. state.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/25 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

If you’ve ever gone on a job interview, or asked someone out on a date or tried to get funding for an important project, you’re selling. No matter what you do, where you go, or who you engage with, you’re always selling something. Whether it’s a product, a service, an idea, a point of view, or even yourself, human beings are always selling.  In today’s episode, I talk about how the (new) ABCs of Selling have replaced the old days of unsavory tactics to close a sale or hounding people to buy. And why I believe “always be caring” is an important mantra to have for personal and professional success.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/24 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

David Rendell was not born a gifted intellectual or a naturally-talented athlete. He didn’t graduate top of his class or become an all-star champion. In fact, for much of his life, David struggled with dyslexia and was so accident-prone there was a time he stopped playing sports altogether. And then, he had an epiphany. Why not reframe your biggest weaknesses to be greatest strengths. In today’s episode, international speaker and leadership expert David Rendall shares his journey growing up in a trailer park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a learning disorder to becoming a sought-after speaker, award-winning author and IronMan triathlete who encourages everyone to reframe how they look at their weaknesses and embrace their inner “freak”.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/23 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

What happens when you prepare your entire life for something and, unexpectedly, your dream is crushed by an irreversible injury? That’s what happened to award-winning entrepreneur, author and speaker Jennifer Brown. As a young girl, Jennifer dreamed of becoming a professional opera singer. In her 20s, she moved to New York City to pursue a Master’s in Voice from the Manhattan School of Music. She was on the road to stardom when her dream was suddenly interrupted by vocal cord injury. After several surgeries, it became clear Jennifer would never sing again professionally. “The writing was on the wall and I knew I had to reinvent (myself),” she said. In today’s episode, Jennifer talks about her journey from singing and performing to becoming among the world’s leading experts on diversity and inclusion. As an openly gay professional, Jennifer consults with Fortune 500 companies on how to build more inclusive workplaces which allow all kinds of talent to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/22 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

At the age of eight, Natalie Kra made a big decision that would set the stage for the rest of her life. Long before it was trendy to be vegetarian, Natalie decided to stop eating meat. Little did she know that her love of animals and passion for the environment would be the driving force behind the choices that today give her life so much meaning and purpose. In today’s episode, environmental activist and sustainability consultant Natalie Kra talks about what it means to follow your passions and commit to something bigger than yourself — even if it’s unpopular, strange or sometimes controversial.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/21 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

As a speaker, businessman and communication strategist, Michael Hudson has no trouble presenting to large audiences and influential leaders around the country. He knows how to use words to move people to action and, more importantly, bring them together in consensus. But it wasn’t always like that. At the age of 10, Michael lost his voice after a terrifying trauma that stole his confidence and haunted him for decades.  In today’s episode, Michael explains why he avoided attention despite a strong desire to step into the spotlight, and how he transformed a painful childhood experience into a successful business that helps companies effectively communicate with their most important clients. Michael shares his struggle with obesity and how it made him more empathetic to the struggles of others, as well as the inflection points that marked important moments in his life.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/20 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

As we kick off a new decade, many of you have probably made New Year’s resolutions to change your life for the better. In fact, millions of people around the world have made resolutions to lose weight, save money, quit smoking or take their careers to the next level, as a few examples. Yet most people make the same resolutions year after year with no real results. Why is that? In today’s episode, Howie talks about the difference between making resolutions and setting goals, and why a majority of people who make resolutions give up on them entirely by the second week of February. Howie shares his own New Year’s goals, and how you can set yourself up for success in 2020 and beyond.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/19 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Some business owners get their start with the wind at their backs. Carole Mahoney wasn’t one of them. She started her marketing and sales company in the middle of a recession with the cards stacked against her. In order for her company to succeed, she had to completely rethink her approach to sales. “It was survival. I had to feed my kids,” she recalled. In today’s episode, the founder and CEO of Unbound Growth tells us why she believes “sales is life”, and why the right mindset is the difference between success and failure in business.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/18 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Kinsey Grant anchored her first morning news show in the 5th grade decked out in her favorite pajamas. From that point on, the Florida native was hooked. Today, more than a decade later, the business journalist and self-proclaimed news junkie delivers the day’s most relevant and interesting business happenings as editor of the Morning Brew, an online newsletter with more than 1.5 million subscribers, and host of the Brew’s Business Casual podcast.  The daughter of former Florida state senator and U.S. congressman, James W. Grant, Kinsey grew up in a family where current events were regularly discussed at the dinner table and politics was a hot topic. Yet, despite her early exposure to and interest in the news, plenty of naysayers questioned Kinsey’s choice saying it was “a terrible idea.” “I had more than one teacher tell me, ‘You’re never going to make any money,’” she said. “Why work in media?” In today’s episode, Kinsey shares her journey from a small community in Florida to the fast-paced business and finance mecca of New York City — and why staying true to your passions (and nimble in your pursuits) can yield the biggest returns.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/17 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

For Seth Goldman, co-founder and former CEO of the global beverage company Honest Tea, and executive chairman of Beyond Meat, the road to success was never a straight shot. It was a long, circuitous path that began with a simple mission to do good. In 1998, Seth, a graduate of Harvard University and the Yale School of Management, teamed up with his former Yale professor, Barry Nalebuff, to create a low-calorie, flavorful drink that bridged the divide between sugary soft drinks and tasteless water options. The result was Honest Tea, a fair-trade, low-calorie organic drink that’s not only good, it’s good for you. “You gotta have something bigger to believe in,” Seth says. “If the only thing that drives you is making money, there are easier ways to make money.” In today’s episode, Seth shares where his passion for socially-conscious causes, environmental sustainability and giving back came from; and why he’s now on a mission to tackle the world’s climate crisis, disrupt the meat industry and create a new company that will “help people connect the dots between their own personal actions and the impact those decisions have on the planet.”   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/16 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Before launching a successful international speaking career, veteran basketball performance coach Alan Stein Jr. worked with the world’s leading coaches and athletes — legends like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Alan saw firsthand how elite athletes trained on the court and, more importantly, what they do when no one is watching. “The guys that want the ball at the end of the game are the ones who have earned the confidence during the unseen hours,” Alan says. “They’ve made enough shots in empty gyms to know that they deserve an opportunity to win the game when it’s crunch time.” In today’s episode, Alan shares what he’s learned from his time spent with world class athletes and how the principles used on the court can be applied to both life and business.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/15 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Every year, families from all over the United States gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, an American holiday that is best known for turkey dinner, football and giving thanks. For many people, it’s a chance to spend quality time with family, whether it’s their family of origin or their family of choice. In today’s episode, we talk about different family structures and why the family you’re born into isn’t always the family you choose to associate with — and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/14 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

David Silverman likes to say he’s “psychologically unemployable” — the thought of working for someone else always repulsed him. As a successful podiatrist and foot surgeon, David built a thriving practice seeing thousands of patients each year. There was only one problem: he was miserable. David had become a slave to his business, working long hours for less money. He was burnt out, fed up and ready for a change. But what could he do? He had spent years going to school to learn his craft and build a successful business. He was in his 40s with a family to support. There weren’t a lot of options available to him. But David wasn’t willing to settle for a career that wasn’t fulfilling. So he did something everyone thought was crazy. In today’s episode, David shares why he left podiatric medicine to go “all-in” with multi-level marketing, and how that decision gave him more time and money than he ever imagined possible.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/13 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Shay Eskew was just 8-years-old when a simple act of neighborly kindness led to a horrific accident that caused debilitating burns across 65 percent of his body and loss of mobility in his limbs. Shay survived and, after more than 35 surgeries and years of rehabilitation, went on to accomplish amazing personal and athletic feats that are both humbling and awe-inspiring.  Shay has competed in more than 70 triathlons, including 13 World Championships across four continents. He is a four-time Ironman, ranked in the top 1% of 70.3 Ironmen athletes in the world, as well as a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and Medal of Courage recipient. He’s an author, speaker, devoted husband and father of five. In today’s episode, Shay shares the physical and mental struggles he’s had to overcome to become a competitive athlete and champion, as well as a successful business leader and family man.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/12 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

At 20 years-old, Marcela Marañon became paralyzed after surviving a fatal car accident that happened a block from her home. It was a harrowing ordeal that changed her life in ways she never imagined. Today, 17 years later, Marcela travels the world as an advocate for people with disabilities and a champion for accessible travel. On today’s episode, Marcela talks about the day that completely changed her life, and how she transformed an unthinkable tragedy into a message of hope and inspiration for millions.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/11 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Fears come in all forms. Some fears are real and justified. Others, are simply illusions that hold us back from achieving our deepest desires. On today’s show, I talk about the moment in my life when I was (almost) crippled by fear, and how I reframed it to allow me to keep moving forward despite the fear   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/10 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

The great businessman, author and speaker Stephen Covey once said, “In relationships, the little things are the big things.” In my life I’ve had the great fortune to meet many incredible people. Some of these people became friends for a season; others became friends for life. No matter how long the relationships have lasted or how deep they’ve gone, they’ve all contributed to my life both personally and professionally. Whether in life or business, the ability to build and maintain strong relationships is a skill that serves people well. In this age of digital connection nothing can substitute human contact and personal connection, and those who take the time and effort to invest in relationships will survive and thrive. On today’s show, I talk with my friend and writer Brenda Barbosa about the power of relationships and the need to cultivate them at all stages in life.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/09 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

For more than two decades, Jamie Lassner was among the cadre of brave men and women that New Yorkers counted on when there’s a crisis. As a volunteer emergency medical technician, it wasn’t unusual for Jamie to lend a hand in dire situations. When everyone else ran from chaos, Jamie and his team ran toward it. That all changed on 9/11 when he tumbled down a stairwell amid the devastation at the World Trade Center. The fall ultimately led to six surgeries on both of his legs, and a near-crippling case of post traumatic stress disorder. “That’s ridiculous,” Jamie remembers telling the doctor who told him he had PTSD. “I wasn’t crazy.’ On today’s show, Jamie talks about the day that completely changed his life, and how he finally acknowledged the mental and psychological traumas that threatened to derail his life.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/08 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

In 1985, just after high school graduation, Alan T. Brown received a phone call that no one wants to get. One of his best friends, Danny, was paralyzed from the waist down after breaking his back in a terrible car accident. Danny was just 18-years-old. Little did Alan know he would find himself in a similar predicament a few years later while on vacation with friends in the Caribbean. In the blink of an eye, Alan went from being a healthy young man who loved playing sports to lying on his back unable to move. On today’s show, Alan talks about the accident that completely changed his life, and how he turned a personal tragedy into a triumph.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/07 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Sometimes, taking a shortcut can be your best option. If there’s an easier, more efficient way to complete a tedious task, a shortcut can save you lots of time and energy. But often, shortcuts can lead to costly mistakes, irrevocable damage and missed opportunities. When you’re constantly taking shortcuts, you can miss important details or ignore critical information. In the end, we shortchange ourselves when we’re always reaching for an easy way out. In today’s episode, I talk about the shortcuts people take and why, in this era of “hacks” and “instant gratification”, we avoid doing the hard work that leads to real growth and lasting success.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/06 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

At just four days old, conjoined twins Francesca Vavala and her sister, Emily, were successfully separated in a groundbreaking operation that broke all kinds of records. The twins are the youngest in the world ever to be successfully separated and the first to be successfully separated at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. In today’s show, Francesca shares her amazing, and incredibly rare, experience as a conjoined twin; the physical and emotional challenges being born a conjoined twin presented; and how she conquered those challenges and is now an advocate for people with disabilities and a champion of cannabis.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/05 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

As a longtime radio talk-show host and sports commentator, Kevin Sheehan had a comfortable, well-paying job doing what he loved in one of the biggest, most influential media markets in the country. Each week, thousands of listeners tuned-in to hear Kevin’s insightful analysis of their favorite sports teams. He was living his dream – until one day, all that changed. In today’s show, Kevin shares his long, winding career path and what prompted him to leave a lucrative job in radio to start his own podcast — with zero podcasting experience. In this episode, Kevin and I discuss: What it takes to land your dream job. How to navigate fear and uncertainty in the face of major career upset. How to break into an industry even when you have no experience. How to pivot when your career is thrown a curveball. And much more...   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/4 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

In the summer of 2015, Avi Benaim’s life was about as perfect as it could be. His family business was doing great; money was good; and he and the love of his life, his wife Michelle, were preparing to move to the beach with their three young children. Then, Michelle got an unexpected diagnosis that turned their world upside down. Over the next year and a half, Avi and his family faced one major setback after another. When things seemed to be getting better, Michelle’s health took a turn for the worse. Yet, despite all the turmoil and uncertainty, Avi never gave up. In today’s show, Avi shares his family’s battle with cancer and how strong social connections helped him get through some of the toughest times. He shares how to navigate difficult emotions when the unthinkable happens, and what drives him to give back even after experiencing tremendous loss. In this episode, Avi and I discuss: The unexpected tragedy that struck his family not once, but twice. How not to let anger get the best of you, even when life seems unfair. Where to find the strength to keep going when you want to give up. Why it is important to build strong social connections before difficult moments arise. And much more...   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/03 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

Long before he became an animal advocate and conservationist, Glenn Marks was a high-powered stock broker in New York City consulting on the Hollywood film Wall Street with Oscar-winning actor Micheal Douglas. For decades, Glenn lived fast and hard — until one day, he realized something had to change. Fourteen years ago, he traded-in his big-city life for a quiet oasis in the country. Life was good, until a freak accident almost took his life. In today’s show, Glenn shares his dramatic journey from Wall Street to Sheds, NY and how he found the courage to rise up after being told he may never walk again. Glenn shares what it was like to come face-to-face with death, what drives him to stay alive and how he finds the motivation and resilience to get better every day. In this episode, we discuss with Glenn Marks: How to change your life even if you hate change. What to do when you’re feeling “stuck” in your career, finances, relationships and life. The key to change, and why having an accountability partner is important. How coming face-to-face with death is not the end, it’s just the beginning. And much more...   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/02 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

From the cushy suburbs of Long Island to the mean streets of Brooklyn. From the fast-paced world of Wall Street to the sunny beaches of Florida, my life has been a series of twists and turns with epic highs and dramatic lows. At each stage, I’ve faced new challenges that have made me stronger, wiser and ready for anything life throws my way. Along the way, I’ve met many amazing people and learned valuable lessons that have changed my life for the better. If you’re feeling stuck or lack direction and purpose, this show is for you. Because it’s never too late to turn your life around. In this episode, I discuss: What led me to start a podcast about resilience. The tragic accident that changed my life. Why having a supportive community is key to making positive changes. How people fall into ruts and what they can do to get “un-stuck.” Why “rock bottom” is the launching pad to change your life. And much more...   Subscribe, Rate, & Review http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe   Connect with Howie If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com Or, connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

In life, there are big wins and giant set backs. Sometimes you’re cruising through life with the wind at your back; other times, you’re stranded on the side of the road. But it’s how you handle those detours that will determine the quality of your life. That’s what this podcast is all about: how to navigate life’s toughest moments without losing your edge — or your mind. This show is about building the resiliency to meet those challenges and how to overcome them with confidence and strength. Every week you’ll hear insights and inspiration from authors, speakers, business owners, athletes and leaders around the world who have faced life’s biggest challenges to bring you their hard-earned wisdom. I’ll also share my own personal experiences, insights and take-aways from my own detours and setbacks. My hope is that this show will inspire you to see your life from a different perspective and get you fired up to start making the necessary changes to get your life back on track. To learn more and get access to all episodes, visit our podcast page!   Subscribe, Rate, & Review http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe   Connect with Howie If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com Or, connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.