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Welcome to the 100th podcast episode of Leap of Fate! Such an achievement! You know we had to do it big for the 100th pod and do we have a big one for you! Only took 9 months of waiting...At 30 years old, transparently feeling unfulfilled in my career as it wasn't my passion, I made a tough but right decision to Quit My Job to Chase My Childhood Dream of Sports Broadcasting. I decided to leave  Oyster HR and go back to school to pursue sportscasting at  Full Sail University's Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting.In this podcast, one of my best friends,  AfterSkool 's Mark Wooding and I dive into the decision to uproot my life and move from San Diego, CA to Orlando, FL.  If you want to watch the podcast on my YouTube channel, click this link.Topics:00:00 Intro1:30  @AfterSkool and  @BeforeSkool overview5:00 Meaning and accomplishment of the 100th pod being released! 9:15 What is  Full Sail University and the Sports Broadcasting program?14:10 The decision to quit my job and chase my childhood dream 23:00 The power of sports in today's society31:00 Being comfortable with the unknown that comes with a major life change 40:45 Ending ThoughtsSupport the show

In Leap of Fate Pod 99, we go over LinkedIn Personal Branding with Dr. Angela Mulrooney! LinkedIn isn't just a website to place your resume. It can be a valuable source of growing your brand and creating networking and sales opportunities.This is why it's important to ensure you are following the right practices to get the best out of your LinkedIn Personal Brand! With Angela, we go over:1. How to set up your LinkedIn profile2. The regular cadences to share content on LinkedIn3. The type of content to share on LinkedIn4. The power of networking and organic reach on LinkedIn5. All these lead to how you can grow your desired goal with LinkedInAngel is the founder and CEO of Unleashing Influence. At Unleashing Influence, she helps individuals transform their LinkedIn and hone their messaging to attract people's ideal clients. She is the perfect guest to help you grow your personal brand! Use this podcast to enable your success to achieve your goals using LinkedIn!Links:Angela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamulrooney/info@Unleashinginfluence.comThe Unleashing Influence Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9179691/_00:00 Intro, overview, and introduction of Angela03:50 Why Building a Personal Brand is Essential10:00 Hyperpersonal post on LinkedIn Success12:30 Cadences, schedule, and type of content for posting on LinkedIn21:30 How to Make your LinkedIn Profile stand out27:30 Brand Archotyping to build your niche34:35 Recap and EndingSupport the show

We are back for Part 2 with NFL and D1 College Football Coach Evan Burk this week on Lap of Fate Pod 98. Part 1 was the first part of Evan's Career with SMU and The Miami Dolphins. In part 2, we dive into his time coaching at UCLA and his post-coaching life of being a speaker, podcaster, and author!Part 1: https://youtu.be/E2XECj9vClo (highly recommend watching first!)Evan Burk is not your typical football coach. Despite not playing football beyond high school and having no network in the coaching profession, Evan's unlikely football journey began as a 4th-grade coach, where he quickly worked his way to the NFL in just 6 years and included coaching for teams such as the Miami Dolphins, UCLA, and SMU. Positions he coached were quarterbacks, running backs, defensive backs, special teams, and more!After spending fifteen-plus years working with the highest-performing athletes, coaches, and teams on the planet, Coach Burk uses his unique football coaching background to teach people how to utilize the same strategies in business and life that elite players and teams use to perform at a world-class level.Coach Burk enlightens Leap of Fate Pod this week with lessons learned and amazing stories from his career.  For any sports fans, this is the perfect podcast for you!Links:Evan's website: https://www.coachevanburk.com/Evan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ebombndhc/featuredEvan's podcast: "The Highest Level" https://www.coachevanburk.com/podcastEvan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachevanburk/Sean's book- Finding Intangibles: How to Uncover the Hidden Traits that Drive Elite Performers and Championship Teams : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SJ2N7BJ?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_BK3C7Z1EN59PWPHFQJDT&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe_00:00 Intro and review of Evan Burk2:45 Coaching Football at UCLA11:40 Evaluating Talent as a Football Coach23:00 Transitioning away from Coaching to Speaking and Writing a Book30:00 Using Football Learnings and Coaching Techniques to Enable Business World55:00 Final Thoughts and RecapSupport the show

This week on Lap of Fate Pod 97, we bring on former NFL and D1 College Football Coach Evan Burk. Coach Burk is also a speaker, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures.Evan Burk is not your typical football coach. Despite not playing football beyond high school and no network in the coaching profession, Evan's unlikely football journey began as a 4th-grade coach, where he quickly worked his way to the NFL in just 6 years and included coaching for teams such as the Miami Dolphins, UCLA, and SMU. Positions he coached were quarterbacks, running backs, defensive backs, special teams, and more!After spending fifteen-plus years working with the highest-performing athletes, coaches, and teams on the planet, Coach Burk uses his unique football coaching background to teach people how to utilize the same strategies in business and life that elite players and teams use to perform at a world-class level.Coach Burk enlightens Leap of Fate Pod this week with lessons learned and amazing stories from his career.  For any sports fans, this is the perfect podcast for you!PS- We had such a great time talking we are recording a part 2 to finish the podcast. Been on the lookout for it next week :) Links:Evan's website: https://www.coachevanburk.com/Evan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ebombndhc/featuredEvan's podcast: "The Highest Level" https://www.coachevanburk.com/podcastEvan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachevanburk/Sean's book- Finding Intangibles: How to Uncover the Hidden Traits that Drive Elite Performers and Championship Teams : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SJ2N7BJ?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_BK3C7Z1EN59PWPHFQJDT&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe_00:00 Intro and overview of Evan Burk3:45 Evan starting with his upbringing and starting to coach7:30 How Evan obtained his first D1 College Football program job from writing a letter!13:20 Video Assistant, master's degree, and Coaching at SMU27:35 How moved from D1 College Football program SMU to Miami Dolphins31:25 Miami Dolphins What it was like working as a video coordinator and then NFL Special Teams Coach39:15 What it was like being in an NFL locker room daily, working with world-class athletes, and the mental health toll of the job49:15 Recap, final thoughts, ending into Part 2 next week!Support the show

The Stock Market in 2022 is off to a terrible start, with the S&P 500 down bouncing between above and below 20% (bear market), officially in a Bear Market now (June 2022). Investors in Big Tech are growing more concerned about the economic growth outlook and are pulling back from risky parts of the market that are sensitive to inflation and rising interest rates. This is a recipe for a troubled macroeconomic environment. While stock market volatility is normal in the short term, a market weakness so far in 2022 has investors worried about further downward movement. In Leap of Fate Pod 96, I bring on James Woodall, CEO, and Founder of Woodall Wealth Management. We dive into everything Stock Market Recap and Predictions 2022. This includes:1. Inflation, Interest Rates, and Bear Market2. Global Macro and Micro Issues3. Supply Chain Issues4. Cryptocurrency Correlation5. Historical Stockmarket trends and review to analyze what the rest of 2022 and beyond has in storeFor anyone interested in economics and your personal finances, this is the right podcast for you. Thanks to James for coming on and educating Leap of Fate!Links:Woodall Wealth Management_00:00 Intro and overview of Today's pod on Stock Market 202202:20 Overview of 2022 Stock Market04:45 Interest Rates are rising, what does that mean for me?5:35 Inflation in today's market? how, why, cause8:10 How global macro issues (Russia, Ukraine conflict) affect us here in the USA10:10 Crypto Market vs Stock Market12:50 Woodwall Wealth Management advice to clients17:50 Advice for retail investors who are new to the market in the past couple of years19:30 Outlook for the rest of 2022 and beyond27:40 Recap and EndingSupport the show

Have you wondered how to start an AirBNB business? To start an Airbnb business does not call for you to be a real estate expert. It can take time to find a property and turn it into a guest-ready vacation rental. However, the rewarding experience will make all the required groundwork completely worth it. To help with this, on Leap of Fate Pod 95,  @John Bianchi , "The AirBnB Data Guy" comes on to share all the information needed, tips, and tricks to start your own AirBnB business!Here are the key things we talk about to educate you and enable your success!1. The 3 Different Options to Start an AirBnB Business (Rental Arbitrage, Property Management, and owning your property)2. What goes into the day to day of running AirBnB(s)3. The price to get started based on each option and expected revenue and profit4. Tools used to Manage AirBnBs property5. Top Zipcodes and areas for you to start your Airbnb Business!Thanks to John for coming on! His expertise educates the Leap of Fate Fans on how to start a successful AirBnB from scratch! For any questions, please reach out to  @John Bianchi !Links:John's AirBnB Data ReportJohn's YouTube: @John Bianchi John's Website:_00:00 Intro, overview, and recap of last week's pod03:40 How John got started in the AirBnB business09:05 The 3 Different Options to Start an AirBnB Business (Rental Arbitrage, Property Management, and owning your property)20:50 What goes into the day to day of running AirBnB(s)28:30 Using Data to find the best places to start an AirBnB34:30 Top Zipcodes and areas for you to start your Airbnb Business!41:45 Recap and EndingSupport the show

What is DEI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to creating and maintaining a successful workplace; one founded on the principle that all people can thrive personally and professionally.  It's important to fully understand each component, both individually and how they work together. Diversity is the presence of differences that may include race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, age, religious commitment, or political perspective.  Populations that have been-and remain- underrepresented among practitioners in the field and marginalized in the broader society.Equity is promoting justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems.  Tackling equity issues requires an understanding of the root causes of outcome disparities within our society.Inclusion is an outcome to ensure those that are diverse actually feel and/or are welcome.  Inclusion outcomes are met when you, your institution, and your program are truly inviting to all.  On Leap of Fate Pod 94, our guest this week, Kellie Wagner, is the founder and CEO of Collective DEI Lab. Collective DEI Lab works with high-growth, millennial-driven brands and organizations to build cultures that attract, engage, and retain underrepresented talent so that all employees can thrive. Whether companies are just starting out on their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey or simply need some help fine-tuning their company initiatives, Collective DEI Lab will provide consulting, training, and workshops.Kellie educates Leap of Fate fans on DEI, how she started Collective, a DEI Lab as a minority founder as a woman of color, and the success Collective DEI Lab has had.For anyone interested in DEI and entrepreneurship, this is the perfect podcast for you!Enjoy :) Links:Collective DEI WebsiteCollective DEI Instagram00:00 Intro- What is DEI, Kellie Wagner and Collective DEI Lab2:00 How Kellie Wagner became interested in DEI8:20 Unconscious Bias Training in corporate environments14:15 How Kelly Started Collective DEI Lab- a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Firm18:10 Key Initial Business Learnings and how Collective changed to meet customer needs23:35 Example where Collective made an impact at a customer company from their DEI work28:20 As a women minority founder, advice to other women and/or minority founders32:00 what does the future of DEI look like?34:10 Key takeaways and endingSupport the show

Have you ever wondered why word meanings change over time? Or why do people say words differently based on where they live? This is called Linguistic Evolution and we dive into this on Leap of Fate pod 93 with Valerie Fridland, who has a Ph.D. in Linguistics and teaches at the University of Nevada Reno.Linguistics is the scientific study of language.  Linguists (experts in linguistics) work on specific languages, but their primary goal is to understand the nature of language in general and how they are related or have changed over time. The main goal of linguistics, like all other intellectual disciplines, is to increase our knowledge and understanding of the world. Valerie educates Leap of Fate this week through how words change over time. Our engaging conversation ranges from her research studying words to understanding how words such as "woke", "redskin", "cap, and no cap" and more have come to be and changed over time.Use this podcast to learn how words evolve over time as it's important to be cognizant of the words you choose to say.  There may be hidden or historical meaning you aren't aware of that can create distress for others. Enjoy :) Links:Valarie's WebsiteValarie's LinkedInSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

In Leap of Fate Pod 92, Charles Vogl, an award-winning author of the Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Business and Leadership Category, comes on to speak about how we can build a strong community in our local community and as a global community. His first book, "The Art of Community" is used around the world to help organizations build a stronger internal and external community.Charles and I have a vibrant and open conversation about building community at the local and global levels. Topics covered include:1. Charles's time in Peace Corps: His Peace Corps Experience, Impact, and Learnings2. Writing his three books, especially the Aet of Community and the impact it has made on a global scale3. One of today's biggest challenges, is loneliness. Why this is such a challenge and how we all can work to overcome thisCharles's book, The Art of Community, teachings have been shared with millions of people. Businesses and individuals use the teachings to foster community in their own communities. He shares how "strong cultures help people support one another, share their passions, and achieve big goals. And such cultures of belonging aren't just happy accidents - they can be purposefully cultivated, whether they're in a company, a faith institution, or among friends and enthusiasts. Drawing on 3,000 years of history and his personal experience, Charles Vogl lays out seven time-tested principles for growing enduring, effective, and connected communities. He provides hands-on tools for creatively adapting these principles to any group—formal or informal, mission-driven or social, physical or virtual. This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a vibrant, living culture that will enrich lives."Use this podcast to learn how you can make an impact on any level to build a better community. Enjoy :) Links:Charles's WebsiteCharles's BooksCharles's LinkedIn00:00 Intro1:00 Charles Vogl and the Art of Community Intro2:20 Peace Corps Experience, Impact, and Learnings28:30 The Art of Community - Writing book, reception, impact40:00 How People can make an impact in their own community45:00 Key takeaways and endingSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

The Future Of Work Has Arrived. Now What? I just returned from Las Vegas for HR Transform 2022. It was the first conference I worked since the pandemic started. I represented my company Oyster working our booth speaking on how Oyster can help companies hire international employees!It was such a fun and amazing experience to be back at a conference and also meet my coworkers for the first time since we are a 100% remote company. In addition to the conference, we went to sponsored happy hours and parties at Marquee Night Club, Dreis Night Club seeing Ludacris, and more events throughout the Cosmo Hotel.In Leap of Fate Pod 91, I share pictures and videos from throughout the week, my thoughts on what it was like to be back at a conference, key learnings from HR Transform 2022, what the future of work looks like, and how businesses are handling employees returning to work.PS- There will be a full vlog video that comes out in the next weeks of the week in Vegas :) To all my colleagues and connections/new friends I made at HR Transform, thanks for the conversations and memories. I can't wait until we are back together again!Enjoy yall!Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

Competing in an Ironman triathlon is one of the more grueling physical experiences that a person can choose to put themselves through. Swimming 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers), Biking 112 miles (180.2 kilometers), and Running 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) test the limits of human endurance. Leap of Fate Pod 90's guest, Bryce Hegemier, one of my good friends here in San Diego, recently completed his first Ironman Triathlon, Ironman Texas!Finishing an Ironman is an accomplishment many people will never achieve. So what is it about the race — or the competitors — that makes people even want to begin? Ironman Triathlon Athletes are a different breed as the race is considered the pinnacle of multisport racing. Completing such distances requires a high level of fitness, endurance, and mental resilience, as athletes can spend anywhere between 8 hours (for professionals) to 17 hours (amateur athletes) on the course. Bryce comes on this week's podcast to talk about everything about his experience:1. The mental and physical preparation for the Ironman Texas.2. The day of the race and all the fun, grueling, crazy details!3. Advice for future Ironman Triathloners and anyone with a goal!Thanks to Bryce for coming on! Hearing Bryce's dedication, work ethic, and mental fortitude to stick to his training regime to push through mental and physical pain race day inspires us all to push ourselves to the limits!Enjoy yall!Bryce's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bhegs14/?hl=en00:00 Intro. Who is Bryce, Ironman Triathlon Athlete2:40 How Bryce got into doing an Ironman Triathlon4:50 Ironman Triathlon Training, Nutrition, and more17:40 Ironman Triathlon Race Day25:50 Crossing the Finish Line Feeling and advice to future Ironman Triathlon and people with goals31:00  Recap and Final ThoughtsSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

Content creators do NOT make enough money... That's the problem TrueFanz Founder Tim Branyan worked to solve and shares with us in Leap of Fate Pod 89. With his multi-million dollar technology company TrueFanz, Tim has worked very successfully to help to turn this around!“TrueFanz” just surpassed 200,000+ global subscribers in over 43 countries in just 2 years of being live! The platform empowers a wide variety of content creators to earn residual & predictable income from their creative work online. TrueFanz is innovative and market-changing in a crowded field of other platforms for content creators such as OnlyFans, Pateron, and Buy Me Coffee to name a few.Tim comes on to share his inspirational story from starting as a Proud USAF Combat Veteran (thank you for your service) to sharing his entrepreneur story of starting TrueFanz. We dive into:1. How Tim started TrueFanz with his cofounders and started to acquire their first subscribers (hint took a lot of hard work and trial and error)2. The next phases of TrueFanz and goals for the future3. Tim's advice and learnings for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to turn their goals into a realityWhat sets TrueFanz aparts?- Invite only for creators - Higher earnings with Faster payouts - More features than competitors - NO PORN- Excellent support - USA based and Veteran Owned- Lifetime referral commissions - Screenshot detection / prevention The key theme of this podcast is BELIEF IN YOURSELF. Have the belief in what you are doing and set tangible mini-goals to achieve your overall goal.Thanks to Tim Branyan of TrueFanz for coming on and having this open dialogue to enable Leap of Fate Fans to go achieve their goals!Enjoy yall!TrueFanz website: https://www.truefanz.com/TrueFanz IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheRealTrueFanz/Tim Branyan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbranyanSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

If you say to someone, "You have a mountain to climb", you mean that it will be difficult for them to achieve what they want to achieve. One of my best friends, Nate Redman, took this metaphorically and literally by recently climbing Mount Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemisphere at ~ 23,000 ft (6,961 meters) in Argentina!In Leap of Fate Pod 88, I have a candid conversation with Nate as he takes us through the totality of his journey and shares photos from his summit climb (they are amazing!):1. 13+ months of planning, training, preparing for this grueling 3-week expedition to reach the summit.2. The highs, lows, challenges, and success he experienced on the 3-week climb3. Reflection now that he has accomplished climbing Mount Aconcagua. Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range, in Mendoza Province, Argentina. Aconcagua is one of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. It is second in height after Mount Everest. The first known attempt to reach the mountain's summit was made in 1883, but the attempt failed. In 1897, Swiss mountaineer Matthias Zurbriggen became the first known climber to successfully reach the summit. The altitude on Aconcagua is so extreme that a number of hikers have died from altitude sickness while trying to reach the summit. Climbers also face the challenge of high winds resulting from frequent storms.For anyone who wants to hear an amazing story of perseverance, overcoming adversity, mind over matter, and mountaineers wanting to climb Mount Aconcagua or any mountain, this is the pod for you!Enjoy yall!Nate's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nredman1104/Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

Making the commitment to exercise regularly is a terrific start to getting fit. However, without sound nutritional guidance, achieving your goals may be impossible. Tough workouts demand the right kind of fuel — and that fuel comes from the foods and beverages you consume. In Leap of Fate Pod 87, we dive all into Fitness 101: Proper Nutrition and Exercise with Health and Wellness Coach Kory Cook, who also happens to be one of my best friends!Kory has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, training and teaching people around the world! Stating as a coach at NC Fit CrossFit gym, he then was asked to move to Cabo, Mexico to open up a gym branch! Knowing little Spanish, Kory navigated learning this new country,  culture, and language while managing the gym and teaching classes in both Spanish and English! From his worldly experience, Kory provides tangible and actionable tips for everyone to follow: 1. Tips for proper exercise and nutrition in your daily life2. How to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule3. The seen and unseen benefits of proper nutrition and exercise.In addition, we dive into what it was like opening up the NCFit CrossFit gym in Mexico and immersing himself in this culture while growing his entrepreneurship spirit. Kory does an amazing job providing practical and actionable tips for all. Use this week's pod to enable your success to live a healthy mental and physical life! Enjoy yall!Kory's IG: https://www.instagram.com/yaboykor/Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

Adulting can be hard. There are so many "real world" lessons that we learn the hard way that is never taught in school. That's why for Leap of Fate Pod 86, Adulting 101: The Struggle is Real, we dive into how you can overcome these challenges with the right mindset, goal setting, and perseverance!Our guest Justin Peters runs his own YouTube Channel and Podcast on this exact subject "The Struggle is Real". Justin enables his audience on many of the same life lessons and thought processes we speak of here on Leap of Fate.In this week's pod, we have a great dialogue on:1. Justin recently ran an Ultramarathon. The mental and physical toll and learnings from prerace training, race day, and post-race review.2. Justin running his own podcast and YouTube channel. How he got over the fear of public speaking, reaching out to people to pitch them to be podcast guests, and the ability to set tangible goals to achieve bigger goals3. Justin is 28. I'm 29. People always throw out 30 as this big magical number. We debunk this as to why this shouldn't matter and it's more about how you live your life day to day vs just artificial numbers people tell you to matterThis week's pod is a transparent and open fun conversation to enable you to be comfortable in your own skin and where you are at in your life! Use this pod to feel confident you are on the right track and you can and will accomplish your goals!Enjoy yall!Justin's website: https://justinpeters.co/Justin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0yHxQvHpSdx_gJiQJpVCIQ?view_as=subscriberJustin pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-is-real-with-justin-peters/id1496701179?fbclid=IwAR26mTFgNRnMCdJjzA4FHTT6MvLKkuqGbx3rWm7J7UBM8ERVIiIV1Baj0IY or https://open.spotify.com/show/701hEq4AKxseYuY79xjpSJJustin's IG: https://open.spotify.com/show/701hEq4AKxseYuY79xjpSJSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

Are you an Entrepreneur or an Intrapreneur? How do you know? What does each mean? In this week's Leap of Fate Pod 85, we dive all into the differences and commonality between an Entrepreneur vs Intrapreneur? While an entrepreneur aims to increase their individual wealth and ownership by creating a new business, intrapreneurs are rewarded to leverage existing resources and networks within a company to launch transformative innovations and initiatives.Our guest this week is RJ Grimshaw. RJ is a CEO, President, & Business Coach. He has experience as an entrepreneur and Intrapreneur. RJ was coached by my father who owned several successful companies, I learned the ins and outs of business growth and management when he built a million-dollar company at age 22. His expertise helps provide amazing commentary as we dive into Entrepreneurship vs IntrapreneurshipThis week's pod allows you to know where you fall, overlap, and how to enable your own success and ensure others help enable your success!Enjoy yall!Links:RJs website: https://rjgrimshaw.com/aboutRJs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjgrimshaw/RJs IG: https://www.instagram.com/rj_grimshaw/RJs Twitter:https://twitter.com/rjgcoachSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

In this week's Leap of Fate Pod 84, we talk about showing gratitude in your daily life. I share 4 stories that happened in my life this week where I shared gratitude to people around me.  The 4 situations:1. My team at work2. My dad3. Dentist Office (2 different situations)4. Uber driverBy me expressing my gratitude to these people, they all relayed the appreciation I showed made their day! The positive impacts of expressing gratitude are long-lasting, grateful people, and those who receive gratitude are likely to experience greater psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being.This is the final installment in our January series of how you can be the best version of yourself in 2022 and beyond! Use all the learnings from the past month to achieve your goals!Pod 79- Proper Goal Setting: https://youtu.be/UEA9Ep1_nxsPod 80- 10 Rules of Emotional Intelligence: https://youtu.be/P5lX_CDf_3MPod 81- How to Ace an Interview: https://youtu.be/Lg3iSwbc_DMPod 82- Leadership Skills: How to Be a Great Manager and People Leader: https://youtu.be/KHw0P7wAyHsPod 83- How to Prepare and Succeed in Your New Job? https://youtu.be/wbzwvVlmatISupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

There's a lot of uncertainty that comes with a new job. You'll encounter new people, a new environment, and a new set of responsibilities.  This is in addition to all your current responsibilities and commitments outside of your work life. To help you prepare and set yourself up for success, Leap of Fate Pod 83 put together questions for you to get answers to and a 30-60-90 plan to guide you through receiving a job offer to the end of your first 3 months!The key topics we dive into:1. 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself When Accepting a Job Offer and/or Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers2. 5 Key Questions to Ask Your Employer When Accepting a Job Offer3. Why and How to Create a 30-60-90 Day PlanWhat is a 30-60-90 Day Plan? It is used for New Hire Onboarding or for starting new projects to set yourself up for successBelieving in yourself is key to succeeding in a new job!  After all, from a pool of candidates, your new employer chose you for this job—you've got this. With the right preparation and planning, you will learn quickly, be successful, and be a high achiever! This podcast continues on with our 2022 Best Version of Yourself Series:Pod 79- Proper Goal Setting: https://youtu.be/UEA9Ep1_nxsPod 80- 10 Rules of Emotional Intelligence: https://youtu.be/P5lX_CDf_3MPod 81- How to Ace an Interview: https://youtu.be/Lg3iSwbc_DMPod 82- Leadership Skills: How to Be a Great Manager and People Leader: https://youtu.be/KHw0P7wAyHsSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

How many of you have had a great manager you loved and worked hard for? How many of you had a manager you loathed resulting in you wanting to leave your job? I've had both and it really takes a major effect on your work and personal life. That is why a great people leader can truly make or break your career and the organization as a whole. To help prepare YOU to be a great leader, we dive into Leadership Skills: How to Be a Great Manager and Leader on Leap of Fate Pod 82. Many people think it is easy being a manager and leading people, but it is much harder and delicate than most anticipate.This continues on with our 2022 Best Version of Yourself Series:Pod 79- Proper Goal Setting: Pod 80- 10 Rules of Emotional Intelligence: Pod 81- How to Ace an Interview: The key topics we dive into:1. What is leadership and how to get yourself into leadership2. 10 common leadership styles and the pros/cons of all3. 10 characteristics of a good leader and real-world examples of using them4. Real-world examples of leading teams and how to deal with certain situations5. 5 Essential Leadership Skills that will help you move up in leadership while making your team successfulEffective leaders are essential to any organization. Leadership skills can be the foundation of career advancement for both managers and individual contributors while ensuring the organization's overall success. Use these leadership skills to take yourself to the next level!Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

Looking for interview tips from senior hiring managers sharing real-world examples and answers? In Leap of Fate Pod 81, we go over How to Ace Your Job Interview: Tips and Examples. Leap of Fate's guest Mark Herschberg has been teaching at MIT for 20 years in addition to building multiple startup companies as a CTO. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. I, Randy, have been a manager of global teams since I was 22 (7+ years now) building out multiple global sales teams across multiple continents for Cisco and Oyster.We start by sharing the 10 key traits that hiring managers normally look for during job interviews. Then we go into specific examples from interviews we have led and workplace situations to provide you actionable and real-world examples. We talk about:1. How to Sell Yourself in Interviews2. What Managers Look for in Interviews3. 3 Key Things To Do Before, During, and After Interviews4. Reference Checks and Creating Good Lasting Relationships5. Great Practice: Be the interviewer to see the opposite side6. Sending Follow Up Emails post InterviewCheck out The Career Toolkit written by Mark for a deep dive into essential kills for success that no one taught you! And use this pod to practice and Ace Your Job Interview to make your 2022 goals and beyond a reality!Links:The Career ToolKitMark's LinkedInSocials: @CareerToolkitBkSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

In Leap of Fate Pod 80, we share actionable tips for Emotional Intelligence: 10 Tips to Improve Your EQ that will help you start making emotions work for you, instead of against you.Emotional intelligence (also known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. This is follow-up to Leap of Fate Pod 79 where we discuss goal settingBelow are 10 tips for you to connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about what matters most to you.1. The 25/5 Rule:The idea behind the 25/5 rule is that we often get distracted by things that are interesting but that prevent us from making progress on the more important things. Success means learning to say no, so you can say yes to the things that matter most.2. Writing in reverse:Writing in reverse is simple: You have to reverse your role as the writer (of an email, a report, a landing page, etc.) with the role of the recipient (your audience). How will what you send be received by the intended audience?3. The golden questionThe golden question is actually five questions in one. When you need to make a decision but you feel your emotions taking over, ask yourself:How will I feel about this in:a day?a week?a month?a year?five years?4. The 5-minute rule:Make a deal with yourself to work on a task for just five minutes. If you want to quit after that, no problem. This tricks your brain into seeing larger tasks as small ones.5. The rule of clocking out:If you're anything like me, you view work as a priority. But how do you balance that priority with even more important priorities, like your family, or your mental health?Set working times for every day, and when the end of the day comes, clock out.6. The rule of writing:The rule of writing has many benefits: It clarifies your thinking, improves memory and understanding, and helps you communicate better.7. The five-step rule against procrastination:How you can break away from the nasty procrastination habit.8. The 3-Question rule:There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything.Does this need to be said?Does this need to be said by me?Does this need to be said by me, now?9. The rule of reappraisal:Whenever you feel unproductive, stuck in a rut, or simply afraid of what's ahead, you must remember the rule of reappraisal:Don't focus on the path ahead. Look back at how far you've come. This simple shift in perspective can change frustration into contentment, anxiety into appreciation.10. First things first:Narrow your task list down to only two or three items, max. Then, focus only on the first one and start chipping away.Use these learnings of Emotional intelligence to build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals!Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

2022 is upon us!  On Leap of Fate Pod 79, we share How to Set Goals for 2022? This will help you plan out what areas in your life to set goals and how to create tangible benchmarks for yearly,  monthly, weekly, and daily goals to achieve these!What we go over:5 Essential Guidelines for Your Goals1. Be SpecificWhat do you want to achieve? What's the plan to achieve this? Look out for any roadblocks that could keep you from reaching your goal, factor these in.2. Make Goals MeasurableBreak your goal setting into bite-size chunks. Give yourself daily, weekly and monthly steps to take.3. Give Goals a Time LimitIt's important to set a time limit—because you need a finish line. Take that goal of yours, create a plan, and break it all the way down to daily activities. Then, give yourself a deadline. 4. Goals Need to Be YoursLet's be honest—trying to go after someone else's goals for your life never works out. You need to have inward motivation to achieve the goals.5. Put Them in WritingSomething special happens when you write down specific goals. So get them down on paper, along with all the steps it'll take for you to make them happen.The 7 areas in your life to set goals:1. Spiritual Goals2. Fitness Goals3. Educational Goals4. Family Goals5. Career Goals6. Social Goals7. Financial Goals2022 goal setting shouldn't be tough! Use this podcast to help you with how to set up goals to ensure you have a great 2022 and accomplish your goals!Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

How many of us live with chronic diseases like migraines, asthma, diabetes, anxiety, heart conditions.. the list goes on and on? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Disease is a chronic debilitating disease with no known cure. It limits your mental and physical abilities and makes it so individuals can't live their life. However, in Leap of Fate Pod 78, we interview Dr. Kevin Payne, who has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for a major part of his life.He hasn't let it keep him down... literally. He has taken to his passion, Sky Diving! He has skydived 600 times! This has helped him not just cope with the disease, but overcome the mental and physical toll it takes daily. Kevin shares how he has dealt with his highs and lows, with every day being a battle.We can all learn from the mindset of Dr. Kevin Payne in overcoming adversity we experience daily. Go achieve your dreams and don't let anything stop you!Kevin's websiteKevin's bookSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

A major question leading into 2022 and beyond: Cryptocurrency vs. Stocks: What's The Better Choice? Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm, especially during the last few years. And many people are seeing better returns in Crypto than the traditional stock market.Should you invest in cryptocurrency or stocks?Any savvy investor needs to know exactly what they're investing in. It's crucial to weigh the risks and rewards of investing, and what will drive the investment's success. If they don't have this kind of information, they can't make the calculation. In this case, it's not really investing — it's much more like gambling.Here are the key things we talk about with Crypto and personal finance expert David Veksler on Leap of Fate Pod 77:1. Crypto history2. Crypto and the Mehta Universe Utility3. Crypto's utility in today's global world4. Cryptocurrency vs the Stock Market5. Why It's important to diversify your assets6. 2022 Crypto and Stocks expectations and Strategy7. Crypto's hedge against inflation8. Tips for safely holding Crypto to not be hackedThanks to David for coming on! His expertise educates the Leap of Fate Fans on helping make sound investments in either the stock market or cryptocurrency!Links:Charity Auction to be a guest on Leap of Fate!David's websiteDavid's TwitterSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

This week on Leap of Fate Pod 76, I do a solo pod again speaking about making time for yourself. How many times have you thought about something you'd like to do, but then thought that you don't have time for it? Many of us spend so much time doing what we feel we must do that we don't have enough time for what we would love to do.If you would like to increase your level of happiness and life satisfaction moving into 2022 and beyond, one of the best changes you can make is to find more time in your schedule for a life that reflects what you'd really like to be doing. To help with this, I share practical and easy techniques you can do to make time for yourselfI am enacting my own message here and sharing how I am making time for myself. It may involve as this pod is released me on a beach in Mexico by myself to disconnect and recharge :)Carving out time for yourself in a busy world can be a challenge. However, it is essential for your sense of balance and mental well-being.  Instead, intentionally set aside some time each day, week, month, and year to do the things that you want to do.Enjoy yall, YOU deserve it :) Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

This week on Leap of Fate Pod 75, I do a solo pod speaking on being grateful and dealing with grief. 2 weeks ago (from the recording of this pod), 5 of my friends were in a car crash coming back from a Rufus Du Sol concert where they were hit by a drunk driver. 3 survived, but were hospitalized. 2 passed away from their injuries. Alice Read and Josh Johnson. As this podcast was recorded on Thanksgiving, I talk about why we should be thankful for what we have as it can be taken away just like that. This turns into talking about grief and how my friends and I have been dealing with the grief of losing 2 friends. The love, support, and togetherness everyone is showing are amazing. As we all grieve in different ways and with it happening so close to Thanksgiving, it ties into being thankful for being able to celebrate thanksgiving. An emotional podcast speaking from the heart, soul, and love. RIP Alice and Josh. This podcast is for you, in memory of you, and my way of coping with the grieving process.Links:Charity Auction to be a guest on Leap of FateGo Fund Me for Alice Go Fund Me for JoshJury Duty VlogSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmJ8rY4ivAKnN3zG0W-1_A)

This week on Leap of Fate Pod 73, we bring back and do a live in-person interview with After Skool YouTube Channel creator ad founder Mark Wooding!  Mark speaks about how he turned his art idea into an educational animation Youtube Channel with 2 Million+ subscribers and over 100K followers on Instagram! This is a follow-up to one of our first podcasts ever where we interviewed After Skool when he hit 1 Million subscribers! Relisten to Pod 5 with After Skool here In this week's pod, we dive into:1. How Mark has evolved After Skool the past 1.5 years2. How the pandemic helped with viewership3. What is next for After Skool4. Advice for content creators and how content creators are in demandEnjoy this engaging and thought-provoking pod update with After Skool :) Links:After Skool's YouTubeAfter Skool's IG After Skool's Patreon AfterSkool Prints and e-com shopSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

This week on Leap of Fate Pod 73, we interview former NFL Kicker Sean Conley!  We dive into everything from growing up to post-football life with emphasis on kicking for Division 1 college the University of Pittsburgh, going as an undrafted free agent to signing with football teams (Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets), finding yoga, mindfulness, and meditation in his post-football career to starting his second career as a yoga instructor and owning his own studio!Along the way, Sean shares first-hand stories that are super engaging and fun that includes kicking a game-winning field goal against Notre Dame, playing catch daily with his teammate Barry Sanders, the differences between the NFL in the 90s and today, and helping give back to the next generation who want to be kickers!Sean shows that with the right mentality and mindset, you can achieve your goals! Enjoy this week's pod and make your dreams a reality :) Links:Sean's website Sean's podcast: Happy Athlete Sean's IG Sean's book- The Point After: How One Resilient Kicker Learned There Was More to Life Than the NFL _Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

This week on Leap of Fate Pod 72, we dive deep into Healthy Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships. This was a big ask of Leap of Fan's to bring on an expert to help answer questions. You ask, we deliver!We bring on Sexpert, author, and TV celebrity, Susan Bratton! Susan is a champion and advocate for everyone who craves a passionate relationship.Susan answers Leap of Fate fans' submitted questions ranging from dating apps to sex self-esteem issues to how to create a more intimate relationship! In addition, Susan shares how her husband and she built their "Better Lover" empire, especially the struggles at first to become profitable!Enjoy this very entertaining podcast with Susan Bratton. She helps all of us feel comfortable in our own skin!Links:Susan's products: https://susanbratton.com/productsSusan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLover/featuredSusan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/Sexual Soulmate E-Book: https://sexualsoulmatesbook.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Brain surgery. It's scary to just say. Now imagine having to live through it. Leap of Fate's guest this week Kashmir (Kash) Neumann is a friend of mine. Kash had to get brain surgery at 25 years old (3 years ago) due to a genetic issue called ABM on her occipital lobe.Kash had successful surgery and has recovered. She is sharing her inspiring story and message by self-publishing and releasing her self-titled book "Kashmir".On this pod, we dive into what led to her having brain surgery, what brain surgery was like, and the recovery. Lastly, we dive into writing and self-publishing her book.Kash embodies the Leap of Fate message. She has overcome adversity with a smile on her face and the right mindset that she wasn't going to let it hold it back.I am really proud and honored she allowed me the opportunity to share her message and story with LOF fans. Be inspired. Enjoy yall :)Amazon link for Kash's book: Kashmir Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Being a great podcast guest isn't really much different than being a great person to have a conversation with.  I guarantee that you are an expert on some topic. Maybe that's related to your career, a hobby, a personal experience, or your lifestyle.  If you know more about at least one subject than a lot of people.  That makes you an expert!  So, bring your expertise to podcasting!!You've probably also thought I could speak on that subject, I should go on that podcast! How do I find podcasts to go on as a guest?This is why in this week's Leap of Fate Podcast we dive into how to be a great podcast guest. More goes into it than just speaking on the recording! How to use Podmatch, Facebook Groups, Reddit, and other sites to find podcasts to go onHow to prepare appropriatelyHow to tailor your message to the theme of the podcast that will resonate with the audience of that podcast How to captivate an audience  Tyler  Foley is back to help us with a bonus clip unreleased from the previous podcast 69 diving into his masterclass lessons for free!! Use this pod to learn best practices and get yourself out there on podcasts!Links:Tyler's WebsiteTyler's YouTube ChannelTyler's Facebook Group for Public Speaking!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Get ready for one incredible show as we dive into the world of public speaking! Leap of Fate Pod's guest this week Tyler  Foley is an actor, author, performer, and professional public speaker. In addition to sharing his engaging public speaking stories, Tyler shares the best tips on how to overcome public speaking fears. Whether it's a presentation for work, speaking in front of an audience, or just ordering dinner at a restaurant, we all use public speaking daily! Maximizing your potential is a critical skill that will help you throughout your whole life! No more uhs, no ums, double words, weird pauses, and blanking on your next sentence!This pod is educational, funny, and filled with tips to help you dispel the misguided myth that visualizing an audience naked is the best thing a speaker can do to calm their nerves.  Enjoy yall :)Links:Tyler's WebsiteTyler's YouTube ChannelTyler's Facebook Group for Public Speaking!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Dating during the Coivd-19 Pandemic has been challenging for many people. I open up this week about my experiences with dating during the pandemic.From using dating apps to meeting people organically, I share the ups and downs I've had. I have had some fun times, but also some crazy ones. I share 2 out of this world stories of some wild dates that you won't believe...1 involves a

Yup, you read that right! Excited to share the life update with LOF Fans! Solo pod this week. Just me, myself, and I sharing how my life has been the past 3 months!3 months ago on POD 54 I talked about getting let go from my Chief Revenue Officer job at Neat A/B Testing. I am happy and excited to tell you I have been hired on and started as first America's Sales Manager hire at Oyster HR.In this pod, I detail what the last 3 months have been like. Applying to 200+ jobs on Ziprecruiter, LinkedIn, and Indeed and getting 0 callbacks! Exploring my goals and dreams to revaluate where I want to go in life The fun I had enjoying the downtime and working on Leap of FateWhy I chose Oyster HR and how it is the perfect culture fit for me, work-life balance, and more!A fun podcast to create. No script, no notes. Just straight from the brain and the heart. A little bit disorganized, but just the way it should be. Please comment and share your thoughts! Enjoy :)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

You read that right! Our guest this week, Adam Arnett, started Element Personal Training with a $2,500 loan from his brother. Adam turned $2,500 into a Multi-Million Dollar Business! Adam is our next amazing guest in our Entrepreneurship 101 series!Element Personal Training is the fastest-growing outsourcing company in the gym industry. Adam comes on to share his entrepreneurship story. Element Personal Training is now operating in over 7 states, 70+ locations. Hear how Adam was able to overcome multiple businesses that he started and did not succeed as he hoped. In addition, we dive into fitness tips that will help you live a healthier life for your mind, body, and soul!Thanks to Adam for coming on sharing his highs and lows! To contact Adam:Element Personal Training: Adam Arnett FitnessAdam's IGTopics:00:00 Intro a3:30 What is Element Personal Training?5:30   Adam's Entrepreneurship Journey8:00 3. Starting Element Personal Training10:00 The highs and lows of starting your own business and overcoming them14:45 How Element Personal Training solves pain points gyms experience20:50 Creating a company culture that is positive, inclusive, and welcoming to all25:50 Overcoming Covid challenges in the fitness industry31:15 Fitness and health tips!38:30 Future expansion goals of Element Personal Training41:50 Recap and endingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

What is an NFT, Non-Fungible Token? They are all over the news and you hear NFTs being sold for multi-million dollars! Does this mean NFTs are a fad or the future of art? In Leap of Fate Pod 65, we dive into everything NFTs related and explain NFTs!By big ask from the Leap of Fate fans, we are here with NFTs! The questions we answer are:1. What is an NFT?2. What makes an NFT valuable?3. What's the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?4. Are NFTs the future of art and collectibles?5. What questions remain about NFTs?Leap of Fate brings Colin C. Thompson back to answer in-depth all the questions. Colin was on Pod 55 around Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.  He did an amazing job explaining all of it and is back for NFTs.Topics:00:00 Intro a4:20   1. What is an NFT?8:45   2. What makes an NFT valuable?15:15 3. What's the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?20:20 BONUS: How to keep NFTs safe22:20 4. Are NFTs the future of art and collectibles?24:05 5. What questions remain about NFTs?28:00 Recap of each question32:30 Final Thoughts and Key Take-AwaysThanks to Colin for coming on! His expertise educates the Leap of Fate Fans on everything around NFTs, and how to buy smartly and safely!To contact Colin:Website: https://www.oligye.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oligye-life-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIFECoachColinTSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Do these statements sound familiar? “I should have trusted my gut.” “I knew what was really going on but I didn't say anything.” "I wanted it so badly but I still walked away."Do you know how to listen to your intuition? This will help you find your Ikigai of perfect balance in your life. We explore both of these ideas in Leap of Fate Pod 64.Intuition exists in all of us, whether we acknowledge it or not. The more we can learn about it, the more we can use it to shape our lives for the better.The human brain has two ‘operating systems'. The first is quick, instinctual, and effortless. This is where our intuition lies. Intuition works by drawing on patterns collected by our experience and when we have to make a quick decision about whether something is real, fake, feels good, feels bad, right or wrong, we draw on these patterns.  It all happens ‘offline, outside our conscious awareness.The second operating system is slower to respond. It's more analytical and deliberate and it's conscious.Leap of Fate Pod's guest this week, Julia Li, and I have a fireside chat over these concepts. Julia was working at Google for 6 years and felt her intuition pulling her more towards a job in sustainability. She finally listened to it, quit her Google job, and followed her intuition down a path learning more about sustainability. As a result, she found her dream job and put her at the center of her Ikigai! What is Ikagi? Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined, these terms mean that which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. Ikagi combines: 1. What you love2. What the world needs3. What you are paid for4. What you are great at it. If you can find something that combines all 4, you are truly at the center of bliss and happiness. To help get to your Ikagi, there are 4 key topics we explore and provide solutions for:1. ​Developing a healthy relationship with your intuition2. ID your fears and how you can overcome them3. Being comfortable with ambiguity and what you can do to overcome the nerves4. Don't undersell yourself. Know your self-worth and stick by it!Intuition is powerful and can lead to amazing insights, but that doesn't mean you follow it blindly. It's still important to use common sense and a balance of rationality. Julia and I lay out what you can do to follow your intuition to find your Ikigai! Enjoy yall! Follow your intuition. Make your dreams a reality and find that Ikigai!Topics:00:00 Intro and key subjects going over this week3:20 Who is Julia Li and how was her time at Google. Why she wanted to leave11:00 Julia's new job at Afresh: www.afresh.com and why she chose them16:30 Key Topic 1 Developing a healthy relationship with your intuition27:20 Key Topic 2 ID your fears and how you can overcome them37:00 Key Topic 3 Being comfortable with ambiguity and what you can doto overcome the nerves45:40 Key Topic 4 Don't undersell yourself. Know your self-worth and stick by it!53:30 What is the Ikigai concept and how do you find it for yourself?57:30 Final Thoughts and Key Take-AwaysLinks:LinkedInTrash Talk Newsletter:Instagram:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

DC The Brain Supreme is half of the '90s hip hop duo Tag Team which made the song “Whoomp!” (There It Is). Currently, he is featured in the popular Geico Commercial “Scoop! (There It Is)" Leap of Fate pod 63 lands an exclusive interview with DC The Brain Supreme where we go over a wide range of topics to help you "Hustle" and "play offense always" to make your goals and dreams a reality!DC The Brain Supreme is an expert in the music industry, acting, and voice-over. As well as being well versed in SEO, PR, Marketing, Social Media, Fashion Photography and Motivational Speaking. He's also an actor and voice artist with the People Store Agency in Atlanta.DC The Brain Supreme is featured in the #1 commercial in the country: Geico's "SCOOP THERE IT IS". He is full of great stories, experiences, and poignant advice for all to grow from.We go over the euphoria of having one of the biggest records in recorded music in the 90s, “Whoomp!” (There It Is) that still lives on in clubs, commercials, and more today!  DC The Brain Supreme's mantra of "Hustling" and "always playing offense" has allowed him to revitalize his career and turn himself from just a rapper to a full-fledge entrepreneur!This pod is jam-packed full of life lessons. Go hustle and play your own offense after his one! Thanks to DC The Brain Supreme for coming on and dropping knowledge bombs, stories, and lessons on the whole pod!Links:https://www.tagteambackagain.com/Geico Commerical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDAg3VkZPg8&ab_channel=GEICOInsuranceDC's email: dcglenn@tagteambackagain.comWhoomp There It is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbGfhT1yehw&ab_channel=TagTeam-Topic00:00 Intro2:00 DC The Brain Supreme of Tag Team talking about his upbringingand learning how to make music6:30 DC The Brain Supreme talking about a bad record deal and studying to be a paralegal to fight in court12:30 DC The Brain Supreme talking about getting music gigs starting in 2015 again for Tag Team23:00 DC The Brain Supreme talking about keeping your ego in check so you can continue to learn and improve34:00  DC The Brain Supreme talking about working with Geico Insurance and making the #1 commercial in the US44:00 DC The Brain Supreme talking about how he taught himself SEO and make sure Tag Team was all over the internet54:00 DC The Brain Supreme talking about keeping a low  profile so he isn't recognized in public and can live his life1:05:00 DC The Brain Supreme talking about how he started doing voice-overs and learning from people at Disney1:17:00 DC The Brain Supreme and my fInal thoughts and wrapping upkey takeaways from the pod!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

From Homeless to Tik Tok Star: Tony & Gravel. Tony comes on Leap of Fate Pod 62 this week to share his life story. This pod is one you don't want to miss as we get an inside look at a truly genuine person who has dealt with a lot of adversity in his life to overcome it and uses his gift of music as an outlet.Tony lived 10 years homeless traveling around the United States via freight trains. From his experiences, He writes and performs music that is so raw, unique, and authentic, it captivates a massive audience. His music has gone viral on Tik Tok which has helped him go from being homeless and transformed his life:3.5 million views on Tik Tok. 550,000+ likes on Tik Tok. 66,000+ followers on Tik Tok.[warning] This pod deals with the serious subject matter.00:00 Intro3:00 Who is Tony & Gravel and playing his famous song for us5:30 Reception and creation viral song12:00 Tony talking about his upbringing20:00 Tony speaking about being homeless and traveling around on trains40:00  Tony talking about how his life has changed since he went viral48:00 Tony talking about music has been his one constant in his life and is a great outlet51:30 Final remarks and key takeaways from each personThanks to Tony for being open, transparent, and authentic. Tony's future is so bright and we are going to be seeing him performing on major stages very soon!Links:tonyandgravel@gmail.comcash app: $graveltheguyVenmo: graveltheguyYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW1sCkfBI85fmjm6osm-YATik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyngravel?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyngravel/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Someone with an attitude of gratitude appreciates everything in life.  They are grateful for their relationships, their health, their business, and their sense of well-being.Having an attitude of gratitude is important because it shifts your focus from yourself to appreciating someone else or something else.When you develop an attitude of gratitude you feel happier and more positive.  Gratitude increases compassion and self-care.  It also makes you grateful for the people and things that matter.Leap of Fate's guest this week, Chris DT Gordon teaches and speaks internationally on his line TAG: The Attitude of Gratitude. This came after a near-death experience.After contracting necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) from a simple scratch, Chris spent over two months in the hospital, endured numerous surgeries that have permanently changed him physically, and faced an extremely important question: How was he going to live the rest of his life? Would he become sad, resentful, bitter, and angry? Or would he rise above his circumstances and choose a more positive route?Chris chose the latter and created The Attitude of Gratitude (TAG), which he shares so others can overcome their own “personal bacteria”, increase their positivity and gratitude, and improve the lives of those around them. T- Think about the good things in your lifeA- Acknowledge the appreciatedG- Give others a reason to be thankfulAs we continue to go through this pandemic, having TAG is more important than ever. Use this pod to take a moment to appreciate what you have, acknowledge those around you, and do an act of kindness to have someone else be thankful and have their own TAG!Links:https://www.chrisdtgordon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisdtgordon/email: chris@chrisdtgordon.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Have you thought about starting an Online Business? An Amazon seller? Own Esty store? Running a business through Shopify? Having a digital product is a great revenue stream because once you create it, you can sell it over and over again online!Leap of Fate pod this week brings on Shaahin Cheyene, Leading Amazon & eCommerce expert and thought leader speaking to thousands on how to start predictable recurring revenue streams on the Amazon platform.Shaahin Cheyene is the creator of Herbal Ecstacy, the nootropic pill thatsparked the—%100 legal— smart drug movement. Shaahin made millions, but what made it special was that he was only 15 years old at the time!Shaahin was also an early innovator in the vaping world, inventing the industry-first Vapir Vaporizer—as well as hundreds of other multi-million dollar products.Since then, Shaahin has further established himself as an award-winningentrepreneur, Amazon expert, inventor, author, and filmmaker.His career as a serial entrepreneur spans more than 30 years and a billiondollars in revenue. Shaahin's family of products on Amazon.com consistently outpace sales of household brands on the platform, making him a sought-after expert and consultant for Fortune 500 companies.Never one to forget his roots, Shaahin continues to champion and mentorburgeoning entrepreneurs looking to enhance their revenue streams anddisrupt the market.00:00 Intro0:30 Who is the Shaahin Cheyene and what does he do?3:30 Shaahin's upbringing as a young immigrant from Iran8:40 Dropping out of Highschool10:30 Going to underground raves12:30  Creating Herbal Ecstacy and building out his full business27:00 Key lessons for entrepreneurs andthe #1 problem most have35:00 How Shaahin started the first Vapir Vaporizer and built out the business45:00 Advice for entrepreneurs about taking on investors! 50:00 How you can make money selling on Amazon and never be in an office!1:05:00 Final ThoughtsThanks to Shaahin for coming on. His wealth of experience and results provide LOF fans this week with a masterclass in entrepreneurship, sales, and creating an online business!Links:Billion: https://www.shaahincheyenne.com/billion-how-i-became-king-of-the-thrill-pill-cult Hack And Grow Rich:  https://www.shaahincheyenne.com/hack-and-grow-rich-podcast www.shaahincheyene.com  www.fbasellercourse.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

LOF fans, our 101 series helping you understand life lessons is back this week with Financial Literacy! With proper financial literacy, you will be able to invest and save money wisely resulting in you securing the bag and financial independence!  What is Financial literacy? It is the confluence of financial, credit, and debt management knowledge that is necessary to make financially responsible decisions—choices that are integral to our everyday lives. A lack of financial literacy affects people in developed or advanced economies, as well as those who live in emerging or developing countries.  In sum, financial literacy has a material impact on individuals, families, and businesses: balancing a budget, buying a home, running a business, funding their children's education, and ensuring an income for retirement.My guest Michael Hsu is an entrepreneur and CFO. He built a financial consulting firm called DeepSky working with entrepreneurs advising their multi-million businesses through systems and processes. He took his experience in entrepreneurship and condensed it into a methodology named MEASURE x HACK to serve as a guide to building a successful business, life, and relationship. It teaches anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit to build a system and processes, learn financial literacy, and create business hacks tailored to their goals. Its end goal is to hand back financial freedom to people who seek it.Michael educates LOF fans this week on tips, lessons, stories, and more to ensure your financial literacy! As a result, you will be able to go secure the bag $$ !!Links:* Check out MEASURE x HACK's Instagram to learn more business hacks: https://www.instagram.com/measure.x.hack/ * Check out this article to learn more about choosing the right measurement: https://www.measurexhack.co/business/measure-it-to-hack-it-2/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

On Leap of Fate this week, we explore a success story of overcoming adversity, maturing to understand the mistakes made and turning your life around. We all make mistakes in our life. Some mistakes are more severe than others. In some cases, these mistakes are breaking the law and lead to prison time. This can create a negative loop that people aren't able to break out. However, our guest this week Monique Turner broke out of this loop! Monique Turner is a keynote speaker, author, and youth advocate, who works with organizations, individuals, and families to transform their lives. Monique ended up in federal prison at 25 for 5 years. She used her time away to really change the direction of life and make a positive impact on the world.After Monique left prison, she seeks to transform and uplift the voices of the underserved and unheard. She has helped over 15,000 at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals reclaim their lives and discover their true purpose.Monique shares her life story to help the LOF family understand that you can overcome bad decisions and tough circumstances to achieve your goals!Monique Links:3 ways to manage your emotions Probation Questionnaire Link School promo #iAmHerGirlsEmpowermentDay For books email me: Info@neverpersonalalwayspurpose.com My online store with all my books & digital products: https://moniqueturner.instabio.cc/PurposeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

For many people, discrimination is an everyday reality. It is unfortunate we are still dealing with discrimination today in many different forms and ways. For Leap of Fate Pod 57, we explore this and how government can play a big part.I bring on Jeff Le, a seasoned federal and state government worker who talks about his experiences in the US Government and trying to pass policies. In addition, he talks about discrimination and hate (especially Asian hate) he and his family have experienced over their life that has been amplified this past year. Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We have seen this all across history for many different groups of people and it is still widely prevalent today. Asian hate in America has exploded due to rhetoric around Covid19. We go overworking in the government, government policy, stopping discrimination and so much more in this week's pod. (bottom of bio has time stamps of topics) Thanks to Jeff for coming on! His expertise educates the Leap of Fate Fans on everything around government workings, creating policy, discrimination, and how we can stop discrimination!To contact Jeff Le:LinkedInTwitterLinkTreeMajor articles Jeff has written:Politico Article -I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong How California can combat anti-AAPI attacks (USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, May 21, 2021): Jeff Le Is Changing The World – One Attitude At A Time (Forbes, May 20, 2021): Topics:00:00 Intro sequence0:20 Who is Jeff Le and his background3:00 What post-covid19 pandemic life will be like4:30 Jeff's parents immigrating from Vietnam searching for The American Dream8:20 Discrimination and Asian hate experienced as a child11:00 Discrimination and Hate Today14:30 What it was like working in the State Department (Fed Government), Congress, and for California Governor Jerry Brown's Office33:35 3 things citizens can do to help enact change42:00 Power of Leap of Fate sharing messages and stories43:30 How using your power to vote for all levels of elections is critical45:00 What corporations can do to help enact change50:30 Recap, final thoughts, and endingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Who hasn't watched professional athletes from pro baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, or football players on TV and thought, “I would love that job”? It's not just that they've made a career doing what most people can do only for fun. It's also the fame -- and the multimillion-dollar contracts.Youtube video of the podcastBut the truth is that landing one of those contracts is not easy. Most athletes don't achieve that level of playing, success, and the money it brings. It takes talent, dedication, sacrifice, and drive to become a professional athlete. And you'll have to compete against many other equally talented hopefuls just for the chance to prove yourself on a pro field or court.This is why for Leap of Fate Pod 56 I bring on professional athlete, baseball player Zack Weiss! He gives us an exclusive look into the life of a professional athlete.Zack is a baseball pitcher! He was an NCCA Division 1 champion at UCLA! He worked his way through the minor leagues and made it into the Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds, however, it did pan out as he hoped. He has since then worked tirelessly in the minor leagues to get back to the majors.Zack also has the opportunity to represent Israel on their baseball team in the 2020 Summer Olympics (being played in 2021)! This unique opportunity allows him to represent Israel on the global stage playing the game he loves!And lastly, Zack has co-founded The Pro's List. The Pro's List is an online platform connecting athletes to the sports service providers in their community. This allows athletes of all ages to find the right services they need (think of Yelp but for athletes) to ensure they are getting the right services to perfect their craft!Topics:00:00 Intro sequence0:20 Who is Zack Wiess and his background1:45 Day in the life of a professional baseball athlete 3:45 Diet, nutrition, and sleep importance. And what is being provided to Zack and his minor league peers7:30 Playing as a team in the minors while all competing to individuals to make it to the majors10:20 Zack Weiss's playing career path (different teams, making the MLB, getting cut, injuries, and more)15:15 Playing for Team Israel, Qualifying for the 2020 Summer Olympics,19:00 Overcoming Covid challenges as an athlete23:00 Family relationships and toll of traveling it while being an athlete26:35 What it means to represent Israel on a global stage at the 2020 Summer Olympics33:20 The Pro's List - What is it, goals, accomplishments41:45 Final thoughts and wordsThanks to Zack for coming on! His openness educates the Leap of Fate Fans on the day in the life of a professional athlete, and the mental/physical fortitude that goes into it!To contact Zack:Website: https://theproslist.com/Instagram: @zackweiss32 and @theproslistFacebook:The Pro's List Youtube: Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

What is Cryptocurrency? What is Blockchain? How do I invest in Cryptocurrency? What are the best investments for Cryptocurrency? Why is it so volatile? Bitcoin, Etherium, Dogecoin, Shibacoin? Warm storage vs cold storage? Burning coin? Different Cryptocurrency exchanges? So many great questions!This is why for Leap of Fate Pod 55 we do a full Cryptocurrency and Blockchain 101 review!This was a MAJOR ask from the Leap of Fate fans and do I deliver! I bring on Colin C. Thompson, a Canadian-born Jamaican, is founder and CEO of Oligye Enterprises (Shanghai) a Business Consulting company focused on coaching, training, and Blockchain technologies. Colin is a blockchain and cryptocurrency expert and answers all the questions for beginners to experts!Colin developed an extensive background in the Information Technology field working for blue-chip organizations such as International Business Machines (IBM), Ernst & Amp; Young LLP, and Howard University. In addition, Colin is co-Founder of XChainz, a blockchain-based educational and workforce platform for assessments, training, coaching, and the award of digital credentials.Topics:00:00 Intro sequence1:30 Who is Colin Thompson and his background3:40 What is Blockchain technology (backing of Cryptocurrency) and its 3 pillars9:30 What is a Cryptocurrency and the different types (Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Shibacoin, and more)12:20 How to buy Cryptocurrency and the tax implications with buying cryptocurrency14:00 Why there are different Cryptocurrency exchanges and how to know what exchanges to use, why you have to buy 1 coin to trade for another17:45 How to create a Cryptocurrency and why there are different Cryptocurrencies20:00 How Cryptocurrency coins become popular and to get on Cryptocurrency exchanges24:20 Cryptocurrency volatility, safe investment?, when to make an investment, what coins to invest in and pull out a profit (We are not financial advisers!)39:50 Global use of Cryptocurrency, becoming a legit form of payment and currency, government regulations and taxes47:35 What is "burning Cryptocurrency" and "cold wallet vs warm wallet" storage of Cryptocurrency55:00 Being a smart Cryptocurrency investor, 3 things to look out for1:00:00 Recap, final thoughts, and ending Thanks to Colin for coming on! His expertise educates the Leap of Fate Fans on everything around Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and how to invest smartly and safely!To contact Colin:Website: https://www.oligye.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oligye-life-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIFECoachColinTSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Yup, you read that right. I lost my job and detail what happened in Leap of Fate Pod 54. I was hired 3 months ago to be a Chief Revenue Officer, a c-suite position! First time ever in my career at an early-stage start-up.On Pod 42, I detailed everything around getting the CRO job off of Clubhouse. It was a high-risk, high reward opportunity.Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me. After 3 months, I have relieved of my duties as Chief Revenue Officer. I transparently and openly detail everything that happened and why the decision was made. I share what I am doing now to help mentally and physically deal with the fallout. In addition, how I am getting my resume situated to talk about such a short job and how I am starting to apply to new jobs!The second part of the podcast is a recap of the past 25 podcasts. We crossed the one-year mark of the Leap of Fate Podcast so it was a great time to review each guest, the key themes, and what is in store moving forward!A tough podcast to create, but to my Leap of Fate fans, I am open and honest with yall. There will be bumps in the road, but how you deal with adversity is what matters. I am in some right now, I'll be alright. But wanted to share the news with yall to show it's not all roses!Enjoy :)00:00 Intro sequence0:10 Intro into losing my job3:35 Quick reminder of Clubhouse backstory of how I got the job5:00 Negotiating contract to start the job7:30 Creating Company values and standing up business units12:30 Why I was let go, the conversations, the fallout and negotiations22:00 Lessons Learned25:00 What I am doing now to get back on my feet28:00 Review of past 25 Leap of Fate Pods40:00 Leap of Fate Future plans43:00 EndingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

The Gem Goddess is a YouTube Star, Entrepreneur, Designer, Tarot Card Reader, and more. She has created multiple revenue streams branching out from her YouTube Channel that has over 740K subscribers! I bring her on Leap of Fate Pod 53 to talk all about how she started The Gem Goddess and got to where she is today!Youtube Channel (740K subscribers): The Gem Goddess comes on Leap of Fate Pod 53 this week to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how she started her YouTube Channel and became a YouTube Star! She shares how she has branched out to create her own Shopify eCommerce shop selling gems, jewels, crystals, and more! She truly is an entrepreneur!For all of you out there who love The Gem Goddess, enjoy this behind-the-scenes candid convo with her!00:00 Intro0:10 Who is the Gem Goddess and what does she do?3:30: Getting started on YouTube7:00 How she films her Tarot Card readings, horoscopes, and more!13:00 Goals and ambitions on YouTube and Gem shop17:00 Power of Manifestation20:00 Advice for you on goal setting, starting a business, and following dreams!27:30 Getting past your limiting beliefs and fears30:00 key takeaways and endingMay you manifest your destiny with this week's pod!Links:Gem Goddess Store: Youtube Channel: Instagram: Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Leap of Pod 52 guest this week is Tonia Decosimo. Tonia founded P.O.W.E.R.  as a result of her experiences in a male-dominated business world. She was managing and building companies for others and felt it was time to incorporate her knowledge and help women get recognized for their accomplishments. Tonia DeCosimo is an entrepreneur,  author, publisher, columnist, and host! Her book is "Single and Not Settling!"P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is an organization of women professionals from all different industries and professions on a national level. Through empowering, inspiring, and helping women collaborate with like-minded professionals, P.O.W.E.R. provides a foundation for other women to build upon so they can lead by example.P.O.W.E.R. includes powerwoe.com, a website that allows members to highlight their career accomplishments and enables them to network and connects with other members. P.O.W.E.R. Magazine is a quarterly digital and print magazine that showcases celebrities and other hard-working professional women. Having women share their stories of success serves as motivation and encourages other women who are working towards achieving their career goals.00:00 Intro0:10 Who is Tonia Decosimo and what is P.O.W.E.R.3:10: Tonia Decosimo backstory and working in corporate life5:00 Starting her own business, P.O.W.E.R.9:00 Women treatment in the workplace10:00 Belief in yourself to make your dreams a reality11:00 What it is like being a leader of a business15:00 Keys to running a business21:30 What is P.O.W.E.R. and how does it help women27:00 Entrepreneurship mindset and making sacrifices29:45 Writing her book "Single and Not Settling!"34:30 Key takeaways and endingTonia is helping change the world and social norms. Enjoy this pod!https://toniadecosimo.com/homeP.O.W.E.R. Website: https://www.powerwoe.com/P.OW.E.R. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJwUlsjxdYEL669u5LI0dQSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Have you always wanted to be a TV host? In this week's Leap of Fate pod 51, I bring on QVC TV host Michele Lau! Michele shares everything about how she became a tv host for QVC [currently], theshops.tv, Jewelry Television, GemsTV USA, The Jewelry Channel, and the Home Shopping Network [HSN].Michele Lau gives us an in-depth look at her humble beginnings starting out hosting tv shows in Minnesota. She got her to break with HSN and never looked back! She shares how she moved herself up through the ranks and how she has dealt with genetic eye disease to overcome adversity while selling gems and jewelry live on television!00:00 intro1. Who is Michele Lau? (1:00)2. How Michele got into tv and radio hosting (3:30)3. Michele's interview for Home Shopping Network and move to Florida (HSN) (5:00)4. First hosting spots on HSN during the graveyard shift (8:30) 5. The rise of HSN, QVC, and home television shopping (11:00)6. Studying and Receiving her degrees from Gemological Institute of America Inc (GIA) (14:00)7. Overcoming genetic eye disease to sell on television and live her daily life (17:00)8. What it is like selling on live television and highlights! (21:00)9. Michele's pod giving back: You Are Solid Gold with Michele Lau (29:30)10. Advice for you and End (31:00)Enjoy this pod and check Michele Lau:YoutubeWebsiteLinkedInFacebookSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)

Global natural or man-made disasters happen yearly which results in millions of people having to show resilience by rebuilding their lives.A disaster recovery (DR) plan is a formal document created by an organization that contains detailed instructions on how to respond to these disasters and strategies on minimizing their effects.Disruptions can lead to the lost revenue of businesses, cultural damage, and permanent relocation. The global Covid-19 pandemic is a perfect example. David Dodd is the perfect guest for the Leap of Fate to talk about personal and community resilience. As the head of the globally recognized International Sustainable Resilience Center, Inc (ISRC), and having dealt with two near-death experiences, David has a unique take on resilience at both the macro and micro scaleDavid has helped and leads recovery efforts for multiple natural disasters including the USA for Hurricane Katrina, Japan after the Fukushima Tsunami, and more global events. With over 30 years of global experience, David's expertise and experiences enlightens LOF fans on what it is like to be at events firsthand and how we can prepare better for the future.Our world is facing unprecedented challenges. This pod educates us on the disasters around the world and how we can work to prepare to minimize their impacts.0:00 Intro1:00 David and International Sustainable Resilience Center, Inc (ISRC) Intro8:30: Working recovery at Hurricane Katrina, Japan after the Fukushima Tsunami, and more global events 21:00 Resilience in global events and personal life23:00 Working with the United Nations27: Developing Nations Responding to Disasters36:00 David having his left leg amputated when working Porto Rico's natural disaster42:00  Covid-19s global  economic, social, environmental, and personal impact50:00 key takeaways and endingHow to find David:Yahoo Finance article International Sustainable Resilience Center, Inc (ISRCDavid Dodd Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/leapoffate)