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Radio Toni is hosted by Toni Lontis, author of Resilience – Memoir of a broken little girl discovering a women of strength and beauty. She is Australia’s rising talkback radio queen, who is not afraid to facilitate interviews across the more difficult conversations of our day, bringing her brand of social consciousness to the airwaves. Radio Toni is a community of like-minded people who are dedicated to making their life journey inspirational, wanting to leave a legacy for others. Toni is an inspirational woman who has dedicated her life’s work to helping women and the men who love them to find their passion, purpose and voice. THE RADIO TONI PODCAST Your go to podcast for a laugh, inspiration and just to feel good. A series of inspirational women sharing their message!

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    RADIO TONI, June 1, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 56:08


    Dawn Morningstar (her given name) was raised by her grandmother Rosie, who taught her to be kind, tenacious, and self-empowered. Dawn is an award-winning author, master coach, podcast host, educator, TEDx Speaker (Oakland), former radio talk show host and devoted advocate for women's self-empowerment. Since her book “Venerable Women: Transform Ourselves, Transform the World” was published in 2016, Dawn has spoken to groups of all sizes over 1,200 times. After coaching women for over 30 years, Dawn founded Venerable Women in 2013 and has most recently co-founded New World Women with Mecca Page and Shawn Vougeot. Both organizations teach women to be kind, tenacious and self-empowered! New World Women expands women's consciousness and increases their prosperity using a very unique model--paying women to practice self-care, learn new things, stay inspired and help others. At this point, there is no other model like New World Women's in the world. One of Dawn's great journeys to higher consciousness began in 2015 when she spent 21 days in the silence at Ekam (Oneness) in India. In May of 2020, Dawn became an Ekam Mitra (Spiritual Friend/Guide), trained by Ekam faculty and Sri Preethaji and Sri Krishnaji the co-founders of Ekam and O&O Academy in India. The mission of Ekam, which Dawn fully shares, is to end human suffering and help all people live in a beautiful state of being. "Living in a beautiful state is possible through conscious awakening of the feminine principles of love, kindness, collaboration, inclusion and compassion—which are present within each person." - Dawn Morningstar WELCOME to the show Dawn! I am delighted I can share you with the global audience. Questions are a guide and we will go where intuition guides us to! 1. What do you mean when you talk about your desire to help women "heal the feminine wound around money and power?' 2. How does a woman doing better help others do better too? 3. What are the six WEALTH Ways that your organization New World Women focuses upon? 4. How did you come up with the idea to pay women for taking care of themselves, helping others, learning new things and staying inspired in a community of like-hearted women? 5. How did New World Women attract so many women before it even fully launched? 6. What is a practice women could do that would help them take a step in the direction of their dreams? Toni's Notes: Storytelling is the way we connect at the heart! always dreamed and day-dreamed about a better world for all women's self-empowerment coach for over three decades My business didn't start off as a business, but rather a quest to find self-worth. I was abandoned by my mother at nine months of age and raised by a very kind grandmother. Though my grandmother loved me very much and took good care of me, every day of my childhood I wondered where my mother was and why she had no contact with me. This caused me great suffering and confusion. So throughout my teens and early 20s I sought out counseling and spirituality to provide some answers so that I could begin to feel worthy. That quest continued and led me to find an extraordinary life coach. I fell so in love with the process of life coaching that I became a master certified coach myself. Choosing women to be my clients worked beautifully. Through their stories and then helping them I continued to grow in my own self-worth and confidence. I came to understand the tremendous value in being of service to others. Serving others balanced with true self-care is a beautiful gift to offer the world. collaboration is queen! New World Women, which is taking the world by storm! New World Women is an online, on-demand academy for women taught by teachers we call Luminaries. We have designed NWW so that women are financially rewarded for practicing self-care, helping others, learning new things and staying inspired. At this point, there is no other model like it in the world.

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    RADIO TONI, May 25, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 55:17


    Linda Conyard is Australia's leading pioneer advocating for socio-political trauma-sensitive change and informed responsiveness to Unnecessary trauma in the Health, Education, Justice, Government, and Private sectors. She recognizes the transgenerational effect collective trauma has on our current society and is at the leading edge of healing and transformation in this field. Linda's daughter's trauma at the very young age of 6 months was from a diagnosis of a rare childhood cancer that affects the retina in the eye (she survived and was left blind by 3) and the unfolding and recognition of her own significant and long-term childhood trauma from living in hidden domestic violence led her to her studies and subsequently her own trauma recovery. She became the therapist she wished she could have found. She is determined to change the trajectory of trauma on a collective, cultural, community, family, and individual level. WELCOME to the show Linda! I am delighted I can share you with the global audience. Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. Pioneering Leadership: The New Frontier for Leaders 1. What brought you to the work you do? 2. What do you think is the most common blindspot for leaders and their executive team? 3. What do you think would support leaders in these changing times? Talking points of note Trauma-informed care Intergenerational trauma and pain Trauma recovery Trauma support for children Trauma care and support for adults Anything trauma and transgenerational trauma is good for me.

    RADIO TONI, May 18, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 55:50


    Adult themes and discussions The Everyday Business show is not just about business. Its also about life and the universe and today we take a purposeful step away from business to talk to a very special man, Brett James Bishop. All About the Guest: Brett James Bishop is a Filmmaker, director and writer as well as a son, brother and friend. He has also been an online friend of mine for a long time. We started a conversation back in 2019 around the time that the documentary Neverland was released and led to further conversations and the desire for Brett to tell his story for the first time. It's a privilege to share this time with Brett and I want the audience to be especially cognizant of the courage it takes to speak your truth. I made a promise to Brett that I would be there with him when he decided to talk publicly about his journey, I'm keeping that promise today and I hope you will join me in welcoming to the show Brett James Bishop. WELCOME to the show Brett! I am delighted I can share you with the global audience. Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. Brett I have purposefully kept it simple to allow the flow of conversation to be what it needs to be. 1. Let's start at the beginning, and talk about growing up? Childhood abuse, growing up gay in the Mormon region, how unhealed trauma leads to substance abuse, alcoholism, healing from trauma, impacts of trauma, triggering, life after trauma…./. 2. What difficulties did you face along the way and what did you learn from them? 3. Tell us about your filmmaking, who is your influence and what is it about filmmaking that drives your passion? 9. What's the big mission and Vision for you personally – where do you see yourself in 10 years?

    RADIO TONI, May 4, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 55:03


    Cathy Dimarchos is a Global business advisor and an award-winning Mentor. She is an indefatigable philanthropist, TedX speaker and author who is future focused and works from her place of GENIUS to actualize goals and dreams for people in business and personally. She is known as the Alchemist in business. Her company, Solutions2you was born from her passion to serve and to create sustainable impact. She is highly sought after all over the world as a professional advisor and motivational voice with more than three decades of experience and dedicates her time to sharing knowledge that combines people, business and situational skills to deliver tangible tools and skills. Her values take centre stage and business becomes honest and expressive as she helps people be comfortable with being uncomfortable, unlearn patterns that don't serve them and helps them step forward with clarity that will enable them to reach their goals. WELCOME to the show Cathy! I am delighted I can share you with the global audience. Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's start at the beginning, How did your journey lead you to become a CEO? 2. What difficulties did you face along the way and what did you learn from them? 3. Tell us about your company. What does your business do? 4. What is different about what you do? 5. Share with us one of the most difficult decisions you had to make for your company that benefited your employees or customers. What made this decision so difficult and what were the positive impacts? 6. Let's talk about women in business and their unique struggles and difficulties they face and our place in the future? 9. What's the big mission and Vision for you personally – where do you see yourself in 10 years?

    RADIO TONI, April 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 53:38


    Natasa Denman is The Ultimate 48 Hour Author. A highly sought after professional speaker (CSP accredited), coach and mentor, Natasa is a 14-time published author and creator of the game changing business model, Ultimate 48 Hour Author.  She has helped over 600 solopreneurs become first time published authors in 15 different countries around the world including Australia, USA, UAE and Canada. Three years ago, Natasa also founded her own publishing company, Ultimate World Publishing and her authors are now writing their second and third books.  Appearing in all major media outlets across Australia including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Financial Review and The Age, Natasa is changing the way people do business in Australia and the world.  She now runs a multiple 7-figure business, with her husband and 3 children from home having pivoted the business from an offline to a highly successful online model during the coronavirus pandemic.  WELCOME to the show Natasa! I have to confess that I am so excited to chat to you today and I have such gratitude around the fact that we met. You taught me so much over our 12 months together. Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's start at the beginning, how did you get into publishing? Franchise, coach, wrote a book, 7 figures for last 7 years. 2. What prompted the move from outsourced publishing to in-house publishing? 3. From your vast experience in publishing and writing, what's the biggest challenge to writing a book and why don't people end up writing that book? 4. What's the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing? 5. How does Ultimate World Publishing differ from other publishing houses? 6. How do people become involved in your programs? 7. Where can prospective writers connect with you? What exciting events have you got planned? 8. Sometimes it's not about the book is it Natasa, care to comment? 9. What's the big mission and Vision – where do you see yourself in 10 years?

    RADIO TONI, April 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 55:58


    Guest, Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA, Investment Research,  CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research Andrew is the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research, which helps clients create, grow, measure, and protect value, and the co-founder of CoffeeWORKS – Thailand's leading B2B specialty coffee roaster. He served two terms as President of CFA Society Thailand and during his investment banking career and was voted the #1 financial analyst in Thailand. Andrew is also the Worst Podcast host of My Worst Investment Ever podcast, the #1 risk-management podcast that helps future generations reduce their investment risks by learning through the stories of others. In addition to his three decades in the financial industry and teaching finance, Andrew has written four books and six online courses. Among them, ValuationMasterClass.com – the world's #1 practical valuation online course. WELCOME to the show Andrew, so much to talk about today and so little time! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Dr Andrew you've had a long and illustrious career in finance, investment banking, and financial analysis but outside of finance, I want to know what led to living in Thailand? What do you love most about living in Thailand? What keeps you there bs anywhere else in the world? 2. You are a prolific writer having written 4 books, 6 online courses, and 100's of papers on equity strategy and company research, what's your favorite book and why? 3. Andrew I understand that you still lecture in universities across Thailand, how important is it to educate the next generation? 4. You also teach seminars around 8 key areas of focus, what are these areas, why these topics and where can people find out more about these seminars? 5. I'd love to ask about being an Angel Investor – can you explain to the audience what an Angel Investor is, why investment is important, and about your favorite investment of all time, as well as your worst investment of all time, if indeed you have one? 6. As the co-Founder of Coffee Works in Thailand, I'm curious to discover how you got into the coffee roasting business? 7. Andrew. you describe yourself as the Worst podcast host of My worst Investment Ever podcast, which is actually not true, audience. It's a #1 risk management podcast and Andrew is a great host, I know because I have been on his show. Why this podcast, can you tell us about some of your guests and their stories, where can people listen to the show? 8. Investment research sounds like a critical element for anyone looking to invest, can you explain how your Investment Research company helps clients? 9. Lets talk about the future… what's the bigger vision and mission for Dr Andrew Stoltz? 10. Finally I wanted to talk about the Women in Valuation and the scholarship your company offers to Women?

    RADIO TONI, April 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 53:55


    Mat Boyle for O2O - Online to Offline There is one thing that separates those who have an abundance of new clients and those who don't...It's Strategy - They have the right strategy to consistently prospect for new business opportunities. - They have the right strategy to consistently follow up on old leads and customers. - They have the right strategy to consistently market to their databases. - They have the right strategy to consistently build and engage with audiences across multiple platforms. It's not complicated, but it does take the one thing most sales teams lack and that's TIME. See, it's the gap between what you know needs to happen every day to be successful and what you're consistently able to achieve which determines your level of sales success. So how can Mat and the team at O2O help? With the right systems in place it's easy to build your own Outsourced Business Development team to create a cost effective solution to ensure your team performs at the highest levels of productivity and profitability. We can help you... - Build Direct Response Teams To Engage With Customers Through Online Chat - Create Strategic Outbound Prospecting Campaigns - Database Marketing Campaigns To Maximize Your Contacts - Relationship Campaigns To Drive Referrals - First Response Teams To Improve How You Handle Incoming Leads - Follow Up Strategies For Long Term Sales Pipeline What Makes Us Different? In any campaign, the key to managing consistency is to combine simple, repeatable systems with an integrated software solution. This enables you to measure every step, manage quality and drive maximum results. So before we even begin to build a team, we work with you on the foundations to ensure there is an effective process in place, all the training tools and the best software solution to manage the entire process. Only then are you ready to start recruiting your team. So let's connect and see how we can help. Questions for the Guest:  1. Mat I wanted to start the show with a bit about you and your journey in business because its and interesting one, tell me about your journey in business? It started in sales… 2. Often in business there comes a time when what we have been doing changes. What was that pivot time for you in 2015 – what happened, and what was the result? 3. That pivot in business has to led to a bigger mission and vision, what's that Mat? 4. How does O2O help businesses, what are the key benefits of working with you and the team? Increase Sales Activities Gain More Leverage of Time Generate More Leads Increase Sales Conversions Increase Revenues and Profits Lower Sales/Acquisition Costs Making An Impact In Communities Through Our Socially Conscious Model 5. Lets talk about what it takes to stay in business today? Profit lever framework, systems, support teams leadership and accountability 6. What does your ideal client look like and why? 7. What are some of the biggest results you've achieved for your clients? 8. What does the future hold for Mat and the team at O2O – tell me about the bigger vision and mission, paint me a picture.

    RADIO TONI, April 6, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 56:24


    RADIO TONI Every Day Business with Toni Lontis Rizza Villaflor from Piliko (Pili) PILILOKAL: Marketplace to Shop Online for World-Class Filipino Products Before I introduce you to our wonderful guest, here's what you need to know.. Pililokal (Pili), which literally means “choose local”. Rizza has been working in the events and marketing industry since she launched her first start-up in 2017. After completing an MBA in New York during the height of the pandemic, Rizza created a one-stop-shop of exclusively Filipino products in the spirit of not just uplifting the lives of local makers but also helping them promote their work online.  Pililokal is comprehensive e-commerce platform for the Filipino market and eventually the global market. Rizza formed the company through personal connections with people who would eventually be handling the different departments needed for the development of the website. Rizza also reached out to family and friends to help her launch this project. A team of Filipino individuals is driving this company from the funding stage to the nitty-gritty details. Their dream was made possible by a group of people working together overseas and locally with a common objective 1. Today we are going to go through a wonderful presentation Rizza has designed to show the audience and then I've got some questions for Rizza. https://24x7directcomau-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/rinei_24x7direct_com_au/EfjWZdDIDJdLroGRrpB78VkBGHWT0Fci7YsbzJtb-gMhtw 2. What are the Filipino products? 3. Who are the Filipino merchants? 4. Where can you access a community of Filipino sellers and buyers? 5. Rizza what's the big vision for Pili? 6. Where can people connect with you? 7. Are you looking for more products and providers?

    RADIO TONI, March 30, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 57:12


    Guest, Elliot Conner from Human Nature Projects, global environmental charity spanning 110 countries Elliot is nature's PR guy and number 1 fan. He started a global environmental charity spanning 110 countries and has gone on to create five-hit podcasts, design TV formats for US and UK broadcasts, write the bestselling book Human Nature: How to be a Better Animal, and grace stages from Davos to Seoul, Dhaka to Sydney, Glasgow to Jaipur to Marseilles. He's been to all four corners of the world and generally made an oyster of it- playing housemaid for hedgehogs and having picnics with parrots, buttering up bandicoots and doting on ducklings, hiding from hyenas, leaping away from leopards and vacuuming vulture vomit amongst, I suspect, much else. Elliot is the youngest CEO I know – Human Nature Projects was founded in July 2019 and Elliot leads a team of global volunteers who work tirelessly to reimagine conservation through community and collaboration. He's an author, podcaster and documentary filmmaker, policy changer and so much more WELCOME back to the show Eliott! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's take the audience on the journey of Elliot it's an interesting story – where are you in the world as we chat today? Raptors in South of France, research into ENGO's, power of community, wildlife conservation and volunteers, 100 countries – community-led wildlife conservation at the age of 16 2. Last time we spoke you were finishing the last year of high school, homeschooling, contemplating a gap year then university - what's happened in your world since then? 3. You have witnessed some terrible tragedies in terms of our animal kingdom from foxes dying in the Australian heat, to the coral bleaching in the great barrier reef. What are you working on to drive change? – streaming channel, environmental policy, nature news, 4. Let's talk all things podcasting – you've just launched the 5tt podcast – The New Ark – tell me about it? 5. Your bestselling book Human Nature: How to be a Better Animal – I knew you wanted to write when we first spoke but tell me how the book came to life and what it's been like since you published? 6. “Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Is you motivational quote – why does it resonate with you above all others? 7. What's the bigger vision and plan for Elliot Conner, what does the future hold? 10. How do people connect with you Elliott?

    RADIO TONI, March 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 56:54


    Alternative and Authentic - Success Being You Jem Fuller coaches and facilitates for CEOs and senior leaders across government, private, and Not for Profit sectors. He helps develop more mindful and conscious leaders with healthier workplace cultures. Jem is also the founding director and facilitator of his own international leadership retreat company. He takes leaders away on Conscious Leader programs to the remote Indian Himalaya, Bali, the Kimberley, and Costa Rica. Jem has led a very colorful life. From years of barefoot backpacking around the Indian subcontinent to senior leader with a multi-national company, he has been to the extremes. Jem has worked as a Reflexologist, Chinese Masseuse, Reiki Practitioner, kindergarten teacher in Asia, a global tattooist, fire dancer, motorcycle courier, actor, singer/songwriter, travel consultant, and prior to commencing his coaching practice, in senior corporate leadership. Jem completed high school at Xavier College, Melbourne, and has since studied various healing arts, Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Human Behavioural Profiling. WELCOME to the show Jem! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's take the audience on the journey of Jem its an interesting story – from barefoot wandering on the Indian subcontinent to leadership retreats and coaching senior leaders and executives. It gives you a unique and broad life perspective – does it help to have that diversity of lived experience when leading other leaders? 2. Your new book, The Art of Communication for Thoughtful Men is already receiving rave reviews across the planet can you share with the audience the inception of the book and why it was important to write from this perspective? 3. The book is both men and women and you've been surprised at the response from women, can you tell us how the book is assisting men and women navigate these challenging times? 4. Communication is key across life and business and an integral part of executive life. What are some keys to communication for senior executives? 6. Jem there is an increasing move for executives to incorporate a spirit of higher life perspective in their management style. Can you reflect on how this has played out across your coaching programs with senior leaders? 7. I've had some powerful conversations with men and women across the planet recently around Emotional Intelligence. What does EI mean to you Jem? 8. We live in challenging times Jem, how do you see leaders evolving at this time to deal with all the challenges? 9. What's the bigger vision and plan for Jem Fuller, what does the future hold? 10. How can executives and leaders work with you?

    RADIO TONI, March 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 59:06


    Kate Osborne, founder KOKO Matrix Quality Assurance Framework, creates successful, compassionate leaders and resilient organizations At the age of 27, Kate was poached from Flight Centre to the world's largest Business Coaching Company, there where there were only 2 women earning a professional income! Kate recognized that if she wanted to be a full-time Mum on a full-time income she needed to own a business. This led to KOKO Matrix. The origins of KOKO Matrix were started by a University of Queensland Psychology graduate, and founder of KOKO Matrix, Kate Osborne. Over the past decade, legal, marketing, finance, sales, HR, production, and distribution specialists, dug deep, collaboratively developing the hard questions needed to carefully address over 360 key business parameters within each of the primary 64 overlapping operational sectors in an 8×8 matrix. The resulting matrix, the KOKO Matrix, has become the core foundation of the KOKO Matrix Quality Assurance Framework. The KOKO Matrix Quality Assurance Framework ensures answers to carefully crafted questions are identified, recorded, and addressed efficiently and effectively by highly trained Leadership Managers. The KOKO Matrix creates successful, compassionate leaders and resilient organizations. WELCOME to the show Kate! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's talk about Flight Centre first and how that was a catalyst to KOKO matrix? 2. Where did the innovation that is KOKO Matrix arise? Was it a thought bubble, at first? 3. How does KOKO Matrix help businesses? 4. What are the keys to collaboration? 5. How important is it for women in Business to collaborate? 6. In your experience what makes a great leader? 7. How important is it to understand yourself as a leader- why does the DISC profile help so much? OFFER 6. Why is gender diversity so important? https://www.kokomatrix.com/disc A complimentary DISC profile and analysis valued at $220 for 30 minutes including report and raw data.

    RADIO TONI, March 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 54:11


    Guest, Matthew Caruna Trigger warning - What Would You Do With A Second Chance At Life? Matthew is a Youth Advocate Suicide Survivor and mental Fitness Facilitator. Up until the age of 12, Matt had lived a very typical life for a child in the city of Sydney. He had a great family, lots of friends, and a comforting neighborhood BUT then everything changed drastically. Matthew began to question his self-worth, self-image, and whether he even brought value to the world. As the tentacles of depression embedded in his life, his worthlessness increased and he struggled with these emotions by himself, bottled them up inside, and kept them within. This led him on a path of destruction with drug use and at the age of 16 decided that enough was enough and he attempted suicide to end the pain and suffering he was feeling. Thankfully for us, Matt was unsuccessful and woke up instead in the Spinal Cord Injury until in hospital unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair. We say thankfully because we now get to chat with this amazing young man. Motts's mission is to Inform, Inspire and influence millions of mindsets and for them to improve their quality of life. His goal is to facilitate a person towards transforming adversity into an advantage through the power of self-awareness, values, and authenticity. WELCOME to the show Matt! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. So much to talk about that attempt how you were feeling in that moment and why you wanted to end your life that day? I think it's important that we openly talk about those moments so that people recognize they are at the moment where they need to reach out and talk to someone. Every life is precious and ending it deprives the world of the wonderfully unique and precious human being we all are. 2. What was your first thought upon waking up in the hospital? 3. How did you get through that time? What was instrumental in helping you get through that time and re-entering life again? 4. How did your family react? 6. Tell me about what you do now? Why did you start your business? Workshops, speaking, coaching 7. What does mental fitness mean to you and why is it important? 8. You talk about meaningful connection can you describe that for the audience and the importance? 9. What drives you now, what are you passionate about? 10. How can people work with you 11. What are your dreams hopes and desires for the future?

    RADIO TONI, February 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 57:10


    This is also part of an international movement that acknowledges the special and important role Indigenous communities play in the development of a country's cultural identity. I respectfully acknowledge the people of the Yugambeh language region, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respect to their elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples here today. Our extra special guest today is Mr. Daniel Tolson Daniels Goal is to help you Accelerate and Multiply your Results! Daniel Tolson has served as a consultant to more than 15 000 companies and individuals throughout Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Great Britain, Ireland, and both North and South America. As a business influencer, he impacts millions of people each year. He has studied, researched, written, and spoken for 20 years on the topics of time management, goal setting, strategic planning, sales iQ, business model innovation, and emotional intelligence. Daniel is considered the world's Number One business coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence. With over 5500 case studies into emotional intelligence in the past 3 years alone. He has written and produced more than 250 audio and video learning programs, which have influenced business owners all around the world, including Mental Detox, Total Emotional Mastery, and Win Sales Now! Daniel speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Emotional and Social Intelligence, including executives and staff of many of Australia's largest corporations. His interactive talks and seminars on Selling with Emotional Intelligence, business model innovation, Time Management, and The Psychology of Success bring about immediate improvements in productivity, performance, and output. Prior to founding his own company, The Tolson Institute, Daniel was a leader of 17 000 cabin crew for Emirates Airlines. He has had successful careers in real estate sales and marketing, pawnbroking, second-hand dealing, a former Australian Champion Wakeboarder, and e3Xtreme Games Competitor. He has conducted high-level consulting assignments with many billion dollar-plus corporations in emotional intelligence and business model innovation. Daniel has traveled and worked in over 100 countries on six continents and lives in both Taiwan and Australia, he is happily married with two children. WELCOME to the show Daniel! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. Today we want to talk about the Emotional Life Journey: How to overcome that feeling of frustration and know what to do next. 1. So much to talk about it's hard to know where to begin, so let's start with that incredible diversity in the careers you had before The Tolson Institute? What was your favorite career before company life? 2. Can you tell the audience about the reasons that lead to the formation of your company and what you were doing at that time? 3. Emotional Intelligence, is talked about a lot but what is it to you and why did you choose to develop your expertise in this area? 4. What are the 5 principles of success in a nutshell? I know this could take up the whole show!! 5. What is it about “Future intent determines present action” that motivates you? 6. What are the four silent fears we all face? 7. How are you using Artificial Intelligence to predict personality characteristics? 8. How do people EXPLODE into 2022? When does it start, how do people get involved, what will they gain? 9. How can people connect with you?

    RADIO TONI, February 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 55:21


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    RADIO TONI, February 2, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 51:43


    Guest, Mario Bekes, You Don't Need Anyone 1. Let's start and the beginning and talk a little about your life and how you got into business? Childhood, communism, war, military training, coming to Australia, 2. How did the GFC impact you? 3. What happened to your son at that time? 4. What changed for you then? 5. Let's talk about investigations, interrogations, and information risk? 6. What does resilience look like for you? 7. What is fear, are you afraid and how has that fear influenced you 8. Running your own business, what can you share with the audience who decide to start their own business?  9. How do women connect with you, Danni? 10. Tell me about your vision for the future?

    RADIO TONI, January 26, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 56:26


    Danni VEE the Mind and Body Mentor Helping women become healthier in mind, body and soul is her superpower! Danni is a qualified personal trainer, health and wellness coach and mindset mentor, and she takes a holistic and intuitive approach to online fitness, diet and nutrition coaching.  Nothing makes Danni happier than watching women embrace body positivity, learn to love themselves and become stronger, smarter and more empowered. It's the best thing EVER and it's what drives my personal and professional passion. Danni's main focus is helping her clients build positive, kick-ass, run-the-world attitudes. When women arm themselves with a strong, powerful mindset, then healthy exercise and nutrition choices just come naturally and their confidence and self-esteem soar. Danni is a mother, mistake maker, risk-taker and because of this, she is forever learning, changing and evolving. Danni uses all of her experiences, knowledge and skills to support her clients and their goals, with a caring, loving and empathetic approach. It is her mission to help ambitious women love their body & live their life with unstoppable confidence. Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's start and the beginning and talk a little about your life and how you got into business? 2. Why the switch from piano teaching to health and wellness? 3. Why do you love coaching women? 4. Why a holistic approach to your work with women? 5. How do you see yourself as transformational? 6. What does your favorite client look like? 7. What sorts of programs do you run and how do you help? 8. Tell me about your latest retreat? How can women be involved? 9. How do women connect with you Danni? 10. Tell me about your vision for the future?

    RADIO TONI, January 19, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 57:34


    Mitchell Nicholas Gerber is an investigative journalist, who has dedicated 21 years to exposing The Forced Organ Harvesting of The Falun Gong spiritual movement in China. With a resilient character and a determined mind, he has been working hard on the frontline of a significant cause; which has been coined a “New form of evil.” Mitchell has been traveling the world in a crucial attempt to raise awareness about The Forced Organ Harvesting of The Falun Gong in China; where hundreds of thousands of these innocent practitioners have been rounded up, sent to over eight hundred state-mandated hospitals; their organs cut out of their bodies while Alive; the organs then sold for massive amounts of profit, and the bodies then burned in crematories to conceal the evidence. Mitchell's intention is to get the word out about The Forced Organ Harvesting in China, as well as, gain support across as many media outlets and channels as possible about this new form of evil, especially against the innocent Falun Gong practitioners; and he calls to action kind-hearted human beings who will welcome an interesting discussion about this continuing crime and pressing topic. You're joining us from Vietnam today and I want to take a moment to check in with you – how are things over there? Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Mitchell we have a heavy but important topic to cover today and In my usual fashion I what to let our audience know that our subjects today might be triggering for some people, China is a hot topic across the world today, and add that to organ harvesting. Mitchell what is organ harvesting, why are we talking about the devastating topic today and why is it seen as “a new kind of evil that has not existed on this planet before? 2. You use the phrase forced – can you explain why it's forced, what makes it any different from the accepted organ harvesting? 3. What is Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, and what is it all About? 4. Why was Falun Gong outlawed in China 5. Why is it being brutally persecuted by the Chinese Regime? 6. Who has actually controlled China for the last 50+ years?  7. Where can people find more information about this atrocity; as well as the evidence that confirms that this is actually truly going on? 8. What can people do to help? 9. Any final words of encouragement or motivation for the listeners and viewers in this time today?

    RADIO TONI, January 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 56:20


    Dorothy Graham O'Dell was born and raised in Ontario Canada. She has turned her love of books into her next career, writing them. She loves to help people succeed in life and when she is not writing or reading, she is helping her community or spending time with her family. Dorothy is also a life coach, speaker, and live show host. Her life's purpose is to make sure that people do not feel alone or unworthy. She believes every life matters; and has dedicated herself to helping others overcome their own obstacles and learn to feel empowered to move forward in their life. So, they too can share their story.  Kimberly is currently focused on the art of serial entrepreneurship. Her ability to provide fertile space for radical accomplishments is unprecedented. She has spent her life obsessed with being not just a difference. She is not satisfied until the difference for all is achieved, including mastering the art of creating consistent, reliable, miraculous results through authentic self-expression with freedom, ease, and love present. In every new company she establishes, she is committed to being the gateway for the highest valuing of others' full self-expression. Her endless drive for everyone to have it all includes her awe-inspiring goal to create radiant financial freedom globally by 2050. She is a Team Management and Leadership Program classroom leader at Landmark Worldwide. She leads Chicago, Illinois classrooms inside this ground-breaking technology. She has assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs over the last few years. She was one of the first certified One Thing instructors leading seminars, workshops, and offering training with the innovated tools provided by the critically acclaimed processes created by Gary Keller, the founder of Keller Williams Realty. Inside her 30+ year real estate career, she has completed thousands of real estate transactions in every arena and wears almost every single available hat. She has blazed unchartered trails and many economies over the last four decades, including the 2008 financial crisis. At the age of 20, she was sponsored by Pretzel & Stouffer and became a paralegal in Chicago, Illinois at the field's conception, graduating in a paralegal pilot program at Roosevelt University that paved the way for paralegals. Kimberly has been married to her rock and love of her life, Steve Genovese, since 1992.  She lives in Valparaiso, Indiana. Their passion project is to establish a restoration center empowering people, animals, and nature to work together to create innovative holistic healing pathways for all. Let's start the show with a quote - It takes 20 secs of insane courage to change your life. Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. 1. Let's start at the beginning and talk about growing up. What was that like for you? Dorothy and then Kimberley 2. Dorothy what made you an overcomer? 3. Kimberly what about you? 4. Dorothy let's talk about the book, It's called The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage. Why did you decide to write one? 5. Kimberley have you ever thought about writing a book? 6. I want to talk about the podcast now, tell me about it Dorothy? 7. How did you become involved Kimberly? 8. What do you love about your show? 9. Kimberley have you ever thought about doing a podcast about entrepreneurship or real estate? 10. What's something you've learned along the way Dorothy and then what about you Kimberly?

    RADIO TONI, December 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 53:29


    Guest, Dr. Olivia Lee Ong, Compassionate Leadership and Resilience, Medical Leadership Coach and Mentor Health workers, dealing with patients, giving hope, dealing with life and death, finding balance in a stressful environment

    RADIO TONI, December 20, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 53:58


    Guest, Dr. Olivia Lee Ong, Compassionate Leadership and Resilience, Medical Leadership Coach and Mentor As a Compassionate Leadership & Resilience Speaker, Dr. Olivia tells her story of how she overcame a devastating spinal cord injury when she was a resident in 2008 and learned to walk again functionally with two sticks and a limp after four agonizing years. Dr. Olivia's, spinal cord injury taught her a very important life lesson: self-compassion. This is the premise behind her creative business Dr. Olivia Lee Ong, The Heart-Centred Doctor. As an Author, Olivia has just finished writing her book “The Heart-Centeredness of Medicine”. She wrote the book after seeing and hearing about doctors' burnout due to stress and overwork – Dr. Olivia had actually been one of them. She writes in a way that helps doctors to find their way back home to their hearts. Olivia wants them to be able to lead the heart-centered lives they truly deserve. As a Medical Leadership Coach and Mentor, Dr. Olivia helps busy, high achieving heart-centered doctors avoid burnout and exhaustion, to achieve balanced energy and time flexibility through her Life Transformation for Doctors program. She offers 1:1 coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements on burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma in doctors so they can stay in the game longer as a compassionate leaders and leave a positive legacy for the upcoming generation of young doctors.

    RADIO TONI, December 6, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 57:53


    Guest, Dr. Olivia Lee Ong, Compassionate Leadership and Resilience, Medical Leadership Coach and Mentor As a Compassionate Leadership & Resilience Speaker, Dr. Olivia tells her story of how she overcame a devastating spinal cord injury when she was a resident in 2008 and learned to walk again functionally with two sticks and a limp after four agonizing years. Dr. Olivia's, spinal cord injury taught her a very important life lesson: self-compassion. This is the premise behind her creative business Dr. Olivia Lee Ong, The Heart-Centred Doctor. As an Author, Olivia has just finished writing her book “The Heart-Centeredness of Medicine”. She wrote the book after seeing and hearing about doctors' burnout due to stress and overwork – Dr. Olivia had actually been one of them. She writes in a way that helps doctors to find their way back home to their hearts. Olivia wants them to be able to lead the heart-centered lives they truly deserve. As a Medical Leadership Coach and Mentor, Dr. Olivia helps busy, high achieving heart-centered doctors avoid burnout and exhaustion, to achieve balanced energy and time flexibility through her Life Transformation for Doctors program. She offers 1:1 coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements on burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma in doctors so they can stay in the game longer as a compassionate leaders and leave a positive legacy for the upcoming generation of young doctors. Welcome to the show Dr. Olivia I want to start the show today with your favorite quote… “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou Why this quote and what does it mean to you? Since we have 3 shows together I wanted to start at the beginning and talk about your childhood, growing up, and how you got into medicine? Let's talk about the spinal cord injury and your story? Healing and a way back to health Re-entry to the workforce The challenges of being a doctor with a disability What does self-care look like for you Why don't doctors practice self-care, healthcare workers self-worth Impacts on the healthcare system of burnout and overwork The Heart-centered Doctor – why heart-centered What does balance mean in your life How can doctors and healthcare workers connect with you? Next week we will be delving into Dr. Olivias Book – and the Imposter Syndrome

    RADIO TONI, December 15, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 57:30


    Nicolette Minnie is the founder of femtech start-up Mel, a platform designed to reduce the invisible weight (mental load) of thinking about and planning for the entire family by structuring, reminding, and sharing the load. Originally from South Africa, Nicolette now lives in Brisbane Australia with her husband and their three kids. Following an international move from the United Kingdom back to their homeland of South Africa with a 10week old baby and a 2year old toddler, the mental load of everything that needed to be done and remembered erupted. She set out to find a solution, the solution is Mel. Nicolette favorite quote is…. "Not all storms come to destroy, some come to clear a path" Why does it inspire her? Because in Nicolette's life there have been some significant storms, life isn't fair, in fact, life can sometimes be downright unbearable and at that moment all you want is for the storm to pass, or to scream out, raging against the unfairness of the storm. But Nicolette has learned that if she allows the pain to be her teacher, to walk into the darkness instead of fearing or denying it; she will learn something, grow in character, break open and find something within that needed to come out. Not all storms come to destroy, some come to clear a path. Questions for the Guest: 1. Let's talk about your journey to this point – living in London, pregnant, moving back to South Africa, Csection, bubs, the book of everything, postnatal tears, the move that nearly killed you, 2. The Nanny, the housekeeper, and the gardener. So, life in SA settle somewhat but you felt overwhelmed and filled with anxiety. Why was that? 3. What did you discover about the mums in daycare? Mental load, fears, frustration, anger, planning… 4. This is where we get to talk about something that ALL women, well most of us anyway, know all too well – Mental Load what is it and how Mel solves that problem? 5. Why is mental load not talked about? 6. Why is it different from physical load? 7. How is it in 2021 we are still having these conversations about workload in households? Let's bring in a little bit of patriarchal society, inequality, and non-value of caring that predominately falls to women ( yes many men are fantabulous BUT) 8. Why is the mental load causing so much anxiety for women? 9. I want to talk about first world nations versus 3rd world nations in terms of women – How different is it for these women? 10. Why don't men get it? 11.. your amazing offer….register for the app…

    RADIO TONI, December 8, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 57:20


    Guest, Chantal Gerady, Facebook Strategist, marketing success for smaller businesses Over the past decade, Chantal has worked in the fitness industry beginning as a part-time personal trainer, working around three small children after emigrating from South Africa to the Gold Coast in 2008. Initially, Chantal worked for other people but like all true entrepreneurs, she saw how she could improve on the current model of delivering personal training, opening her own fitness business in 2010. Chantal then branched out opening a health, wellness, and fitness center to support other professionals in my industry. Her biggest challenge was, she didn't know what she didn't know. Beginning a new business meant Chantal had to start again, over and over, finding new clients without a marketing budget. She was overwhelmed, confused, and worn out. Chantal didn't know how to use social media effectively and couldn't afford someone to help. Facebook became my ‘GO TO' platform. The biggest bonus of having to start over again was that Chantal learned how NOT to do things. After winning the Empowered Mums award in 2015 for her work helping other health, wellness, and fitness businesses, Chantal began to invest in learning how to better Coach Business owners on how to use Facebook. Chantal saw a lot of ‘experts' spruiking how to do Facebook, but she knew, as a solo business, having the money to employ someone to manage my social media for her was the challenge, and many ‘experts', had no clue on even the basics of how to set up or safely use the platform. Chantal got her Cert. IV In Small business and started niching on Facebook. She knew from my own experience, using Facebook to generate leads for free was/is possible by understanding how the platform and algorithm works. As a Facebook strategist over the last 4 years, Chantal has been able to show other business owners how to use Facebook to market and grow their businesses. Many people do not understand Facebook and Chantal empowered them and gave them the skills to use it safely, and effectively without it costing them a fortune. Chantal found customers for BOTH of her businesses on Facebook using her program, demonstrating how effective her program is. Chantal's target audience is other micro/small businesses like hers – solo operators or with 2 to 3 employees, without a big marketing budget. The key element of Chantal Gerardy – Facebook Strategist is customer service – a simplified approach to one-on-one training to empower small businesses to manage their own Facebook. She charges a weekly rate that is affordable. Her approach is hands-on and practical. Teaching people how to use Facebook is cost-effective and is filling a gap. By teaching clients the Facebook basics – setting effective profiles, using groups, how to engage and create great content – Chantal is preparing businesses for the next step. What is so powerful about doing business face-to-face with my demographic is they listen and learn concepts differently; they like to ask questions. It is more powerful to get across the training and strategies Chantal develops because she can connect with them. Chantal has worked with businesses that have been in business for over five years but not making any money because they are trying to do too many things and not getting the basics right. While working face-to-face with people is not especially innovative, it is about listening to your target audience and delivering a powerful and useful service that meets their needs and helps them move to the next phase of business. Chantal does not do perspective strategies; everyone is unique and she considers her clients are not techy nor are they marketing experts. Chantal works on their strengths and considers that their unique strategy is user-friendly and enjoyable for the business owner. Questions for the Guest: 1. Chantal was one of the first people I engaged with, in the early early stages of my business and when Facebook was my primary platform and whilst it no longer is, Chantal was instrumental in setting the right foundations for my business, which was at the time, selling my book. Chantal how important is it to get the foundations right and what elements of FB do you consider as foundational? 2. Facebook has changed quite a bit over the last 3 years since we initially worked together, how do you keep pace with the changes? 3. Is it still possible for businesses to grow and market using Facebook? 4. We hear a lot about organic vs paid, in terms of growth, advertising, and promotion, what's the difference? 5. How do you determine what content works and what doesn't? 6. What are the advantages of a business doing their own Facebook promotion, content, and engagement vs paying someone to do it? 7. How do you grow your visibility on Facebook and why is this important? 8. How do you work with and help businesses with their Facebook profiles and pages? 9. You have a book called “My Facebook Formula. What's the book about and where can people purchase the book? 10. You have a special offer for the audience today what is it?

    RADIO TONI, December 1, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 56:19


    Prema Chuttoo is a leading-edge female entrepreneur passionate about advocacy for women in the IT sector globally. A proponent of gender equality and inclusiveness in the IT sector globally for women, Prema feels fortunate to be a role model for women in the IT sector and to this end established Rasu-IT, a company with strong foundations in embracing diversity in the workplace. Prema founded Rasu-IT for the purpose of providing reliable, adaptable, savvy, and unique solutions to some of the most complex IT-oriented problems experienced by companies globally. Rasu-IT is a consulting, implementation, and managed services provider that helps organizations improve their operational efficiencies, decision-making capabilities, and deployment of processes and systems utilizing SAP technologies based out of Mauritius, Africa with offices in Belgium, Europe. Prema Chuttoo is also empowering women in handicraft by building a platform for them to sell their products. She has also delved into the crypto world by being a certified trader on the Binance platform. Outside work, she loves swimming, reading, and cooking. She travels a lot as well and she is an animal lover – has 10 loving dogs

    RADIO TONI, November 17, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 55:20


    Dr. Vanessa Gipson Hall is an Information Technology (IT) professional who loves every aspect of the technology field. She is Vice President of Technology Project Management PNC Bank and the owner of CrossRoads Information Technology Group (IT Group). Dr. Hall's educational background includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, MBA and PhD in Information Technology Management. Her certifications include (PMP) Project Management Professional and (CSM) Certified Scrum Master. She also serves on the Advisory Board for David W. Carter High School's Academy of Information Technology and the Dallas ISD Industry Leadership Council. Dr. Hall's professional memberships include PMI – Project Management Institute, SCRUM Alliance, National Society of Leadership, and NAFE - National Association of Female Executives. She served as a technology guest speaker for events such as the OHUG National Conference 2015 Women in Technology and Washington State Federal Way School District mentoring students and staff in the area of STEM. She is the author of “The Impact of Global IT Outsourcing on U.S. employee morale” and “The Inner Win – the Guide to Advancing in STEM”.  Her knowledge in the area of technology has afforded her the opportunity to travel to Europe, India, and around the United States leading technology initiatives for financial corporations.  Dr. Hall is married with two children and three beautiful granddaughters. Her personal philosophy is God first, family second, and the remaining components of life will align. She strongly believes faith and endurance are key factors in obtaining goals and exceeding expectations. She loves to read, write, dance, listen to music, and enjoy motorcycle rides. Talking points: Family – let's talk about growing up, what that was like, the environment Journey in technology How do I empower young women in STEM Time spent on Advisory Board for STEM in Dallas Inner Win - Program for women in STEM SheEO Activator

    RADIO TONI, November 10, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 49:59


    Our extra special guest today is Patrick Hromas with our interview titled Patrick Hromas Artist: Film Still Portraits, Horses, Brasfort and Bowie Patrick is a visual artist who was born in Sydney in 1973 and grew up in Hunters Hill. He has been making art ever since he can remember, drawing the Hunters Hill Post Office when I was 13, “built-in 1891 as designed by the government architect, Walter Liberty Vernon, in Queen Anne Style”. Patrick graduated from the Canberra School of Art, Australian National University, in 1996. He enjoyed an enriching experience as a student exchange recipient with Ecole Nationalé Superieur des Beaux Artes for five months in 1995/6. I suffered from a mental health problem after being hospitalized in Nîmes in the South of France. Now Patrick has largely overcome that health issue, he draws in pastels or conté, paints in oil colors, and occasionally watercolors. Patrick has shown his artworks in seven solo shows and 48 group exhibitions, as far west as Kingston in the ACT, as far north as Pymble in NSW, as far east as Bronte, and far south as Action in the Australian Capital Territory. As a member of the Blue Mountains Community Arts Network, Patrick was invited to exhibit his painting: “Macquarie Road (Why should you be different from other men? I am told that there is hardly a husband in London who does not waste his life over some shameful passion.)” in the group exhibition: Infinities of Blue, in the Fountain Court at Parliament House of New South Wales. Most notably, one of Patrick's hand-printed, hand typeset artists' books is in the collection of the Australian National University Library, Acton, ACT. Patrick adores drawing sitters' portraits in pastel or conté generally from .jpegs, adding a background image from their favorite holiday happy snaps. Conté is a hard, waxy stick like a crayon and is virtually indelible once applied to fine art paper. Patrick only uses archival-quality materials throughout his practice. He is also a registered NSW eco-aware artist. Patrick constructs, using Photoshop, mock-ups for the collages or oil paintings by scavenging imagery as a Postmodern surrealist, from a variety of sources. Patrick then goes about weaving the figures in the .jpeg image and further teasing out forms, colors, and compositions, painting the final work from his iMac screen. Only when the balance between these elements and an even an absence or obscurification of the image is reached, so to let the eye rest, as instinct or aesthetics demand, is the painting complete.

    RADIO TONI, November 3, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 56:05


    Tyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee since his first sip at 5 years old, however, his father thought otherwise, as it upset his stomach. One day Tyler asked if he could make a coffee that both of them could drink, and this was a pivotal moment in both of their lives. His Father started thinking. In 2006, at sixteen years old, Tyler's father asked him a simple question, “What is the second-largest commodity item in the world?” He had no idea, but after a little research he found that the first was oil, and the second was coffee. Tylers Coffees® was born out of necessity. Tyler's dad was told by his physician that he could no longer drink coffee due to its acidity. Realizing that drinking coffee is more of a lifestyle choice than just a beverage. His father (a biochemist) went on to design a proprietary computerized Z-Roasting system and figured out how to roast the bean perfectly without letting the Tannic and Lipid acids form. These acids often wreak havoc on those with GI problems from indigestion, bloating, and heartburn to tooth enamel decay. He then presented Tyler with an idea that is now known as Tylers Coffees®. THE WORLD'S FIRST AND ONLY ACID-FREE COFFEE. Tyler agreed to sell it with a natural entrepreneur spirit, setting off door-to-door on his bicycle. Tyler continued selling the coffee to friends, family, and neighbors, and from there Tyler's Coffees® was born. It has since evolved into a full warehouse, a team, 80% growth year over year with 2,000,000 cups sold, distribution in 1,000 independent grocery stores across the United States, and was even the preferred coffee of the 2008 Academy Awards. Also, he has launched into Amazon and Walmart online. As well as many other retail outlets. He is well versed in online company building, and marking development. As the world's FIRST and ONLY Organic Acid-Free Coffee, Tylers Coffees® is able to provide a healthier option. While his company continues to expand and see more and more success, Tylers Coffees® is most importantly helping people around the world, giving them a healthier option each and every day. "Entrepreneurialism is like jumping off the highest cliff and assembling an airplane on the way down" This inspires me because owning a business is crazy. Good evening Tyler – I'm so looking forward to this interview and chat. Questions for the Guest: 1. Why did you begin your business/when? How does a 16yr decide to become an entrepreneur? 2. Why did you choose Coffee? How does your coffee protect people with certain illnesses? 3. What is your best business advice? 4. What inspires you? 5. Struggles you face/have faced as a business owner? 6. What are your current goals? 7. What is your favorite part of owning a business? 8. What's your special offer for our listeners today? 10% tylers10off This is just a guide; I like to keep the conversation organic and go where it needs to whilst highlighting your amazing business and offer. Toni's notes – THE solution for the more than 100 million individuals who have sensitive stomachs or who suffer from acid-related modalities. Tannic and Lipid acids are the cause of the bitter bite, upset stomach, aftertaste, and tooth enamel damage. Aside from these pesky side effects, these acids can form and aid in the development, or flare-up of Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Overactive Bladder (OAB), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, or Colitis. Since our roasting and the decaffeinating process is completely all-natural, we are able to produce a product that is not only superior in quality but one that also yields the healthiest coffee for you. Additionally, our roasting process is computerized and carefully monitored, so we are able to ensure that each batch is consistent and that the results will be the same; EVERY TIME. This means that our customers are able to expect the highest quality from us - and consistency - whether they are buying their first bag or their 50th. Tyler has seen a massive amount of growth since 2006. This year alone he has been featured in Forbes magazine twice, is starting his own podcast launching in July, and is even working on a book that is being released soon.

    RADIO TONI, October 27, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 53:25


    Our extra special guest today is Nikki McLennan with our interview titled, Photographer, entrepreneur, and all-around powerful Lioness. Before I introduce you to our wonderful guest, here's what you need to know….. Nikki McLennan is one of those people you can't quite believe exists. A multi-award-winning photographer and entrepreneur, Nikki defines what it means to take the bull by the horns. Nikki's work passionately combines a celebration of the power of women, with the lifetime preservation of precious family memories. Her work in this space is a clear reflection of herself. Nikki is the personification of her “Lioness” brand; as well as a dedicated and loving role model to her beautiful children. Nikki's journey into the photography space started at just 14 years old when she would constantly be taking photos of her salt-sprayed friends at the beach in Evans Head. Armed with an old-school film camera and the mentorship of her friend Stephen Blanch, Nikki quickly developed a love of the art of photography that grew to become her life's passion. I want to start the interview with a quote from Nikki - In an age where digital is king, Lion & Cub believes there is power and beauty in real art hung on the wall for everyone to see. Good afternoon, Nikki and welcome to the Every Day business show, so glad to have you here with us today. Let's take up your story from High school. What did you study after high school? Arts/Law degree at the University of Sydney. There was an interesting turn in your life when you turned down a scholarship offer from the Australian Defence Force Academy to be in the Navy. What prompted this decision? What happened after graduation? Front desk media and communications, off to art school, Can you tell the audience about the awards you've been nominated and awarded? What changes inspired the writing for Capture Magazine? In 2017 you were nominated for Ausmumpreneur, there's a great story around this can you tell the audience about that? You were blessed to be nominated again in 2019 which led to the Lion and Cub, can you tell us more about that progression? Family, Mum Bub Again in 2021 more awards what did this mean for you and the business? I love that you are best described as a fine art photographer, what does this mean to you and for your business? The link between art and photography is a beautiful one and you have captured this unique combination in your beautiful portraits. There have been lots of struggles for you and one of those is that of being a creative entrepreneur with ADHD. Nikki, can you please share with the audience how you manage these challenges and how they impact you and your business? A very special component of the way you do business is the empowerment of women. What does this mean to you in your business? Nikki, you have a special offer for the audience today, can you tell us about it?

    RADIO TONI, October 13, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 49:57


    Let me tell you about our guest today, Jay Noland and The Power of a Woman from The Perspective of Real Men Jay Noland is a loving husband, father, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping others around the world. As a former professional baseball player, he naturally injects extreme discipline and focus, into all areas of his life.  As a National Syndicated Business Columnist of The Los Angeles Tribune, he wants to use his voice to help others be heard. As an activist, Jay is shining the light on the subjects and people that need it the most across the globe.  Jay's mission is to make a positive impact and raise awareness around societal issues like child hunger and abandonment, women's abuse, human trafficking,  animal cruelty, environmental pollution and degradation, and social inequality.  His current projects include helping to fully fund the Abuga Memorial Orphanage School in Kenya, Africa (which he has provided the primary funding for over 11  years), as well as supporting the work at The Sunshine Center, The National  Indigenous Women's Resource Center, and the Women's Refuge of St. Johns County.  You can help support these causes too at Back2BackProjects.com.  Jay is also a very accomplished entrepreneur and businessman. Over the years he has trained hundreds of thousands of people around the world to develop supreme confidence and self-esteem. Many of these people are now creating a world-changing impact and spreading positivity and social consciousness in their own communities. Good evening Jay and welcome to The Every Day Business Show, so glad to have you here with us today. We have so much to cover, so let's get on with the show. Let's start with you and your story; if it's ok, can you share a little of your life with our listeners from playing professional basketball to being a columnist of the LA tribune to an entrepreneur to an author? In researching for the show, I had a look at Noland Mastery and there's an impressive number of ways that you help people! Can you tell the audience about your programs and how you help people? Confidence Tones using audio immersion Technology is another resource from Jay Noland Mastery, what makes this so special, so helpful? The app Umersion is out soon too isn't it? Can you tell me about the Noland Family Foundation and what role it plays in the world? What inspired you to write the book you released on September 13th, 2021? What is the definition of a real man in reference to the book? Are you thinking about releasing another book any time soon? If so, what is it about? Can you tell the listeners about the special offer you have for them today - would like to give away 2 special autographed hardcover books with a personal message to women who can tell us what makes them feel powerful and what the power of a woman means to them. Email Jay at There are some other exciting innovations on the way for the brand aren't there? Travel Luxury platform, social media automated platform, and a new FB group. How do people connect with you Jay? Books, training systems (Motivate, confidence base camp, 365 confidential and 7 steps to unlocking your subconscious mind) Confidence Tones (Brainwave modulation, invocation of positive emotions, immersive imagination stimuli and developmental suggestion) 1 on 1 training Former Professional Athlete for the San Diego Padres turned into businessman extraordinaire- Jay Noland has an exceptional background in business and naturally as an entrepreneur, he has an unparalleled gift of connecting with people! As Co-Founder of the Noland Family Foundation, he currently sponsors hundreds of orphans internationally. For over 20 years, he has been on a mission to change people's lives. He has trained thousands of individuals to realize and understand their self-worth. When people truly comprehend how powerful they are, they can do anything! As a Subconscious Thought Leader, his mission is to teach people how to be mentally strong and how to have a great day every day, no matter the circumstance. Ultimately, Jay Noland helps people rewrite the CODE of their Subconscious Mind to empower them to push past their fears and maximize their potential in any area of their lives. Women have incredible power… a power that's often overlooked, even by them. This book was written with the purpose of inspiring women to discover that power—to see that hidden strength and capacity that so many people overlook. I see it… My life has been shaped by the presence of powerful women, and it's time for me to share the truth. Women are powerful beyond measure. And real men know it.

    RADIO TONI, October 6, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 54:07


    Or extra special guest today is Tushar Kansal with our interview titled, What are Venture Capital investors looking for? Before I introduce you to our wonderful guest, here's what you need to know….. Tushar is the Founder/ CEO of Kansaltancy Ventures - Tushar is an accomplished professional with experience spanning multiple sectors from Venture Capital (Brand Cap), Big 4 Consulting (Deloitte & Touche), LSE-listed Sistema's India unit (MTS India) to CFO of Guggenheim Partners-owned company (DLI). He is a Mentor and Judge at Entrepreneurship cells of IIT-Mumbai, IIT-Delhi, IITChennai, ISM-Dhanbad & such marquee Institutions. Tushar has expertise in Financial & Business Advisory, Fundraising & creation of docs/ collaterals for VC Funding. Tushar is a Venture Advisor with Loyal VC, the INSEAD-led Canadian VC Fund, having a core portfolio of over 160 investments in more than 35 countries. He is also a Partner with GSD Venture Studios, a Silicon-valley based Venture Builder. Over the years, Tushar has arranged Funding for startups & growth-stage companies in diverse sectors like EdTech, FinTech, Consumer B2C, B2B & D2C, AgriTech, Disruptive & DeepTech as well as non-Tech sectors (Please see Recommendations on LinkedIn). His expert opinion is often sought by leading business news channels and publications like CNNNews18, VCTV, Business World, Business & Economy, Qrius, and Digital Market Asia. He has come on 100+ talks, He received Executive education from Harvard Business School, MBA in Finance from the University of Delhi, and B.Tech from The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences Let's start the show with his favorite quote – “It's our choices that show what we really are. Far more than our abilities.” Good afternoon, Tushar and welcome to the Every Day business show, so glad to have you here with us today. Tell us about the global economic scenario? How is liquidity so high and how is it fuelling & bursting bubbles across asset classes? How Venture Capital came into prominence as an investment asset class? Which sectors and areas have taken off globally and in India? Which sectors do you deal with and why? What Trends are happening that people aren't paying attention to? When it comes to investing, what Founder Characteristics do Funds look for? What Differentiating Factors do you look for in a company to add to your investor's portfolio? Share with us, how can someone spot the Right Investment(s)? If you had to pick one company you are most proud that you invested in or got an investment for, which one would you pick and why? What areas are you most passionate about that your investors invested in? How do you feel sales have changed in the last decade compared to today? What do you think founders should be focused on when it comes to growth and revenue? Do you believe founders should have an attitude of abundance or frugality when it comes to their investment funding? What would you say to a founder evaluating potential investment partners, what characteristics should they look for? Who else would you nominate from your investor's portfolio companies to be a guest on the show? (These are just points and questions to give us a background, but we will go where the conversation takes us) THANKYOU Tushar! Toni's notes Tushar started the Venture Capital business in 2016 because he saw that although Technology has come a long way across sectors there was a gap between young Tech Founders and Venture Capital investors. So, I help Startups with documentation & funding and also help investors in getting the right investments.

    RADIO TONI, September 29, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 57:57


    Let me tell you about our guest today, Wendy Nowell-Usticke, whose interview is titled – More is less with Slow beauty Wendy has a track record of over 30 years in the beauty industry. She co-founded make up brand Thin Lizzy, New Zealand's number 1 Makeup brand in Pharmacy for 15 years. After experiencing first-hand adverse reaction to environmental stress and aggressive actives in specialized skincare, not to mention the pile of  landfill waste it created, Wendy founded Corbin Rd in 2019. Liberate your skin with slow beauty It begins on Corbin Road A quiet road on the outskirts of Hawke's Bay surrounded by rolling hills, busy birdlife and free-ranging animals, Corbin Road was an idyllic place to grow up. My sisters and I spent our days outside on the farm roaming in the sun and down by the creek. Back then, life was simple. Fast forward 30 years or so and I was living the life many of us do; hectic work schedules, frantic days and social lives of moderate excess. I made it through, but my skin didn't. I had joined the aging rat-race. My adult years were spent trying every skincare product that promised me the complexion of a cover model. And I don't do things by halves. The result was irritated, inflamed and stressed skin that needed a break and the chance to breathe. Corbin Rd. was born from the idea that we can do more with much less. I want us to approach beauty like the slow fashion movement; buy what you need, choose quality and create less waste. We've created a simplified skincare approach using clean beauty ingredients that are kind to your skin and kind to the planet. Our range is designed to achieve healthy, strong and radiant skin, no matter what your age. Wendy Nowell-Usticke Let's start the show with her favorite quote - There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. Michelle Obama Good afternoon, Wendy and welcome to Radio Toni. Every Day, business, so glad to have you here with us today. Let's start with you and your story; if it's ok, can you share a little of your life with our listeners. What got you to this point in time and particularly the change from the iconic Thin Lizzy brand? I love the story behind the name Corbin Road, can you tell us more? Wendy what was happening in your life when your skin was being problematic? Was this the first time you had had trouble with your skin? Did any of the high-end products your tried help calm you skin? Tell me about some of the ingredients you tried when you embarked on your clean beauty path? Was it at that same time you had a moment of “consciousness” around waste? Do you remember that moment when the inspiration for Corbin Rd ignited to the brilliant simplicity of brand it is today? The whole lot less “concept” has been a game changer for Corbin Rd hasn't it? Let's talk ingredients? With out giving away everything what's in the products? The packaging is simple beautiful? Tell me about your processes around the packaging? You have a special offer for listeners don't you what is that? How do people connect with you Wendy and more importantly how do people get this amazing skin care?

    RADIO TONI, September 22, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 56:15


    Let me tell you about our guest today, Amanda Karpeles, whose interview is titled - A new approach to communication, breaking down boundaries. Amanda Karpeles is a Brisbane-based entrepreneur who has developed an emergency communication platform that offers an agile solution to the dynamic risks of remote and isolated work in fluid situations. Her focus is upon elevating safety, performance and bringing safety and safety communication to the front line. Amanda has extensive legal, business, and financial management experience spanning 20 years, having incorporated and run her own legal practice and as a Partner in a national law firm.  During her legal tenure, she acted for large and small enterprises and individuals in all areas of injury law from the Magistrate's Court up to the High Court of Australia. She has forensically examined over 4000 workplace injuries, in conjunction with experts, to identify the legal culpability around accidents due to: workplace prosecutions, coronial inquiries and workers compensation liability. In 2018, Co-founders Amanda Karpeles and Ash Raina joined together to develop digital solutions that would enable organizations to take rapid, relevant safety action in a crisis or emergency and reduce the risk associated with people working in remote and dynamic environments. SafeTag has been developed based on: extensive occupational health and safety research and insights 20+ years of legal practice in WHS 20+ years of experience developing easy-to-use technology solutions that drive efficiency in operations.  Amanda seeks to disrupt what it means to be safe.  Let's start the show with her favorite quote - Albert Einstein once stated that: "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." We need to allow ourselves to think differently, and new things will happen. Good afternoon Amanda and welcome to Radio Toni. Every Day, business, so glad to have you here with us today.

    RADIO TONI , July 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 56:20


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Maria Vamouklis Maria Vamvouklis is an NLP Business Coach, Mentor and Trainer with over 15 years of experience in professional and personal development coaching. Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy® and Hypnosis. Since 2007, Maria has coached multiple individuals across various industries to truly make a difference in their lives. Maria uses her skills in a well-rounded and robust approach to better facilitate her clients and students to bring out their utmost potential. Her diligence and professional approach challenges and bring out the best in her clients. She consciously increases the learning process to an accelerated rate while maintaining a high level of professional focus. Maria provides a strong foundation of experience and knowledge that creates ongoing support for growth and success. Prior to Maria starting her own company The Conscious CEO, Maria was working as a qualified naturopath and personal trainer where she built a holistic health clinic for 10 years. She then made the career move into the NSW Police Force with a desire to make an impact in the local community. Maria discovered a deep curiosity of mind and how it impacts the quality of life of individuals. This started her personal development journey and added this to helping individuals with mental health challenges. Outside her business, Maria is a volunteer RUOK? Ambassador. Maria delivers coaching and training globally with the utmost excellence with exceptional results, Maria provides services that release and encompasses a mindset of absolute quality standards, rarely seen around the globe today. With dedication and passion, Maria shapes and paves a path that is of utmost importance in the knowledge and understanding in an educational journey of excellence that results in a significant sense of connection and empowerment. Maria is extremely passionate about bridging the gap between business strategies and the power of the mind in leaders, as she has seen in her experience across multiple different industries the importance of a sharp mind and exceptional communication can be in any context of life. Good afternoon Maria and welcome to Radio Toni, so glad to have you here with us today. Let's start with you and your story, if its ok can you share a little of your life with our listeners. How you started out, what led the path into being the conscious CEO and some of the struggles you have overcome to get here? You are a qualified naturopath and had your own clinic for 10 years, what made you decide to give al that up? You had a short time in the police force, can you tell us about that time? You talk about having a curious mind, which I love, as I have one too. What has that curiosity led to and what has it taught you? There is a lot of FEAR across the world at the moment. How do you over come fear in these changing times? What does conscious leadership mean to you? In my notes I have the topic of authentically selling. What is authentic selling? Lets talk about some of the programs you run? ELITE LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR - NLP Training & Certifications and the CONSCIOUS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Hypnotherapy Certification Training What advice would you give to your younger self? What's next for the Conscious CEO? (These are just points and questions to give us a background but we will go where the conversation takes us) THANK YOU Maria! Toni's notes The conscious CEO started in 2018 as an NLP Training company however this evolved from Coaching as and Coach and naturopath previously. Before that I was in the police force and had my own holistic health clinic for 10 years. Why? I moved into training business owners in nlp because I saw a massive gap in the mindset and performance of business owners where they were focusing on purely the strategy of business or their craft and forgetting about how the mind effects the results we produce in business. Many of them were struggling to attain sustainable growth or lacked the confidence in putting themselves in the forefront of their industry.

    RADIO TONI, July 21, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 55:55


    Vickie Luna Miller is a world-renowned spiritual leader, teacher, medium, intuitive and master energy healer, she helps everyone heal and manifest their best life! Vickie loves to open people up to their magical powers within to live a magical, abundant life. Over 20 years ago Vickie fully stepped into her power and is so passionate about sharing her work with the world. Helping others to connect to spirit and work with energy to heal, grow, and manifest abundance to live their best life is her gift to the world! Vickie is a powerful mover and shaker of everything and anything energy, and she is ready to lead you out of mediocrity so you can step into LIVING your dreams. As a master energy healer Vickie is able to see and remove stuck energy in a person's mind, body, life and past lives. She works with pets and unborn babies too. Vickie has a podcast called The Vickie Miller Podcast, does a live show on Facebook and YouTube, The Vickie Miller Show, she is the author of the book; “Manifest ANYTHING YOU WANT in 30 Days”. The Founder of Magical University, an online energy healing University. Helping people and their magic to expand their intuition, help them learn how to work with energy to heal and manifest so they can live the life they've dreamed of. The Manifesting Magic Group Membership is for people who want a better life and to manifest their desires into reality. It's a fun healing and manifesting group, people have manifested so many things. One person manifested a car! Lives have been changed and people have been transformed. The Goddess Empowerment Membership is for women who are ready to step into their power. Women who are ready to love wildly, live authentically and change their lives! Vickie has been featured on TV, in newspapers, and several radio shows over the years. You can even find her in Ripley's Believe it or Not (2006). She was also the winner of Hay House Publishing's Mover and Shaker award. Vickie's pet readings began when she started her first dog bakery in 1999 “Dudley's Dog Bakery”, in SW Florida. A dog came into her store and immediately Vickie's stomach started to hurt. Long story short, she saved the dog's life by telling the owner she thought something was going on with the dog's stomach. It ended up the dog had stomach cancer but caught it in enough time. Vickie has always been a lover of pets and had many growing up. She can communicate to them and feel what they are feeling in her own body. She has helped thousands of pets including horses with health, performance, behavior and overall wellness. Vickie has 5 beautiful children, three grown sons and two children still at home, she loves being a Mom. She lives in Montecito, California with two children Samantha and Dane, two dogs, Stella, a great dane, and Owen, a puggle. Good evening Vicki and welcome to Radio Toni, so glad to have you here with us today. Let's start with you and your story, if its ok can you share a little of your life with our listeners? Growing up in the church, how early in your life did you recognize these gifts, what made you push your gifts away, what re engaged you with your gifts? Can you describe what it feels like to read someone's energy? Does it drain you and how do you protect yourself and your gifts? I know that you have many many stories can you tell us your favorite healing story, your scariest story and the most heart moving story? Let's talk about the Magical University. What can you tell the audience about it? Today we want to talk about “how to Manifest anything in 30 days”. How did you get started in manifesting Vicki? Since you've been focused on the work of manifesting, what have you experienced personal and what have other people manifested so far? What other products help in the house to change the energy? Does meditation help? Free Ebook for the audience today tell us about it? https://vickieluna.com/product-category/book/ Thank you so much for being with us today Vicki Toni's notes I was born a channeler of spirit, connecting one to their heart and soul, aligning them to their magic! This is who I am, I cannot take it out of me, nor would I want to. It is so easy for me to read everyone's energy with just a name or a picture, including animals. Can you imagine having your first psychic experience at the age of 5 in a very Southern Baptist household?! And having to ignore your gifts for the first part of your life?! Not a whole lot of fun at all. For many years I pushed my gifts away because I was taught they were bad. Now I am soooooo appreciative of my gifts and that I opened back up to them! I love my life, it is full of abundance and magic, and I love helping others to live the same way. Playing with energy and being able to be in communication with the ‘other side' is so much fun. Everything is energy, once you open up to it, so much can be changed, improved, and manifested! For over 20 years I have been helping people, animals and even babies not yet born. As I am only one person, it was impossible for me to do readings and healings on everyone, so I began teaching. I love it, helping people to read and see energy and heal others. That's how Magical University, and the Manifesting Magic Monthly Membership came into being. So I could help more people. Magical University, is an online energy healing University. Helping people and the magic to expand their intuition, help them learn how to work with energy to heal and manifest so they can live their best life! And so they can help heal others and the world. The world needs more healers! I love to help people grow and evolve by connecting them to spirit and clearing the way to their heart and soul. It's so easy for me to see and clear stuck energy. Once I do that the possibilities are endless!

    RADIO TONI, July 14, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 55:56


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Vandana Tolani Vandana has over 15 years of experience in international and domestic business advisory & fund-raise. Her core area of work is fundraising for early-stage start-ups across sectors and industry sub-verticals. A diversified set of experiences has enabled Vandana to develop an eagle's eye for spotting opportunities in industries that are set for long term growth in the Indian economic context. She is also passionate about helping businesses reach the right people and fulfill their business requirements. A highly organized and detail- oriented professional with a large network of VC Funds, angel investors and family offices. Her vision of driving a two-way value innovation exercise has helped her create trust with most of India's marquee investors. Convanto started 7 years ago, in Gurgaon, Haryana. Convanto is a portmanteau of the words “Consultant Vandana Tolani”. It is a boutique investment bank with a range of services aimed at enabling young start-ups - it provides them with services such as Fund Raising, Marketing &Growth Advisory, GTM strategic Advisory, and value-added services such as building Investor Presentations and Financial Models. We at Convanto advise small, medium, and large enterprises on raising capital, funding their product-market to, and implementing a successful go-to-market strategy, branding strategy and brand positioning. Unlike traditional consulting firms, we have proven our operational expertise in bringing money, creating value, and driving growth to help you maximize your results. Our Services Funding Investment Management Debt &Equity Mergers Acquisition Business Plan Preparations Business Plan Project Plans Preparations Pitch Deck Preparations Financial Strategic Planning &Analysis Consulting Strategic Planning &Execution Advisory Business Valuations Advisory Start-up Growth Strategies & Planning Good afternoon Vandana and welcome to Radio Toni, so glad to have you here with us today. Lets start with you and your story, if its ok can you share a little of your life with our listeners. How you started out, what led the path into Convanto and some of the struggles you have overcome to get here? Convanto's core business is fund raising – for those like myself can you tell us a little about how venture capital works and fund raising works? Why does a funding round fail? How can you increase your chance of being funded? What other options do you have in case your funding round fails? How much to aim for in your funding rounds? What happens after your funding round succeeds? What investors should be looking for in Great CEOs for long term investment Tips to be a successful entrepreneur and the pitfalls to avoid What kind of troubles do startups in developing countries face I have been fortunate enough to face certain challenges and overcome certain obstacles. This journey has left me with countless life lessons that I feel privileged to have learned first hand. The number one lesson I've learned in my lifetime is that nothing beats hard work. Hard work outweighs talent and intelligence and is necessary if you want to succeed. This not only means working hard when things are going well, but working harder when things are not. It means taking calculated risks and sticking to them, no matter how challenging they are. This is very important to keep in mind as an entrepreneur. No business is perfect, and just like people, they too have their faults, no matter how successful or unsuccessful they may be. Recognizing and accepting these faults as an entrepreneur, facing reality and doing your best to work around these faults is the best way to move forward. With time, I've learnt of the importance of adaptability too. How adaptable a business is defines its ability to stay afloat in the future. Being progressive in terms of keeping up with the ever changing market is of great importance in an industry such as this, and we ensure that Convanto does its best to keep up with these changes.

    RADIO TONI, July 7, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 56:21


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Annie Gibbons Annie Gibbins, Transformation Queen, Internationally Recognized Corporate CEO, Director, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Creator of the Magic Transformation Program, Philanthropist, Wife and Mother of five including 2 sets of twins! A lot of titles for one woman, but not surprising when you discover her PURPOSE, PASSION and POWER to raise other women up so they can BE more, ACHIEVE more and EARN more. With 30 years of professional accolades acknowledging her unique ability to grow and transform health and education businesses across Australasia, it is not surprising her MAGIC Transformation program is fast becoming one of the most successful programs on the market for women who want more freedom to achieve success, balance and fulfillment in their life. “When women embrace who they truly are, they acquire success on their own terms, resulting in more balance and fulfillment in all areas of life” By helping women who work with her to dream bigger and create more magic in their personal and professional life, is it any wonder Annie Gibbins is one of the top women in the corporate world when it comes to female leadership. Annie's tried and tested MAGIC transformation program includes a clearly defined methodology and framework which enabling her clients to clarify their purpose, call out limiting beliefs, and develop strong business practices that quickly turn dreams and goals into mind blowing reality. Her fascinating life story is shared in ‘Becoming Annie: A Biography of a Curious Woman' and her latest book ‘Twins: A Real-Life Guide to Help You Navigate What Comes Next' invites you into the blessed, challenging and it times crazy journey that is twin parenting. Her podcast, ‘Memoirs of Successful Women' is one of the most sought after shows for women to appear on and a window into the passion she has for celebrating other women and guiding them into living a life with purpose passion and authenticity. Academic achievement includes Master of Education, Bachelor of Nursing, Lean Six Sigma and MAICD. Let's start the show with Annie's Favorite motivational quote "To all the little girls, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams." Hillary Clinton Good afternoon Annie and welcome to Radio Toni, so glad to have you here with us today. Let's start with the commonality we share – we are both ex nurses. How did your career in nursing play out and what did it lead to for you? What's been your journey in business – tell us about it, particularly your work in female empowerment? How do you help women? You've written a wonderful book called Becoming Annie – the Biography of a curious woman. You are the mother of 5 with 2 sets of twins, how do you manage it all? There's the podcast – Memoirs of Successful Women – tell the audience about the show. I know you are an international speaker but you also have coaching and course for women, I'm sure the audience is dying to know about those too? You have a special offer for all the women listening today, what is that Annie?

    RADIO TONI, July 2, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 57:43


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Amir Meshel This show is with the amazing Amir Meshel – let me tell you about Amir! A second generation investor, Amir witnessed key renovation secrets at the young age of 10. By the age of 16, Amir immersed himself in developing his investor mindset. Starting with $5k and the benefit of training in Financial Planning (RG146) at a “Big Four” Australian Bank, Amir invested in regional NSW, Tasmania and WA. After consecutive years of 6 figure incomes and extending into 7-figure profit from real estate, Amir became a Real Estate Agent. Now Amir works purely as a Buyer's Agent, negotiating on behalf of the buyer! Author of the series “Where's The Bees Blueprint®” including how to: Appeal to the vendor that isn't ready Renovate for sale Master short term accommodation without becoming a part-time cleaner Write an option contract Grow on LinkedIn Market using ClubHouse on Android and Apple iOS Monetize on Facebook Attract on InstaGram Secretly grow your income in property without becoming a landlord Specializing in the region within a 3-hour drive of the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane CBDs. Listen to what people are saying about Amir We chose to purchase property in Australia because our Chinese parents told us that it was a great investment and it would secure our retirement wealth. We chose Amir Meshel as our Buyers Agent because we didn't want to risk trying to purchase a large investment. There's a lot of money involved and we felt we didn't have the level of expertise required to purchase confidently. We found Amir through a referral from someone I knew. I didn't want to Google someone I didn't know. You helped us with the uncertainty and also spent a lot of time which made us feel comfortable. We were time poor and didn't know where to look for property. We appreciated your expert opinion at the time, you cut through the noise and got straight to the point. We didn't want to listen to the media as we felt it was giving us the wrong advice. In the end, you were very patient with us and as a result we are very pleased with our purchase. Thank you Amir. Kelly and James Welcome to the show Amir I'm so grateful to have you here and allow the audience to hear your real estate insight and story! Lets start at the beginning – did that 10yr old you see this in your future? What is a buyers agent and why did you embark on that path? What is it about investing that you love most? What are the 3 D's? Why is location important? What have you learnt from bees? When will local real estate oces closing? Who should use your DIY system? What is the next step? What countries across the world do you operate in? What country is your favorite? Can you tell the audience about one of your greatest successes? What's one HOT Tip for real estate investment and I know its going to be LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION but is that the best tip?

    RADIO TONI, June 30, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 55:42


    Our Guest tonight is Dr Sophia Yen from Panda Health Sophia Yen, M.D. MPH CEO & Co-Founder of Pandia Health, birth control delivery. Pandia Health is the ONLY #DoctorFounded/Led, #WomenFounded/Led birth control delivery company. Graduated from MIT, UCSF Medical School, and UC Berkeley's MPH program. 20+ years in medicine, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School, her passion is Women's Reproductive Health and she co-founded 3 non-profit projects to improve the lives of women: The Silver Ribbon Campaign to Trust Women, SheHeroes.org, and fffl.co (Female Founded, Female Led, B2C awareness campaign, by a FFFL!) Educating about cutting-edge, evidence-based medicine, she has spoken at SXSW, TEDxBerkeley, TEDxSiliconValleyWomen, colleges, and academic institutions from Stanford Medical School to UCLA Internal Medicine. Pandia Health was founded by Dr. Sophia Yen, Perla Ni, and Elliott Blatt with the intention of making women's lives easier. We're on a mission to make sure women never run out of birth control on our watch. Women have better things to do with their time than run to the pharmacy or sit in a doctor's oce to obtain a prescription for birth control. We believe that women deserve #PandiaPeaceOfMind, knowing that your birth control is taken care of so that you can focus on everything else that comes up in your busy lives. No more #PillAnxiety –the fear of running out of medications or having to run to the pharmacy each month. You have #BetterThingsToDo. Go out there and enjoy life and let Pandia Health do the worrying! Good morning Dr Sophia and welcome to Radio Toni Every Day Business we are so happy to have you with us today. Let's talk a little about you first – did you always want to be a doctor? Where did you grow up and how did that influence your desire to be a doctor? Why specialise in women's health? What is #PeriodsOptional? What are the risks and benifets of not having to bleed every month? What's the latest in birth control? Why does it matter if a company is female founded, female led? What makes Pandia Health different? answer: female founded, female led, doctor led. Are you the only practice in the country managing birth control the way that you do? Is it available to all Americans only? Can you tell the audience about your special offer #SkipTheTrip to the pharmacy each month! Avoid unnecessary infectious exposure! Never run out of birth control again! If you are on the birth control pill/patch/ring, please try Pandia Health? https://www.pandiahealth.com/? Invite=Toni Pandia Health delivers a year's supply of birth control, free delivery to your mailbox, automatic renewal. They take almost all private insurances except for Kaiser. If you have an active prescription (at a pharmacy or have your doctor send it in), the delivery service is FREE. If you need a prescription, For AZ/CA/CO/FL/GA/IL/MI/NV/TX/WA/WY peeps, they can provide a doctor consult for just $20 ONCE a year, for access to their expert doctors for 364 days.. Enter code Toni for $5 o your telemedicine visit. If you have insurance, the medications are "Free" = no copay, no deductible. If you do not have insurance, most pills are $15/pack. It's the ONLY #WomenFounded, #WomenLed, #DoctorLed birth control delivery company.

    RADIO TONI, June 23, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 55:58


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with – Dr Angela Wilson The mind power lady We have a wonderful guest on the show tonight and before I introduce Dr Wilson where we will be talking to Hacking the Hacked Unconscious Mind Mind Power Lady, Dr Angela Wilson is Known as the authority of the largely inaccessible unconscious mind. She consults, coaches and trains on how to hack the unconscious mind. So, we can solve human suffering from the cradle to the grave. She is COVID-19 mind matrix specialist and holistic health educator, certified training provider, international speaker, author, and more. Angela was born as an unexpected extra in the family, she lived a life of being discriminated, tortured and enslaved since birth. Her birthdate was her apology day, and ongoing catastrophic events could have driven her to the end at any moment. Dr Angela, now has the privilege of living in the medical professionals' world. It allowed her to observe human suffering and she takes a proactive approach to dominating her destiny. The awakening moment at age six saved her from living in the hell from within. This led her on a journey searching for what humanity is looking for but afraid most of us to find. As a result, Dr Angela discovered other forces trying to use this part of my mind. I had to fight 24/7 to dominate it. It saved her from suffering like others but uplift to the next level although I was facing devastating moments, like: from drawing at birth; living in fear of being poisoned or abandoned by doctoral parents; daily slavery, discrimination and torture; sleeping with smelling crawling bugs in the quilt; being disfigured by family, forced to use the incorrect birthdate record, to escaping from forced marriage; facing the threat of being removed from genealogy and miracle survival from a potential accidental death in Fi Ji sea. knowing that I put them as the beneficiary in my will when I reached my dreamed success in my early thirties, my parents only expected my immediate accidental death. My early success allowed me to invest over one million US dollars in the past decades, researching the energy loopholes of all kinds of mindset, techniques, etc. I have spent over forty years refining this hacking the hacker formula, benefiting from my unique upbringing in a western medical family with 11 generations of Chinese herbal medicine practitioner Heritage; the 22nd generation on energy healing; academic study; holistic qualifications; rich clinical experience; and unstoppable cross-disciplinary testing by risking her life researching how human mind connects with the physical world, metaphysical world, quantum physics and effects business, career, and personal life. My mission is to rise by lifting others. Welcome to Radio Toni we are so privileged to talk to you tonight Dr Angie it's a privilege to have you with us today. We have so much to talk about….. Lets start at the beginning and talk about your childhood. What was that like? How did you escape childhood trauma and mental health issue? How did you get to Australia? You started your business in your early 20's how hard was that? Your life's work is around the unconscious mind – why do people think its inaccessible What causes the unconscious mind to largely inaccessible? How did you discover to use the mind at a multidimensional level? How did you hack the unconscious mind? Lets talk about the bootcamp – what are the benefits for listeners and where will they find the course? How can people participate? How did you escape childhood trauma and mental health issue? Are you still available for one on one consults? What's next for Dr Angela Wilson?

    RADIO TONI, June 9, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 55:52


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with – Parnell Pharmaceuticals Dr Francis Parnell We have a wonderful guest on the show tonight and before I introduce Dr Parnell – here's what you need to know. As an ex theatre nurse and having worked for many years with ENT surgeons its fabulous to have the opportunity to interview Dr Parnell. Dr. Francis Parnell is CEO of Parnell Pharmaceuticals a California based private pharmaceutical company founded in 1986. The company develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and OTC drug products that maintain and restore mucosal and skin integrity. The products are natural-based and patented for oral and nasal care and personal care. Parnell co-founded Parnell Pharmaceuticals and Y.S. Laboratories over thirty years ago to research and create pharmaceuticals to sustain wellness and to improve quality of life. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine Parnell completed residency training at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Parnell was a practicing Otolarygology-Head and Neck ( ENT) Surgeon for over 30 years. He is a Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is a co-founder of the Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Institute with wife Dr. Diana Parnell and previously was Corporate Medical Director at Becton, Dickinson Co. {B-D). His varied career includes service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, an assistant clinical professor at the School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco and delegate to the World Health Organization. He has published and presented a number of scientific papers and has lectured on contemporary topics in otolaryngology and health care issues. Parnell is the first company dedicated to the research and development of new and innovative products to restore and maintain mucosal integrity. Employing a proprietary and patented technology, Parnell Pharmaceuticals' products contain Yerba Santa, which contains natural anti-oxidants, mucopolysaccharides, and glycoproteins. Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a closely held, private pharmaceutical company founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Rafael, California with an office in Dublin, Ireland. The company develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and OTC drug products that maintain and restore mucosal and skin integrity. The products are natural-based and patented for oral and nasal care, personal care, and anti-infective use. Parnell products are marketed and distributed in North America and Europe. https://www.parnellpharm.com/about Welcome to Radio Toni we are so privileged to talk to you tonight Dr Francis Parnell  Tell us how and why you started Parnell Pharmaceuticals  What is your medical background?  What are your products you sell?  Tell us about this newest product Novomid - the Current status of it, improved ingredients, regulated as a class one regulated device, operation warped speed status  What are the ingredients?  How can it help with COVID-19?  How do you know it work?  What would you say to those that are sceptical of the COVID vaccine? Those sceptical about testing out a new product?  Do you have any other products in the works?  What else do you want people to know about your company and Novomid? What's next for you Dr Parnell? NOTES Tips from ENT surgeon on how to get through summer season/travel season – cold/infection/Covid tips. As the warm weather, spring break and vacation time collide, air travel has begun to surge. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there are many products consumers can add to their travel bags to provide a layer of comfort. Face masks and hand sanitizer are a necessity but recent research has shown that nasal sprays can help protect against some viruses. Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and OTC drug products that maintain and restore mucosal and skin integrity. Parnell's Pretz-MD®/ Novomid™ nasal spray is based upon a substance licensed by Parnell from New Mexico Tech University to treat many drug-resistant bacteria and fungi such as MRSA and Candida, and is showing great promise against the Coronavirus. The company's newest product Mouth Kote-MD Mouth Spray, with patented MycoDelens and Natural Yerba Santa, has been shown with in vitro laboratory testing to be an effective antiseptic against Antimicrobial Resistant (AMR) pathogens including bacteria, fungi, and coronaviruses such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Mouth Kote-MD is an excellent pre-rinse before dental exams to help prevent COVID-19 and in addition it helps restore enamel and prevent cavities. Dentists, Hygienists and patients can all use it. It is registered with the US FDA and in the EU as a Class 1 Medical Device. It has also been shown to be effective as well against Streptococcus mutans a major cause of dental caries (cavities) and Candida albicans (yeast).

    RADIO TONI, June 2, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 56:15


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Adam Armstrong Adam Armstrong is a recovered addict. Now 5years clean and sober he is on a mission to talk about addiction and recovery. In 2019 Adam created IF I Motivation on YouTube as he identified a lack of resources available to people struggling with addiction in SW Florida. Adam knew that the same things he struggled with would be the same things others grappled with too and he knew he could help. Unfortunately, just 10 weeks after he created the YouTube channel his best mate Robbie passed away from a Fentanyl overdose and it occurred on the day before Adams 3 yr clean and sober mark. It became his mission to reach as many struggling addicts as he could with his channel. Welcome to the show Adam and thank you for being here with us tonight, I believe its about 10pm in Florida, so we really appreciate your time to talk to us today about addiction and recovery. So, let's start at the beginning and how you found yourself caught up in addiction? What are some of the signs of addiction? What got you started on your recovery journey? What was the hardest part of your healing journey? How hard is recovery? What were some of the key things that helped you overcome addiction? Why speak out publicly? Let's talk about the stigma of addiction – I've talked a lot on the show about the stigma of mental health and I know the two topics are linked so I'm interested in your perspective Adam? How hard was it to get past Robbie's passing and maintain recovery? What helped you get through? What does life look like now? And who supports you. What do you want the listeners to know? What's next for you Adam?

    RADIO TONI, May 26, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 54:16


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with – Briony Schadegg Briony Schadegg HCI Founder, Director & Secretary (Human Computer Interaction) Briony Shadegg, during her time as a police officer has over 15 years of lived experience in dealing with trauma and challenges to wellbeing. Together with Ben Fink, Danny Connery and Joesph Cassar founded HCI Insights, an Australian developed and owned company based in SA in 2017. Their Mission “To empower users and organizations to positively and actively manage their wellbeing for improved ability to meet positive individual and organizational goals” Welcome to Radio Toni we are so privileged to talk to you tonight Briony First lets quickly talk about how the trauma of policing changed the way you thought about wellbeing? This experience drove your desire for better and that led to the new app Frank. 1. Briony can you tell me about why you and the team developed FRANK? - was developed around concepts and research findings described in The General Theory of Crime, Social Learning Theories, the Dunedin Longitudinal Multidisciplinary Study and others like it, during Briony's Policing Studies. Protection of privacy & user information 2. How is Frank meant to be used? - Franks is designed for installation on personal devices. It analyses the user's natural language using our cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to provide mood and emotional feedback, patterns and trends for individuals and organizations. 3. How do you protect a user's privacy whilst using this app? Our user's right to privacy has been at the forefront of every design decision we have made. Not breaching the trust of our users and setting the highest standard of integrity is paramount to us. 4. What sort of positive investment to you hope to achieve for organization? For organizations seeking competitive advantage, an investment in employee wellbeing is crucial in meeting organizational goals. Frank will do this by providing insights to empower your organization to act in a timely manner to achieve positive outcomes. Frank aims to facilitate: - Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism - Improved organizational loyalty - Improved employee & recruit perception as an employer of choice 5. What sort of positive investment to you hope to achieve for organizations? According to WHO, there is a 4:1 positive return on investment in wellbeing for individuals, organizations, the community and government. 6. How will the FRANK measure its success? Frank provides a unique measure of success that previously was not captured other than by way of anecdotal or survey evidence which can be unreliable. 7. What is behind naming the app FRANK? 8. What are some of the achievements for Frank so far? Our current shareholders are all South Australian based or ex-South Australians. We are an organization of choice for Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) internship program, mainly for machine learning. Our pilot is being independently run by Dr Miranda Van Hooff, Ex Director of Military and Emergency Services Health Australia. We have started securing foundation customer organizations such as Police Health and in final stages of negotiations and approvals with SA Department of Treasury and Finance, Scotch College and Gallagher Bassett. We have regularly seek the advice of our Advisory Board Chair Leesa Chesser, former SA Minister for Disability, Mental Health and Substance Abuse. We also periodically seek advise from; Professor Alexander McFarlane Dr Paula Dabovich Raymond Spencer Glen Rosie David Knox 9. What's next for the team behind Frank? Pilot The first phase of Frank's pilot is being facilitated by Dr Miranda van Hooff and her team at MESHA. The pilot is open to Australian Android users and over 200 people have been onboard so far. With the pilot still active, we have sent some data to MESHA for preliminary analysis, with an assessment to be provided in the next couple of weeks. Early feedback regarding the open-source keyboard, utilized solely for phase one pilot, was consistent with our assumptions, and has presented some challenges for pilot users, but is providing HCI with the necessary data to make an informed and objective assessment on our hypothesis. We have secured three pilot organizations for the 2nd Phase Pilot and have generated interest from other organizations, which we are exploring. Just a reminder, please “like” us on Facebook and LinkedIn Capital Raise Our capital raise round is open with the round closing on 30 June. Thank you to those who have reinvested and welcome to our new investors. Just a reminder that we have applied for a grant through the South Australian Government's Research and Commercialisation Startup Fund (RCSF). The RCSF grant will provide significant leverage for investors, with the grant (if approved) making up 44% of our investment round. Matching the funding dollar-for-dollar is a requirement of our application, so we appreciate anyone who can make a financial commitment. The due date is 30 April 2021 to demonstrate matched funding ($350,000). Failure to do so will require HCI to restart the RCSF application process again. While not preferable, it's certainly not catastrophic. We have all of the documentation from the EOI stage, as well as the final application, and should be able to progress through quite quickly, with the results from phase one pilot in hand as well. We have submitted an application to a few VC and Angel funds. In addition to investor dinners/presentations through CoVentured and Innovation Bay, to help boost the raise. Results of some of our applications are still pending. However, our Impaqt Fund application is looking promising and we will have a result in early June. We have been selected as a finalist for Innovation Bay's Startup Showcase at Southstart and will pitch on the 4th May in Adelaide. Our Southern Angels application has also been successful and we will be presenting to them on 3rd May. We are also exploring the 2:1:1 matched funding opportunity with the Digital Health CRC after recently speaking with CEO, Dr Terry Sweeney. Briony's SheEO membership and involvement in SheEO and Chooks SA continues to be fruitful, providing great exposure and presenting some of our current opportunities and new investment. Our Social Lights Podcast interview took place last week and we are waiting for it to be published online. We presented at Australian Healthcare Week Pitchfest, after being selected as one of eight finalists from over 65 startups throughout Australia. We didn't win but were honoured to be selected amongst some very high calibre (and well-funded) startups, gained some terrific exposure, received some excellent feedback and made some great connections. Special Announcement As mentioned briefly above…. We have been selected as a finalist for Innovation Bay's Startup Showcase at Southstart in May. We have been advised by the Events Manager that the event attracted a high number of applicants resulting in a highly competitive selection process. As you can imagine, we're really excited about this opportunity. Our Southern Angels application has also been successful and we will be presenting to them in May as well. 10 How can people be part of the development?

    RADIO TONI, May 19, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 56:53


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Julie TRELL Julie Trell is the Country Lead, Australia, for SheEO after helping to launch it in the US. She has been challenging and inverting norms throughout her career, making waves with her fresh perspective and innovative thinking. When she redesigned a previous job title to ‘Vice President of All Things Fun, Meaningful & Rewarding' at Salesforce Foundation, it was a powerful reinforcement of her values, which quickly became integral to the workplace culture around her. Julie's career has centred around building connections between people, programs and ecosystems. She describes herself as a ‘Human API', capturing her ability to utilise her network to empower start-ups by spotting opportunities and acting as a catalyst for growth and development. She's currently building up her Playful Purpose practice engaging leaders of every stage and experience level to use “the other AI” to become more confident, empathetic, and adaptive. Julie I want to keep the interview organic and flowing, so let's tell the story of where you've come from and where you are going….. Hello and welcome to the show Julie, Im so delighted to be here… Let's start at the beginning … tell be about the journey that led you to this point in time? How did a gorgeous American gal end up in Australia? What led you to your passion in supporting people in startups and business? Let's talk about SHEeo – which we are both passionate about…you've been with SHEEo for 5 years. Salesforce Foundation and your time there… You've just finished up in your role as Global Head of muru-D, a startup accelerator sponsored by Telstra with programs across Australia, during which time you supported many early stage startups. What patterns and qualities did you see across the founders which have made big impact What is "the other AI" Playful purpose

    RADIO TONI, May 12, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 57:29


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Ellen Violette We have another amazing guest this week, publisher, author, songwriter and business women Ellen Violette! Ellen Violette helps inspirational speakers, coaches, and heart-centred entrepreneurs write a bestseller in 7 days with 3 days of writing time, launch to #1, and use their book to grow their business to make a bigger impact, more money and to leave a lasting legacy. After writing her first book and finding the process long, frustrating, expensive and stressful, Ellen Violette decided there had to be a better way and she was determined to create it. This led to the creation of her signature program, Write Your Bestseller in 7 Days Bootcamp. She has gone on to create several other programs and become an award-winning book and business coach, podcasting host of the Books Business Abundance Podcast and a multiple #1 bestselling author. She is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter. Her company offers book writing, publishing, #1 bestseller launches, and marketing and a line of authors services including ghost-writing, publishing packages with editing, formatting, copywriting, and book covers as well as books and Do-it-yourself courses . Ellen I like to keep the interview organic and flowing, so please be prepared for unanticipated questions as my intuition prompts me to ask something else. Good Evening and Welcome to the show Ellen! 3 Secrets to Writing a Bestseller Why should speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs write a book? How can they write one if they are busy running a business? What causes writer's block and how do you get over it? How do you pick a topic to write about? 5. Why do most authors fail to make money from their book? 6. What's the best way to get started writing a book? 7. What makes my approach different? Toni's Notes I started my business in 2004. I did not plan to be a book coach, but I always knew I wanted to write a book and when the time was right and I was ready, I looked for an ebook coach and there weren't any. I was learning from a book on the topic and it was frustrating, I needed more help and since it wasn't available and I had learned that the money was in coaching what's in the book, not from book sales, I decided to figure out how to teach book writing a better way and become the first ebook coach. Eventually ebooks and books became one and the same and we just put them in both formats. But that is how I became a coach. It chose me. As far as my first book, I had no idea what to write about. At that time we were buying, fixing and selling properties and moving every 6 months of so. The movers had commented how good I had gotten at moving so I figured I'd create a book on how to save money moving. I made many of the rookie mistakes the biggest one being that it was a boring topic, I wasn't passionate about it. It took a long time and I got frustrated and wanted to quit. But by that time I had decided to become an ebook coach and find a better way, but figured if I was going to teach it, I better finish this one and go from there, so that's what I did. And over time books and ebooks have become the same, just in different formats and we give clients both.

    RADIO TONI, May 5, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 55:46


    Guest, Denise Bossarte, poet and photographer whose passion is writing, nature, and abstract photography. Her daytime job in IT helps to keep the household running. She enjoys writing, teaching Miksang contemplative photography workshops, and going on photo shoots to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary world. She teaches and photographs near her home in Texas.

    RADIO TONI, April 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 55:35


    Nicci Rossouw is the CEO of Exaptec, a start-up company she founded in 2015 to provide service robotics solutions to the Australian market. She is passionate about applying innovative technology such as artificial intelligence and automation to improve work-life balance and wellness overall by removing repetitive and boring work. She has provided numerous robotic telepresence solutions to educational facilities and businesses to augment communication and movement for disabled and incapacitated people. Nicci believes that well designed application of robotics will lead to the emergence of new business models that will change the way people work and play for the better. Noted as one of six women who “rock” robotics in Australia, and a regular speaker at events, Nicci is a passionate educator of how robots can augment your life for the better. Exaptec was one of Westpac's 2018 top 200 Businesses of Tomorrow winners, winner of episode two of “that startup show” season two 2018 and also one of four companies representing Australia at the International Cultural Fair in Shenzhen in 2019. Nicci was noted as “30 women you need to know about in robotics” in 2020. This is a global recognition and Nicci was one of two women in Australia to be awarded this accolade. Hello and welcome to the show Nicci Let's start at the beginning … tell be about the journey that led you to this point in time? What have been challenges that you have had to deal with and overcome? I want to talk about robots – I find it fascinating and where to start is a challenge. We see the portrayal of robots on the movies, how close is this portrayal to real life and where we are at with robots with now? What do your robots do? Break it down by the range that the company has - Telepresence and telecommunication, service, social, stem, AI In 2020 you were recognised as “one to watch in 2020” by Robotics research online communication platform Robohub – top 30 women in the world – congratulations! And Innovative Robotics Solutions Providers list included you and the company in its top 5 list. What do these types of accolades mean to women in robotics? What's the big vision Nicci and where do you see yourself in 5 years? Notes for Toni Telepresence - Communication is at the heart of any effective business, social or family network. That's why we're embracing new and emerging robotics technology that helps people develop stronger and more meaningful relationships. During office hours, our fleet of telepresence robots is tailored to provide effective solutions to business, education and healthcare providers. And when the work's done, our robots bring a new dimension to remote interactions with friends and family. Service - Hard to find good help? You might be looking in the wrong place. Recent technological developments mean robots can now perform more advanced tasks than ever before. We can supply mobile and highly intelligent robots to carry out numerous tasks for you or your business. Social - The seemingly autonomous and sentient robots we're familiar with from sci-fi movies are an example of what are referred to as social robots. While current technology is a little behind that of Hollywood, we're catching up fast! The social robots in our fleet will amaze with their ability to interact with their surroundings, carry out tasks and engage with people. No longer just a curiosity, social robots have a number of valuable real-world applications. They can act as personal assistants, virtual concierges, manage home and office automation, educate and entertain, and carry out roles in service and retail industries. Stem - Whether in the fields of medicine, education, industry or just around the house, robots are becoming indispensable. At Exaptec, we know an understanding of robotics, programming and coding is essential for the jobs of the future. This is why we want to help Australians, both young and old, equip themselves with the necessary skills to find meaningful employment. When it comes to learning about robotics and programming, we believe it's best to take a hands-on approach. That's why we provide educational robots that are fun to build and program.

    RADIO TONI, April 21, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 56:00


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Haz Today's guest is Hazel Todd and the title of the interview is Empowering Women by taking care of your own family your Own Estate Planning Hazel is a solicitor, author and business owner. She has been admitted to practice law in Victoria, Australia and runs her own practice in Melbourne, HazeLegal, dealing primarily in Wills and Estates, as well as family law. Before emigrating to Australia she was admitted to practice in Botswana, having read for her law degree in South Africa. She has experience, both personally and professionally, in the issues that arise when dealing with an estate after a loved one passes. She wrote My Life Manual – Estate Planning, Information and Messages for my Executors and Loved Ones because she believes that we can help those that we love, even in the most difficult of times, after we pass away. Let's make it easier for the ones we leave behind. When she is not working she enjoys writing, Latin and Ballroom dancing, and learning French. Her other works include: ‘The Dream Catcher: A Journal for Success' ‘Powerful Conversations – 10 Stories of Authentic & Effective Conversations' (Co-author) ‘Unstoppable Woman in Business (Co-author)' Welcome to the show Hazel and what a privilege to have you here on the show today to share your wisdom and knowledge with the audience. You are such a busy woman it's great that I get to share you with the audience for the next 55 minutes at least Let's start with what life looked like before you got emigrated to Australia and what prompted that move? How much of a challenge was it to get admitted to the bar in Victoria? What sorts of things did you go through as a woman in business in the legal arena in Australia? The treatment of women in the Legal community in Australia has been likened to the way women have been treated in our parliament. Do you agree and what has been your experience? What does Women's Empowerment look like for you Hazel? There was a particular moment in your life that prompted you to write your first book, what was that Hazel? What questions did you wish you could have asked your father? What's the most fun thing you like about your legal business? You have a wonderful way of giving back to empowering women to get their businesses going, can you tell us about the fee portion from Empowerment wills that you direct to this worth cause? What does the future hold for the dynamic, empowering Hazel Todd? These questions are just a guide – follow my lead and we will have an intuitive and insightful discussion. We will keep the conversation organic and it will flow where its meant to, Hazel

    RADIO TONI, April 14, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 56:26


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Lisa Sweeney, From Passion to Profitability Lisa Sweeney is the CEO & founder of Business in Heels as it is today. The organization works with business and professional women enabling them to succeed. They do this through mentoring, education, connection and marketing. Today the organization connects 160, 000 in a collaborative community. And their vision is to create an unlimited future for women. Collaboration has enabled Business in Heels to grow & Lisa will share some of the learning over the last 6 years of growth. Welcome to the show Lisa and what a privilege to have you here on the show today to share your wisdom and knowledge with the audience. You are such a busy woman its great that I get to share you with the audience for the next 55 minutes at least This show is called From Passion to Profitability Lets start with what life looked like before Business in Heels? What did you do in the 25yrs before setting up this amazing business? What was the catalyst that “birthed” Business in Heels? Lets talk about the passion behind Business in Heels, tell us a bit about why you are so passionate about helping business women, what drives this passion? If I asked you to describe Business in Heels to a stranger, what would you say? What was the tipping point that determined women were the cause worth championing, do you think Lisa? Why is it that in 2021 women still don't have equality when it comes to business, business finance, senior management roles, mentoring and access to support as women in business? What are the essential components that Business in Heels delivers to your community? I'd like to talk about each component - Mentoring, networking, connection, education, events, inspiration, finance, membership? That leads us to the latest book, Raw I love the wisdom behind this book Lisa, can you tell the audience all about the book. What workshops/events do you have coming up Lisa? What does the future hold for the dynamic, passionate Lisa Sweeney?

    RADIO TONI, April 7, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 56:02


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Kerryn Vaugh Welcome and intro – Listening live on FB, LI we have my EVA Pao ready and waiting to respond to your comments and questions with website links etc, like subscribe and email, radiotoni.com bbsradio.com/radiotoni, big shout out and thankyou. Today's guest is international speaker, author, facilitation and podcast host Kerryn Vaugh. In a former life Kerryn was living the rockstar life - partying, performing for screaming fans, staying out all night, and basically believing I was the centre of the universe. “I am 35, my life is carefree, selfish, and somewhat reckless. I am performing at a leisure centre in the suburbs, lapping up all the admiration. We take a break and I get a phone call. That call would change my life forever…” Kerryn did everything within her power to keep her sister alive, but she failed… That event significantly changed her life. Kerryn was forced to think outside of herself and about the power she had to help others instead of putting all her energy into her own selfishness. She discovered how important and healing it was to live a life of meaning. Since 2003 Kerryn have been on a mission to build on this meaningfulness and have over the years propelled herself on an upward spiral to make a better life for herself, others, and ultimately the planet. In 2014, Kerryn wrote the award winning book ‘Magnificent Kids!' which showcases 23 superheroes who started world changing projects before the age of 18. Some were as young as 7! In a strange but wonderful turn of events, it was this book that led Kerryn to found One Planet Classrooms in 2015. One Planet Classrooms is a Not for Profit which supports schools and communities in Africa with projects such as clean water solutions, sustainability projects, women's empowerment and adult education programs, feminine hygiene solutions, as well as coordinating a sponsorship program that provides education for over 180 children. In 2018 Kerryn became wildly accountable after making a pledge to ‘launch a female focused initiative' in front of 300 women at an International Women's Day event. No backing out of that one! She co-founded Girls With Hammers which hosts conferences and workshops aimed at empowering women. In 2019 Kerryn released her book ‘Get Off The Bench!' which is about getting your project or idea out of your head, on to paper and into action. Why? Because so many people she worked with, have brilliant ideas but just don't know where to start. In 2020 Kerryn launched the Get Off The Bench Podcast as a way of reaching and inspiring more people to kickstart their idea. Kerryn's guests share the journey of how they got to where they are today, and we dig deep into what they have built in their lives and the challenges and wins they encountered along the way. So for Kerryn life has had some very impactful twists and turns, good and bad, and she has gathered a very large bucket of tools and lessons. Welcome to the show Kerryn This show is called Get off the Bench Lets start with that phone call… what was the message, how did you react and what changed in that moment? Can you share with the audience a small portion of your sisters journey? Tell us about your life right at that point in time? The most powerful part of your journey stared with a book. Magnificent kids. What prompted you to write? I want to know about your work with people who have autism – what has that taught you? What did you discover about yourself? No found a NFP organisation is no mean feet! Id love to know more about One planet Classrooms. What is the organisation all about, how did you get funding, what do you hope to accomplish and what have you learnt along the way? What was the “pivot” for the organisation? I know you are passionate about advocating for women across the world. This triggered a new challenge, didn't it? What was it? What's the purpose and what's the big vision of the future for Girls with Hammers? That leads us to the latest book, Get off the Bench. I love the wisdom behind this book Kerryn, can you tell the audience all about the book. What workshops do you have coming up Kerryn? What does the future hold for the dynamic, passionate Kerryn? These questions are just a guide – follow my lead and we will have an intuitive and insightful discussion. We will keep the conversation organic and it will flow where its meant to, Sharmin.

    RADIO TONI, March 31, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 56:09


    Today's guest is an author, Sharmin Smith Survivor. Author. Mom. Citizen. Proud advocate for human rights and fighting for the unheard. Sharmin Smith is on a mission to share her wisdom gained through her unique experiences. Shining a light in the darkness that exists in some of society is her calling! She is an abortion survivor and was raised by a mother who did not want her. She shares her story to help other people who have dealt with family trauma get through their pain. When she reached adulthood, she became a financial services expert. Sharmin has met many teams of people in the industry and is sought after for her experience in the financial industry. Due to childhood trauma, Sharmin was diagnosed with PTSD. Eventually leaving the financial industry, Sharmin took up writing as a form of therapy. In early 2015, Sharmin published the book “Taming The Tida,” about a reality tv show called “Who wants to be president?” In this story, a childhood trauma survivor runs for President against Hillary Clinton and runs on an anti-pedophile platform. Sharmin highlights serious changes that need to happen in our system, intending to make her readers think outside of the box! What started as one book turned into three! Sharmin later continued her 2015 book as a series, calling it the “Change the World” trilogy It's a while since we spoke together and I invited you on the show, I'm so glad to have you here today. First up lets tackle the difficult things early. Can you tell the audience about growing up? Life did not begin easy for you did it? Can we talk about “mother wounds” – what does that mean for you sharmin? When did healing start for you? Moving into adulthood what sparked the interest I the finance industry? The books – can you tell the audience about the process of deciding to write? Tell the audience about your fist book, Taming the Tida, it's a wonderful title? There are more books in the pipeline can you tell us about those? How did you arrive at the unique subject matter of the books? Lets skip to the campaign for the presidency in 2018 – how did the QAnon connection arise and how devastating was that for you? How on earth did you extricate yourself from these people? What does Sharmin stands for? - is prochoice because she knows what it's like to be born to a mother who doesn't want you and a father who wants you for all the wrong reasons. Why do you support the death penalty? She supports the death penalty for pedophiles & believes that if we shine a light in the darkest corners of our society we can end this nightmare in our lifetime. How do you believe we can all have a better future? Sharmin believes we have a rare opportunity to address our societal issues so that we can have a better future. Victims of sexual abuse deserve justice and those who falsely accuse others of this crime deserve to be punished. What does the future hold for the dynamic, irrepressible Sharmin? These questions are just a guide – follow my lead and we will have an intuitive and insightful discussion. We will keep the conversation organic and it will flow where its meant to, Sharmin.

    RADIO TONI, March 24, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 54:05


    Talking Points Radio Toni – Every Day Business with Jules Brooke Welcome and intro – Listening live on FB, LI we have my EVA Pao ready and waiting to respond to your comments and questions with website links etc, like subscribe and email, radiotoni.com bbsradio.com/radiotoni, big shout out and thank you. Today's guest is the She's the Boss CEO Jules Brooke herself talking about Creating her new life These questions are just a guide – follow my lead and we will have an intuitive and insightful discussion. Jules is the founder of Handle Your Own PR, a DIY PR service for business owners, and has been teaching people how to get media coverage for their business for over 10 years. Handle Your Own PR has helped thousands of small business owners make millions of dollars' worth of media exposure by running their own PR campaigns. Using her online boot camps, coaching and PR SaaS platform, Jules' students have been on TV, radio and been featured in magazines and newspapers nationally. Many have gone on to huge success in their business. The She's The Boss community, founded by Jules, has grown since the start of the pandemic in 2020. There are regular free zoom lunches with women around the country every Friday lunchtime (#noagenda although a lot of business is done and connections are made) and a podcast called She's The Boss Chats. She's The Boss is also a YouTube channel featuring interviews with wildly successful women in business from Australia and around the world. Jules is on a mission to help women build their profile in the media, and also to showcase all the incredible women that are changing the world with their businesses. It's time we put the spotlight on all the amazing female founders and women doing extraordinary things in business. Personal info Jules is the mother of 3 boys (including twins!) and has a wonderful, supportive partner, Dave and a dog called Nugget. She loves reading, cooking, music, movies, socializing with friends and the beach. Good afternoon Jules and welcome to the show, we are delighted to have you here today. Today we are going to talk about Growing a business and community from the COVID lockdown! Let's start with your life in business pre covid – what did that look like, what were you doing, what were your plans? How did you help business pre covid? – I want some nuggets of wisdom to share with the audience about handling your own PR – tips and tricks, the bootcamps, coaching and platform What was the immediate impact of covid on your business? – what did you do, how quickly were you able to respond, what were the things that you discovered during that time? Shes the Boss – tell the audience about this, your mission, vision and how you help women, ticker TV, There's a big venture brewing for Jules Brooke, would you like to tell the audience what that is and how people can be involved? Tell me what life looks like in 5 years Jules

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