SPIN IT: Business & Crisis Management with Stephynie Malik

This week on Spin It, Stephynie is speaking with Nathan Chan! Nathan's journey started off like so many of the other stories you hear out there. He got an IT degree because he believed it was the best degree to set him up for the future. He proceeded to get a job in IT and instantly hated it. So in order to break away from the misery, he headed off to Europe. While in Europe he had an epiphany and makes the decision not return to the job he dreads so much. Fast forward, Nathan takes a leap of faith and bootstraps what we know today as Foundr magazine on less than three thousand dollars and takes it from idea to inception in just 4 months.  Today, Foundr is much more than the magazine it started off as. Foundr has grown into a digital content empire and serves as a major resource for today's entrepreneurs and business owners of the future. On today's episode, they take an intimate look into Nathan's journey and find out how he was able to turn several obstacles along the way into opportunities and ultimately find a way to spin life in his direction!    Timestamps: 00:00 - Spin It Intro 00:32 - Nathan Chan Intro 01:31 - Introductory Comments 01:54 - Why Nathan Started Foundr 05:27 - Teachers on the Foundr Platform 10:27 - Consistently Adding Value 11:24 - Nathan's Approach to Micro-Learning 14:03 - Can everyone be an Entrepreneur? 15:08 - The Biggest Adversity Nathan & Foundr are Facing 17:18 - Worst Piece of Business Advice Received 18:19 - One Quality Nathan Wants to Develop 20:35 - Nathans Morning Office Routine 23:09 - Nathans view on small talk 26:54 - Top Qualities of a Leader 27:34 - Nathan Chans Courses 30:18 - How Nathan Chan got Richard Branson and Arianna Huffington 34:18 - Top 3 people Nathan would love to have on Foundr 38:50 - Nathan's biggest obstacle he turned into an opportunity 40:45 - Surprise Gift from Nathan 41:16 - Spin It Outro   Social Media & Important Links: Free Gift: Go to Foundr.com/membership sign up and get a free subscription Foundr Instagram: https://instagram.com/foundr?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Nathan Chan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan  

On this weeks episode of Spin It, Stephynie is speaking with Robin Dreeke. Robin is a best-selling author, trainer, facilitator, retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Hailed as the “Spy Catcher” and a world renowned behavioral expert, Robin will share his secrets to: establishing trust, creating impactful relationships and the keys to building “real” connections. We'll take an intimate look at how he's taken his decades of experience and expertise to create the “People Formula” and how it can take both your personal and professional performance to the next level.   Social Media & Important Links:  Website: www.peopleformula.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdreeke/   Timestamps:  00:00 - Spin It Intro  00:32 - Robin Dreeke Intro  01:11 - Introductory comments  01:48 - Who is Robin Dreeke? 04:09 - Undiagnosed Learning Difference  05:13 - How Robin became a FBI Special Agent 11:05 - How the Pandemic affect Robin's Business 12:59 - Make it about everyone else but yourself  16:55 - Be of service to others 21:05 - Demonstrating Gratitude is so important 24:40 - Robin and Stephynie relationship with their children 29:10 - People aren't looking for you to be perfect, they are looking for you to make an effort 39:35 - What part Empathy plays with trust  43:03 - Assessing body language through the pandemic  47:44 - The biggest obstacle Robin turned into an opportunity  48:53 - Spin It Outro

This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with Kara Goldin, founder of Hint Water. For those of you who have not tasted Hint Water, Hint is an unsweetened flavored beverage. When Kara launched Hint she actually launched it from her garage with the support of her husband Theo. Kara's story is brillant. Her tenacity, grit and ability to never take no for an answer will deeply inspire you! Her book, “Undaunted” was one of my favorite books to light a fire under anyone who is stalling! Her message, “START NOW - get out there and TRY! It wont be easy, and it wont be straight but failing is not an option, now or ever.”    Social Media & Important Links:  Instagram:https://instagram.com/karagoldin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Undaunted by Kara Goldin: https://www.amazon.com/Undaunted-Overcoming-Doubters-Kara-Goldin/dp/1400220289?nodl=1   Timestamps:  00:00 - Spin it! 00:33 - Kara Goldin Intro 01:05 - Kara's Book “Undaunted” 05:26 - Family Life 07:30 - Lessons Learned at a Young Age 08:59 - Complacency will Kill You 10:54 - Having your products in a grocery store 17:20 - Why Kara didn't end up working for Fortune Magazine 21:54 - Getting letters from people wanting to work for Hint 33:02 - Being the youngest VP at AOL 33:22 - Thriving in Chaos 38:14 - Signal Early 41:13 - Over Communicate 45:05 - Biggest obstacle Kara has been able to turn into an opportunity 48:24 - Spin It! Outro

This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with THE MARK METRY- If you have not heard of Mark or are not familiar with his work, you are in for a treat. Mark's parents immigrated from Egypt, he is first generation here in the US.  Mark was so painfully shy due to various issues like mental health, social anxiety, and feeling like he just didn't quite fit in.  However, Mark prevailed! Today he is a Forbes Featured TedX speaker, host of a global top 100 podcast and a best selling author- BUT, that is not what I am most excited about. What I am most excited about is who Mark is, and how he is constantly and consistently giving back.  He has dedicated his life to being of service to others by making an impact in the industries of mental health, career enablement, mindset, health & wellness, storytelling, and more... I'm not sure I have interviewed such an inspirational 25 year old. He has been featured on over 250+ podcasts and media like Forbes, Mindvalley, Influencive, Inc Magazine, Huff Post, Fearless Motivation, Spartan and many others. He has also interviewed top names such as Tim Ferriss, NPR, Lewis Howes & Gary Vaynerchuk.  Social Media & Important Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/ Website: https://www.markmetry.com/   Timestamps:  00:04 - Introductory Comments 02:03 - Mark Metry's Childhood 04:15 - Autoimmune Disorder 07 53 - Spending Time Alone 11:48 – Mark's Relationship with His Parents 14:59 – Grandparents' Experience and Challenges 19:12 - Mark's Depression 30:00 - One Thing They Could Have Said or Asked 38:17 - Exposure Therapy 44:31 - Building of Mark's Success 48:18 - Showing Up On All Different Platforms 49:38 - Podcast Listeners 54:38 - Favorite Guest on Podcast 55:54 - Worst Guest 57:05 - Mark's Standout On Podcast 58:57 - Screw Being Shy 1:02:36 - Who's This Book For? 1:02:50- Haters Online 1:05:07 - Dealing With Haters Online 1:08:26 - Obstacles And Opportunities  

This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with Wall Street Journal Best selling author and “Your CEO Mentor” Founder Martin Moore.  A former corporate CEO, Moore worked his way up from an entry-level position in software development to become a CIO, an SVP, and a Head of Strategy. This led to his defining role as CEO of CS Energy. During his 5-year tenure, Moore grew earnings from $17 million to a staggering $441 million. Today, Martin runs the company “Your CEO Mentor."  The concept…very similar to the title of his book “No Leadership Bullshi$” and organization aimed at teaching today's leaders what they won't learn in business school. On today's episode, they will discuss Martin dropping out of university and the other challenges and obstacles that he faced on his rise to the top… and what made him ultimately decide to trade in his corner office to start a leadership company with his daughter.   Social Media & Important Links:  Website: https://www.martingmoore.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/ Corporate Website: https://www.yourceomentor.com/   Timestamps:  00:00 - Martin Moore Intro 00:14 - Spin It! Intro 00:41 - Introductory Comments 01:11 - Dropping Out From School 03:00 - The Ability To Critically Think 04:57 - The First Job 07:43 - Key Mistakes In Career 11:31 - Inheriting Problems on C-suite 13:35 - Pulling Off Massive Turnarounds 16:50 - Making changes takes Longer 18:20 - Starting A Leadership Company 23:16 - What His daughter Brings to the Business 25:40 - The Power Of Digital Business 26:36 - "No B.S", You can't learn in business school 32:01 - How Do You Know You're A Great Leader 34:22 - View Point On Poor Leadership 35:26 - Rationalization of things we do 37:40 - How Managers are chosen these days 39:45 - Piece of Advice For Aspiring Leaders 43:50 - Serve As You Being A Leader 45:22 - Obstacles And Opportunities 48:30 - Social Media & Important Links

This week on Spin It! Stephynie we will be speaking with Jon Ferrara Founder and CEO of Nimble. Jon is considered to be an early pioneer in the CRM space and was the Co-Founder of Goldmine Software Corporation. Ten years following the acquisition of GoldMine in 2000, Jon returned to the start-up world revolutionizing customer relationships AGAIN by founding the relationship-focused CRM Nimble. While Jon's been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Social CEOs in the World as well as Top 100 Marketing Influencers, his rise to the top wasn't without its share of struggles, and personal challenges that resulted in nearly a decade long absence from the tech space. In this episode, they discuss Jon betting on himself and leaving his job at 28, the incredible story of starting Goldmine in an apartment with a buddy from college with only 5,000 dollars to their name, and how his life would never be the same again after doctors found a tumor on his brain in 2000. But through it all, Jon was able to turn all of these obstacles into opportunities and truly found a way to take control and “spin” life in his direction!   Timestamps:   00:00 - Jon Ferrara Intro 00:08 - Spin It! Intro        00:35 - Introductory Comments 00:58 - Jon's Entrepreneurship Journey 04:40 - Starting Goldmine With $5000 Dollars 06:51 - When To Quit 09:08 - When Is the Good Time to Pivot 11:31 - Rolling in the $100 Million Revenue Mark 16:12 - How To Handle The Demand 18:07 - #1 Mistake that Jon Made 19:10 - What Was Next After Goldmine 20:34 - Jon's Cancer Journey 24:24 - Positive Thinking to Overcome Cancer  26:32 - Jon Ferrera's Youth 26:30 - Coming Back From A 10 Years Hiatus 37:00 - Who Needs Nimble? 38:41 - Users Of Nimble 40:35 - What Is A Workflow 43:11 - How To Get Nimble 44:15 - Biggest Obstacle Of Nimble 47:00 - Anticipation Level 48:00 - We're on This Planet To Grow Our Soul 51:26 - A Reminder To Connect 49:47 - It's All About The People Around You 50:50 - Social Media & Important Links Social Media & Important Links: Website: www.Nimble.com Nimble Promo Code: JON40 for 40% your first 3 months of Nimble Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonvferrara Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonferrara?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  

This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with Ahmad Imam, who is the definition of a jack of all trades, doing a lot of things really, really well. He's an edutainer, content creator, speaker, social media consultant, and highly regarded social media personality. Ahmad is a firm believer that kindness should be at the heart of all things, especially business. Ahmad was bullied throughout his childhood, and he used his experience as inspiration to build his brand on the foundation of kindness. Today, Ahmad is sharing his expertise in personal development and entrepreneurship to his over million followers on LinkedIn using his LinkedIn Live TV shows: Level Up, Unleashed, and Rising LinkedIn Stars.  We are so excited to talk with Ahmad about his journey, his challenges with childhood bullies and how he refused to let negativity get the best of him. Let's dive in!    Timestamps: 00:00 - Spin It! Intro 00:19 - Chris Voss Intro 00:47 - Introductory Comments 00:53 - Ahmad Imam's Childhood Story 03:25 - Bullied for being different 04:59 - How bullying affected his confidence 07:17 - A Humble Social Media Influencer 10:31 - How he handles Negativity 13:33 - What Motivates Ahmad in Helping others 14:37 - Revenue Streams & Experience 16:30 - Transforms Client to an Influencer 19:05 - How to say NO 22:47 - International Man of Empowerment 23:45 - Burn-out Experience 26:30 - Inspiration for Creating Content 31:29 - Being Authentic 34:10 - Building Confidence & Courage 39:19 - Looking back as a Rapper 39:19 - How Appearance can boost Confidence 44:31 - Learning from a Client 46:12 - Staying true to yourself & Values 48:11 - Working & Learning with the Greats 51:26 - Learning from failure 57:44 - Growth through Disruption MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/theahmadimam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theahmadimam

This week on Spin It, Stephynie had the privilege of speaking with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Prior to becoming the FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator, Chris served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI and was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years.  On this weeks episode, we'll take an intimate look into the art of negotiation and its importance in the world of Entrepreneurship and Business.  We'll explore his world renowned negotiation tactics and strategies learning how even those who have never negotiated before can start applying them in their lives. You'll learn how Chris found a way to masterfully turn obstacles into opportunities for decades and how you too can do the same.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Spin It! Intro 00:19 - Chris Voss Intro 00:47 - Introductory Comments 01:30 - How Chris became an FBI negotiator 05:24 - Chris' Early Years 06:11 - When Chris realized he loved Negotiating 09:23 - How Privilege affects you 13:43 - Negotiating is Learned 17:35 - Becoming a better Negotiator 19:37 - Negotiating in day-to-day life 25:44 - When to say NO in Negotiating 28:08 - Tone of Voice when Negotiating 30:00 - Success Rate in Negotiating 31:04 - Time is a Valuable Commodity 36:00 - Tips in Critical Negotiation 41:35 - Common Mistake in Negotiation 49:28 - 3 Things to consider in Negotiation 50:11 - About Blackswan & The Book 53:10 - How Chris surpassed his Obstacles 55:06 - Social Media & Important Links 57:02 - Spin It!   Social Media -  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophervoss Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/home

On this weeks episode of Spin It, Stephynie enjoyed speaking to her dear friend and colleague Adam Posner. Adam is the Founder and President of NHP Talent Group: A Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process and operations.  Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the very tough and highly complicated advertising world in NYC. He has lead account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM and digital ad agencies in NYC like VaynerMedia and EP+Co for major Clients like Verizon, Pepsi and British Airways.  He is also the host of the popular podcast, #ThePOZcast- showcasing experts that come from the World of Talent, HR and everyone in between that has something to share that his listeners can learn from. The Goal of the podcast is to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your career forward.    Timestamps:  00:00- Spin It! Intro  00:32- Adam Posner Intro 02:03- Adam's Early Years 07:37- Adam's Journey At The University of Buffalo  10:34- Getting Kicked Out Of Business School 12:30- The Hustle  13:41- Working At Vayner Media  21:33- Beyond Vayner Media 23:45- Becoming An Entrepreneur  26:04- Experience Or Education  27:17- Calculating Risk In Recruiting 35:21- Creating #ThePozcast  43:17- Becoming An Author  47:30- Taking Ownership Of Your Life/Career  48:00- Social Media & Important Links  48:22- Spin It! Outro Social Media & Important Links- Website: NHPtalentgroup.com Podcast: thepozcast.com

Today on Spin It!, we are talking with David Meltzer. From the minute David and Stephynie first chatted she knew he was different in every aspect of business and personal leadership. David is a servant leader, mentor and business coach. He is also a 3x international bestselling author, the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast The Playbook.  Timestamps: - 1:13 — David's Decision to Become A Millionaire & His Mother - 10:00 — The Power of Support - 13:22 — The Quantum Intention - 19:45 — 66 Days to Develop A Habit; How to Start Right Now - 25:35 — Living Life with One Currency - 30:22 — David's Authenticity - 33:00 — Finding Top Talent: The Four Key Items   Mentioned In The Episode: - Elevator Pitch — https://www.entrepreneur.com/video/series/elevatorpitch - The Playbook — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook-with-david-meltzer/id1271087930

On today's episode, Stephynie speaks with one of the highest rated podcast hosts, Lance Essihos. Lance's podcast, University of Adversity, has dominated the podcast arena and is ranked Top 50 on iTunes worldwide. True to the title of the show, Lance is no stranger to adversity. He has faced some of the most difficult challenges. He battled addiction for decades, lost his brother to suicide, and lost his father to cancer. In his quest to help others, Lance created the podcast for guests to share their stories of personal hardships and battles with adversity, ultimately inspiring change for those who are struggling.  Today we're getting an intimate and raw look into Lance's journey and hearing how he himself was finally able to overcome  his battle with adversity and spin life in his direction, enabling him to carry out his mission to facilitate the message of positive change  through adversity and encouraging people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments. Timestamps: 2:34 — Lance's Calling 8:00 — Mastering Adversity 17:15 — Protecting Your Time & Operating At A High Level 19:30 — Choosing to Have the Right Attitude 21:30 — Reteaching Old Lessons 28:30 — Lance's Lifestyle 34:00 — "Just Take One Step..." 39:40 — Podcasting Is Such A Powerful Tool 42:00 — The Most Angry He's Ever Been 44:40 — Happiest He's Ever Been 47:30 — Lance's Positivity Retreat 49:55 — 'Don't Create Shame Around Yourself" 50:25 — How to Not Feel the Negativity 55:30 — Overcoming Lance's Obstacles 57:25 — Your Habits Create Confidence Mentioned In The Episode: University of Adversity — https://lanceessihos.com/podcast/ Mastering Adversity Book — https://lanceessihos.com/book/

This week on Spin It! On Sports Stephynie is speaking with former NFL Football player turned serial entrepreneur, Chris Gronkowski.  Chris is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, he was not only signed by the Dallas Cowboys but also made the 53 man roster. In addition to the Cowboys, Chris went on to play for Colts, Broncos and Chargers during his NFL career. As the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens and that was the case for Chris when he found himself a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur.  From the NFL to doing a deal with Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez on Shark Tank, Chris has truly made a name for himself in the Entrepreneurship arena. On this Episode of SPIN IT On Sports, they take an intimate look at Chris's journey and how he made the successful transition into Entrepreneurship. They also will also dive into the obstacles and challenges he faced along the way and his secrets to spinning life in his direction after the game of football.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Spin It! On Sports Intro 00:48 - Chris Gronkowski Intro  02:05 - Chris' Childhood with 4 brothers 06:38 - Chris Views on the 2010 NFL Draft 08:56 - Putting in Hard Work 13:54 - Building trust 17:10 - Having an Identity after Football 22:19 - Chris' Experience on Shark Tank 27:56 - Branding Chris' Shaker Bottle 30:00 - Chris' Family Life 30:40 - Keeping it All Together 35:30 - TikTok  37:23 - The Biggest Mistakes Chris Made in Entrepreneurship 42:00 - Best Piece of Advice for Someone Starting a Business 46:00 - Chris' Parenting Style 51:06 - Social Media & Important Links 51:37 - Spin It! On Sports Outro   Social Media & Important Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgronkowski/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gronkowski-053374124/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisgronkowski?lang=en  Website: https://www.iceshaker.com/  

This week on Spin it! Stephynie had the privilege of speaking with Roger Brooks. Roger is the CEO of American Real Media & Publishing, a 3X Bestselling Author and one of LinkedIn's top 50 MOST IMPACTFUL PEOPLE. In this episode, they dive into Roger's Entrepreneurial journey and the obstacles he faced within that journey. You will learn how he became an author and Roger's outstanding...not one, not two, not three but FOUR books. They explore Rogers core values including spreading awareness, empathy, authenticity, kindness, transparency, accountability and gratitude through an abundance mindset.    Timestamps: :36 — Roger Brooks Intro 1:40 — Roger's Passion for Writing 3:36 — Pursuing the Passion 5:30 — Did Roger Always Know He'd Be An Entrepreneur?  9:10 — "Start Before You're Ready!" 13:05 — Becoming Vulnerable 15:05 — Touch, Impact, Inspire 17:28 — Relationships At Home 19:45 — Roger's Book 23:55 — Roger's Advice Around Writing A Book 28:05 — About American Real 32:51 — Biggest Obstacle Into Opportunity   Mentioned in the Episode: American Real Podcast Roger's Books on Amazon

On this weeks episode of Spin IT! on Sports, Stephynie is talking with 5 time Pro-Bowler and 4 time All-Pro NFL Legend Jared Allen. Most know Jared for his tenacity on the field, his relentless work ethic, his larger than life personality and of course his signature mullet….but there is so much more. Off the field he's gone on to be a highly successful Entrepreneur, making headlines by forming an All-Pro curling team. But that's not all, Jared's biggest impact has come in the form of helping critically-injured United States Military Veterans. While Allen was one of the best Defensive End's to ever do it and had an illustrious 12 season NFL career….his journey wasn't always smooth sailing and definitely had its fair share of challenges along the way.  On today's episode, we'll find out how Jared was able to overcome multiple bouts with the law and how he found a way to spin life in his direction….which ultimately led to becoming a Hall of Fame finalist, a devoted husband, father and a man that would change the lives of so many Veterans.   Timestamps:  00:00- Spin It! on Spots Intro 00:47- Jared Allen's Intro  00:50- When Jared chose to become a pro-athlete 05:30- Jared's Roots 07:15- Horses = No Boys 09:25- When Jared dies, he doesn't want to be just known for his football career. 12:07- “Have an identity outside of whatever it is you do.” 14:00- Jared's most pivotal moments before the NFL 17:25- “You either build eachother up or knock each other down.” 18:24- Jared's DUI's and what he learned! 23:30- Always make sure to surround yourself with good people 25:25- “We are a society of second chances.” 27:19- Don't be afraid to seek help! 29:27- How Jared chose “Wounded Warriors” 38:24- You have to Jump if you want to be an Entrepreneur  40:25- Faith, Family and Generosity  45:45- Jared biggest obstacle that he's been able to turn into an opportunity  50:33- Social Media & Important Links 52:37- Spin It! Outro  Social Media & Important Linked  Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors (JAH4WW):  https://homesforwoundedwarriors.com/ Jared Allen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredallen69/

Today, Stephynie is speaking with Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, and Health Coach Amberly Lago.  Amberly started her speaking career after her life was deeply altered and her world was completely changed in May 2010. While riding her motorcycle in Woodland Hills, CA, she was hit by an SUV and thrown thirty feet down a busy street. Her right leg took the brunt of the impact and was crushed almost beyond repair.  After a lengthy hospital stay and 34 surgeries, doctors were able to fuse her leg together and repair her severed femoral artery despite the one percent odds of saving it and the initial recommendation to amputate.  Today,  Amberly is on a mission to give back and has helped people all over the world with her resiliency training that has enabled thousands to regain their lives and existence by overcoming the obstacles and challenges that were holding them hostage previously On this episode of Spin IT, they will look at just how Amberly was able to find the inner strength and courage to battle adversity one surgery at a time and ultimately find a way to Spin life in her direction and serve as an inspiration to all.   Timestamps:  Timestamps:  - 00:00- Spin It Intro  - 00:33- Amberly's Intro  - 02:03- Introductory Comments  - 03:12- Amberly's Life Before Her Accident  - 09:15- Is resiliency innate or is it learned? - 11:40- The word PACER and what that means  - 13:21- Amberly's struggle with CRPS - 17:26- Amputation or not? How Amberly kept her leg. - 20:00- How Amberly processed the trauma from her accident - 23:29- If you need help, ASK for it! - 32:17- Walk through it, not around it - 32:44- Amberly's New Book - 35:21- How Amberly succeeded through social media - 38:20- Amberly's biggest obstacle that she was able to turn into an opportunity  - 42:30- Who Amberly's book is for  - 44:00- Social Media and Important Links - 45:32- Spin It Outro   Social Media and Important Links: TEXT Amberly the Word “GRIT” at 818-214-7378 that will give you a free downloadable playbook that walks the audience through the PACER Method. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/ Website: www.amberlylago.com Podcast: True Grit and Grace

Today Stephynie is speaking with Anson Dorrance.  Anson is the University of North Carolina women's head soccer coach. He's been coaching at UNC since 1979 and has over 1,043 NCAA wins, 22 National Titles, and over a 90 % win percentage making him one of the best coaches in all of sports. In 2009, Dorrance became the first coach in NCAA history to win 20 championships coaching a single sport and has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics.  In addition to his college coaching career, Anson also coached the U.S. Women's National team in 1986, coaching the likes of Carin Jennings and Mia Hamm. In 1991, Anson led the U.S. to a 2-1 win over Norway to claim the first ever women's World Cup championship. After years of success, Anson was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008. Today we get to talk with Anson about his incredible legacy, how  he and his teams continue to perform at such a high level, the challenges he's faced along the way, and how important culture and  great leadership is when it comes to coaching both the game of soccer and life. Timestamps: - 00:00 SPIN IT! Intro - 00:49 Anson Dorrance Intro - 02:09 What does Anson attribute his great leadership to? - 03:29 From law student to coach - 06:33  Trust is the most critical element in leading - 06:55 Are people shocked when the find out Anson is an introvert? - 10:38 Anson's younger brother Pete - 13:19 The secret to building remarkable teams - 14:57 Lessons learned from the legendary Dean Smith - 19:05 The “Competitive Cauldron” - 20:50 What did Dean Smith mean to Anson personally? - 26:42 “Live on a never ending ascension” - 33:29 “I hate whiners” - 37:47 Extraordinary character - 40:08 Senior letters tradition - 48:57 Playing for Kelly Muldoon - 53:52 Nine qualities that can take you to the promise land - 55:38 Embracing competitive women - 58:43 Outro   Important Links:  https://ansondorrancesoccer.com/  

This week Stephynie had the pleasure of talking to Lisa Lampanelli. Lisa has been a stand-up comedian for over 30 years, performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall.   In today's episode, Stephynie and Lisa talk about the challenges she overcame throughout the pandemic and the career path that led her to her most challenging venture yet, retirement! We also learn about her current endeavors in life- coaching and her experience co-hosting the podcast “Losers with a Dream.”  Timestamps:  - 00:00- Spin it Intro  - 00:31- Lisa Lampanelli Intro  - 01:05- Introductory Comments - 01:58- What first sparked Lisa's interest in comedy? - 04:19- What made Lisa choose Comedy? - 07:25- You never make fun of your friends . . .if they are in the audience. - 08:58- Early stages of Lisa's career - 10:53- How do you determine when a friend is no longer serving you? - 15:26- Sitting in emptiness sucks but then it does populate with something good - 16:00- Lisa's relationship with her parents - 21:10- Diving into retirement and the obstacle that came with it - 27:38- There are some days of sadness - 30:08- “Every single feeling doesn't require a response.” - 32:04- How “Losers with a Dream” started! - 34:13- Some of the topics that the “Loser with a Dream” podcast covers - 37:42- Lisa's Play “Stuffed”- discusses her history with overeating and gastric surgery as well as her past unhealthy relationships with food - 46:39- Triggers Evolve  - 49:06- Lisa's view of what Social Media has done with Body Image - 52:46- The biggest obstacle that Lisa turned into an opportunity  - 53:30- Social Media Channels and Important Links - 54:29- Spin It! Outro    Social Channels and Important Links:  - Losers with a Dream Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/losers-with-a-dream-with-lisa-lampanelli/id1534354466 - TikTok (Losers with a Dream): @loserswithadream  - TikTok (Lisa Lampanelli's Personal Page): @thereallisalampanelli  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisalampanelli/  

Today, Stephynie is talking with Trond Undheim, who is a futurist, entrepreneur, and tech genius. Trond grew up in Norway and ended up in the United States after following a girlfriend. His fascination with Legos as a kid as well as his deep want for exploration led Trond to build new companies and new technologies establishing an incredible career. Trond has been a founder of several startups, including Yeggi, a game-changing search engine, and the MIT startup Exchange connecting industry to start-up. Today, Trond hosts the 'Futurized' podcast and has also written several books looking at tech disruption. In this episode, we get a glimpse into the mind, of a futurist.   Timestamps:  00:00- Spin It! Intro  00:31- Trond Undheim Intro  01:11- Introductory Comments 01:30- Running the Boston Marathon  03:45- Growing up in Norway  07:29- Creating a Search Engine when Google had already taken over  14:56- Lessons that Trond learned during his Entrepreneurship Journey  25:00- Get as many Data Points as possible  26:18- Knowledge and Insight is something that everyone should strive for 29:23- Don't fail fast, fail slow  34:26- Trond's first impression of the Silicon Valley  38:56- Why Trond created the Futurized Podcast 44:25- Trond's Book that dives into Health Technology 48:55- Living in a dysfunctional system 53:28- Important Social Platforms and Links  53:50- Spin It! Outro Trond's Social Platforms and Links:  Website- www.Futurized.Org  LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/undheim/

Today, Stephynie is speaking with Kelly Roach, a Global Business Strategists and hyper-growth consultant. Kelly transforms overworked entrepreneurs into seven-figure CEOs by teaching them how to leverage timeless business principles with the most powerful online marketing speed and agility strategies of today. Before starting her own company,  Kelly spent years in corporate America rising through the ranks of a fortune 500 to become the youngest VP in the company. During her time in corporate Kelly led a team of over a hundred people with record-breaking sales, even during the economic downturn.  Kelly's multi-million dollar company, “The Unstoppable Entrepreneur” is the fastest growing coaching program on the market today. Kelly also discusses her failures with starting her own online business and how she recovered. Kelly has a new book releasing next month and is also an ongoing expert on ABC, NBC, Fox, and the CW. She hosts the Kelly Roach podcast as well. Kelly is also highly committed to ongoing philanthropic work, with a one-on-one business model that brings clean drinking water to those who don't have access through our human family foundation. In addition to running the coaching company, Kelly is the co-founder of the ‘Courageous Brand' designed to create a movement that would give young girls a competitive edge to rise to the top, break through those glass ceilings and make a lasting change globally. Timestamps: 00:00- Spin It! Intro  00:33 - Kelly Roach Intro 01:58- Introductory Comments  02:58- Kelly's Journey of Growing Up in Corporate  07:31- How Kelly Started Coaching  10:32- The More Wealth you have the Bigger Impact you can ake  13:23- The Development of Women in the Workplace  14:54- When Kelly says “NO!” in her Business 18:45- Creating False Ideations of what it means to be an Entrepreneur  22:25- Kelly shares her Failures 28:20- Working Remote 30:54- How Covid has changed Kelly's business  32:45- Settings Executives up for success who want to become Entrepreneurs  41:09- How Kelly Hire's for her Company  46:58- The Difference between the Women that Achieve Greatness and those that don't 51:54- Kelly's new book- "Conviction Marketing"  54:35- The Biggest Obstacle that Kelly Turned into an opportunity 55:25- Important Websites and Links 55:47- Spin It! Outro Important Links:    The Kelly Roach Show  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/

This week Stephynie is speaking with Jonathan Bowman-Perks. Jonathan is a talented leadership coach to hundreds of chairman, CEO's and executive boards around the globe and the Host of the 'Inspiring Leadership' Podcast. He started to sharpen his leadership skills when he joined the British army as a young man. Even after facing challenges in life like Dyslexia and a Cancer scare Jonathan chooses to see the positive and all things. He talks to us about servant leadership, the dangers of comparison and how failures ultimately lead to success. Stay tuned to learn how you can improve your own leadership skills from one of the best leaders on the globe.   Timestamps: 00:00- Spin It Intro 00:33- Jonathan Bowmen-Perks Intro  01:11- Introductory Comments  01:55- Jonathan's Early Life 08:04- Growing up and Pushing through Dyslexia  14:00- Going Away to Boarding School  17:27- The difference between Leading and Managing  19:33- “People may forget what you say but will never forget how you make them feel!” 21:37- Really Good Leaders have the Best Questions  25:12- Jonathan's Love for Assumptions 26:22- How the Cancer Scare affected Jonathan  29:23- How Jonathan's Health Correlates with His Success  33:01- Sorting through Trauma  36:43- Steer Away from being Competitive and Comparative  42:29- Development tools for the Next Generation of Kids 47:07- Jonathan's Links and Podcast Info  47:52- Spin It Outro   Jonathan's Website and Social Links:  Website: https://jonathanperks.com/ Podcast- Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspiring-leadership-with-jonathan-bowman-perks-mbe/id1485102253 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanperks/?originalSubdomain=uk  

Today, Stephynie is speaking with David Brier. David is a best-selling author, speaker, and Google's number one rebranding expert. David has spent 40 years in the world of branding. His bestselling book, brand intervention is all about the way to build your best and most authentic brand. On the show, we discuss David's creative energy and how he works with clients all over world. We learned the basics of building your unique, genuine brand, and David's best advice for startup branding.  If you're wanting to learn how to build your brand from scratch, make sure to listen to this episode!   Timestamps: - 00:00: Spin It! Intro - 00:31: Intro to David Brier  - 01:09: Introductory Comments - 01:45: David's Early Days  - 06:05: "Never learn for one, always learn for two." - 08:14: David's Relationship with his parents  - 18:36: Design vs Brand  - 21:05: David's Brand Intervention Masterclass  - 30:10: Success is NOT the end game - 40:58: The massive changes in Branding and Marketing in the last 40 years - 50:56: How Stephynie got the Nickname "Dream Killer" - 52:57: Trends are transient  - 56:41: The BIGGEST mistakes Start-ups make around Brand - 1:03:10: Important Websites and Social Media Links -1:05:11: Spin It! Outro   David Brier's Website and Social Media Links: Website: www.Risingabovethenoise.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingabovethenoise/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Risingabovethenoise  

This week Stephynie is speaking with Jay Fulcher. Jay is the CEO of Zenefits an award-winning people Ops platform. He is one of the first people Stephynie goes to for advice, especially when it comes to running a global business. Jay has run two other companies Ooyala and Agile software and is the author of the book, People Operations, which explains how leaders can stop spending so much time on HR paperwork and truly focus on "People Work." Jay and Stephynie dive into great resignation and what he's doing as a leader to prevent burnout and build a resilient company. They also discuss people claiming to be expert online coaches and how not to participate in any of that noise. Jay has so much knowledge to share, and Stephynie hopes you all enjoy this conversation as much as she did.   Timestamps: - 00:00 - Spin It! Intro - 00:35 - Jay Fulcher Intro  - 01:30 - Introductory Comments - 04:03 - Jay wasn't great at sports and how he ended up in tech  - 08:30 - Traveling is so important for Children  - 09:20 - Jay's thoughts on the great resignation  - 14:26 - How Zenefits has kept their teams engaged through the pandemic - 23:02 - Jay's Book - “People Operations”  - 24:16 - New HR Methods since Covid - 28:59 - The role burnout plays in Jay's life - 34:16 - How to identify burnout - 38:20 - Companies are not set up right when it comes to health and well being - 39:45 - Churn and Burn is a thing of the past  - 41:40 - Success takes work - 48:18 - Build a company that is resilient  - 51:11 - What Jay's team says about him  - 54:23 - Concluding comments   Social Media & Important Links: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jayfulcher/ Twitter: @jbfulcher  Zenefits.com  Workest.com 

Stephynie is speaking with Ginnette Harvey, who is the founder and CEO of Harper and Gray, a talent solutions company that leads with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ginnette grew up in the UK without much money or resources. Still, she didn't let that deter her on her road to success. Her confidence and leadership skills made her stand out at the age of 23. After 15 years with the same company, Ginnette left to start her own business with a focus on helping other companies diversify their workplace. The Entrepreneurship journey is hard enough yet Ginnette was doing this pregnant with her second child. I'm so excited to have Ginnette on the show today to talk about how she learned to share her authentic story of where she came from. She talks about the challenges she faced as an Entrepreneur with a baby on the way and how great leadership can take a company to the next level! 00:00 - Intro  00:32 - Guest Intro 01:31 - Introductory Comments/Ginnette's Childhood 04:15 - Ginnette's Fear of Judgment 06:08 - Be Vulnerable and Tell your Story  10:23 - Moving to the United States  16:06 - What made Ginnette move to the United States  19:50 - Being Thirsty for Success 21:27 - Coaching Men into Leadership Vs. Coaching Women 35:00 - The Final Shift that made Ginnette Jump into Entrepreneurship 37:57 - Introduction to Ginnettes Company: Harper & Gray 38:07 - Harper & Gray's Key differentiator - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 44:30 - Experiences with implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 49:15 - Ginnette's Leadership style  51:34 - What are the qualities of someone that you would drop everything and create a position for 54:08 - The Biggest Obstacle that Ginnette has turned into an opportunity  55:05 - Concluding Comments 55:26 - Outro Social Media and Important Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnetteharvey/ Harper & Gray Website: www.harperandgray.com/work-with-us    

This week Stephynie is speaking with Jason Feifer. Jason is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, keynote speaker, and host of the podcast 'Build for Tomorrow.' He walks us through his early days as a local reporter in Massachusetts to achieving massive success as Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. They discuss how Jason learned to navigate the world of media and eventually run it!   Jason Feifer's Social Media & Important Links :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyfeifer/ Build for Tomorrow Podcast: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/build-for-tomorrow/ Jasons Newsletter that comes out 2x a week- How to Become More Adaptable:https://jasonfeifer.bulletin.com/   Timestamps:  - 00:00 - Spin It! Intro  - 00:33 - Intro to Jason Feifer  - 03:36 - Lessons that Jason took away from his first position  - 07:15 - Pitching the Washington Post - 09:17 - How do you pitch a story? - 12:56 - Understanding your value when pitching - 16:34 - Adaptiveness is the most important quality a person can have - 21:43 - Build your skills and everything else will come later - 23:03 - Biggest regret Jason has from being on TV this morning - 27:50 - Turning something you regret into a learning experience - 30:30 - Vulnerability and Transparency - 38:17 - “People don't remember what you say but they do remember how you make them feel” - 39:55 - Rapid Fire Questions  - 46:58 - Jason's biggest obstacle that he turned into an opportunity - 49:09 - How our listeners can find Jason Feifer (Links Above) - 50:00 - Outro  

Stephynie is speaking with Maayan Gordon, who is a famous Tik TOK glassblower. She has overcome so much adversity in her life from a gas explosion to being homeless for a few months. She's used her incredible drive and entrepreneurial skills to start three of her own companies. Today, she still owns and operates the glass-blowing studio Monkey Boy Art. In addition to posting on her Tik TOK channels with close to 2.4 million followers, she is also using her consulting services to help other companies tell their own stories through social media.   Timestamps: - 00:00 Intro sequence - 00:34 Stephynie introduces Maayan -01:09 Interview begins -01:22 Reflecting upon adversity in childhood -05:21 Junior and senior year of high school -08:20 Attending Lakeside school -13:53 Connection, empathy, self-awareness -15:53 Cognitive dissonance -18:51 Trying to solve emotional problems -20:06 Mental health resources -24:37 Was there a point where things clicked for Maayan? -29:20 The scene of the explosion -32:52 Limiting beliefs -36:36 How did Maayan tell her parents about the explosion? -39:47 Communication between parents and children -46:12 Avoiding bias -48:46 Avoiding sarcasm -53:16 Maayan's TikTok career -54:30 The idea and Maayan's leadership skills for TikTok, authenticity -57:21 VSCO girls -01:00:06 Maayan's reception on TikTok -01:03:12 Maayan's content philosophy -01:03:51 Why Maayan is a true leader -01:05:00 Maayan's monetized content -01:10:02 Maayan's strategic approach, combined with empathy and connection -01:10:52 What is Maayan looking for? -01:14:37 Maayan's social media -01:15:30 Outro sequence Social Media: Website: https://www.maayangordonmedia.com/ TikTok - @worldofglass Instagram: @maayangordonmedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maayangordon/ Mental Health Resources: - https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) - Crisis Text Line: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 - National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 Crucial Accountability by Kerry Patterson: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Accountability-Resolving-Expectations-Commitments/dp/0071829318/ref=asc_df_0071829318/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312175933381&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1708485129852213659&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005384&hvtargid=pla-432730042979&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871817&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312175933381&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1708485129852213659&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005384&hvtargid=pla-432730042979

Stephynie is speaking with Pinky Gelhani. Pinky holds a special place in Stephynie's heart because they met in Paris. Their children kept looking at each other on a beautiful cruise on the Seine River, they finally ended up speaking for hours realizing they had so much in common.    Pinky has over 25 years as an editor and an on-screen personality, Pinky uses her storytelling skills to lift up women, children, and refugees through her humanitarian work. She works with the UNHCR refugee agency and hosts an internet TV show called "What Women Want. Pinky is also one of Kenya's most renowned public speakers and a regular on the TEDx stage. 00:00 - Intro sequence 00:33 - Stephynie introduces Pinky 01:11 - Interview begins with how Stephynie and Pinky met 03:43 - What Pinky does, background, and her humanitarian efforts 06:39 - What was Pinky's childhood like? 11:34 - Reflecting on the tragedy of Pinky's mother 14:11 - It's the journey, not the destination 26:56 - Pinky's refugee work 30:09 - What's currently going on? 33:56 - How does Pinky take care of herself mentally? 39:44 - The fourth season of "What Women Want" 41:47 - Superhero nature? 43:01 - When would Pinky feel successful? 44:55 - Most disruptive subject Pinky has talked about 45:58 - One of the most taboo subjects Pinky has yet to introduce 47:46 - How do men get more involved and emotionally brave? 49:35 - Tonality and tenor 52:08 - What do women want? 53:40 - What is Pinky's biggest obstacle she's changed to an opportunity? 55:08 - Social Media handles 56:15 - Outro Humanitarian Efforts with UNHCR: https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/pinky-ghelani.html Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/pinkyghelanithebrand https://twitter.com/pinkyghelani https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinky-ghelani-52292315/?originalSubdomain=ke

How do you raise your kids with a drive to change the world? Today, Stephynie sits down with Naveen Jain to talk about parenting, how to always strive for more, and what it takes to be truly successful. Naveen is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, founding seven very successful companies like Moon Express and Viome. In addition to all of his professional achievements, Naveen is also a very proud father of three incredibly beautiful and successful children. All three are highly driven to impact change in the world and are active entrepreneurs.  So how did he do it? Listen in to find out!    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:58 - Naveen's Childhood 13:41 - How Naveen Talks to His Family About Failure 16:55 - Do Naveen's Kids Play Video Games? 18:05 - How Did Naveen's Children Fail When They Were Younger? 23:03 - Teaching Children To Respect Money 31:30 - Naveen's Daughter Opening Up Schools in Afghanistan 34:10 - The Toughest Lesson Learned in Parenting 34:56 - How Many Companies Has Naveen Created From the Ground Up? 46:18 - The Reason Naveen Gets Out of Bed in the Morning 47:41 - Naveen's Biggest Obstacle He Has Turned Into an Opportunity   Mentioned in the Episode:   Naveen's Website: https://www.naveenjain.com/about/ Naveen's LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius Naveen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo Naveen's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaveenJain1

Kevin Clements has experienced a lot in his life: almost making it into the Olympics in swimming, training with swimming legend Michael Phelps, watching his beautiful twin daughters gain fame on Instagram, and lastly, crushing cancer.  On this episode of Spin It on Sports, Kevin shares his incredible story which started with him training for the Tokyo Olympics. But after feeling not quite right, Kevin went to the doctor and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Kevin shares how he and his family were able to remain positive during this terrifying time. He also shares some stories from his career in swimming, and what it felt like to miss out on going to the Olympics...not once, but twice.  Kevin's story is so inspiring. Press play on this episode to feel move and motivated this Friday    Social Media:    Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   0:13 - Childhood 02:30 - Journey Becoming a Swimmer 09:50 - Keeping Motivation After Failure 14:12 - Commitment 20:38 - Moving into Coaching 22:15 - Moving Back to California 29:12 - Being Dad to the “Most Beautiful Twins” 36:57 - Cancer Diagnosis 50:49 - Overcoming Tragedy and Remaining Mentally Positive 1:01:22 - Managing PTSD 1:07:30 - Closing Remarks and How to Contact Kevin Clements   Mentioned In The Episode:   Kevin Clements Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevin_r_clements/?hl=en Kevin Clements LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-clements-156776a5/

We are just one question away from changing our lives. According to our guest today, this is true, whether that change is huge like a pivot in careers or small, like starting your day off journaling instead of scrolling.  Marc Champagne, a world-renowned mental fitness coach and the author of the book, Personal Socrates. He also hosts the podcast, Behind the Human. Today, Marc openly discusses his own failures as well as his wins. Stephynie and Marc talk about what it felt like to shut down his journaling app that reached 86 million people after 3 years of pouring his heart and soul into it. Marc talks about how hard this loss was, but the experience helped him pivot into the career he was meant to be in.  How do we ask the best questions to improve our overall mental fitness? Keep listening to find out!    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   00:00 - Meeting each other and opening up on podcasts 3:45 - Gaining the ability to ask great questions 6:33 - Marc's growing up  8:12 - Mental fitness v. Mental wellness  10:24 - How to do journaling right according to the individual 16:08 - The success Marc expected from the book 19:40 - A little insight into what people can expect from Marc's book 21:40 - The power of asking ourselves one question 23:30 - Importance of interacting with instead of just reading the prompts in Marc's book 27:05 - Biggest challenges Marc faced writing the book 29:28 - Lessons from launching and shutting down Marc's journaling app 37:48 - Actions Marc took to try and prevent the shutdown of the app 43:08 - What Marc felt in his most ungrateful moments deleting the app 50:54 - Marc's ability to make people feel special 52:13 - Value of learning from Marc's journaling practice 52:45 - Marc's strategies for recovering from burn out 56:12 - Biggest obstacle and closing remarks   Mentioned in the Episode:   Marc's Website: https://www.behindthehuman.com/ Marc's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432 Marc's Book, Personal Socrates: https://www.baronfig.com/personal-socrates?title=default+title Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchampagne/ Marc's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-14767b17/

A trailblazer is someone who follows their passion and their purpose, no matter where it leads them. Our guest today is a true trailblazer and shows us that doing something different can be intimidating, but it's so worth it in the end.  Jordan Mendoza is a business consultant, host of the podcast Blaze Your Own Trail and has over 63,000 followers on LinkedIn. Jordan has faced a lot of challenges in his life from being beaten and falsely arrested by police at age 12 to growing up with a mom who only had one lung. Through everything, Jordan has had incredible self-awareness and mental fortitude.  Today Stephynie and Jordan talk about how important emotional intelligence is, not only when taking on life's hardships, but also building your career. They discuss what it means to create relationships and grow your business by learning from mistakes. Time to ignite your passion to blaze your own trail on this episode of Spin It!    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   0:22 - Growing Up in Portland 8:13 - Falsely Arrested  16:07 - Lessons From Mom 19:39  - Working in the Corporate World 23:18 - New Ways to Teach in School 28:40 - Finding Your Purpose 35:34 - A Relationship vs a Network 44:08 - 5 Year Self-Reflection 45:55 - How to Stand Out as a Consultant  54:33 - Closing Remarks   Mentioned in the Episode:   Jordan's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1493356125?mt=2&ls=1 Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjmendoza/?hl=en  Jordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/

On this very special episode of Spin It On Sports, we get an inside look into one of the most innovative businesses out there: Dugout Mugs. They are taking baseball bats and turning them into high-quality beer mugs, shot glasses and wine glasses.  Today we're talking with marketing expert and CEO of Dugout Mugs, Kris Dehnert. Kris knew his business partner Randall Thompson had created something special when he made beer mugs out of baseball bats. So after years of owning his own media group, Kris joined Randall and they created the company, Dugout Mugs. The mugs they created are now showcased by some of the most prestigious people, players and organizations in the baseball industry.  Today, Kris talks about the challenges he faced early on with the company. He shares how his love for his job has impacted his life for the better. And he talks about the value of respecting other's time, which can really make or break your business.  Time to learn how to hit it out of the park with your business on this episode of Spin It!    If you're still looking for some holiday gifts, Dugout Mugs is giving Spin It listeners 30% off and a FREE knob shot (just pay S&H) when they visit dugoutmugs.com/SPINIT   Social Media:    Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - Kris' Entrepreneurial Roots 10:05 - The Rise of Dugout Mugs 14:26 - Vetting out Weaknesses 19:53 - What Traits Stand Out to Kris 22:02 - How Kris Overcomes Differences 26:47 - Kris' Near-Death Experience 32:43 - How We Can Create Passion for Our Lives 38:06 - How Kris Measures His Success 40:48 - Dugout Challenges and Solutions 49:28 - Kris' Biggest Obstacle Turned Opportunity   Mentioned In The Episode:   Dugout Mugs- https://dugoutmugs.com/ Kris' LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisdehnert/

Taking control of your finances can be intimidating. But today's guest founded a company that helps people of all ages and financial backgrounds learn to manage their finances.  Ross Gerber is a financial guru who has been investing since the ripe age of 13 when he was gifted stock in Disney and Apple. He continued his career in finance after college to become SunAmerica's youngest million-dollar branch manager. The Great Recession of 2008 was hard on Ross and around that same time, his house also burned down. Yet, even after losing so much, Ross saw a need for more financial education, so he co-founded Gerber-Kawasaki Wealth and Management Inc. in 2010. Today, Ross and Stephynie discuss the role confidence plays in leadership, the importance of financial literacy, and how Ross' dedicated attitude gave him massive success in the financial world.  If you want to learn more about your finances and what it takes to truly succeed, even amid huge challenges, tune in!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   0:17 - Ross' first experiences with stocks and investing 4:47 - Ross' childhood and upbringing in L.A.  9:17 - His band and involvement in the music industry  11:12 - How Ross gained the confidence to start SunAmerica  15:15 - How Ross grew from crises like 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis  18:00 - Ross' views on negativity and luck 23:17 - What it was like starting an investment company after the ‘08 Recession and his house burning down  28:19 - The financial landscape during COVID-19  29:26 - What Ross has learned about working with people across all socioeconomic statuses  32:02 - Why Ross continuously succeeds in business endeavors  36:42 - The value of discomfort  39:21 - What types of soft skills Ross looks for in interviewees  41:37 - Ross' biggest financial mistake  44:49 - Why Ross values teaching the next generation of investors  49:56 - The biggest mistake young investors make  51:18 - Ross' biggest obstacle 53:44 - Financial advice from Ross    Mentioned in the Episode:   Gerber-Kawasaki Website: https://gerberkawasaki.com/ Ross' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-gerber/ Gerber-Kawasaki YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gerberkawasaki

It takes grit and tenacity to make it to the top. And it takes humbleness and perseverance to stay there. Our next guest has all of those qualities and more.  Belinda Agnew is a managing partner at both Foccus Group, a unique recruitment agency, and Enamus, a full-service marketing and branding boutique. Belinda started her career in sales selling vacuums door to door. She then quickly moved up the corporate ladder and ended up founding multiple companies including Open Education and Enamus. She also hosts the podcast Start-ups and Unicorns, where she interviews successful industry founders from all over the world. On today's show, Belinda and Stephynie speak about how Belinda used her confidence and expansive skills set to build her companies. Belinda also dives into her childhood, and how impactful events early in her life shaped who she is today.  From selling vacuums to making millions. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   05:15 - Being the Black Sheep 12:00 - 6 Figures by 25 13:43 - What Made Belinda Agnew Stand Out 16:50 - Advice to Past Self  19:15 - Differences Between Being an Employee, Versus an Entrepreneur 23:35 - Being a Leader in Mental Health Awareness 32:20 - What Does Belinda Agnew Do? 39:03 - Lessons Learned Getting Burned 40:50 - Being a Female in a Male Dominated Industry 46:40 - Belinda Agnew Podcast 52:54 - Her 5 Year Plan 58:35 - Biggest Obstacles   Mentioned in the Episode:   Belinda's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/startups-and-unicorns-with-belinda-agnew/id1536721867 Belinda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindaagneworiginal/?hl=en Belinda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaagnew/?originalSubdomain=au

On this episode of Spin It On Sports, we get to see how a great coach can really change the lives of the players he interacts with, both on and off the court.  Today we're talking with George Lynch, a retired professional basketball player, drafted 12th overall in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He attended, and played, at the University of North Carolina as a small forward from 1989-1993 where he also won an NCAA Championship. George later became involved in the Historically Black College and Universities and co-founded HBCU Heroes, an organization providing HBCU students with resources to help them further their careers. On this SOS episode, George takes Stephynie through the late 80's during his time at the University of North Carolina and the game time decisions he had to make throughout his on-court career. He also goes into detail about his time coaching for Clark Atlanta University, as well as the work he's doing for HBCU students. Listen to this very special episode of Spin It to see how Geroge uses coaching to impact and inspire the younger generations!    Social Media:    Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   00:00 - Introduction 02:52 - George's Journey to UNC 08:12 - The Challenge to Get Playing Time 13:12 - Being Away From Family 16:03 - What Great Coaching Can Do 23:49 - Humility in the Spotlight 30:29 - Needing Guidance and Becoming a Role Model 37:89 - Coaching at Historically Black Colleges 41:43 - Benefits of HBC's 49:31 - How to Follow George Lynch 52:06 - Closing Remarks   Mentioned In The Episode:   HBCU Heroes Website: https://www.hbcuheroes.org/ George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lynch-14798438/

When she tore major ligaments in her hand while studying to become a world class violinist, everything changed for our guest, Dr. Maya Shankar. Amid challenges and adversity, she had to pivot her career, discover new passions, and wade the waters of change, until she eventually found enormous success in the field of behavioral science. Maya is currently the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google and hosts the podcast, “A Slight Change of Plans''. She previously worked in the Obama White House founding the White House's Behavioral Science Team — a team of scientists charged with improving public policy using research insights about human behavior.  On the show today we learn about how Maya's childhood passion for the violin came to an abrupt stop after her injury. We hear about the path that led her to behavioral science, and the unrelenting tenacity she learned from her mother. We'll also talk about behavioral science in the workplace, and the origins of Maya's podcast “A Slight Change of Plans”.  If you've ever felt stuck in your path, not sure how to move forward, today's episode is for you. Keep listening!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   00:35- Dr. Maya's Childhood and History Playing the Violin 05:18- Dr. Maya's Discovery of Her Passion for Cognitive Science  07:10- How Dr. Maya Dealt with Social Repercussions After Her Injury 09:19- Dr. Maya Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in College 13:21- How Dr. Maya's Mother Influenced Her Fearlessness 17:27- Stephynie and Dr. Maya on Fear and Tenacity 29:54- The Uncertainty Dr. Maya Faced During Her Career Transitions 36:48- How Behavioral Science Can Influence the Workplace 39:50- Changing People's Perceptions  42:45- Dr. Maya's Biggest Obstacle Turned Into an Opportunity 43:44- The Purpose of Dr. Maya's Podcast   Mentioned in the Episode:   Dr. Maya's Podcast- https://www.pushkin.fm/host/maya-shankar/ Dr. Maya's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/

Even when the odds were against her, our guest today gave everything she had into the business she wanted to create. Amid tragedy and confusion, Hala Taha found a way to merge her diverse background and skills to achieve massive success.  Hala is the host of the Young and Profiting podcast, a renowned educational podcast that teaches people of all ages and backgrounds how to be successful. On her podcast, Hala interviews some of the brightest minds in the world, and transforms their success stories to concrete advice that listeners can implement into their everyday lives. She is also the founder and director of YAP Media, a podcast production agency that assists various clients in media production, including our host, Stephynie Malik.  Today we hear about Hala's upbringing, and the relationships that enabled her to succeed. She also tells us about her background in radio, website creation, and marketing, and how these jobs gave her the skills necessary to start her own business. If you want to know what hard work looks like, then keep listening!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:38 - Hala talks about her family, her upbringing, and her experience growing up in a predominantly white town  4:52 - Hala's time at the Hot 97 radio station  8:12 - Hala's teenage dating experience with disapproving parents  13:50 - Hala's father's backstory and legacy  18:08 Hala talks about her and her family getting COVID-19 in March 2020 25:48 - Hala's former relationships amid the pandemic  28:05 - The skills and background that make Hala a successful podcaster  30:49 - Why Hala temporarily left the entertainment industry  32:01 - How Hala came to leave marketing and start Young and Profiting  34:38 - What makes Young and Profiting stand out from other podcasts  37:56 - Hala's perfect employee 39:41 - How to let your employees thrive  41:07 - The importance of attitude  42:09 - Hala's worst career choices 44:04 - Hala's best career moves  47:04 - Startup advice from Hala  52:11 - Time management advice  53:29 - Hala's worst guest  54:20 - Hala's best guest  55:20 - How Hala sees herself in five years    Mentioned in the Episode:   Hala's Website - https://youngandprofiting.com/yap-media/ Hala's Podcast, Young and Profiting - https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Hala's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Hala's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of Spin It On Sports, we have a 16-year-old that is defying all stereotypes and showing us that talent is talent, no matter your gender.  Brooklyn Harker is a female free safety and wide receiver for the Chapel Hill High School Tigers. With the rising number of girls looking to play tackle football, Brooklyn can now be a role model for anyone looking to defy their own stereotypes.  This young woman is destined for greatness with her grit, tenacity and heart. She shows us how there are no longer these hard lines between girls and boys in sports. It's all about how well you can play and the attitude you bring to the field.  You do not want to miss this episode!    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   1:30 - Introducing Brooklyn Harker  3:20 - Growing up with an autoimmune disease 4:03 - Growing up playing sports like flag football, fencing and soccer 6:32 - Joining the high school football team 8:11 - How Dr. Harker feels about Brooklyn playing football 15:39 - How Brooklyn is now a mentor to young girls wanting to play football   Mentioned in the Episode: Yahoo Story: “This 16-year-old is defying stereotypes” - https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/16-year-old-defying-stereotypes-on-high-school-varsity-football-team-221141225.html

What would it look like to have all of your friends come together to write a book that inspires and ignites change in those who read it? Well our guest today did just that with his most recent book, Standing O! Tribute.  Scott is the founder and CEO of SomethingNew LLC, one of the fastest-growing talent strategy companies in the country. He is the author of the Standing O! Series, an anthology filled with stories from famous athletes, models, business moguls, and even our host, Stephynie Malik. In addition, Scott has experience in philanthropy with his company's social mission called SomethingGood.  Today Steph sits down with Scott to talk about how Scott has been able to stay so positive and create lasting relationships, the keys to hiring great employees and how giving back can really change your life.    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   02:13 - How Scott views every obstacle as a opportunity 05:32 - How Scott's tough upbringing affected his incredible drive 09:57 - The benefits of surrounding yourself with good people 11:27 - What inspired Scott to write his Standing O! books 25:16 - Why gratitude is such an important part of Scott's life 35:01 - Why Scott thinks many companies out there don't know how to recruit talent 41:50 - How Scott leverages his influencer network to find talent 42:40 - What it looks like to hire someone who is a great culture fit 47:34 - The number one mistake hiring managers make 53:25 - Why you should never have an endgame in mind when you network  56:02 - The Talent Championship Counsel 1:03:09 - Lightning Round   Mentioned in the Episode:   Scott's Website - https://trysomethingnewnow.com/ Scott's newest book, Standing O! Tribute - https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781951797584  Scott's  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/macgregorscott/ Scott's  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottmacgregor_somethingnew/?hl=en Scott's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stmacgregor?lang=en Scott's Standing O! Series - https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AScott+MacGregor&s=relevancerank&text=Scott+MacGregor&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Richard DiPilla doesn't use his LinkedIn account for professional growth. Instead, he uses it to share positive messages to his over 1.3 million followers. Richard is the founder and CEO of Global Goodwill Ambassadors, a nonprofit public charity which utilizes global humanitarians to solve real-life problems in the most disadvantaged parts of the world. He also recently started a new initiative called the “My Body is My Body” program, which is a free child abuse prevention programn which anyone can access and use.  In this episode, Stephynie is talking with Richard about how he brought more than 19,000 humanitarians together over social media and how he stays so positive in the face of so many problems all over the world.    If you or anyone you know is suffering from child abuse, visit this website or call 1-800-422-4453   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   02:25 - Richard's childhood, growing up without a father 08:50 - Richard likes to tell little stories through his LinkedIn 13:55 - How Richard deals with haters that comment on his posts 16:20 - Child abuse prevention through his program, My Body is My Body 18:30 - How people can get involved with the My Body is My Body program 31:15 - Why child abuse is hard to talk about in our society 36:45 - Why Richard started sharing on LinkedIn 43:45 - How Richard took his activity on LinkedIn and turned it into a nonprofit 45:05 - The purpose of Global Goodwill Ambassadors   47:45 - How Richard fills himself up after pouring so much into others 51:00 - The natural growth and high engagement of Richard's LinkedIn account 54:20 - How Richard handles feeling overwhelmed 58:45 - Where to find Richard online   Mentioned in the Episode:   Richard's Website - https://www.globalgoodwillambassadors.org/ My Body is My Body - https://www.globalgoodwillambassadors.org/my-body-is-my-body-initiative Richard's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-dipilla-foundergga/ Richard's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/global_goodwill_ambassadors/?hl=en Richard's Twitter - https://twitter.com/RADiPilla Richard's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjktELdu-6Wajq9ylzTyD0g

Jordan Harbinger is considered one of the founding fathers of podcasting. He is a former U.S. State Department employee and Wall Street attorney who speaks five languages. Jordan has spent several years abroad in places like Serbia, Panama, and the Middle East. He has worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, led several trips through North Korea, and been kidnapped—twice.   Today, he is the host of the historic Jordan Harbinger Show, which is a top show on Apple and Spotify, year after year. Jordan's show was also awarded Apple's Best & Most Downloaded New Show of 2018.  He's been speaking to the world's brightest minds, most successful athletes, and groundbreaking thought leaders for the last 15 years. So today, we're going to flip the script and instead of Jordan being the interviewer, he'll be the interviewee as Stephynie asks him about his biggest obstacles he faced in his life so far.  They're talking about Jordan's biggest overseas obstacles, his most treacherous travel tales and how he's conquered the podcast industry from the bottom-up.    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   02:33 - Jordan's experience taking Westerners on tours through North Korea 05:59 - The most common misconceptions about North Korea 12:18 - Jordan's two kidnapping experiences 16:40 - Jordan's travel tips 21:05 - How Jordan knows five languages 25:09 - Jordan's journey through law school  27:30 - Starting a business during a recession 30:44 - How Jordan improved how he hired people and leverage his own skills 34:50 - How Jordan started his podcast  37:30 - The biggest mistake Jordan made in his career  40:40 - How Jordan handles hard days and stays on top of his game 42:22 - Which people make the worst podcast guest?  49:21 - Jordan's favorite podcast guests and favorite podcasts right now 53:38 - The hardest piece of advice Jordan wished he'd followed sooner  55:27 - Best piece of advice for new podcasters 58:14 - Where to find Jordan online   Mentioned in the Episode:   Jordan's Website - https://frankshamrock.com/ Jordan's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger/ Jordan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger Jordan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger Jordan's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLcx_fFZ3GlLXO5anHSm9w Jordan Harbinger Show podcast - https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/

How does someone go from prison to holding the world record for fastest knockout? Today Stephynie is sitting down with Frank “The Legend” Shamrock is a retired MMA fighter, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist. He was the first person to ever hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 1990s. During his childhood, Frank was faced with emotional trauma when his step dad physically and emotionally abused him. His anger and pain led him down a dangerous road, becoming a ward of the State of California at the age of 12 and a prison inmate at 18.  Frank was able to turn that incredibly difficult obstacle into a hugely successful opportunity by becoming an undefeated UFC Champion and an absolute fighting legend!    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   02:50 - Frank's experience getting adopted at age 21 04:40 - Life at home and where Frank's trouble making stemmed from 07:39 - Life at the Shamrock farm  09:26 - Becoming a fighter and where that passion for fighting came from 10:52 - What it was like in prison for Frank 14:51 - How Frank learned so much from failing and fear  20:50 - Fighting with Chuck Norris 25:03 - How Frank is able to calm down and refocus in the ring 27:02 - Ken and Bob as trainers  33:20 - Life for Frank as a single dad  43:43 - Frank's fighter feet 46:41 - Frank's favorite fight 48:51 - The one person Frank would've love to be in the octagon with 50:26 - The hardest lesson Frank has learned in the fighting world  55:00 - Where to find Frank online   Mentioned in the Episode:   Frank's Website - https://frankshamrock.com/ Frank's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankshamrock?trk=author_mini-profile_title Frank's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frankshamrock/ Frank's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frankshamrock Frank's Twitter - https://twitter.com/frankshamrock?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Frank's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/thefrankshamrock Frank's Books -  Uncaged: https://frankshamrock.com/books Mixed Martial Arts for Dummies: https://frankshamrock.com/books

Today on the show we're talking with the host at the ‘Who Ya Know' Job Networking Show, and a financial services professional with NY Life Securities, out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Trevor's networking strategies & outside-the-box approach drive proven results. Featured in Forbes for his Job Search Trojan Horse Strategy; Trevor helps job seekers to get noticed, create opportunities & take control of the financial impact of job loss. His mission is to build a community of leaders & empower job seekers to find their passion. Trevor and Stephynie discuss how Trevor grew up and how that affected him throughout his entire life, what lessons he learned from his father and growing up in a difficult and diverse environment. They also discuss how Trevor formed his resiliency at a young age and where his compulsion to always be number one no matter what he was doing in life comes from. Trevor talks about his Trojan Horse strategy, and how you can stand out from the crowd, and push through the noise when it comes to building your network, or seeking a job!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   4:56 - What Kind of Trouble Was Trevor Getting Into as a Young Child? 9:58 - Where Did Trevor's Anger Come From as a Child? 12:24 - Building Resiliency at a Young Age 16:09 - Where Trevor Was vs Now and How That Makes Him Feel 17:27 - Most Impactful Lesson Trevor's Dad Taught Him 23:24 - Always Try to Add Value 25:06 - Getting Fired at 20 Years Old 29:48 - Becoming a Top Producer Selling Cars 37:09 - Being Obsessed with Being on Top 39:22 - What Was the Catalyst for Starting Trevor's Show 47:11 - Are Networks and Relationships the Same Thing? 49:01 - Trevor's Trojan Horse Strategy 55:13 - Does Trevor Parent the Same as His Dad? 56:29 - Trevor's Favorite Guest 59:40 - One Thing No One Asks Trevor 1:00:46 - Most Valuable or Hardest Skill That Someone Should Learn 1:04:58 - Where to Find Trevor Online   Mentioned in the Episode:   Trevor's Website - https://whoyaknow.show/ Trevor's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text Trevor's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trevorhouston77/ Trevor's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WhoYaKnow/ Trevor's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkv3OI28WMowelKKsZG1qcA Trevor's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1515779434

Today on the show we're talking with entrepreneur, investor, author of 6 Amazon and Audible bestsellers, prolific podcaster, two-time public speaking world record holder, and founder of The Rob Moore Foundation, Rob Moore! Rob lives and loves entrepreneurship and property investing, he runs several businesses and is the host of two successful podcasts. He lives up to his brand and disrupts as an entrepreneur, with interests ranging from property development to public speaking and digital media. He is on a mission to change the way people think about business and aims to support people around the globe through the Rob Moore Foundation. Rob co-founded Progressive Property – the UK's leading property training company – and Unlimited Success with his business partner, before becoming the host of the wildly successful podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” and now “The Money Podcast,” listened to in 192 countries worldwide. This has grown into a complete digital agency: Progressive Media. A self-made multi-millionaire by the age of 30, having risen to riches from being heavily in debt in his 20s, Rob has retired and un-retired countless times (one of his epic weaknesses), each time creating a new innovation, vision, book, or entire company. Through the Rob Moore Foundation, he provides an opportunity for under-privileged individuals, start-ups and small established businesses to gain valuable support, investment and mentorship from some of the best in the business. All his profits from his book Money go to the Foundation.   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:55 - Do, Ditch, Delegate 5:24 - Daily Robism 8:11 - How Robin Got £50,000 in Debt by 25 Years Old 11:23 - How Robin Grew Up 18:23 - Hindsight For Younger Robin 21:27 - Can You Teach a 25 Year Old Drive 23:59 - The One Piece of Advice For Young Entrepreneurs 27:10 - Not Giving Any Fluff to Anyone 29:39 - How is Robin's Relationship with His Father? 36:32 - Robin's Money Story 44:02 - What Motivated Rob to Keep Going? 47:02 - Justifying What You're Doing with Your Life 47:44 - Is Robin Happy? 52:53 - Rob's Foundation 57:11 - Number 1 Business Mistake That Early Funders Make 59:10 - Where Can You Find Rob Online?   Mentioned in the Episode:   Rob's Website - https://robmoore.com/ Rob's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robmooreprogressive/ Rob's Twitter - https://twitter.com/robprogressive Rob's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtKal0qTf3klDUr7JS_L9Q Rob's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive The Disruptive Entrepreneur podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-disruptive-entrepreneur/id1076679649 The Money Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-podcast/id1358672174 Rob's Books - https://robmoore.com/books/

Today on the show we're talking with Loren Brill Castle, the Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren's. Loren's mom was diagnosed with cancer when she was 14 and was sick for 12 years. That killed Loren to see her mom suffering, but it never swayed her positivity, Loren took ownership of her life and stopped being the victim! Loren graduated from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California with a BA in Communications, she also became a certified Hatha yoga instructor while in college. Loren completed a Master Class in cooking at The New School in New York City, and she also studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute learning how to eat healthy and how that affects your life in more ways than one. Loren was also diagnosed with cancer when she was only 22 years old, only months after graduating college. She founded Sweet Loren's in 2011 shortly after her battle with cancer, it is now one of the fastest growing startups today, growing 655%! Today Loren and Stephynie talk about how her battle with cancer has shaped her healthy lifestyle today, and if there was ever a point that Loren wanted to give up. They also talk about how Loren and her company did so well in 2020, during a pandemic, and how being a CEO has changed Loren's life.   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:51 - Loren's Mom Battling Cancer 11:02 - Staying Positive in the Hard Times 14:07 - The Misinformation About Cancer Online 19:26 - Being Able to Eat What You Want 21:16 - Sweet Loren's 25:32 - What Diet Does Loren Eat? 27:59 - Was There Ever a Point Where Loren Wanted to Give Up? 31:22 - Dealing with Investors in the Business 33:21 - What's Next for Sweet Loren's? 36:14 - How Did Sweet Loren's Scale So Well in the Pandemic? 40:16 - How to Keep Your Team Happy and Company Morale Up 42:00 - Balancing Loren's New Baby and Sweet Loren's 45:32 - How Has Being a CEO Changed Who Loren is? 47:43 - Top Tips FOr Young Aspiring Entrepreneurs 50:43 - One Flavor Sweet Loren's Has Not Been Able to Perfect Yet 51:30 - Where Can You Find Loren Online?   Mentioned in the Episode:   Loren's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-brill-castle-56887121 Loren's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorenbrill Loren's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lorenbrill Loren's Sweet Loren's Website - https://www.instagram.com/sweetloren

Today on the show we're talking with Ethan Kross, an acclaimed psychologist, author of Chatter: The Voice In Our Head, and college professor at the University of Michigan. Ethan discovered he had high emotional intelligence at a young age, when he became older he learned that many suffer from pestering and constant negative thoughts, that became his life's work to better understand this phenomenon. Ethan is one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor and bestselling author in the University of Michigan's top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. He is also the director of the Emotion & Self-Control Lab. His research examines how people can control their thoughts, feelings and behaviors to improve their lives. In this episode Stephynie and Ethan discuss how to better control the self chatter that everyone commits at some point, and why it's so important to have a “chatter advisory board” of people that you trust with your emotional well-being. They also discuss Bodyguard for Academics and how that idea came out of a fear for Ethan's safety.   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:42 - The Bodyguard for Academics 10:22 - The Power of Using Someone's Name 22:51 - You Can't Use the Same Tools For Every Job 24:59 - Improving Yourself is a Process 30:45 - Learning EQ at a Young Age 33:33 - When the Tools Aren't Working 36:22 - Your Chatter Advisory Board 40:07 - Biggest Obstacle For Ethan to Date 43:25 - Least Interesting Thing Ethan Has Done in His Career 44:07 - Pop Culture That Makes No Sense to Ethan 45:34 - How to Find Ethan Online   Mentioned in the Episode:   Ethan's Website - https://www.ethankross.com/ Ethan's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekross/ Ethan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethankross/ Ethan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ethan_kross Ethan's Book - https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/

Today on the show we're talking with Alex Carter, a lawyer, master negotiator and mediator, author of Ask For More, and professor of law at Columbia University. Alex Carter is a lawyer, teacher, and author. She is an alumna of both Georgetown University, where she graduated in 1997 with a degree in English, and Columbia University, where she earned her J.D. in 2003.  During Alex's career, she has worked with and trained thousands of teams and leaders about negotiation skills, confidence, and more. She is the director of the Columbia Law School's Mediation clinic since 2008.  She also partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, starting in 2016. Through this experience, her students have the ability to work closely with the UN to provide instruction to the New York Diplomatic Corps. Branch of the UN. Stephynie and Alex discuss everything from how Alex grew up and overcame her debilitating asthma, how to get past your imposter syndrome when you have true passion for what you do, and why you should not apologize for anything you accomplish in life.   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   3:06 - What Was It Like Growing Up With Asthma? 8:27 - Overcoming Asthma Through Training 13:57 - Imposter Syndrome and How to Get Past It 22:33 - Dealing with Prejudice as a Woman  26:55 - Knowing Your Self Worth, and How to Apply It 29:18 - Bet on Yourself First 32:38 - Moving From Corporate Law to Law Education 39:33 - Being Fulfilled and Confident in Your Job 47:18 - What Does Negotiating Backwards Mean? 52:21 - Firing Clients 55:54 - Creating Work Life Boundaries 1:01:55 - Turning a No Into an Offer of Value   Mentioned in the Episode:   Alex's Website - https://alexcarterasks.com/ Alex's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter/ Alex's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter/ Alex's Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexbcarter?lang=en Alex's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlexaCarterAskForMore Alex's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Ask-More-Questions-Negotiate-Anything-ebook/dp/B07Z44ZCJK

Today on the show we're talking with Paul Rogers, the director / transformation expert at Core Mentors Association. He's also a life coach, a trauma TBI, PTSD mentor, a public speaking coach, Ikigai coach, You2 Quantum Leap trainer, and a best-selling author! Stephynie and Paul talk about the massive accident that Paul had several years ago that nearly killed him and his family, and how he not only recovered from that accident but has been thriving ever since then. He started reevaluating every aspect of his life, now following his purpose and being more aware of how to follow that! Towards the end of the conversation Paul and Stephynie discuss several ways that younger people can improve their skills surrounding the business environment, and the two key takeaways for an effective negotiation strategy!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:53 - Paul's Massive Obstacle 6:49 - Dreams Don't Have Timelines 10:03 - You Have to Figure Out Where Your Landing 13:02 - The Importance of Active Listening 16:26 - Getting Comfortable in the Silence 19:52 - Spinning the Accident Into an Opportunity 23:54 - How Did Practicing Law Help Paul With His Current Work? 29:50 - What Does the Next 3-5 Years Look Like For Paul? 33:24 - The Business Lesson Younger People Need to Hear 39:47 - Key Piece to an Effective Difficult Negotiation

Today we will be talking with Brian J. Esposito. Esposito is the Founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises. He is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and business leader.  Brian began his career in the late-1990s when he built the first business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce platform for the beauty industry. He has worked to develop brands for athletes, celebrities, musicians, and entertainers. In 2013, he founded Esposito Intellectual Enterprises. As a leader, his passion is for solving problems and helping to solve other people's problems. However, In 2016, he faced a physical crisis when he was hit in the head by a drunk driver. But through how Brian spun it, he turned that moment into a career and life revitalization.   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:48 - Brian's Accident 7:37 - What Happened with Brian's Relationships After the Accident 13:06 - Why is Time so Valuable? 17:06 - What Are the Warning Flags For Time Wasters? 19:52 - Owning Your Weaknesses 22:13 - Not Involving You in a Connection You Made 23:30 - What is a Tragic Valuation? 30:23 - How Do We Fix the Broken Model of Valuation? 32:50 - What Should You Do Next as a 20 Something? 36:34 - What Keeps Brian Up at Night?   Mentioned in the Episode:   Brian's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito Brian's Twitter - https://twitter.com/brianjesposito?lang=en Brian's Top 100 Magazine Profile - https://www.thetop100magazine.com/brian-j-esposito

Today we will be talking with John Lee Dumas. John grew up in Maine for the first 18 years of his life. After he graduated high school, he was awarded an Army scholarship to attend Providence College in Rhode Island. He was commissioned in the US Army after graduation and spent 13 months on active duty in Iraq. After he left the Army, John had a crisis: He struggled to find his mission. He tried and quit law school. He worked several temporary jobs that never seemed to stick. It was during the process of finding himself that he fell in love with podcasting. He'd listen to his favorite shows on his commute to work. When nothing seemed to stick, podcasting helped inspire him. It was then, at 32-years-old, that he decided to give it a shot. Through how John spun it, he has become one of the most successful podcasters in the world. He has published over 2,500 episodes of Entrepreneurs on Fire, earned over 80 million listens, published three books, and created a wildly successful career that helped to transform the podcasting industry. Welcome to the show, John!   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   2:04 - Going Through PTSD 4:53 - What Kind of Therapy Did John Take After Suffering From PTSD? 5:59 - When Did JLD Find the Passion for EOF? 10:04 - How Do You Stand Out From the Mainstream? 12:44 - Finding Low Competition Niches 15:37 - Hiring a Great Mentor   Mentioned in the Episode:   John's Website - https://www.eofire.com/ John's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eofire/ John's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas/?hl=en John's Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnleedumas John's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfzpliAfdjParawJljHo2g John's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnleedumas1 John's Podcast - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/ John's Book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BYZ57TP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Today on the show Stephynie is speaking with the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, an emotional optimist, a speaker, writer, and mother, Claude Silver. Silver is the first-ever Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia. In 1989, at 19-years-old, Claude was self-admittedly “f*cked up.” She was addicted to drugs. She dropped out of school. She faced incredible hardship. Claude knew she needed to shape up her life at 19. So she quickly took action. Claude considered several options, including the Peace Corps. She ended up finding a three-month Outward Bound program that brought her into the wilderness for weeks at a time. She only had access to a shower once every 18 days! It was during Claude's time in the wilderness with Outward Bound that she developed the emotional and physical strength she needed to become the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia.   Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   3:43 - The Bond Between Claude and Her Grandma 9:01 - Most Pivotal Decision Ever Made in Claude's Career 14:08 - Is This Claude's Dream Job? 18:32 - What Could Have Been Handled Differently With Simone Biles? 22:58 - We Know When We're Done With Something 24:23 -One Question Claude Wished People Would Ask Her 28:40 - When Does Claude Get Drained? 32:50 - How Does Claude Recharge with Self Care? 37:01 - 3 Interesting Facts About Claude That Not Many People Know 39:36 - If Claude Were Handed a Million Dollars to Create a Program... 45:05 - Who Is Claude's Perfect Employee? 47:26 - Who Would Claude Meet if Time and Money Were No Issue? 49:34 - Has Claude Ever Walked Away From Anything? 50:27 - Will There Be a Trend of Chief Heart Officers? 56:47 - How Well Does Claude Get Along With Gary V?   Mentioned in the Episode:   Website - https://www.claudesilver.com/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/claudesilver?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWe3A7wlKRHjEcTqWcA_kg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Claude-Silver/100062998733181/ The Emotional Optimism Podcast - https://anchor.fm/eoandthesilverlining

Follow your passion regardless of how you look to others. Being a leader means having grit, passion and hunger, but also being able to make tough decisions in tough moments. Today on the show Stephynie is talking with the CMO of Matterport, Robin Daniels. Robin has spent the last 20 years in Silicon Valley working for tech companies, including Salesforce, Box and LinkedIn. Robin joined Matterport at the end of March during the pandemic. They decided to accelerate their planned iPhone launch to give their target audience more tools to use during the pandemic. He was doing this while still new to his team, everyone was in complete lockdown, and they lacked some players in product marketing etc. As a young man, Robin booked a one-way ticket from Copenhagen to San Francisco in 2000. Being 21-years old with nothing to lose, he was determined to join the tech revolution that was bubbling in Silicon Valley. He had no job, no contacts and nowhere to stay—just a passport and a boundless sense of optimism.  Since then, Robin has picked up business and marketing experience at some of the most exciting high-growth tech companies across the US. Having held executive leadership roles at WeWork, LinkedIn, SalesForce, and Box—Robin was primed to succeed in his new role as CMO at Matterport, which he took on in early 2020.    Social Media:   Reach out to Stephynie directly at: hello@smalikent.com Follow Stephynie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/ Follow Stephynie on Clubhouse: @stephyniemalik Check out my website to learn more about my work: https://stephyniemalik.com/   Timestamps:   5:11 - Showing the Dips in Social Media 8:27 - Robin's Life Story 12:12 - Stephynie's Dating App Story 15:01 - Robins' Most Pivotal Moment In His Career 20:25 - Follow Your Passion 23:34 - Being a Leader in a Pandemic 28:12 - Mission Out on a Personal Touch During the Pandemic 31:52 - What Skills are Young Professionals Missing Today? 37:41 - Creating Empathy For Yourself and Others 39:55 - Is “Going the Extra Mile” a Trainable Skill? 44:29 - Who is Robin's Perfect Hire 47:46 - Why Grit and Determination Are So Invaluable   Mentioned in the Episode:   Robin's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingdaniels/ Robin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rdaniels14/?hl=en Robin's Twitter - https://twitter.com/robin_daniels?lang=en