Work In Progress

Ben Hagarty grew up in Cedar Falls Iowa where he first developed a love for video while filming Jack-ass inspired films with his childhood friends. He then went on to work with artists like Rick ross, Chance the Rapper, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and more. He runs a production company B A Human started the Black With No Cream podcast and community in August of 2017. Ben’s IG: ttps://www.instagram.com/benrealvsworld Black with no cream podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-with-no-cream-podcast/id1294060331 Black with no cream FB group: BWNC.com/JOIN Black with no cream IG: https://www.instagram.com/BlackWithNoCream More info: https://linktr.ee/BlackWithNoCream Listen to Work in Progress- Spotify Link- bit.ly/workinprogresspod Apple Podcast Link- bit.ly/wippodcastapple

⚡️Iris's Info: https://www.irisperetz.com/ @irisperetzart

Francisco's Background: A seasoned entrepreneur with deep experience launching multimillion download apps for top movie franchises and e-commerce. He has worked with several venture backed startups as both advisor and lead technology developer including iHerb, Washio, Swagbucks, Dailylook, Onelogin, and Gimbal Media. His latest venture Merch Party involves connecting media creators with fan support via unique merchandise. http://merchparty.com He holds a bachelors degree from Harvard University. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscolinkedin

Jordan's info: https://www.instagram.com/lordilwood/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1XWSht1aCCXOgm_eB7zJw

https://www.instagram.com/anthonyy/ @restaurants @calories.hub @art_daily @artistic.globe @livingdailyart @blowmymind Worked for @garyvee on @teamgaryvee https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-santiago-0925a9154/

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People ask me all the time how I find and reach out to my guests? Two Words: Direct Messenger Instagram DMs has completely changed the way we communicate especially in the past 5 years. With over a billion users, there's a good chance your favorite artist, celebrity, or athlete has access to their Instagram account and direct messages. Rather than having to search for their email, you find them on Instagram and send them a message. People have never been more connected than we are right now and it's because of the tools of social media platforms. Direct Messenger is in my opinion such an undervalued tool. Yeah so this all sounds super easy but what if they don't answer? Try again... And again. These people are getting hit up all the time so you need to test your messaging to try and find something that cuts through the noise. Practice makes perfect ;) so send those first 5 DMs today! And while you're at it - send me one: tiffanyparra_

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In high school, Nik Sharma began his career working on social media strategies for A-list celebrities across the globe. Nik helped clients such as Pitbull, Priyanka Chopra, MAGIC!, among others, acquire new audiences on social platforms resulting in #1 debuting albums, platinum records, and sold-out tours. Nik then transitioned into the ad-tech world where he learned the true value of performance-based advertising campaigns. Today, Nik works alongside brands and publishers to execute ROI-positive campaigns through creative digital strategies using paid, earned, and owned media properties.

Hello wonderful podcast listeners! I'm so happy to be back and creating content on a regular basis for all of you. I felt like this mini snippet was necessary as I feel a close connection with all my listeners. New schedule for podcasts: Week One: Work in Progress sit down interviews + videos drop on Monday morning! I will be interviewing the most interesting people in fashion, business, tech, production, and more! Week Two: Real Talk livestream interviews on Instagram live featuring a new guest every other week on Tuesday at 8:30 PM PST or 11:30 EST. You can hop in to ask questions and interact with the guest and myself. Episodes uploaded in podcast format on Fridays. I'll also occasionally do solo podcasts but those won't be as structured and will be uploaded on a free-form schedule. Can't wait to share this season's guests with everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

Chris Drama Pfaff is the founder of Young and Reckless and host of Short Story Long where he sits down with incredible people to learn more about their journey and also co host of Group Chat where him and his business partners Dee and Anand talk current events culture, fashion, and more. Drama came to LA and quickly made a name for himself as a the assistant to Rob Dydrek in the hit MTV reality tv show rob and big. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for an 18 year old Drama to move from Akron Ohio to LA, the MTV days, and tactical advice to help anyone with an interest in starting their own brand. Make sure to follow me for more content featuring incredible entrepreneurs and creatives like drama and of course check out Drama’s instagram and podcasts. His content has helped me a lot and I’m sure it’ll help you too. Stay tuned for this special episode of the Work in Progress podcast.

Hi everyone! Thank you for joining me for #74 of the Work in Progress podcast. I decided to go solo this episode and highlight some essential parts to my morning routine. Here they are: Free Writes: these free writes are basically a mind dump where you write down any thoughts for 10 or 15 minute. I've found that they've helped me identify to-dos I forgot about, allow me to write down my thoughts and emotions, and overall allow me to start my day with a clear head. 5 Things I am Grateful For: this practice of gratitude has helped me train my mind to see the good in situations. There's always something to be grateful for. Sometimes the times where you're struggling are actually the best because that means you're learning to overcome new hurdles. Affirmations: this is one that I never thought I'd personally do but if you listen to stories of people who write down their affirmations/ life accomplishments it's pretty wild. I write down these mission statements as if they've already happen because they have, time just hasn't caught up yet. For example. if you dream of being a tech entrepreneur your affirmation is... "I am the CEO of a successful app that is in the top 10 on the App Store." Working Out: I didn't mention it on the podcast but working out in the mornings is a serious game changer and is the single most vital part of my morning. Cardio exercise like running really helps reduce my anxiety and makes me feel like I can tackle any problem headed my way. At the end of the day, these are things that work for me but it's still a process! Accept that you will have failures and you will have wins, but you are on a journey to improve yourself and change is not an overnight process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

Had to repost one of my favorite interviews from 2018. Brema has an incredible story and an outlook on life that I think many of us could learn from (myself included.) I've been really busy with building my new business, Scrunchies.co so the Real Talk series is on a bit of a pause. Brema Brema is one of the founding members of the Urban Misfit Ventures and an overall badass creative. Brema grew up in a refugee camp in Sudan and with the help of the United Nations he and his family were able to move to the United States. Initially, he didn't fit in and was bullied at school. But rather than use that negative energy in a harmful way, Brema invested his focus into art. From negative -> positive. Talking with Brema you can tell he's a humble guy but one look at his Instagram page @optic.legacy (currently at 58,000 followers) and you can see how talented he is in his work. Throughout the years, Brema has built up a portfolio of creative passions from skating -> graffiti -> clothing -> photography. Regardless his work is visually aesthetic and uniquely him. He is currently a creative director at the Urban Misfit Ventures and founder of his own clothing line @unfinishedlegacy. At only 20 years old, Brema was named one of Wisconsin's 25 Under 25 Rising Entrepreneurs.

Don Cooley runs the Saved By Skateboarding Initiative at a well-known skateboarding company called DGK. Saved By Skateboarding is the brand's philanthropic organization where they go into low income neighborhoods and gift free skateboarding equipment to the kids so that they have a healthy outlet.

If you’re starting a brand in 2019, purpose is #1⁣ ⁣ For @mattgenius his purpose was to create a brand centered around positivity and growth ⁣ ⁣ @underconstruction.ww makes pieces inspired by the construction and development of ourselves and the work we produce

AGENDA ⚡️BACKGROUND ON EVAN ⚡️TRAVEL HACKS - WHAT IS IT AND WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE KNOW  ⚡️ BEST CREDIT CARD FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 20’s ⚡️FINANCE BASICS  ⚡️ AUDIENCE Q + A

Jessica DeLorenzo is the sales director and co founder at Stickersthatstick a sticker company with a vast customer base including small artists and large corporate clients. They offer a variety of custom stickers and labels including Vinyl, Heavy Duty, Mirror Chrome, and my personal favorite Holographic. Her and her husband Mark DeLorenzo were already running a motorcycle parts business when they entered into the custom business with a partner back in 2009. In the age of entrepreneurship being a trend it was great to speak with someone about the lessons learned while creating a business that has been around for 10 years and continues to grow. Check out stickersthatstick on Instagram and their website www.stickersthatstick.com!

Want to know Edward’s story? Watch his video “How I Quit My Job | Pursuing Your Passion” (https://youtu.be/InlQGOinPFo) AGENDA

Dee Murthy is Co-Founder of Los Angeles based Five Four Group and Young & Reckless. Five Four/MenloClub is the leading men’s fashion membership e-commerce platform with a portfolio of five brands that include: New Republic by Mark McNairy, Grand AC and Oshenta. He is also a seasoned investor and partner at Queenbridge Venture Partners and partner in popular Las Vegas shoe store, 12 AM RUN. He is a co-host with Chris ” Drama” Pfaff in a weekly lifestyle podcast Group Chat, in addition to his business ventures.

Ep. #67 is featuring @Jerseychamps Founder Sean Kelly @Jerseychamps is a custom jersey business with a following of over 1 million on Instagram We talked about how Sean turned his initial $1,000 investment into a brand that has been worn by top influencers and Celebrities like 2 chainz, Logic, and Khalid and even our current president Donald Trump have been seen sport ing Jersey Champs. In this episode, Sean gives a ton of great advice on how you can get a game plan for your business

Kelsey Davis is the Co-Founder and CEO of CLLCTVE, an agency that develops collegiate creatives, in partnership with universities across the country, to develop Creative Solutions for brands looking to reach the Generation Z consumer market. Prior to CLLCTVE, Kelsey worked in production for Conde Nast Entertainment. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, she has been identified as a leader from the beginning, by being the youngest recipient of the 100 Black Men, Inc, “Image Award”, being honored with the 2015 Volunteer of the Year for YMCA Atlanta, and sent to the Newhouse School at Syracuse University to study Television, Radio, & Film, and Innovation, Design, & Start-ups, on the full-tuition Posse Foundation leadership scholarship. AGENDA FOR OUR INSTAGRAM LIVE:

ONE OF MY FAVORITE INTERVIEWS TO-DATE From life in Utah to now running the social media and influencer program for K-Swiss, Omar’s story is a rollercoaster ride. Through it all, he’s remained determined, persistent, and laser-focused. ⚡️Growing Up in Utah ⚡️Omar's Music Label, Damn Son! ⚡️Moving to Seattle with $17 ⚡️Life at K Swiss

About Justin Quebral: ✨24 ✨Grew up in Alhambra, used to live in Glendale - first generation Asian in America for my fam ✨One older brother - 12 years apart helped him purchase his first camera ✨Notable collabs: Nordstrom, Google - from working closely with polydeux (Mariel Cornel), Kswiss, Liberty Fairs (tradeshow), Jins Eyewear

What's up guys?! As we wrap up month one of 2019, it's time to sit back and reflect on if we've been acting on our goals. I decided to repost one of my favorite Real Talk episodes because I think this episode is super relevant to many people especially as we head into 2019. The reality is: You don't have time, you make time. If you don't make time to work towards your goals then you will fail. It's harsh but it's as simple as that. What do you think of the solo rants? Do you like them? Leave me a feedback on the Apple Podcast app reviews and let me know!! Repost Info: I believe it was winter of 2017 when I watched this Ted Talk by Laura Vanderkam called How to Gain Control of Your Free Time. I was sitting in my room with no internship lined up for that summer. Then it hit me.. I was creating this false narrative that I didn't have enough time to look for a job not because I was actually too busy but because deep down it was not a priority. When you say I don't have time for x. What you really mean is I don't prioritize x. The second you accept what you value and how that aligns with your time management is the moment you take control over your time. As I sit here at 12:15 AM writing these show notes, I am awake because this podcast is a priority to me. Send this podcast to someone who may be struggling to find time in their day! Watch this Ted Talk, it changed my life:www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3kNlFMXslo

“Established visual media designer based out of Savannah, GA. From graphic design to music videos, to photography and motion design, I love everything that has to do with marketing and promotion. I strive to perfect my creative vision, in hopes to work with clients who need help pushing their brand and image to a professional standard. Some of the services that I offer are: – Logo Design – Cover Art/Album Artwork Design – Flyer Design – Music Videos – Logo Animation/Commercial Type Videos – Photography Shoots – Concert Videography (NightLife Recap Videos) If you're a business or an artist that's looking to push your brand to its full potential, you can send me an email at *zachscheibel@gmail.com*” AGENDA FOR OUR INSTAGRAM LIVE ⚡️Agenda:

For this special in person podcast I traveled to Berkeley, CA to pay a visit to the brains behind the GOODFISHING operation. In 5 years, GOODFISHING went from concept to selling out their clothes on their online webstore (www.good-fishing.co) The brand was founded by bestfriends Vicken Donikian & Samuel Bostick who met on the first day of college and have been co-collaborators ever since. ABOUT GOODFISHING: Attractively Simple clothing & goods -- for the kid who never wants to grow up, and the adult who never did! GOOD FISHING represents a catchy, lighthearted take on the spirit of sport fishing; a willingness to cast your line and embrace life's uncertainties as you explore the currents and see what you reel in. Good Fishing launched in the summer of 2017 as a multifaceted, homegrown clothing label rooted in Berkeley, CA. We design and present products with an imaginative, youthful energy, and we work with ethical manufacturing practices that support humanity and the earth. Our collection is led by a roster of organic cotton graphic tees that are amazingly soft, comfortable and durable - staple pieces intended for all around wear. At its core, Good Fishing stands for Attractively Simple products created for the kid who never wants to grow up, and the adult who never did. Top Gear, Steady Rollin ™

Kenzo Sobrie (@knzo on Instagram) began his journey in entreprenuership by selling pokemon cards in the 1st grade. By 8th grade he was selling his own print-on t-shirts. But everything really changed for Kenzo in November of 2017 when he met his mentor mentor Jeff Bunting. He invested over $4,000 in order to learn Ebay dropshipping. Kenzo graduated high school 2 years early and while waiting for the college semester to start he would devote hours everyday to listing items on eBay. He scaled that concept into over 5 figures and eventually 6 figures. At that point, Kenzo decided to enter Amazon FBA ( a form of selling that involves fulfillment by Amazon) If you want to know about this young entrepreneur make sure to check out the full episode… AGENDA FOR OUR INSTAGRAM LIVE ⚡️Kenzo’s Backstory ⚡️Importance of Mentorship and How It’s Impacted HisLife ⚡️Amazon FBA / Ebay Tips for Beginners ⚡️Future Plans Heading Into 2019 ⚡️Audience Q and A

Shay Rowbottom is the co-founder of Margle Media, a fast growing social-media marketing startup out of Milwaukee that specializes in viral video creation. Shay originally dropped out of college to pursue her aspirations of becoming a musician, but after years struggling to make it and finding herself dissatisfied with her progress in the entertainment industry, she came across an opportunity to learn viral video editing for large blogs on Facebook. Her life and business partner, Luke Marlowe, and her first began scaling the model in their bedroom in downtown Milwaukee, in the Spring of 2016. They have since scaled the business, which now has over 30 employees, servicing companies such as Petco and MGM providing social media marketing campaigns and daily video content for their social media pages. Margle Media distributes around 2,000 videos per month and now averages over 1 Billion views per month on their content.

HAPPY 2019 THANKS FOR LISTENING TO REAL TALK #13!! Questions from Wednesday, January 2nd Instagram Live-Stream: Why are you still making episodes? @alfredo sequoida How to grow your brand in the micro with the impact of giving value in the macro? @stylewithkicks How do you stay ambitious? @caseytolentino Is a relationship valuable while building a business @elijahbarber Networking w CEOs? @j.newberry

WELCOME TO THE LAST EPISODE OF WORK IN PROGRESS PODCAST FOR 2018!!! On a trip back to my college town of San Luis Obispo, I decided to stop by and record a panel-style with 3 talented creators from SLO. 

Since I'm currently on a family vacation in Vermont, I decided to repost one of my favorite episodes from 2018 in case any new listeners haven't heard this one. “Instead of dropping out, you’re actually dropping into something” I interviewed Leann Abad and Sarah Grosz for the podcast and they explained that dropping out of college was not about disconnecting from education. Rather it was a way for them to further their education in their respective fields. For Leann, that meant dropping out to work on his startup Ashe media. For Sarah, that meant moving across the country to work full-time as a growth hacker BAMF media. The stigma behind college drop outs being lazy or unmotivated could not be further from the truth. In some ways I envy those who have dropped out of college. Because going against the grain of what society has deemed “the right choice” to pursue the unknown takes courage. But, more importantly it takes #selfawareness and as young people that’s what we should be chasing down more than anything.

Brema Brema is one of the founding members of the Urban Misfit Ventures and an overall badass creative. Brema grew up in a refugee camp in Sudan and with the help of the United Nations he and his family were able to move to the United States. Initially, he didn't fit in and was bullied at school. But rather than use that negative energy in a harmful way, Brema invested his focus into art. From negative -> positive. Talking with Brema you can tell he's a humble guy but one look at his Instagram page @optic.legacy (currently at 58,000 followers) and you can see how talented he is in his work. Throughout the years, Brema has built up a portfolio of creative passions from skating -> graffiti -> clothing -> photography. Regardless his work is visually aesthetic and uniquely him. He is currently a creative director at the Urban Misfit Ventures and founder of his own clothing line @unfinishedlegacy. At only 20 years old, Brema was named one of Wisconsin's 25 Under 25 Rising Entrepreneurs.

What's up everyone! Welcome to Real Talk Episode #12 (crazy to think that I've been live streaming for 12 weeks now!) For you any Work in Progress newbies - Real Talk is a series where I go Instagram live with some of the dopest creators and entrepreneurs.  Real Talk #12 featured Omar Prestwich current Social Media Community Manager at K Swiss! In the livestream we talked about: ⚡️Omar's Music Label, Damn Son! - lessons learned from working with artists and the business side of music ⚡️Life at K Swiss  ⚡️What does Omar look for in brand reps/ influencer marketing for K Swiss  ⚡️And along those lines - figureheads like Gary Vee and Lil Jupiter  ⚡️2019 goals / personal growth

Kelsey Davis is the Co-Founder and CEO of CLLCTVE, an agency that develops collegiate creatives, in partnership with universities across the country, to develop Creative Solutions for brands looking to reach the Generation Z consumer market. Prior to CLLCTVE, Kelsey worked in production for Conde Nast Entertainment. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, she has been identified as a leader from the beginning, by being the youngest recipient of the 100 Black Men, Inc, “Image Award”, being honored with the 2015 Volunteer of the Year for YMCA Atlanta, and sent to the Newhouse School at Syracuse University to study Television, Radio, & Film, and Innovation, Design, & Start-ups, on the full-tuition Posse Foundation leadership scholarship.

For Real Talk #11 (Episode 52 of the Work in Progress podcast) Finn and I talked about the following topics: ⚡️Introductions ⚡️Life as a Digital Nomad ⚡️Trusting Your Gut ⚡️Productivity Hacks / App Recommendations ⭐️Here's a couple -https://www.toggl.com/ (Time Management) No more YouTube Recommendations (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/remove-recommendations-yo/hfnghnjkcpgagjbiheidccjnneoipbmb?hl=en) Mindful Browsing https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mindful-browsing/cciemibfcmeeiijeefebhojenhnpoibc?sid=874yST&hl=fil ⚡️Future Plans

Welcome to episode 51 of the Work in Progress podcast Yoshi Tabata grew up with both his parents being deaf. This played into his love for music and he found music as the outlet to express himself. At only 15 years old, Yoshi dropped out of high school and moved out of his parents house to pursue his dream of making it in the music industry. Yoshi went from being a rapper to working at Google AdWords to music management to now working as a full-time videographer. Yoshi was never afraid to make the next big step whether that was a career switch or moving to an entirely new state. He always embraced his next step and never second guessed himself.

With the rise of technology, social media has proven to be a dominating force in recent years. The ability to amplify your thoughts and perspective to the internet at this scale has never been done until now. Some of us passively use Instagram to stay connected with friends and family. Others have built entire businesses off the platform. Jade Darmawangsa started her first Youtube channel at the age of 9. At 16, she dropped out of high school to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. Jade currently helps individuals and e-commerce brands step up their online digital marketing strategies. She's also the leader of her loyal fanbase called #DarmaNation. Jade has a knack for storytelling and building brands across platforms. In 2018, she was awarded YouTuber Creator on the Rise and has grown her channel to over 100K subscribers. For Real Talk #10 Jade and I talked about the following topics: ⚡️Introduction of Who You Are How You Got Your Start on Social Media ⚡️The Evolution of Social media Throughout the Past 8 years of Being on It ⚡️Choosing the Right Influencers When Starting an Online Brand ⚡️Gary Vee's influence on You and Our Generation as a Whole ⚡️Imposter Syndrome- Have You Dealt With It? ⚡️ Audience Questions If There's Time

Jaime Cohen is a dynamic individual which is showcased in the different experiences she’s had. Whether it was comedy, salsa-dancing, or now full-time entreprenuership, she noticed that at the core of it all communication was an important thread throughout her life. She is the creator of TheRightWords, which teaches individuals and organizations to to become empowered communicators reaching their audience with language they understand. Jaime is also a top LinkedIn creator, speaker, coach, and social media influencer. In working with Jaime, you will learn how to become a stellar storyteller and create engaging, authentic videos that convert. You can also learn how to interview more effectively, negotiate your way to a higher salary, and understand how to become an overall better communicator.

Whether you're a high school senior or college graduate we've all had those, "now what?!" moments. The future is scary and can cause a lot of anxiety. What's super crucial in these moments is to be true to yourself and continue hustling on the things you find enjoyable. If you have to find a full-time job to support your side hustle then my #1 tip for kicking off your career is: Don't apply to all of your time applying to jobs. Create content surrounding your story. Be relatable and open-minded. I guarantee people will reach out to provide you some valuable guidance along the way. ❓Are you approaching graduation and figuring life out? Send me a DM and let me know!❓

Imagine going on a cross country road trip but with no navigation… It would seem pretty impossible, right? That’s kind of what it’s like navigating your career journey without a mentor is like. Mentors are there to guide you along the way and help you in those “omg what do I do moments” I’ll be honest finding a good mentor is no easy task. It’s an unstructured process with a lot of trial and error. But the best part of mentorship is that it can come from anywhere- a professor, a manager, a LinkedIn connection, etc. So what does it mean to have a good mentor? According to Tim Salau on Ep.47 of Work in Progress (link in the first comment) ⚡️A good mentor listens ⚡️A good mentor starts acting like a sponsor on your behalf by connecting you to other people and creating opportunities ⚡️A good mentor holds you accountable

As the internet has become more and more prevalent in our society, there's been a big debate on college and if the price matches up with the value. Personally, as a first generation American my parents always viewed college as the gateway to a better life. Now with social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube, more and more internet savvy teens are deciding to start their own businesses instead of studying business in college. Whether you believe in college or not, one thing is for sure: going to class and getting good grades is not enough. If you're passionate about a given field than you have to gain the real-world experience outside the classroom. This can be done through internships, part-time jobs, or creating your own projects. For me, that meant running 6 different social media accounts at once to figure out how to create good, compelling content. ❓What's your opinion on college? Send me a DM and let me know! Did you go to college? Did you drop out?❓

As my skateboard laid on the edge of the cement half-pipe, I had one thought, “This will be the last attempt, I’m going to land it this time.” The next thing I knew I was lifting my face from the ground and there was blood everywhere. My failed attempt at dropping in at the skatepark cost me $700 in medical expenses and 4 stitches under my chin. Skateboarding is arguably one of the most brutal sports. It takes a certain level of grit to hop back on a skateboard after falling time and time again. So what is grit? Grit is defined as an individual’s perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal. No one know’s Grit better than the latest guest on the Work in Progress podcast, Ricky Chavez. Ricky is a 25 year old sponsored skateboarder whose been working on his craft for over 14 years. Day in and day out, he’s showcasing his progression and determination to becoming pro. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/S5i1BAdjJlk

Thank you to everyone who tuned into this week's Instagram live with Brandon Marquez. If you want to watch the next one, follow me @tiffanyparra_ on Instagram. ⚡️How much should you save ⚡️ Basic finance principles for millennials ⚡️How to start investing for beginners ⚡️Why does money matter?

From $- 900 in his bank account to full-time entrepreneur, Quentin Allums has demonstrated tremendous resilience in his path to starting the Urban Misfit Ventures. Talking to Quentin, I realized it's not about who believes in you. It's about how badly do you believe in yourself. When you feel like you're on the brink of failure, do you give up? Or do you inch closer to see what could be past that next horizon? Quentin is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Urban Misfit Ventures; which owns IEEG, a storytelling company, and MKE Misfits a community & events company based out of Milwaukee. He was one of the first LinkedIn video storytellers & have since used the platform to accumulate millions of views and travel the world for speaking engagements such as VidCon 2018 and TEDx. In this episode, we talk about: ⚡️The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship ⚡️How to Build a Good Team ⚡️The Value Pivoting ⚡️How to Build an Online Community ⚡️ Why You Should Invest in People Quentin's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tagjustq/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tagjustQ/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CloudofMusiQ/ Or you can find me on just about any platform @tagJustQ Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: bit.ly/LIpodcasts Want to know what gear I use to produce the podcast? kit.com/TiffanyParra Tune in next Wednesday Nov 7th at 9 PM PST for another Real Talk livestream. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

Thank you to everyone who tuned into this week's Instagram live! This real talk episode is all about: ⚡️Keys to Finding the Right Cofounders for a Project ⚡️Failing forward ⚡️Mentorship ⚡️Knowing When to Pivot ⚡️How Marc Baghadjian is Revolutionizing Dating with His App, Skippit Marc's info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaghadjian/ marcbaghadjian Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: bit.ly/LIpodcasts Want to know what gear I use to produce the podcast? kit.com/TiffanyParra --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

YouTuber. Twitch-Streamer. Entrepreneur. LinkedIn Creator. Eric Didier is not the type of creative to live in a box. As his nickname 'Dids' goes, Eric is all about doing. Whether that's creating a LinkedIn video for 90 straight days or quitting his full-time job to co-found a company, Eric is a doer. Eric's story showcases the value of what can happen when you work hard and continue to make incremental steps towards growth. In this episode we talk about Eric's journey from e-sports gamer/YouTuber to full-time entrepreneur, the value of being consistent when creating content, and how he gained his confidence.

We all want results fast. How can we buy something that will make us richer, better, smarter faster? Well, it doesn't exist.

Ray Ahn was on track to attend medical school when he realized his life had a different path. He did some research on online businesses and discovered social media and the monetization behind platforms like Instagram. Ray is now a social media consultant, marketer, and growth hacker. He has built over hundreds of thousands of followers in different niches and has built a podcast, the SocialRay Podcast, where he shares stories of social media influencers and entrepreneurs. He currently works with several clients in building their Instagram, consults on how to best use Instagram for businesses, and shares his podcasts on his Instagram @ray.ahn. In this episode we discuss how Ray got his start on Instagram through creating a themed page, what resources helped him learn more about the space, and some tips on how you can implement new features into your Instagram. Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: bit.ly/LIpodcasts Want to know what gear I use to produce the podcast? https://kit.com/TiffanyParra --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

When you see a wall in front of you, you have 3 options: 1. Turn around and go back in the direction you came. 2. Break it down. 3. Walk around it. Julian Gambao's story is a perfect representation of what can happen when you choose to take a creative approach to a big life problem. From a young age, he was inspired by Coca Cola's impeccable advertising campaigns and knew advertising would be his career path. He put in all the necessary work and attended one of the top universities in the country, Berkeley. After 2 years at Berkeley, Julian applied to the Walter A. Haas School of Business. Suddenly, Julian had faced a massive wall. He was denied from the business school. Suddenly, his plan to study marketing at Berkeley was ruined. Julian was at a crossroads. Would he have to leave Berkeley (a school he had worked hard for his entire life to get into)? Julian decided to walk around the wall and majored in American Studies with a thesis in Marketing. What's even better: he went back to the same business school in which he was denied and decided to run his own marketing course that was open to students from all majors. Check out this episode to learn the behind-the-scenes work of advertising, what it takes to build out and lead a course, and more. ~ Please let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a review!~ Julian's info: Twitter: @juliangumbo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliangamboa7 Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: http://bit.ly/LIpodcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

We all have those days (or weeks) where it feels like nothing is going our way. Last week was one of those weeks for me. I had lost my car keys on my trip to Arizona and spent the whole week frustrated that I could not happen. Here are 3 things I did to get myself out of the negativity of last week: