Podcast appearances and mentions of bill nowicki

In this episode of the Submarine Sea Stories Podcast, host Bill Nowicki reunites with Dave Bowman, a former submariner who was first interviewed nearly 11 years ago. They reminisce about Dave's captivating career in the Navy, his passion for naval history, and his extraordinary journey from a landlocked upbringing to life underwater. Dave shares personal anecdotes about influential mentors, his deep love for submarines, and his transformative 20-year process of converting to Judaism from a conservative Christian household. They also delve into the challenges of conveying the significance of their Cold War duties to younger generations and the camaraderie found within submarine veterans' organizations. This episode explores personal growth, military history, and the profound connections forged within the submarine community.   00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:26 - Catching Up with Dave Bowman 01:17 - Dave's Journey to the Navy 05:03 - Life in the Navy and Mentorship 07:15 - Influential Figures and Personal Growth 10:28 - Transitioning Out of the Navy 18:04 - Full Circle: Returning to Submarine Community 18:33 - Joining the Submarine Veterans 19:11 - Discovering the Value of Sub Vet Meetings 20:22 - Becoming Base Commander During COVID 20:45 - Transition to Base Historian and Digitalization 22:07 - The Importance of Cold War Stories 24:42 - Challenges of Sharing Cold War Experiences 27:45 - The Bond Among Submarine Veterans 30:53 - Dave's Podcasts and Online Presence 33:18 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

In this interview, podcast hosts Bill Nowicki and Laura Graham discuss their podcast, "Navigating Mental Illness: Parent Stories." They talk about their personal journeys and experiences with mental illness in their families, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and providing a platform for parents to share their stories. The podcast aims to offer support, resources, and hope to parents who are dealing with the challenges of mental illness in their children. Bill and Laura also highlight the power of vulnerability and listening in building connections and healing. They encourage listeners to reach out and share their own stories on their podcast. You can find their podcast on various platforms and connect with them on their website below. Links & Resources  Bill & Laura's podcast and website This episode brought to you in part by Reata Pharmaceuticals. Reata Pharmaceuticals is the company that makes SKYCLARYS™ (omaveloxolone) 50 mg capsules. Our mission is to develop innovative therapies that change patients' lives for the better. For more information about SKYCLARYS, visit: Skyclarys.com ©2023 Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. SKYCLARYS, REATA, and their logos are trademarks of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Bill Nowicki, host of the Navigating Mental Illness Parent Stories Podcast.  As always, you can find this and other Mind Your Mind Speaks episodes with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and sharing our podcast with others to increase reach!

Bill and Laura discuss their backgrounds and how they came to deciding to create this unique podcast!

Episode Thirty Six Features Guests Six Through Ten Imparting Wisdom and What They Have Learned My Key Takeaways: I was extremely lucky to get the following guests as my next five interviews:   Episode 6  - Rick Terrien Episode 7  - Dave Stokes Episode 8  - Bill Nowicki Episode 9  - Jeffrey Nash Episode 10 - Travis Rosbach In this episode: Rick Terrien shares his formula for starting a business:  Start Small, Start Smart, and Start Now. Rick advises that you tackle problems that you are familiar with and/or that other people do not want to do. Dave Stokes talks about the power of Storytelling in business and how companies can use it to better communicate internally as well as to their customers. Dave goes on to say that listening to your customer and doing your market research is paramount to success. Bill Nowicki reveals that when he gets to interview people and know them better he is more able to understand what they do as well as their motivations.  Bill also shares how sometimes we allow fear to hem us in and how we just have o shift the paradigm and overcome it. Jeffrey Nash relates that mindset and attitude are key and can make or break a person. Jeffrey reveals what happened to The Juppy and what he is now doing in the alternative energy industry.  Travis Rosbach relates how he connected three disparate events and designed the Hydroflask. Travis shares some of the guerilla marketing tactics his company used early on to propel Hydroflask in to a national brand. Travis talks about what ultimately led him to exit his company and how he knew that the timing was right. Travis relates how and why the world needs entrepreneurship. To learn more about each guest, please check out episodes six through ten on Entrepreneurs Over 40.    Be sure to hit Subscribe in your podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other episodes. Show notes and more can be found at EntrepreneursOver40.com

Lara Ferreira loves concerts and campers and they combine elements of those loves along with a speakeasy vibe at the Red Door. Bill Nowicki and Paul Southern get the behind the scene tour including all the touches that bring folks to The Third Door every week. https://www.thethirddoor.net  

Alexandra Beswick the Central Region Manager of the Cobb Library System gave Bill Nowicki a tour of the renovated Switzer Library. The improved library includes a maker space and redesigned Georgia Room among many other things.

Episode Eight features Bill Nowicki, the founder of LocalPodcastNetworks.co discussing the merits of local podcasting and how you can benefit from it as well! My Key Takeaways: Some of my key takeaways from my conversation with Bill are: Local Podcasts can benefit an underserved community.   You can establish a really deep connection with someone by interviewing them. Marietta Stories, Bill's local podcast dedicated to the Marietta, GA area has opened up all kinds of opportunities that Bill never anticipated as well as helped him acclimate to the town and become a 'regular'. Marietta Stories has served as a lead magnet for Bill's videography business, Nowicki Media. Bill advised making a podcast like his into 'seasons' to avoid burnout. Bill's process is a bit unusual in that he typically does his interviews in person with one microphone between them as opposed to over the internet. Bill believes that we are wired for stories.  He said that when you hear someone's story it helps explain the way they act and interact in the world. Bill views his interviews as a special gift to the interviewee and does his best to capture them respectfully. You can reach out to Bill at bill@mariettastories.com Join us next week as we talk to Jeffrey Nash and discuss how he invented The Juppy and brought it to life and the marketplace! Show notes and more can be found at EntrepreneursOver40.com

Episode Seven features Dave Stokes, the founder of Author2Audio discussing how he helps authors turn their books into audio books that can be purchased on Audible, Apple Books, and other platforms! My Key Takeaways: Some of my key takeaways from my conversation with Dave are: When starting a business, try to have a couple of years of savings in your bank account.  It will take you more time than you think to be profitable. If a book has too many tables or lists the corresponding audio likely won't be compelling.  To get around that he provides a companion doc or PDF to audio listeners as a free download. The author's own voice provides a sense of authenticity and he very rarely needs to use a professional voice over. Here's a bonus that I hadn't considered:  In editing the books, Dave is basically getting a free education on each of the topics covered as presented by an expert. Audio books improve story telling as you get to hear the author's tone and inflection. Dave's first question to a potential client is "Why do you want an audiobook?" Their explanations help him to understand the authors motivations and expectations.  He also said that in eight out of ten cases it is because the readers have demanded it. A 40,000 word long book typically takes 5 and a half hours to listen to and 20 plus hours to edit.  Most authors make 100 mistakes per hour of reading that has to be cleaned up. When Dave is done editing the book he gives it back to the author who then dispenses it to various friends and colleagues for their opinions and feedback.  After the final cleanup based on the feedback received Dave then uploads it to the various Audio Book services such as Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, etc. The whole process takes around 2 and a half months from start to finish. Dave suggests to authors that they break the recording up in to hour long sessions and that when they are done they re-record the Intro and first chapter as they are warmed up and better understand the process. Join us next week as we talk to Bill Nowicki and discuss how his  podcast focused around his local community helps his business.   Show notes and more can be found at EntrepreneursOver40.com

Paul Southern and Bill Nowicki are joined in their search for great hole in the wall restaurants by Paul's friend, Jim Tarvin. Jim is a frequent visitor to AJ's famous Seafood and Po' Boys at 2100 Roswell Road in Marietta. We sampled several dishes and especially enjoyed the 3 lbs of crawdads and key lime pie for dessert.  There was a good crowd all around enjoying what spring has to offer in Marietta!

Paul and Southern and Bill Nowicki head to Marietta Burger Bar for a great tasting, homemade meal. We spoke with a server who explained what her life during the pandemic. As a single mom she struggled as the restaurant lost patrons.  The great news is the owners took good care of her and helped her through the toughest parts. Still, customer numbers are down and they need help from the community. Hopefully folks will increase their tipping!

Bill Nowicki and Paul Southern talk broken mics, lost badges and Josh's Chicago Hot dogs and Chicago beef. Josh bought the Taste of Chicago on Powder Springs Street from Carl and even though he is a descendant of an Old Marietta (OM) family.  He followed Carl's lead and recipes. You'll love the Chicago authentic foods as much as Paul and i did.

Mark and April run the Hunt House on White Circle in Marietta. Mark creativity cooks dishes inspired by locally sourced foods and brings in local bands to listen to when you eat. Paul Southern, Bill Nowicki and Heidi Roy (Bill's girlfriend) enjoy a Saturday night trying all the creative foods from the Hunt House. The crawfish Monica was to die for...

Season 5 of Marietta Stories kicks off next week. This whole season is dedicated to 10 restaurants in Marietta that you may have never heard of, but you should check out.  You will also get to know Paul Southern, Bill's closet friend in Marietta as they navigate the ever annoying pedestrian bridge by the bus station.

Why buy a blueberry farm near Marietta and start a whole new life? Because Jennifer Maxwell and her husband Matt care deeply about  eating and buying local as an alternative to the organic movement.    The host, Bill Nowicki, met Jennifer while eating at the Marietta Square Market and Bill was intrigued by Jennifer’s journey from a dairy farm in Central New York to Marietta. Now Jennifer and Matt own Tiny Apple Farms,  a reference to the crab apples that Jennifer saw on the farm. Now with blueberries, bees, figs, pears and chickens they are starting their journey as small farm owners. They hope to work with other local farms to produce dishes that are delicious and very local.   Check out the farm on Instagram and hopefully at the Marietta Square Farmers Market next spring.    https://www.instagram.com/tinyapplefarms/

When the Candler Building opened at the turn of the 20th century, it was the tallest building in the city and contained the longest, unbroken, all-brass stairwell in America, running all the way up to the 17th floor. In the last few weeks, the building has reopened as The Candler Hotel, and it was an incredible to record this interview to learn about the Candler family, the building and the drama and scandal that happened inside. A HUGE thank you to Bill Nowicki from https://www.mariettastories.com/ and Sara Butler of https://www.asasbriarcliff.com/. Enjoying the podcast? Visit: www.patreon.com/archiveatlanta www.archiveatlantapodcast.com/ Email: thevictorialemos@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/archiveatlanta IG: www.instagram.com/archiveatlanta

Marietta, Georgia is a historic town full of tasty food and great people. Locals even give directions based on The Big Chicken. Today’s guest is Bill Nowicki of the Marietta Stories Podcast, where he interviews citizens of Marietta to learn their story. Show notes are available at WeTravelThere.com/marietta ZipCar rents their cars by the hour or by the day. And both gas and insurance are included! Join at WeTravelThere.com/zipcar to start out with $25 worth of credits in your bank.

Bill Nowicki, 2 years ago he created Marietta Stories podcast as a way to create genuine relationships. After 90 interviews and over 56,000 downloads, it has become much more than that. You can learn more about Bill here: localpoodcastnetwork.co This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

This year is all about community and in depth interviews. Bill Nowicki interviews podcasters and gets their stories during Podcast Movement 2018 in Philadelphia!

Bill Nowicki has a unique side hustle. He has a podcast show called MariettaStories named after Marietta GA, a suburb of Atlanta with a population of about 60,000. Having a podcast show isn’t unique but producing a show that’s focused on a local community is something a little different – and something you might consider doing for your local community after hearing Bill’s story. Note: Click here to download Bill’s top tips for starting and growing a local podcast from this episode. Bill is a former Navy submariner, still a nuclear engineer by day, and had different side hustle aspirations at first – he wanted to make videos for local businesses but was finding it hard to land clients. After meeting a charismatic 78-year-old woman at his local church he had the idea to start a podcast about people in his local community, for his local community. He thought this would be a great way to generate videography leads. But as his show has grown and become a profit-center of its own, Bill realized that not only in his time better spent on his show but the medium of audio is more enjoyable and profitable for him than video. Tune in to hear how Bill started his podcast show, how he marketed his show and became known in his local community, how he’s monetized the show to turn it into a revenue generating side hustle and some of the exciting things he has planned for the future.

Bill grew up in a large family and had to figure out many of the nuances of life on his own. He joined the Navy, and was in the nuclear program where extended submarine journeys taught him the art of storytelling. Listen to hear how Bill's journey progressed into him becoming a podcaster and entrepreneur. Bill shares submarine stories, we chat about the value of a locally focused podcast, and we discuss the extroverted introvert qualities we share. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp286.

Bill grew up in a large family and had to figure out many of the nuances of life on his own. He joined the Navy, and was in the nuclear program where extended submarine journeys taught him the art of storytelling. Listen to hear how Bill's journey progressed into him becoming a podcaster and entrepreneur. Bill shares submarine stories, we chat about the value of a locally focused podcast, and we discuss the extroverted introvert qualities we share. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp286.

Paul Southern, a friend of the show (and former special agent for the department of homeland security), interviews Bill Nowicki about his life and what drives him. From a Friendly’s ice cream scooper to a nuclear submarine to nuclear plants.   But a lot changed back in 2013, when Bill hired Gary O’Malley as a coach. In that moment, many things changed in Bill’s life.    Submarine Sea Stories Podcast http://www.nowickimedia.com/category/podcast/   Nowicki Media nowickimedia.com   Marietta Community School Basic and Advanced Podcasting Classes http://www.mariettacommunityschool.com/cgi-bin/tabshop.cgi?config=tabshop/mariettacs/config.txt&command=link--history

We took a stroll through Markay Gallery during this month’s Marietta Square Art Walk and had a fun time playing “Gallery Golf” with gallerist and hole-in-one extraordinaire, Amber Markay Byrd. We met up with gallery artists, their families and two very special gallery guests, Michael Shaffer professor at KSU and Carey Cox of Johnny Walker Realty. The highlight of the night was host, Bill Nowicki meeting Brooklyn, Eric Staveness’ 3 year old daughter. “Brookie” as they call her, sure had some sweet things to say about her father and all of the castles and playhouses he designs. Enjoy the show!

“Space. Capital. Community.”  These three words best describe IgniteHQ, one of the newest organizations to root itself near Marietta Square. The resplendent, state-of-the-art coworking space outfitted with private offices, conference rooms, and lively communal areas is home to several startups and small businesses, but as COO Catherine Pearson explains, IgniteHQ is not just a coworking space, but an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, enterprises and investors influencing Georgia's entrepreneurial landscape. http://www.ignitehq.co Mark Deal, tagged along for the show. Here's what he had to say...    "I have known Bill Nowicki and his podcasts for years. It was a pleasure to connect him with IgniteHQ for this story. Join us on this audio journey as we take a tour of the new coworking space in Marietta."  ~Mark Deal Podcast Atlanta   https://www.meetup.com/Podcast-Atlanta/

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Matt Tate grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and landed a job at the Greenbrier as a caddy by the age of 12 (he lied about his age). After doing that for a while and trying college, he joined the Navy. He barely passed the nuclear power aptitude test and eventually ended up with Bill Nowicki in the same Nuclear Power school class. Matt recalls some tough nights of studying and some fun when Bill decided to create a character called Reactor Dan. Matt went on to get married and stayed in the Navy for 20 years. He learned a lot and I would say the Navy helped him become a life-long learner.

Navy veteran Bill Nowicki comes into the Veterans In Business Show community and tells his story of what it was like to be on a submarine as well as how that impacted him later! He is a fellow podcaster who has been a mentor for the past few years! He know has a podcast around the area he lives in, Marietta, Georgia! He drops awesome value learned on his journey!    

Bryan Orr (http://bryanorr.com), Bill Nowicki (http://nowickimedia.com) & Joel Boggess (http://relaunchshow.com) join Jared Easley at Mastermind Weekend to discuss a variety of topics including Jedi mind tricks.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)

Bonni Stachowiak Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni mentioned episode 84: Daniel Pink on To Sell is Human We also mentioned and recommended the book Drive by Daniel Pink* as a great resource on how to motivate people Audio Question from Jenga ”The only way to influence someone is to find out what they want and show them how to get it." -Dale Carnegie Dave mentioned the Carnegie Coach series on “innerviewing:” Carnegie Coach episode 39: Get To Know People Without Being Awkward Carnegie Coach episode 40: Just the Facts, Ma’am Carnegie Coach episode 41: Discovering Another Person’s Motives Caring Coach episode 42: How to Know What People Value Question from Tyler How do you get off the phone with someone who is a long-winded "good ole boy?" My analysts each work with lots of sales reps, and many accounts. We have a few sales reps who like to call every day, and invariably the call ends up being 15-25 minutes. A lot of drawn out, slow responses. Talking about local news, smalltalk before they want to get down to business. This is a really essential part of the local culture, but my team doesn't have time for it. If every rep did that every day, we'd have to work 16 hours a day just to get off the phones. Bonni mentioned How to End a Conversation video posted on The Art of Manliness Question from Roger I am a trainer in a corporation that just went through an acquisition. My manager has assured me that he likes training and will keep this position for the foreseeable future. He’s has asked me about my future plans/desires, my answer was that I love the role I am in but would like to make it grow into a “Manager” position since my duties vary especially now. My current project may take a few years. At the same time I am very engaged with my home facility trying to create and be a part of any new systems or leadership training for my local/regional team. Any advice from you and Bonni? These are the areas I “think” I want to grow and need help to “intraprenurally” achieve: Remain a crucial component to the company in the current training role. Evolve the role into mentoring, technical and future training opportunities. Create a manager position to grow into. I do not have any specific training credentials or graduate degrees just 20+ years of service in various capacities. Audio Question from Phil Dave mentioned finding Transitioning Vets by Bill Nowicki on iTunes Dave recommends the following article on mentoring: 10 Ways to Be a Better Mentor From Those Who’ve Done It Feed Your Career Octopus: Tips For Finding (And Keeping) Awesome Mentors “Sometimes our nervousness can translate into a deep, high regard for another person and what they’ve contributed.” -Bonni Stachowiak Question from Shannon I'm struggling with a boss whose management style is "adhoc-cratic". In addition, she values relationships but not timely and thorough intra office communication, and she is slow to follow through. This has delayed work and caused much tension and poor communication with our senior leadership. One senior leader says she holds me equally responsible, though this seems completely unfair given the power dynamics and balance of responsibility, especially when it comes to managing the work of other staff. I've taken on much responsibility to compensate, but am concerned that I can't do both of our jobs in the long-term. I have two young children and 90 hour work weeks are not possible. Without additional staff, I would burn out and the timeliness and quality of the work might be compromised. How do I manage up in this situation? Reminder from Duke “The servant-leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, and serve first. The conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.” -Robert Greenleaf Dave mentioned episode 137: The Power of Servant Leadership Suggestion from Rick I find the word feedback often has a negative connotation for peo...

Bonni Stachowiak Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni mentioned episode 84: Daniel Pink on To Sell is Human We also mentioned and recommended the book Drive by Daniel Pink* as a great resource on how to motivate people Audio Question from Jenga ”The only way to influence someone is to find out what they want and show them how to get it." -Dale Carnegie Dave mentioned the Carnegie Coach series on “innerviewing:” Carnegie Coach episode 39: Get To Know People Without Being Awkward Carnegie Coach episode 40: Just the Facts, Ma’am Carnegie Coach episode 41: Discovering Another Person’s Motives Caring Coach episode 42: How to Know What People Value Question from Tyler How do you get off the phone with someone who is a long-winded "good ole boy?" My analysts each work with lots of sales reps, and many accounts. We have a few sales reps who like to call every day, and invariably the call ends up being 15-25 minutes. A lot of drawn out, slow responses. Talking about local news, smalltalk before they want to get down to business. This is a really essential part of the local culture, but my team doesn't have time for it. If every rep did that every day, we'd have to work 16 hours a day just to get off the phones. Bonni mentioned How to End a Conversation video posted on The Art of Manliness Question from Roger I am a trainer in a corporation that just went through an acquisition. My manager has assured me that he likes training and will keep this position for the foreseeable future. He’s has asked me about my future plans/desires, my answer was that I love the role I am in but would like to make it grow into a “Manager” position since my duties vary especially now. My current project may take a few years. At the same time I am very engaged with my home facility trying to create and be a part of any new systems or leadership training for my local/regional team. Any advice from you and Bonni? These are the areas I “think” I want to grow and need help to “intraprenurally” achieve: Remain a crucial component to the company in the current training role. Evolve the role into mentoring, technical and future training opportunities. Create a manager position to grow into. I do not have any specific training credentials or graduate degrees just 20+ years of service in various capacities. Audio Question from Phil Dave mentioned finding Transitioning Vets by Bill Nowicki on iTunes Dave recommends the following article on mentoring: 10 Ways to Be a Better Mentor From Those Who’ve Done It Feed Your Career Octopus: Tips For Finding (And Keeping) Awesome Mentors “Sometimes our nervousness can translate into a deep, high regard for another person and what they’ve contributed.” -Bonni Stachowiak Question from Shannon I'm struggling with a boss whose management style is "adhoc-cratic". In addition, she values relationships but not timely and thorough intra office communication, and she is slow to follow through. This has delayed work and caused much tension and poor communication with our senior leadership. One senior leader says she holds me equally responsible, though this seems completely unfair given the power dynamics and balance of responsibility, especially when it comes to managing the work of other staff. I've taken on much responsibility to compensate, but am concerned that I can't do both of our jobs in the long-term. I have two young children and 90 hour work weeks are not possible. Without additional staff, I would burn out and the timeliness and quality of the work might be compromised. How do I manage up in this situation? Reminder from Duke “The servant-leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, and serve first. The conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.” -Robert Greenleaf Dave mentioned episode 137: The Power of Servant Leadership Suggestion from Rick I find the word feedback often has a negative connotation for peo...

You Are Never Too Old To Reinvent Yourself ~Steve Harvey~   Hey There My Friend, Welcome Back! Hope you had a FUN-TASTIC 4th of July! I sure did as I celebrated my 1 year anniversary debuting this show! YAY! Can’t Thank You enough for deciding to spend some time with me today and for being […] The post BYE025: Create A Kick-Butt Civilian Life with Bill Nowicki appeared first on Brand YOU Economy Podcast.

First of all thank you so much for the amazing feedback for the episode 100. For those who have not listened to it - the write 2b read podcast episode 100 featured interview with me, which my friend podcaster Bill Nowicki had recorded just few days after the podcast was launched. So if you wanna know more about me as a person and find out who stands behind this voice and as I’ve been told pretty thick James Bond girl accent - then head over to www.anialexander.com/100 By reaching the milestone of 100 episodes I spent some time thinking about how much I have learnt in less than a year of podcasting… And it’s not like all the things I’ve learnt are related to podcasting, not at all… So today I would like to talk about the coincidences in life… which later, looking back are things that had to happen in order to lead you to things which you had to come across. In order to explain what exactly I mean I’ll refer to the Write 2B Read podcast - which you are listening to right now and which has become a very crucial part of my life. So let me tell you its story. I thought about podcasting long before I actually launched this podcast. I love to talk, I love people, I am curious and I am a story teller, so it was sort of logical that podcasting could be something that I would enjoy… BUT what happens usually when we want to do something? Yup… self-doubts and excuses attack and push back the intention to do something new. And that’s exactly what happened to me back then. I recalled the fact that I have an accent and that would not sound well… I thought that the technical part of producing a podcast was very complicated and I also thought that no one would like to be interviewed by a completely unknown Armenian podcaster… And then the coincidences in my life came by one by one. First of all one of my good online friend and a fellow writer Rob Cubbon introduced me to my current podcasting mentor Meron Bareket. I don’t even remember how did the topic come up. It was long after the self doubt had won and I had decided that podcasting is not something I could possibly manage and had forgotten about it. So I got introduced to Meron’s free video tutorials, where he covers everything you need to know about launching a podcast  (which by the way you can get too at www.podcastincubator.com/write2bread) and after watching the first few videos I realized that technically it is not as complicated as I thought. That sort of made me think that things were not impossible. So I drank a bottle if beer and recorded a few second audio to send out to few British friends and see if my accent would be bearable. The feedback was great and they told that I should definitely go ahead and start a podcast. So it all led me reach the point when I though “what the hell - let’s try it”. For me it was just an experimental project. I was going to do my best, try and see what happens. Now, when I think back … I might have never known Rob (btw I still don’t remember how we met online)  and respectfully not be introduced to Meron… Even after the launch I might not have put so much time into it… or got so many amazing guests… or might have given up at the early stage… So I guess, things happen for a reason. When they do you don’t yet know where those things will lead you to… Yes there is an element of luck to meet the right person at the right time, to come up with an idea at a time when there are people who are willing to help you execute it, to gain the courage when you need it most… but if you embrace what comes and later on help the chain reaction with putting some time and effort on top of the initial coincidence amazing things may happen. When you get an idea for a book - help it become a book - start writing it and don’t let the uncertainty about whether it will sell or not stop you. When you meet someone online - help that person change your life - talk to him. I am connecting to 3 new people online each day. Some of them later become online friends, business partners and avid listeners. When you think about doing something you’d like to do - don’t overthink - just do it. Don’t let the imaginary barriers stop you from starting. When you get self-doubts - try to see how real the doubts are… maybe they are created and imagined by you and have nothing to do with the reality. Look back at all the coincidences in your life and you will realize that they were not pure coincidences. They were chances, opportunities and the beginnings of something new. They were the turning points and the twists that you needed in your life. They may lead you to amazing changes and make you create something amazing. Maybe coming across the Write 2B Read podcast was not a coincidence either and the fact that you are listening to me know means something… like that you need to write that book inside you, or you need to find out how to share the book you have  already written with the world - or simply get the inspiration and the encouragement that you needed now. Go ahead and make things happen. You can do it! Oh and go ahead and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to make sure that you don’t miss anything new :)

Bill Nowicki served in the US Navy from 1980-1986 as an Electricians Mate on Nuclear submarines.  You're going to love Bills stories...

Bill Nowicki In celebration of Veterans Day, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, as they interview Bill Nowicki, a cold war veteran who’s a former submariner turned engineer and a budding podcaster. Bill is the host of the Submarine Sea Stories show over at NowickiMedia.com, where he uses the power of storytelling to create a platform that reaches out to veterans of all ages to help reinvent themselves and transform their lives. Bill is looking at putting together a network of folks that help vets smoothly transition from the military to civilian life. Being a manager and a coach, Bill seeks to apply some of the skills he has learned over the years and hopefully help these veterans in their transition journey. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Submariner terms, defined! Bill’s favorite submarine movie What’s food like in the submarine, the swim call, and a challenging story at sea Starving the doubts during the difficult seasons of his military experience The power of taking chances Venturing into podcasting The power of storytelling His best advice for fellow podcasters Finding your voice The value of following other people’s struggles Items mentioned: Life as a Submariner Defining submariner terms - Angles and dangles, A-gangers, Crank, Bubbleheads, Dink, Scuttlebutt Swim calls and being at sea for 70 days Running out of food in the submarine, living with one meal a day for two weeks What Veterans Day means to Bill Having a network of people in the military and the difficulty in transitioning to the big world Starving the doubts as a submariner: Learning new things and being empowered to do things Seeing himself differently and seeing changes in his life Life after leaving the navy: Going to college and getting a degree in electrical engineering Taking jobs and ending up managing 67 people Having the will to take chances Taking a shot at podcasting: Getting help from Meron Bareket Joining the Podcast Movement Trying out podcasting “That’s what life is all about… just keep pushing yourself and see what happens.” What got him into podcasting: His love for storytelling How storytelling transports you His best advice to fellow podcasters: Just do it. Do it regularly. Don’t put if off. Over time, you will find your voice and get traction. Connect with Bill at www.nowickimedia.com. Get his free eBook on 6 Mistakes that Vets Make When They’re Transitioning From the Military at www.transitioningvets.com. Bill’s final thoughts for the listeners: “When you get stuck… get with somebody, get with a group of people, do a meetup… just get together with people that are like-minded, and get yourself kick-started and then be a cannonball to them. Before you know it, you start transitioning and you start recreating yourself as a new person.” Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)

Kurt Jarrio, a 20 year submariner was a hard partying, somewhat crazy plankowner aboard the USS Minneapolis / St. Paul.  He was tied up by robbers, robbed again outside a pizza place.  He landed his wife after just a few days meeting her back in the 80’s.  They are still together with 4 successful kids who each have served or are serving in the military. Great guy, great family, great American (and funny as hell). Kurt passed out in Ft Liquordale Party time! Bob Burchfield, Bill Nowicki and Kurt Jarrio Captain Beers re-enlisting Kurt Kurt and Elaine in 1986     Kurt and his beer.   Kurt and Elaine today.  

      I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with Bill Nowicki, a former US Navy Submariner.  Bill has had a fascinating career in the Nuclear Industry. He has now started a podcast - Submarine Sea Stories - and is planning to develop this into a Podcast Network, a very progressive and interesting idea. I enjoyed talking with Bill, finding out about people who have influenced him and hearing his story from working in an ice cream parlour to being a Nuclear Plant inspector.   In this Interview We Cover: Bill's background in the US Navy Submarine Service Why Bill is now embracing the Online World through his Podcast Why Bill and I are both "super boomers" Meron Bareket's Podcast Incubator Community - You can find out about Meron's Podcast Incubator Group here (affiliate link) The power of online communities for building real relationships Bill shares his take on the word "Influencer" Bill has been influenced by his previous Capital on the USS St Pauls Find out why Bill's Captain believed that he would succeed when he left the Navy and what happened to the note Bill wrote him from College What has Bill learned from Meron Bareket about the mindset of the Entrepreneur Find out what Bill discovered about himself and his Podcast guests when he started interviewing them - Bill loves stories and particularly wants to share the experience of being in the military and what that means in the context of business and life after the military Understand why Bill wants to set up a Podcast Network for former military veterans Find out what Bill learned from his Podcast Guest who served on a Ballistic Missile Submarine and the power of life transformation Find out why Bill nearly got to the point of giving up on his podcast but then why he didn't and how he launched and succeeded Why does Podcasting get Bill out of his comfort zone and keep him young Find out why Bill does not recommend taking advice from non entrepreneurial people about launching his podcast   Find Out More You can find out more about Bill by going to his Podcast Submarine Sea Stories in iTunes by following this link. Visit Meron's website - http://meronbareket.com here.  Meron's Podcast, Inspiring Innovation Podcast - can be found on iTunes here If you are a Veteran, please check out my Veteran's Special Edition of my Podcast at http://jbdcolley.com/olp019 - where you will find 12 great free courses to help you with your transition from the Military to Civilian life. Matt Young did Bill's Intro's.  You might like to use him for your Podcast - you can find out about him here - www.mrmattyoung.co.uk.  Matt's website is here - www.theytalkforaliving.com If you want to contact Bill, he is happy to receive emails from you - billnowicki[at]me[dot]com                   I need your help! If you haven't already, I would love if you could be amazing and take a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It's the most amazing way to help the show grow and reach more people! Leave a Review for the Online Learning Podcast on iTunes by clicking on this link Don't Miss An Episode!  Subscribe Below:     Using something Else?  Copy this Address:  http://jbdcolley.com/olpfeed or http://jbdcolley.com/feed/podcast/?wpmfeedkey=1;e975168c39a63e2f7befd9ba8758bf9e  

You can find Bill’s podcast Submarine Sea Stories on iTune and Stitcher. Here is a link to his show on iTunes. When you listen, please go back and give him a rating and review! Some links that Bill mentioned: His first job was scooping ice cream at Friendly’s. This is how I met Bill, through Meron ... Read moreMYST 34 Bill Nowicki: From Ice Cream Scoop to Cold War Nuke

Jeff O’Donnell has his PhD now, but he was once a lowly reactor operator on a boat without a reactor.  He served along with Bill Nowicki, Rory Buchanan, Bob Burchfield and the rest of the crew of the Minneapolis St. Paul. Soccer Team Bone Band Practice Jeff and Kathy O’Donnell today

Bill Nowicki grew up in a large family listening to his Dad talk about the Navy.  After a year working at Friendly’s, Bill decided it was time to join the Navy.   Submarine breaking through the ice. http://inspiring-innovation.com Meron Bareket’s free Podcast Bootcamp!