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Have you ever thought, "Cybersecurity? That's not something my small beauty business needs to worry about"? Think again! In this episode, Marni sat down with Jarred Killey, founder of Empact Digital, who's on a mission to help salon and beauty business owners understand just how vulnerable they might be to cyber threats. Jarred has a wealth of knowledge, having run his business remotely from an RV while travelling across Australia, and he's passionate about making cybersecurity simple, accessible, and practical for all. They dive into common misconceptions about cybersecurity in the beauty industry, real-life examples of salon breaches, and most importantly, actionable steps you can take right now to protect your business.  Whether it's updating your software, securing client data, or training your team on the basics, this episode is packed with valuable insights to ensure your beauty business stays secure and thriving. Key Takeaways: Cybersecurity Misconceptions: Discover why even small beauty businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks. Preventive Measures: Learn the essential steps to protect your business, from strong passwords to employee training. Cost of Cyber Breaches: Understand how a breach can cost more than money—it can hurt your reputation and your business's future. Policies and Procedures: Implementing cybersecurity protocols is about more than protection—it can improve efficiency and overall business management. Learn more about Jarred Killey here: Website: https://www.empactdigital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarredkilley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empact_digital/   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! And follow us on Instagram @dermhealth.co @digitalhealth.co  ------------------------- HEARD AN AD YOU LOVE THE SOUND OF? https://dermhealth.co/links/ This episode of "DermHealth.co" is proudly powered by Digital Health Co, your trusted partner for beautiful, functional websites in the medical aesthetics and beauty industry!

Today I'm joined by someone I've gotten the chance to get to know over the last year plus. We were connected last year by a mutual friend, Nate Burket. My guest and his company throw a yearly event, called JobTread Connect and they were looking for speakers and sponsors. We became a partner on their platform, sponsored the event, and then I had the opportunity to speak there as well. It was one hands down one of the best events I've ever been to. What today's guest and his team have built with their software, loyal community base, and all things marketing/branding is nothing short of incredibly impressive.Today I'm joined by Eric Fortenberry, the Founder & CEO of JobTread.  Eric's Bio:Eric Fortenberry is a passionate entrepreneur who founded JobTread, a construction estimating and project management software company, in 2019 after serving as CEO for a General Contracting company where he built the first version of JobTread to help streamline and remedy their broken processes. After successfully implementing the platform, the company grew from $5 to $8 million in sales and increased their gross profit by 43%.JobTread has grown to help thousands of construction companies sell and manage billions of dollars in construction jobs. The company has been rated as the #1 Construction Management Software and the #1 Construction Estimating Software by Software Advice and GetApp. Other awards include #2 Software Product by ProRemodeler, High Performer by G2, and Capterra's Shortlist.Prior to JobTread, Eric founded OrgSync, a SaaS student engagement platform, in 2007 after quitting his investment banking job where he focused on high growth middle market, web-based technology companies. In 2015, after selling OrgSync to approximately 650 universities and serving nearly 20 million users across 13 countries, the Company was acquired by Leeds Equity.Eric has been named to Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30 List of the World's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs under the age of 30 and received awards at the White House and United Nations after being named to the Empact 100 List showcasing the Best Companies Started and Run by Young Entrepreneurs. OrgSync was also recognized multiple times as a Best Place to Work and a fastest growing company for its company culture, rapid growth, and innovative solutions. Eric is an Eagle Scout and holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Software Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas.Connect with Eric:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortenberry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericfortenberry1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efortenberry/ Sign up for JobTread: www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=buildersofauthority JobTread Connect: https://www.jobtread.com/connect JobTread Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/300060295090696 Builders of Authority:FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322 BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermind GoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

Howard University Alumnae Travonnie Mackey and Dawn Marie Morris talk about Travonnie's success path and what inspires her to do the work to help corporate leaders maximize their greatest resource, human capital. For all things leadership and professional development, contact The World Class Training Institute at www.worldclasstraining.net Register for our upcoming SchoolDayze classes at www.worldclasstraining.net/schooldayze Pick up the latest book of our Chief Training Officer, Unpacking AGAPE-The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape

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Witam Państwa, nazywam się Jarosław Drożdż, pracuję w Centralnym Szpitalu Klinicznym Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi, skąd nagrywam podcast Kardio Know-How. W tym odcinku kontynuuję omawianie doniesień z kongresu ACC.Szczegółowy TRANSKRYPT do odcinka.Podcast jest przeznaczony wyłącznie dla osób z profesjonalnym wykształceniem medycznym.

N Engl J Med 2024;390:1455-1466BackgroundDespite advances in the care of patients after myocardial infarction, there remains residual risk of heart failure and death. The amount of risk parallels the degree of left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Previous studies have shown that the drug class of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce cardiovascular risk (especially recurrent heart failure) in multiple clinical situations.The goal of the placebo-controlled Empagliflozin on Hospitalization for Heart Failure and Mortality in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (EMPACT-MI) trial was to determine whether empagliflozin reduced the risk of heart failure or death in patients with acute MI and either a new reduction in LV function or signs of congestion, or both.PatientsAdult patients who had been hospitalized with MI within 14 days before randomization. There had to be a new LVEF 65 (50%), Type 2 DM (32%) and 3-vessel CAD (31%). Slightly more than 70% of patients had more than one enrichment factor.Approximately 20% of patients had an LVEF > 45%. Slightly more than half of patients had an LVEF between 35% and 45%. Trial ProceduresRandomization was 1:1 to empagliflozin 10mg daily or matching placebo. The trial was conducted between 2020-2023 at 451 sites in 22 countries. The median time from admission to randomization was 5 days. The trial had a streamlined design, with the collection of essential data only, including information about specific safety events, and mainly remote follow-up of patients (by means of a Web-based application or a telephone call) with only a few face-to-face visits; the trial assessed investigator-reported end-point events rather than centrally adjudicated end-point events. Specifically, follow up included a remote visit at 2 weeks, a face-to-face visit at 6 months, and remote visits every 6 months thereafter until the end of the trial, when a final telephone call was performed.EndpointsThe primary end point was a composite of hospitalization for heart failure or death from any cause as assessed in a time-to-first-event analysis.The key secondary end points in the prespecified hierarchical testing strategy were the total number of hospitalizations for heart failure or death from any cause, the total number of nonelective cardiovascular hospitalizations or death from any cause, the total number of nonelective hospitalizations for any cause or death from any cause, and the total number of hospitalizations for myocardial infarction or death from any cause. Trial authors estimated that 532 patients with a primary end-point event would provide the trial with 85% power to detect a 23% lower risk of an event in the empagliflozin group than in the placebo group, with a two-sided type I error of 0.05. However, the trial originally planned to enroll about 3300 patients, with the option to enroll 5000 patients. But then the trial was further increased to 6500 patients.Key secondary endpoints were assessed using a prespecified hierarchical testing procedure. This began with the primary endpoint.ResultsAn interesting aspect of this trial, and more recent post-MI trials is that the ratio of screened to enrolled patients is almost 1:1. Whereas older trials screened many more patients than were enrolled, in EMPACT, only 88 of 6600 screened patients were excluded. In total, approximately 3200 patients were randomized in both arm.After a median follow-up of 18 months, a primary end-point event — a first hospitalization for heart failure or death from any cause — occurred in 8.2% in the empagliflozin group and in 9.1% in the placebo group, with incidence rates of 5.9 and 6.6 events, respectively, per 100 patient-years (hazard ratio, 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.76 to 1.06; P=0.21). A look at the two components showed that there were fewer heart failure hospitalizations in the empagliflozin group (3.6% vs 4.7%; HR 0.77 (0.60–0.98)) Overall death were similar in both groups. As for secondary endpoints, total heart failure hospitalizations was 2.4 vs 3.6 events, respectively, per 100 patient-years (rate ratio, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.51 to 0.89). The composite of total heart failure hospitalizations or death were not significantly different (HR 0.87 0.68-1.10). CV death was 4% in both groups. There were no obvious subgroup effects nor differences in safety. Conclusions The addition of empagliflozin did not significantly reduce a composite endpoint of heart failure admissions and death. Even the reduction in heart failure admissions was modest. Given the medication burden of the typical patient after myocardial infarction, coupled with the high cost of this drug class, we see no strong evidence for routine use of SGLT2i in EMPACT-MI-type patients. The null results of this trial and PARADISE-MI speak to the beneficial effects of modern post-MI care—including mostly rapid revascularization with PCI. It is difficult to improve on baseline care of the MI patient in 2024. Cardiology Trial's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Cardiology Trial's Substack at cardiologytrials.substack.com/subscribe

"You don't know who needs to hear what you've written." – Stephanie FegerToday's featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, book marketing strategist, professional speaker, and the Founder & Chief Strategist of emPower PR Group, Stephanie Feger. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her strategic approach to book marketing, the significance of concentrating on what's truly important in life, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Stephanie to become an authorWhy embracing simplicity can create more impactWhy a strategic focus and selectivity are required for marketing successHow faith plays a major role in her businessStephanie's Site: https://stephaniefeger.com/emPower PR Group: https://empowerprgroup.com/Stephanie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07CV4S2R8/allbooksStephanie's Podcast, “The emPowered Author”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-author-a-marketing-podcast-for/id1575362449The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/Ep. 667 – “Pursuing Success God's Way” with Erin Harrigan (@ErinHCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-667-pursuing-success-gods-way-with-erin-harrigan-erinhcoach/Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-517-gods-not-done-with-you-with-mary-guirovich-maryguirovich/Ep. 480 – “Applying Your God-given Passions to Everyday Life” with Marnie Swedberg (@MentorMarnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-480-applying-your-god-given-passions-to-everyday-life-with-marnie-swedberg-mentormarnie/Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-680-the-influence-lottery-ticket-for-having-high-impact-with-kelly-swanson-motivationspkr/Ep. 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/Ep. 391 – “Why You Need Publicity and Social Proof to Close More Business” with Jane Tabachnick (@JaneTabachnick): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-391-why-you-need-publicity/Ep. 670 – “The Bestselling Book Formula” with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/Ep. 752 – The Speaker's Edge with Ken Lizotte (@kenlizotte): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-752-the-speakers-edge-with-ken-lizotte-kenlizotte/277 – “Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel” with Kimberly Hobscheid (@EntrepreneursR4): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/277-entrepreneurs-rocket-fuel-with-kimberly-hobscheid-entrepreneursr4/206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/Ep. 733 – “Unveiling the Secrets of Bestselling Authorship” with Andrew Kap (@AndrewKapDotCom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-733-unveiling-the-secrets-of-bestselling-authorship-with-andrew-kap-andrewkapdotcom/

Empagliflozin After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Results Of The EMPACT-MI Trial

O congresso americano de Cardiologia aconteceu no começo de abril e a gente fica naquela expectativa de ler e observar as discussões conforme os trabalhos são apresentados. O Clube já enviou a primeira parte da análise dos principais trials pela Newsletter, se você não está inscrito, não perca a chance de receber no seu e-mail as novidades da Cardiologia! Nessa primeira parte  do episódio deCobertura dos destaques do ACC 2024 Luís Augusto convida André Feldman e Guilherme Arruda para conversar sobre os estudos:EMPACT-MI; DANGER-SHOCK;REDUCE-AMIE claro que além de apresentar os dados dos trabalhos esse time discute sobre os potenciais vieses e o impacto  no dia a dia.

In this episode of Don't Miss a Beat, Javed Butler, MD, joins hosts Muthiah Vaduganthan, MD, MPH, and Steve Greene, MD, for a breakdown of the EMPACT-MI trial, including primary results, secondary findings, how data from DAPA-MI and EMPACT-MI complement each other, and what is next for the SGLT2 inhibitor class.  Key Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - Trial Design and Results 07:00 - Inclusion Criteria and Patient Characteristics 10:53 - Primary Results of EMPACT-MI 14:34 - Subgroup Analyses 15:27 - Implications for Post-MI Patient Population  19:53 - Takehome Messages for Care 23:39 - Kidney Outcomes in Post-MI Patient Population

In this feature segment of asPERusual, guest listener and patient partner Kathy Smith offers a short recap and her key takeaways from last week's episode focused on the SPOR Chronic Pain Network. She also leaves you with "points to ponder," including her vision for the future of Canadian patient engagement in research based on her personal experiences and all we've heard in Season 2 to date. Whether you haven't yet listened to last week's episode, or you have and are interested in hearing someone else's take on it, this short (~10 minute) segment is for you! As a heads up -- the episode opens with a notice about the "Health Data for All of Us: Earning Trust Through Transparency" public forum that is being put on by Health Data Research Network Canada on April 23rd, 2024. Keep listening for more details about this free and exciting hybrid event.Episode Transcript:Anna:Hi everyone! Welcome back to onePERspective – a triweekly segment focused on hearing a patient partner's recap and reflections on the previous week's episode of asPERusual - a podcast for practical patient engagement. My name is Anna Chudyk and I am your host. In less than two minutes, I will hand things over to Kathy Smith, a patient partner from Thunder Bay. Kathy is once again set to offer her onePERspective on last week's episode of asPERusual focused on the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Chronic Pain Network. All of the views expressed are her own.Now before I hand things over to Kathy, I would like to briefly bring your attention to a public form that is being put on by Health Data Research Network Canada on April 23, 2024 in Montreal Canada. The forum's title is Health Data for All of Us - Earning Trust Through Transparency. If you are interested in joining academic researchers, community groups, members of the public, industry leaders, and policymakers in timely and thought-provoking discussions about the issues of trust and transparency in the use of health data in Canada, this forum is for you! This day-long event is open to the public, and a hybrid event, meaning that you can attend virtually or in-person. You should note however that there is a charge of $10 if you would like to attend in person and are a member of the public, a community group or student; the tickets go up in price dependent on whether you are a researcher or from the public or private sectors. The stellar lineup of speakers includes health data researchers, data equity advocates and patient partners committed to building trust among the public in the access, use and sharing of health data. There is a limited amount of available tickets so be sure to snag yours - we've posted a link to the event on our Substack or you can always Google, Health Data for All of Us - Earning Trust Through Transparency public forum. I'll be checking out the event virtually so hopefully I will see you there!Alright, now over to you Kathy. Please take it away with your onePERspective.Kathy Smith:Thank you, Anna, for all the hard work you've done to show us a variety of platforms for engaging patients in research. Readers can see common threads developing throughout each of them, but they are in for something new with the CPN's platform. That's the Chronic Pain Network. Other chronic diseases like arthritis, cancer, heart and stroke, or diabetes engage with long standing, recognized medical disciplines with well entrenched power imbalances that are undergoing adjustments in attitude and in collaborative strategies to accommodate patients as partners. The Chronic Pain Network, made up of a multi-stakeholder group, including patient partners, were the original ones who lobbied the College of Physicians and Surgeons to recognize pain as a brand new standalone, certified medical discipline. So lived experience partners and the medical and clinical experts worked in tandem right from the get go in this brand new field of medicine. They started out as equal shareholders developing this new discipline. One group did not have dominance over the other. Their network did not have to write a power imbalance so they could move forward smoothly and quickly. Together they will be evolving the pain discipline traditions while they also grow their already strong strategies for research and supports for patient engagement.It is significant to note that Norman, a medical member of the Chronic Pain Network, considered listening skills to be of utmost importance for building a respectful, collaborative relationship. The Lived Experience member Delane concurred. Listen carefully because much can be learned when you engage open minded. Is open mindedness then, the secret sauce to relationship building? Delaine suggested — attitude is everything.Attitude, not aptitude, determines altitude.As you have heard in every asPERusual podcast to date, building a strong relationship is the foundation for successful engagement, and it takes a patience of time and a whole lot of money to do it right. CIHR (Canadian Institute for Health Research) was their long time financial backer as they formed and set out their vision and values. They've even branched off a pediatric pain subnetwork for their special needs and interests. Time and money help this diverse group of stakeholders create high functioning committees that have worked to educate all future health care professionals. Norman suggested that researchers, as well as patients, could access their shared body of knowledge through the hub to connect, contribute, collaborate, and learn more about chronic pain etiology and treatments. Access is set up through the Canadian Pain Network's website. It's really nice to see such cooperation and collaboration and equality in the relationship. Research studies for patients led by patients are also now in the works in this brand new co-created field of medical discipline. Well done all.PERsonally Speaking – Points to PonderThis time it's just one. There is a current ad on TV enticing potential lottery winners to dream big and then to dream bigger. Is patient engagement in research ready to do that too?I dream of an epicenter — a national umbrella for all visions and missions from all of these great platforms for engaging patients in research. AsPERusual is highlighting excellent patient engaged in research plans with common strategies and some uniquely suited to their focus group. Ones like the Canadian Cancer Society supporting patient-oriented research, EMPaCT, and the Canadian Pain Network, with more groups yet to come.But if research during the pandemic taught us anything, it was that the sum is greater than any of its parts. We saw research moved further and faster when it was handled on a collective, large scale, under a global umbrella, and not in individual silos. NATO was a very effective good example of a sole source funding agency and a network of networks facilitating military research around the world. They teamed up, they divided the tasks, they subtracted the duplications, and they multiplied their successes, strategizing for pandemic prevention and remediation.So can all our PER groups dream big? Can we collectively create a national epi-center for all things related to engagement of patients and research? A one stop shop, a network of networks and epicenter that could be tasked to manage sole source funding for research projects involving patient engagement. A national database manager to match up the right research project requests with the right patients with lived experience. Education and training experts for both researchers and patients. Knowledge assimilation and mobilization of findings. I think this is a big gap in research. Sharing results with the general public. Perhaps my dream agency can handle that for them. Administrators for patient reimbursements using one universal tracking system. Nothing is more tedious, tiresome and stress producing for me at least than handling all of that reimbursement requirement for the different agencies I work for. Administrators to manage remuneration with defined tasks and set fees. So let's dream big.Anna:Thanks so much Kathy for offering your ONEperspective. I always enjoy listening to what stuck out to you the most about last week's episode. I am really glad that you brought up the important concept of power dynamics and the recurring message related to the importance of positive attitudes, openness, and working together in true partnership. I also really appreciate you sharing how all of season 2's episodes can be applied to creating a future vision for Canadian patient engagement in research, in much the same way as our study that inspired this podcast. I have no doubt that you have inspired others to dream big, in much the same way as you have.As we close this episode, I'd like to remind you, the listener, to please be sure to check out our website, asperusual.substack.com, to access our interactive episode transcripts and listen to previous episodes. If you have any questions or comments, please be sure to shoot me an email at anna.asperusual@gmail.com. In 2 weeks, I'll be back with Annie LeBlanc and Yvonne Pelling to shine a light on the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research National Training Entity. Until then, lets try to bring an open and positive attitude to all that we do and keep up our efforts to make patient engagement the standard, or as per usual. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

In this feature segment of asPERusual, guest listener and patient partner Kathy Smith provides a short recap and her key takeaways from last week's episode exploring EMPaCT's meaningful and purposeful approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion in patient engagement in research. Whether you haven't yet listened to last week's episode, or you have and are interested in hearing someone else's take on it, this short (

Episode overviewIn this episode, guests Ambreen Sayani and Omar Khan, members of Equity-Mobilizing Partnerships in Community (EMPaCT) discuss the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in patient engagement in research. They highlight their group's work in creating meaningful collaborations between patients and healthcare providers and offer insights and resources for those interested in incorporating EDI in their own projects. Listen here or wherever you download your podcasts!Meet our guestsOmar Khan is an organizer and advocate working with newcomer refugees and refugee claimants. He connects with families all across the Greater Toronto Area. Since November 2019, with residents and agency employees, he coordinates a resident-led group called Engaged Communities that focuses on youth development and mobilizing and amplifying community voices, particularly youth and newcomer voices. His involvement in healthcare advisory councils comes out of seeing the unequal health outcomes for many refugee newcomers compared to longtime residents. In addition to being a member of EMPaCT, he is currently a co-chair of the East Toronto Health Partners' Community Advisory Council.Dr. Ambreen Sayani (MD, PhD) is a Scientist at the Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital and an Assistant Professor (status) at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She is Principal Investigator for the Improving Cancer Care Equity (ICCE) Research Program that aims to improve cancer outcomes for all populations groups by promoting equitable cancer prevention, early detection and access to high quality care. Dr. Sayani holds a six-year, Transition-to-Leadership Stream career development award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). She is a Health Equity Expert Advisor for the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), a member of the Medical Advisory Committee for the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN), and co-initiator of Equity Mobilizing Partnerships in Community (EMPaCT). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

The first live Full Circle episode of 2024 did not disappoint! A big thank you goes out to Saturday's guests for a compelling and informative conversation on Human Trafficking. As a survivor, Ashley Faison shares the powerful story of her lived experience with trafficking. She shares how easy it is for people to get caught up in the game. Now, over 10 years free from life, she is passionate about sharing her story to educate, inform and empower. Family, did you know that Sacramento is #2 in the nation for trafficking? It's right here in our backyard. Leia Schenk, founder of EMPACT and her team at Project TAKE are prepared to educate, advocate, and bring awareness to the forefront and you can too. Attend the Free Human Trafficking Awareness Summit this Thursday, January 11th from 4-8pm. The event is open to all and is a great way to gain more awareness on the topic. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-trafficking-awareness-summit-tickets-769578599307?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Follow @empact_org on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iammswanda/support

Mike Benitez hosts Scott Schneider, CEO of HTX Labs, to discuss the future of learning. Hear about how a small startup pivoted into working with the Air Force and how they've used immersive learning in XR to change the way the Air Force trains aircraft maintainers and pilots. For those who like #military #technology #aviation #airforce #learning #training #XR  #VR ---- Links • Sign up for the Merge's ⁠amazing newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! • ⁠Mike Benitez LinkedIn • HTX Labs website • HTX Labs email: collaborate@htxlabs.com ---- Follow us on... • ⁠Instagram⁠ • ⁠Facebook⁠ • ⁠X (Twitter)⁠ • ⁠LinkedIn⁠ • ⁠Website⁠ ---- Show Notes (00:53) intro (01:54) HTX Labs origin story (05:22) what is XR (07:10) EMPACT (10:57) VR and Air Force pilot training (13:58) the “aha” moment (16:52) Pilot Training Next    (21:15) Crew chiefs and maintainers (23:23) ATO/cybersecurity (24:59) working with the Pentagon (26:35) the importance of a contract vehicle (33:10) SBIR story (38:45) questions to ask XR/VR vendors (44:13) outro

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Books build bridges and break down walls. And this episode's discussion is proof of it. I'm joined with my friend and fellow author, Jane Gleeson, author of Who Stole My Ovaries?. She is a heart-centered support for women who are facing fertility challenges. Her book is raw and honest and real, and our conversation on this episode is too. As someone who navigated fertility concerns myself, I appreciate Jane's insights and even wish I had known her or read her book years ago myself.  There is power in story and connecting our stories as well. Jane's book has stories interwoven throughout, and in doing so, she connects many stories of women just like me who didn't have the picture perfect pregnancies. Books offer honest opportunities to talk about things many are fearful of. Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Stephanie Feger of the emPower PR Group is passionate about emPowering nonfiction writers, authors and authorpreneurs with laser-focused marketing strategies and tactics to help them write books that sell, promote their books to those who need and want them most, and build a meaningful business from a message that is emPowering. As an author of three books herself—including her newly released book, Make Your Author emPact, Stephanie merges her love for writing books and her skillset in marketing them, to help nonfiction authors make their author emPact. She doesn't believe in movement without strategy, and always keeps strategy front and center. She has also seen how emPowered people emPower people. In fact, her business is built around it! Stephanie's website: https://empowerprgroup.com/   SuccessGrid FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successgridinsiders   SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/   Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg176/   If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid  

From the moment I met Julie Wanzer, I knew she was a rockstar. Was it her energy? Possibly! She's filled to the brim with more positivity than I thought one person could hold. Was it her passion? For sure! She loves what she does and it shows. But when I really knew we could be besties was when I learned that her forthcoming book was on LinkedIn! (And if you've been around her for a while, you know my stance on the platform. It's one of the two nonnegotiables I believe every author needs.) Reading her book was a joy, but spending time with her recording this podcast was even more! Together, Julie and I are moving LinkedIn mountains for authors, and we hope you become emPowered to embrace all the platform has to offer. Tune in to this episode and get some LinkedIn tips you will want to write down and use immediately! Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Today we are going to talk about a rule which has been used by all successful people of the world and that rule is THE 5 HOUR RULE. This rule was coined by Michael Simmons, who is the founder of Empact. Its concept is very simple: It doesn't matter how busy successful people are, they always spend at least an hour a day, or five hours a week, learning and practicing. And they do this across their entire career.  What is the 5-Hour Rule? How people have become Millionaire and Billionaires by following it? What are the buckets of 5-Hour Rule? Why knowledge is the new money? How to use 5-Hour Rule for career success? आज हम एक ऐसे नियम के बारे में बात करने जा रहे हैं जिसका इस्तेमाल दुनिया के सभी सफल लोगों ने किया है और वह नियम है 5 घंटे का नियम। यह नियम माइकल सीमन्स द्वारा गढ़ा गया था, जो इम्पैक्ट के संस्थापक हैं। इसकी अवधारणा बहुत सरल है: इससे कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता कि सफल लोग कितने व्यस्त हैं, वे हमेशा दिन में कम से कम एक घंटा, या सप्ताह में पांच घंटे सीखने और अभ्यास करने में लगाते हैं। और ऐसा वे अपने पूरे करियर में करते हैं।      Connect with us on: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/readersbook... Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/readersbooks... Telegram : https://telegram.me/readersbooksclub Twitter : https://twitter.com/readerbooksclub

Did you know that 99.9% of businesses across the US are family businesses. Corporations tend to get the spotlight, but family businesses are the backbone of our country. Authors, you may be forming a family business too and never knew it. Tom Hubler is an author I'd had the pleasure of working with in various aspects of his family business consulting and speaking work. From website design to platform support, our team has rolled up our sleeves to help him support more family businesses. And today on The emPowered Author Podcast, he's sharing game-changing insights stemming from his book, The Soul of Family Business. Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

In today's episode, I have a fun conversation with Stephanie Feger about becoming an author who makes money with their book.   Stephanie, the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, is passionate about emPowering nonfiction writers, authors and authorpreneurs with laser-focused marketing strategies and tactics to help them write books that sell, promote their books to those who need and want them most, and build a meaningful business from a message that is emPowering. As an author of three books herself—including her newly released book, Make Your Author emPact—Stephanie merges her love for writing books and her skillset in marketing them, to help nonfiction authors make their author emPact.    She doesn't believe in movement without strategy, and always keeps strategy front and center. She has also seen how emPowered people emPower people. In fact, her business is built around it! Stephanie and I dish on:    - What holds people back in writing a book they always wanted to  - Tips to structure your time and resources to do the writing  - The missing link in the book writing process   - Why you need an author platform and how to build one Purchase your copy of Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz) TODAY!!!   Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you.   Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.   Resources mentioned:   Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)    Stephanie Feger's Podcast: The emPowered Author: A Marketing Podcast for Nonfiction Authors at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-author-a-marketing-podcast-for/id1575362449   Contact Stephanie Feger via Facebook or https://stephaniefeger.com/   **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**  

Today's guest is Jasmine Womack, Founder of the EMPACT Group, where she helps seasoned corporate professionals and entrepreneurs package their experience into a best-selling book, master the writing, self-publishing, and sales process, and transform their book into profitable courses and consulting programs!   Learn more about Jasmine Womack below: Website Facebook Instagram Youtube   ∗∗∗∗∗∗   Interested in signing up for Kajabi? SIGN UP NOW   If you enjoyed the podcast please leave a review and rating to help inspire more online entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level. Your review will help create more Kajabi Heroes.    Share this episode on social media & tag us to get a shoutout on the show:  Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn   Interested in being a guest on the podcast to share your Kajabi journey with the world? SIGN UP FOR OUR GUEST LIST!

Ketan Rahangdale with Unitea on the "Virtual Sessions" presented by The DJ Sessions 3/28/23   About Ketan -   Ketan believes music has the power to bring us all together. Ketan enjoys giving his feedback on any venture and helping fellow entrepreneurs reach their goals. Analytically-minded, he has started, worked with, advised, and raised capital for multiple ventures in the industries of Data Science, Clean-Tech, Energy, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Social Mobile/Web applications, Community & Crowd, and Tokenization. Ketan's first company, EarTop Technology, created the revolutionary product FLOW. FLOW is a device that plugs into the 3.5mm jack on on any audio device turning them into high fidelity wireless headsets. Ketan's current company, Unitea, rewards a community of super fans with experiential rewards from their favorite artists and brands. Ketan also works as Chairman of the Board of OTH: On The House, a creator monetization service for influencers. Ketan also has passions and much experience working with many non-profit groups, inclusive of the Young Entrepreneurship Council of America, Kairos Society, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, YPO, Empact 100, and more.   About The DJ Sessions - “The DJ Sessions” is a Twitch/Mixcloud "Featured Partner” live streaming/podcast series featuring electronic music DJ's/Producers via live mixes/interviews and streamed/distributed to a global audience. TheDJSessions.com The series constantly places in the “Top Ten” on Twitch Music and the “Top Five” in the “Electronic Music", “DJ", "Dance Music" categories. TDJS is rated in the Top 0.11% of live streaming shows on Twitch out of millions of live streamers. It has also been recognized by Apple twice as a "New and Noteworthy” podcast and featured three times in the Apple Music Store video podcast section. UStream and Livestream have also listed the series as a "Featured" stream on their platforms since its inception. The series is also streamed live to multiple other platforms and hosted on several podcast sites. It has a combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 125,000 viewers per week. With over 2,400 episodes produced over the last 12 years "The DJ Sessions" has featured international artists such as: BT, Youngr, Sevenn, Wuki, Scott Slyter, Simply City, Micke, Netsky, Rich DietZ, Bexxie, Boris, MJ Cole, Flipside, Skeeter, Bissen, Katie Chonacas, Hollaphonic, Lady Waks, Arty/Alpha 9, Miri Ben-Ari, DJ Ruby, DJ Colette, Nima Gorji, Kaspar Tasane, Andy Caldwell, Party Shirt, Plastik Funk, ENDO, John Tejada, Hoss, DJ Sash U, Arkley, Bee Bee, Cozmic Cat, Superstar DJ Keoki, Crystal Waters, Swedish Egil, Martin Eyerer, Dezarate, Maddy O'Neal, Sonic Union, Lea Luna, Belle Humble, Marc Marzenit, AthenaLuv, Maximillian, Inkfish, Kidd Mike, Michael Anthony, They Kiss, Downupright, Harry “the Bigdog” Jamison, DJ Tiger, DJ Aleksandra, 22Bullets, Carlo Astuti, Mr Jammer, Kevin Krissen, Amir Sharara, Coke Beats, Danny Darko, DJ Platurn, Tyler Stone, Chris Coco, Purple Fly, Dan Marciano, Johan Blende, Amber Long, Robot Koch, Robert Babicz, KHAG3, Elohim, Hausman, Jaxx & Vega, Yves V, Ayokay, Leandro Da Silva, The Space Brothers, Jarod Glawe, Jens Lissat, Lotus, Beard-o-Bees, Luke the Knife, Alex Bau, Arroyo Low, Camo & Crooked, ANG, Amon Tobin, Voicians, Florian Kruse, Dave Summit, Bingo Players, Coke Beats, MiMOSA, Drasen, Yves LaRock, Ray Okpara, Lindsey Stirling, Mako, Distinct, Still Life, Saint Kidyaki, Brothers, Heiko Laux, Retroid, Piem, Tocadisco, Nakadia, Protoculture, Sebastian Bronk, Toronto is Broken, Teddy Cream, Mizeyesis, Simon Patterson, Morgan Page, Jes, Cut Chemist, The Him, Judge Jules, DubFX, Thievery Corporation, SNBRN, Bjorn Akesson, Alchimyst, Sander Van Dorn, Rudosa, Hollaphonic, DJs From Mars, GAWP, Somna, David Morales, Roxanne, JB & Scooba, Spektral, Kissy Sell Out, Massimo Vivona, Moullinex, Futuristic Polar Bears, ManyFew, Joe Stone, Reboot, Truncate, Scotty Boy, Doctor Nieman, Jody Wisternoff, Thousand Fingers, Benny Bennasi, Dance Loud, Christopher Lawrence, Oliver Twizt, Ricardo Torres, Patricia Baloge, Alex Harrington, 4 Strings, Sunshine Jones, Elite Force, Revolvr, Kenneth Thomas, Paul Oakenfold, George Acosta, Reid Speed, TyDi, Donald Glaude, Jimbo, Ricardo Torres, Hotel Garuda, Bryn Liedl, Rodg, Kems, Mr. Sam, Steve Aoki, Funtcase, Dirtyloud, Marco Bailey, Dirtmonkey, The Crystal Method, Beltek, Darin Epsilon, Kyau & Albert, Kutski, Vaski, Moguai, Blackliquid, Sunny Lax, Matt Darey, and many more. In addition to featuring international artists TDJS focuses on local talent based on the US West Coast. Hundreds of local DJ's have been featured on the show along with top industry professionals. We have recently launched v3.1 our website that now features our current live streams/past episodes in a much more user-friendly mobile/social environment. In addition to the new site, there is a mobile app (Apple/Android) and VR Nightclubs (Oculus). About The DJ Sessions Event Services - TDJSES is a WA State Non-profit charitable organization that's main purpose is to provide music, art, fashion, dance, and entertainment to local and regional communities via events and video production programming distributed via live and archival viewing. For all press inquiries regarding “The DJ Sessions”, or to schedule an interview with Darran Bruce, please contact us at info@thedjsessions.

I bet if you sat down for only a minute and reflected, you could identify a turning point in your career. Something happened that changed everything for you. Maybe it was a personal experience or it could have been a professional one. Either way, it turned your life upside down. While it may sound like more fun to run away from those times, it's best to trudge through, and Mike Amato is proof of that. Mike started a job that came with great opportunities, including a side dish of a major crisis. What could have derailed his career, however, turned out to be the pivotal peak of it, empowering him to empower others in ways he hadn't ever dreamed possible. Mike Amato and I had the opportunity to work together on his book, The Better Way to Win, and I'm elated to invite you into a chat we had about what emPact is all about… especially when the situation is  less than ideal. Instead of seeing lemons, Mike found a way to make sweet lemonade.  Take a listen into our conversation.Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

When women come together, beautiful things happen. But when women come together and collectively share their stories, emPowering things happen. Lisa Pinnock and the ladies she's collaborated with are living proof of it. She's supported dozens of women in becoming empowered to share their stories of triumph, hardship and perseverance. And, not only did the women she supported walk away stronger, they walked away authors in one of two beautiful anthologies called Uncover Your Light. I get cold chills thinking about it, knowing the emPact these women and these books are having. On International Women's Day, I couldn't imagine a better guest for the podcast than Lisa, especially since today is the release of her newest book, We Rise in Power. This anthology is amplifying women of color and inspiring all to use our voices for change. I recently was reminded that our words create worlds, and if we want a world that is better, we need to use our voices to make that happen. Join Lisa and I as we discuss the power of our voices during today's episode. Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Stop looking for the change; become it. It's become a thread in my life for probably over a decade now when I began writing Color Today Pretty. It's been a cornerstone to how I see my personal life and interactions with others. But when I had the opportunity to read Self-Elected by lisa wise, I realized that it is a responsibility of business owners to… actually, it's a privilege. lisa is the owner of a successful suite of property management businesses in the DC area, but as with most people, behind the person is a story that shaped her story. lisa experienced a childhood that was short on housing and security, and instead of continuously looking for it, she found it and now helps others found it too. She became the change the world needed… she needed. And her businesses are built from it, serving people and communities along the way. I'm so excited to welcome you into a meaningful conversation lisa and I had about emPact… specifically the emPact each one of us has on the world, on business and with books. I've had the pleasure of reading her book, creating her book marketing plan, supporting her initiatives and more. But beyond any emPact I've been able to impart on her, she's the one who's left an emPact on me. Want to hear why? Join us for a conversation that I am confident will leave you ready to self-elect.Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Author, Speaker and Chief Strategist of the emPower PR Group Stephanie Feger speaks about what makes up a brand and how an author's brand can be incorporated into their books and writing and vice versa. Learn about the importance of discoverability and consistency across all platforms and what to keep in mind as you expand your reach.Stephanie Feger, owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, is passionate about emPowering nonfiction writers, authors and authorpreneurs with laser-focused marketing strategies and tactics to help them write books that sell, promote their books to those who need and want them most, and build a meaningful business from a message that is emPowering. As an author of three books herself—including her newly released book, Make Your Author emPact—Stephanie merges her love for writing books and her skillset in marketing them, to help nonfiction authors make their author emPact. She doesn't believe in movement without strategy, and always keeps strategy front and center. She has also seen how emPowered people emPower people. In fact, her business is built around it! Learn more at www.emPowerPRGroup.com and connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @empowerprgroup.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

To sell books requires people to know about them. To ensure the right people know about them, you need to know who your target audience is and where they go for trusted info. Then, you need a plan to be seen as a trusted source so you can be visible there. It sounds simple and it can be as long as you don't give up on doing it. It needs a plan and it needs commitment to the plan. That's where the fireworks happen. For many authors, this is either the exciting part of book marketing or the terrifying part. If it excites you, fantastic! If it terrifies you, you aren't alone. Remember that it's selfish if you don't share, but when you do make sure it's about them, not you. The best visibility is the type that is meant to help someone in the process. Don't write a book in silence. Don't launch a book and never talk about it. Don't create a business and let worry hold you back from telling anyone that you can support their needs. Instead, be the author who is proud that you are writing something that the world will soon fall in love with. Be the author who let's people in on your journey and invites them to help you. Be the author who wants to help people by making their lives a bit easier with your business. That's the author who is making an emPact. And, author friend, that's you. On this episode of The emPowered Author Podcast, I share the three key elements you need to create a visibility plan and make it happen. If we could help you plan your visibility efforts, let's chat. Visit our website to schedule a time for us to connect and let's get you set up to succeed this year and beyond!Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

When major disasters strike, organizations and volunteers from all around the world answer the call to respond. Empact Northwest is one of those  organizations, with more than 30 disaster deployments over the past decade, including their current deployment to support earthquake relief efforts in Turkey. Born in 2010 after responding to the Haiti earthquake, Empact has been serving communities across the globe ever since - saving lives, and building upon their mission.Today on the show, Executive Director of Empact Northwest, Jake Gillanders, shares insights on a range of topics, including Empact's current response in Turkey, how they decide where and when to deploy, the world of NGOs pre- and post-Haiti, why preparedness and partnerships are so important, and a whole lot more. Empact Northwest is a non-profit, non-governmental entity providing rescue, medical, and logistical support to those affected by disaster worldwide; preparedness support to communities in need; and professional rescue training.To donate rescue supplies to Empact's mission, visit their Amazon list here.To learn more about Empact Northwest, visit their website.Want to apply to volunteer with Empact? Visit here!Follow Empact: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube– – – – – Introduction (00:20)Empact's current deployment to Turkey (00:35)Deciding where, and when, to go (01:50)Type of personnel Empact staffs and deploys (03:40)The immediate response to getting the call (05:30)Inventory management for emergency response (07:25)First decisions once on the ground (09:50)Empact's origins responding to the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti (12:45)The revolution in the NGO community post-Haiti (19:30)Why preparedness and partnerships are so important (22:10)Future of Empact and evolving their mission (31:10)Where to learn more and get involved (35:40)Support the show-- -- -- -- --HOST Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here. Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInTheme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission).

I 100% believe that divine appointments happen daily, and my meeting Shannon Carroll is proof of it.✔️ We were both at the same writer's retreat.✔️ We had some overlapping connections.✔️ Our paths crossed one morning which began a conversation that would turn into not just amazing author connections but a deep friendship too.✔️ And, on top of it all, a diagnosis I was newly navigating had similarities to what her husband had experienced and they wrote a book about it.This connection was destined for emPact on so many levels from the very beginning however, it required an openness for learning, feedback and growth to bring it all together. Shannon Carroll is the co-author of the beautiful book, One Thing Remains.  I've had the pleasure of reading her book, creating her marketing plan, conducting a VIP Day and more. And while we discuss the ins and outs of all of this on today's episode, my hope is that you walk away realizing that we never know what the next moment offers. In her story, a next moment created a terrifying situation. And then, years later, a next moment created our friendship.Here are some of my favorite highlights from this episode: Learn how Shannon and I met, and how our lives became interwoven. This is a living, breathing example of how we are all just 1-2 degrees away from the people who need us most. (1:13)Shannon shares her family's story and what it was like for her husband to unexpectedly become impacted by amnesia. (4:28)After experiencing such a traumatic occurrence, Shannon shares that her family has learned from it. (12:35)During a planning meeting with Shannon, I undercovered the emPact of “why.” We discuss how asking why questions led Shannon to re-evaluate her marketing efforts and the churn she was doing. (15:28)When working with Shannon, I noticed she was doing a lot but wasn't sure if it was reaping the rewards. We discuss how emPact (and many times money) can be an indicator of if something is working. (19:06)Shannon shares some of her favorite take-aways working with the emPower PR Group and how it has positioned her for success. (25:22)If you are a nonfiction author who is interested in a Marketing Plan VIP Day to help you, your book and your business grow, the emPower PR Group can help. Visit our website to learn more.Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

How many hats do you have to wear to make your author emPact? ⇢You have a writer hat. And, you are likely comfy with that one. I mean, you have to write a book to make a book happen.⇢You have your author hat. Most authors learn the ins and outs of authorship. We know that to become an author requires us to publish a book and all. ⇢And, you have an authorpreneur hat, too. But authorpreneurship isn't something every author realizes that they have signed up for. (And I promise you that if you are writing a book and you want people to buy it, you are an authorpreneur.)During a previous livestream that Jennifer Crosswhite and I host on Wednesdays, we discussed insights into authorpreneurship and what it would take for authors to make this their year to own the authorpreneur hat. I'm excited to invite you into that conversation on this episode of The emPowered Author Podcast. If we could help you plan for a successful year ahead (or book launch ahead), let's chat. Visit our website to schedule a time for us to connect and let's get you set up to succeed this year and beyond!Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

During the pandemic, so many of us found ourselves contemplating what our dreams were and the path we were taking to make them happen. I've heard from many authors, time and time again, that the book that they would one day write moved up on the priority list. I have had the pleasure of meeting an author who wrote reflections during that time and published an amazing book from it. I just spoke to an author who used the time to put his life story on paper. And, today you'll hear from a dear friend of mine, Elisabeth Swan, who found herself reflecting openly through LinkedIn during this time, only to have her followers start asking about a book that she was going to write and didn't know was needed. Guess what… that book will be coming out this year! Elisabeth Swan is an author we've had the pleasure of working with in various ways, and today we dig into the value of feedback, how you can create demand for a book while you are crafting it, why the blog to book concept never goes out of style, and how collaboration is the name of the game. Learn more about her book and her message. Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

I'm on a quest for being able to better define emPact… and I'm talking about the emPact that we have around here that is spelled a bit differently. This emPact has greater… well… emPact. emPact happens when people are vulnerable, when we let down our guard and be honest with ourselves in a way that not just changes us but changes others. Every author has the potential to make their author emPact, and Katie Anderson is proof of it. Katie's book, Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn, highlights how real emPact happens when we are vulnerable… because that's where true learning happens. I've had the pleasure of supporting Katie for several years, and helping her and her book make an emPact.Marketing should emPower you, not be the bane of your existence. (I see you, author... and I know that you likely despise the word and all that comes with it!) You've found your one-stop-shop for marketing insights from an author who has been there, done that, and knows exactly what you need. The emPowered Author Podcast is the deep-dive, share all the good stuff marketing podcast for nonfiction authors who know the power of marketing and want innovative, out-of-the box strategies and tactics that are realistic, attainable and impactful. It's hosted by me, Stephanie Feger, who happens to be the author of several books and the owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, a boutique marketing solution for nonfiction authors. If you'd like to explore how we could help you, take advantage of our 15-minute chit-chats for some focused marketing insights and learn more about our offerings. Also, follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Every author has the potential to make their author emPact, and Wendy Cocke is proof of it. Wendy's book, Making Flex Work, has allowed her the opportunity to help others... and she credits this podcast and Stephanie's insights to helping her do just that!  In this episode of The emPowered Author Podcast, Stephanie and Wendy discuss how authors can make an emPact, and the power of Stephanie's message found throughout this podcast and in her book, Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why. Follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

When some people say that they have "been there, done that" it means they aren't open to trying something again. Others, like me, see that phrase a bit differently. In fact, it's wisdom shared and that's what this episode is all about. In this episode of The emPowered Author Podcast I read a chapter from my new book, Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why, and it just so happens that chapter is called Been There, Done That and It's Time I Wrote a Book About It. Knowledge is powerful, especially when it comes from people who want to pour into others. I knew it was time to write a book that other people could benefit from... authors specifically. Enjoy an insider peek into one of my favorite chapters. Follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Some people write a book because they have a dream to do so. Figuratively of course! They can envision a world where their name is on a book and they are making an emPact with it. Welp, I never had that type of dream. Instead, I had a literal one. A literal dream put me on this journey to write a book which later took me on the journey to help authors around the world market theirs. This week, in celebration of the launch of my third book, Make Your Author emPact, I wanted to share with you a bit about how I became an author from a dream.In this episode of The emPowered Author Podcast learn about the book that changed everything for me. And, if you want to ensure your book does the same, order a copy of Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why. I think you'll find it helpful!Follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

There are a handful of days in my life that I'll never forget. And today is added to it! It's the launch of my newest book, Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why.  Ahh! Today calls for a celebration, and I am so excited to share with you a sneak peek into the top three things I learned while launching this book.I will never, ever take for granted the journey an author is on. And this book reminded me just how emotional and meaningful it is. It would mean the world to me if you would purchase a copy of my book today so that you can ensure that those who need you book's message can and do! Make Your Author emPact is available today in paperback and eBook. Follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today. https://go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

Writing a book on emPact got me thinking … I wonder what some of my family feels about it. Specifically, I was curious if there were authors who had made an emPact in their lives like authors had made an emPact in mine. So I decided to ask them. And I had way too much fun in the process.I learned that I take for granted small nuggets of information, because asking this question and hearing their answers was honestly such beautiful moments for me. They were excited to share (well, except my youngest who I caught when he was hangry) and I learned even more about them in the process. In this episode of The emPowered Author Podcast we are kicking off a week of pop-up episodes around author emPact because it's a big week around here!  Make Your Author emPact: Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach & Achieve Your Why,  releases tomorrow! And we are celebrating. Follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Often it's the little things, and not the flashy technology or slick user interface that make a product or experience memorable. The handwritten note from customer service, or the humorous quote that pops up as you're waiting for a screen to load. Our guest today, Felicia Hatcher, calls these “moments of enchantment,” and she advocates for more opportunities for a human touch, as artificial intelligence and machine learning push us in the opposite direction. Felicia is the CEO of Black Ambition, an organization founded by Pharrell Williams that works towards closing the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship. Prior to her current role, she was Chief Popsicle and co-owner of Feverish Ice Cream, and was Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Center for Black Innovation. In our conversation, we talk about the perpetual growth and achievement across her career, what she learned bootstrapping her ice cream business from her parent's backyard to Fortune 500 clients, and how her entrepreneurial experiences shape the way she advises and mentors students and entrepreneurs. Bio Felecia Hatcher is on a mission to rid communities of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and government officials to create inclusive and diverse tech/startup ecosystems as the Co-Founder of Code Fever, Black Tech Week and Tribe Cowork and Urban Innovation Lab.  Hatcher has raised over 3 million dollars to support Code Fever's work which sits at the intersection of economic development and inclusive innovation. As an Author, Social Entrepreneur and the former Chief Popsicle of Feverish Ice Cream, Hatcher was named one of the Empact 100 Top 100 Entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by the White House and Kauffman Foundation in 2011, a 2014 White House Champion of Change for STEM Access and Diversity, Ruth Shack Honoree, 2017 Comcast/Nationswell Tech Impact Allstar, a Black Enterprise 2017 TechConnext Game Changer and 2016 Innovator of the Week, Essence Magazine Tech Master, and featured on the NBC Today Show, MSNBC, FORBES, INC, The Cooking Channel, & Grio's 100 African American's Making History.  

What is ethical marketing? What's an example of ethical marketing? What is the impact of ethical marketing practices? We explore these questions with Tori Martin the founder and CEO of Good Marketing Co. Tori created an agency that focuses on the relationships with people and always remembering there is a human on the other side of the transaction. She doesn't use shame or blame tactics to get customers. As the founder of Empact™️ she teaches companies how to market ethically. Where you can connect with Tori MartinWebsite: https://www.goodmarketingco.agency/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodmarketingco.agency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorianmartin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodmarketingco.agency Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/goodmarketingcanchangetheworld/ Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.Connect with us:To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com.Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn - we appreciate your support!www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.comYou can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanaticDana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR ConsultingGoogle -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavxYou can find Russ @reliable.remediationRuss Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster RestorationGoogle: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

This episode of The Jake Dunlap Show features Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and 4x LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing. Growing up as an immigrant to the US instilled many unique lessons in Shama.She learned to be responsible for her siblings, helped with the family business, and soaked in learnings about the real world early in life. She shares how she started increasing her credit score as a teen and taking community college classes as a high school student.These practical moves optimized Shama's road to entrepreneurship, allowing her to finish college and masters in just 5 years. Shama then founded her own company out of necessity and, in hindsight, all her previous setbacks turned out to be foundation blocks for a successful business career.   She shares how she got deeply involved with social media and the many creative ways she used the system to her advantage. Shama's lessons for listeners are if you have a good idea, there is always a way, and obstacles are not walls but challenges to be figured out.QUOTES:13:07 "I have a genuine kind of love for the underdog and for what I considered the hidden gems and, through my work, through what I do, it's so much about of is amplifying it and help them kind of navigate the rocky terrain."20:41 "I was kind of the optimizer, like how can I optimize my way through school while making sure I helped my parents get food on the table or whatever they needed, whatever, like not just financial, but kind of emotional support being the eldest."28:35 "I think exposing minorities and underserved communities with these kinds of opportunities is massive because you can be what you can't see and you don't know what's out there because we don't know what's out there."39:53 "What was so exciting was that (social media) was this great equalizer. If you had good ideas, you could make it happen. I mean, remember, not only was I talking about marketing and social media and marketing and the digital age, I was walking the talk."45:12 "When I first started and I used to do all these talks about social media, I talk about your digital footprint. But it's not your footprint anymore, it's your entire identity. And you get to determine what that looks like. So you're not stuck with who you are in the physical world. You can be a lot of things." More About ShamaShama moved to the US from Goa, India when she was 9 years old. She was exposed to entrepreneurship very early on as she witnessed her parents hustle to survive in a new country. One definitive characteristic of Shama is her creativity in turning setbacks into opportunities.She hacked her way through school by taking college classes while in high school so that she entered the University of Texas as a junior. She found ways and means to get the necessary permissions to take even more classes, something which required simple curiosity and sheer willpower to do so.Another unique tidbit about Shama is that she graduated college debt-free. By learning how to manage her finances as a teen, she was able to prioritize the future and took the necessary steps to secure it, a far cry from what her peers were concerned with at the time.   Immediately after graduation, she founded her company Zen Media and was the first person to write a book on social media. She had her pulse on the future and recognized that this is not a trend and its genesis will alter the way people do life and business in the near future. Shama has been recognized for her marketing prowess by Forbes, Business Insider, Inc, Empact 100, and many more and has been awarded for her genius, earning her the monikers “Zen Master of Marketing” and “millennial master of the universe.”Find out more about Shama and connect with her in the following links:Website - https://shamahyder.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamahyder/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shamahyder/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShamaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShamaHyderPage/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ShamaTVLearn more about Jake Dunlap and Skaled by visiting the links below:Jake Dunlap:Personal Site - http://jakedunlap.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeTDunlapInstagram - http://instagram.com/jake_dunlap_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JakeTDunlap/Skaled:Website - https://skaled.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skaledYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsw_03rSlbGQkeLGMGiDf4Q

In a follow up to our previous episode, we ask some of our peers in the Spanish speaking community the same questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on their life and health, new perspectives and the world in front of them. Music by Jennifer Rauhouse and Mina Vining Resources: Childhelp.org, EMPACT, and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Our figures and data are referenced from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm

Our final episode of our pandemic series is an English Dub of our previous episode Covid-19: Un Nuevo Mundo. Music by Jennifer Rauhouse and Mina Vining Resources: Childhelp.org, EMPACT, and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Our figures and data are referenced from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm

Mentoring the next generation can be a difficult but uplifting experience. In this episode, we discover mentorship insights and experiences as our host, Samantha Postman, sits down for a talk with Justin Furtado, Co-Founder and Captain of Empowerment at EmPact. Samantha and Justin talk about mentorship, what they learned as both mentor and mentee, and paying it forward. A discussion on teachability and reciprocation is also featured in this conversation. Here is a great-jumping off episode, especially for listeners who wish to develop their mentorship skills. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!http://samanthapostman.comJoin the Samantha's Community today:Samantha Postman TwitterSamantha Postman LinkedinSamantha Postman YouTubeLife-Changing Writing Course Ship 30 for 30(Promo: $100 off enrollment with this link)

Our peers discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on their life and health, new perspectives and the world in front of them. Music by Jennifer Rauhouse and Mina Vining Resources: Childhelp.org, EMPACT, and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Our figures and data are referenced from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm

Felecia Hatcher is an Innovation Powerhouse, Personal Transformation Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author. Following a successful career in experiential marketing working with tech companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, she started a gourmet popsicle company with her husband. While building a hugely successful catering company and working with strategic partners like Paypal, Google, and Airbnb, Felecia and her husband also founded Code Fever to help other people become creators of technology. She now spends her time working with the Center for Black Innovation, advising startups, entrepreneurs, and students to build a business with limited funding. Her goal is to rid communities of innovation deserts, and she has been recognized with numerous awards, including Empact 100 Top 100 Entrepreneurs Under 30 in 2011 and honored as a 2014 White House Champion of Change for S.T.E.M Access and Diversity. Felecia joins me today to share her unconventional journey from working in marketing to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She reveals the vital elements that black entrepreneurs need for startup success when moving into the tech industry. She shares how she got the idea for her business book Start Your Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget and how you can use those ideas to launch a business with minimal capital. We discuss how digital marketing during the pandemic helped to level the playing field and why she believes the execution of goals is highly personal. She also shares how she is working with the Center for Black Innovation to give communities the tools they need to succeed in tech and why she is passionate about removing ‘innovation deserts' from minority communities. “We have to give our goals, our gifts, our genius a destination and tell it where to go.” - Felecia Hatcher This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Felecia Hatcher: Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rahim is the CEO and Co-Founder of SV Academy, an online, employer-driven school that helps underrepresented jobseekers break into non-coding careers in the tech industry. SV Academy was named the #2 Most Innovative Education Program by Fast Company. Prior to SV Academy, Rahim was the CEO and Co-Founder of Involver, an enterprise social media platform, which was acquired by Oracle and is now part of the Oracle Marketing Cloud. Post sale, he was a key account executive supporting the global field and inside sales organizations. Previously, he founded a web hosting company with his friend Husein while still in high school. Its sale (for $1.5m!) was negotiated while writing his senior year exams. Because of life circumstances, Rahim didn't end up going to a four-year college, or receiving his bachelors. A few years back, Rahim received an Empact 100 Award at the White House from Startup America and The Kauffman Foundation. Rahim was also named one of the Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 in America by Inc. Magazine, one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the San Francisco Business Times, and one of the Top 25 Digital Thought-Leaders by iMedia. Rahim loves helping and learning from people who are charting their own course. He's an investor or advisor to a number of start-ups, early-stage venture funds, and non-profit organizations. He's also been invited to speak at several cool places around the world like SXSW, President Obama's Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Dubai, MIT's $100K Business Plan Competition, Imperial Bank in Kenya and Startup Weekend in Egypt. I kick off the conversation with Rahim by asking him which city has the best economic opportunity. I was intrigued by his response. We discussed how sales and business have changed in the new remote working environment. Rahim shares his advice for other tech founders embarking on a startup. We talk about his founder's story which began in high school. The mission of his new company SV Academy is to train underrepresented people in remote areas to be able to participate in business. Rahim also shares some of his biggest challenges as a founder.“It could be because they have some disability that might prevent them from being there in person. But they've got the motivation, they've got the skill, they've got the know-how, and they're able to create, like this really compelling experience for their prospect without ever leaving their home. And that is most definitely the direction we're headed. And I think it will become the new norm again, with some selective, selective in person.” - Rahim FazalToday on Startups for Good we cover:-The role family and extended family play for a founder-The changes in jobs as more companies utilize remote workers-Human centered skill sets-Training people in sales and how it has changed-How to deal with imposter syndrome as a founderConnect with Rahim on Twitter https://twitter.com/rahimthedream and find out more about SV Academy on Twitter https://twitter.com/SVAhq and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/svahq/ and their website https://sv.academySubscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes!Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Startups For Good with your host, Miles Lasater. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast listening app.Don't forget to visit our website, connect with Miles on

Sometimes, life takes you on a path that's way different from the one you thought you'd be on. For Melonie DeRose, being a corporate lawyer was a big check mark on her to-do list. She was doing what she thought she was meant to do, and what everyone else said she was supposed to do. But when she realized most of her days were just spent on autopilot and not making her feel alive, Melonie knew there was something missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices