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Today we're going to do a deep dive into how to build wealth through real estate while traveling the country and completely stepping away from the day-to-day operations of your business. After all, it's 2021, and real estate investors can do everything remotely. So if you are someone that has this dream in the back of your mind; you dream of building a team to run the day-to-day operation of your business and of having enough passive income through real estate so that you can travel the country (while you're still young enough to enjoy it). If that sounds like you, you're going to love this show, because that's just what today's guest April Crossley has done. April retired at the age of 35 from a 13-year career in healthcare by investing in real estate. She sold her house this past year and now travels the US full-time in our RV with her husband and her dog while still doing real estate deals.   Show Notes It's not just luck that lands you with this lifestyle.  You need systems and processes for all the things that need to happen in your business. How a teenage mom on welfare finishes college, gets her master's degree, and goes on to build a successful real estate investing business Retiring from her healthcare career at 35 to travel the country full time How April can do 20-30 deals a year virtually Systems and processes Tips for raising private money from a private money lender herself Why you should never wait until you “need” money to set up those relationships How to get into real estate investing if you don't have any cash through JV partnerships Hard money lenders vs. private money lenders Why your creativity soars when you step away from your business There is so much information packed into this show, and you don't want to miss it.   Quote “You will never scale with hard money. Private money lenders refer you to other private money lenders, and they will be with you for the long haul. From the time you're flipping houses, to the time you're buying apartment buildings, to syndication, they are going to grow with you”.   You can find April at “Lazy Girl REI.” Be sure to check out her YouTube channel, where she has a lot of amazing content.  You can do that BY CLICKING HERE.   Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog Stop by the Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog for more great content and some awesome freebies.       .

Where should I splurge when designing my home? What’s the best white paint color? Can I mix patterns?   Your girl APRIL TOMLIN is BACK! And she’s dishing her BEST TIPS on how to design your home to feel like YOU.   AND! She’s also chatting about a HUGE announcement - and you’re hearing it here FIRST.   April is the owner and founder of April Tomlin Interiors - an in demand design business known for their texturized and distinctive style plus A-list clientele.   April also just so happens to be the helpful mastermind behind Landyn’s store layout in Nashville, TN.   In Season 1, April’s episode was one of the MOST downloaded episodes - so Landyn of course had to bring her back for Season 2!   Landyn + April chat about: April’s surprising passion behind interiors Answering Her #1 Question: How she got into interior design How April finds her rhythm of motherhood and business ownership (+ what her sacrifices look like right now)   And they are answering all of YOUR questions, like: Design trends coming in + out The best paint colors for walls and doors How to create a gallery wall  Best place to splurge on your home   If you’re ready for your home to feel like YOU - this episode is your new best friend.   Follow April here! https://www.instagram.com/apriltomlininteriors/?hl=en For full episode details, check out: https://www.livingwithlandyn.com/ep-54-april-tomlin-how-to-design-your-home-to-feel-like-you

What do you get when five women who have known each other for *decades* get together in a Zoom session? Some serious insight, big laughs, and a whole lot of love! April welcomed four of her closest girlfriends to conversate and reflect on her bariatric procedure. Some of the questions were tough and some "ah-ha" moments presented new insights and understanding about what it means to undergo and have a friend undergo bariatric surgery. If you are wondering how you can bring your girlfriends along for your WLS ride, this conversation is for you! Episode Topics: How weight- April's weight- impacted these relationships. How April told her friends she was having bariatric surgery. How she asked her friends for support pre and post-op. Their "take" on bariatric surgery. How relationships have changed post-op. What my friends wish I had told them about my bariatric procedure. We also encourage you to VIEW this podcast on our YouTube channel. We shared some graphics and images that aid our visual learners who listen and enjoy listening! If you like what you hear and see, follow/subscribe to the feed and leave us a review! Our goal is to create content that is of value to our community. If you have a topic, idea, question, or threat you would like us to explore in-depth, please leave us a comment on whatever platform you are listening to or watching from or message us directly on Instagram! We are @east2west_wls and welcome your feedback! Please like, share, and review this podcast- your review helps us grow and reach more people. Where to follow along: Instagram: @east2west_wls YouTube: East2West_WLS Jason: @tha_smithsonian April: @actively_april --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/support

Culture, Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Business   Summary   Despite what we've learned about leadership, there are still far too many leaders who don't place a high value on developing an empowering company culture. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, April Shprintz will talk about the immense value of pouring into your people. That and more on today's show.   Bob's Thought of the Day   We'll explore:   The main difference between company leaders who empower and those who don't.  Why companies with toxic cultures are teetering on the brink of disaster every day. The similar quality of so many successful company leaders.   Interview with April Shprintz   You'll discover:   What it means to “pour into your people.” How someone generously poured into April's life at a young age. Why problem-solving is so very key to sales success. The day first-grader April discovered that she was “poor” and what she did about it.  How April got her big break as a result of bringing immense value and...pouring in! Why people don't leave companies--they leave a culture.   Click to Tweet   What does it mean to “pour into your people?” Find out from the amazing @AprilShprintz in this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast. #leadership “Approach everyone as if they matter, because they do.” ~@AprilShprintz #success Powerful leadership principles shared by @AprilShprintz on this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast titled, “Pouring Into Your People” #success #leadership   Interview Links   DrivenOutcomes.com  April's Resources Connect with April on Facebook Connect with April on LinkedIn Follow April on Twitter Follow April on Instagram April's YouTube channel   Resources   Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way  Order The Go-Giver Order The Go-Giver Leader Order The Go-Giver Influencer GoGiverSalesAcademy.com Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop TheGoGiver.com GoGiverSpeaker.com Burg.com  How to Post a Review

Welcome to Season 2 of the East2West _WLS podcast! We are so excited to continue to dive deep into topics that are important to the bariatric community! This season, we will be talking with our community members about their journeys, discussing how to handle small ups and downs, explore how the stories we tell ourselves hold us back, and clear up some common misconceptions about bariatric surgery. To kick off this season, Jason and April explore what happens when we start to feel "normal" after weight loss surgery. Feeling back to normal is a good thing! But it can lead our brains to push us back into old habits and old ways of thinking. If we want to be successful after our procedure, we have to act differently; we have to live our lives in a way we have lived before. This change can have use craving our old ways, push us to seek our old patterns. Welcome to what we have started to call "The Danger Zone"of bariatric recovery- when we feel normal and allow our old habits and patterns to creep back into our lives. Listen on to hear how we have both April and Jason found themselves in the middle of the danger zone and what they are doing to get themselves out of it. Episode Topics: The Danger Zone of Bariatric recovery How to recognize you are in The Danger Zone How to get back on track How April and Jason are focusing on getting back on track and holding each other accountable. Episode Mentions: WW Wendy Rawlings Baritastic App We also encourage you to VIEW this podcast on our YouTube channel. We shared some graphics and images that aid our visual learners who listen and enjoy listening! If you like what you hear and see, follow/subscribe to the feed and leave us a review! Our goal is to create content that is of value to our community. If you have a topic, idea, question, or threat you would like us to explore in-depth, please leave us a comment on whatever platform you are listening to or watching from or message us directly on Instagram! We are @east2west_wls and welcome your feedback! Please like, share, and review this podcast- your review helps us grow and reach more people. Where to follow along: Instagram: @east2west_wls YouTube: East2West_WLS Jason: @tha_smithsonian April: @actively_april Thank you for being the best part of this community! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/support

April Dunford was a repeat vice president of marketing at various tech start-up companies before she finally transitioned into consulting. She focuses on positioning, where she helps customers understand their competition and target market. Listen as she tells Geordie Wardman what she does.  What You Will Learn How did April reposition her first product? How April and her team discovered the impact of repositioning Does your product influence the market? Importance of doing a market study The importance of understanding your competition  April’s journey into understanding positioning. How did she approach it? What is April’s advice to start-up companies that do not have enough customers? Why small businesses should begin with a thesis before creating a product Why companies should identify their target market Why you should know who your customer is and who is not Importance of copywriting in marketing Common mistakes that small businesses make before consulting a professional SaaS company Investor expectations vs. customer expectations In this episode Many successful entrepreneurs today never achieved success overnight. It took them many years to understand their product, learn and master their competitors, and know their target market. April says her first job was a startup company. As a junior, together with her team they did product repositioning from where she learned two things. Listen to this conversation to find out these two things. One critical thing that April walked away with was that positioning was crucial for the success of products in the market. At some point, April began teaching about positioning at a local University before transitioning into teaching small businesses. Today, she is a professional consultant. April gives Geordie a detailed story of her experience with repositioning her first product. This story is interesting, and you need to listen to it to get the concept behind it. While working for the startup, April's role was to conduct a market study to find out how the company’s product was doing in the market. The task involved calling 200 customers. From her survey, many of their customers were not interested in that product. Rather than focusing on how poorly the product was doing in the market, April and her team brainstormed transformation ideas. Their efforts paid handsomely, and the product received tremendous support and success. She says many customers still use the product to date. According to April, if she were to do it again today, she would pursue a different approach. Listen as she shares her sentiments with Geordie. How did April come up with the positioning strategy? She tells Geordie how she imagined someone could have done or even documented it (positioning) before. April embarked on research and enrolled in marketing classes. She would later discover a great book about positioning. Listen in to find out which book that is. She says the book was impactful, and many trainers still use it in master classes. This book explains the importance of positioning in detail, and April believes every marketer should read it. However, she is fast to note that this book will not tell you how to execute positioning. April furthered her studies in marketing school, where she learned more about positioning. Listen to her conversation with Geordie to find out what she gained from the lessons. In her quest to understand and execute positioning, April broke it down into various component pieces before establishing the best answer for each item. April says figuring the components out was not a difficult task. Listen to understand how she did it. She gives details on the relationship between products, unique features, and a competitive alternative. Listen to understand her explanation precisely. April opines that many companies only put products on the web, believing that willing customers will use the product. However, companies need to do more to ensure the target audience knows about your brand. She says a SaaS company can help improve the visibility of your product. April reiterates that for every product there is in a crowded market companies should establish who loves the brand and why they do. Companies should figure out what makes their products unique among their competitors. April speaks about this matter in detail. Listen in to capture everything that she says. She explains that people have numerous reasons for not buying a particular brand. However, your focus should be on the people that love your brand, which she calls a rare event, especially in the current competitive arena. Remember, people have many choices and can buy anything from anywhere. Understand why they would pick you over the others, to understand what you should change, or improve to meet their expectations. April says selling anything today amid the crowded market is a miracle that businesses should appreciate.  References April Dunford Net promoter April Dunford Twitter Obviously Awesome

Empowerment Journey Podcast Episode 40: April Jackson's Battle & Victories over Personal Challenges Host: Jennifer Jones-Bryant Guest: April Jackson Discussion: *April's journey of survival over domestic violence *How April gives back to the community. *Coaching and healing through building purposeful relationships *Anxiety Triggers *About the New Book: Wounds to Wisdom Produced by Elite Conversations Podcast https://www.eliteconversations.com/mypodcast.html

The Adult Chair is a powerful model for healing our wounds and becoming more empowered in our lives...but it has the power to change more than just ourselves. When we have the tools to navigate life’s challenges and respond differently to life, it can change everything around us! In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my friend April, who is sharing how The Adult Chair model helped her walk through one of the most difficult seasons of her life, first transforming her marriage that was in trouble and then almost losing her son in a terrible car accident. Through these uncertain and tragic situations, April found she was able to shift her perspective and not just change her response to life’s challenges but also transform her marriage and family. She shares how the model was easy to understand and applicable enough for her and her husband to use together and the surprising peace and clarity she had when she got the call no parent wants to get. April’s practice of busting stories, clinging to truth and being present through life’s challenges is hope and inspiration for all of us and a real-life example of how The Adult Chair can be used to help us transform whatever life throws our way.   Listen to discover: How The Adult Chair helped April and her husband get the breakthrough they were looking for in their marriage How busting stories and assumptions and connecting with their needs has helped April and her husband cultivate a new connection they didn’t think possible How April stayed grounded and in the moment even in the middle of shock and tragedy Avoiding the “what ifs” and worst-case scenario thoughts of the Adolescent How we can teach our children to live in their Adult Chair by modeling it as parents The power of owning our needs and learning to receive   “It’s not uncommon for us both to make up stories and assumptions in our marriage. It’s very easy to make up stories about each other (like) ‘Oh, he’s too busy; he doesn’t care.’ Or on the other hand, he’s thinking ‘I’m not worthy; she’s not attracted to me.’ When really the truth is, I’m exhausted or he’s exhausted.” - April “Having a true need and being able to share that with another is such a beautiful, deep way to connect.”  - Michelle Chalfant “It’s important that we remember it doesn’t come naturally right away...but I have found that tools over time do develop.” - April “Your brain wasn’t able to go back to the old you, which might have gotten freaked out and panicky, because the neural pathways are very much more now ‘Let me go back to fact and truth.’” - Michelle Chalfant   Resources Episode #210: Improving and Deepening the Connection with Your Partner https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/210/ Episode #146: Healthy Relationships https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/146-healthy-relationships/ Episode #148: Healthy Relationships Part 2 https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/148-healthy-relationships-part-2/   More Adult Chair The Adult Chair Website https://theadultchair.com  The Adult Chair Membership https://theadultchair.com/membership/ The Adult Chair Workshop https://theadultchair.com/events/ The Adult Chair Coaching Certification https://theadultchair.com/certification-program/   Stay Connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.chalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleChalfantFanPage/ The Adult Chair Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

On racism recovery as psychological, individual and collective healing. How April came to her work [2:35] Racism from a psychological perspective [11:12] Narcissism and codependency [18:43] White privilege. Complicity [23:00] Treating perpetrators. Defense mechanisms [26:08] Co-dependent racist savorism and anti-racist education on Instagram [33:19] Racist rejection of whiteness and cultural appropriation [57:51] Building trust and being trustworthy [59:50] Psychoanalysing racism and evidence-based practices [1:10:55] Stages of change [1:33:25] April is a former medical social worker, where she provided counseling to her patients and their family members to help them cope with the trauma of medical emergencies in the state of Texas. She later moved to Colorado and started her private practice to serve QTPOC patients with a history of racial trauma. After having worked with QTPOC, she decided to help prevent racism in society by working with white clients as a coach using the Racist Signature Theory. Finally, she opened up the Racism Recovery Center to provide psychotherapy for the treatment of racism. RESOURCES https://www.racismrecoverycenter.com/ Racism Recovery Center Developing Self Trust Disparity in History textbooks All About Love, Bell Hooks The Courage to Trust, Cynthia Lynn Wall My Grandmother’s Hands, Resmaa Menakem Chloe Valdary, Theory of Enchantment Dr. Gabor Mate

Hey you wild women! Joining me today is April MacKinnon, an amazing entrepreneur and owner of Anointment Natural Skin Care. She stumbled upon a great business, bought it, and realized very quickly her lack of due diligence. A major lesson learned, but after years in business, she has found her footing and has an incredible product line. April spends her spare time researching clinical herbal medicine and advanced skincare formulation to help her enrich her business and the lives of her customers. Her goal? To have the well-being needs of women met while they are transitioning through motherhood and family life. In This Episode, You Will Learn About: Learning to adapt to quick changes in the market Not knowing what you don't know: The need for due diligence when starting a business Learning to lead with your heart Overcoming the masculine energy involved in business Understanding regulatory bodies The danger of assuming something is being done right How April started two businesses at the same time with two children at home Learning the ropes: How her background in engineering benefitted her shift to skincare Using plants as medicine The shift to going beyond mainstream wellness Reflecting and dealing with stress in a productive way If you can't learn from your mistakes, you can't succeed Understanding that no one is immune to failure Rebranding; How April made Anointment her own The importance and process of refining your message How COVID-19 has impacted her business Adapting to a smaller team Growing during a pandemic How being forced online has changed her perspective on ecommerce Overcoming inadvertent psychological barriers to online business Fostering authenticity with your customers Pricing strategies Resources: Website: Anointment Natural Skin Care Instagram: @anointment Facebook: Anointment Natural Skin Care Podcast: The Ripple Effect Public Shout Outs: Later What it means to be a WILD woman: ‘The freedom to leave a career that is stable and lucrative to pursue risk with the promise of freedom over my own time.' ~ April McKinnon -------- Renée Warren is an award-winning entrepreneur, a 7-figure business starter, and the founder of We Wild Women, a business dedicated to helping women launch their dream business. She previously founded an industry-recognized PR agency that worked with funded technology startups from South Africa to San Diego. She's a mom to Irish Twins (not planned), a published author, and a drummer. Rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcast "I love Into The Wild, and think it's the best thing since sliced bread."

Pop open your favorite bottle of wine! On this episode of Wrestling Winedown, Lo is joined by wrestling Youtuber, April aka The Brooklyn Wolf of Makeup! The duo discuss: • How April successfully became a guest on a wrestling platform to having her own Youtube channel • Keith Lee's first title defense against Dominik Dijakovic on NXT • The newly debuted pairing of Ruby Riott and Bianca Belair on Raw • What the future might hold for the Women's Tag Team Championships • Sip & Tell featuring news on #NaomiDeservesBetter and the surprising returns and debuts at Impact's Slammiversary. Music- Fior Murua, Ricci Beats @producedbyricci Logo Design- Joy Lin Arness Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwdcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwdcast April's Social Media Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/Howlzzz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRczXZKXmSXchkQ9MJudiVw/about?view_as=public Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bklynwolf_of_mak3up/

Today, I want to introduce you to April. When April and I started working together she was considering bankruptcy after a recent divorce. She was also grappling with a money story she'd heard for years which she'll tell you about in the interview. Here are just a few things you'll learn when you tune into April's conversation: How April went from believing that bankruptcy was her only option to not even considering bankruptcy as an option. The habits she's developed this year that have helped her not only trust herself with money but they've also helped her tap into financial confidence she never knew she had. The generational change April is excited about because she's started to have financial conversations with her son. For show notes and a full transcript visit www.wealthovernow.com/category/money-files

6 - April Centrone: Her Fascination with Arabic Music, Living in Lebanon and Her Feelings on Sexism, Misogyny, Racism and Homophobia In this podcast, I am thrilled to interview April Centrone, a talented percussionist, instructor and real down-to-earth individual. Today we discuss: (07:17) When April 1st got bitten by the drum bug and her fascination with Arabic music (20:00) Sexism, Misogyny, Racism and Homophobia within the Arabic Orchestra and Middle Eastern community (38:00) How April stays "drumming fit" and the major health scare that brought her back to eating meat. (54:37) Women, the womb and healing (1:01) April's new artist event space Bio: April Centrone is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, composer and music therapist based in NYC / NJ. She is a Carnegie Hall World Explorer 2020 musician and educator, business owner of 10PRL, arts/film/event space on the Jersey Shore, and co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, non-profit organization specializing in the performance and education of Arabic music. She has worked extensively with inner-city schools throughout NYC's boroughs with project such as Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Connect. She has performed in venues such as the United Nations, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and has toured throughout Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Far East. She has toured with Arab icons including Ziad Rahbani, Bassam Saba and Marcel Khalife, among others. She conducted a 'Music Therapy Tour' with the U.S. Embassy of Malaysia, holding workshops at Rohingya refugee youth centers and safe houses for young Malaysian women. During her residence in Lebanon from 2013 to 2016, she held Arabic music workshops for Syrian and Palestinian refugee youth through her project Juthoor. She currently teaches world music at William Paterson University and has held lectures in music therapy and Arabic music/percussion at Taipei (Tie Pay) University of the Arts, Lebanese American University and others. April also teaches group and private instruction in percussion and ‘ud and leads therapeutic drum sessions.  April strongly advocates female empowerment in her teaching and compositions. Her debut album ‘New Moon' is available on Spotify.   Centrone carries a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College, NYC. Website: www.aprildrums.com /    Studio Event Space www.10prl.comhh Instagram: @aprilcentrone @10prl Facebook: /aprilcentrone/aprilcentronepage /10prl                You Tube: @aprilcentrone ____________ MovEvolution Website MovEvolution YouTube Channel MovEvolution Instagram Page movevolutionpt Heal. Move. Drum. Evolve. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard158/message

In Episode 43 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, Deb chats with April Mundall. April and her husband Marcus are passionate about teaching kids financial management skills and April shares how she has had success changing children’s entitled attitudes to gratitude and increasing independence and responsibility.In this episode they discuss:How April got into doing Money Smart Kids workshops.Recognizing entitlement in kids and how to combat it.How to get started in teaching kids how to manage money.At each age how to “pay your kids” to help them develop money management skills.How to calculate the amount you give to older children to manageLinks:For more info or to connect with April, email: moneysmartkids@yahoo.comSample-Kids-Budget-Worksheet - https://bit.ly/2AgYm8STo-Share-Sample-Kids-Budget-Worksheet - https://bit.ly/3daor8fAlex Learns that Changes are OK - https://bit.ly/2M7d84O

Marketing teams know one thing, sales another, and Founder-CEOs yet another, but having a positioning expert in the middle of them all can tease out a bunch of value for a young B2B company. Most people tend to conflate positioning with branding, but the truth is that the former is a more fundamental step in the journey to refining corporate identity. Today’s guest is April Dunford, a positioning expert, entrepreneur, angel investor, advisor, and author of Obviously Awesome. She joins us on the show to discuss the positioning methodology in her book, lend insight into her consultation process, and sketch out some of the value she is able to add to her clients’ scaling journey in that respect. April works mostly with smaller B2B businesses helping them define their services and ideal client. In today’s episode, we hear about April's career trajectory as a multiple vice president to positioning consultant, having worked with successful startups and global giants in the tech space. April defines positioning for listeners before getting into the five steps that a company should take in order to get a laser-sharp focus on their exact product and ideal customer before taking that data froward into a sales pitch and marketing campaign. For a load of great value and information about positioning, and to learn how you can take your B2B business to the next level, make sure you hear what April has to say. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:39] April’s focus on startup positioning and acquisition/divestiture for larger firms. [00:58] Why April moved from being a vice president to focusing on positioning.  [01:45] How Obviously Awesome gives April’s positioning methods for distant clients. [02:22] Tech giants April worked for such as IBM, Nortel, Sybase, and Siebel. [03:50] What positioning is: finding one’s market and niche in a nutshell. [05:39] How April repositioned a database product as a data warehouse to great success. [07:55] The five steps to arriving at your company’s positioning. [07:56] Competition, unique capabilities, value, customer segmentation, and market category. [09:46] How to think through the five steps in the correct order. [09:50] Finding out what one’s best customers would use if your business did not exist. [10:40] Figuring out what one has that one’s competitive alternatives don’t. [10:51] Applying the ‘so what’ question to gauge the validity of one’s competitive features. [11:11] Arriving at one’s value themes: the basis of one’s value proposition for customers. [11:26] Defining a good B2B customer as businesses that would benefit from one’s values. [11:40] Figuring out which market category to dominate using the last two steps. [12:03] Taking positioning and turning it into a pitch and branding starting point. [12:24] Companies April has worked with which grew from small to large, through positioning. [14:28] How April helps companies clarify vague, broad definitions of target audience. [16:19] The way April generated huge revenue from a single ad through knowing her audience. [16:50] How April structure her services through a two-day positioning workshop. [18:07] Pricing structures that April uses for her amazing services. [18:44] Must read books for April: Crossing the Chasm, Four Steps to the Epiphany... [20:04] April’s favorite business tool: Zoom. Resources From The Interview: April Dunford April Dunford on LinkedIn April Dunford on Twitter   Obviously Awesome   Jana Systems Nortel IBM Siebel Sybase   Crossing the Chasm The Lean Startup Four Steps to the Epiphany Challenger Sale Challenger Customer   Zoom Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Punk Rock HR Episode 105:    If you are like many, you may be wondering what you would do if you came down with COVID-19 and how you would maneuver the testing process, treatment, and recovery. Well, April Matan, my childhood bestie, is on the podcast today to share her experience. April is an HR-professional turned dental hygienist. She caught the novel coronavirus from her husband, who got it at work. She has since recovered, and of course, I am very relieved.    In today's episode, April talks about navigating her COVID-19 diagnosis, her testing experience, her recovery, and shares her thoughts on returning to work. We also talk about what an absolute mess the COVID-19 response has been. My challenge for you today is to learn from April's experiences.   In this episode you'll hear: April shares how and when she began to feel sick, as well as some of her symptoms. She wants everyone listening to know the most important thing to understand is that you might not get the classic symptoms. You might be sick and not know you have COVID-19.  How April went about getting medical help via a telemedicine appointment and what the doctor advised. She shares her entire testing experience, from how a website helped her determine if she was eligible for COVID-19 testing (she was) and what the testing experience was like.  Find out how April got her test results and what happened when the CDC contacted her.  Is this just like the flu? Hear April’s response.  We discuss the notion of people rushing back to work. Is it a good idea?  Many leaders are asking, “How do I know if my employees are working when they are working from home?” And, “If we let them work from home, how do we get them back to the office?” April shares her thoughts.   Resources from this episode: Laurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com   

In Episode 034 of The Former Lawyer Podcast, I’m sharing my conversation with Tyler and April Roberts. Tyler, a former lawyer, and his wife April, who has a background in marketing, co-founded NOMOS Marketing, a marketing agency for lawyers. In this conversation, Tyler & April share about: What it’s like to be the spouse of a law student; How April found out that Tyler had passed the bar before he did; Why even before Tyler started law school, they didn’t plan on him practicing law forever; How a personal tragedy set Tyler on the path to law school out of a desire to help others; How they switched their thinking about paying off Tyler’s law school loans; How the idea for their business grew organically from the jobs they were already doing (lawyering and marketing); What it’s like to work full-time with your spouse; How your background as a lawyer can both help you and hold you back; How working for an entrepreneur with a legal background helped Tyler see how his law degree could be used in innovative ways; How to communicate with your non-lawyer spouse about why you’re unhappy as a lawyer; How they help lawyers differentiate themselves; Their best advice for lawyers who don’t love their jobs; and much more!  Show Notes: The doors to the Former Lawyer Collaborative are open through April 1st! The Collaborative is my support community for high-achieving woman in legal practice who are interested in exploring other career options. Join here—> formerlawyer.com/collab Connect with Tyler and April’s business, NOMOS Marketing, on the website, Instagram, or Facebook

EP26: April Maple has been a musician with a focus on the Flute for 18 years, is a practicing yoga teacher, is transitioning out of Van Life after a year of living on the road, and hosts Sensory Immersion/Sound Healing Experiences. April shares sound with others in order to heal the collective and show humans how to connect to the Now/Source/Ourselves by exciting and stimulating our 5 Earthly senses. Tune in to hear: ✾How we can & why we should tune into our senses ✾Why the senses are a gateway to NOW/Source/Ourselves ✾What it’s like to live in a van & live in constant mobility ✾Stories to inspire you to connect to your body ✾What it’s like to transition OUT of van life and back into a more grounded life ✾How April has maintained her passion for the Flute for 18 years   April | IG @aprilmymaple | temporalchemist.com  Chan | IG @ChanCastano | Facebook.com/WiseBodyMind 

This Week on the Live Your Light Show: This week’s guest on the Live Your Light Show is April Pfender! April Pfender is a Reiki Master Teacher, Retreat Guide, Sacred Sound / Quantum Healer and Meditation Instructor living in Santa Monica, California.  She is the founder of Santa Monica Healing, which specializes in Reiki and Quantum Healing practices.  She's passionate about guiding others to embrace their own multidimensionality through Ascension work and Activational Offerings, which she hosts throughout the year.    We asked April to be a guest on the LYL Show because April is an advocate of being true to your Highest Self, April believes in following your daydream, and authentic artistic expression.  She believes that Reiki and meditation connects us more profoundly to ourselves and to one another, enabling our conscious community to become stronger by equipping us to bring more peace in the world. She knows that anyone can self-heal if they invest the time to uncover their inner truth.    In This Conversation We Cover:  How to find your spiritual crew How April shifted her occupation from ad/ tech corporate space to align with her truth and HEAL. It was difficult but the BEST decision of her life. How she moved through that time in her life to take the leap. “Leaving the corporate world was the scariest thing and really rocked my world and it’s the best decision of my life’ - April Meditation made easy even for the busiest of schedules ‘If hadn’t had found meditation, I  don’t know I  would’ve gotten through my personal awakening without it.’ -April Pfender What is Reiki? “Reiki waves are a higher vibrational energy and it tends to clear away any lower vibration. Dis-ease, trauma, tension - a lot from emotional body will be attuned to a higher vibration.” The healing power of Entrainment - The overlap of science and spirituality What is the science behind Reiki and Quantum healing? Emily shares a vulnerable piece of what’s happening right now as we enter a new era of 2020. We talk about how to move through the ‘shadow’ and embrace it ALL. “If you feel heavy during the holiday season or with the new year coming, you’re not alone.” Affirmation challenge— Join us! Tag us @santamonicahealing and @itsemilythomas to participate and get 2020 off to a great start collectively! (when you tag us we will also send you a discount code for a quantum healing session or Reiki 1 training with April!) Resources: Visit April’s Website HERE Book your LYL2020 Discounted Session (Use code LYL2020) HERE Buy April’s Books on Amazon HERE Stay Up To Date: Follow @itsemilythomas and @liveyourlightpodcast on Instagram Apply for Live Your Light School HERE Apply for 1:1 Mentorship with Emily HERE Subscribe to receive light letters from Emily HERE Visit EmilykThomas.com for more programs and free resource library Click HERE To Join the Live Your Light Private FB Group for Free Live Coaching & Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/368068650786372/    

Join the Resourcefully Speaking community by liking our Facebook Page and by going to pampippin.com! Welcome April Giaque to today's PAMCAST! April is a social empowerment coach, speaker, and published author who directs people to discover their light so that they can illuminate it, fuel it, amplify it to become a Beacon of Light for the world. Listen to her powerful story of escaping an abusive relationship and how she is helping others do the same.  Quick Episode Summary:  Meet April April's story A broken justice system Raising up voices Interrupting violence When April escaped How April healed  Connect with April: www.apriltribegiauque.com

If you need help with your podcast, check out Podcast Guy Media. I can help you launch your podcast or ongoing editing services (actually, I can help with just about anything with your podcast).   April Ockerman began podcasting about 9 months ago. She had spent about a year doing research into how to start her podcast. While she worked through figuring out her budget for podcasting, deciding what pieces of podcasting equipment to get, which software to use for recording and editing, April also had to face her fears of getting started by realizing that she can really impact people through her podcast. Some lessons she learned as she got started: Do you research - find out what makes a good audience, what length your audience likes Ask people to listen to the podcast Be open to receive feedback Set the time aside (it takes her about 3 hours to do two 15 minute episodes) Just go for it! How April has promoted her podcast: Created a facebook group Put the podcast on her website Share it on social media PodcastGuests.com Article in the local newspaper She recommends that everyone look into working with their local newspaper to get a story done on their podcast or podcast topic.  Her biggest pain point is monetizing her podcast. One great resource that helped her was a couple episodes of the School of Podcasting with Glenn the Geek from the Horse Radio Network.   Resources and Links: April's website PodcastGuests.com Episodes with Glenn the Geek http://podcastguymedia.com/pe-podcast/505-the-power-of-a-strong-niche-with-glenn-hebert/  http://schoolofpodcasting.com/making-a-living-talking-about-horses-glen-the-geek-is-never-boring/ http://schoolofpodcasting.com/glenn2/ http://schoolofpodcasting.com/glenn-hebert-morning-show/ http://schoolofpodcasting.com/tips-choosing-working-co-hosts/ 

MEET THE GUEST: Dr. April J. Lisbon is an autism coach strategist and empowerment speaker who helps professional working autism moms go from feeling mentally overwhelmed and financially helpless to teaching them manageable strategies to obtain and sustain financial freedom in order to create a sustainable lifestyle for themselves and their autistic child(ren).  Dr. Lisbon knows this process is hard for many autism moms as they’re juggling so many things at once and time is NOT always on their side. She gets it as this is a battle that she too struggles with regularly. In addition, Dr. Lisbon is an international award winning author and has authored three books, “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”, “Autism in April: A Mother’s Journey During the Tween Years”, and most recently “Unmasking the Trauma: School Bullying & Children with Special Needs”. She aspires to be an influencer in her community. April was a school psychologist when her son with autism was born, but he didn’t display any of the traditional hallmarks of autism, so she didn’t entertain the idea of this diagnosis until he was about four years old. As a mom, (not as a professional) she was not ready to face this reality. She struggled with the guilt of having missed opportunities to provide him with more services and support when she told herself “she knew better”. It was only when she chose to accept the fact that she was not going to be able to identify what caused this condition was she able to move forward in fully accepting and supporting her son.  In this episode, she shares how weary she became of the anxiety that comes with waiting for a call from school about her son’s behavior every day. She knew something had to change and she had to become more available for her son but still bring in income. She decided to utilize her experience being both a mom and a professional to write books on being a mom of a child with autism from a unique perspective. She discusses the loneliness and grief you have to navigate when you are faced with the subtle yet ongoing rejection of a child with autism and their behavior. Dr. April wants you to know it’s ok to be selfish and pursue a serious quality of life and career but also know that you cannot use your child’s diagnosis to shirk back from the opportunities you were meant to seize.  In this episode, we cover: How April struggled to identify and embrace her son’s autism How April made the shift from a traditional career to finding ways to support other autism moms and monetize her expertise as a mom and a psychologist  How April’s tenacity has allowed her to celebrate some serious “wins” for both her son’s and her own quality of life “What I realized was that because I was unwilling to embrace it (autism), he was unwilling to embrace it. I did not realize how my influence and my impact caused him to deny who he was as a person. He was hiding his true identity and his super power because of how I thought about it." Where To Connect with Dr. April Online:  Website Facebook  LinkedIn Instagram  Connect with Mia Francis-Poulin!  Find out how you can work with Mia at www.racreative.co Catch up with Mia on Instagram. Join the Mama, Build Your Empire Group on Facebook. 

"I thought oh, London Marathon, that sounds cute! So I signed up. And then I was like Paris Marathon? Oh my god, that sounds so cute, too. So I signed up for that, too." In her twenties, April Cargill was a two-pack-a-day smoker working long days and staying up late nights in the fashion industry in New York City. Today, at 55, the Harlem native is a six-time marathoner on a quest to complete all six World Marathon Majors. On this episode, April — who is the director of production for designer Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss — talks about why she started running in her fifties, what finally got her to kick the smoking habit, and what it's like being a hard-working single mom. Thank you to the New York Road Runners Virtual Pride Run 5K for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE to register (it’s free!) and complete your run between June 22–30. Everybody’s doing it! What you’ll get on this episode: What was 20-year-old April up to? (3:00) What April’s job in the fashion industry is like (4:50) How April got into a serious smoking habit — and found fitness when she quit (7:40) What it was like starting running in her fifties, and the intimidation factor that came with it (23:00) On joining November Project, and working out with her son, Aubrey (32:00) April opens up about being a single mom (41:40) How running has helped April get through tough times (47:11) What we mention on this episode: Project Start Candice Huffine on Episode 11 of the Ali on the Run Show Pratt Institute New York Road Runners John Honerkamp on Episode 4 of the Ali on the Run Show November Project Harlem Run Alison Desir on Episode 3 of the Ali on the Run Show April’s November Project post Meaghan Murphy on Episode 113 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow April: Instagram @abril413 Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

In this episode, April and I sit down together and chat all things motherhood, business, and how to turn your creative outlet into a money maker. She walks through how she kind of fell into her photography business and how she’s now teaching others how to turn their passions into full blown businesses.   Highlights of our conversation: 3:38 - Getting to know April 7:17 - The career (and motherhood) transition from interior design to photography 10:33 - Finding creative outlets in motherhood 12:33 - Super tactical information for the budding photographer (or any business) 15:52 - How April made the transition to wedding photography 20:41 - Everything comes with work. 24:19 - How focusing on client experience unlocked April's business 27:12 - How April developed her brand 31:02 - Take this away - start with messy action. 34:46 - April's transition to photography educator and mentor 39:16 - Get in contact with April   Connect with April Yentas: Check out her website - www.aprilyentas.com Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aprilyentas    Listen to her podcast - https://aprilyentas.com/hustlewithheartpodcast   About me: I’m Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I’ve been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches. My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.   Credits: Interview: April Yentas Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com

I’m pumped to share this episode with you all. Here, I’m chatting with a startup executive April Dunford about startup positioning, product market fit and creating a market category. Here are some of the things you will know about: How April got into marketing Product/service positioning and why it’s so hard for businesses to get right April’s book recommendations Before you go, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! Be sure to check out more insights on my Instagram @sergeyross.live and follow my Facebook page @sergeyrosslive. Follow April and her work:Website LinkedIn TwitterGrab a set of awesome books April recommends:Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind AmazonCrossing the Chasm AmazonThe Four Steps to the Epiphany Amazon

  I’m so thrilled to bring April Combs Mann to you today! April is SUCH a talented musician, and she’s combined that talent with her equally amazing writing skills and Waldorf training to create a podcast for children and families. I LOVE her deep compassion for children, and she inspires me to keep the magic alive - not only for my children, but for myself as well. This episode is chock-full of ways to connect with your children. I think you’ll love April’s humor, ease, and openness. I’ve also ended the episode with one my favorite songs of all time, written and sung by April, from another project of hers- The Honneycombs. So be sure to listen to the end for an extra treat. Enjoy! Listen on iTunes | Listen on Stitcher In this episode you’ll hear: -How April went from fronting a rockband to creating a fairytale songs and stories podcast -Why she believes in keeping innocence, music and delight at the core of her work -An explanation of the Waldorf education model, and how you can incorporate Waldorf-inspired practices in your home -How sometimes, we need to keep the magic and wonder alive even if our spouse isn’t into it -How April instilled a love of story and reading into her children -April’s thoughts on the term “Devoted Wife and Mother” -Some honest sharing about how she struggled during the early years of mothering Mentioned in the show: April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast | Podcast Instagram April on Instagram April Eight Album: Songs for A Magical Winter Tajci Cameron Matt Penkin Metal Brainiac Podcast Sparkle Stories Download your FREE Soul Work Sheet #30 Books Mentioned: Percy Jackson & The Olympians Harry Potter Chronicles of Narnia A Series of Unfortunate Events Songs Played: The Goblin Dance Little Moon Listen to more episodes: SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

Kelly Hatfield is co-founder of Enginuity Advantage, Advantage Staffing Group, Enginuity Virtual Recruiter and Impact Real Estate Real Estate Group based in Everett, Washington. She has been in the recruiting and HR field for over 20-years and loves serving others. Kelly and her business partner have built three successful companies with the purpose of helping others succeed and delivering remarkable results. Kelly and her team strategically align themselves as “The Partner of Choice” with clients and strive to be the first place clients call when they are looking for extraordinary service, quality, and reliability. The resulting outcome has been an outstanding referral network that has built and continues to build their companies. As Co-Founder and Owner of Enginuity Advantage, Advantage Staffing Group and Enginuity Virtual Recruiter, April (together with her amazing partner) has created and developed three successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with the top organizations. With 17 years in the human resources and staffing realm, April has experience, knowledge and a love for people and aims to offer solutions to all who are served. Being a natural problem solver, she prides herself on developing and leading a team of recruiting professionals whose mission is focused on connecting people to opportunity. Through creative and exhaustive methods, the Enginuity Group successfully matches the right talent with the right businesses each and every day. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What an accountability partner is and why you need one How April and I hold each other accountable Why you will justify anything in your own mind if you don’t have someone else hold you accountable Why the words you use create your reality — and why you need to have another voice to change what you say How a good accountability partner can add objectivity How to know who the right accountability partner is for you What qualities to look for in an accountability partner Being aware of when you outgrow your accountability partner Making the accountability relationship fun by making a game out of it Ways to contact Kelly: Website: www.enginuityadvantage.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a Ways to contact April: Website: www.enginuityadvantage.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/apriltaylor