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Louie Schwartzberg, Howard and Michele Hall have a longterm beautiful friendship, the core of which is based in capturing and celebrating nature's wonders. While Louie explores the earth and air, Howard and Michele have magnificently captured the splendors of what lies within beneath our waters. Howard and Michele Hall are perhaps best known for their underwater IMAX films. In 1994 Howard directed the first underwater IMAX 3D feature, Into the Deep. In 1998 Michele produced and Howard directed the IMAX feature, Island of the Sharks, which was an enterprise of Howard Hall Productions. In 2005 they returned to the IMAX 3D format by directing and producing Deep Sea 3D which was awarded Best Picture at the Giant Screen Cinema Association Conference and Best Large Format Film at Wildscreen 2006. In 2009 the Hall's released Under the Sea 3D. This film won best cinematography at the Giant Screen Cinema Association Conference in 2009 and Best Documentary at the Internationnal 3D Society in 2010. Howard was director of underwater cinematography for the Primesco Productions film Lost Worlds, the MacGillivray Freeman film The Living Sea, the IMAX 3D feature Return to Hubble, and was underwater cinematographer for MacGillivray Freeman's Journey Into Amazing Caves. In 2002 Howard was underwater sequence director and Michele was location manager for MacGillivray Freeman's IMAX feature Coral Reef Adventure, a film in which both he and Michele are featured on-camera. Of the five highest grossing 3D films produced by IMAX Corporation, two were directed by Howard Hall. Into the Deep has earned box office receipts of over $70 million and Deep Sea 3D has earned over $96 million. The Hall's recently released Under the Sea 3D has earned over $52 million. Between them, Howard and Michele have won seven Emmy Awards. Howard has produced and/or directed many award winning natural history television films including a National Geographic Special, which he co-produced with Michele, and three episodes of the PBS series Nature. Howard also directed and Michele produced the award winning, five-hour series Secrets of the Ocean Realm for PBS. Howard holds a BS degree in zoology from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Michele is a Registered Nurse and holds a B.S. degree in Health Sciences. She is a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Women Divers Hall of Fame.

Co-CEOs of LeapZone Strategies, Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano are 'no-nonsense' dynamos, born to catapult heart-centered entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, businesses and lives.Together, Isabelle and Margarita co-founded their first business venture a few years out of their teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada's most awarded branding and creative firms; from prestigious international design awards to national entrepreneurs of the year. They are true pioneers in brand positioning, and to this day still continuously re-establish the way people do business. Throughout their careers, they've had the opportunity to work with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, TEDx, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding, marketing and business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle and Margarita are determined more than ever to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders all over the world become The First, The Best or The Only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano are 'no-nonsense' dynamos, born to catapult heart-centred entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, businesses and lives. Together, Isabelle and Margarita co-founded their first business venture a few years out of their teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada's most awarded branding and creative firms; from prestigious international design awards to national entrepreneurs of the year. They are true pioneers in brand positioning, and to this day still continuously re-establish the way people do business. Throughout their careers, they've had the opportunity to work with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding, marketing and business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle and Margarita are more determined than ever to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders all over the world become The First, The Best or The Only. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

Have you positioned your company or one of your products/services as the first, the best, or the only? Do you know what benefits wait for you if you do? Our guest today is Isabelle Mercier who is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker with over 3 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has helped thousands of business owners, thought leaders, as well as some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. ATTEND OUR FRANCHISE SALES TRAINING WORKSHOP ON SEPTEMBER 22:Register here: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: www.leapzonestrategies.com Watch Isabelle's Tedx Talk with more than 3 million views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--mY5ruEhqI Connect with our guest on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.mercier.turcotteFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LeapZone/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leapzone.strategies/Twitter https://twitter.com/home https://twitter.com/leapzoneYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/leapzonestrategiesTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@leapzoneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leapzoneleader/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers. Isabelle is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker with over 3 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has helped thousands of business owners, thought leaders, as well as some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining TheFirst, The Best or The Only. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Brian Weisfeld has been building businesses his entire life. In elementary school, he bought 95 pounds of gummy bears and hired my friends to sell them. As a teen, he made and sold mixtapes (ask your parents what those are), sorted baseball cards (he got paid in cards), babysat four-days-a-week after school, and sold nuts and dried fruit (and more gummy bears) in a neighborhood store. As an adult, he has helped build a number of well-known billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. Then he watched his oldest daughter struggle to sell Girl Scout cookies and he also became frustrated with some of the less-than-empowering influences he saw for his two girls. So he bought a copy of Writing Children's Books for Dummies and decided to write a novel series to inspire girls to open their first lemonade stands or other businesses and to empower them with an entrepreneurial mindset. He is the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to empowering girls to realize their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passion. The Startup Squad is his first book and is co-authored with Nicole C. Kear. Brian lives in Silicon Valley and can often be found eating gummy bears with his wife while watching his two daughters sell lemonade from the end of our driveway. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 questions. More places you can find Brian: Website - https://www.brianweisfeld.com/ Instagram - @thestartupsquad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thestartupsquad/ & Brian Weisfeld

Are you communicating Abundance through your branding and messaging? Your clients crave abundance too and they're looking to you for solutions. In this episode, Isabelle Mercier describes the power of clarity to communicate your abundance. The tips she offers are really valuable – and simple to understand too. This fun, no nonsense conversation brings Abundance to you and your clients.About the Guest:Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing, and customer experience keynote speakers.She is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker with over 3 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 30 years of branding, marketing, and customer experience expertise. She has helped thousands of business owners, thought leaders, as well as some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to make life better and thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best, or The Only.Free Gift Link: Get Paid Well For Your Genius: 3 Major Warning Signs Your Small Business is Setup to Fail in Today's Economy! The full 90 minute Master Class: https://leapzone.lpages.co/gpwfyg-website/Short Videos of the full 90 minute Master Class: https://leapzone.lpages.co/get-paid-well-for-your-genius-bite-size-videos/TEDx Talks: www.leapzonestrategies.com/TEDx-TalksSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.mercier.turcotteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapzone.strategies/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leapzone-strategies-inc./Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leapzoneAbout the Host, Elaine Starling:An international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach and mentor, Elaine Starling is recognized for her video show and podcast, The Abundance Journey. After a comprehensive conversation with our higher power during a stroke, Elaine created The Abundance Journey 6 week course to share what she learned. As the Abundance Ambassador, Elaine mentors spiritual, growth-oriented women to align with Divine guidance to achieve their dreams. Elaine's clients experience more clarity, confidence, and commit to action that achieves their goals. Elaine Starling Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.starling1/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/YouTube:

We are excited to announce the relaunch of our ‘RLI Talks' Podcast and in the first episode of this new series, Jayne Rafter (Publisher of RLI) speaks to Giovanni Dolci, Global Chief Sales Officer, IMAX Corporation to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the ‘Future of Cinema' and ‘immersive entertainment' following a long and challenging journey over the course of the global Coronavirus pandemic.  Where there's challenges lie opportunities and we take a look at how IMAX are continuing to create unforgettable movie going experiences, in the midst of adversity, whilst staying ahead of the curve with record-breaking projects and revolutionary technology.  IMAX, headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai is an innovator in entertainment technology, combining proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined.  Top filmmakers and studios are utilising IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

“Culture does not happen overnight.” - Morgan Storie Have you ever wanted to make change happen faster? To create big, meaningful culture shifts sooner rather than later? This episode will serve as inspiration for patience on the journey and highlights the importance of a transparent, agile and culturally-appropriate approach to getting feedback and buy-in.My guest is Morgan Storie who is the SVP Global People and Organizational Development for IMAX. Morgan is responsible for building the talent strategy that will take IMAX to the next stage in terms of their employee value proposition. She is a highly agile and engaged leader, and you will hear about how she is currently making the transition from leading the HR Business Partnering function, to a more singular focus on talent development.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

Neil Braun has great advice for the 50+ job seeker: make your life experience your advantage. He knows what he's talking about. Now 69 and on his 15th career role, Neil has held jobs as divergent as President of NBC Television Network and Dean of the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. He continues to seek out new challenges – his latest version is co-founder of a health-related streaming service called Mediflix. Neil's conversation is full of great advice for anyone seeking a new job or more fulfilling career.Topics include:Putting yourself in “the flow of traffic” by building a network of contacts. Understanding that everyone you come across is a potential collaborator or mentor, even if they are currently an adversaryKnowing when it's time to leave a job or positionHow he got his two biggest jobs by making his outsider role his greatest advantagePreparing for the Big InterviewHis biggest job failureGetting through a long period of joblessnessAdvice to the 50+ job seekerHis newest venture, MediflixNeil S. Braun started out as a corporate attorney and has served as President of the NBC Television Network, CEO of Viacom Entertainment, and President of Imagine Entertainment (Ron Howard's and Brian Grazer's production company). He has been an internet entrepreneur and partnered with the producer of SHREK to create CGI animation company Vanguard Animation. He has served on the Board, Audit and Governance Committees of IMAX Corporation and chaired nonprofit boards and committees. He was Dean of Pace University's Lubin School of Business from 2010 until 2020.  Now at 69 he is again an entrepreneur as a cofounder of Mediflix, a video streaming platform providing medical mentorship from hundreds of the world's top specialists to help individuals navigate their chronic conditions.

Brian Weisfeld has always built businesses – from a gummy bear business as a kid, to IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com more recently. Brian is the Founder of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to empowering girls to reach their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passions. The Startup Squad, the first book in the series, was published by Macmillan Publishers in May, 2019. Brian lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two daughters.

Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte, Founder of Build To Rock by LeapZone, is a brand builder, business performance catalyst, and one of the best-selling authors of the business and marketing book titled, The Next Big Thing: Top Trends From Today's Leading Experts to Help You Dominate the New Economy. She has a relentless passion for helping entrepreneurs and small business owners raise the bar and expand their comfort zone to create outstanding brand experiences. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to help hundreds of small business owners, as well as some influential brands such as A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments. With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding & business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle is determined more than ever to help small business owners all over the world catapult their way to massive success. In this episode…. Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte, a self-described “no-nonsense dynamo”, was raised in a family of entrepreneurs. Her mother was a hair stylist, her father was a radio talk show host, and she started contributing earnings towards her schooling at the tender age of nine. She founded her first business in her teens with her to-be life and business partner of 30 years. Isabelle talks about being disruptive and she is, in the sense that she understands what it takes for a business to stand apart and be different. She explains to Martin that when an organization is being disruptive, they know what their customers really need and know how to create something that is irresistible to people. She has been teaching similar fundamentals to entrepreneurs and business leaders for years to much acclaim. In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discuss their shared dyslexia and how what was difficult about being dyslexic growing up has turned into a part of their genius in business. They dive into how Isabelle founded LeapZone Strategies, what her definition of being disruptive is, and the Big Four foundational ideas that she leads businesses into embracing on their paths to disruptive success.

In this episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Megan Colligan, President of IMAX Corporation. We hear about Megan's career path from Wall Street, to political campaigns, to the film industry. We also consider the future of theaters post-pandemic. And for horror film buffs, we learn about the unique strategy Megan used to promote the most profitable movie of all time, Paranormal Activity.You can watch Colbert's Best Idea, Edge of Tomorrow, on Amazon, YouTube, or other streaming platforms.

In this episode, we talk to Isabelle the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers.    Isabelle is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-times TEDx speaker with over 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has worked with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few.     Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best or The Only.   HER WEBSITES Main Website: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com Business Owner Differentiating Program: www.BuildToRock.com #1 Online Branding TV Show: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptv LeapTools: Smart Tools & Tutorials for Business Owners: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptools     TEDx TALKS TEDx TALK #1: THE POWER OF ZERO TOLERANCE  95% of North Americans either go to bed or wake up worrying about something. Yet, worrying is the #1 killer of creativity, performance and dreams. When revolutionary brand strategist Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discovered “What we tolerate we worry about,” she realized a little structure brings a lot of inner flexibility and freedom. The result is her simple yet powerful model to help you instantly decrease worry and increase peace of mind. www.leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks   TEDx TALK #2: HOW TO INCREASE YOUR UNITS OF HAPPINESS Unlike business, there are no schools for creating successful personal relationships. After almost 30 years of living/working together, and working with couplepreneurs, Business Growth Catalyst Isabelle Mercier and Equine-Guided Strategist Margarita Romano have uncovered that there is great relationship wisdom in learning from what makes a business thrive. In this engagingly entertaining talk, learn how three simple yet pivotal business performance strategies can create happier lives when applied to relationships.   Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano focus on fulfilling, successful relationships and empower heart-centred entrepreneurs and couplepreneurs to build inspiring brands, businesses and lives.  www.leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks     TEDx QUESTIONNAIRE - To help you clarify your idea worth spreading Both TEDx Talk and the Questionnaire can be found here:  www.leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks   FREE MASTERCLASSES FREE MASTERCLASS #1 GET PAID WELL FOR YOUR GENIUS –  3 Major Warning Signs Your Business is Setup to Fail in Today's Economy!: https://leapzone.lpages.co/get-paid-well-for-your-genius-eg/   FREE MASTERCLASS #2 BRAND FROM THE INSIDE OUT – How To Be The First, The Best or The Only. https://leapzone.lpages.co/pax-bfio-webinar-optin/   BOOKS Our Amazon #1 Bestseller Book  Sitting On The Fence - How To Love Without Limits The book is based on a love story - of how Margarita and I came to be - through the realizations, learnings, and ideas about the power of love. Love comes from within and it is all-seeing. It is not "just an emotion" or something to rely on others to fulfill for us - it is a state of being.   A big part of our internal make-up that allows us to connect and relate to people and things. https://leapzone.lpages.co/book/   ESSENTIALISM BOOK on Amazon   SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES Twitter: @LeapZone, #BuildToRock Facebook: LeapZone Strategies LinkedIn: Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte Skype: leapzonestrategies      

We don't like to experience the nerves but we need the nerves!That thing WILL kick in.The only difference between the feelings of fear and excitement is how we label it.People hate plastic flowers but real flowers are a lot more work!!"I fell in love with the soul, the outside wrapper was just a bi-product." - Margarita MARGARITA'S BOOKAmazon #1 Bestselling book: Sitting On The Fence is a 10-part journey into love - Ten life-changing chapters revealing soulful realizations, learnings, and ideas about the power of love. Love comes from within and it is all-seeing. It is not "just an emotion" or something to rely on others to fulfill for us - it is a state of being. This book will help you examine your perception of love, expand your awareness of how you show up in your life and explore your connection to love and deepen your fulfillment in your relationships     Book Page: https://leapzone.lpages.co/book/ Dare To Brand Documentaryhttps://leapzonestrategies.com/portfolio/dare-to-brand-documentary/   ........................... Trailblazers Retreats Main Retreat Page: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/retreatsUnbridle Your Inner Rockstar 1-Day Retreat: https://leapzone.lpages.co/unbridle-your-inner-rockstar-1-day-retreat/   ...........................TEDx TalksTHE POWER OF ZERO TOLERANCE 95% of North Americans either go to bed or wake up worrying about something. Yet, worrying is the #1 killer of creativity, performance and dreams. When revolutionary brand strategist Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discovered “What we tolerate we worry about,” she realized a little structure brings a lot of inner flexibility and freedom. The result is her simple yet powerful model to help you instantly decrease worry and increase peace of mind. HOW TO INCREASE YOUR UNITS OF HAPPINESSUnlike business, there are no schools for creating successful personal relationships. After almost 30 years of living/working together, and working with couplepreneurs, Business Growth Catalyst Isabelle Mercier and Equine-Guided Strategist Margarita Romano have uncovered that there is great relationship wisdom in learning from what makes a business thrive. In this engagingly entertaining talk, learn how three simple yet pivotal business performance strategies can create happier lives when applied to relationships. Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano focus on fulfilling, successful relationships and empower heart-centred entrepreneurs and couplepreneurs to build inspiring brands, businesses and lives.  LINK: https://www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/tedx-talks ...........................   LeapTVCanada's #1 branding, positioning, and all things business growth online TV Show for heart-centred business Owners. https://www.LeapTV.com  ...........................   Build To Rock Build To Rock is a step-by-step online business and brand positioning program designed to help heart-centred entrepreneurs and solopreneurs charge more for their genius by activating + owning their money-making edge. Build To Rock is designed to help you turn your business & brand into a well-oiled machine AND create a waiting list of clients and prospects that enthusiastically say: “I choose to work with you; regardless of price!”Info Page: www.BuildToRock.com...........................   Our Websites Main Website: www.LeapZoneStrategies.comLeapTools: Smart Tools & Tutorials for Business Owners: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptools..........................Free MasterclassGET PAID WELL FOR YOUR GENIUS -3 Major Warning Signs Your Business is Setup to Fail in Today's Economy!: https://leapzone.lpages.co/get-paid-well-for-your-genius-eg/...........................Social Media Twitter: @LeapZone, #BuildToRockFacebook: LeapZone StrategiesFacebook Group: Cache's CornerLinkedIn: Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte...........................Joint Bio:Isabelle Mercier Turcotte is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs to build impactful brands, businesses and lives. As one of North America’s Top Business Influencers; best-selling author, two times TEDx speaker with more than 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle’s sole purpose is to empower change and growth.  Margarita Romano is a certified equine-facilitated coach helping heart-centred entrepreneurs and couple-preneurs connect the dots to lead spectacular lives driven by heart and soul. She is the best-selling author of Sitting on the Fence – How to Love Without Limits and is determined to help people increase their units of happiness. Together, Isabelle and Margarita co-founded their first business venture a few years out of their teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada's most awarded branding and creative firms; from prestigious international design awards to national entrepreneurs of the year. They are true pioneers in branding, and to this day still continuously re-establish the way people do business. Throughout their careers, they’ve had the opportunity to work with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few.  With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding, marketing and business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle and Margarita are determined more than ever to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders all over the world, catapult their way to massive success.

When you were a kid, did you ever think about being an entrepreneur? For the women listening, what about you? Do you remember seeing examples of women in the workplace or starting and running large companies? My guest today realized there was a market for reaching, teaching and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs: young girls. Brian Weisfeld has helped build a number of well known, billion dollar companies like IMAX and Coupons.com. He is also the founder and chief squad officer of The StartUp Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passion is. Brian lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two daughters, and you can find out more information about him at BrianWeisfeld.com and https://www.thestartupsquad.com/ 4:26 - The Brian 101 Brian started and co-authored The Startup Squad to inspire girls to start their first businesses and start to think like an entrepreneur, with the thought that girls with an entrepreneurial mindset will be more successful in life, regardless of the path they choose. Brian grew up on Long Island, and spent four years in Ann Arbor, Michigan for undergrad, and lived and worked in New York City for most of his career, helping entrepreneurs and founders scale their businesses. In the early 1990s, the was part of a three-person team that bought IMAX when it was just being played in museums for educational purposes. His team realized that people were walking out of those theatres blown away by the experience. They saw beyond museums and thought about what might happen if comic book characters and action-packed movies were shown in IMAX. About 13 years ago, Brian moved from New York City to Silicon Valley to work at this chief operating officer of Coupons.com. After helping grow and scale that business, he wondered what company he might grow and scale next. At the time, Brian’s oldest daughter was 8-years-old, and he watched her sell Girl Scout Cookies and charity bake sales with enthusiasm, but no knowledge of how to successfully market and sell a product (something as simple as telling them that the proceeds from the sales would go to charity). One Sunday morning while reading with his daughters, Brian was troubled by the marketing geared toward girls. It all talked down to girls, instead of lifting them up. In that moment, he decided to create a novel series to encourage girls to interest in entrepreneurship. Brian spent four years learning how to write and literally bought “Writing Children’s Books for Dummies.” It was four years of a crash course in writing with classes, self-educating, and hiring editors. He was eventually able to sign a three-book deal with Macmillan. The first two books in The Startup Squad series has been released, and the third will be released in May of 2021. 8:59 – A Pivot Brian has always been interested in business and how things work. It’s safe to say entrepreneurship has been in his background, too. He was always interested in learning and he was fascinated by the success stories of people who built businesses from nothing. In undergrad, he studied business and had plans for law school. It was just what everyone did. He realized while it would have been a good education on how to think, it wouldn’t give him the same knowledge that working for lawyers, accountants, and people in business would. After working for some time, he realized he wanted to build a company, which is what led him to the IMAX team. The first book is about four girls in 6th grade and their class is going on a field trip and needing to raise money for the trip. Each team must run a lemonade stand, and whichever team raises the most money gets special VIP perks on the trip. The girls have to figure out how to work together, and the narrative is light on business, and heavy on the social side, which appeals to girls in that age range. Each book gives lessons on business in the back of the book. There is a nonfiction section that refers to the story narrative with definitions of business terms and practical startup business tips. The back of each book also features an interview with a real-life girl entrepreneur. There is a contest each summer giving girls the opportunity to possibly be featured. 14:25 – The Startup Squad Brian new he wanted his books to be fiction, even though nonfiction would have been much easier to write! The thinking was never that every girl should grow up to be an entrepreneur, but that girls become comfortable with risk and failure and seeing them as opportunities instead of problems. Brian knew a girl who picked up a nonfiction book about starting a business already had the “business bug,” but he wanted to do fiction to appeal to a wider audience. He knew a “story first” approach would get through more than a nonfiction educational book. The Startup Squad is “girl targeted but boy inclusive.” The book is for boys too! It’s just as important for boys to read about girls being entrepreneurs as it is for girls! The reality is there are not as many examples of female entrepreneurs and business is modeled for boys much more that it is for girls. Brian advises kids who are selling items to benefit a charity to not set a price, but just tell people what charity the proceeds go to, and people often give more than the price of the item the kids are selling. 23:36 – The World Through My Daughter's Eyes When seeing what reading materials was available to his daughters made Brian want there to be more of a balance and more empowering material. All he was finding for them was books about princesses and fairy tales. Fairy tales can be great for imagination but may not have the same impact as stories of women who have endeavored toward their own business goals. Not ever book needs a lesson, but it hit Brian that there was no balance of both options. Brian notices a lot more by hearing the experiences of his daughters. Something as simple as soccer cleat selections in the store were communicating to his oldest daughter that she can’t have things she likes – like the turquoise cleats because they only come in boy’s shoe sizes. Brian wanted to see more role models for his girls that show them they can do whatever they want. When a message starts to be repeated over and over again, it becomes ingrained. Brian set out to make sure his daughters and other girls could find the empowering messages too. 30:40 – The Startup Squad Parts Two and Three The second book in the series features Harriett, one of the four girls from the first book. She’s in a rock band with her brothers and the girls take over merchandising for the band. The lessons focus on negotiation, customer service, pricing, and the differences between revenue and profit. It’s introduced in a tangible, relatable and age-appropriate message vetted by children entrepreneurship experts. The third book that comes out in May features the story of Didi, who is very artistic and starts creating wedding calligraphy for someone who is getting married. The party planner gets sick, so The Startup Squad comes together to take care of putting the wedding together for the couple. It focuses on girls discovering finding their passions and what they enjoy doing in business.  35:22 – Getting to Know Our Guest Find out what Brian would eat if he had to eat the same meal for dinner every night for the rest of his life, what his favorite TV show was growing up, I am so excited to share The Startup Squad with you! Thank you, Brian, for creating a better balance of resources for empowering and encouraging young girls in entrepreneurship. You can find more about The Startup Squad series HERE and check to see if an independent, local bookstore carries the first book, The Startup Squad, and Face the Music. You can also find the books from Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, Book A Million, and Bookshop. Be sure to mark your calendars for the release of the third book, Party Problems, on May 4th,2021! Memorable Quotes 8:26 – “This was going to be different from anything I’ve ever done before. This was going to be harder, I was going to fail, I was taking a lot of risk…I had to get comfortable with failing more than I had in a long time.” 15:15 – “The thinking here is not that every girl should grow up to be an entrepreneur, but that girls who run that first lemonade stand and get comfortable with risk and failure and see opportunities instead of problems, they’re going to be more successful in life if they have that skillset…” 16:10 – The way The Startup series works is that it’s a novel. It’s been described as The Babysitters Club meets Lean In.” 19:50 – “Seeing the world through my daughters’ eyes has really changed the way I view things.” About Brian Weisfeld: Brian Weisfeld has helped build a number of well-known billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. He is the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passions. Brian lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two daughters. You can check out thestartupsquad.com for more info. Praise for The Startup Squad "An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls."—Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series "The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!"—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org “A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan About The Startup Squad: Girls mean business in Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear's Face the Music, the second novel in The Startup Squad series about friendship and entrepreneurship, featuring how-to business tips and a profile of a real-life girl CEO in every book! Harriet’s brothers’ band, the Radical Skinks, are hoping to enter a local battle of the bands. Winning could get them on a reality TV show! But low funds have left them without the right equipment. The Startup Squad jumps into action! Harriet, Resa, Didi, and Amelia quickly pull together to sell T-shirts to raise money for the band. It’s a great plan, until everything starts to go wrong. From ruined T-shirts, to musicians with stage fright, and money mishaps, these tasks aren’t easy. The Startup Squad will have to focus on each member’s strengths and act like a team in order to get their business back into the groove.

About This Episode: Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers. Isabelle is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-times TEDx speaker with over 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has worked with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best or The Only. Find out more about Isabelle at: Learn The 3 Vital Branding Ingredients You Need To Uncover Your Money-Making Edge LeapZone Strategies Build To Rock LeapTV LeapTools See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/754 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers. Isabelle is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-times TEDx speaker with over 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has worked with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best or The Only. Find out more about Isabelle at: Learn The 3 Vital Branding Ingredients You Need To Uncover Your Money-Making Edge LeapZone Strategies Build To Rock LeapTV LeapTools See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/754 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

      Brian Weisfeld talks with us about his focus on empowering girls (and all children) on pursuing their dreams, he shares his book series called The Startup Squad (which teaches entrepreneurial principals in a fun way), and his latest book in the series - Face the Music. This is episode 306 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.   Brian Weisfeld has been building businesses his entire life. In elementary school, he bought 95 pounds of gummy bears and hired his friends to sell them. As a teen, he made and sold mixed tapes (ask your parents what those are), sorted baseball cards (he got paid in cards), babysat four-days-a-week after school, and sold nuts and dried fruit (and more gummy bears) in a neighborhood store.   As an adult, Brian helped build well-known, billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. Then he watched his oldest daughter struggle to sell Girl Scout cookies and he also became frustrated with some of the less-than-empowering influences he saw for his two girls. So he bought a copy of Writing Children’s Books for Dummies and decided to write a novel series to inspire girls to open their first lemonade stands or other businesses and to empower them with an entrepreneurial mindset. The first book in The Startup Squad series was released by Macmillan in May, 2019 and the second book - Face The Music has just been released in May 2020.   Brian is the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to empowering girls to realize their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passion. The Startup Squad is his first book and is co-authored with Nicole C. Kear. Brian lives in Silicon Valley and can often be found eating gummy bears with his wife while watching his two daughters sell lemonade from the end of their driveway.   Lots to learn.   Thanks for listening.   Please share and subscribe.   Enjoy!   Connect and Learn More: https://www.brianweisfeld.com/ https://youtu.be/NeQ0kpzOhzA https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianweisfeld/ https://www.thestartupsquad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thestartupsquad/ https://www.facebook.com/thestartupsquad/ https://twitter.com/thestartupsquad https://www.pinterest.com/thestartupsquad/ https://www.facebook.com/chiefsquadofficer https://twitter.com/weisfeld   Length - 36:18

Isabelle Mercier Brand Positioning Strategist & Business Growth Catalyst Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers. She is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America’s Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-times TEDx speaker with over 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has worked with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best or The Only. What was the biggest turning point in your life? There has been many big turning points in my life...however this one came to mind as it relates to "owning badassery" as we were talking about. I have recorded a short audio message as it is easier for me to 'speak it' rather than 'write it': https://www.voxer.com/v/ba30b91eb8 Imagine you woke up tomorrow and you had to start all over what would you do different? My life has been pretty 'epic' to date (epically awesome AND epically challenging) which has made me who I am today. I have zero regrets as I wholeheartedly belive that I am doing my very best with the knowledge and the information that I have at 'decision time'. Having said that, having an opportunity to start all over again...I would definately play harder, worry less and lean into my #NoFilter personality sooner. Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/leapzone/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.mercier.turcotte Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leapzone.strategies/ Twitter https://twitter.com/leapzone Youtube Channel www.LeapTV.com Do you have anything you would like to promote? Book, Podcast, workshop... Yes, I would love the opportunity to share my 90-minute Masterclass: BRAND FROM THE INSIDE OUT – Be The First, The Best or The Only. Brand From The Inside Out is a smart and motivating way to learn the key ingredients needed to get crystal clear on what your brand stands for, what problems you solve, and most importantly, what makes you The First, The Best, or The Only: https://leapzone.lpages.co/pax-bfio-webinar-optin/

Isabelle Mercier Brand Positioning Strategist & Business Growth Catalyst Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers. She is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America’s Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-times TEDx speaker with over 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has worked with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best or The Only. What was the biggest turning point in your life? There has been many big turning points in my life...however this one came to mind as it relates to "owning badassery" as we were talking about. I have recorded a short audio message as it is easier for me to 'speak it' rather than 'write it': https://www.voxer.com/v/ba30b91eb8 Imagine you woke up tomorrow and you had to start all over what would you do different? My life has been pretty 'epic' to date (epically awesome AND epically challenging) which has made me who I am today. I have zero regrets as I wholeheartedly belive that I am doing my very best with the knowledge and the information that I have at 'decision time'. Having said that, having an opportunity to start all over again...I would definately play harder, worry less and lean into my #NoFilter personality sooner. Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/leapzone/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.mercier.turcotte Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leapzone.strategies/ Twitter https://twitter.com/leapzone Youtube Channel www.LeapTV.com Do you have anything you would like to promote? Book, Podcast, workshop... Yes, I would love the opportunity to share my 90-minute Masterclass: BRAND FROM THE INSIDE OUT – Be The First, The Best or The Only. Brand From The Inside Out is a smart and motivating way to learn the key ingredients needed to get crystal clear on what your brand stands for, what problems you solve, and most importantly, what makes you The First, The Best, or The Only: https://leapzone.lpages.co/pax-bfio-webinar-optin/

Brian Weisfeld has been building businesses his entire life. In elementary school, he bought 95 pounds of gummy bears and hired my friends to sell them. As a teen, he made and sold mixtapes (ask your parents what those are), sorted baseball cards (he got paid in cards), babysat four-days-a-week after school, and sold nuts and dried fruit (and more gummy bears) in a neighborhood store. As an adult, he has helped build a number of well-known billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. Then he watched his oldest daughter struggle to sell Girl Scout cookies and he also became frustrated with some of the less-than-empowering influences he saw for his two girls. So he bought a copy of Writing Children’s Books for Dummies and decided to write a novel series to inspire girls to open their first lemonade stands or other businesses and to empower them with an entrepreneurial mindset. He is the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to empowering girls to realize their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passion. The Startup Squad is his first book and is co-authored with Nicole C. Kear. Brian lives in Silicon Valley and can often be found eating gummy bears with his wife while watching his two daughters sell lemonade from the end of our driveway. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 questions. More places you can find Brian: Website - https://www.brianweisfeld.com/ Instagram - @thestartupsquad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thestartupsquad/ & Brian Weisfeld

“Failure isn't what happens when you don't succeed, failure is what happens when you don't try in the first place.”    Did you ever have a business as a kid? I remember selling lemonade in front of my house and the excitement when someone actually bought a glass. As a shy introvert, I had a hard time selling cookies. When I became a Brownie, and later a Girl Guide, my mom sold a lot of cookies that’s for sure. I never really learned the art of selling. In Episode 30 I chat with Brian Weisfeld. Brian has been building businesses his entire life. As a kid, he bought 95 pounds of gummy bears and hired his friends to sell them. As a teen, he sorted baseball cards, babysat, and sold mixtapes (remember those?). As an adult, he helped build well-known, billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. Brian is the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential, whatever their passions, and is the co-author of the new children’s novel series The Startup Squad. Brian lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two daughters.   Topics covered in this episode: The what and the why of a minimum viable product Finding inspiration How we can explicitly teach kids to be entrepreneurial Skills of the entrepreneurial mindset   Getting comfortable with risk  Seeing opportunities where others see issues Learning how to sell The process of selling for shy kids and introverts  Taking feedback and removing the emotion  Being inspired by social and community needs The writing process The 3 components of The Startup Squad: Inspirational, Information, and Aspirational    Links and Resources Buy the book: www.thestartupsquad.com/books  Checkout resources including an incredible list of girl entrepreneurs: www.thestartupsquad.com  Check out Brian’s TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQ0kpzOhzA  

Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte is a brand builder and momentum generator. Her passion is to help entrepreneurs raise the bar and create massive value to build and deliver outstanding experiences. Isabelle’s first business venture in her early 20s quickly escalated to become one of Canada’s most awarded branding and creative firms; earning her prestigious international design awards and national entrepreneur of the year. Isabelle is a true pioneer in branding, and throughout her career has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of solopreneurs and small business owners, as well as some influential brands such as A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments. With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding and business growth, she is one of North America’s Top Small Business Influencers. She’s also a TEDx Speaker and one of the bestselling authors of the business and marketing book titled, The Next Big Thing: Top Trends From Today’s Leading Experts to Help You Dominate the New Economy. Isabelle’s sole purpose as a brand builder and business performance catalyst is to empower change and growth. In today’s conversation, we discuss the keys to building your brand from the inside out, how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace, be clear and confident about your positioning and message, and deliver massive value to your customers. Isabelle shares valuable lessons she learned as an award-winning brand builder who continues to raise the bar in her own life and business. If you are ready to step up and stand out, Isabelle will teach you how to do that and so much more!   Key Takeaways Ask yourself, “What makes me the first, best or the only?” In order to differentiate yourself, look at how the market is maturing and where the trends are leading. Your mission is how you leave people feeling, and it consists of only one or two words. Your brand promise needs to match what your ideal client is exactly looking for. If you can’t say no to what you don’t want, you’ll never have time or energy for what you do want. Successful people are able to decipher between vital few and trivial many. You can drive on three highways, just not all at once. Treat yourself like you would a million dollar client. Resources Free e-Book: 12 Smart Principles to Be The First, The Best or The Only Free Video Training: BRAND FROM THE INSIDE OUT – Be The First, The Best or The Only Isabelle’s TEDx Talk: The Power Of Zero Tolerance #1 Online Branding TV Show: LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptv LeapTools: Smart Tools & Tutorials for Small Business Owners: LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptools Connect With Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte and Leapzone Strategies Team Main Website: LeapZoneStrategies.com Small Business Owner Differentiating Program: BuildToRock.com Trailblazers Retreats: LeapZoneStrategies.com/retreats Unbridle Your Inner Rockstar Retreat: https://leapzone.lpages.co/own-your-genius/ Social Media Handles Twitter: https://twitter.com/leapzone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeapZone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leapzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapzone.strategies

Do you wish you were able to find your deeper purpose? Do you wonder how you could make more meaningful connections with friends, family members and coworkers? Do the concepts of healthy living, human transformation and spirituality appeal to you? If you are wondering how you can live a more fulfilled, sensorial life without burning out than you’re going to love today’s guest and his message!  David Brower is known as the human connection intelligence expert. He is a speaker, a trainer, a facilitator and a coach. His purpose is to recognize and appreciate that the missing link to ultra-performance is found in the quality of our human relationships. He’s also the creator of his own proprietary human expansion and connection live event, the Sensorial Experience Day. David has a particularly developed sense around food and cooking that he brings to his events as the central essence of connecting all our senses and everything that makes us uniquely human. In this episode of the IHML Show, we’re speaking with David about how he develops the foundation of his life based on this teachings and trainings and lives with an awareness and appreciation of everyday experiences. “To recognize and appreciate that the missing link to ultra-performance is found in the quality of our human relationships, is to want to activate their superpowers.”  Holding a Political Science degree from UCLA, and an Executive MBA from The New York Institute of Technology, American David Brower spent 20 years in the international entertainment business (publishing & licensing, TV/home video/DVD/Film marketing and distribution) with global industry leaders Disney and IMAX Corporation. Among the first Certified High Performance Coaches by Brendon Burchard “the world’s leading high performance coach” and the first to have offered this approach in France, and among the first in Europe. Trained in the CTI® Co-Active Coaching method. Creator of his own proprietary human expansion and connection live event, Sensorial Experience Day™ (SED), an immersive and unforgettable day of soul rejuvenation, energy renaissance, and connection with self and other rediscovery. David has a particularly developed sense around food and cooking, that he brings into his events as the central essence connecting all our senses, and everything that makes us uniquely human, around miraculous and everyday food experiences - an available form of human expansion and transformation anyone can access. David developed the foundation of his proprietary “Alivefulness™” teaching and trainings, an ALIVE activated awareness and appreciation, an amplified sensorial experience of everyday experiences, and in strong connection with others for ultra performance in work and home life. David is co-creator of The Art of UltraPerformance®, new generation Tribe Building for top executives and organizations needing and wanting to deploy their new highest potential beyond expectations with its existing internal resources, by combining technical and human dimensions, like never before. And of the CASH method, which is not what you think… For Further Insight: Website: http://www.davidbrower.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.brower.sensorial.guy

Series 4, Episode 1 - We launch our new series on Process Improvement by chatting with our guest Susan Sleigh of IMAX Corporation. We'll talk about what process improvement is, why it's important, and what you can do to be good at it without being all technical and geeky. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whiteboard-consulting/message

The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Stargate Pioneer, Agent Haley, and Agent Lauren discuss the Iron Fist premiere episode “Snow Gives Way.”   THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:   Iron Fist “Snow Gives Way” Marvel News Since Last Show Listener Feedback   IRON FIST “SNOW GIVES WAY” [03:45]   IRON FIST SERIES OVERVIEW   Netflix made all 13 episodes of Iron Fist available on Friday March 17th, 2017.   MAIN CAST   Finn Jones - as - Danny Rand / Iron Fist (The Sarah Janes Adventures, Game Of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3645691/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A billionaire Buddhist monk and martial artist proficient in kung-fu, with the ability to call upon the mystical power of the Iron Fist. Jones described the character as "someone struggling to find his identity", and identified with the character's loneliness being an orphan like Rand. He noted that "Danny gets really stressed and really pissed off sometimes, and I understand that ... [his] optimism and where that comes from."In preparation for the role, Jones studied kung fu, wushu, and tai chi, along with weight training, Buddhist philosophy, and meditation. Toby Nichols portrays a young Danny Rand.   Jessica Henwick - as - Colleen Wing (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3725055/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A martial artist ally of Rand who runs her own martial arts dojo called Chikara Dojo in New York City. Henwick felt the most defining word for Wing was "alone", saying, "She doesn't want to be anyone's love interest and open herself up in that way." Henwick also tried "to pull out that sort of very dry humor that [Wing] has, and that no bullshit New Yorker demeanor" from the comics version in her portrayal.   Tom Pelphrey - as - Ward Meachum (Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Banshee) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670601/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The son of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with his sister Joy is threatened to be undone with Rand's return. Ward is a character from the comics, though Pelphrey noted "we’re not necessarily beholden to representing him [in the series] exactly as he appears in the comic book." Stroup said that Ward would experience some "male angst" on Rand's return, because "Ward would have been the one who picked on [Rand] when he was little so as pure and innocent and great as Iron Fist is, he comes in and he causes some problems" there. Ilan Eskenazi portrays a teenage Ward Meachum.   Jessica Stroup - as - Joy Meachum (90210, The Following, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1888211/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The daughter of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with her brother Ward is threatened to be undone with Rand's return. Stroup said that Joy "absolutely loves" Rand, and his return to New York is "like this rebirth of what she once was, and she gets to ask these questions about herself because he’s posing them to her." Stroup said that Joy would initially be unsure whether Rand is who he says he is. Aimee Laurence portrays a young Joy Meachum.   Ramón Rodríguez - as - Bakuto (The Wire, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Charlie's Angels TV Series, Need for Speed) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913125/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9 A leader of a faction of The Hand and Colleen Wing's sensei.   Sacha Dhawan - as - Davos (After Earth, An Adventure in Space and Time, Sherlock) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223527/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A skilled martial artist who is the son of Lei Kung and Rand's former best friend in K'un-Lun, who grew envious when Rand became the Iron Fist. Although Dhawan first appeared in the ninth episode of the first season, Dhawan noted that the majority of Davos' storyline was intended to be explored in a potential second season.   Rosario Dawson  - as - Claire Temple (Josie and the Pussycats, Men in Black II, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Sin City, Rent, Clerks II, Robot Chicken, Gemini Division, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Defenders) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0206257/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A former nurse from Hell's Kitchen who joins Wing's dojo. Dawson reprises her role from previous Marvel Netflix series.   David Wenham  - as - Harold Meachum (Moulin Rouge!, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, After the Deluge, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Van Helsing, 300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920992/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A ruthless corporate leader and co-founder of Rand Enterprises who was partners with Rand’s parents at the time of their deaths. Regarding Harold's relationship with his children, Joy and Ward, Wenham said the dynamic between the three of them "is complex, to say the least. It’s multilayered, it’s multidimensional, it’s surprising and it’s forever changing, depending on the circumstances."   RECURRING CAST   David Furr as Wendell Rand (Bit part actor in a ton. Noted for appearances in 13 Hours, TURN: Washington's Spies) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2412970/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Danny's father and co-founder of Rand Enterprises.   Barrett Doss as Megan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5495383/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A secretary to Danny Rand and the Meachums at Rand Enterprises.   Alex Wyse as Kyle http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2537879/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Harold Meachum's personal assistant.   Marquis Rodriguez as Darryl http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532658/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A student at Wing's dojo. Rodriguez reprises his role from Luke Cage.   Wai Ching Ho as Gao http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387395/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 An accomplished woman and former ally of Wilson Fisk with her own heroin trade in Hell's Kitchen who has connections with The Hand. Ho reprises her role from Daredevil.   Ramon Fernandez as Kevin Singleton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1771714/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Harold Meachum's loyal bodyguard.   Clifton Davis as Lawrence Wilkins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204389/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.   John Sanders as Donald Hooper http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1854252/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.   Elise Santora as Maria Rodriguez http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5306108/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.   MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Trevor Morris http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007129/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr27 65 Composer Credits spanning back to 1997 that include: E-Ring The Bridge Alphas Olympus Has Fallen Ascension London Has Fallen Vikings   SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / SHOWRUNNER: Scott Buck (Dexter) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0118420/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr1 In December 2015, Buck was hired to serve as showrunner and executive producer for the Marvel and Netflix television series Iron Fist. Following the series' debut online via streaming, reviews for Iron Fist were predominantly overall negative with critics calling it "easily the worst of the Netflix Marvel shows." In December 2016, it was announced that he would return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the showrunner and executive producer for the Marvel, IMAX Corporation, and ABC television series Inhumans.   Directed By: John Dahl http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001093/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director 46 Directing Credits spanning back to 1989 that include: 1 x Battlestar Galactica 1 x Breaking Bad 4 x True Blood 2 x Caprica 1 x Falling Skies 1 x Arrow 4 x The Vampire Diaries 1 x Person Of Interest 16 x Dexter 2 x The Americans 10 x Californication 2 x Outlander 3 x The Bridge 2 x House Of Cards 6 x Justified 2 x Hannibal 1 x Jessica Jones 2 x Iron Fist   Written By: Scott Buck http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0118420/?ref_=tt_ov_wr#writer 13 credits since 1991 15 x Coach 1 x Everyone Loves Raymond 7 x Six Feet Under 2 x Rome 18 x Dexter 3 x Iron Fist 1 x Inhumans ALSO: He’s the “Showrunner” for both Iron Fist and Inhumans   “SNOW GIVES WAY” Meaning of “Snow Gives Way”   Danny Rand shoelist on the streets of New York - Company ad plays in the lobby - Fights his way into Rand Industries - Sees Ward and Joy on the 45th floor - Harold Meachum is dead. Cancer. 12 years ago - Snaps at Joy - Flashback to private jet   Danny’s Old House - Danny Mom Dad in sidewalk - Hidden key doesn’t work - 2nd floor open window - Guard dog pacified - Flashback to kids; Ward is a liar and a cheat   Danny In The Park with Big Al - Big Al looks up Danny and Harold Meachum - Piss in new shoes you can get at the shelter   Danny Tries To Talk To Joy Outside The House - Danny flips over a taxi in the street   Danny Meditates - Meets Colleen Wiig   Joy Tells Ward about Danny - Chinese Expansion - Danny would own 51% of the company   Danny “Steals” Ward’s Car - Ward pulls the gun - Danny asks for answers - No way to verify his identity - Ward always bullied Danny - Ward denies it - Danny freaks out - Both vow further action   Danny In The Park with Big Al x 2 - Share dinner - Hunter-Gatherer - Buddha “Purpose in life is to find your purpose” -- To protect K’un-Lun for all oppression -- To honor the sacrifice of Shou-Lao The Undying   Dojo - Martial Arts Class - Danny wants to challenge the master - protocol - Colleen gives Danny shows   Rand Security - Jump Danny outside the Dojo - Colleen watches - Danny disarms the man - Danny hides in Chinese street celebration - Ward Meachum sent them   Ward Meets With DAD - Harold has a...slave? - What if this is Danny Rand? - Harold will tell Ward what to do   Big Al dead of overdose - Tattoo   Danny Breaks Into Joy’s Office - Talk - Tea - Joy is open to the possibilities - Joy and Ward drugs Danny - Danny is held captive in the hospital - Flashback  - Danny was hit in the head; mom sucked out the top of the plane   NEWS [43:19]   INHUMANS   First trailer: https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/29/15556880/marvel-inhumans-official-trailer-abc-imax   SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING   Tom Holland confirms Peter Parker in Iron Man 2 http://io9.gizmodo.com/tom-holland-confirms-that-peter-parker-appeared-in-iron-1796423390   Kevin Feige confirms Miles Morales exists SOMEWHERE in MCU http://io9.gizmodo.com/kevin-feige-confirms-that-miles-morales-exists-somewher-1796420962   X-MEN   Hunt for the Wilderpeople’s Julian Dennison joins Deadpool 2 https://twitter.com/TaikaWaititi/status/879957239653580800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com%2Ftag%2Fmarvel   X-Men: Dark Phoenix: Evan Peters to Reprise Quicksilver Role http://www.cbr.com/evan-peters-quicksilver-in-x-men-dark-phoenix/     New Mutants Casts Alice Braga as Rosario Dawson Exits http://www.cbr.com/new-mutants-casts-alice-braga-cecilia-reyes-rosario-dawson-exits/   AWWWWWW/COOL STUFF   Thor: Ragnarok Trailer Gets An Epic 8-Bit Remake - http://www.cbr.com/thor-ragnarok-8-bit-trailer/   FEEDBACK [57:55]   TWITTER   https://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/879479263887491072  Dr. Gnome to you‏ @MrParacletes @LegendsofSHIELD Happy Summer Sullust to you too @StargatePioneer ! Also, hi @sithwitch mom! How you doin', @AwsmEngrGrl ?   https://twitter.com/thedigitalsoup/status/880220958409326592 digitalSoup‏ @thedigitalsoup digitalSoup Retweeted Legends S.H.I.E.L.D. I need to get caught up on @LegionFX so I can listen! Still working my way through the @CW_Arrow @CW_TheFlash universe!   https://twitter.com/KodiakGWC/status/880426044423065604 Richard‏ @KodiakGWC Richard Retweeted io9 @LegendsofSHIELD Trailer was meh. Hope the series is better.   OUTRO [61:38]   Haley, Lauren and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or who’s Marvel abs you would like to see. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.   Join Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. next time as the hosts discuss the Legion episode 4 titled “Chapter 4” on Sunday July 2nd, 2017. You can listen in live when we record Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM Central time at Geeks.live (Also streamed live on Spreaker.com). Contact Info: Please see http://www.legendsofshield.com for all of our contact information or call our voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871   Don’t forget to go check out our spin-off podcast, Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D..: Longbox Edition for your weekly Marvel comic book release run-down with segments by Black Adam on S.H.I.E.L.D. comics, Lauren on Mutant Comics and Anthony with his Spider-Man web down. Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Longbox Edition is also available on the GonnaGeek.com podcast network.   Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is a Proud Member Of The GonnaGeek Network (gonnageek.com).   This podcast was recorded on Thursday June 29th, 2017.   Standby for your S.H.I.E.L.D. debriefing ---   Audio and Video Production by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com.

The Power of Zero Tolerance with Isabelle Mercier Will the real you please stand up? If you’re not willing to risk being who you are, then you’ll miss out on the power of being a stellar brand that changes the world and changes lives. But how do you do that? By having zero tolerance for the things that hold you back, says my guest Isabelle Mercier.  Discover how her 20+ years in branding have led her to this mission of changing the way we value ourselves and use that to communicate who we are and what we do in a way that shakes to the core. All today on itenco: Lessons for the leading edge. Subscribe at http://itencopodcast.com                           About Isabelle Mercier As host of LeapTV.com, one of North America’s Top Small Business Influencers in 2012, Entrepreneur of the year at the 2003 Lauriers de la PME, and one of the bestselling authors of the business and marketing book titled, The Next Big Thing: Top Trends From Today’s Leading Experts to Help You Dominate the New Economy; Isabelle Mercier’s sole purpose as a brand builder and business performance catalyst is to empower change and growth.    Isabelle co-founded her first business venture a few years out of her teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada’s most awarded branding and creative firms; from prestigious international design awards to national entrepreneur of the year. Isabelle is a true pioneer in branding, and throughout her career has had the opportunity to help hundreds of solopreneurs and small business owners, as well as some influential brands such as A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few.   With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding and business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle is determined more than ever to help solopreneurs and small business owners all over the world catapult their way to crazy success - while having a blast doing it.

Star Trek Beyond to Get the IMAX Treatment. Sure, you can go beyond, but if you’re going to do it, you might as well go big at the same time. Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions, Bad Robot Productions, and IMAX Corporation are making sure you can do just that by applying IMAX DMR digital remastering to Star Trek Beyond. We share our experiences with the format and why this is very welcome news. HostC Bryan Jones ProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Neil S. Braun is the Dean of Pace University’s Lubin School of Business in New York since July 2010. He has previously been President of the NBC Television Network, Chairman and CEO of Viacom Entertainment, an internet and environmental entrepreneur, a film producer and corporate attorney.Braun serves on the board of directors of IMAX Corporation and national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. He has taught an MBA course in economic models of media and entertainment at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from the University of Chicago Law School.