Podcast appearances and mentions of megan reilly

Episode 455 features Megan Reilly, co-founder of Tippi Toes and now part of Jesse Itzler's Adventure ClubFind Megan Online:Website: https://www.megan-reilly.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-speakerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/?hl=enListen to Who Is Your Momma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6er3DfXbIQOSQXIBJAXnVF?si=y-BJ1ehnQS-JgIAUzFAFRgAbout MeganMegan Reilly started as an entrepreneur at age 19 and over the last two decades built an international franchise, received multiple offers on Shark Tank, started a top 12 podcast and ignited crowds all around the country as a keynote speaker. As owner and COO of Tippi Toes, Inc, Megan, helped grow the company from a part time business to 70 franchises over 23 years. During her tenure Megan wrote children's music albums that reached number 1 on iTunes chart.  In August 2024 Megan successfully exited her company.Megan is the creator and host of one of the Top 12 Parenting Podcasts on Apple Podcasts,  Who Is Your Momma Podcast, where she speaks to the mothers of some of the world's most successful, CEOs, athletes, and entertainers.  Megan currently works as a Director of membership for Jesse Itzler's Adventure Club.   Megan is a Top Voice on LinkedIn and engages regularly with thousands of followers on the platform.  Megan speaks to organizations all across the country sharing the lessons she has learned from more than 20 years as a thriving entrepreneur.Megan and her husband Chris have been married since 2007 and have three daughters.++++++++

Megan Reilly started as an entrepreneur at age 19 and over the last two decades has built an international franchise, started a top 12 podcast and ignited crowds all around the country as a keynote speaker. A 2012 Shark Tank Alum, Megan and her former business partner received multiple offers from Sharks yet decided to grow their business on their own. As owner and COO of Tippi Toes, Inc, Megan helped grow the company from a part time business to 70 franchises over 23 years. During her tenure Megan wrote children's music albums that reached number 1 on iTunes chart. In August 2024 Megan successfully exited her company. Megan is the creator and host of one of the Top 12 Parenting Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Who Is Your Momma Podcast, where she speaks to the mothers of some of the world's most successful CEOs, athletes, and entertainers. Megan worked as an expert mentor for Jesse Itzler's elite coaching program, Elite365. Megan is a Top Voice on LinkedIn and engages regularly with thousands of followers on the platform. Megan speaks to organizations all across the country sharing the lessons she has learned from more than 20 years as a thriving entrepreneur. Megan and her husband Chris have been married since 2007 and have three daughters. Visit Megan's website, https://www.megan-reilly.com/ Follow Megan on LinkedIn along more than 20,000 others - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-speaker Megan on IG https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/?hl=en Listen to Who Is Your Momma on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6er3DfXbIQOSQXIBJAXnVF?si=y-BJ1ehnQS-JgIAUzFAFRg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyndsay-dowd/support

This fall, we were excited to hear from you about the books that haunt you. and today's guest sent in a submission that caught everyone on our team's eye. We loved her interpretation of this theme. Today, Megan Reilly is joining Anne to talk about the books that linger in your brain for years. Megan is a professional theater designer and a college professor who lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She loves to travel and spend time outdoors, and reading is both a beloved hobby and a stress management technique. Megan and Anne talk about a range of topics today, from reading challenge addiction to intelligent thrillers that aren't afraid to go dark. They also dive into that topic of haunting books, exploring what that means to Megan and which titles she may find captivating for her upcoming season of reading. Find the full list of titles mentioned today at our show notes page, at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/448. Fall is a season full of new beginning energy, and it's a great time to remember that you can start a new habit or set a new goal any time you want. If you're looking for a fresh start, check out Anne's book Don't Overthink It. It's full of ideas to help you make easier decisions, stop second-guessing, and bring more joy to your life. Check your library or pick up your own copy at your local independent bookstore or wherever you buy books online, including our Modern Mrs Darcy shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode caught up with Xavier McDaniel and spoke about the free youth basketball camp he, Aubrey Sherrod, and Cheese Johnson conducted as a way of giving back. Also had the honor to speak with Megan Reilly volleyball player for Wichita State University as she shared her journey that brought her to WSU. And also news of Fred VanVleet goes to Houston, ESPN lays off mass workers, and Luke Barnwell leaves Sunrise and takes an assistant job at Texas Tech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

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Are we really meeting the needs of people in our communities? Do we truly make a difference in their lives? In this interactive workshop, we will help you move toward a purposeful approach to generating social impact. Iona Ledwidge Iona is one of the Executive Directors at Resurgo, a social impact organisation, overseeing the award-winning Spear Programme which coaches young people facing significant barriers to employment. Iona also engages leaders in business in how to adopt a coaching approach in their leadership style. Megan Reilly Megan is an International Coaching Federation accredited coach at PCC level and has worked for Resurgo, a social impact organisation, for seven years. After working on their Spear and Re-Work Programmes, she now oversees Resurgo's church partnerships in the North of the UK. Megan is passionate about the church engaging in social transformation in their local contexts.

Are we really meeting the needs of people in our communities? Do we truly make a difference in their lives? In this interactive workshop, we will help you move toward a purposeful approach to generating social impact. Iona Ledwidge Iona is one of the Executive Directors at Resurgo, a social impact organisation, overseeing the award-winning Spear Programme which coaches young people facing significant barriers to employment. Iona also engages leaders in business in how to adopt a coaching approach in their leadership style. Megan Reilly Megan is an International Coaching Federation accredited coach at PCC level and has worked for Resurgo, a social impact organisation, for seven years. After working on their Spear and Re-Work Programmes, she now oversees Resurgo's church partnerships in the North of the UK. Megan is passionate about the church engaging in social transformation in their local contexts.

Brittany and Sam are joined by Sarah Nuse and Megan Reilly of Tippi Toes Dance Franchising to talk all things empowerment, mission, and owning your authenticity. This dynamic sister duo does not disappoint as they share their secrets to growth and success.

Megan Reilly is the COO and co-owner of Tippi Toes®, an international franchisor of children's dance. For more than a decade, Megan has helped franchise owners build and grow their own businesses around the world.Megan and her sister/business partner Sarah appeared on Shark Tank, where they were awarded a deal by Mark Cuban. They decided to decline the deal and grow their business on their own, and have since built 35 franchises, written and published children's music that's hit the Billboard Charts, and reached number 1 on iTunes. She is also the creator and host of the Who Is Your Momma Podcast, where she speaks to the mothers of some of the world's most successful CEOs, athletes, and entertainers.This Episode's Heavy-hitter's:Tippi Toes was actually founded as the result of a college football game. Megan's sister Sarah was working as a waitress and wanted the day off to go to a game. When her boss told her she wouldn't have a job when she came back, she called their bluff and got fired. All at once she had to keep paying her car note– and Tippi Toes was born.Megan actually became a licensed dietician even though she knew early on that she wanted to grow Tippi Toes with her sister. Her education and certification served as a safety net that allowed her to pursue Tippi Toes with full-force, knowing that she would always be able to find a job if she needed it.Megan's family actually applied for Tippi Toes to appear on Shark Tank without her knowing. Although she ended up not taking the deal that Mark Cuban offered because they weren't able to negotiate agreeable terms, she remarks on Cuban's receptiveness and communication throughout the process.Franchising was never necessarily the goal for Tippi Toes, but after a trip to the West Coast that didn't go as planned, someone recommended that they franchise and the wheels started turning.On her podcast while speaking with Sarah Blakley's mom, she made a realization about promoting creativity with her kids by creating structured time to always find something to do when they tell her that they're bored.For more, check out https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ and her podcast, Exclusively on the FREE BYLR RADIO APPIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast#thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Whether you're doubling down on business development or recruiting talent, Interseller does all the heavy lifting of finding contact data, automating the email and follow-up process, and syncs all that rich data into 20+ CRMs and ATSs. Reach out and get going in a 2-week *free* trial today and let them know you heard about them from Adam on #thePOZcast.Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZIf you are curious how Adam has created #thePOZcast and turned it into an ecosystem that builds real relationships, clients, thought leadership, and content, check out www.thePOZcourse.com

This week we're talking Personal Branding in Franchising. Why is it critical? How can our personal traits break down some walls with our professional contacts? How can we stop holding ourselves back from sharing something real about ourselves? In the influencer age, it's not your elevator pitch, but the content stream that matters. And, who has a great personal brand? We're naming names!  Today's Rock Star panel: Emily George of Franchise Business Review, Danessa Itaya of Bio-One, Ingrid Schneider of Stay In Your Lane, and Thomas Scott of Home Run Franchises.   Thanks CareerPlug, Serviceminder, Hughes, and Franchise Hire. Shout outs to Kater Danford, Brooke Janousek, Megan Reilly, Greg Nathan, John DeHart, Angela Coté, and Susan Beth.  

You can find more about Megan Reilly at the following links: TippiToes Dance:  https://www.tippitoesdance.com/Who is Your Momma Podcast:  https://whoisyourmomma.com/  

Three fan girls, just fanning out. This week Megan Reilly joins us, otherwise known as Few Cans. We talk about BBL's, being noticed and in Podge's case forgetting meeting. What a show.

We had Megan Reilly on The Porch to talk about her journey to success and "Who is Your Momma" a podcast shining the light on the women that raised extraordinary people! Main ideas from this episode: Our Fairy Godmother is not coming. We will not be escorted to our dreams, we have to earn them. The missing ingredient to success is often WHO not WHAT. If you want to catapult your career, take the risk and get around people you deeply admire. "Do something you love so you never work a day in your life" is B.S. - Do something you're passionate about so that you enjoy the journey! You will work hard, and you will spend years in the quiet preparing if you want to do something great, so make sure you enjoy the process. We each have an emotional oven that can be cranked to 450 or lowered down to 150. We always have the power to move the temperature in that oven to save our energy. You can find Megan here ⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes/ Podcast Website: https://whoisyourmomma.com/ KEEP IN TOUCH

Have you ever looked at someone else and wondered, “How do they do it all?” You know people like this; they're a spouse, parent, run a business (or multiple businesses), host a podcast, coach, speak, and always have a smile on their face while they do that and so much more. I often find myself wondering how they keep it all together and always show up, to whatever the task is at hand, ready to go and give it their best. Megan Reilly is exactly that type of person. She is COO and Co-Owner of an international franchise. She is a Shark Tank Alum. She is the creator and host of the Who Is Your Momma Podcast, where she speaks to the mothers of some of the world's most successful, CEOs, athletes, and entertainers. She works as an expert mentor for Jesse Itzler's elite coaching program. Above all, Megan is a dedicated wife and Mom. She and her husband, Chris, have been married for 14 years and have three daughters under 10. Together, they renovate homes and love to play outside with their kids and their 100-pound dog, Ralph. In this episode, you will learn the mindsets and strategies that Megan uses to build, grow, and maximize her family life and every endeavor she sets out to accomplish. Show highlights: Managing time for kids while running international business and podcast The importance of being around like-minded couples How prioritizing marriage will amplify all other areas in life The importance of intentionality with your spouse Why it is essential to have a long-term perspective in your marriage Managing an identity crisis with the introduction of kids The value of the little things Why uninterrupted quality time is better than quantity of time How kids can make you a better spouse Where to find Megan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/ Podcast: https://whoisyourmomma.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megan.reilly.5205 Follow Mike Bellini on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini7/ Ultra Marriage Resources Book: www.theultramarriage.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ultra_marriage/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011729101170 Youtube: Ultra Marriage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoiUBRBK9BsZ8FDxj3kZ_w

This week on The SCALEit Method®, Allison talks with Megan Reilly, the COO of Tippi Toes. Megan talks about the benefits of franchising your business, as well as some of the difficulties that go along with it. She discusses how you can manage everyday fear of running a business and focus on other people, getting out of your own head. Topics Include: How Tippi Toes got started Challenges of working with family The trust needed before entering into a business partnership Why Tippi Toes decided to make the move to franchising Dealing with the fear of running a business Finding the right team members for your franchises How to build great company culture Megan's Shark Tank experience And more… Megan Reilly the owner, and COO of Tippi Toes inc. an international franchisor of children's dance, and the creator and host of Who is Your Momma podcast. Megan is a Shark Tank alum and she has scaled to 34 franchises of Tippi Toes. She has even written children's music that has topped the billboard music charts. PINNACLE GLOBAL NETWORK If you're a CEO or Founder and you're ready to build a scalable company that can thrive without you, join Allison for a FREE masterclass to learn the 5 Critical Phases You MUST Know in order to scale to 8-Figures and beyond. Head over to https://www.scalemasterclass.com/podcast to secure your seat today.

This week's guest is not in the circus, but is a master at juggling everything life throws her way. Whether it is running her international franchise, renovating houses, or on a family walk, this week's guest knows all about balance. She has been a full-time parent and entrepreneur since 2012, she has amassed numerous recognitions over a career, Here are just a few:Her company Tippi Toes has been named a Top 500 Franchise, she has hit the Billboard Top 20 Charts, and was #1 on iTunes for Children's Albums for the music she wrote for her dance studies, and on top of it all, was a Shark Tank Alumni - taking a deal with Mark Cuban before deciding she wanted to grow the business on her own. The Master of Franchising and Chief Tippi Toe-er, Megan Reilly is this week's guest on “The Jake Dunlap Show.” Megan was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and lived in the same house until she went to college and graduated with a Nutritional Science Degree from Oklahoma State University. Megan started Tippi Toes with her Sister Sarah in 1999, and have continued their mission to make Tippi Toes the best children's dance company on Earth. Sarah and Megan grew the company from a local dance company to an international franchise empire with 35+ Franchise Owners. In 2012, Megan appeared on the hit TV Show Shark Tank, where she was awarded a deal with Mark Cuban but decided to grow their business on their own. Since then, they have grown Tippi Toes, written/published children's music that hit #1 on iTunes and Billboard Charts. Megan is also a Professional Speaker, Member of Entrepreneurs' Organization, an Expert Mentor for Elite365 by Jesse Itzler, as well as the host of the “Who is Your Momma Podcast,” where she interviews moms who raised top CEOs, Athletes, Entertainers and more! Please enjoy this week's episode with Megan Reilly. Achievements/Milestones: Master's Degree in Science with focus on childhood nutritionFull-time parent and entrepreneur since 2012Shark Tank Alum 2011Ran marathon 2012Name Top 500 Franchise#1 Children's Album on iTunesBillboard Chart top 20 album for children's musicMegan by the numbers:39 years old3 daughters under the age of 923 years of business experience owning Tippi Toes, Inc (yes I was in high school when our company started)13 years as a profitable franchisor1 Podcast35 domestic franchises1 International master franchise365 handwritten notes sent per year1 appearance on Shark Tank1 Marathon completed50,000 mistakes and more importantly 50,000 lessons learned and corrections madeSocial Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes/https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/https://www.instagram.com/whoisyourmommapod/www.tippitoesdance.comwww.whoisyourmommapod.com Jake Dunlap:Personal Site - http://jakedunlap.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeTDunlapInstagram - http://instagram.com/jake_dunlap _Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JakeTDunlap/ Skaled:Website - https://skaled.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skaled

For full show notes, resources mentioned, and transcripts go to: www.drmindypelz.com/ep117/ To enroll in Dr. Mindy's Fasting membership go to: resetacademy.drmindypelz.com This episode is all about how family connections can help you live an incredible and healthy life.  Megan Reilly is the COO and Co-Owner Tippi Toes®, an international franchisor of children's dance. For more than a decade, Megan has helped franchise owners build and grow their own businesses around the world. A 2012 Shark Tank Alum, Megan and her business partner were awarded a deal by Mark Cuban yet decided to grow their business on their own and have since reached 35 franchises as well as written and published children's music that's hit the Billboard Charts and reached number 1 on iTunes. Megan is the creator and host of the Who Is Your Momma Podcast, where she speaks to the mothers of some of the world's most successful, CEOs, athletes, and entertainers.  She is also a dynamic speaker. Megan is happily married to her husband Chris and they are raising three daughters who are 5, 7 & 9. Please see our medical disclaimer.

1:11 - Tenacity is the thing2:46 - Always been tenacious3:33 - Origin of Tippie Toes6:04 - Getting into Family Business7:29 - Family Support9:08 - Moments of Critical Failure10:29 - Customer Service12:58 - Shark Tank Experience15:45 - Brand Exposure/ Brand Funding16:45 - In between the show (Editing and Time out)17:35 - Any disadvantage of coming to the show19:05 - Working with Mark Cuban20:19 - Learning from Cuban22:04 - Franchising24:55 - Who is this for?26:35 - Impetus behind the podcast28:34 - Parenting for Dummies31:20 - Who is the Dream Mom?32:06 - A complete shock34:35 - Important Lesson35:32 - Parenting in Pandemic37:44 - Learned from the Power Couple

In this episode, MEEDA volunteer and recovery advocate Megan Reilly (megsy_recovery) interviews Yasma Baalbaki about her experience of having an eating disorder. Yasma is currently in recovery, receiving treatment for anorexia, and sells cards to raise money for MEEDA under the handle @feel2_heal. Together Meg and Yasma discuss: Yasma's storyBuilding self worth away from food and bodyMotivation & incentives Recovery goals - both big & little Distractions and coping with anxietyBody changesSocial media - deleting Tik Tok and changing your Instagram feedComparisons to other bodiesBest gain from recovery so farYasma's voluntary work selling cards for MEEDA, as "Feel 2 Heal"Find Yasma on Instagram @feel2_healPlease reach out with your questions, suggestions and feedback via media@meeda.meFor your free 15 mins assessment, please visit www.meeda.me/contactswww.meeda.me

Megan was raised with a mindset that she could do anything she put her mind to and it has clearly carried on into adulthood. In this episode Megan shares:·       The story of how she and her sister co-founded Tippi Toes Dance back in college to make a car payment after her sister got fired from her job. ·       Their journey of being incredibly successful franchisors with 36 US franchises and 1 master franchise in China….not to mention in her spare time she hosts a podcast and a daily radio show on BYLR Radio  ·       How she tempers the feelings of frustration about wanting to be farther down the road in her career·       Her advice for anyone who has a business idea but may not know what the "next step" should be.·       How she shows up transparently and authentically without knowing it all or being 100% ready and her advice for you should someone crack the door of opportunity for you.·       How she approaches being mentored and mentoring others·       How she came up with the idea for her awesomely creative podcast "Who is your Momma", where she interviews successful people Mom's to get the backstory of what they did and how they did it. ***Do yourself a favor and go check this podcast out because it is AMAZING!! Link belowhttps://whoisyourmomma.comhttps://www.tippitoesdance.com/

Megan Reilly, a mom to three girls 7 & under and married to her best friend and super dad. She is the co-owner & COO of Tippi Toes®. Megan started Who Is Your Momma Podcast because of all there is to learn from the mommas of the world!

“The key is to be adaptable, no matter what business you're in.” This week's guest is literally a mover and shake! Megan Reilly is the co-founder, owner and COO of Tippi Toes Inc., an award-winning franchise business that teaches kids the joys of dance. Her idea has blossomed over the past 20 years with franchises all over the US and now international too. In this conversation, we talk about how Megan started Tippi Toes with her sister as a part-time college gig and how they scaled through franchising. Megan let's us all in on what really happened on that episode of Shark Tank when Mark Cuban gave them a deal (and after the show). So good! Start your week listening to our conversation with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/186 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoisyourmommapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meganlreilly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tippitoesdance Blog & Podcast: https://whoisyourmomma.com/

Megan Reilly and her sister got offered a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank and accepted the deal. Ultimately, they decided it wasn't in alignment with their goals and backed out! They never. looked. back! This is the story of how they grew & scaled without a shark & came to know themselves in the process. Tippi Toes Dance is now a global franchise with locations across the world. (Fun fact- even Jenny & Heath's daughter has taken the classes!) For more information on Tippi Toes Dance, visit https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ To learn more about Megan & her podcast, visit https://whoisyourmomma.com/ To connect with the Second Shot crew, subscribe to the podcast and join our FB group at www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot Follow along on IG at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

This week, Megan Reilly joins the show to talk about internal narratives, outside expectations, and learning to own your seat at the table. This entrepreneur, former Shark Tank competitor, and mom shares her story of recognizing her own unique value and running with it. Mentioned on this episode: 17Twenty Podcast interviews (Megan) (Jake) Connect with Megan: Instagram @MeganLReilly Who is Your Momma? Podcast on BYLR Radio Tippi Toes Dance Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Megan Reilly joins the show to talk about internal narratives, outside expectations, and learning to own your seat at the table. This entrepreneur, former Shark Tank competitor, and mom shares her story of recognizing her own unique value and running with it. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on:   Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube   Connect with Jake on:   Instagram Twitter   Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Megan Reilly does it all! She owns Tippi Toes Dance Company, writes her own songs which hit the Billboard Charts #1 on iTunes, appeared on Shark Tank, hosts a radio show on BYLR radio, created a podcast interviewing the mom's of famous athletes, entertainers, & CEOs, is a registered dietician, has been married for 13 years & has 3 kids under age 8. Learn from the mom who finds opportunities to crack open a door, then kicks it & runs through! IG: @MeganLReilly, @WhoIsYourMommaPod BYLR radio: Megan Reilly Show  

Today Kevin and Stewart sit down with April Shprintz, author, keynote speaker, business accelerator, proud veteran, and creator of The Generosity Culture®.April is a great accelerator, and connected the 17Twenty crew with our last two podcast guests, Megan Reilly and Sarah Nuse.  We talk with April about her book -- Magic Blue Rocks: The Secret to Doing Anything -- and pick up quite a lot of wisdom nuggets through talking about the book, the writing of the book, etc. and linger on an interesting phenomenon called the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon (a frequency and mindset illusion).  We also dive in to a really cool story about a great mentor of April and a great moment.Also, early announcement that April will be giving out the Kindle version of her book for free on her birthday, June 25th.  So if you're looking for a great read, pick it up!  And then a deep dive in to pouring in to your people, your clients, and your communities, with some staggering statistics about the value of doing this.... and much, much, more. Get your journal ready!  

Today the 17Twenty crew sits down with Megan Reilly, an owner and chief operating officer of Tippi Toes, Inc., podcast host, speaker, DJ, and entrepreneur.  They talk through a ton of great stories, starting with a small world moment at a TEXO/YCC event back in September of 2019 involving Jesse Itzler.  This night leads Megan to a launch point for her podcast, "Who Is Your Momma?", where she's listening to and learning from the mothers of highly successful individuals, and she shares many of the lessons she's complied from the interviews, including many great parenting nuggets.The conversation also includes a behind-the-scenes look at the experience of Megan and her sister on Season 2, Episode 1 of Shark Tank, where they pitched Tippi Toes and ended up with an on-air deal from Mark Cuban.You'll also hear the moment where Kevin and Stewart decide to roll out this month's #17TwentyChallenge, piggy-backing off of the challenge that Megan was doing with Itzler's BACC, as they talk through the value of bringing your whole-self to things you're doing, and the identification of your whole-self through ever-changing seasons of life.Great episode.  Great stories.  Great inspiration.  

Have you ever felt like there was only one right way to be a mom or business owner? Did you struggle to see how you can give 100% to both and still feel happy, healthy, and successful? Megan Reily and her sister run Tippi Toes international children's dance company that has attracted even more attention since they were on one of the first seasons of Shark Tank. As a COO, she knows business, but as a mom of three, she also knows motherhood! I loved interviewing Megan, and I know that whether you want to have your own business or not, you will love her approach toward motherhood and be encouraged by her story. Tune in to hear Megan discuss her secret to being happy with her life as a mom and an entrepreneur, share the lessons she has learned as a mom, and give advice to new and aspiring momrepreneurs.

Megan Reilly has been in the Wellness/Fitness field, specifically in government health and wellness, for nine years. The sites she has worked at include: National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Ronald Reagan Fitness Center, Drug Enforcement Administration, and now NASA HQ in DC. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Megan is an (American Council of Exercise )ACE Certified Health Coach; a Certified Independent Optavia Coach from the Center for Obesity and Prevention through Villa Nova; a Reiki II Practitioner, and an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. In this episode, we talk...Corporate Wellness Coaching Energy WorkSelf DevelopmentFinding your “thing"Morning Routine Inner Critic & Inner Coach and more! Reiki Resources: What is a first session like? Benefits of virtual ReikiWhere to find Meg: Facebook - Meg Reilly Instagram - @megreillyhealth

Megan Reilly was offered something many entrepreneurs dare not even dream of:  An investment opportunity from Mark Cuban. Then she turned him down. Find out why. To learn more about opportunities in franchising, reach out to Wes wes@path2frdm.com 

From starting a business with her sister while she was still in High School to being on the Hit TV show Shark Tank, I am very excited to introduce this week's guest, Megan Reilly. Currently, Megan serves as the Owner and COO of Tippi Toes, where after 21 years of business, has grown the business to 35 domestic franchises and 1 international franchise. Along with her business, she is the host of Who Is Your Momma Podcast, as well as The Megan Reilly Show, both exclusively on Jesse Itzler's free BYLR Radio App. Her most proud achievement of all is being a Mompreneur to 3 daughters under the age of 8. Megan is truly the definition of optimism, and this episode is full of so many incredible pieces of advice: · Her experience on Shark Tank · The Importance Owning Your Own Path, Taking Action, and Adaptability, · How she became friends with Jesse Itzler, Sara Blakely, Kara Goldin, Claude Silver · Much More. Enjoy my conversation with Megan Reilly! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-community I want your feedback! Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn (Tyler Meckes). If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line! Enjoy the show!

On this episode of the Franchise Secrets podcast, Erik is joined by Megan Reilly, the co-founder and COO of Tippi Toes Dance. Megan shares her experience running a business as a hands-on mother of three daughters, as well as appearing on Shark Tank.  Appearing on Shark Tank isn’t a silver bullet Megan takes Erik on a deep dive into her appearance on Shark Tank, including how she and her sister prepared and what she’s taken away from the experience. She also shares some behind-the-scenes information about how the deal they accepted on the show eventually fell through after the cameras were finished rolling. This is the perfect episode for working parents, those that want to franchise their business the right way, and anyone potentially thinking about appearing on Shark Tank. Listen to Erik and Megan talk about Shark Tank and parenting as a business owner: Introduction Being a mom and running a business (2:06) Megan talks about her three daughters and touches on both the hurdles and advantages of being a hands-on parent while running a business. From having conference calls with kids screaming in the background to educating them about business, Erik and Megan talk about their children and some of the ways they’ve helped them form business ideas. Knowing when to take a break (10:37) It can be easy to get into the routine of working to build your business but one of the hardest things for business owners can be knowing when to take a break. Erik and Megan discuss what their own tells are. Starting Tippi Toes (12:25) Megan shares the story of her sister, Sarah, starting Tippi Toes. After losing her waitressing job, the idea to go into schools and teach dance sprang into Sarah’s mind. Megan joined soon after. When did the business take off? (15:15) With Megan still in school and earning a degree in nutrition, Sarah was doing Tippi Toes full time. It was at that point both Megan and Sarah realized the business was taking off. They spent the next 10 years building up the brand across the country before opening their first official franchise. Franchising the business (19:56) After failing to create a television show, someone pointed out franchising the business was a viable option. Megan opens up about their process, from hiring a consultant to help set it up to spending a full year working with just one franchisee to ensure their processes were correct and well tested. Shark Tank (24:29) Megan and Sarah went on Shark Tank to pitch their television show but quickly found the panel to be far more interested in their business. Megan shares her belief on whether their advice to drop the show was correct. Preparing for Shark Tank (26:48) Megan talks about her experiences preparing for the show, including some of the things she studied for. What she learned on Shark Tank (29:04) Megan and Erik discuss some of the lessons learned after appearing on Shark Tank, including the confidence gained from being so prepared. Erik opens up about how he prepares (or sometimes doesn’t prepare) for each show. Deal or no deal (31:30) Despite agreeing to a deal with Mark Cuban on the show, Megan explains how some issues with contract language stopped everything right in its tracks. Why did they want to make a deal (35:09) Megan talks through some of the reasons she went on the show and wanted to make a deal in the first place. Where is Tippi Toes now (36:46) Megan and her sister have expanded Tippi Toes to 35 domestic franchises and another franchise in China. She also talks about the difficulties of the business through the pandemic and how they’ve helped their franchisees. Who is your mama podcast (41:02) Erik and Megan talk about her podcast, which talks to the mothers of some important and high-profile people, including major brand CEOs. Links: Franchise Secrets - Website Franchise Secrets - Facebook group Tippi Toes Dance - Website Who is your mama - Podcast

This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features my rockstar friend, Megan Reilly, Owner and COO, Tippi Toes, Inc. and Podcast Host, Who Is Your Momma Podcast, out of Rockwall, TX.  Boy did I have a blast chatting with Megan! She’s so down to earth and easy to talk to – all I had to do with hit the record button ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, always has been and you already know this. But this conversation features Julia Wong, Laurie Haefele and Shirry Dolgin, Barry Bredvik, and Kristi Nelson explores new directions and ideas about kitchen design. These three amazing designers come from different backgrounds but all have mastered interior design and truly understand the form and function of kitchen design. You are going to hear a high-level conversation that covers technology, layout, and specifically the use of space articulated into actionable methods for kitchen design. Susan McFadden of California Homes Magazine moderated this panel. What you are going to find is how this conversation zigs and zags through so many topics but the through lines provide some remarkable ideas for crafting the perfect space for every home. This panel is introduced by Megan Reilly, co-founder of WestEdge Design Fair, the fall home of Convo By Design in Santa Monica California.   What a great chat. Thank you Susan McFadden for moderating, California Homes Magazine for your support. Thank you, Julia, Shirry, Laurie, Kristi, and Barry for your time and masterful contributions. Thank you Megan and Troy for your partnership. Thank you Walker Zanger for your continued support of the podcast.  And, thank you for listening, subscribing, and downloading every episode of Convo By Design. I miss you. I miss seeing you at WestEdge and all the other design fairs and festivals we missed in 2020. But we will meet again in 2021. And until we do, be well and keep creating.

Megan Reilly of Tippi Toes Dance is a former Shark Tank guest, Host of the Who’s Your Mama Podcast, and a passionate mompreneur. Megan designed the initial logo for Tippi Toes at the tender age of 17 while she was still in High School. Megan is now the COO of Tippi Toes and a Co-owner.  Tippi Toes now has 35 franchise owners in 14 different states and the company was recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine as a top 500 franchise company in the world. Tippi Toes was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2012, where Megan and her sister Sarah landed a TV deal with Shark Mark Cuban. They dated for a while but eventually called off the engagement. As a company, Tippi Toes has also released four music CDs. The latest, "On Top of the World," hit the Top 10 on iTunes and top 20 on Billboards chart on the Best Children’s Album chart. You can reach Megan at: Website: https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ On Social Media:  @meaganlreilly

Can you be too real on stage? Can you be too grounded in the work and too absorbed in the emotions. We speak of this and other theatre subjects and Norman and I welcome Bob Zick and Travis Bedard - two college kids from New Hampshire who drive cross country to the bay area to get involved in theatre. Two decades later, they reunite. Bob and Travis are two of my former colleagues, whom I worked with at the now defunct BayStage and Eastenders Repertory Company. Travis has since been a cofounder of Cambiare Productions in Austin TX and now lives in Wisconsin with his wife Megan Reilly. Bob teaches theatre at Fountain Valley HS and is starting a family in Garden Grove, CA. We talk about the ongoing COVID crisis, Trump dog whistles and how real do you need to be on the stage? SHOUTOUTS: PlayGround Festival 2020 available thru 9/1 https://playground-sf.org/playground-zoom-fest-continues-on-demand/ KING LEAR SF Shakes online thru 9/27, Sat 7p/ Sun 4p https://www.youtube.com/user/SFShakes Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the show THE BOREDOM GAMES 2020 SHOTzSF 8/17 7p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjNnXT8kDU

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Megan Reilly, the co-owner and COO of Tippi Toes Dance. Her company aims to develop a love of dancing in children by creating a positive experience that promotes healthy living habits and helps build both self-confidence and a love for others. She and her partner founded the company 21 years ago and now have 35 franchises and an international presence. You may know her from the popular television show “Shark Tank.” In today's episode, she talks about building a thriving business, balancing work and life, and the key qualities of successful entrepreneurs.

As unconventional leaders, we can feel like we don’t fit in. This can cause us to waste time worrying about how we are perceived. Megan Reilly is proof that you can be yourself and hold onto your values, while thriving in the business world. Megan Reilly is the co-owner of Tippi Toes Dance, a successful dance franchise and also the host of Who Is Your Momma, where she speaks to amazing moms who raised exceptional people to find out what it is like to raise kids who turn into happy and thriving people.   Connect with Megan:  https://whoisyourmomma.com/ https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ QUESTIONS ASKED: What does greatness mean to you? What common themes have you seen from the people you interview? What do you see as the best way to grow? Who do you share your dreams with?   FROM TODAY’s EPISODE: Franchising and making things work Championing you and your child’s natural abilities Podcasting and getting guests Feeling like you can’t have a big business because you don’t look the part Balancing risk and steadiness   RESOURCES: Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307 Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady

Megan Reilly Koepsell was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She has had a life-long interest in family history and has been spending nearly every available waking moment doing genealogy for over ten years. Her ancestors began reaching out to her to find them in her genealogical searches shortly after she began getting involved in genealogy. She has served as president, vice president/program chair, and member interests chair for genealogical groups in Highlands Ranch and Denver. Megan is a frequent presenter on genealogy topics in the Denver Metro area. By profession, Megan is a Registered Nurse, a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, is certified in Mind-Body Medicine, and holds a certificate in Holistic Nursing. She teaches meditation at an oncology rehab center in the Metro Denver area and owns a travel business leading meditation trips to spiritual places in Scotland and Ireland. Listening to the Voices of Our Ancestors: A Practical Manual for Developing Your Intuitive Genealogical Abilities is her first book.

"We were in the hallway counting on our fingers as the sharks waited for a response.  We were young entrepreneurs - we didn't expect this to happen." Meet Sarah Nuse and Megan Reilly are CEO and COO of Tippi Toes Dance.  In Season 2 on the last day of auditions, they were in finally invited into the Shark Tank. Sarah and Megan walk you through how they were "discovered" and didn't actually apply, all the way to texting back and forth with Mark Cuban on the partnership. This podcast is incredibly valuable for entrepreneurs because you can hear from the story not only how much they have evolved, but also the clarity needed to be completely behind your business.   Enjoy this wild ride with these positive upbeat entrepreneurs who didn't want to sell their souls away. In this episode, we discuss: The Experience of Being on Shark Tank Sticking to Your Values When There is Opportunity  How to Make a Partnership Work How to Evaluate Partnerships Words of Advice to Women Entrepreneurs    Tippi Toes is a dance franchises with over 30 franchisees, offering dance classes, dance camps, parties, and even kids' music. They started as a small business and now have grown into a national brand.  Connect with Sarah and Megan: Website – https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ (https://www.tippitoesdance.com/) Megan's Twitter- https://twitter.com/meganlReilly       Sarah's Instagram: https://Instagram.com/sarah_nuse   Megan's Instagram- https://instagram.com/meganlreilly Megan's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes Sarah's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-nuse-1211b57/ Megan's Email: missmegan@tippitoesdance.com Sarah's Email: misssarah@tippitoesdance.com   

I started Convo By Design seven years ago because I saw an opportunity to tell the stories of creators, designers, architects, artists, set decorators and others who change the way we live, build and design. I started recording panels and keynotes from West Week, Fall Market, Legends and of course, WestEdge Design Fair. After I started working with WestEdge co-founder’s Troy Hanson and Megan Reilly, the opportunity presented itself to start producing the stage. For two years now, the Convo By Design Programming Lounge has been a place to share new ideas, engage and explore the stories from inside SoCal's vibrant world of design and architecture. Rapidly, a new class of creators has emerged. These artisans are taking the industry to the next level through the work as well as through the stories they’re telling and the business they're building. They are multi-dimensional. I crafted a panel called Rockstars, Rebels, and Raconteurs to showcase some of these unique personalities. This group included designers Lori Dennis and  Ryan Saghian as well as architect, Jean Brownhill. Consider this a blueprint for success and a roadmap for any new creative endeavor. This chat was fun and covers a lot of ground so let’s get to it. Here are some of the topics covered: Who are you? What an interesting question. Do you know? They do. The next topic is one very near and dear to my heart, it too was covered at WestEdge and you will be hearing about it later this year on the podcast. The topic is mentorship. The next topic is connections. So important and you’re going to hear why. You have heard a lot about talk collaborations and you are about to hear more..this is good, really good. Okay, we have covered a lot of ground here. Identity, mentorship, connections, collaborations… You’re about to hear about fear.  Not a topic often addressed but so important. Everyone feels it, but everyone responds differently. Here is how this group of rebels handles their fear. From fear to drive and you’ll hear how they are connected. From fear to drive, what could the next subject possibly be but working on the edge… If you are going to change the business, disrupt or whatever you want to call it, you have to find your niche, locate the need, find the audience looking for what you have to offer. From finding the need to maintaining momentum. This is a hard one. Making it to the top is one thing, staying there is another… Finally, it comes down to blazing trails and doing things differently… So there you have it for Rockstars, Rebels, and Raconteurs with Lori Dennis, Jean Brownhill, and Ryan Saghian. This is a blueprint for any creator looking to take their game to the next level. Special thanks to Ryan, Jean, and Lori. Thank you, Megan and Troy, thank you Erika Heet for moderating this conversation, thank you, John McClain, Kevin Isbell, Julia Wong and Nicolette Akiko for designing our stage at WestEdge. Thank you, Walker Zanger, for your support and thank you for listening, without you, there is no Convo By Design. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the show everywhere you find your favorite podcasts. Until next week, keep creating. #ConvoByDesign #Rockstars #RyanSahgian #JeanBrownhill #LoriDennis #WestEdgeDesignFair

This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Megan Reilly, the Chief Operating Officer at Tippi Toes — a children’s dance business that has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and whose original music has made a splash on both Billboard and iTunes music charts. For over 20 years, Megan has found joy in introducing young children to dance through her company, and since its founding, Tippi Toes has established 30 franchises around the US, with plans to go international. Megan understands that entrepreneurship is difficult, and for those that choose to venture down this alternate path, having a passion for your art is key to success. On the podcast, Megan describes why she believes in the mission of her company, how Tippi Toes started with only a dream (and very limited funding), and how other entrepreneurs can find success from day one of their businesses.   Moving Quotes: “If we can get kids to love dance when they’re little and have a positive experience, then it can hopefully be a part of their life for a long time." “If you have a [business] framework that you set early on before there’s any emotion involved, it’s going to save you so much in the long run." “Find yourself. Find your value. Find the places that you really shine. And be as true to that as you can, and you will find success… There’s always a place for you if you’re being original and true to who you are." “There’s opportunity for everyone if you’re hustling to find it." “[In entrepreneurship], you have to really care about or enjoy the work that you’re about to do. Because if you’re going to be an entrepreneur, there’s going to be work." “If you try to think too far down the road, you’re going to get lost. Sometimes you just have to think, ‘What is the best thing that I can do today?’"   Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 2:57: Megan explains how dance was engrained in her from a very young age and how teaching dance eventually became her day job. 5:39: Megan describes her company — Tippi Toes — and the philosophy behind her company. 7:56: Reilly speaks to some of the lessons that Tippi Toes attendees gather from their dance classes and how these lessons carry over into non-dance aspects of life. 14:22: Megan reflects on the early days of entrepreneurship and shares a couple of practical ways that business owners can succeed. 17:49: Reilly shares her favorite and least favorite aspects of entrepreneurship. 20:04: Reilly discusses what could be next for Tippi Toes, including a few ways to achieve her goal of becoming a household name. 23:11: Reilly describes being featured on the hit reality show Shark Tank and the true story behind the deal she reached with Mark Cuban. 26:53: Megan names some of her role models and how, in a way, books and podcasts have served as role models for her in entrepreneurship. 30:04: Megan gives some practical advice around being in business with close friends and family members. 32:17: Megan shares some encouraging wisdom for those dancers who may not have progressed onto a professional level.   Bullet List of Resources –  Megan Reilly LinkedIn Tippi Toes Company Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Tippi Toes Music iTunes

How do you build a profitable business while maintaining a personal life of family and purpose? In this episode, Pierce Marrs interviews Sarah Nuse, CEO, and co-founder of Tippi Toes Dance. Sarah and her sister, co-founder, Megan Reilly, appeared on Shark Tank way back in Season 2 where they negotiated one of the first deals ever with Mark Cuban. Listen in to find what they have been up to since then. Contact Pierce @ PierceMarrs.com or call 615.59.COACH Click HERE to contact Sarah Nuse

Interview with Tippi Toes Dance CEO Sarah Nuse   How do you build a profitable business while maintaining a personal life of family and purpose? In this episode, Pierce Marrs interviews Sarah Nuse, CEO, and co-founder of Tippi Toes Dance. Sarah and her sister, co-founder, Megan Reilly, appeared on Shark Tank way back in Season… The post Shark Tank Fan Podcast #173 appeared first on Pierce Marrs.

Megan Reilly, @meganlreilly, mom of three, co-founder, and COO of Tippi Toe Dance Company, a mobile kids dance company that focuses on recreational dance. The business brings dance class to the kids, making it convenient for moms everywhere! The business started by her sister in college has grown into a franchise with 30 franchises. Driven by their goals, Tippi Toes has adapted over time and has grown with customer needs.   Episode 38 of the Time To Be You podcast is all about knowing what your customer needs and figuring out how to deliver it to them. When you're trying to build your business, it's important to put your plans into motion and understand that you will make mistakes. Learning to take small steps and learning to adapt along the way will help you down the path to success. Running a business as a mom is not easy, but for Megan, she gets to do what she loves all while raising her family and she loves every crazy minute of it!   --     Questions:   1. How did you come up with your business and how did you go about starting it? 2. How to Balance running a business and raising three girls 3. How does one truly drive a business so that it sustains past the 10 year mark? 4. What are some of the key things you learned while creating your business and doing it while being a mama? 5. What would you tell someone who is just starting out?   --   Bio:   Megan Reilly is a mom to three girls & is proud that they usually leave the house with a milk mustache & both shoes on! She beat her husband in a marathon which she reminds him of often. She is a registered dietitian with a masters in nutrition & has owned and operated her company, Tippi Toes, Inc, with her sister for over 20 years. Tippi Toes has more than 30 franchises around the US with plans to go international. She has survived swimming with the sharks on ABC's Shark Tank & she has written children's music that has made it onto Billboard and iTunes charts although she can't carry a tune!   --   Www.Tippitoesdance.com  https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/   --   Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/  

I thought about making this one long episode and thought better of it. You are busy and don’t have time for a three hour production. This is part two of our 200th episode retrospective. You heard from some remarkable designers, architects, set decorators and chefs. I wanted to share another side of the podcast in part two. A series of creatives that don’t necessarily fit into a specific category when talking about design and architecture. The Triforium is a public art project that had seen better days in 2016. I met the people trying to save it, members of the Triforium project including members of the Portland based band Yacht… Claire Evans and Jona Becholt. They are bringing this amazing musical sculpture back to life… Speaking of finding new passions. Jihan Zencirli of Geronimo Balloons explains how taking an idea and building a business out of it completely changed her life! Then there are the fine artists who found their calling and built life around it. Artist like Hunt Slonem. What is art without likeminded souls to share it with? Haily Zaki is the co-founder of the LA Design Festival. A showcase for LA’s creatives from virtually every discipline. Haily is smart, crazy talented and driven. Speaking of remarkable events. Troy Hanson and Megan Reilly of the WestEdge Design Fair have put together a world class design and architecture focused event. They do so much to help connect the industry. This is a recap from 2015. Troy and Megan talk about the origins of the show. This leads me to the ideas we need to talk about that aren’t always easy. Emile Nicolaou is an intellectual property attorney. Why should we be hearing from him? Because he is crazy smart and if you listen to what he tells you, you can protect your ideas. That doesn’t mean you can keep them from getting stolen… it means you know what your options are. Choosing not to defend your intellectual property is a choice, not knowing your rights is a crime… Now, some random quotes that I really enjoyed and I think you will as well. Here is architect, Anthony Poon… Designer and showroom owner, Patrick Dragonette… Just for fun, this is a clip from episode number one from 2014 with artist Douglas C. Bloom… This seems like a good time to share some of the things that have made an impact on me after doing this for five years. And keep in mind, I am neither a designer, nor and architect, not a chef or set decorator. However, I have produced design houses, hosted design industry events, published thousands of hours of content, both my own for Convo By Design as well as that for some of the biggest names in design. Because of this, here are some of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned. 1. Say “yes”. 2. Be open to new ideas, even if they are completely opposite to your own. 3. Collaborate whenever possible. 4. Experiment. Try something different. 5. Mix metals. 6. Use that color, you know the one. You can always re-paint, re-cover and re-design. 7. Take your intellectual property rights as well as those of others seriously. Choosing not to act is still a choice, know your options. 8. Ask more questions. 9. Listen to the inner voice. 10. Know your value. 11. Demonstrate the same level of responsibility you ask of others. 12. Change the conversation. 13. Tell your story everywhere you can. 14. Be your brand. Live it. 15. Be authentic. 16. Stress is pointless, it’s all going to work out. I have also benefitted from learning about the superpowers of others… My favorite… Architects see the minute details and plan for all potential outcomes Designers have creativity oozing from every pore Set decorators don’t say ‘no’. They are Macgyver like in their abilities to create options and fabricate ideas Chefs are truly creative warriors who literally battle using knives Trade Show Producers see the direction the business is going and try to hit it at a future point, not the present

This past weekend was the WestEdge Design Fair and once again, Troy Hanson and Megan Reilly have outdone themselves. I have been so fortunate to be associated with Troy and Megan at WestEdge. This is my favorite design event because it is really, as Troy and Megan have called it, “the anti-trade show”. Not that shows for the trade are bad, they are great. This one is presented differently and having worked with them for so many years, they try to give their attendees something new and different. In that spirit, I wanted to do something unique as well and for Convo By Design, this was a huge endeavor. We were the presenting partners for the Programming Lounge and there were really two sides to this. The programming side and the design side. For the design, I turned to a trusted friend and incredible talent, Julia Wong of Julia Wong Designs. Julia did something fantastic with this space, not the least of which was collaborating with me to create a custom podcast desk that is completely mobile, dripping with luxury detail and designed for podcasters, YouTubers, home office communications as well as a great place for family based digital communications in a clean space with hidden wires and enough room for the whole family or team. It is also available for purchase with a ton of customized details. For more information, email the show convobydesign@outlook dot com and reference “Podcast Desk” in the subject line. Okay, so this episode is special. It is a kickoff from the event and features the first conversation of the event featuring acclaimed designer Lori Dennis, Nicholas Gawith of Publicis.Sapient and Ivette Serrano of Lamps Plus. We talked about brand development for creatives. I wanted this group to cover the topic from the single designer to that of a global brand and this group delivered. After the stage segment ended, we broke up into groups and audience members became participants in a workshop with the panelists, it was special. Thank you to WestEdge Design Fair for allowing me the latitude to experiment, thank you to ASID Los Angeles for presenting this conversation and thank you to Lori, Nick and Ivette for their time and insights. And a huge thank you to you for listening as well as those that came to WestEdge Design Fair and participated in the events in the Programming Lounge presented by Convo By Design. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please consider giving us a five star rating on iTunes or the platform where you find the show and make sure to check out the YouTube channel where you can see video from many of your favorite episodes… including this one. #Design #Architecture #ConvoByDesign #Miele #SnyderDiamond #LoriDennis #Architecture #Design #LampsPlus #Publicis.Sapient #JuliaWongInteriors #ASID Convo By Design - http://www.ConvoByDesign.com Snyder Diamond - http://www.SnyderDiamond.com Miele USA - http://www.MieleUSA.com Vondom USA - http://www.Vondom.com LampsPlus - http://www.LampsPlus.com Lori Dennis - http://www.LoriDennis.com Julia Wong - http://www.JuliaWongDesigns.com Music provided by Electric Sol Artist: Electric Sol Song: Your Love Makes Me High www.electricsolmusic.com

Juggling family, a career, calling yourself a stay at home mom while building an empire can be exhausting but that is just what this girl does. She shares how she gets by on diet coke and awesome family and continues to dreaming big. COO of Tippi Toes Dance Company Megan Reilly will keep you laughing on this episode but also bring some powerful insight.

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It’s Fall and you know what that means… WestEdge Design Fair is coming. This will be our 5th year as a media partner and our fourth year hosting live conversations from the event. This year, we have some special things to share so I hope you can make it out October 19th through the 22nd at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. I sat down with Megan Reilly and Troy Hanson, co-founders of WestEdge about the show this year and what you can expect to find. As usual, Troy and Megan have an experience planned for you. Here is Troy Hanson and Megan Reilly from the WestEdge Design Fair. Music provided by Electric Sol Artist: Electric Sol Song: Your Love Makes Me High www.electricsolmusic.com

Megan Reilly Cayten is the founder of Catrinka, an ethical fashion and accessories brand with a mission to both empower women financially and educate girls.  She personally works with skilled female artisans in India and Mexico, who reinvest the income they earn in their children and communities.  Proceeds also fund the education of indigenous Mayan girls in Guatemala.  Megan shares her career path of working in infrastructure finance, her experiences of being the first woman to hold many different positions and being the only woman in the room, and her tips for finding what brings you energy and happiness.

My Haunt Life is the best place for long form content that any LA-based scare fiend can find. While their basis is most certainly haunts, Mike and Russell cover everything from haunted houses to immersive theatre. The latter is really where this conversation takes off, and we go pretty deep on certain topics that provide insight and opportunity for creators looking to make a tangible impact on their guests. There is no better source to find out about the most cutting edge stuff in the immersive haunt world, so diving into how Mike and Russell see that world at this moment is a real treat.      0:00- Intro   7:06- Night on Broadway http://nightonbroadway.la   8:43 Introduction Russell and Mike from My Haunt Life http://www.myhauntlife.com/category/blog/   10:55- What is a ARG? An alternate reality game (ARG) is an interactive networked narrative that uses the real world as a platform and uses transmedia storytelling to deliver a story that may be altered by players' ideas or actions.   13:03- http://thetensionexperience.com   13:33- Mike are you really experienced in ARG’s? when was the first one you ran into?   17:03- Tune into episode 11 to hear more about Noah Nelson and the Tension Experience http://thetensionexperience.com   17:43- How did you guys find the Tension Experience?   22:10- Ron English Hulk: https://www.google.com/search?q=ron+english+hulk+baby&espv=2&biw=1087&bih=699&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiE6c3v-o3SAhVnz1QKHdltC1AQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=ron+english+hulk   24:03- How did they first get out the information for the Tension Experience?   25:33- Thoughts on the Tension experience and how Russell and Mike believe it is the best thing in Los Angeles   28:26- http://speakeasysociety.com   Annie Lesser: instagram.com/gettingtoknowyou   http://www.goldenstatehaunts.org/2017/02/09/go-to-the-wild-with-shine-on-collective/   29:21- Read about the upcoming shows Russell and Mike mention at http://www.myhauntlife.com/los-angeles-haunt-calendar/   29:38- How often do you find the process of people wanting to be apart of it then people falling off? Is there a pattern within the personal line that is crossed with the people who fall off or does it move show to show?   31:43- http://fourlarks.com/production/basicflowers/   32:23- Jacob goes into detail of how Immersive theater is a great way to flip the art world upside down.    33:13- Karen Finley http://karenfinley.com/photos.php https://www.moma.org/artists/38715?locale=en   36:18- How do you think the experience was for the people who only went to the haunt portion of the Tension Experience?   45:09- What do you think would have happen if you changed your character and started reacting in the opposite way?   46:43- If you had to suggest an experience to the audience which one would it be?   Lust Experience: http://thelustexperience.com   48:33- Where would you suggest the audience to start at, to those who have not been exposed to the Immersive theater?  http://thelustexperience.com https://www.facebook.com/thelustexperience/ http://thetensionexperience.com   50:03- Is there a way for the people who weren't involved with the tension experience to get caught up? https://www.periscope.tv/the_tension_exp/1DXGyoYwwjRxM? http://thetensionexperience.com/forums/   52:03- Thoughts on how The Haunt life documented The Tension Experience on their podcast   53:43- Jacob goes into detail about how and why he first got off-put about the Immersive world   http://www.nightgallery.ca   54:33- Megan Reilly: https://medium.com/no-proscenium/looking-for-a-game-with-consequences-81b6ebd53f92#.n9n82754i   54:58- Scott Hove: https://www.instagram.com/scotthove/ http://cakefangs.com https://www.facebook.com/scott.hove https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Scott-Hove-223040721087589/   Breakbread http://www.thinktankgallery.org/breakbread/   55:33- Russell and Mike explain why they do what they do with “My Haunt Life”, and how they wanted to give real genuine reviews for the people.   59:33- Russell and Mike go into detail about the Immersive world and how “there is a difference between creating a show where you want to pull them in and involve them and then you have the other thing where someone in the audience is forced to do something they don't want too.”   59:33- On your guy’s podcast you break down honest reviews on Immersive shows, going into detail about what was good/bad from both of your point of views and you then end it with the show as a whole- has this been a structure since then start, or did it come naturally?   1:02:28- What were you guys doing before, you said it was a craigslist add?   1:04:13- Did you guys meet at Scare LA?   http://scarela.com http://www.theblackoutexperience.com     1:05:03- The story of how Russell and Mike met   1:09:44- Flying Lotus Film http://pitchfork.com/news/71108-flying-lotus-film-kuso-triggers-mass-walkouts-at-sundance/ https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/we-talk-to-flying-lotus-about-kuso-one-of-the-most-disgusting-movies-ever-made   1:10:44- The Queen Marry http://www.queenmary.com/tours-exhibits/tours-exhibits-attractions/haunted-encounters/     1:11:18- Matt Durado: thedrunkendevil.com   1:12:35- http://www.shineoncollective.com https://www.facebook.com/CreepLosAngeles   1:13:13- The Hollywood Fringe Fest will have an Immersive show category this year learn more details at http://www.hollywoodfringe.org   1:14:43- Teri Hatcher http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000159/   1:15:43- Russell, did you have a background in theater?   1:20:33- Mike, how did you get into the haunt world?   1:25:14- Speakeasy http://novacancyla.com   1:25:23- Jacob goes into detail about when he went to a Immersive haunted experience alone and how it impacted him   1:29:03-http://www.thealoneexperience.com   1:37:34- The Rope Experience: http://screenshot.productions   1:40:33- Russell talks about weird experiences with fans since he is in the Blackout documentary and how haunts have to sometimes deal with overactive fans http://www.theblackoutexperience.com   1:44:31- http://www.thealoneexperience.com   1:46:35- A lot of people go to Knott's Scary farm or the Queen Marry because this is what they know. Now things are starting to spread with the Immersive world and with all the knew people learning about these Immersive shows, they do not know the rules how do you think producers should handle their new audiences?   1:50:03- Escape rooms and people ripping and or breaking pieces   1:50:45- Its the communities responsibility to approach escape rooms and Immersive theater shows appropriately    1:54:03- http://fourlarks.com/production/basicflowers/   1:55:17- What advice would you give to people who are already making shows or who want to step it up in this world?   1:57:13- “Create, take risks, invite people in to what you create but respect them for taking the risk  to follow you.”   2:00:03- Producers need good customer service   2:03:33- How do you bring customer service during an Immersive experience without breaking character?   2:04:55- What happens to you when its not haunt season? What are you guys up too right now and what are you looking forward too?   2:05:28- If you could suggest a show right now what would it be?   http://speakeasysociety.com https://www.facebook.com/TheSpeakeasySoc/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPMnOMmncGM http://www.shineoncollective.com/devoted http://www.shineoncollective.com/shows/   2:07:11- What are you guys looking forward to with Scare LA coming up this summer? http://scarela.com http://midsummerscream.org   2:07:56- Find more of Russell and Mike at http://www.myhauntlife.com   Find different events of escape rooms and Immersive shows at http://www.myhauntlife.com/los-angeles-haunt-calendar/   If you are visiting LA and don’t want to do tourist things, check out  http://www.myhauntlife.com/visit-los-angeles/   Call 515-HAUNTLA if you want to leave Mike and Russell creepy messages

Noah started NoPro when he decided that he wanted to find out more about the world of Immersive, and found there was no newsletter to follow. Years later he runs the definitive Guide to Immersive Entertainment in newsletter and deep-dive, long-form podcast format. He also records his show in our studio. We talk about the Ghost Ship fire, the world-changing Tension Experience, the fertile grounds for creation in LA, what Immersive Theatre is and how the term is abused, Think Tank's Trap House show, the paradigm-shifting advancements in VR, and the most important things that have happened in these worlds. If you don't know what Immersive is, you're in for a major lesson on what is in theory the most impacting art form in the world. If you do know what Immersive is, then you know Noah and you're excited to listen to this episode already.    3:51 - Introduction    5:57 - How do you feel about coming off haunt season?   6:41 - Noah’s thoughts on soul searching   8:21 - Noah’s day job with journalism, art and conflict with politics   8:51 - Jacob and Noah discuss the fire in Oakland  http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/12/us/oakland-warehouse-ghost-ship-fire.html?_r=0   11:10 - Patricks thoughts on Facebook arguments    12:51 - Fuck Donald Trump   13:51 - Noah gives his thoughts on the Oakland fire and how it effected the people around him and the art world in general   17:01 - http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/12/06/oakland-fire-mayor-announces-1-7-million-grant-to-help-artists/   17:36 - Read more about the Arts District development: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-arts-district-megaproject-20161210-story.html   18:51 - Noah discusses how the Los Angeles Arts District is changing and shifting while real artists are being pushed out   21:47 - http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-frank-gehry-project-20161101-story.html   22:41 - Patricks thoughts on the Oakland fire and what he thinks the number one reason DIY spaces get shut down   29:27 - “The problem is there is a lot of people out there with misinformation.”    36:18 - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-proscenium-podcast/id993356795?mt=2  https://twitter.com/NoProscenium   36:51- Bryon Bishop articles    http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/17/13664940/the-walking-dead-robert-kirkman-delusion-virtual-reality-series   http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/15/13292402/delusion-his-crimson-queen-interactive-play-jon-braver-interview   http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/29/13466072/haunted-houses-halloween-immersive-theater-los-angeles   http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/15/13294448/future-of-fear-haunted-houses-immersive-horror-halloween   http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/30/13115910/tension-experience-ascension-haunted-house-escape-room-maze-bousman   http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/22/13364882/escape-rooms-the-basement-trap-house-la-adam-milicevic-interview     37:42 - Noah Nelson breaks down what Immersive theater is   40:46 - http://www.traphouse.la   41:21 - http://sleepnomorenyc.com/#share  http://www.thenshefell.com http://speakeasysociety.com/the-speakeasy-society http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/88578209-132.html http://www.capitalwperformance.com http://www.enterdelusion.com   42:16 - https://medium.com/@noahjnelson   44:31 - Patricks thoughts on Immersive theater    48:51 - Jacob talks about fearing the spotlight   52:49 - http://aureliafriedland.com/   56:01 - https://www.lytro.com   57:33 - Noah explains what the new Cinema camera is, what it can do and how it ties in with VR.   (read more on what a VR is here: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/v/vr.htm)   1:01:36 - Did you go to the John Wolf abandoned hospital art show?   http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Abandoned-Hospital-Transformed-Into-Art-Exhibit--395940561.html   http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Abandoned-West-Adams-Hospital-Now-Houses-Fine-Art--395907791.html   1:04:27 - Noah Nelson gives his input on non interactive immersive shows   1:05:47 - The idea of open frame theater  http://www.mikhaeltaragarver.com/theatre   1:06:11 - “Interactive theater does not have to be immersive to be interactive.”   1:08:31 - Jacob describes his favorite rooms in John Wolfs abandoned hospital art show   1:09:21 - You say something can be interactive but not immersive; can you give an example of that?   1:09:34 - Annie Lesser: Getting To Know You  https://www.instagram.com/gettingtoknowyoushow/ http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/2241  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/getting-to-know-you-an-interactive-theater-piece#/   1:12:46 - Annie Lesser A(partment) 8  http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/3822   1:14:31 - Noah explains how escape rooms can be immersive   1:18:21 - Patrick, when you were developing this escape room did you feel like you were developing an immersive theater show?   1:18:51 - Patrick explains the Think Tank Galleries escape room in more detail   http://www.traphouse.la   1:25:58 - If you had to go back and change something Patrick, what would you do differently?   1:31:51 - Noah explains what The Delusion is https://medium.com/no-proscenium/delusion-returns-and-puts-the-bite-back-into-vampires-review-f7604b6f25dc#.y3fnhbmml   1:32:26 - Jacob gets wet off vocabulary   1:37:00 - Andrew McGregor: http://www.mightykingdrew.com   1:37:29 - https://medium.com/no-proscenium/delusion-returns-and-puts-the-bite-back-into-vampires-review-f7604b6f25dc#.y3fnhbmml   1:37:51 - http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/17/13664940/the-walking-dead-robert-kirkman-delusion-virtual-reality-series   1:39:11 - http://www.enterdelusion.com   1:40:26 - If you had to asses what about Delusion makes it a stand out what would you say?   1:43:30 - What is The Tension Experience?    http://thetensionexperience.com http://thetensionexperience.com/forums/   1:45:51 - Noah explains what one of the stories for Tension was   1:49:51 - Stripping down in The Tension Experience   1:56:04- Manipulating and brainwashing    2:00:56 - Patrick explains what Darren Lynn did at The Think Tank Gallery  http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com   2:10:26 - Megan Reilly: https://medium.com/no-proscenium/looking-for-a-game-with-consequences-81b6ebd53f92#.lw17i3wxq   2:12:41 - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-haunt-life/id1044021113?mt=2   2:14:16 - “The real currency is the attention the audience gives and if the company feeds it back.”   2:16:31 - If a 20 year old high energy individual was hopping in the arena right now, what kind of things would you want to see them do with all that energy?   2:18:24 - What was the first immersive theater show that you ever attended?   http://sleepnomorenyc.com/#share  http://www.thenshefell.com   Did you go to New York specifically to see those shows?   2:22:21 - Where you can find more of Noah Nelson http://www.noproscenium.com https://twitter.com/NoProscenium https://www.facebook.com/noproscenium/?ref=br_rs