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Episode #148 - "What It's Really Like to Be an Entrepreneur" has been rebranded to "That Entrepreneur Show" https://www.VincentALanci.com/.To end Season 10, we are joined by our final Rewind the Clock guest, Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. Welcome back, Melanie! She is a triple-graduate of The Florida State University (Business Finance, 2003; MBA, 2006; JD, also in 2006). Her entrepreneurial skills were honed for 13 years at a previous corporate law firm.Her hard work has paid off time and time again, as she is the recipient of dozens of awards, including TBBJ BusinessWoman of the Year Angie's Award and Florida Bar SSFS Mentor of the Year Award. She launched her passion project four years ago and it has been rapidly growing post-pandemic. She founded, Spread Your Sunshine, which is committed to empowering others with the confidence to break the glass ceiling and achieve their dreams. Spread Your Sunshine was born out of this truth - the world is bettered when people are instilled with the confidence that we are cheerleaders for their goals and accomplishments. Tune-in to learn the learning lessons of how she has expanded her endeavors and grew as an entrepreneur since her first episode.Guest Email: Melanie S. Griffin, Esq.Guest Website: adam@treehouseinnovation.com Host Name: Vincent A. LanciEmail: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatEntrepreneurShowTwitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thatentrepreneurshowFor Digital Editing Inquiries: Email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comThe Future | https://soundcloud.com/strawberry-candy-musicAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.oQuote Source: www.Forbes.com
A powerful message from Melanie..."You? Yes, you! The amazing trailblazer reading this message. At some point in our lives, an estimated 70% of people experience Impostor Syndrome, the feeling of being discovered as a fraud for not actually deserving our job and/or accomplishments. But you, awesome Summit attendee, *you* were made for more. Join us to focus on why you are fantastically qualified and uniquely talented to be fabulous you, strategies for recognizing and changing negative behavior, and best practices for channeling your best YOU and empowering others to do the same."TAKEAWAYS: • recognizing and changing negative behavior• shining others through the glass ceilingempowering others to break the glass ceiling (as well as one's self)Bio:Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. created Spread Your Sunshine in 2017, her then passion project committed to empowering others with the confidence to break the glass ceiling and achieve their dreams. After two years of experiencing the excitement over and need for the #ShineItForward™ movement, Melanie is dedicated to intentionally focusing on the inspiration of joy in and encouragement of others.Melanie's success shining others through the glass ceiling to their most audacious dreams was celebrated through her receipt of the TBBJ Business Woman of the Year Angie Joseph Excellence in Mentorship Award (2016), Florida Bar YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award (2018), Florida Bar SSFS Mentor of the Year Award (2019), and Florida State University College of Law Alumni Association Service Award (2020).Melanie is happiest when she is building up all those around her, including her husband Mike, son Maverick, and Golden Lab Molly.Support the Show.
A powerful message from Melanie... "You? Yes, you! The amazing trailblazer reading this message. At some point in our lives, an estimated 70% of people experience Impostor Syndrome, the feeling of being discovered as a fraud for not actually deserving our job and/or accomplishments. But you, awesome Summit attendee, *you* were made for more. Join us to focus on why you are fantastically qualified and uniquely talented to be fabulous you, strategies for recognizing and changing negative behavior, and best practices for channeling your best YOU and empowering others to do the same." TAKEAWAYS: • recognizing and changing negative behavior • shining others through the glass ceiling empowering others to break the glass ceiling (as well as one's self) Bio: Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. created Spread Your Sunshine in 2017, her then passion project committed to empowering others with the confidence to break the glass ceiling and achieve their dreams. After two years of experiencing the excitement over and need for the #ShineItForward™ movement, Melanie is dedicated to intentionally focusing on the inspiration of joy in and encouragement of others. Melanie's success shining others through the glass ceiling to their most audacious dreams was celebrated through her receipt of the TBBJ Business Woman of the Year Angie Joseph Excellence in Mentorship Award (2016), Florida Bar YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award (2018), Florida Bar SSFS Mentor of the Year Award (2019), and Florida State University College of Law Alumni Association Service Award (2020). Melanie is happiest when she is building up all those around her, including her husband Mike, son Maverick, and Golden Lab Molly.
A powerful message from Melanie... "You? Yes, you! The amazing trailblazer reading this message. At some point in our lives, an estimated 70% of people experience Impostor Syndrome, the feeling of being discovered as a fraud for not actually deserving our job and/or accomplishments. But you, awesome Summit attendee, *you* were made for more. Join us to focus on why you are fantastically qualified and uniquely talented to be fabulous you, strategies for recognizing and changing negative behavior, and best practices for channeling your best YOU and empowering others to do the same." TAKEAWAYS: • recognizing and changing negative behavior • shining others through the glass ceiling empowering others to break the glass ceiling (as well as one's self) Bio: Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. created Spread Your Sunshine in 2017, her then passion project committed to empowering others with the confidence to break the glass ceiling and achieve their dreams. After two years of experiencing the excitement over and need for the #ShineItForward™ movement, Melanie is dedicated to intentionally focusing on the inspiration of joy in and encouragement of others. Melanie’s success shining others through the glass ceiling to their most audacious dreams was celebrated through her receipt of the TBBJ Business Woman of the Year Angie Joseph Excellence in Mentorship Award (2016), Florida Bar YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award (2018), Florida Bar SSFS Mentor of the Year Award (2019), and Florida State University College of Law Alumni Association Service Award (2020). Melanie is happiest when she is building up all those around her, including her husband Mike, son Maverick, and Golden Lab Molly.
Do you feel like the fear of failure is keeping you from playing a bigger game in your professional goals? If so, today’s episode of the “Love the Work You Do” podcast is for you. Today’s episode is super special because you’ll hear from my dear friend, Melanie S. Griffin. Throughout this episode, Melanie and I get raw and real about professional failures and the lessons learned from these experiences. Melanie also has some tips to bounce back from failure and why it’s important to keep moving forward, in spite of fear. Here is what you’ll hear in the episode: How to reframe your imperfections to use them as your superpower. The number one skill you need in order to get clear about your clients’ needs, in order for them to see you as their “go-to” resource. How to reframe your perceived failures and disappointments to use them as fuel to move you forward…faster. How to exponentially increase your marketing budget without investing more dollars About our guest, Melanie S. Griffin: Spread Your Sunshine Founder Melanie Griffin is a motivational speaker and consultant, inspirational products entrepreneur, and business litigation and employment law attorney with an AmLaw 200 firm. Her ability to effect positive change has been celebrated by numerous accolades, including the GSWCF Woman of Promise, FSU Inspire, and Florida Bar YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Awards. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill Links: Spread Your Sunshine Links: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Book: “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero Working Women of Tampa Bay - Huge shout-out to the organization that connected Melanie and me. Episodes you may also like: How to Handle Imposter Syndrome as a Professional Leader 3 Ways to Build Your Professional Network Three Pillars to Loving the Work You Do P.S. Have you subscribed to the “Love the Work You Do” podcast on iHeartRadio or Apple Podcasts? If not, please take a few moments to subscribe to the podcast here so you can be the first to get notified on the newest episodes. Subscribe on iHeartRadio Subscribe on Apple Podcasts One more tiny request. If you love what you’re hearing, I would be truly grateful for you to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. These reviews will help others find the podcast and of course, they are a great way for me to know if the information I’m sharing is moving the needle for you. On your desktop, simply visit here, then click on: “Listen on Apple Podcasts” This will take you to another screen where you will tap on the tab “Ratings and Reviews. You will then be able to leave me an honest rating and a review of the podcast. Thank you!
The very vibrant Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. joins Erin and Kelly today to share encouraging insight for women trying to smash through the glass ceiling and discuss her passion project, Spread Your Sunshine.
Melanie S. Griffin practices in Dean Mead's litigation department, representing clients locally in Tampa and Orlando, statewide throughout Florida, throughout the southeast, and beyond. More importantly, she is my friend and a woman in the Tampa Bay area making BIG waves in our community! Among other things, Melanie mentors and advocates for women in not only the legal industry but across the board! Most recently, she presented on a diversity and inclusion for the Florida Bar YLD Diversity Symposium. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did making it. AND keep an eye out for Melanie. She's just getting started! If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!
Melanie S. Griffin practices in Dean Mead's litigation department, representing clients locally in Tampa and Orlando, statewide throughout Florida, throughout the southeast, and beyond. More importantly, she is my friend and a woman in the Tampa Bay area making BIG waves in our community! Among other things, Melanie mentors and advocates for women in not only the legal industry but across the board! Most recently, she presented on a diversity and inclusion for the Florida Bar YLD Diversity Symposium. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did making it. AND keep an eye out for Melanie. She's just getting started!