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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. A transformational speaker and founder of Redefining Wealth, discusses personal development, financial success, and the importance of setting intentional goals.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. A transformational speaker and founder of Redefining Wealth, discusses personal development, financial success, and the importance of setting intentional goals.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. A transformational speaker and founder of Redefining Wealth, discusses personal development, financial success, and the importance of setting intentional goals.

In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly discuss the concept that no one is going to save you. This is a famous Mel Robbins quote. You have to save yourself. John talks about when he was 50 he fully embraced the idea that he had to figure out his life. To own creating the exceptional life rather than just, at some level, assuming it would just happen. At 50, John realized he had to make it happen by his actions. He also realize it what he was getting was exactly what he deserved. His actions were producing the average life. And what he really realized is that he had the power all long to create the exceptional life from creating immense clarity about his life. He just didn't know it until he was 50 and read think and grow Rich.John and Kelly then go on to say that everything that is in your life today you created. Both the good and the bad. John discusses growing up very middle-class. He had to figure out how to create the opulent successful life he wanted. During this podcast John also talks about the story of Darren Hardy. When he was in his mid-40s and was interviewing Maria Shriver for Success Magazine. He asked her what her definition of success was. It really changed Darren's own approach. You have to be doing something that is meaningful to you and also plays your strengths. Too often people are engaging in a career that doesn't really interest them. John goes on to talk about the idea in life that you are the problem and you're also the solution. Once you embrace this, your life is never the same. And the think it be it methodology gives you the power to create the life you desire. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing

Today Ashley Rudolph is an executive coach working with high-achieving and executives who are at a “crossroad” as they look GREAT on paper, but tend to exhibit fears and have other problems that effect their confidence and performance. Ashley was not always a coach and, in fact, did not view herself as a coach during most of her career. She grew up in the Bronx in New York City. She attributes her high confidence level to the high bar her parents set for her as well as to the environment where she grew up.   After high school Ashley enrolled in Babson College where she quickly had to learn much about business and working as a team. She will tell us that story. After graduation she secured a job, but was layed off and then went back to Babson to secure her Master's degree.   Ashley began working and quickly rose through the corporate ranks of tech companies. She tells us how, while not really tech savy at first, she pushed herself to learn what she needed to know to work as part of a team and then eventually to lead high tech teams.   In 2023 her high tech employment world took a change which she will describe. Bottom line is that she was laid off from her vice presidential position and after pondering what to do she realized that she had actually been coaching her employees for some time and so she began hirering herself out as an executive coach. We will get the benefit of receiving a number of her insights on leadership, confidence building and how to become better mentally with anything life throughs at us. What Ashley says during our episode time makes a great deal of sense and I believe you will gain a lot from what she has to say. You can reach out to Ashley through the contact information in the show notes for this Unstoppable Mindset episode.     About the Guest:   Ashley Rudolph is an executive coach for high-achieving leaders and executives at a crossroads—those who have built success on paper but are ready to step into something greater. Her work is grounded in a bold belief: true transformation isn't about doing more—it's about leading differently.   A former tech executive, she scaled from IC to VP in just five years, leading $75M+ deals and teams of 250+ at high-growth companies. She knows what it takes to succeed in high-stakes environments—not just in execution, but in the deeper, often invisible work of leadership: making bold decisions, navigating uncertainty, and owning your impact.   Her signature methodology, The Three Dimensions of Transformation, helps leaders unlock their full potential by focusing on: mindset, strategy, and elite execution.   Whether guiding clients through reinvention, leadership evolution, or high-stakes career moves, Ashley helps them break free from outdated success metrics and create momentum that lasts. Her insights have been featured in Inc., U.S. News & World Report, The New York Post, Success Magazine, Apartment Therapy, and more. She also writes The Operator's Edge, a newsletter on the unseen shifts that drive real momentum in leadership and career growth. Because true leadership isn't about following a path. It's about defining your own. Ways to connect with Ashley:   My website which has details about me, my programs, and insights about high achievers in the workplace: www.workwithashleyr.com    My newsletter which gets published every single Monday morning with my expert advice for high achievers on how to succeed in the workplace. newsletter.workwithashleyr.com    My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyrudolph/   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, hello, everyone, wherever you happen to be today, I am Michael Hingson, and you are listening to or watching or both, unstoppable mindset today, our guest is Ashley Rudolph, who is a coach, and I like something Ashley put in her bio that I thought was really interesting, and that is that Ashley's work is grounded in the belief that true transportation is not really about doing more, but rather it's doing things differently. And I want, I'm going to want to learn about that. I think that's fascinating, and I also think it is correct, but we will, we will definitely get to that and talk about that. Ashley approached me a little while ago and said, I'd like to explore coming on your content, your podcast. And I said, Well, sure, except I told her the same thing that I tell everyone who comes on the podcast, there is one hard and fast rule you got to follow, and that is, you got to have fun, or you can't come on the podcast, so you got to have fun. Ashley, just   Ashley Rudolph ** 02:26 reminding you, I'm ready. I am ready. I'm coming into the podcast today with all of my best jokes, all of my best tricks. Oh, good.   Speaker 1 ** 02:35 Well, we want to hear them all. Well, thank you for being here, and it's a pleasure to have you on unstoppable mindset.   Ashley Rudolph ** 02:42 Yes, thank you so much for having me. I was just really taken by your entire background story, and I took a risk and sent you a message. So thank you so much for having me on the podcast.   Speaker 1 ** 02:55 Well, I have always been of the opinion that everyone has stories to tell, and a lot of people just don't believe they do, but that's because they don't think about it. And so what I tell people who say that to me when we talk about them coming on the podcast, my job is to help bring out the stories. Now, you didn't say that, and I'm not surprised, but still, a lot of people say that. And the reality is, I believe everyone is more unstoppable than they think they are, and that they undersell themselves, they underrate what they are and what they can do,   Ashley Rudolph ** 03:28 yeah, and honestly, I 100% agree with you, and that's why, and maybe I'm jumping ahead a little bit, but you triggered a thought. That's why I spend every single one of my first coaching meetings with a client, having them talk me through either their professional history or their wins from the past year. And in those conversations, my feedback is also is always Hey, you're not giving yourself enough credit for the things that you're doing. Like, these are amazing stories, or like, repeating things back to them a little bit differently than they would have phrased it, but that's 100% accurate. We don't sell ourselves enough,   Speaker 1 ** 04:08 even to ourselves. We don't sell ourselves enough, especially to ourselves. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, tell me a little about kind of the early Ashley growing up and all that, and you know where you came from, and all that sort of stuff,   Ashley Rudolph ** 04:23 yeah. So I grew up in New York. I'm from the Bronx. Oh and yeah, yeah. So, so is my   Michael Hingson ** 04:30 mom   Ashley Rudolph ** 04:31 Aqua? Oh my gosh, I had no idea. So I grew up in the Bronx and grew up with my mom. My dad was around too, and, oh, it's interesting, and I'm sure this will make sense, but I grew up going to Catholic schools from first grade to senior year of high school, and something about me, it was like I was always a very self assured. Determined person, and that carried through all the way through my adulthood. And maybe that comes from me being a New Yorker. Maybe that comes from my mom being a an immigrant. She's from the Caribbean. She's from the Bahamas, and she had a very high bar for what success looked like I don't know where it comes from, but yeah, yeah. So that's a little bit about me growing up and kind of who I was   Speaker 1 ** 05:28 as a kid. So now, where are you living? Now?   Ashley Rudolph ** 05:32 I am in New York again, so I moved back to New York in 2020,   Speaker 1 ** 05:38 okay, wow, just in time for the pandemic. Lucky you?   Ashley Rudolph ** 05:43 Yeah, I actually moved back to New York on election day in 2020 so I missed the early pandemic. But yeah, yeah, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 05:53 I was in New York speaking on March 5, and that night, I got back to the hotel, and my flight was supposed to go out at like, 415 in the afternoon, yeah. And I said, when I started hearing that they were talking about closing down the city, I think I better leave earlier. So I was on a 730 flight out the next day. Oh my gosh,   Ashley Rudolph ** 06:18 wow. So you just made it out and that yeah, and at the time, I was living in Boston, and I actually was went on a vacation with a friend, and we flew back the day before they shut down the airports in Boston. So   Speaker 1 ** 06:36 that was lucky. Yeah, did you live in Boston itself or a suburb?   Ashley Rudolph ** 06:42 Yeah, I lived in Boston for two years, I think, yeah, I lived in the city, yeah. I   Speaker 1 ** 06:50 lived in Winthrop for three years, and commuted across Boston to Cambridge every day,   Ashley Rudolph ** 06:55 yeah, oh, my god, yeah. So I worked in Cambridge and I lived in the West End, right above TD Garden.   Speaker 1 ** 07:03 Oh, okay, yeah, I hear that Durgan Park closed in, in near Faneuil Hall.   Ashley Rudolph ** 07:13 Oh, yeah, well, I have to admit, I didn't go there that much. Was living in Boston.   Speaker 1 ** 07:19 It was a fun place. It was a family style thing, and they had tables for four around the outer edges inside the restaurant. But you couldn't sit at one of those unless you had four people. And the serving staff was trained to be a little bit on the snotty side. And I went in fun. Oh, wait. Oh, absolutely. They made it fun. But I went in and the hostess, there were three of us, and my guide dog at the time, Holland, who was a wonderful, cute golden retriever, and she said, Oh, we're going to put you at one of the tables for four. And I said, Well, okay, we appreciate that. And Holland was under the table. This waitress comes up and she says, you're not supposed to be sitting here. This is a table for four, and there are only three of you. And I said, but they told us we could. No Nobody told you you could sit here. You got to go back over to the big tables. And I said, Look, we have a guide dog under the table, and he's really happy. And they told us we could be here because of the dog. And she's, I don't believe that at all. I'm, I'm gonna go check. I don't believe you. She goes away and she comes back a little bit later. No, you're not supposed to sit here. And I said, Look, lift up the tablecloth and look under the table. I'm not going to fall for that. Just do it. She finally did. And there's Holland staring out with these big brown eyes. And she just melted. She goes away and comes back. And one of the things about Durgan Park is they have big plates of prime rib. And she brought this plate of prime ribs somebody hadn't eaten at all, and she said, can I give this to the dog? And so, you know, normally, I would say no, but we were trying to make peace in our time, so I said, Oh, sure. And she and Holland had a great time. So it was fun.   Ashley Rudolph ** 08:59 Oh, and Holland got prime rib. Holland   Speaker 1 ** 09:03 got prime rib. What a treat. And so did and so did the rest of us, but, but we had to pay for ours. But I missed Durgin Park. It was a fun place to go, but I understand that it is closed, and I don't know whether it's oh, well, oh, that's unfortunate, but Quincy market's a wonderful place to go. It's not a lot of interesting things. So you, so you went through high school. So you went through high school in New York, went in in the Bronx tough neighborhood, and then what did you do? So   Ashley Rudolph ** 09:34 I then went to college. So I went to Babson College, which is, well, it's in Massachusetts, it's in Wellesley, and it's actually right next door to Wellesley College. Yeah, yeah. So I went there and I studied business, and that was basically where I learned how to be successful in the workplace, which is kind. Funny, because I found that over the years, a lot of people will say, you know, I went to college, but by the end of it, maybe I didn't know what my transferable skills were, or I studied something that isn't related to what I was doing or what I did as a professional, and I always felt the opposite, like in freshman year at Babson, they gave us $3,000 to, like, start a company as a as a students. So all of us just had to start this company. We had our business ideas. There was a CEO, a CMO, a CFO. We had like rules assigned. And that was my first experience of what a workplace could be like, although it was with 18 year olds, so maybe not totally reflective, but we had performance reviews, we had a head of HR, we had like, company meetings, so we were doing things within a framework, and they all kind of translated into the workplace, different players. So Babson basically kind of turned me into the business person that I am   Speaker 1 ** 11:09 today. Now, did each person get $3,000 and they started their own company?   Ashley Rudolph ** 11:14 Oh, no. So there were, there were maybe 30 of us, and we started a company with that with $3,000 Okay? Exactly with that investment, it was managed quite tightly. There's not a lot that you can do with $3,000 right? So you can probably guess that a lot of the businesses turned out to be the same. So there was always a T Shirt Company or a company the when the LIVESTRONG wristbands were popular, then we were like, oh, let's customize these wristbands. So yeah, yeah. The the company ideas basically ended up being the same, because there's not that much that you could do with that, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 11:56 yeah, yeah. So much you can do unless you start making a bunch of money,   Ashley Rudolph ** 12:00 yeah, yeah, yeah. And in today's landscape, I guess there's more that you can do with digital products and stuff like that. But yeah, yeah, we, we had to do physical so we were pretty limited, yeah, well, that's   Speaker 1 ** 12:13 okay, but still, if the company is successful, and was it successful? Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 12:19 we, did turn a profit, and then for all of the businesses that did turn a profit, you had to donate the profits to a local charity. So we did. We donated ours to a local organization. We threw an event in partnership with the organization. It was just, it was nice. So, yeah, oh,   Speaker 1 ** 12:43 cool. So, how, how long did the company last? Essentially, was it all four years?   Ashley Rudolph ** 12:50 It was the first   Speaker 2 ** 12:52 year, just the first year, okay, yeah, okay, yeah, that's still, that's pretty cool.   Ashley Rudolph ** 12:58 Yeah, it is. I have to say that I learned a lot,   Speaker 1 ** 13:02 yeah, well, you're you're kind of forced to or you don't succeed. So I was going to ask you why you felt that you learned how to be successful. But now it's pretty clear, yeah, yeah, yeah.   Ashley Rudolph ** 13:13 So we started there in freshman year, and then sophomore, junior and senior year was kind of more of a deep dive on specific skills. So that you take our accounting classes, finance marketing, if you were into retail, there was like a retail management class at the core classes. So we had, you know, liberal arts courses, so art history, yeah, philosophy, things like that. But yeah, everything was mostly centered around business and cool, yeah, yeah. Well, that's   Speaker 1 ** 13:47 pretty exciting. Did you did you go do any graduate work anywhere?   Ashley Rudolph ** 13:52 It's funny, yes, I did. So I graduated from Babson, and my first job was in a creative agency, and I was doing media buying, and at the time it was 2008 and we were buying ads in school newspapers, which was dying like it was pretty much On on its last leg, and I just had this thought when I was doing it, and that I wasn't inspired by the work, because it wasn't growing, it was going away. And it was clear, yeah, and that. And actually my first job, I got laid off because it was a dying industry, and the team needed to be smaller, and at that point, it's my first job. So it was very devastating to me. I had never gone through anything like that before. So then I decided to go back to school. So I did my masters. I actually. Went back to Babson, but in an international program. So I spent my first semester in France, my second semester in China, and then my final semester at Babson. Ah,   Speaker 1 ** 15:13 so why was the newspaper industry going away? Just because everything was going online?   Ashley Rudolph ** 15:18 Exactly, yeah, things were shifting more digital. Yeah, it's exactly   Speaker 1 ** 15:23 that, so they didn't need as many people selling and doing other things as they did before. Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 15:28 yeah, exactly. Or companies were figuring out different ways to reach college students that wasn't dependent on getting in the school newspaper.   15:39 Yeah? Yeah, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 15:42 yeah. So you got your master's degree from Babson, and then what did you   Ashley Rudolph ** 15:47 do? I got my master's degree from Babson, and I'll fast forward a little bit, because what's funny is that after I graduated, I still didn't quite know what I wanted to do, but I figured it out. I ended up going back into marketing. But if you remember, what I described was, in that first job, I wasn't connected to the mission. I wasn't inspired by where the industry was going. So I ended up pivoting into nonprofits. And my first job after graduating from my masters was running digital media, so not physical media, so I shifted into social media and online marketing. Had a nonprofit, right? So I was connected to the mission. I felt like the work that I was doing was for a good cause, and it was an industry that was new and that was growing, and that was ever changing and exciting. So I did that for about three years, so first at a nonprofit, and then at an a charter school network that was in New York and New Jersey at the time, but has since expanded far beyond that. So, yeah, I went into mission driven work, and I went into digital marketing and digital media. And I think what I took away from that chapter of my career was that I want to be in an industry that is ever evolving. So, yeah, so after my experience in the nonprofit and education space, that's when I jumped into tech. So I jumped into tech after that, and spent a decade in the tech industry. And obviously, tech is ever changing. I had access to so many different opportunities. I grew really fast. I started at the first company, the first tech company that I worked for. I was a program manager, and five years later I was a vice president, right? So, like, I was able to seize opportunities and work really hard and get to the level that I wanted to get to I was very ambitious, so I think tech just kind of gave me everything I wanted. Career wise, how   Speaker 1 ** 18:09 did you progress so fast to go from being a program manager to the level of Vice President in what generally would be defined as a pretty short time? Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 18:20 yeah, yeah. So some of it was hard work, and I think the other factor was luck, and the other factor was going after whatever it was that was in front of me. So taking risks. So I would say, with the hard work part, I worked a lot. See when I first, when I started that job, I was actually a Program Manager for Back End Web Development, which was Ruby on Rails, coding a coding language. And then I was also a program manager for data science. I had no experience in either I was not technical. I did not have the technical skills or technical aptitude to do this, but I did have the desire to learn. So my first month at that job, I worked seven days a week. I went to workshops on the weekend. I did coding workshops, I read through all of the documentation. I sat in all of the programs that I was managing. I just dug deep. And I think that first year of immersing myself in everything kind of set the foundation for me.   Speaker 1 ** 19:38 So you made yourself pretty technical by the time it was all said and done,   Ashley Rudolph ** 19:42 yeah, yes, yes, and not on the level of any of my instructors or the students that actually took the programs. But I cared about learning, and I cared about having a certain level of fluency in order to I had to hire instructors for the program so I couldn't fumble my. Words, right? So, yeah, yeah. So I taught myself, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 20:05 you learned. You learned enough. You You weren't trying to be the most technical person, but you learned enough to be able to interact with people and hold your own. Yeah, which, which is the important thing, I think. And for me, I know at one point, I had a job that was phased out when Xerox bought the company and I couldn't find another job. And it wasn't because of a lack of trying, and it wasn't because I didn't have the skills, but rather, as societal norms typically go, the belief is blind people can't work, as opposed to what we really can and can't do. So I eventually started my own company selling computer aided design systems, and for me, as a blind person, of course, I'm not going to sit in front of a CAD computer or even a PC based CAD system, which is what we sold. So I had to learn, however, all about how to operate the system. Learn about PCs. So I learned how to how to build PCs. I learned about CAD so I could actually walk someone through the process of drawing without actually having to do it, so I understand what, exactly what you're saying. Yeah, and it was important to do that. Yeah. Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 21:21 it was important, and no one told me to do that, right? And I'm sure that no one told you to do that too, but there was just something in me that knew that I was excited about this work, or I wanted opportunities, and this was the best way that I knew how to go after it. Yeah, yeah.   Speaker 1 ** 21:43 Well, and, and it is the way you still have you do have to learn enough to be able to hold your own, but I Yeah, but I think it's also important in learning that that you're also not trying to threaten anyone else. You're just trying to be able to communicate with them   Ashley Rudolph ** 22:00 exactly, exactly, yes,   Speaker 1 ** 22:05 yeah. All too often, people view others as threats when they really shouldn't. But you know,   Speaker 2 ** 22:12 that's Yeah, another story gonna do Yeah, right, right.   Speaker 1 ** 22:16 Well, so for within five years, you became a vice president. What was the tech that y'all were really developing?   Ashley Rudolph ** 22:22 Yeah, great question. So what's interesting about this is that it wasn't so the first company I worked for wasn't a tech company, and that they were building tech it's actually a coding boot camp. So they were teaching people either how to code or how to become a UX designer, or how to become a product manager. So that was the product after a while. And I think long after I left the company, they did develop their own tech. So they developed an online an LMS learning management system, and there was digital content. But when I started, it was really about the boot camp era and teaching people how to code, because there were all these engineering jobs and web development jobs that were available and not enough, not enough talent, not   Speaker 2 ** 23:13 enough talent to go around. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.   Ashley Rudolph ** 23:17 Which is when you think about today's market and where we're, where we are, that was only 10 years ago, and it's a completely different story. Now, the market is flooded with too many web developers. Yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 23:29 it is, but I would say, from my standpoint of seeing what they produce in terms of making web content accessible, not nearly enough of them know how to do that, which is another story,   Ashley Rudolph ** 23:41 yeah, yeah, yeah, which is so interesting. And yeah, unacceptable, unfortunate, because there were always teams that were in charge of accessibility at the companies that I worked for, but then having someone be in charge of it, and then properly resourcing the accessibility team is a whole other story. And I think so many companies view it as just oh yeah, I checked the box. My website is accessible. But did you really build with your end users in mind, and the answer is probably no,   Speaker 1 ** 24:23 probably not, yeah, and all too often that ended up being the case. Well, so what did you do after you became vice president?   Ashley Rudolph ** 24:32 Yeah, so that was tough. You said it, and you said, I climbed really fast. And that's true, I did, and because I climbed fast, there were a lot of lessons to learn. So after I became vice president, I really had to own that leadership seat, or that executive leadership seat, and recognize that what had got me there. Here is was not what was going to keep me there. So the thing that I did after I became a vice president was really understanding how to be an effective executive. So that means really understanding the business side, which I already knew I had been doing that I've been thinking about that since college, so that wasn't something that I was concerned about, but the biggest thing was forming executive level relationships and really understanding how to form allies, and understanding that at that level, it's less of I have the right answer, and listen to me, because I'm a vice president and more of a okay. How am I influencing the people around me to listen to my idea, accept my idea, champion and support my idea. And it's not enough to just have something that's right on paper.   Speaker 1 ** 26:06 The others the other side of that, of course, could be that maybe you have an idea that may or may not be the right idea, which also means you need to learn to listen,   Ashley Rudolph ** 26:13 yes, exactly, exactly, and that was absolutely the other side of it. So me coming into things and being like, I understand what needs to happen, and not having all the context either way, right? So, yeah, yeah, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 26:31 but you must have done pretty well at doing all that.   Ashley Rudolph ** 26:34 I figured it out eventually. Yes, I did figure it out eventually, and it wasn't easy, but I was able to grow a team and scale a team, and I was able to move from maybe the business side of running operations to the product and technology side of it, so being able to see two different sides of the coin. And yeah, it did. It did work. Well, I was able to create my own department, which was a product project management office that oversaw all of the work of the entire product and design and technology teams, 250 people. I I'm not sure that I would have thought I was capable of doing something like that, and building something from the ground up, and hiring a team of, I think, 15 people, and leading that department. And, yeah, yeah, and it was great. I did learn a lot. And then 2023 happened. And that was the major turning point in Tech where I think the dominant story shifted from, or at least in education technology, which I think you know something a lot about, but the dominant story shifted from this is great. This is growing. Distance Learning is fueling growth. There's so much opportunity here to it's too big. We need to, you know, do layoffs. We need to find a way to right size the business. There's actually not a lot of growth happening. So 2023 happened, and I ended up getting laid off with my entire department that I built. And that was such a huge lesson, a huge leadership lesson for me, for sure. So I'll pause so that I'm not not talking at you, but hanger, yeah, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 28:46 well, so you got laid off. I've been there. I've had that happen. And, yeah, it isn't fun, but it's like anything else. You may not have been able to control it happening, but no, you are the one who has to deal with it. So you may not have control over it happening, but you always have control over how you deal with what happened.   Ashley Rudolph ** 29:09 Yes, yes,   29:11 yes. And what did you do?   Ashley Rudolph ** 29:14 And that's exactly what was so different about this time. So I will say I had two months notice. I had an amazing leader, such a technology officer. When the decision was made, he said, Okay, we can make this decision, but I have to tell Ashley immediately. So he told me, and it wasn't surprising, right? Because I saw how the business what direction the business was going in. So I can't say I was shocked, but the big question that I had was, Oh, my God, what am I going to do about my team? And I felt such immense responsibility because I had hired many of them I came to. Care about them and their careers and their livelihoods, and, yeah, I just felt responsible for it. So you said it, you said it beautifully, and that it was about what I decided to do. So from that moment, I shifted my focus, maybe, maybe to my own detriment, but whatever, I came out on the upside, but I shifted my focus to my team, and I thought the best thing that I could do in that moment was preparing them for their next chapters without going directly to the team and damaging the trust of the Chief Technology Officer and saying, in two months, we're all going to get laid off. That's also not reflective of the type of leader I wanted to be. So I figured out that, because we were a project management office and because there wasn't a lot of new work at the company, we had downtime. So I implemented a meeting on the calendar, which was a project review, and every single week, someone on my team had the opportunity to present their projects and talk about what they learned, what was challenging for them, and what their successes were, right, some combination of those things, and they all did it, and that was my way of helping to start prepare them for the interview process, because now you know your work, you know what your impact was, and you've gotten my feedback as someone who's a leader, who knows what hiring managers are looking for, you got my feedback on the best ways to present yourself, and they were able to ask questions. There were some people who approached me or the director on my team privately and asked us to review their resumes, because they kind of saw the writings on the wall without me ever having to say it, and I did. And what ended up happening is, at that two month mark, or whenever, when the layoffs did happen, no one on my team was shocked, and there were people who actually within a month after the layoff happened, they had found new jobs because they had that time to prepare and felt confident in their job search and the stories that they were telling about themselves. So I all that to say that I did exactly that. I chose the type of leader that I wanted to be, and the thing that felt important to me was preparing my team for their next chapter,   Michael Hingson ** 32:32 which I would say is the right thing to do,   Ashley Rudolph ** 32:34 yeah, yes, exactly, because it   Speaker 1 ** 32:37 isn't, no matter what a lot of people might think, it isn't about you, it's about the team. It's about you and the rest of the team, because you're all a team,   Ashley Rudolph ** 32:45 yeah? Except Yes, yes. And I very much viewed my team as an extension of myself, an extension of them. I you know, it wasn't just about them doing a job for me, quote, unquote, like that's not the type of leader that I am. We are a team,   Speaker 1 ** 33:04 right? So meanwhile, while you were doing that and helping the team, what were you also doing for you? And   Ashley Rudolph ** 33:12 that's why I said to my detriment, I didn't do a lot of thought. I put no thought into what I wanted to do. Okay? At all. I just And you know what? It's not to my detriment. I think what I needed at that time was a distraction, and this was a really good distraction for me, from sorting through what I wanted to do next, but also in navigating that with my team and supporting them through that, I think the answer became very clear once I was ready to ask my question, I just coached my team. So yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.   Speaker 1 ** 33:51 And so you sort of, as you would say, pivoted to being a coach,   Ashley Rudolph ** 33:57 yes, yes. And I want to be clear that this wasn't a decision that was like, you know, that I just fell into coaching, you know, I I made the decision to so I took some time to think about what were the pieces of my work that I really loved when I was a VP at multi, you know, at multiple companies, and the answer was clear, and that I really loved coaching and helping people become better at their work, and I really loved mentorship. And those were the parts of the work that if I could just do that all day, that's what I would want to do. And I was like, Well, I have the I can make a decision to do that all day, every day now, because I'm not doing anything, I just got laid off. So I can choose to do this work. So that's exactly how I ended up being a coach.   Speaker 1 ** 34:58 Well, so you. Ever originally planned on being a coach. So was it that work with your team that really was the sort of pivotal decision for you, that although you never thought you were going to be a coach, that led you to coaching, or was there something else that really helped move you there? There was something else. Okay, yeah, more to the story.   Ashley Rudolph ** 35:21 There is always you're peeling all the layers so, so initially, what I thought I would do, because I was an operations person, I was like, I'll just be an operations consultant. I'll go out on my own, and people will hire me to be their ops person. So let me, you know, run with that as an idea. And I started having conversations with former colleagues. And what was funny in that so many of their conversations were kind of like, oh yeah, I want to support you. And that sounds nice. I understand why you would want to be an operations consultant. But there's something more interesting about you being a coach. Or I want to hire you to be a coach for my team. Or, Hey, you did really amazing things in your career. You should help other people do those things. And that was the theme that people kept telling me, so I finally decided, decided to listen. That's how I landed on coaching. And instead of it being like, oh my god, I'm trying to sell the value of myself as an operations consultant, once I just owned the coach title, people just started saying, okay, yep, Sign me up. Or I'll refer you to someone who needs a coach right now. Or, hey, you coach just one person on my team, and they're great. Here's more. So it just became easy, and it became less of a I'm trying to sell people, and I'm trying to, like, convince them that they need me in this role, it was just easy.   Speaker 1 ** 37:04 So do you think you talked about being ambitious when you were in college and starting that business at Babson and so on? Do you think you've always continued to try to be, if you will, ambitious, or did you sort of shift in terms of mindsets over time?   Ashley Rudolph ** 37:22 Yeah, that's a really good question. I do think I have always been ambitious, and when I visited my mom last year or the year before last for Thanksgiving, I found a fake report card that I wrote myself, that I wrote for myself in fourth grade. And there was a prompt that said, what would you want your teacher to write on your report card at the end of this year? And I wrote, Ashley is excelling at excellence. Well, there you go, fourth grade. So I think it's always been there.   Speaker 1 ** 38:02 So is it, but is it ambition? Is it ambition, or is it being industrious and being being confident? You know?   Ashley Rudolph ** 38:10 Yeah, yeah. Oh, that is such a good question, right? So there was a version of me when I was in the corporate world where I would have just said, yeah, it's ambition, right? Because I'm always motivated to, you know, go after the next level, and that's what's driving me. And now, now that you put that question out there, it is, it is that confidence, because I'm not chasing a thing or the next level right now, in this phase, I'm chasing quote, unquote impact like the thing that drives me is helping people, helping people probably achieve things for themselves that They also didn't think that they could in their careers, and I'm just helping them get there, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 39:06 and that's why I asked the question, because ambition, the way you normally would think of it, yeah, can be construed as being negative, but clearly what you're doing is is different than that. Yeah, you know, at this at the same time for you, now that you're coaching and so on, and you shifted to doing something different, yeah, did you have to let something go to allow you to be open to deciding to be a coach? Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 39:38 and the thing that I had to let go was exactly what you just pointed out. So you are very intuitive. The thing I had to let go was that the traditional construct of what success looks like. So it looks like, okay, I'm a VP, so I next need to be an SVP. And then after that I need to be at the sea level. And no, and I guess there could have always been questions about, was that what I really wanted, or was it just the next level that I was after? Yeah, yeah. And there was that, I think it was just the next level for quite some time, but now, like I said, the thing that I let go of was that and wanting to grasp for what the next level is. And now for me, it looks like, okay, well, I only have so many hours in the day, so I can't coach unlimited people, but I still want to impact many people. So what does that mean? Okay, well, I'm writing a newsletter, and I put out a newsletter every week with my thoughts, and that can reach many more people than I can one to one or podcast. I'm talking to you on this podcast, and maybe me sharing more of my story will inspire someone else, or I'll learn from you and your community, Michael, but yeah, I think the thing, the thing that determines what success looks like for me is my ability to impact   Speaker 1 ** 41:14 and and the result of that is what happens with the people that you're working with, and so you, you do get feedback because of that,   Ashley Rudolph ** 41:25 yes, yes, I do get, I get lots of feedback, and it is, it's transformational feedback. And I think one of the things that I love, and I do this for every client that I work with, is on day one, we established a baseline, which I don't necessarily have to always say that to them like we're establishing the baseline, it's understood. And then in our last session, I put a presentation together, and I talked to them about where they were when we started, and what they wanted for themselves, and over the course of us coaching together, what they were able to accomplish, so what their wins were, and then where they land, and just me taking them on that journey every single or when they work with me, is eye opening, because they don't even see the change as it's happening. And I'm like, Hey, you did this. You're not that person that you walked into this room as on day one, and maybe by the end, you have a new job, or you got promoted, or you feel more confident and assured in your role. But whatever it is, you've changed, and you should be proud of yourself for that.   Speaker 1 ** 42:43 Yeah, yeah. And it's, I am sure, pretty cool when you get to point that out to people and they realize it, they realize how far they've come.   Ashley Rudolph ** 42:55 Yeah, yeah, it is. It's, it's really awesome to be able to share that with people and to also be on the journey with them, and when they think that maybe they're not ready to do something just gently reminding them that they are. And sometimes I think about what, you know, what managers have done for me, because I've, I had the privilege of working with really great managers some in my career, and yeah, they did that to me, and that that's how I was able to accomplish the things that I did. So yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 43:34 well, it's great that you're able to carry those lessons forward and help other people. That's pretty cool.   Ashley Rudolph ** 43:38 Yeah, yeah. And honestly, I hope that my clients can do the same. So if there are things that they learn in coaching, any frameworks or things like that, if they're able to help people, then that's great. And the cycle continues, you know? So, yeah, yeah.   Speaker 1 ** 43:57 You know, a question that comes to mind is that when we talk about leadership, there are certainly times that leaders face uncertainty, especially when there are transitions going on and you've experienced a lot of transitions. What would you say is the unconventional truth about leadership in times of change and transition?   Ashley Rudolph ** 44:20 Yeah, yeah. So I think the thing that I see the most is that in times of transition, especially if it's a transition that maybe you have no control over, right? You're not choosing to leave your job, for example, the the inclination is to over control, right, and try to assert control over the situation in any way that you can, and in more cases than not, that backfires to some degree. So the thing that I try to focus on with my clients is getting to a point where you accept the fact that what is happening is happening. I'm kind of like my layoff, right? I didn't fight the decision or try to change the decision. I just had to accept it for what it was. And then the thing that we focus on is now that we know the thing is happening, whatever the transition or change is, it doesn't have to be as extreme as a layoff, but now that we know that it's happening, what can you control and what can you focus on? And that's what we need to spend our time on. And it can be anything, you know, sometimes people are put on performance improvement plan, and you kind of just if, if this is a situation where you're like, Oh yeah, I could see where this came from, and I wish that I was not in this situation. Okay, well, you kind of have to accept that you are, and what can you do about it now, it's really, yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 45:58 what's the hardest lesson you've learned about leadership and being a leader, not just being an executive, but coaching people.   Ashley Rudolph ** 46:10 Yeah, and I get this all the time as a coach too. It's it's in me, but the lesson that I've learned is I don't have to know everything. That's   Michael Hingson ** 46:21 a hard lesson. To learn, isn't   Ashley Rudolph ** 46:25 it? It is, especially when you feel like as a leader, like people are relying on you, or you think they are, they're relying on you to know the answers or to know what to do next, or as a coach, they're relying on you to ask the right questions or to guide them in the right direction, right? And sometimes you just don't know, and that's okay, and it's also okay to say that. And I was just going to say that, yeah, yeah, exactly, exactly. It took me a long time to get comfortable with that, but now, now I am more comfortable with it, for sure. Do you feel like you struggled with that too? Or Yeah?   Speaker 1 ** 47:06 Well, I have, but I was blessed early on, when I was a student teacher in getting my secondary teaching credential, I was a student teacher in an algebra one class in high school, and one of the students came in one day, and he asked a question in the course of the day, and it should have been a question I knew the answer to, but I didn't. But when I when I realized I didn't, I also, and I guess this is my makeup, thought to myself, but I can't blow smoke about it, so I just said, you know, I don't know the answer, but I'm going to look it up and I will bring you the answer tomorrow. Is that okay? And he said, Yeah. And my master teacher after class cornered me, and he said, That was absolutely the best thing you could do, because if you try to psych out these kids and fake them out, they're going to see through you, and you're never going to get their trust. Yeah, and of course, he was absolutely right. So I did the right thing, but I also learned the value of doing the right thing. And Mr. Redman, my master teacher, certainly put it in perspective. And I think that's so important. We don't have to necessarily have all the right answers. And even if we do have the right answer, the question is, Is it our job to just say the right answer or try to guide people to get to the right answer?   Ashley Rudolph ** 48:41 Yeah, yeah, exactly. That's another leadership lesson, right? It's and it's so much more powerful when people do get to the answers themselves, yeah. And I think that kind of helps with them being less dependent on coming to you for the answers moving forward, right? If they're able to go on that path of discovery   Speaker 1 ** 49:04 well, and if they are able to do that and you encouraged it, they're going to sense it, and when they get the right answer, they're going to be as high as a kite, and they're going to come and tell you that they did it. So, yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 49:15 exactly. Yeah, yeah. What a good feeling.   Speaker 1 ** 49:19 Yeah, it is, what do you do? Or what are your thoughts about somebody who just comes to you and says, I'm stuck?   Ashley Rudolph ** 49:27 Ooh, that happens all the time. Michael, it happens all the time. And I'll tell you, there's two things. So if someone says I'm stuck, they either don't have the confidence to pursue the thing that they know they want to do, but they're just saying they're stuck, which is it is being stuck, right? If you can't take action, then you're stuck. But sometimes they frame that as I don't know where what I want to do or where I want to go, and then I ask. Couple of questions, and it's like, oh, well, you actually do know what you want to do and where you want to go. You just don't have the confidence yet to pursue that path. So part of the time, it's a confidence issue, or the other time, the thing that they're grappling with, or the other cases, what they're grappling with is, I haven't connected with like my values or the things that motivate me or my strengths even right? So maybe they're the ambitious person who was compelled to just chase the next level and the next level and the next level, but now they're asking, Is this really important to me, or do I really want this? As I spoke to another coach, and she ended up leaving what she thought was a dream job at Google, because every day she was kind of like, I still want to be here, and it wasn't her dream job, and she left to become a coach. So it's either one of those two things, most times, for the clients that I work with, and I ask a lot of questions, so I get to the answers, or I help them get to the answers by asking them the right questions. Yeah,   Speaker 1 ** 51:14 and that's the issue. And sometimes you may not know the right question right off the bat, but by the same token, you can search for it by asking other questions.   Ashley Rudolph ** 51:23 Exactly, exactly, exactly, yeah, yeah, that's it.   Speaker 1 ** 51:27 So what is, what is a transformation of a client that you experienced and kind of what really shifted, that changed everything to them, something that just really gave you chills, and was an AHA kind of thing. Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 51:44 there are. There's so many one, okay, so one that I want to share is and basically the client went from, this isn't the job for me. I don't like the role I'm in. I don't think I can be successful, and I don't think my work is valued here. And I would say, over the course of eight months, she went from that to getting one of few perfect performance reviews in the company like it's a company that doesn't give a perfect performance review, right? So, right, going from that and being like, I need to find a new job. I've got to get out to I am excelling at this job, and it wasn't just anyone that gave her the perfect performance review. It was one of the co founders of the company. So like, top person is saying, Yeah, this is great. You're doing amazing work. There is value, and I think you're incredible. So in that transformation, the thing that she had to connect to, or reconnect to, was her values and understanding what are the things that she enjoys about her work and what are the things that she really didn't enjoy, and understanding the why behind that, and then the other two things for her, or developing her confidence, which sounds very fluffy, because it's like, How do you help someone do that? And I help people do that by helping them feel really good about their work product. So with her, with her, what we ended up doing was focusing on helping her prepare for some presentations. Me giving her feedback on her decks, or her talking to me about how she wanted to prepare for a meeting and the points that she wanted to make, and me helping her, you know, craft really compelling talking points, and having that feedback loop with me of being like, Okay, here's how the meeting went, and this was the feedback I got, and also being like, Oh, wow, the meeting went really well. And like feeling her confidence build over time by helping her get better at her work, and gradually over time, it just built to that amazing end point for her. But that's that's a transformation for me that will always stick out, because I just remember that first meeting and me just being like, okay, you know this, this might end up being a journey where we help her find a role that is better suited for her. And, you know, just kind of thinking about that, and it just didn't end up being that at all.   Speaker 1 ** 54:35 Well, the other thing that, in one way or another, probably plays into some of that is the people her bosses, the people who she worked for, probably sensed that something was going on, yeah, and she had to be honest enough to to deal with that. But as she progressed, they had to sense the improvement, and that. Had to help a lot.   Ashley Rudolph ** 55:01 Yes, for sure. And I think maybe there is confusion from her boss and in him thinking that she was ready to take on the work that he knew that she could take on, but she didn't quite feel ready yet. Yeah, so there was something she had to sort through, and she finally, not finally, that wasn't a lot of time at all, but she got there, and yeah, yeah.   Speaker 1 ** 55:26 And I'll bet they were better. I'll bet they were better communicators with each other by the time it was all said and done, too   Ashley Rudolph ** 55:31 Exactly, yes, yeah, yeah. They developed a shorthand, you know? And, yeah, yep.   Speaker 1 ** 55:39 So there are a lot of leaders who look great on paper, but when it really comes down to it, they just aren't really doing all that they ought to be doing. They feel restless or whatever. What's the real reason that they need to deal with to find momentum and move forward?   Ashley Rudolph ** 55:58 Yeah, so I'm going to take a I'm going to take a different approach to answering this question. And because of the people that I work with, again, they're high achievers. Yeah, right. And sometimes I see that what happens is maybe people have described them as restless, or people have said, Why aren't you happy? You have this amazing career, you should be happy. And I think, like that projection, they end up taking that on and feeling guilty about the fact that they want more. But at the core of it, when I talk to them or get to the level of, you know, Hey, what is happening here? What's causing this sense of restlessness? Surprisingly, the answer is, yeah, I have this great job or this great title, but I feel like I could be doing so much more. So it's an impact. It's an impact thing that is driving the people that I work with. So what we end up doing is trying to figure out, to some degree, like I have no control over what happens at work, so I don't want to pretend that I do, but if it is an impact question, then what we get to the core of is, okay, well, how do you increase your impact? And that's what I work with them on?   Speaker 1 ** 57:24 Well, here's a question. So I have been in sales for a long time, and of course, as far as I'm concerned, I still am being a public speaker. I sell more life and philosophy than anything else. But one thing a lot of people face is rejection. A lot that was redundant, but a lot of people face rejection. How do you get people to understand that rejection isn't a bad thing, and that it actually is a sign of success more often than not? And I agree with it. And you had given me this question, I think it's a great question and relevant to answer.   Ashley Rudolph ** 57:58 Yeah, so I just try to flip the thinking. So I make it less about the person rejecting you, or you receiving a rejection. And to me, if you get rejected, it's a signal that you try, and that's what we focus on, right? So if you're not getting rejected and you're in the same place that you were, it's probably an indication that you're not trying, or you're not taking big enough swings, or you're not pushing yourself. So, yeah, I just try to help my clients. You know, think about the fact that, hey, you got rejected because you tried and you put yourself out there, and that's great. And then the other thing I like to think about with rejection is really just like rejection is someone placing a bet, and if you know about bets, you know that they're not 100% right, and sometimes the person just decided they weren't going to place their bet on you. And it's not that you're not capable, or it's not that it wasn't a great idea, maybe it wasn't the right time, maybe whatever, you don't know what the why is, but it's just a bet, and someone could take a different bet, and it can be on you, or you can bet on yourself even, right? So once you start to think about rejection as just the choice that someone made on a day, and that person isn't all people, and they're certainly not representative of, you know, the person who could decide to take a chance on you and your idea or your initiative, then I think the rejection stings a lot less.   Speaker 1 ** 59:31 Yeah, one of the expressions I've heard regularly is the selling really begins. And I and I think whether it's selling a product or whatever you're doing, but the selling really begins when the objections begin or the rejection. Yeah, and I think there's, there's so much truth to that one of the things, one of the things that I used to do when I was selling products, is I would play a game with myself. Is this person. Going to give me a new objection or a new reason for rejection that I haven't heard before, and I always loved it when somebody came up with something that truly I hadn't heard before, and that was absolutely relevant to bring up, because then it's my job to go off and deal with that, but it was fun to put my own mindset in that sort of framework, because it's all about it's it's not me, unless I really am screwing up, it's other things. And no matter whether it's me screwing up or not, it's my job to figure out how to deal with whatever the other person has on their mind. Yeah, and when the new things come up, those are so much fun to deal with. And I even praised people, you know, I've never heard that one before. That's really good. Let's talk about it.   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:00:50 So great, yeah, yeah. They were probably like, oh, okay, wow. Well, yeah, let's talk about it, yeah.   Speaker 1 ** 1:01:00 But I didn't show fear, and didn't need to, because I I went into a learning mode. I want to learn what's on their mind and what's going on,   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:01:09 yeah, and that's what it's about. It's about understanding what's important to the other person, or understanding their concerns. And I think if you come at it like you did, from a place of really wanting to understand them and find common ground, then sometimes you can even shift the rejection right often.   Speaker 1 ** 1:01:27 If you do it right often you can. Yeah, you can. You can reverse it, because most rejections and objections are really based on perception and not necessarily reality   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:01:41 at all? Yes, exactly yes, yes, which is   Speaker 1 ** 1:01:45 important? Well, if you could go back and talk to a younger version of yourself, what moment would you choose and who? What would you say that they should learn? Oh,   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:01:54 this is so this is such a   Speaker 1 ** 1:01:57 great fun question. Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:02:03 if I could go back, I would probably tell myself that you you don't necessarily have to run away to find the things that you're looking for in your career, right? And I think in life too. Sometimes you think, Oh, I just have to move to a different city, or I just have to buy a new outfit, or I just have to, I have to, I have to, I have to change this thing. And sometimes you just don't have to. Sometimes you can have a conversation about thing that you want or the thing that you're not getting. So if this is a boss right, talking about the thing that you want or that you're not getting, and coming up with a solution together, and I think for quite some time, I was too afraid to do that, and if I wasn't getting what I needed or what I wanted, I just thought the best thing to do was to find it elsewhere, and I would just go back and tell myself to ask for what I wanted first, and then get the information and then leave if I had to. But leaving doesn't have to be the default.   Speaker 1 ** 1:03:21 Yeah. Cool. Well, Ashley, this has been a lot of fun. We've been doing this an hour. Can you believe   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:03:29 it? We have, we have the time flew by. Fun. Yeah, I could have kept going.   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:36 Well, then we'll just have to do another one. Yeah,   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:03:39 we do. It, I will always come back. You are amazing. Michael,   Speaker 1 ** 1:03:43 well, this has been fun, and maybe one of the things that you could do to help spread the word about what you do and so on is do your own podcast.   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:03:50 Yes, something else to think about, yeah, yeah, that's a great idea. And then if I do then I will invite you on there. I'd   Speaker 1 ** 1:04:00 love it, I'll come absolutely well. I want to thank you again, and I want to thank all of you for listening and watching today. This has been very enjoyable and a lot of fun, and I appreciate you taking the time to be with us. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to email me at Michael H i@accessibe.com so accessibi is spelled A, C, C, E, S, S i, B, E, so Michael M, I C H, A, E, L, H i@accessibe.com or go to our podcast page, www, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast and Michael hingson is m, I C H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s o n.com/podcast, love to hear from you, and certainly I hope that whenever you're listening or watching, give us a five star rating. We value your reviews, and we really want to know that we're doing good by you, so please give us good reviews, and if you have thoughts or things that you want us to know about, don't hesitate to reach out. It. And for all of you, and Ashley, including you, if you know of other people who ought to be guests on our podcast, it's so much fun to meet more people from those who have been on before. But for anyone, if you know someone who ought to be a guest, please let me know. Reach out, and we will honor your interest and we will bring them on, because I think everyone has, as I told Ashley earlier, stories to tell. So hope that you will do that and that we'll get to see you on our next episode. And again, Ashley, I just want to thank you for being here. This has been so much fun. All   Ashley Rudolph ** 1:05:37 right, thank you, Michael.   **Michael Hingson ** 1:05:42 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. 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Think you're at the end of your story? You're probably just in the messy middle. Episode Summary: In this Summer Sips episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their August conversation with keynote speaker and storytelling powerhouse Kindra Hall. From Appalachian tales to leadership truths, this episode reminds us that storytelling isn't just a communication tactic—it's a lifeline. Whether you're leading a team, coaching your kids, or just trying to survive Tuesday, stories shape how we connect, grow, and lead. Kindra's insight that *“when there's a problem, there's a story”* reshapes how we show up at work and in life. You'll hear about football sagas in the holler, four-year-old curiosity, and what it means to reclaim your narrative as the main character of your own leadership. Key Takeaway When things feel like the end, it's probably just the middle. And to paraphrase Andy Grammer, grab the pen and write the next part of the story. Guest: Kindra Hall Kindra Hall is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and expert on the strategic power of storytelling. She's the author of *Stories That Stick* and *The Story Edge* and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and SUCCESS Magazine. Kindra helps leaders and organizations harness storytelling to build trust, connection, and influence in their work. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, *Joyosity*, hits shelves this fall, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Connect with Jenn at jennwhitmer.com See Jenn in action and check her speaking availability at jennwhitmer.com/speaking. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including *Joyosity™ ™.* She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: August 2024 Episodes Episode 49: We're Literally Dying Without Joy [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Episode 50: The Biological Power of Stories for Leaders, part 1 with Kindra Hall [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Episode 51: Storytelling as a People Power Skill, part 2 with Kindra Hall [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Episode 52: ICYMI: Joy at Work and Storytelling with Jenn and Shelby [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Grab Kindra's book The Story Edge Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get it here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

Andrea Waltz is the co-founder of Courage Crafters, Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book, Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There.    For two decades, Andrea has been teaching people in virtually every business and industry how to think and feel differently about failure, rejection, and the word, “no” to achieve their goals and dreams.     Andrea is considered a top sales influencer online, and her book reached #1 on Amazon's “Sales & Selling” list in 2010. She has remained in the top 50 sales books for the last 13 years, having now sold over 500,000 copies.   The “Go for No” strategy has been featured in online and offline magazines and journals including Success Magazine, Inc., Forbes, and many others.   https://www.goforno.com www.twitter.com/GoforNo  www.facebook.com/Goforno (33K fans) https://www.instagram.com/GoforNo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno https://www.youtube.com/Goforno https://www.pinterest.com/goforno/ About The Flare Up Show Find Chrissy Cordingley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risethrive.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Flare Up Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Rise and Thrive Wholeness Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to The Flare Up Show with Chrissy Cordingley. We tackle tough health topics with humor, share epic comeback stories, and explore ways to boost your mind and body. Whether you're feeling meh or need a laugh, join us for expert tips, inspiring chats, and a dash of fun to help you flare up to your best self. Ready to rise and thrive? Tune in and let's set your journey on fire! #TheFlareUpShow #RiseAndThrivePodcast #WholenessCoaching #WholeBeing #WellBeing #ReAlign #ReAlive #ElevateYourLife VIDEO MUSIC Credit; Happy Place Courtesy of ClipChamp Audio version Music Credit: Y2K by Lunareh

                                        Listen in as Erin and Amanda discuss: Amanda's journey from flipping houses to becoming a midterm rental powerhouse The strategy pivot that saved her business after a $60K cancellation overnight Why relying solely on Airbnb (or any platform) is a risky business model How Amanda built a real estate relocation funnel that fuels her agent team Lessons on freedom, flexibility, and creating a brand that outlasts market shifts …and much more!                                               About Amanda Williams, widely recognized as "Amanda the Traveling Realtor," is an accomplished author, international speaker, and mentor specializing in the medium-term rental (MTR) sector. As the co-founder of Carolina Furnished Rentals in Raleigh, North Carolina, she has expanded the company's portfolio to over 25 fully furnished properties, catering to clients seeking flexible housing solutions. Her expertise has been featured in SUCCESS Magazine, highlighting her innovative approach to real estate investment. Amanda is also a Top 1% influencer with eXp Realty, leading a tribe of several hundred agents. Through her work, she empowers individuals to achieve financial independence via strategic real estate investments. How to Connect With Amanda Website: https://linktr.ee/amandathetravelingrealtor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaw83/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandathetravelingrealtor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandathetravelingrealtor/ 

Hilary DeCesare joins Dr. Irena to explore the powerful link between music and the brain, revealing how the right tunes can trigger neurochemicals for motivation, healing, and growth. Discover actionable steps and personal stories that illuminate music's potential to transform mindset and results.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O'Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.“There's something so powerful about the music connection. And I thought, I wonder if I could use this with my own clients. I wonder if this would work across all ages.”  — Hilary DeCesareGuest Bio:Hilary DeCesare is a 3x bestselling author, award-winning peak performance coach with 25 years of experience, and host of the top 1.5% podcast “ReLaunch to a Rich Life.” Named one of Success Magazine's Top 10 Coaches of 2025 alongside Mel Robbins, Hilary masterfully blends neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and business expertise through her signature 3HQ™ framework (aligning your Head, Heart, and Highest Self) and transformational experiential events, empowering leaders to fully unlock their potential. As a former Silicon Valley CEO featured on ABC's hit TV show Secret Millionaire, Hilary is known for her approachable, intuitive, and authentically refreshing style — specializing in helping ambitious professionals shift from feeling stuck to confidently “ReLaunching into their Rich Life.”Host Bio:Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeDr. Irena O'Brien's website: The Neuroscience SchoolHilary's website: TheRelaunch.comHilary's Instagram account: @hilarydecesareFree download for podcast listeners: TuneInPowerTool.comCredits:Host: Dr. Irena O'BrienProducer: Andrew ChapmanAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Sneaker SmeakerArtist: Avocado JunkieWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter: Matthew WigtonPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: In This LightArtist: Sounds Like SanderWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Boost Focus & Performance with Music & Neuroscience (Hilary DeCesare) coming soon.

Send us a textAbout This EpisodeIn this powerful episode, holistic business and career coach and author Amina AlTai joins us to unpack and redefine ambition. Drawing from her own experiences and her new book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, Amina explores the difference between painful ambition rooted in core wounds and purposeful ambition aligned with wellbeing and contribution. We dive into the nuanced ways identity and societal pressures shape ambition, especially for women and marginalized leaders, and introduce tools and ideologies like the resentment line. If you're feeling burned out, questioning your path, or craving a more sustainable version of success, this conversation will help you redefine achievement on your own terms without losing yourself in the process. About Amina AlTaiAmina AITai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is a holistic business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate.  A leading coach to notable leaders, executives and founders—Amina's mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, with Penguin/The Open Field. Amina has partnered with progressive companies such as Google, Roku, Deloitte, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE. She's an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence, a Forbes contributor, and was named one of Success Magazine's Women of Influence. Additionally, she's been featured in goop, Well+Good, The New York Times, Yahoo, NBC, and more. Additional ResourcesWeb: aminaaltai.comInstagram: @aminaaltaiLinkedIn: @AminaAlTaiSupport the show-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

I am thrilled to have Amina AlTai here with me today to talk about her new book The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, which is out May 13. Here's what I love about this book, among many things, honestly—it is billed as “the anti-hustle guide to getting what you really want,” and it delivers. If you are experiencing or have experienced burnout, overwork, and stress when it comes to your ambition, then this book is for you. This book helps us escape the ambition trap—and don't worry, Amina tells us in this episode what that is—and step instead into joy-filled work. This is such a great book and a great conversation! She has taught me that we can be ambitious and not sacrifice ourselves in the process. Hallelujah! It turns out that maybe we're not looking for money or status but really acceptance and belonging. I know I've outsourced my self-worth externally for a great many years, and spoiler alert—that doesn't work. If you, like me, are ready to reconcile your ambition, let's heal our core wounds and get to the other side together, escaping the ambition trap once and for all. Today Amina and I talk about why ambition is complicated, especially for historically excluded people; how ambition is not up and to the right and isn't a linear journey; why being an ambitious woman is somehow still not acceptable, even in 2025; the difference between painful ambition and purposeful ambition; how hustle culture became so pervasive, anyway; what the resentment line is—trust me, you'll want to know all about that; and what healthy ambition looks like and a microstep we can take even as soon as today to get there. Amina is an executive coach, leadership trainer, and chronic illness advocate that has been featured everywhere from The New York Times to NBC, CBS, Forbes, and more. She's an expert-in-residence at Entrepreneur Magazine and was named one of Success Magazine's Women of Influence, and she's partnered with companies like Google, Snap, Roku, and Outdoor Voices. I not only enjoyed this conversation, but I deeply appreciated it. The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living by Amina AlTai

Amina AITai is a business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable female leaders and impact-driven celebrities-Amina's mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day. As a woman of color of Iraqi descent, she often works with underrepresented communities to help them realize possibilities in a way that honors their particular lived experiences. She's a Success Magazine 125 Leaders Finalist, A Forbes Contributor, an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence and has been featured In The New York Times, goop, NBC, Entrepreneur and more. She is working on her first book The Ambition Trap in collaboration with Penguin and The Open Field and is the host of the Amina Change Your Life Podcast. For her corporate work, Amina has partnered with progressive companies such as Deloitte, Roku, Snapchat, Google, Y&R, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast, Ginger King, an award-winning cosmetic chemist and founder of Grace Kingdom Beauty, discusses her extensive experience in the beauty industry, including her transition from electronics to cosmetics and her passion for helping beauty entrepreneurs develop their brands. Ginger shares insights into the importance of trademarks, customer relevance, and the role of neuro-cosmetics. The episode also highlights Ginger's mission to enhance confidence through beauty products and her commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams. Episode Highlights: 03:39 The Importance of Patents and Trademarks 07:20 Empowering Entrepreneurs in the Beauty Space 15:06 The Science of Neuro Cosmetics Ginger King is an award-winning cosmetic chemist and the founder of Grace Kingdom Beauty a cosmetic product development firm in New Jersey specializing in creating beauty brand from concept to launch including formulation. Ginger holds multiple patents and awards in beauty and prides herself on being Allure magazine’s Beauty Judge for Breakthrough Products since 2017, Yahoo’s Diversity In Beauty Award Judge 2018, Beauty Packaging Award Judge 2019, and New Beauty Magazine Brain Trust since 2020 and Iconic Fragrance Judge for Elle Magazine 2023, Iconic Skin Product Judge for Shape Magazine 2023 and NEXT Beauty Award Judge for Beauty Matter since 2023. In addition to consulting, Ginger’s latest venture is FanLoveBeauty a clean vegan beauty brand inspired by mentor Daymond John of Shark Tank to take care of entrepreneurs’ appearance so they can keep crushing on their goals. She has been quoted by over 40 beauty magazines including Allure, Self, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, Shape, Vogue, Oprah, WWD, and Women’s Health. She has been the keynote speaker for brand launches and has spoken at various s trade conferences on product development and innovation. Ginger is also a regular TV beauty segment contributor on Good Day Sacramento. She's most recently named the Queen of Cosmetic Chemistry by Elle and appeared on Forbes and Success magazine as well as becoming a certified 10X business coach partnering with business mogul Grant Cardone. Lastly, Ginger has been named the finalist for Women Of Influence by Success Magazine. Connect with Ginger King: Company Website: GraceKingdombeauty.com For More Insights from The Drop In CEO:

Send us a textIn this episode of the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast, Serena chats with Maggie Lord, a powerhouse entrepreneur who sold her media company to David's Bridal and now helps female founders do the same. Maggie shares her journey from starting a wedding blog in 2008 to selling her company 12 years later, and reveals insider knowledge about business valuations, exit strategies, and how bookkeepers play a crucial role in preparing businesses for sale.In this episode you'll hear:Why Maggie is passionate about helping female founders prepare their businesses for acquisitionThe three common scenarios when founders seek M&A helpHow bookkeepers play a key role in successful M&A transactionsBeyond-the-numbers valuation factors that founders often overlookResources mentioned in this episode:The Whisper Group: https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/Meet MaggieMaggie Lord was an early pioneer in the online digital wedding media space establishing her media company, Rustic Wedding Chic in 2008. As the founder + CEO of Rustic Wedding Chic, Maggie led the company for 12 years before it was acquired by David's Bridal in 2020. Maggie is also the author of 6 books. Today, Maggie has become a sought-after strategic advisor to female founded brands allowing her to focus on sharing her knowledge and expertise with other like minded entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. Maggie and her businesses have been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, Success Magazine and much more. Maggie is a partner at The Whisper Group, working daily with female founders to help them sell their companies and close the exit gap.Connect with Maggie

This episode of Veteran On the Move features Dr. Karwanna D. Irving, a business coach who helps six-figure entrepreneurs scale to seven figures by securing government contracts. Dr. Irving shares her entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures in video and photography to successfully selling to the U.S. government. She outlines the crucial steps for businesses to become government-contract ready and how to find relevant opportunities. Now dedicated to helping others, Dr. Irving offers a roadmap, including a 5-day course, to unlock multi-million-dollar potential in the government sector. Tune in for actionable insights on tapping into the world's largest buyer. Episode Resources:  Don't Duck the Government Book "Scale Your 6-Figure Business with Government Contracts"  5-Day Challenge  She's Got Goals    About Our Guest Dr. Karwanna D Irving is a transformational speaker, author, and business coach who helps six-figure entrepreneurs scale to seven figures through government contracts. With over two decades of experience, she has empowered more than 6,000 business owners to position themselves to sell to the worlds largest buyerthe U.S. government. A recipient of the 2024 Stevie Awards in Business and the 2025 Enterprising Woman Award, Dr. Irvings impact has been recognized in Success Magazine and by the San Francisco Business Times, which named her firm among the Top 100 Fastest Growing Bay Area Private Companies. As a visionary leader, she is dedicated to bridging the wealth gap by helping 6 Figure Business Owners unlock multi-million-dollar opportunities.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union has made it their mission to help people in the military community. Navy Federal Credit Union is open to all branches of the military, Veterans and their families. They have lots of flexible savings and investing options to help their members reach their financial goals. Don't miss out. The sooner you start building your finances with savings and investing options, the better off they could be in the long run.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

What Shocking Dating Line Will Leave You Speechless?  Get ready to dive into the hilarious and unpredictable world of modern dating with this episode of the Love Machine podcast! Join host James Preece as he sits down with the remarkable Emily O'Brien, a seasoned US-based freelance writer and managing editor of Success Magazine. Emily's new book, "Things I Heard While Dating," is a riotous collection of real-life dating mishaps and awkward exchanges that are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. With her global perspective and knack for storytelling, Emily shares the moments that went awry in the pursuit of connection, revealing the funny and sometimes cringeworthy realities of romance. Whether you're on the dating scene, searching for 'the one,' or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is your perfect match! Tune in for some epic dating tales and expert advice that prove dating can be fun, even when it gets weird. About Emily O'Brien WEBSITE PERSONAL WEBSITE BUY THE BOOK UK BUY THE BOOK US

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. Get ready, success is within your reach! On this episode of Money Making Conversations, Rushion McDonald welcomes transformational speaker, bestselling author, and host of the hit podcast Redefining Wealth, Patrice Washington. Recently named one of Success Magazine’s Top 25 Influential Leaders in Personal Development, Patrice has inspired millions through her work, including features on Good Morning America, Cosmopolitan, and CNBC. With over 17 million podcast downloads and five empowering books to her name, Patrice breaks down her signature 6 Pillars of Wealth and reveals the 3 Action Steps for Success that anyone can start using today. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, this episode is your blueprint to building a purpose-driven, prosperous life. Set your goals and your playlist—don’t miss this powerful conversation! #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. Get ready, success is within your reach! On this episode of Money Making Conversations, Rushion McDonald welcomes transformational speaker, bestselling author, and host of the hit podcast Redefining Wealth, Patrice Washington. Recently named one of Success Magazine’s Top 25 Influential Leaders in Personal Development, Patrice has inspired millions through her work, including features on Good Morning America, Cosmopolitan, and CNBC. With over 17 million podcast downloads and five empowering books to her name, Patrice breaks down her signature 6 Pillars of Wealth and reveals the 3 Action Steps for Success that anyone can start using today. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, this episode is your blueprint to building a purpose-driven, prosperous life. Set your goals and your playlist—don’t miss this powerful conversation! #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. Get ready, success is within your reach! On this episode of Money Making Conversations, Rushion McDonald welcomes transformational speaker, bestselling author, and host of the hit podcast Redefining Wealth, Patrice Washington. Recently named one of Success Magazine’s Top 25 Influential Leaders in Personal Development, Patrice has inspired millions through her work, including features on Good Morning America, Cosmopolitan, and CNBC. With over 17 million podcast downloads and five empowering books to her name, Patrice breaks down her signature 6 Pillars of Wealth and reveals the 3 Action Steps for Success that anyone can start using today. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, this episode is your blueprint to building a purpose-driven, prosperous life. Set your goals and your playlist—don’t miss this powerful conversation! #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 127: Mimi Gonzalez & The Creative Act: A Way Of Being by Rick Rubin ABOUT MIMIMimi Gonzalez is the founder and podcast host of griefsense, a platform and community exploring grief, mental health, and social impact. She's a LinkedIn creator, speaker, and community builder based in Hartford, CT, passionate about storytelling that centers community care, identity, and rewriting the narrative for future generations.Mimi created griefsense after losing 36 loved ones, building the spaces she wished existed. In addition to podcasting, she supports first-generation college students and partners with brands and workplaces on responsible marketing, mental health and well-being, and Gen Z inclusion.She's regularly invited to speak to organizations on building inclusive, supportive cultures.Mimi is a 3x alum of the University of Hartford and serves on the Board of Hillyer College. Her work has been featured in NOW THIS, Success Magazine, SHRM, The Atlantic, LinkedIn News and more.CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS"...we are all humans having a human experience. Like for us to only talk about one dimension of our lives when we are multidimensional beings, I mean, it's just myopic..."Being radically present.The State of Flow.Making your own rules means breaking someone else's.Organizational Psychology - a catalyst for doing it all.The impact of Scott Haney.Channeling pain into being radically happy, present, and creating.Having to be a parent for yourself.The power of side quests.Being a Manifesting Generator.The power of creator hindsight."We live on a floating rock in space!"The power of detachment.The magic in being sensitive.Being a recovering people-pleaser.The power of your breakout rooms, workshops, and keynotes.How can you tune into your inner frequency?The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Mimi is, Are you living the life you want, or wasting it? Do you know what it is you really want (and need) to do deep down inside, or are you still playing by someone else's rules? FIND MIMIWebsite: https://mimigonzalez.komi.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-gonzalez/beehiiv: https://griefsense.beehiiv.com/ LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast - Mimi Gonzalez 00:45- Introduction & Bio06:05- Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?11:51- Mimi and the feeling of Flow22:26 - Mimi on her podcast, griefsense 25:20 - Mimi on self-care after so much loss26:57 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?31:57 - What do you consider your super power?34:45 - Mimi's discoveries through Human Design36:37 - Mimi's definition of griefsense45:36 - The power of detachment48:52 - What does leadership mean to you?49:41 - Can you introduce us to the book we're discussing?52:42- Can you provide a general overview of the book? / A breakdown of the chapters in the book.01:20:06 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:Watch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsRead About The Book Leads – Blog PostFor more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!

Send us a textWelcome to Baby Proof Biz, the series were I interview inspiring and successful women in business who are balancing motherhood and business.We are bringing you all the hacks, the secrets, and the biggest lessons on scaling and sustaining your business alongside your growing family.On this week's episode, I sit down with past mentor and friend Ellie Swift. We chat about her journey into motherhood, and the things she did / is doing to thrive in both business and motherhood.We dive in to : Ellie's IVF journey, and how her business has supported her in challenging seasonsHer expectations of Trimester 4, and what the reality was.What her and her team did to set up for a smoother transition into motherhoodHow she actually started the process of 'preparing' for this season, long before she was pregnantPractical things Ellie and her team set up to allow her to take time off post bubHow getting clear, and manifesting this next season helps you get clear on the support you need.Her hacks to navigating in this season, and why asking for support is KEY and calling that inHow motherhood has pealed back the layers, and bought about next level authenticity.About Ellie: Alongside being a beautiful mamma to her daugther Sunny. Ellie Swift is a Business Coach & Mastermind Mentor for 6 and 7 figure coaches, creatives and consultants creating scalable freedom™️...Ellie's mission is to support coaches, creatives and consultants off the hamster wheel of time and stress, by building scalable businesses that generate results for their clients and create the freedom they most want.She has been featured in a range of media, including Success Magazine, Medium, Mamamia, Thrive Global, Smart Company, The West Australian and as a guest on more than 100 podcasts.Connect With Ellie:Website:https://www.ellieswift.com/Podcast:The Scalable Freedom Show: http://ellieswift.com/podcast/ Instagram: @elliehswift Loved the show? I would LOVE for you to click 'follow' & keep up to date with all things BIZ SHIZ.Also while you're at it - if you feel like leaving a review it would mean the world to me and it helps this podcast get in more ears.Or over at @shani_timms for all things podcast, business & life.Want to start your brand for $99 - check out the BRAND:IT bundle HERE.OR Check out my FREE Business Blueprint Workshop + Worksheet HERE.

Welcome to The Rocky Garza Show, where we dive deep into the truths that shape extraordinary leaders. Today, I'm joined by Kerrie Lee Brown, the Editor-in-Chief of Success Magazine—an award-winning journalist, media executive, consultant, and women's health advocate. She's the founder of Ready Red Lily Global Lifestyle Brand, the author of My Heart, Myself: A Self-Care Guide for Women, and a leader in empowering authentic storytelling to help heal, transform, and inspire.Despite her incredible success, Kerrie still faces imposter syndrome. How does someone at her level—leading a major publication and shaping conversations about achievement—still struggle with self-doubt? And more importantly, how do we overcome it?This episode is packed with raw honesty, personal insights, and actionable takeaways. Let's dive in.About Kerrie Lee Brown  Kerrie Lee Brown is an award-winning journalist, media executive, consultant and women's health advocate. She is the founder of RedLily® global lifestyle brand, author of “My Heart, My Self", a self-care guide for women on Amazon, and the VP, Media and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS magazine. Kerrie Lee has contributed to more than 150 magazines worldwide and has made it her mission to educate others about the importance of heart health and authentic storytelling to help heal, transform and evolve your life.The Imposter WithinMany of us believe that once we hit a certain milestone—whether it's a high-profile job, financial success, or public recognition—our doubts will disappear. But as Kerrie shares, imposter syndrome doesn't go away just because we achieve more. It evolves.Kerrie reflects on moments in her career when she felt she wasn't the "main pick," even though, in hindsight, she clearly had what it took. The pressure to always prove her worth—to live up to expectations—was ingrained from childhood. Raised in a high-achievement, competitive environment, she felt the need to constantly win, succeed, and never depend on anyone else.The irony? The very drive that made her successful was also the source of her self-doubt.The Pressure of PerfectionAs a journalist and editor, Kerrie was trained to scrutinize details, making perfectionism a daily reality. In her world, a single typo or factual error could be devastating. Over time, this cultivated an inner voice of self-criticism, reinforcing the idea that one mistake could ruin everything.She describes the duality of being perceived as someone who “always got the job, the recognition, the success”—while internally feeling the pressure to maintain that image. Even with public praise, the imposter within whispered otherwise.Balancing Professional and Personal LifeImposter syndrome doesn't just affect work—it spills into our personal lives.As a mother of two boys, Kerrie shares how she constantly wonders: Am I doing this right? She grew up in a household of women, so raising boys felt unfamiliar. Despite her best efforts, there are moments of doubt—because parenting, like leadership, comes with no perfect blueprint.Her insight? We all go through it. The key is recognizing that worthiness isn't about perfection—it's about embracing who you truly are.Redefining Success and Self-WorthKerrie admits that, for years, her identity was tied to her job title. She was “Editor-in-Chief” first, Kerrie Lee second. This created an inner conflict: Am I successful because of my title? Or because of who I am?That realization led to self-reflection—and a shift in how she defines success. Instead of measuring worth by external labels, she began embracing her internal value.Lesson: You are not your job title. You are not your achievements. You are worthy—simply because you are YOU.Embracing Uniqueness and TruthOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that self-clarity leads to self-confidence.Many of us have been conditioned to believe that success comes from meeting external expectations—whether it's parents, society, or the workplace. But the true breakthrough happens when we define success for ourselves.For Kerrie, that meant embracing her unique gifts—her ability to tell powerful stories, her open-mindedness, and her passion for helping others. The imposter syndrome didn't disappear—but she learned to challenge it with truth.The Power of WordsThroughout the conversation, one theme kept coming up: words matter.The words we say to ourselves shape our beliefs.The words we say to others impact their confidence.The words we accept from society influence how we see ourselves.Kerrie recalls a time when someone told her she was "too positive on social media." The comment made her second-guess herself—until she realized:Why would positivity ever be a bad thing?People's judgments are often projections of their own insecurities. If someone sees positivity as “fake,” it likely has more to do with their experiences than with you.Lesson: The stories people tell about you say more about them than they do about you.Stories We Tell OurselvesRocky breaks down a powerful truth:We often define ourselves by the stories we've been told about us—rather than the truth of who we are.For years, Kerrie was told:"You're a high achiever." (So she felt she had to be.)"You're always successful." (So failure felt unacceptable.)"You're just a magazine editor." (So she wondered if her identity was tied to her job.)But when we step back and rewrite our own narrative, we take back control.Impact of Words on OthersRocky shares a personal parenting moment—when he unknowingly told his son a story about himself that wasn't true. In a split-second reaction, he made his son feel like his enthusiasm didn't matter.That one interaction made him realize: the way we speak to people—especially in leadership and parenting—shapes their confidence.The same is true for leaders in the workplace. Are we fostering environments where people feel heard, valued, and encouraged—or are we reinforcing self-doubt?Personal Truths and Open-MindednessTo close, Kerrie shares her personal truth:“I am open-minded.”That openness allows her to:See multiple perspectives.Grow through new experiences.Adapt in both personal and professional life.Her realization? Openness is not just a trait—it's a strength.Final Thoughts: Lead Like YOU, Not Like ThemThe imposter within is something we all face. But the way we talk to ourselves, redefine our worth, and embrace our unique traits determines whether that imposter controls us—or fuels our growth.Takeaway: You don't have to be “good enough.” You already ARE good.Resources Mentioned:Take the Influence Appraisal Quiz at: rockygarza.com/influence.Key Timestamps00:00 Introduction to The Rocky Garza Show00:06 Meet Kerrie Lee Brown: Success Magazine's Editor-in-Chief00:47 Diving into Imposter Syndrome02:39 Kerrie Lee's Personal Journey03:54 The Pressure of Perfection07:16 Balancing Professional and Personal Life09:37 Redefining Success and Self-Worth13:41 Embracing Uniqueness and Truth16:56 Embracing Intensity17:48 Self-Clarity and Confidence19:08 Navigating Journalism and Personal Identity20:44 The Power of Words21:31 Stories We Tell Ourselves24:15 Impact of Words on Others28:28 Personal Truths and Open-Mindedness30:05 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo join Rocky for his next free virtual event, go to https://rockygarza.com/beyondsuccessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/trgs/donations

Want to know how to pitch yourself to media outlets and podcasts like a pro? Kerrie Lee Brown from Success magazine is here to talk about everything from navigating media careers to understanding how to truly pitch yourself and create meaningful connections. Carrie shares her powerful story of surviving a heart attack at 39 and how that transformed her approach to life, business, and self-care. If you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or someone looking to level up your networking and personal branding game, this episode is packed with actionable advice on how to stand out, tell your story, and create opportunities even when the industry is changing.  Check out our Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - The hiring partner that makes it easy to post jobs for free, share with your network, and attract qualified candidates all in one place. Find your next great hire by posting your job for FREE at linkedin.com/qualified Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Saily - Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Go to https://saily.com/EARNHAPPY download the Saily app and use code 'EARNHAPPY' at checkout Open Phone - Stop juggling all your customer calls and texts from your personal phone. Save 20% off your first 6 months when you go to openphone.com/earn  L'Nutra/ProlonLife - Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift with a subscription to the 5-Day Nutrition Program! Claim your offer now at ProlonLife.com/HAPPY. In This Episode You Will Learn How to pitch yourself to everything from podcasts to media outlets. What to prioritize before stress destroys your health. The impact networking and building relationships has on your career success. Ways SUCCESS magazine and Kerrie have pivoted to continue to thrive over the years. How to listen to your intuition when making decisions in your life and career. RESOURCES Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Kerrie Lee: @kerrieleebrown

Vanessa GordonCEO and PublisherEast End TasteVanessa Gordon is not just a name; she's a powerhouse in the world of culinary travel and lifestyle!As the CEO and Publisher of East End Taste, she curates a digital publication that dives deep into sustainable and international culinary travel, all with a refined focus on seasonal coastal destinations. Her passion for food and travel is palpable, making her a go-to expert for anyone looking to elevate their experiences.In 2018, Vanessa launched the Hamptons Interactive Brunch, an annual summer event series that has become a must-attend gathering for food enthusiasts and notable personalities alike. With her finger on the pulse of the Hamptons lifestyle, Vanessa is frequently sought after for her insights on travel, personal finance, and parenting, making her a trusted voice in these areas.Her expertise has graced the pages of prestigious outlets such as the New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Radio, and many more. Whether she's sharing her insights in Success Magazine or contributing to Parents Magazine and Psychology Today, Vanessa's writing resonates with a diverse audience, inspiring them to embrace a life filled with adventure and mindful living.With a Master of Arts degree from NYU's Steinhardt School of Education and enriching experiences at the University of Oxford, Vanessa combines academic excellence with real-world expertise. She's not just a writer; she's an engaging storyteller and on-air talent who brings her experiences to life.https://eastendtastemagazine.com/the-secret-recipe-behind-the-yucatans-famous-huevos-motulenos/summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Vanessa Gordon, CEO and publisher of East End Taste. They discuss Vanessa's journey from teaching English abroad to founding her own culinary publication focused on the Hamptons and beyond. The conversation explores the importance of events in marketing, the role of food in travel experiences, and the unique culinary adventures Vanessa has encountered during her travels. Listeners gain insights into the value of East End Taste and the diverse cultural influences that shape the culinary landscape of the Hamptons.takeawaysEast End Taste is a publication founded in 2016 focusing on culinary experiences.Vanessa's journey includes teaching ESL and freelance writing before starting her own business.Events play a crucial role in marketing and building brand recognition.Traveling internationally has expanded Vanessa's culinary perspective.Food is a central theme in adventure travel and cultural exploration.Vanessa emphasizes the importance of being a trusted source for local experiences.The Hamptons has a rich history and diverse cultural influences.Unique culinary experiences can challenge perceptions of food.Vanessa is planning trips for her audience to explore culinary destinations.Engaging with the audience through social media is vital for building community. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

David Horsager is the Founder and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, a Minnesota-based company that helps global leaders and organizations build trust. Since 1999, Trust Edge Leadership Institute has pioneered trust development through research, speaking, consulting, and training on trust and its proven impact on the bottom line. David has advised leaders and delivered presentations on six continents, with audiences ranging from FedEx, Toyota, and MIT to the New York Yankees and the Department of Homeland Security. His insights have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, New York Post, and SUCCESS Magazine, and his latest book, Trust Matters More than Ever: 40 Proven Trust Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now!, is available worldwide. In this episode… Trust is the foundation of strong leadership, effective teamwork, and business success. Yet, many leaders struggle to build and maintain trust, especially in virtual or hybrid work environments. How can organizations develop a culture of trust that drives engagement, performance, and long-term growth? According to trust expert David Horsager, trust is not a soft skill but a measurable and strategic asset that impacts every area of business. Through decades of research, he developed the Eight Pillars of Trust, a framework that helps leaders build credibility, foster collaboration, and create high-performing teams. David shares insights on how clarity, consistency, and contribution play a critical role in trust-building, along with practical strategies for improving communication, leadership accountability, and organizational transparency. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews David Horsager, Founder and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, about the power of trust in leadership and business. David discusses his journey from launching his company in a basement to working with global brands like FedEx and Walmart. He also shares actionable tools for building trust remotely, improving performance reviews, and fostering a high-trust culture within organizations.

Special Guest: Amy Morin Amy Morin a psychotherapist and the international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. Her forthcoming book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, goes on sale September 19. Amy also teaches at Northeastern University and she's a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., Verywell, and Psychology Today. Her advice has been featured by numerous media outlets including Oprah.com, Parents, Business Insider, Success Magazine, and Fox News and she stars in a RedBull TV show called Visions of Greatness.  Mentally strong people have good habits, make informed choices and persevere even when the going gets tough. But what habits have mentally strong people dropped to make room for personal growth and meaningful gain? Many people have told Amy Morin, who authored the blockbuster “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do” (which you can hear about here LINK), that they wished they had learned these 13 things to avoid earlier in life—and how, as parents, could they be a better example to their kids? How could they actively instill positive habits (and avoid instilling negative habits) in their children that could compromise their mental strength? This podcast has the answers. The post What to do (and what not to do) to become mentally strong parents with Amy Morin, LCSW – Rerelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.

Anthony O'Neal is back in the guest chair and we're focusing in on what you have to do to get unstuck and start seeing results in your life. He shares his easy-to-understand tips on how you can get focused, effectively eliminate distractions, and successfully lock in on your dreams - whatever they may be! Some of the things we discuss include: How to take control of your life Things you have to be willing to lose to get ahead How to earn financial freedom using his EARN model Why you need a strategy to get to a vision for your life How to get rid of shame..and more Here's a little more about Anthony: Anthony O'Neal is a #1 national bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree, personal finance expert and host of the popular podcast and YouTube show “The TABLE.” Since 2014 he has challenged cultural norms and equipped millions of people to live a debt-free life, break generational wealth-gaps and build true wealth. He has appeared on Good Morning America,The Tamron Hall Show, CNN News and has been featured in Success Magazine, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, GOBankingrates, and more. He has been recognized by Black Enterprise as Top 40 Under 40 (2023) and Top 25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow by Success Magazine (2023).  Please make sure you're part of our newsletter community - sign up at dreamsindrive.com/join and follow @dreamsindirve on all platforms FIND ANTHONY ON: Instagram: @anthonyoneal Web: https://www.anthonyoneal.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram:  @rainshineluv  FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com

Lifestyles in the Hamptons: Vanessa GordonVanessa Gordon isn't just a name in the world of culinary and lifestyle travel—she's a force driving the conversation on how to travel with style, sustainability, and sophistication. As the CEO and Publisher of East End Taste, she curates content that blends international culinary adventures with practical insights for those who want to elevate their travel experiences. For business travelers who juggle packed schedules and high expectations, Vanessa's expertise offers a fresh perspective on how to make the most of time on the road.Her work highlights the importance of finding high-quality dining experiences no matter where you are, making sustainable travel choices, and incorporating luxury into even the busiest itineraries. Whether you're closing deals overseas, networking in the Hamptons, or balancing business with family life, Vanessa's approach to travel ensures that every trip is an opportunity to indulge, explore, and refine your lifestyle.In 2018, she launched the Hamptons Interactive Brunch, an exclusive summer event that brings together food lovers, top chefs, and industry leaders. It's not just about great meals—it's about meaningful connections and experiences that blend business with leisure. This philosophy of intentional, high-quality travel is something that resonates deeply with professionals who are constantly on the go.Vanessa's expertise extends far beyond food. She's a sought-after voice in travel, personal finance, and lifestyle strategy, appearing in The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Radio, and Success Magazine. Her insights help business travelers optimize their experiences, whether that means choosing the right accommodations, prioritizing wellness on the road, or finding hidden culinary gems in new destinations.Join me on The Travel Wins as I sit down with Vanessa Gordon to talk about making business travel more than just a series of meetings and flights. From dining recommendations to strategies for balancing work and leisure, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways.

Burnout sneaks up on the busiest of us—learning to pause might just be the key to lasting success. In this episode, Dr. Judy Wright, a family medicine physician, wellness and performance strategist, and CEO of JW Health Consulting LLC. Dr. Wright, a “Success Magazine” 2023 Woman of Influence, discusses the impact of modern fast-paced lifestyles on burnout, weight gain, and chronic stress. She shares insights on recognizing early signs of burnout, the health issues linked to overwork, and practical strategies for creating balance, including scheduling mini pauses, self-check-ins, and prioritizing self-care. Dr. Wright also emphasizes the societal glorification of overwork and offers guidance on sustainable success. Take a break and listen—your path to a healthier, more balanced life starts here!   Episode Highlights: Dr. Judy Wright's journey from family medicine to wellness and performance strategy Recognizing the signs of burnout and its impact on health How modern convenience culture contributes to stress, weight gain, and exhaustion Common health issues linked to a fast-paced lifestyle The importance of mini pauses and self-check-ins for preventing burnout Strategies for balancing work, life, and self-care The societal glorification of overwork and its consequences Dr. Wright's advice on prioritizing well-being and sustainable success   Connect with Dr. Judy Wright: Website | wellnesswithdrjudy.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/judy.wright.7771 Instagram | @judywrightmd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/judywrightmd Youtube | @Dr.JudyWrightMD   About Dr. Judy Wright Dr. Judy Wright, MD, is a distinguished Family Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her journey in medicine began with a childhood fascination, driven by a deep belief in healthcare's power to heal and unite communities. Dr. Wright is the Founder and CEO of JW Health Consulting LLC. As a physician, she recognizes the increasing cases of burnout among professionals working in high-stress environments. As a Wellness and Performance Strategist, she is dedicated to helping medical professionals and leaders prioritize their well-being in order to increase their capacity for high performance sustainably, and obtaining unbridled success faster.  Dr. Wright has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, ScrippsTV, NY Weekly, and more. Her impactful work has earned her recognition as one of SUCCESS Magazine's 2023 Women of Influence, highlighting her as a leader who inspires change and transforms lives. As an international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she shares her insights with audiences worldwide, advocating for a culture shift in healthcare that values the well-being of its providers. Author of "Girl! Get Your Life Off The Fault Line: The Busy Professional's Guide For Mastering Balance to Shift From Overwhelmed To Empowered" and co-author of "Self-Care is Not a Mani-Pedi," Dr. Wright provides valuable resources for those seeking to enhance their well-being and career satisfaction. Balancing her impactful career with a fulfilling family life, Dr. Wright exemplifies the balance she teaches, demonstrating that with the right strategies, thriving both personally and professionally is not just possible—it's essential. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

Kerrie Lee Brown, a trailblazer in magazine journalism, VP of Media at Success Enterprises, Editor-in-Chief of Success Magazine, and founder and owner of RedLily Media LLC joins me on this episode. With a career in media spanning 30 years, Kerrie Lee has held various senior roles in editorial, publishing, and communications, and she's contributed to more than 150 magazines worldwide. We talk about success, turning life's challenges into opportunities, finding your voice, storytelling, and more. Get connected with Kerrie Lee: Website: https://kerrieleebrown.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerrieLeeBrown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrieleebrown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrieleebrown/ Twitter: https://x.com/kerrieleebrown Purchase a copy of My Heart, My Self: https://www.amazon.com/My-Heart-Self-Heartfelt-Guide/dp/153727810X Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

In this episode of the Productivity Smarts Podcast, Gerald J. Leonard speaks  with Andrea Waltz, the co-founder of Courage Crafters Inc. and author of the book "Go for No." Andrea shares her powerful perspective on rejection and how embracing it can actually drive productivity and success. They dive into the challenges entrepreneurs face, from feeling isolated to battling the fear of rejection, and emphasize the importance of building resilience and finding community support. Andrea also introduces the concept of setting "no goals" as a way to encourage proactive outreach and stay focused on progress, not perfection. She shares how reframing failure can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and highlights the crucial lessons that come from learning through mistakes. This episode is all about shifting your mindset and turning setbacks into stepping stones for greater productivity and long-term success. If you're ready to embrace rejection and make it work for you, this episode is a must-listen! What We Discuss [00:02:01] - Introducing Andrea Waltz [00:05:52] - Overview of "Go for No" [00:06:32] - Mindset shift for productivity [00:09:22] - Overcoming fear and procrastination [00:12:06] - Examples of reframing failure [00:18:45] - The importance of passion and feedback [00:21:34] - Challenges of entrepreneurship [00:24:22] - The value of community [00:26:02] - Embracing rejection as strategy [00:29:12] - Process goals vs. destination goals   Notable Quotes [00:07:56] "If you want more yeses in your business, career, or life, you've got to be willing to hear the word no. Better to have done it and be told no than to never try and never know at all." — Andrea Waltz   [00:11:19] "It's not about whether you get a yes or a no; it's about having the courage to reach out and make those asks, and reward and celebrate yourself for doing it regardless of the outcome." — Andrea Waltz   [00:16:24] "You have to move through those failures and rejections on the way to success. There's no way to have success and get to the yeses without dealing with some of it." — Andrea Waltz   [00:24:22] "It is a journey, and I think what made it a pleasant journey was that you had your husband with you as you were doing it, and you guys were on the same page, so you could encourage each other through that process." — Andrea Waltz   [00:26:02] "Never think alone because you can sit there at your desk and spin around and around, and your brain will wear itself out. You got to think with somebody else." — Andrea Waltz   [00:27:45] "When we focused on just trying to hear 'no' more often, we had more business than we knew what to do with." — Andrea Waltz   Our Guest Andrea Waltz is the co-founder of Courage Crafters Inc., a company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to overcome the fear of rejection and embrace failure as a pathway to success. She is best known for co-authoring the influential book "Go for No!", which has garnered acclaim for its unique approach to sales and personal development. The book has been recognized among the top sales books of all time, ranking #18 by ringDNA and listed in "23 Sales Books Every Sales Professional Should Read" by HubSpot.   Beyond her writing, Andrea is a sought-after speaker and trainer, delivering keynotes and workshops that focus on building resilience, embracing rejection, and fostering a growth mindset. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Success Magazine.   Through her initiatives, Andrea has inspired countless individuals to transform their relationship with rejection, turning it into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.   Andrea Waltz Website https://www.goforno.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno Book: https://shop.goforno.com/   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds  

Cue the confetti because we've hit 200 episodes of Seriously in Business! From launching as Design Hacks for DIYers to evolving into Seriously in Business, this podcast has been an incredible journey. Today, I'm celebrating with some of the most inspiring women in business—who have shaped my journey and are now here to support yours.This special episode, I'm joined by Ellie Swift, Erika Cramer, Sarah Greener, Cat Dunn, and Julie Parker as they dive into: ✔️ Biggest business challenges—from navigating motherhood to overcoming health setbacks ✔️ Branding breakthroughs—decisions that doubled their business success ✔️ Avoiding shiny object syndrome—how to stay focused and create lasting impact ✔️ Scaling with purpose—using branding and strategy to stand out and growThis episode is packed with real stories, and practical tips to help you elevate your brand, refine your strategy, and build a business that truly works for you. ABOUT OUR INCREDIBLE GUESTS: JULIE PARKERFounder of The Beautiful You Coaching Academy, Julie is a mentor, counsellor, and breathwork facilitator with over two decades of experience. She has trained thousands of life coaches, authored award-winning books, and spoken for brands like Apple and Telstra. Website: www.juliesuzanneparker.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/julesyparker Beautiful You Coaching Academy: www.beautifulyoucoachingacademy.com ERIKA CRAMERKnown as The Queen of Confidence, Erika is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Confidence Chronicles podcast with millions of downloads. She empowers women to step into confidence and own their lives.  Grab her book: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/becomingmagneticbook/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence CAT DUNNAward-winning Online Business Manager (OBM), Cat helps coaches and creatives streamline and scale. She also mentors Virtual Assistants stepping into OBM roles and leads The OBM Motley Crew community.  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catlouisedunnWebsite - https://catlouisedunn.comUpcoming Event: Life After I Left Melbourne - Feb 2025 - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/life-after-i-left-tickets-1100255667319 ELLIE SWIFT7-figure Business Coach & Mastermind Mentor, Ellie helps coaches, creatives, and consultants scale with ease. Featured in Success Magazine, Thrive Global, and more, she's built a thriving business with her Scalable Freedom Method®️  Website: https://www.ellieswift.com/Podcast: http://ellieswift.com/podcast/Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswift SARAH GREENERSarah coaches women and mums to build sustainable, burnout-free businesses. With experience running multiple businesses while balancing family life, she now teaches others how to reframe, systemize, and scale their success.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgreenercoach/Website: https://themoxiemovement.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WATCH, READ & CONNECTWatch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jacquinauntonRead the Blog: https://whitedeer.com.au/ep200 WORK WITH JACQUI:// DIY Design My Biz: The best course for business owners DIYing their own brand and graphics in Canva. Learn more: https://whitedeer.com.au/diy-dmb// The Co+Creation Design Club: Design WITH the help of a professional designer in this high-touch coaching space: https://whitedeer.com.au/designclub// Design Studio: If you're after fully done-for-you design services my studio team can help! https://whitedeer.com.au/designstudio

Kimanzi Constable was this week's guest on this 13-year anniversary episode of Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of four books and freelance writer whose articles have been published in Forbes, Entrepreneur, SUCCESS Magazine, Business Insider, and over 80 other publications. We discussed how he built his online brand to create a multiple six-figure business, how to pitch yourself to large publications to write for them, what editors look for, how to find publications that will pay you to write for them, how to know who to pitch, and the biggest mistakes people make trying to do this. In addition, we talked about selling bulk orders of your book to large corporations, licensing courses to them and earning recurring revenue, and the ins/outs of landing large consulting contracts. Finally, we talked about his Corporate Consulting Mastermind. You can listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, or you can listen at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts Return to the Success Profiles Radio Podcast Page

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Is fear of judgment, failure, change, or even fear of fear itself holding you back from reaching your full potential? We're throwing it back to a must-hear pep-talk from Judi for reframing our relationship with fear, caring less what other people think, and building confidence so we can show up as our fullest selves.Because our goal shouldn't be to be fearless. The goal is to be courageous. To be scared, and do it anyway. Judi Holler is a keynote speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. She's built a hugely successful keynote speaking business and a top 13% podcast on iTunes, sharing the power of the CEO mindset and her powerful talks for living a courageous life without regret. Judi has been featured in Forbes and Success Magazine, she's a Second City Conservatory alumnae, and she is the hype girl that everyone needs in their corner.Listen to our full episode here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to another enlightning episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD!This week, I delve into the intricacies of fear and courage with my guest, Mary Poffenroth. During this discussion about navigating the fear of change, especially relevant for graduate students and early-career professionals facing uncertainty about the future, Mary shares her rich experiences, from studying at Imperial College London to her groundbreaking work on fear and bravery, which has graced the pages of major publications like Forbes, Time, and National Geographic. In this episode, you'll discover practical "neurohacks" designed to help manage fear and anxiety—tools that are accessible to everyone, whether you're dealing with stage fright or the unpredictability of the job market. Additionally, Mary emphasizes the importance of face-to-face networking, finding your niche, and the often misunderstood relationship between fear and courage.Tune in to hear actionable insights, gripping personal stories, and how you, too, can reframe challenges as growth opportunities, all while making fear a less taboo subject. Whether you're navigating academic pressures or career transitions, this episode offers invaluable advice on building resilience and embracing change. Dr. Mary Poffenroth is a scientist, professor, and fear expert who has spent her career researching how we can all live more courageously, every day. From being adopted at birth to being the first – and only – family member to attend college to her first day at NASA and beyond, Mary has dedicated her life to understanding how best to do scary things. Her work has been featured in publications such as Forbes, TIME, Science, TED, Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS Magazine, and Fast Company. Mary has three master's degrees (biology, psychology, science communication) and a PhD in psychology. Mary shares some of her best stories and strongest courage building, fear fighting neurohacks in her book Brave New You (Hachette, October 2024). What we covered in the interview:

Jessica Aiello is the Chief Strategy Officer of TCS Teams, a company that provides accessibility solutions and promotes inclusion for people with disabilities in the workplace. She has a rich history of leadership, including her prior role as CEO of the same company, and has been featured in Kiplinger, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Success Magazine. A passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion, Jessica is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and actively mentors and coaches disabled entrepreneurs while serving as a judge for various pitch competitions. With two bachelor's degrees from James Madison University, Jessica also serves as a board member of the EO Washington D.C. Metro Area chapter. In this episode... Life often throws challenges that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Whether it's navigating a difficult relationship, facing identity struggles, or confronting the weight of societal expectations, these moments can make it hard to find clarity and purpose. Finding tools to break free and reconnect with oneself becomes essential, but the path is rarely straightforward. Jessica Aiello shares how she overcame some of the toughest periods in her life, including a divorce, a business breakup, and career enmeshment. By turning to unconventional tools like psychedelic medicine, Jessica found ways to confront deep emotions like shame, guilt, and fear, allowing her to reconnect with her true self and redefine her identity beyond work. Her journey highlights the importance of self-reflection, surrendering ego, and balancing ambition with authenticity, offering actionable insights for others seeking transformation in their personal or professional lives. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Jessica Aiello, Chief Strategy Officer of TCS Teams, about her transformative journey with psychedelic medicine. Jessica discusses how growing up with deaf parents shaped her passion for accessibility, the emotional challenges of raising a child who regained hearing, how to balance hustle with heart in leadership, and the potential for transformation and healing through psychedelics.

I'm so excited to welcome back Anthony O'Neal to the show! He is the national bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree, a personal finance expert, and host of the wildly popular podcast and YouTube show, The Table with Anthony O'Neal, which has garnered millions of downloads.  For over a decade, Anthony has been challenging cultural norms, empowering individuals to live debt-free lives, break generational wealth gaps, and build true financial independence. He's been featured on major platforms like Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Mark, Fox and Friends, CNN, Success Magazine, and more- he's truly everywhere! Join us today as we dive into the exciting details of his upcoming book, Take Your Seat at the Table: Live an Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness, and Freedom, which is set to release in January. We talk about building a strong foundation for your life, taking control of your future, and surrounding yourself with the right people who can encourage and challenge you. This conversation is the perfect wrap-up to 2024, and I know you'll walk away feeling inspired and ready to take on the new year- so let's dive in! 4:31 – Anthony 201 •    Stepping out on his own + giving back •    Launching a third book  •    Living in DC 6:31 – Take Your Seat At The Table •    Why Anthony chose this metaphor for his book and podcast •    The importance of building a solid foundation  •    Taking control of your life and not allowing others to dictate your decisions 12:22 – The Power Of Vision •    What do you want to do and where do want to go? •    The importance of a clear vision •    Writing down your long-term goals and working backwards 19:21 – Embracing The Messy Table •    Learning from failure •    Messiness can be beautiful and meaningful •    Embracing learning opportunities  26:25 – Don't Do It Alone •    Inviting therapists, coaches and spiritual advisors to your table •    The value of support systems •    Connecting with Anthony   FEATURED QUOTES “So many times, we allow other people to sit at the head of our tables and tell us what to do with our life and how to do things with our life, and we never take that opportunity.” “You have to have a vision… When you have a vision, it's even easier to invite people to your table.” “Failure, messiness- it's not a negative. Embrace it. Learn from it, enjoy it, laugh- just make sure that you keep moving forward.”   Learn more about Anthony: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/ Pre-order your copy of Take Your Seat At The Table https://www.anthonyoneal.com/takeyourseatatthetable Get your copy of Debt-Free Degree https://www.amazon.com/Debt-Free-Degree-Step-Step-Getting/dp/1942121113 The Table with Anthony O'Neal on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaW51g-nmLfq703TPZC7Gsg The Table with Anthony O'Neal Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-table-with-anthony-oneal/id1543458790 Anthony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal/?hl=en Anthony on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aoneal/ Anthony on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-oneal-378704207/  

When you've run your Soloist business long enough, you'll see cycles: changes in the market, changes in you/your interests and situation and your bank account. Business coach Ed Gandia shares how his business, his financials and his mindset have changed over 18 years as a Soloist:Growing his first freelance business entirely by word of mouth—and the markers he used to decide when to invest more or pivot.The role of fear in his decisions and business growth (and why it's different today).Building a community when that skillset isn't part of your DNA—and the advantages of longevity.How using even small wins as fuel can re-wire your financial mindset (and your finances).Traveling the full circle of financial mindset growth—from scarcity to success to recklessness to abundance.LINKSEd Gandia Website | LinkedIn | TwitterRochelle Moulton Email List | LinkedIn | Twitter | InstagramBIOEd Gandia is a business-building coach who helps established freelance writers and solo marketers earn more in less time doing work they love for better clients.His High-Income Business Writing podcast has more than 1.3 million downloads. And his insights and advice have been featured in SUCCESS Magazine, Forbes, Inc. magazine, Fortune, Fast Company, The Christian Science Monitor and The Atlanta Journal Constitution.BOOK A STRATEGY CALL WITH ROCHELLERESOURCES FOR SOLOISTSJoin the Soloist email list: helping thousands of Soloist Consultants smash through their revenue plateau.Soloist Events: in-person events for Soloists to gather, connect and learn.TRANSCRIPT00:00 - 00:22Ed Gandia: I had a rule that all my side hustle income during those 2, 2 and a half years, after taxes, I would take 10% to reward myself and do something fun with or buy something cool. And then the rest straight to savings. I have 3 indicators that would show me I was ready to make the transition. And 1 of them was have a year's worth of living expenses.00:27 - 01:10Rochelle Moulton: Hello, hello. Welcome to the Soloist Life podcast, where we're all about turning your expertise into wealth and impact. I'm Rochelle Molten. And today I'm so excited to welcome Ed Gandia to the show. Ed is a business building coach who helps establish freelance writers and solo marketers earn more in less time doing work they love for better clients. His high income business writing podcast has more than 1.3 million downloads and his insights and advice have been featured in Success Magazine, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, Fast Company, the Christian Science Monitor, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Ed, welcome.01:10 - 01:16Ed Gandia: Well, thank you, Rochelle, and I'm really delighted to be here and talking with you.01:16 - 01:33Rochelle Moulton: Well, I still can't believe that we haven't met before...

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Amy Somerville, CEO of Success Enterprises, to explore the intersections of personal growth, professional development, and leadership. We discuss the role of fear, the power of leading with love, and the importance of creating meaningful impact in both work and family life. Amy's vulnerability and insights make this conversation deeply inspiring and actionable for leaders striving to balance success with purpose.Guest IntroductionAmy Somerville is the Chief Executive Officer of SUCCESS Enterprises, a multi-platform media company that includes the iconic SUCCESS Magazine, SUCCESS Coaching, and SUCCESS.com.Amy is a mission-driven leader with demonstrated success in developing highly effective teams, delivering dynamic learning strategies, and building engaged communities. Prior to joining SUCCESS, she was Vice President of Professional Development and Industry Engagement at Buffini & Company and the Founder of Moment of Clarity, LLC. In her previous role as an executive with RE/MAX, LLC, she led Professional Development, Technology Engagement, Multi-Media Production, and Education.Amy is recognized as a go-to, high-energy speaker, panelist, and facilitator having shared the stage with people like Jay Leno, Wayne Brady, Brian Buffini, and many industry leaders while delivering value to audiences exceeding 7,000.She is a master of client engagement who responds to challenges with confidence, determination, and focus. She is also a passionate community-builder, gathering like-minded, successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople to share best practices for success.Amy earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Technical Communications at Colorado State University, did MBA coursework at the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Business, and completed an Executive Development Program at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She has served on several curriculum and education advisory boards and is a passionate contributor to The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.Amy and her college sweetheart, Lance, are proud parents of two tween daughters and regularly celebrate their “executive management leadership skills.” Amy loves spending time with family and friends and finds pure joy in cooking, hosting, and playing outdoors.Amy lives her life intentionally and is driven daily by the acronym L.I.V.E.: LEAD, INSPIRE, VALUE, EMPATHIZE.Key TakeawaysThe Role of Fear in LeadershipFear often drives defensive actions, leading to a reactionary mindset. By confronting fear and choosing love instead, we can foster proactive, intentional leadership.Love as a Leadership PracticeLeading with love involves gratitude, acknowledgment, and celebration. It shifts focus from self-protection to creating connection and driving growth.Vulnerability is StrengthVulnerability isn't weakness; it's the foundation of growth. By admitting what we don't know and embracing transparency, we create trust and authenticity.Balancing Personal and Professional LifeLife and work are interconnected. Recognizing the tensions and reflecting on priorities can help us navigate seasons of growth in both realms.Legacy: What You Leave In, Not ForTrue impact lies in what you instill in others—not just what you leave behind.Key Quotes“Fear or love—you get to choose. Your choice shapes your actions and the impact you have on others.”“Stop trying to separate life and work; they exist together. Lead with purpose in both.”“Legacy isn't what you leave for people—it's what you leave in them.”“When you lead with vulnerability, you allow others to trust, connect, and grow with you.”Overcoming FearAmy shares how fear once limited her confidence, particularly with public speaking. By confronting those fears and choosing growth, she transformed her challenges into strengths.Love Over Fear in ActionAmy provides a recent example of preparing for a high-stakes board meeting. Shifting her mindset from fear-driven defensiveness to love-driven gratitude changed the tone and outcome of her presentation.The Value of ReflectionRegular self-assessment helps leaders identify areas of growth, recalibrate priorities, and align intentions with impact.Parenting Lessons in LeadershipAmy reflects on how parenting has taught her valuable lessons about patience, presence, and the importance of instilling confidence in others—lessons she carries into her leadership.Final ThoughtsLeadership isn't about having all the answers; it's about asking the right questions. By focusing on what we're leaving in others rather than what we're leaving for them, we can create a meaningful legacy. Balancing life and work isn't about achieving perfect harmony but rather navigating the tension with intention and love.Resources MentionedAmy's Website: https://www.success.com/amy Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somerville_amym Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymsomerville Follow Amy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.coonssomerville Join my upcoming free live online event: https://rockygarza.com/beyondsuccess Key Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome01:44 Discussing the Role of Fear03:15 Choosing Love Over Fear04:26 Public Speaking Challenges05:57 Practical Applications of Love in Leadership10:23 The Importance of Vulnerability15:22 Balancing Personal and Professional Life21:46 Reflecting on Impact and Intent23:49 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsTo join Rocky for his next free virtual event, go to https://rockygarza.com/beyondsuccessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/trgs/donations

NOAH ST. JOHN, PhD is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in 12 weeks than they did in the past 12 months, while winning back 1-3 hours per day and 4-8 weeks per year. Noah's clients are the 0.1% rockstars who LOVE to take action and get amazing RESULTS! Noah is also the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Noah's mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services; facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe; and appearing on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The Hallmark Channel, Entrepreneur, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Selling Power and SUCCESS Magazine. Get a copy of Noah's new book The 7-Figure Expert: Your Ultimate Guide to a Life of More Impact, Influence and Financial Freedom FREE at https://7FigureExpertBook.com Get Noah's NEW training on how he helps his clients double their income AND their time off at https://BreakthroughwithNoah.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnoahstjohn Instagram: @noahstjohn ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the OUTSMART A NARCISSIST A 4-STEP PROVEN PLAN To Take Your Power Back RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here:  https://slay.rebeccazung.com/slay-it-now-a ___________________________________ _________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube!  GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!  SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   ❤️ Shopify : Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/bestlife ❤️ Hers: Start your free online visit today at forhers.com/NEGOTIATE ❤️ Moonpig: Order online / Try your first card free with code FREE at Moonpig dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest is Devin Thorpe, a champion of social good and pioneer in social entrepreneurship. As a journalist, author, and speaker, Devin has dedicated his career to helping solve the world's biggest problems. He's the founder of the Your Mark on the World Center and author of multiple books on using money for good. Through his work, he's helped nonprofits raise over $500 million for worthy causes. A former CFO and business professor at the University of Utah, Devin pivoted from traditional finance to focus on impact investing and social entrepreneurship. He's interviewed over 1,200 changemakers and social entrepreneurs, sharing their stories through Forbes and his "Superpowers for Good" program. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and SUCCESS Magazine. Join us as we explore Devin's unique perspective on how businesses can be a force for good and his proven strategies for creating sustainable social impact while maintaining profitability.  Social and Website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinthorpe/ Website: https://www.devinthorpe.com/ Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalnicheagency Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalnicheagency  Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalNicheAgency  

Juggling the demands of a busy practice with a personal life can make it easy to lose sight of what truly matters. James Whittaker has been there, especially after his son's health challenges forced him to reassess his priorities. Realizing he needed a change, he created his 'Win the Day' approach, a simple daily commitment to bring purpose and energy back into each day. In this episode, James offers practical advice to help practice owners find balance, elevate their practices, and avoid burnout while staying true to their purpose. James Whittaker is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and host of the Win the Day podcast. He specializes in helping ambitious yet frustrated individuals gain clarity on their goals and develop effective plans to achieve them.  In this episode, Kevin and James will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Audiology Mastery (00:17) Meet James Winokur (00:47) James' Journey from Finance to Entrepreneurship (02:39) The Win the Day Philosophy (02:54) Implementing the Win Model (05:16) Finding Your Purpose and Core Values (11:01) Building a Winning Environment and Routine (15:28) Embracing Stress and Adversity (18:18) Overcoming Initial Business Challenges (20:51) Commitment to the Podcast (21:34) Evolution of 'Win the Day' (22:29) Finding and Retaining the Best People (24:46) Building Strong Client Relationships (29:31) Effective Marketing Strategies (32:48) Investing in Personal Growth (34:59) Starting and Growing a Podcast (37:40) Conclusion and Contact Information James Whittaker is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and host of the Win the Day podcast, which has over 70 million views. He is an author with The Napoleon Hill Foundation, a speaker for Success Magazine, and the Executive Producer of the multimillion-dollar film, Think and Grow Rich. James specializes in helping ambitious yet frustrated individuals gain clarity on their goals and develop effective plans to achieve them. His mission is to inspire others to adopt the ‘Win the Day' mentality, empowering them to create meaningful change in their lives and inspire those around them. Connect with James: James' Website: https://jameswhitt.com/  James' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesWhittaker1  Resources Mentioned: James' Movie, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278386/  James' Book, Think and Grow Rich The Legacy: How the World's Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, & Cultural Icons Achieve Success: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Legacy-Entrepreneurs Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck Day One App: https://dayoneapp.com/ The Only Thing: If you're an audiologist and want to grow your practice – we've got a FREE, expert guide to help you achieve your goals. It's called The Only Thing.  This expert guide will show you how to increase new patient calls by 5 to 57 a month, schedule more new patients each week, help more people, and increase revenue. It's the best resource I know for growing your audiology practice. Get your copy for free at http://medpb.com/mastery.

Chi Odogwu is the founder of The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™, where he helps companies drive growth through AI integration and practical business strategies. A former consultant at PwC and Renaissance Capital, Chi brings over 15 years of finance and management experience to his work with business leaders. He's a regular contributor to WSJ, Success Magazine, CNET and Forbes, specializing in AI operations, business growth, and wealth building. When he's not helping clients leverage AI to boost revenue, Chi creates animated stories that make business lessons more engaging.Learn more: https://bulletproofentrepreneur.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-chi-odogwu-founder-of-the-bulletproof-entrepreneur

As The United States of America faces a new election cycle, is it possible we are seeing Americans turning back towards family, tradition and God? Chris Widener believes so. Brad Szollose sits down with Chris to discuss his latest book, The Coming American Revival. Chris starts the book with this... "America sits in a precarious place. The once mighty “greatest country in the world,” is broken and fractured. Division is rampant, driven by nefarious forces of evil, seeking to destroy a country that once stood as a “city on the hill,” brightly lighting up the world with the hope of Jesus, freedom, and justice." The Coming American Revival describes why our nation needs revival, what that revival would look like, and what it would take to see it happen. Not just about Christians, but everyone turning inwardly to their faith. Chris reveals the 7 steps it takes for a country to turn back to God: They love God and serve Him He blesses them with all blessings They get fat and happy and turn from God and instead worship their wealth and blessings God strips them of their blessings to draw them back to Himself The people fight and rebel and wallow in their sin Tired, they finally repent and realize they have turned their backs on God God, seeing their heartfelt repentance, brings them new life by sending revival After Trump? This is a positive discussion on what Faith can do for America. ABOUT CHRIS WIDENER: Chris Widener has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world, one of the top 100 leadership speakers by Inc Magazine and one of the top 10 sales speakers by SUCCESS Magazine. He is a NYT and WSJ best-selling author, having authored 25 books some of which have been translated into 14 languages. Chris has given 2500 speeches all over the world and was personally mentored by both Zig Ziglar, and Jim Rohn. He is also the co-founder with Dinesh D'Sousa of the Red Referral Network giving conservatives the chance to not be cancelled. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: BRAD SZOLLOSE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenednation/support

In this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with the incredible entrepreneur, investor, and author Candy Valentino. Candy takes us on a fascinating journey from her humble beginnings and early business ventures to her impressive success in real estate and the medspa industry. We dive into her formative years, where she learned the importance of financial discipline, smart investments, and the value of appreciating assets over flashy, depreciating ones. Candy also shares valuable insights from her latest book, the "9% Edge," which uncovers why over 90% of businesses fail within ten years and how to tip the scales in favor of entrepreneurial success. Her personal stories about overcoming financial and gender-based challenges are both inspiring and practical. We talk about the importance of understanding financial dynamics, making disciplined decisions, and building businesses that can run independently, offering freedom and a legacy rather than just creating another job for yourself. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that's packed with wisdom, real-world strategies, and a few laughs along the way. As always, I invite you to join us and leave your takeaways and reviews. Let's grow together in this exciting journey of entrepreneurship and personal growth.     About Candy, Candy started her first business before she could legally order a drink. Starting at 19 years old with NO degree, NO corporate background, NO money (and no internet) she began her career in business and investing. She has successfully started, scaled, and sold businesses in multiple industries, in addition to creating a vast real estate portfolio as an investor.  At 26, she founded a non-profit charity and through her business success, she bought and donated a building to the organization. Since then they have saved thousands of lives and was  actively involved, personally raising millions for the charity.  During her two and half decades as an entrepreneur, she has been named to Top Business Leaders 40 Under 40, Top 50 Women In Business, 10 People Making a Difference, Top 10 Business Consultants by Yahoo Finance, and was the youngest female to receive the Governor's Award in Entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania. More recently she have been selected by Success Magazine as one of just 6 ‘Women of Influence' and additionally listed as ‘Leaders Who Get Results' with names like Tony Robbins and Brene Brown.  She is a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, business trainer and financial analyst. Get your copy of her newest book, "The 9% Edge: The Life-Changing Secrets to Create More Revenue for Your Business and More Freedom for Yourself"   Here are a few additional resources for you… Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Join me for my Day of Development! You'll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You'll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It's time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here. Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Simon T. Bailey about discovering your purpose through resilience in leadership. Simon T. Bailey is the world's leading expert in Brilliance. His groundbreaking research, State of Working America Report Thriving in Resilience and Brilliance, solidifies his insights in his 11th book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. With Disney Institute as his launchpad, he's left an indelible mark on 2,400 plus organizations in 54 countries, including American Express, Deloitte, Visa, Signet Jewelers, and Taco Bell. He has made a remarkable impact on 120,000 professionals who've experienced his pioneering courses on the LinkedIn Learning platform. He's also been recognized as Success Magazine's Top 25, alongside Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey, as well as being on leadersHum Top 200 Power List. His viral video, released on Goalcast through META, has over 91 million plus views to date.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Patrice Washington.  Patrice is a Transformational Speaker, Host, and founder of Redefining Wealth.  Named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the Top 25 Influential Leaders in Personal Development.  Consistently called on by top national media outlets such as Good Morning America, CNBC, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, NBC, Essence Magazine, and more, Patrice is where personal development, spiritual growth, and personal finance success converge to create a roadmap for your ultimate success.  As the founder of Redefining Wealth, Patrice has built a thriving international community of purpose-driven individuals committed to creating a powerful life, weaving together the aspects of their careers, home, health, and personal finances. Through wise teachings and intuitive guidance, Patrice creates a safe environment for Purpose Chasers to dig deeper in exploring and understanding the obstacles prohibiting them from progressing. She empowers her international community to look at life through a lens of abundance and opportunity instead of lack and scarcity. Integrate the six pillars of success: Fit, People, Space, Faith, Work, And Money, to create a holistic blueprint for your life. #BEST #AMI #STRAW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Patrice Washington.  Patrice is a Transformational Speaker, Host, and founder of Redefining Wealth.  Named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the Top 25 Influential Leaders in Personal Development.  Consistently called on by top national media outlets such as Good Morning America, CNBC, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, NBC, Essence Magazine, and more, Patrice is where personal development, spiritual growth, and personal finance success converge to create a roadmap for your ultimate success.  As the founder of Redefining Wealth, Patrice has built a thriving international community of purpose-driven individuals committed to creating a powerful life, weaving together the aspects of their careers, home, health, and personal finances. Through wise teachings and intuitive guidance, Patrice creates a safe environment for Purpose Chasers to dig deeper in exploring and understanding the obstacles prohibiting them from progressing. She empowers her international community to look at life through a lens of abundance and opportunity instead of lack and scarcity. Integrate the six pillars of success: Fit, People, Space, Faith, Work, And Money, to create a holistic blueprint for your life. #BEST #AMI #STRAW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the IGNITE Your Dream Podcast!  Today's episode is with soul-sister + brilliant teacher, Tracy Litt.  Tracy Litt is the founder of The School of Becoming ™, an international best-selling author, podcast host, science and spirituality teacher, and emotional healer. Tracy also holds her licensing in professional coaching, neurology, somatics, and hypnotherapy. Her revolutionary institute, The School of Becoming®, integrates consciousness, neuroscience, healing, and energetics to help their students evolve into the next level version of themselves. It all starts with the core curriculum, identity-evolution methodology, Mind Magic®. In every experience, The School of Becoming® delivers, women experience a depth of love, connection, and community that is unparalleled. Her podcast, “The How of Within” is in Season 2 and can be streamed on all major platforms,  she has graced the TEDx stage with her talk titled “Dear Fear, It's Not You, It's Me”, her self-help book, “Worthy Human” was an international best seller in 2019, and Tracy was named a Top 125 Global Thought Leaders of 2022 in SUCCESS MAGAZINE. In this episide, Tracy and I talk about her own journey of becoming, how the work she does has impacted not just her but the lives of the people she loves the most + how who we have been holds no bearing on who we are capable of becoming.  This conversation is steeped in invaluable wisdom- I can't wait for you to listen!  Links Mentioned: Join Tracy's FREE 3-Day Live Event: Conduit - where you get to keep your ambition but release the need to prove yourself. Sign up here!  Learn more about The School of Becoming (and don't forget to take the assessment!)  Follow Tracy over on Instagram: @thetracylitt   Book your Breakthrough Call today Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes 

In this episode, I welcome Thais Gibson, bestselling author and personal development leader. Thais shares her transformative healing journey, candidly discussing her battle with addiction and how subconscious beliefs and early life experiences fueled her struggles. Through meditation, introspection, and belief reprogramming, Thais unraveled her core wounds, achieving lasting sobriety and inner peace. She emphasizes the power of self-awareness and emotional healing in overcoming addiction and fostering personal growth. We also explore attachment styles, the impact of trauma on relationships, and the importance of self-compassion and effective communication in nurturing secure and fulfilling connections. Tune in for a powerful conversation on inner healing and personal development as pathways to transformative change and thriving relationships. Thais Gibson is a bestselling author, counselor, and personal development leader who founded The Personal Development School, a global online institution that provides tools for self-awareness, subconscious reprogramming, and life breakthroughs. With over 13 certifications, including CBT, NLP, and somatic experiencing, she developed the innovative Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory™, which integrates traditional attachment theory with developmental psychology and reprogramming techniques. Thais' work has been featured in Psychology Today, Time Business News, The New York Post, Yahoo! News, and Success Magazine. Her courses and teachings, which have amassed over 38 million views on social platforms, help thousands of individuals achieve tangible personal growth and transformation. —Thais' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool  —Thais' Website: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ —Thais' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool —Thais' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson —Thais' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool/ —Thais' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personal-development-school/id1478580185  If you want to dive deeper into Mark's content, search through every episode, find specific topics we've covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/markgroves Themes: Authenticity, Belonging, Relationships, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Health, Attachment Theory, Transformation, Mental Health, Purpose, Addiction, Healing, Self-Discovery, Subconscious Beliefs, Emotional Healing, Trauma, Self-Compassion, Communication, Personal Development, Thriving Relationships This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth: Use code MARK for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices