Podcast appearances and mentions of tayo rockson

Dr. Nicole first met Tayo in NYC at the Tamron Hall Show taping. Tayo is a light in this world and he is all about bring authenticity to his work with people. Tayo has been instrumental in helping people understand that their unique differences and cultural attributes are welcome in their lives, relationships, workplaces, schools, places of worship, and more. By listening to this episode you may learn something about yourself as well. Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that empowers organizations to incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices. As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations. Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur.com. He's the author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference and a professor at the prestigious Imperial College Business School as well as Felician University. In 2020, he launched the national anti-racism campaign called #LetsTalkBias. In 2021, Tayo was named in Remote Weekly's list of The 100 Most Influential Remote Experts and starred in the award winning movie, IMPACT which is about three people who embark on a personal journey to transform the way they communicate on their quest to impact the world. Additional Resources:

Tayo Rockson is a well known podcast host, author, professor, and consultant on subjects related to diversity and cultural differences. Today he joins the show to chat about his experiences as a 3rd culture kid and spending his formative years growing up as a Nigerian born foreigner in various countries around the world. He also takes us on a journey through Nigeria, explaining the various elements of society and culture, and his recommendations for places to visit and live. "This episode originally aired on Sept 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Tayo's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Battling remote-work-life balance challenges, from an expat in Mexico ▪︎ Global retreats and building community abroad with the co-author of Remote Works ▪︎ Remote workers paid to relocate, with the COO of Make My Move This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

The Art of Enough with Becky HallToday's episode is with Lenore Becky Hall. Becky Hall is an EMCC registered senior practitioner executive coach, leadership consultant and facilitator with over 20 years' experience working with senior leaders and executive teams around the globe. In Becky's most recent book, The Art of Enough, she explores the unprecedented expectations we put on ourselves in our modern world which have given rise to an increasing epidemic of burnout and stress. Becky offers practical advice and thought leadership to teach us how to reach a state of being that is a springboard to a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life.Connect with Becky Hall:Becky's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-hall-067a6110/The Art of Enough Book: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Enough-build-balanced-flourishing/dp/1788602897/Becky's Business and Services: https://presence.uk.net/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investing in Diversity and Innovation with Lenore Champagne BeirneToday's episode is with Lenore Champagne Beirne. Lenore is is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a Black woman-led fund and strategic advisory firm. Bright Ventures is on a mission to build the next generation of the inclusive economy through coaching, community, and capital. By mentoring ambitious leaders, fostering a supportive network of problem-solvers, and investing in innovative ventures and diverse and underrepresented founders through their fund, Bright Ventures is holistically dismantling barriers to inclusion across the economic ecosystem.Today, we are going to be discussing how to embark on the journey to your authentic self personally and professionallyConnect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/Founder Submission Form: https://airtable.com/appO4cR5rUiexQd6Q/shr8BheTuwJkf62UlConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey to Your Authentic Self with Paru RadiaToday's episode is with Paru Radia. Paru is rare! Most people fall into one camp as either left brained or right brained. Paru, however, has always mixed her logical side with her creative side to thrive while navigating challenging environments, whether it be in the corporate world or as a founder and entrepreneur.Becoming a C-Suite Whisperer® and Execution Ninja was a natural path for Paru as she has a keen understanding of the corporate world having been both an employee and a consultant, holding multiple senior level positions and working with senior executives at British Airways, King and Spalding, Stroock, Indeed, Vornado, Square, and Planned Parenthood to name a few. This experience is what led to the formation of her business — having gained immeasurable Insights working with many different personalities across industries, functions, countries and cultures it has given her the ability to cut through the noise to help her clients crystalize their goals to become more effective leaders.Today, we are going to be discussing how to embark on the journey to your authentic self personally and professionallyConnect with Paru Radia:Paru's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paruradia/Paru's Website: https://www.paruradia.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check our upcoming events: https://drespen.com/upcoming/ Tweetable quote from Tayo “The person you look at in the mirror deserves the best of you every day.” Summary In this episode, Dr Espen is joined by Tayo Rockson, a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, poet, professor, and diversity, equity, and inclusion professional. Join them as they unravel the secrets to living a life aligned with your core values, understanding your biases, and connecting with others across cultures. From the nuances of multicultural diversity to the quantum connections that bind us, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills and foster a deeper sense of community in this digitally connected era. Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 - Episode Trailer 00:05:30 - Understanding and Addressing Biases 00:10:00 - The Power of Values and Self-Compassion 00:14:32 - Challenges in a Rapidly Changing World 00:20:29 - The Influence of Media and Comparison 00:25:51 - The Importance of Sharing Personal Stories 00:32:07 - Becoming the Director of Your Life 00:36:45 - Empowering Self-Reflection and Action Guest Bio: As a polymath in progress, Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, poet, professor, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional. He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations. Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur.com. He's the author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference. In 2020, he launched the national anti-racism campaign called #LetsTalkBias. In 2021, Tayo was named in Remote Weekly's list of The 100 Most Influential Remote Experts and starred in the award winning movie, IMPACT which is about three people who embark on a personal journey to transform the way they communicate on their quest to impact the world." Find out more about Tayo: Website: https://tayorockson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayorockson/ Find out more about Dr Espen Website: https://drespen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen

Creating Human-Centered Workplaces with Angela R. HowardToday's episode is with Angela R. Howard. Angela is a changemaker and expert in workplace culture transformation. As the founder of Call for Culture, she focuses on creating human-centered workplaces that support thriving businesses and empowered employees. Her approach is data-driven and grounded in psychological principles, emphasizing long-term sustainable change. Angela is known for her ability to navigate the intersection of employee personal interest and organizational health, driving impactful outcomes at every level.Connect with Angela R. Howard:Angela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarhowardconsulting/Call For Culture: https://callforculture.com/Call For Culture Event: https://callforculture.com/culture-impact-labAngela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelarhowardcfc/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Develop Wellness at Work with Lívia de Bastos MartiniToday's episode is with Lívia de Bastos Martini. Lívia is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in wellness and employee health strategies. As an expert in corporate wellness, she has been instrumental in developing and implementing programs that enhance employee well-being and productivity. With a background that spans various aspects of wellness and health management, Lívia brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into how businesses can foster healthier work environments. Let's dive into a conversation about the future of workplace wellness and the impact of physical activity on both personal health and corporate healthcare costs.Connect with Lívia de Bastos Martini:Physically Active Employees Can Reduce Company Healthcare Costs by 35%: https://gympass.com/en-us/blog/gympass-news/physically-active-employees-reduce-healthcare-costs/The Hidden Cost of Workplace Inflexibility: New Gympass Research Reveals a ‘Mismatch Problem' Threatening Employee Wellbeing: https://gympass.com/en-us/blog/gympass-news/the-state-of-work-life-wellness-2024-report/Lívia de Bastos Martini's LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/l%C3%ADvia-de-bastos-martini-66bb6521/Gympass: https://gympass.com/en-us/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridging Intuition and Science with Dr. Liz Letchford Today's episode is with Dr. Liz Letchford. Dr. Letchford is a mentor, coach, clinician, researcher, and artist with a background in sports medicine and a PhD in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science. She focuses on health and movement through emotional wellness, combining science and intuition to help people understand their physical, mental, and emotional health. Her work currently emphasizes the impact of relationships on the nervous system. Dr. Letchford guides individuals towards wellness and vitality, residing in Santa Barbara and offering a transformational movement practice called Body Church. Connect with Dr. Liz Letchford:Dr. Letchford's website: https://www.lizletchford.com/Dr. Letchford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizletchford/Body Church: https://www.bodychurch.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discovering Mobile Home Park Investing with Charlotte DunfordToday's episode is with Charlotte Dunford. She is the driving force behind Johns Creek Capital. With her expertise in the real estate investment landscape, Charlotte has established herself as a prominent figure, managing an impressive $5 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) across 27 Mobile Home Parks.Connect with Charlotte Dunford:Johns Creek Capital, LLC: https://johnscreekcapital.com/Charlotte's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-d-a03139189/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discovering Identity and Turnkey Real Estate Investing with Matt BowlesToday's episode is with Matt Bowles. Matt Bowles co-founded Maverick Investor Group in 2007 as a fully-remote real estate brokerage to help you buy "turnkey" rental properties in the best U.S. real estate markets from anywhere. Matt and his co-founders at Maverick have helped individual real estate investors buy over $100 million in residential investment property across 15 U.S. States.Matt has been featured in major national media and was named one of the “Top 50 Real Estate Opinion Makers and Market Leaders”. Maverick Investor Group is a socially conscious company that donates 10% of its net revenue to causes that affect positive change in the world. He's also the host of the maverick show podcast which I've been a guest on.Connect with Matt Bowles:Maverick Investment Group: https://www.maverickinvestorgroup.com/The Maverick Show: https://www.themaverickshow.com/Matt's free resources for the audience: https://www.themaverickshow.com/tayoConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space with Eliza VanCortToday's episode is with Eliza VanCort. After enduring traumatic kidnappings as a child and then surviving a life-altering bicycle accident as an adult, Eliza VanCort has become a #1 bestselling author, renowned speaker, top podcaster and sought-after consultant. Utilizing her academic expertise and decades as an acting instructor, Eliza transforms audience's lives. Today she is the #1 bestselling author of A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard she has dedicated her life to empowering women to live bravely and claim the space they deserve. Connect with Eliza VanCort:Eliza's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizavancortEliza's Book: A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard Eliza's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizavancort/Eliza's Website: https://www.elizavancort.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing From Leader to Legacy Builder with Mark MearsToday's episode is with Mark Mears. Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building shareholder value. He has driven innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory.Today, Mark serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm helping individuals, teams, and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential while making a positive, lasting difference in the world. Mark's book is The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder Connect with Mark Mears:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markamears/Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Purposeful-Growth-Revolution-Leader-Builder/dp/1636182135Mark's Website: https://www.markamears.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preparing For Battle with Chad PriceToday's episode is with Chad Price. Chad is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record spanning over a decade. He founded Kettlebell Kings from scratch and orchestrated a remarkable 3 year multi-million dollar acquisition back in November of 2021. Today, it stands tall as a thriving international company, making waves in the esteemed Inc. 5000. In 2019, Chad pivoted into another passion of his, natural lifestyle products. His new company, Life Grows Green, is uprooting negative stereotypes about hemp and creating new products by only using the elements found in nature. With his background as a student athlete. Chad's approach to business is the same as his approach to sports. Athletic competition is good, but outside the sports arena, competition takes new heights.Chad's book, “Preparing for Battle” covers a wide range of topics, from developing a winning mindset to creating a solid business plan, building a strong team, and navigating the challenges of scaling a modern-day business. The book is targeted at aspiring entrepreneurs and minority-owned business leaders who are looking for actionable advice and insights that they can apply in their own lives and businesses. Chad believes that “Preparing for Battle” has the potential to be a valuable resource for anyone who is looking to unlock their full potential and achieve success in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape.Connect with Chad Price:Chad's Website: https://www.chadprice.com/Preparing for Battle Book: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Battle-Challenges-Potential-Successful/dp/B0CFZCPB1Z/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to navigate our diverse and complex world of power asymmetry, identity, privilege and be an ally not a savior. ____________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: GALACTIC FED I use Galactic Fed for SEO and CRO on The Maverick Show website, but they are an end-to-end digital marketing agency that also offers social media, website design, paid media and more. Get Your Free Marketing Plan at www.GalacticFed.com and mention "Maverick" for 10% off your first month of services. ___________________________  In part 2 of my interview with Tayo Rockson, he shares his personal journey and how he pivoted after a life threatening car accident.  Tayo then shares his professional journey and explains his work as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant.  I go deep with him on the relationship between DEI vs. dismantling systems of oppression, and I draw out his nuanced reflections on identity, privilege, power structures, and far right ideologies. We discuss the framing of international political conflicts, power asymmetry, and how to develop universally principled politics.  He also shares his thoughts on cross-cultural dialogue, changing hearts and minds, and not allowing bad actors to drain your emotional energy.  Tayo also explains how to be a good ally and avoid the savior complex.  Next, he talks about his podcast “As Told By Nomads”, shares tips for visiting his home country of Nigeria, and reflects on what travel means to him today.  Tayo also shares his Top 5 Hip Hop Emcees and his Top 5 Afrobeat artists.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT www.TheMaverickShow.com    ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's “Monday Minute” Newsletter where I personally send you an email with 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in under 60 seconds: www.TheMaverickShow.com/Newsletter See My “Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads” www.TheMaverickShow.com/Apps See My “Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads” www.TheMaverickShow.com/Books See My “7 Keys For Building A Location-Independent Business” (Even In A Space That Is Not Traditionally Virtual) www.TheMaverickShow.com/Keys  Watch My Video Training On “Stylish Minimalist Packing” and Learn How to Travel the World with Carry On Luggage: http://www.TheMaverickShow.com/Packing See The Travel Gear I Use And Recommend: https://ww.TheMaverickShow.com/Gear Learn How You Can Buy Turnkey Rental Properties In The Best U.S. Real Estate Markets From Anywhere: http://www.TheMaverickShow.com/RealEstate See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The Equipment, Services And Vendors I Use): https://www.TheMaverickShow.com/Production FOLLOW THE MAVERICK SHOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MaverickShowPod/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/MaverickShowPod Tiktok: https://www.TikTok.com/@MaverickShowPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/MaverickShowPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/MaverickShowPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themaverickshow874 BUY ME A COFFEE: Enjoying the show?  Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!  Now you can support The Maverick Show by buying me a coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow  

Learn how to develop cultural fluency, make thoughtful travel decisions, and seek out spaces where you are a minority. ____________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: GALACTIC FED I use Galactic Fed for SEO and CRO on The Maverick Show website, but they are an end-to-end digital marketing agency that also offers social media, website design, paid media and more. Get Your Free Marketing Plan at www.GalacticFed.com and mention "Maverick" for 10% off your first month of services. ___________________________  Tayo Rockson takes us on his journey growing up as the son of a diplomat, and shares the lessons he learned living in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Sweden, Vietnam and the U.S. all by the age of 18.  He describes the role of basketball in building cross cultural relationships, and shares lessons from attending a very conservative Christian university.  Tayo then reflects on the different manifestations of anti-Blackness around the world, and why he recommends people intentionally put themselves in spaces where they are the minority.  Matt and Tayo discuss the difference between being a numerical minority vs. a power minority and describe the global pervasiveness of white privilege.  Tayo then shares techniques for developing cultural fluency and also shares some tips on making thoughtful travel decisions.  He shares his analysis of digital nomad gentrification and neo-colonial dynamics in the travel and tourism industry.  Tayo then discusses the importance of writing and the power of stories, especially stories from pre-colonial history.  And, finally he explains the neo-colonial relationships in present-day Africa, and provides some important context and analysis for travelers.   FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's “Monday Minute” Newsletter where I personally send you an email with 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in under 60 seconds: www.TheMaverickShow.com/Newsletter See My “Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads” www.TheMaverickShow.com/Apps See My “Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads” www.TheMaverickShow.com/Books See My “7 Keys For Building A Location-Independent Business” (Even In A Space That Is Not Traditionally Virtual) www.TheMaverickShow.com/Keys  Watch My Video Training On “Stylish Minimalist Packing” and Learn How to Travel the World with Carry On Luggage: http://www.TheMaverickShow.com/Packing See The Travel Gear I Use And Recommend: https://ww.TheMaverickShow.com/Gear Learn How You Can Buy Turnkey Rental Properties In The Best U.S. Real Estate Markets From Anywhere: http://www.TheMaverickShow.com/RealEstate See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The Equipment, Services And Vendors I Use): https://www.TheMaverickShow.com/Production FOLLOW THE MAVERICK SHOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MaverickShowPod/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/MaverickShowPod Tiktok: https://www.TikTok.com/@MaverickShowPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/MaverickShowPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/MaverickShowPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themaverickshow874 BUY ME A COFFEE: Enjoying the show?  Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!  Now you can support The Maverick Show by buying me a coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow  

Hair Pride and Inclusivity in Hollywood with Shalita GrantTony-nominated actress Shalita Grant publicly quit a popular television show after suffering from traction alopecia, thinning hair, and breakage in front of an audience of millions. A year and a half later, she created a patent-pending plant-based hair treatment that solved every one of her chronic and complex type 4 hair problems. In 2019, Shalita founded Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California. It has since grown from its eponymous Hollywood hair spa into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. The plant-based active ingredients renew, restore and rebuild even the most compromised textured hair - naturally! Since creating the Four Naturals Treatment, Shalita's characters look the best they ever have. As an actress, wetting her curls or thermally straightening her hair is no longer the life-altering impossibility it used to be. Shalita's Four Naturals clients, better known as her Curlfriends, experience Black hair freedom that no other hair treatment has ever provided. Curlfriends enjoy Hawaiian vacations knowing that when they emerge from the ocean, their type 4 hair will form HD, head-turning curls rather than a hard afro. As the attached strands drop and define, the curls can also camouflage any existing issues like alopecia. Furthermore, as Black mothers start to adopt the patent-pending textured hair detangling technique, their children can experience pain-free, stress-free detangling without tears or fear. Shalita Grant's response to her public and traumatic hair experience didn't lead her to quit the business or hide her hair forever. Instead, she chose to heal, both inside and out. After overcoming her own obstacles, Shalita created a standardized method to lift up other Black women still struggling with fragile, misunderstood hair. Connect with Shalita Grant:Four Naturals: https://fournaturalshair.com/Shalita Grant's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalitagrant/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Accepting Adversity Drives Power and Freedom with Samreen McGregorSamreen McGregor is an executive coach who has worked globally with senior leaders and teams across industry sectors. With a unique ability to create the conditions leaders need to stretch beyond their existing capabilities, her interventions lie in a unique cross-section between business performance, behavioural change and embodied consciousness. Samreen, who is half Venezuelan and half Indian, and bilingual in English and Spanish, inspires leaders, teams and organisations to embrace adversity as a catalyst for empowerment and wellbeing. She is described by her clients as rigorously expanding their rational, emotional, and intuitive capacity – creating improvements that really last.Connect with Samreen McGregor:Tumeric Group: https://turmericgroup.com/Leader Awakened Book: https://turmericgroup.com/leader-awakenedSamreen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samreen-mcgregor-104110/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding the 32 Principles by Rener Gracie with Paul VolponiPaul Volponi is the award-winning author of 20 books including Phyllis George: Shattering the Ceiling (a nonfiction biography), and the novels The Final Four (on the NYC Chancellor's reading list NYC Reads 365), Top Prospect (part of Scholastic's nationwide book club), and Black and White (winner of the international Reading Association's Children's Book Award). Paul is the recipient of a dozen American Library Association honors.Connect with Paul Volponi:Paul Volponi's Books: https://www.paulvolponibooks.com/The 32 Principles: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731288/the-32-principles-by-rener-gracie-and-paul-volponi/Paul's Email: pavolpo@cs.comConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Focusing on Women-Led Businesses in Sub Saharan Africa with Sarah DusekSarah Dusek is a managing partner and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund dedicated to supporting and investing in women-led businesses in Africa. In 2022, Sarah launched a $600 million capital vehicle to drive conservation efforts globally. With plans to invest in sustainable eco-lodging, Quiver Tree Collection will be the largest investment vehicle of its kind in the world. In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which sold in 2018 for over $100 million. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, and in the same year Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list as a forward-thinker and changemaker. Sarah believes in the power of leveraging challenging circumstances to propel forward change.Connect with Sarah Dusek:Enygma Ventures: https://www.enygmaventures.com/Email: sarah@undercanvas.comSarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why You Should Make Friends at Work with Morag BarrettToday's episode is with Morag Barrett. Morag helps leaders achieve outstanding results through the power of their professional relationships. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership expert, and bestselling author of three books: Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!). Morag excels at helping leaders and organizations see the gaps in their development and discover new ways to move past them. A pragmatic ideator, she finds unique solutions to problems (usually through the power of connection). Her greatest joy lies in giving leaders the tools, encouragement, and resources they need to become the best authentic versions of themselves they can be.She is the Co-Founder of SkyeTeam (https://skyeteam.com/) and is a sought-out executive coach and leadership expert who helps leaders achieve outstanding results through the power of their professional relationships. At last count, Morag and her company SkyeTeam have supported the development of more than 10,000 leaders from 20 countries and on six continents. Connect with Morag Barrett:Morag's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragbarrett/You, Me, We: Why We All Need Friends at Work Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Me-We-Need-Friend-ebook/dp/B09XV17RFW/Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cultivate-Winning-Relationships-Morag-Barrett-ebook/dp/B019ZVI5I8/The Future Proof Workplace Book: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proof-Workplace-Strategies-Accelerate-Development/dp/111928757X/SkyeTeam: https://skyeteam.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Building a Healthy and Scalable Business with Kira La ForgiaToday's episode is with Kira La Forgia. Kira has firsthand experience with the challenges involved in managing the human side of running a business. After struggling with burnout and being diagnosed with PTSD, Kira realized the importance of delegating tasks and taking care of her mental health. She learned this lesson the hard way, having tried to take on everything herself, which ultimately led to her experiencing significant stress and burnout. In fact, it took a team of six people to effectively replace Kira and take on the responsibilities she had been managing alone. Her mission in life is to empower women to identify their unique skills and passions and turn them into profitable businesses so they can have the freedom to live their life on their own terms. She believes that entrepreneurship is not a one size fits all model, in fact, being an entrepreneur means making your own model, built around your values and lifestyle. With a decade of experience working in both corporate and small business environments, Kira's method utilizes the predictability of traditional business models and adapts them to modern innovation, and unique experiences, and stays focused on measurable results. AKA make money off of doing what you are already great at!Connect with Kira La Forgia:Kira's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiralaforgia/Paradigm website: https://the-paradigm.com/DISCOVER YOUR PEOPLE LEADER ARCHETYPE with this quiz here: https://www.the-paradigm.com/quizConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Develop an Anti-Racist Heart and Have Anti-Racist Conversations with Dr. Roxy ManningToday's episode is with Dr. Roxy Manning. Dr. Manning is a clinical psychologist and certified Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) trainer. She brings decades of service experience to her work interrupting explicitly and implicitly oppressive attitudes and cultural norms. Dr. Manning has worked, consulted, and provided training across the US with businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations wanting to move towards equitable and diverse workplace cultures, as well as internationally in over 10 countries with individuals and groups committed to social change. She also works as a psychologist in San Francisco serving the homeless and disenfranchised mentally ill population. She is the author of How to Have AntiRacist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and the co-author with Sarah Peyton of the companion text, The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook.Connect with Dr. Roxy Manning:Personal Website: https://roxannemanning.com/How to Have AntiRacist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy: https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Antiracist-Conversations-Embracing/dp/1523003731The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Antiracist-Heart-Self-Compassion-Activism-Handbook/dp/1523003782/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Developing a Steel Backbone and Soft Heart with Cheryl DesantisToday's episode is with Cheryl Desantis. Cheryl is a purpose and values-based leader. Her values are courage, compassion, integrity and learning. Her purpose is to inspire and empower courageous transformation in leaders to bring more empathy, love and kindness to the world.Over her career, she has worked in various industries: telecomm, professional services, start-up e-business, insurance and manufacturing as well as global roles. Before moving into HR, she had a broad background in both internal and external communications. She focused largely on internal communication strategy with an HR-related emphasis: organizational changes, benefits, pay, development, total rewards, wellness, etc. Prior to that, she held positions in advertising, marketing and PR.Connect with Cheryl Desantis:Personal Website: https://www.cheryldesantis.com/Cheryl's Book: https://www.cheryldesantis.com/bookCheryl's website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-desantis/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Listen to Your Day with Paul AngoneToday's episode is with Paul Angone. Paul is one of the leading voices in the nation to, and for, the Millennial generation. He is the best-selling author of two books, a sought after national speaker, and an organizational consultant who specializes in helping companies attract, retain, and develop Millennials. With over 10+ years writing, speaking, and engaging with Millennials, plus a master's degree in Organizational Leadership, Paul has created a cutting-edge process to help organizations called Millennial Mapping. Paul is also a media spokesperson on Millennials, executive coach alongside his father, Dr. Louis Angone, and the creator of www.AllGroanUp.com, which has been read by millions of Millennials in 190 countries. Connect with Paul Angone:Personal Website: http://paulangone.com/All Groan Up Website: https://allgroanup.com/Listen to Your Day: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Your-Day-Life-Changing-Attention/dp/1540900711Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer BrownToday's episode is with Jennifer Brown. Jennifer (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where more of us can feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. As the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a certified woman- and LGBT-owned firm, Jennifer and her team design and execute inclusion strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. She is also the bestselling author of two books, Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change (2017) and How To Be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (2019), a shortlist winner of the O.W.L. Award, and winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Awards' Business & Leadership category. The Second Edition, released October 4, 2022, addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our times and takes a deeper dive on complex topics including identity, privilege and equity. With more than 50% new content, it provides an effective roadmap to help individuals navigate through their journey to become an inclusive leader. The Second Edition was one of the titles chosen by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) for the AUPHA Bugbee-Falk Student Book Award for 2022. Connect with Jennifer Brown:Company Website: https://jenniferbrownconsulting.com/How to Be an Inclusive Leader, Second Edition: https://www.amazon.com/How-Inclusive-Leader-Second-Belonging/dp/152300200X/Jennifer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrownconsulting/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Dan Gaita is Combatting Veteran Suicide and Furthering PTSD ResearchToday's episode is with Dan Gaita. He is a lifelong exercise and fitness enthusiast with a belief in moderation of most things. As a dedicated combat veterans advocate he spends a lot of his time focusing on the effects of Combat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and working to understand and implement effective evidence based solution strategies for America's war heroes. He platform showcases the benefits of regular exercise and purpose driven activities as well as their impact on many of the negative side effects associated with PTSD.Connect with Dan Gaita:Operation Vet Fit Website: https://www.operationvetfit.org/Dan Gaita's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gaita-ma-msw-lisw-cp-a9a59a23/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I use the metaphor of music to explain why we need diversity, equity and inclusion in our world.Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Embrace Resilience and a Multidimensional Existence with with Casey DupartToday's episode is with Casey Dupart. She has been involved in schools for the past 14 years. She has trained in school psychology, applied behavior analysis, racial equity, inclusive leadership, project management, trauma, as well as educational leadership. She has led state school psychologist and behavior analysis associations, designed state social and emotional learning frameworks, as well as served on a national equity, diversity, and inclusion task force. Always the learner, she is currently pursuing a doctorate in trauma and grief.Connect with Casey Dupart:Casey Dupart's Website: https://www.embracingresilience.org/Services: https://www.embracingresilience.org/servicesCasey Dupart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-dupart-13538369/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dealing with Transitions and Disruptions with Claire HarbourToday's episode is with Claire Harbour. She is a coach, writer and advisor on giant, messy changes, in career and in life. Her early career was spent in corporate life, in general management, strategy consulting and executive search. The second half has been all about people, talent and bringing out the best in individuals and organizations. She has worked across borders, all over the world, in 17 countries, 4 continents and 8 languages.Connect with Claire Harbour:Claire Harbour's Website: https://www.claireharbour.com/Disrupt Your Career: How to Navigate Uncharted Career Transitions and Thrive Book: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-Your-Career-Uncharted-Transitions/dp/1387167154Claire Harbour's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireharbourlyell/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth with Patrick TheanToday's episode is with Patrick Thean. Patrick is the author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth as well as Execute Without Drama and an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has started and exited multiple companies. He is an engaging speaker and has addressed thousands of businesses globally, including YPO (Young Presidents Organization), EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) and Fortune Small Business Growth Conferences. Patrick founded and grew Metasys to over $20 million in sales and was ranked 151 on the Inc500 in 1996.As the CEO of Rhythm Systems, Patrick has helped hundreds of businesses develop their strategy and execution plans. A master facilitator, Patrick is able to tease out the right priorities and get to the right outcomes. A CEO coach, he holds CEOs and their teams accountable to do what they say they are going to do.People hire Patrick and Rhythm Systems for the following reasons:Get executive teams and key departments focused on the most important few prioritiesGet everyone accountable with the right KPIs and metricsShare data and insights to make better decisions faster.Rhythm Systems clients are always setting new goals for themselves and Rhythm has been a big part in helping them win. Mobility Works achieved record revenue and profits last year. AvidXchange increased revenues from $40+ M to $100M in 2 years.Links:Connect with Patrick Thean:Patrick Thean's Website: https://www.patrickthean.com/Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Achieve-Breakthrough-Execution-Accelerate/dp/0997825707Patrick Thean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickthean/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Necessary Journey with Dr Ella F. WashingtonToday's episode is with Dr. Ella F. Washington. She is an organizational psychologist who finds inspiration at the intersection of business, diversity, and leadership. Dr. Washington has global consulting experience in financial services, sports and entertainment, oil and gas, higher education, and government. Both her research and her client work focus on structural barriers to inclusion for diverse groups in the workplace and working with organizations to build inclusive cultures. She also works one-on-one with leaders to develop their inclusive leadership skills. Previously, Dr. Washington worked at Gallup as a subject-matter expert in diversity and inclusion. In that role she provided insight to clients on issues of inclusion, culture, strategic diversity, and engagement.Links:Connect with Dr. Ella F. Washington:Dr. Washington's Website: https://www.ellafwashington.com/The Necessary Journey Book: https://www.thenecessaryjourney.com/Dr. Washington's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-f-washington-ph-d-a6490761/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collectiveThe Necessary Journey with Dr Ella F. Washington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a Self-Taught Entrepreneur with Max NovakToday's episode is with Max Novak. Having had hundreds of hours of conversations with podcast hosts and guests Max now know exactly what it takes to be featured on the best podcasts out there, but mainly how to conduct a real podcast campaign strategy that provides results. This results in a highly-personalized approach for his podcasting campaign that will be conducted according to the clients' wants & needs, ICP and desired outcome. He stumbled into the world of podcasting and saw the beauty that lies within it. The world's best community where people share their experience, expertise and knowledge with others. According to him, podcasting allows people to reveal their best kept secrets with their listeners just to make this world a better place.Links:Connect with Max Novak:Novacast Website: https://novacast.be/Rekha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-novak-/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living the Boundless Life with Rekha MagonToday's episode is with Rekha Magon. She is the co-founder & Head of Education at Boundless Life. Boundless Life has reimagined education for the children of digital nomads, making it easy for both children and parents to move fluidly between locations while following a consistent curriculum. Boundless Life combines both offline and future-forward education with a location independent living model. Families have an opportunity to develop connections and explore different local cultures while enjoying the fellowship of like-minded people that put balance, growth, and education first.As an avid world traveler, ed-tech entrepreneur, and homeschool mama, Rekha is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to question, create, and innovate according to their own personal interests. Links:Connect with Rekha Magon:Boundless Life: https://www.boundless.life/Rekha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rekha-magon-28654395/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Black Professional's Guide to the Workplace with Carice Anderson Recounting the frustration she felt as a young Black woman beginning her career, Carice Anderson knows that many Black professionals are relying on their education and intellect alone to be successful in the workplace. In her book, she empowers young Black professionals by equipping them with advice and little-known principles of career success from her experiences and interviews with thirty successful Black leaders.Our episode dives into what Anderson calls the three “major corporate muscle groups”:Knowing yourself— understanding your story and investigating your mindsetKnowing others—building and sustaining important relationships in the workplaceKnowing your environment—analyzing your organization's cultureLinks:Connect with Carice Anderson:Carice's Book: https://cariceanderson.com/book/Carice's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cariceanderson/Carice's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carice-anderson-a204602/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deepening the Well of Love in the World with Krish HimmatramkaKrish is a man on a mission. He believes that symbols of love should never come with questions of ethics. After studying Mechanical Engineering and taking up a job at a prestigious engineering company with long term ambitions to work his way up the ladder, he learned how hard it was to drill for oil, and how easy it was to drill for water. This realization remained in Himmatramka's head, and knowing over two billion people lack access to clean water daily, he decided this was an issue he wanted to tackle and started researching how he could make his contribution to solving it.He initially looked into how he could set up a charity but quickly realized there were many organizations already doing a great job and given there is a finite pool of capital all he would be doing is competing for donations. Instead the idea to set up some sort of social enterprise selling products where profits could go into helping to build wells made much more sense. The rest as they say is history and Do Amore was born.Links:Connect with Krish Himmatramka:Do Amore: https://www.doamore.com/Krish Himmatramka's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishhimmatramka/Krish Himmatramka's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himmatramka/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Design with Tijana BuricThe Human Design System is a synthesis of ancient and modern sciences, and has proven to be a valuable tool for human understanding.It provides you with simple yet effective tools to enhance your life, reducing confusion, stress and resistance. It is essentially your own navigation tool. Tayo's guest today, Tijana Buric is a Human Design expert who discusses how and why this tool is important for us to utilize as we figure out alignment with our passions and our careers. By formal education she is an economist and by soul vocation she is a curious learner, educator, entrepreneur, coach, mentor.​After graduating from Belgrade University she started my career in PwC audit. In 2013 she moved to New York City to pursue her graduate degree at Fordham University and continued her career in Deloitte tax consulting practice. During her 10 years in corporate career she was a facilitator for professional and career development programs and mentor for graduate business students which awakened her passion and personal mission to help others achieve their potential through creating authentic and fulfilling careers and brands. ​After a decade of a career as CPA, she decided to follow her passions and combine all her roles into one umbrella, the Career Alchemist. With the diploma in Executive Coaching, her educational journey doesn't stop as she firmly believes we can only grow as much as we can expand our minds.​Having gone through the major transformations in her professional career, from moving across continents and continuing her career in New York City, to leaving a corporate career to start her entrepreneurial journey, she knows what it takes to make big changes and she is here to be your guide and support in that process.Links:Connect with Tijana Buric:Website: https://www.careeralchemist.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijana-careeralchemist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careeralchemist/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many people who have been prominent in our history yet have been hidden from textbooks, from conversations, and from praise and appropriate adulation. Tayo's guest today, H.H. Leonards, got to know one of these people, Rosa Parks, in the latter years of her life and has now written a book shedding light on this amazing woman. H.H. opens the episode by telling us how Mrs. Parks came to live with her in The Mansion on O Street after being assaulted in her home in Detroit and how H.H's vision for the mansion made it the perfect place for Mrs. Parks to recover. She also explains that she didn't know then who Mrs. Parks was (and wouldn't for three years) because of a lack of education about civil rights and how she's now driven to make sure people get to know Mrs. Parks' heart and soul.Next, Tayo asks H.H. what Mrs. Parks might have thought about the divisions we see in society today. H.H. shares Mrs. Parks' prescient belief that the laws would roll back if we didn't spend time meeting with people who don't share our beliefs and how she put herself out there to try to change people's hearts and teach them that love is all that matters. Together, they also discuss Mrs. Parks' belief in education and lifelong learning before H.H. closes the show by sharing that she uses her difference to make a difference by following Mrs. Parks' wise words on forgiving others and yourself.Episode Highlights:How Mrs. Parks came to live with H.H. The Mansion on O StreetThe lessons that H.H. learned from Mrs. ParksThe importance of education and lifelong learningHow H.H. uses her difference to make a differenceLinks:Connect with H.H. Leonards:Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership book: https://www.amazon.com/Rosa-Parks-Beyond-Bus-Leadership/dp/1681679337Visit the Mansion on O Street online: http://omansion.comThe O Street Museum Foundation: http://www.omuseum.orgConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of As Told by Nomads, Tayo sits down with Celeste Warren, Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, to discuss what it means to be a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) champion. Celeste shares her personal experiences of feeling marginalized and attacked while attending an all-white school and working in predominantly white organizations, as well as how she uses those experiences to ensure that others do not feel the same way. The conversation also focuses on the increased focus on DEI since the murder of George Floyd and just what it takes to be a DEI ambassador.The episode delves into how Celeste's journey into the field of DEI came from personal experiences and observations and encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and observations to see how they can champion people in their lives. Celeste also discusses her book on the culture of being a DEI ambassador and the importance of truly understanding and embracing the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She goes on to talk about how the murder of George Floyd was a perfect storm and how it was different from other incidents of violence against the black community. Looking forward, and highlighting the fact that the largest growing labor market is Generation Y, today's episode proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the work culture needs to change accordingly, and is undeniably a must-listen for anyone looking to improve the culture of inclusion in their workplace both today and into the future..The Finer Details of This Episode:Celeste Warren's personal experiences of feeling marginalized and attackedThe increased focus on DEI since the murder of George Floyd What it takes to be a DEI ambassadorTruly understanding and embracing the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusionReflecting on your own experiences and observations Celeste's book, How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion AmbassadorEngagement and education in DEIUnderstanding the environment around you and making other people feel seen, heard, and understoodThe importance of aligning DEI conversations to the values and standards of the companyHaving uncomfortable conversations in order to achieve a culture of inclusionDEI wrapped around every single issue The divisiveness in the political space its impact on DEIPassing on the knowledge and passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion to future generationsLinks: Connect with Celeste Warren: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-warren-she-her-3728784/Book: https://crwdiversity.com/book/Website: https://crwdiversity.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahaj Sharda, the author of The College Cartel, is Tayo's very special guest on the podcast today. Sahaj's book explores the monopolistic greed of Ivy League colleges and other elite schools and how these institutions are creating artificial scarcity in their admissions processes. Tayo and Sahaj discuss how this is leading to discrimination, price fixing, and other exploitative practices in higher education. They also discuss potential solutions to move past the systems of oppression that exist in the education system, and share their own personal experiences and perspectives on the topic, highlighting how the culture and expectations surrounding elite education differ across the world.Along the way, Tayo and Sahaj delve into the idea that higher education is not just about learning, but also about networking and signaling, citing examples of how attending prestigious universities such as MIT or Harvard can open doors for students that would not be available to them if they went to other schools. Sahaj then goes on to talk about how the resource and funding differences between schools play a huge role in the education that students receive, and he explains how the internet has made learning more accessible, but the value of prestigious universities, again, has to do with the network and signaling they provide. The episode draws to a close with some ideas about how to remedy this situation and break up the cartel. Join Tayo and Sahaj here today for this deep dive into the inside world of higher education's market and the changes that need to happen within it.The Finer Details of This Episode:The monopolistic greed of Ivy League colleges and other elite schoolsHow these institutions are creating artificial scarcity in their admissions processesSome examples of discrimination, price fixing, and other exploitative practices in higher educationSome potential solutions to these problemsTayo and Sahaj's experiences with these issuesExerting pressure on US News to change its ranking criteriaSuppressing student athlete wages and faculty wagesCollusion in suppressing wages and creating artificial scarcity.The real value of a higher education The impact of the differences in funding and resources between schools The Sherman Antitrust Act and exemptions within itCreating a national system of education to break up the college cartelLinks: Connect with Sahaj Sharda: Sahaj's Website: https://sahajsharda.substack.com/Break the Cartel: https://www.breakthecartel.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hajshardaConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonUYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating Spaces of Belonging with Immigration and Entrepreneurship with Hillary WalshOn the last episode of the As Told by Nomads podcast of 2022, Tayo welcomes Hillary Walsh to the show. Together the pair talk about everything and anything immigration - from the systemic issues that pertain to immigration and what it's like to be an immigrant in the US to how Walsh endured her traumatic childhood and went on to build her business. As a young child going through ‘juvie' and the foster care system, Hillary never imagined that one day she would become an entrepreneur and lawyer representing refugees and asylum seekers in front of the Supreme Court. Since then, she's not only made a professional name for herself, but Walsh has also broken her family's cycle of domestic abuse and alcoholism. Now she wants to help others find freedom like she did. In the immigration space that's already so plagued with rhetoric and bias, Walsh has built a business model on transparency and accountability. She attributes much of her success to those core values and her relentless approach to immigration law. Most importantly, she believes that there is a solution to every problem, including yours. Walsh's story here today can serve as a lesson for you if you're trying to replicate her business model, if you're interested in her field, or, especially, if you know someone who needs her services. The Finer Details Connect with of This Episode:Hillary's family and how she broke their cycle of domestic abuse and alcoholismHow environment can impact growthWhy traveling to Uganda changed her lifeGetting her start in immigration lawInvestigating immigration rhetoricCombining transparency and accountabilityCreating spaces of belongingLinks: Connect with Hillary Walsh and New Frontier: Hillary Walsh at New Frontier: https://newfrontier.us/about-us/New Frontier: https://newfrontier.us/about-us/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of As Told By Nomads, Simone May joins Tayo to talk about Clutch, the company whose vision it is to build the next generation of authentic, engaging creators and support more sustainable, equitable lifestyles. As the CTO and cofounder of Clutch, May has witnessed the transformation of both the technology and software industry and has proudly participated in that change as well. Today she talks about everything from her childhood passion for math and science and her experience as a young black woman at Purdue to the power of authenticity and why she wants to democratize access in the creator space. As the daughter of two engineers, it's no surprise that Simone found success in the technological field. That's not to say that she hasn't been met with roadblocks along the way though. Today she enlightens our audience on university burnout, how race impacts business opportunities, and where she found confidence in the midst of such struggle. This conversation is a special testament to Simone, her strength, and success. And as the pair close out today's episode, May reveals what she and Clutch have in store for the future. You'll definitely want to listen in.The Finer Details of This Episode: Simone's childhood fascination with technologyDemocratizing accessUniversity burnoutThe evolution of ideasHer experience as a black entrepreneur Finding beauty in imperfectionInvestor huntingHow race impacts the axis of opportunityThe power of authenticityLinks: Connect with Simone May and Clutch: Clutch Website: https://www.thatsclutch.com/about-usClutch for Creators: https://www.thatsclutch.com/make-moneySimone May on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-may/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Tayo welcomes Donald Thompson, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Diversity Movement, and a Certified Diversity Executive teaching corporate executives and aspiring entrepreneurs to accelerate their success. As a three-time Inc 5000 CEO with 20 years of experience growing firms, Donald is the go-to expert for executive coaching, competitive learning, and cultural transformation. He is passionate about helping others grow, innovate, and reach their full potential. In this episode, Tayo and Donald unpack what it's like to work on seizing your greatest potential while being underestimated in the world of modern business. First, Donald shares some key life lessons you can learn from sports, such as the power of resilience and recovery. Then, he proceeds to talk about his personal experience of changing how people perceived him. By becoming a top performer, he made sure people look at him through his astonishing performance and not his skin color. Finally, our duo discuss why it's important to intentionally create a more diverse space where everyone is treated equally and has the same business opportunities. We need to be the change we want to see in the world if we truly want to make a difference.The Finer Details of This Episode: Discussing life lessons that sport teaches usBecoming a top performer and changing how others perceive youGiving people an opportunity to be betterBuilding systemsDonald's bookCurrent situation versus future situation The importance of mentorshipLinks: Connect with Donald Thompson: Donald's Website: https://donaldthompson.com/ Donald's Book: https://donaldthompson.com/books/underestimated-a-ceos-unlikely-path-to-success/ Donald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldthompsonjr/ The Diversity Movement: https://thediversitymovement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediversitymovement/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diversity-movement/ Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonUYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Tayo is joined by Lynne Twist, an author, consultant, pro-activist, and renowned global visionary. Lynne is committed to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger, and fighting for equality and the rights of indigenous people all over the world. Her wealth of knowledge and experiences has led her to write an amazing book called Living a Committed Life, where she shared her compelling stories and life-changing lessons learned along the way. In this episode, Tayo and Lynne talk about what it takes to live a meaningful life, what being an activist truly entails, and why we need to build a global culture of commitment to make the world a better place. For more than 40 years, Lynne has been putting her heart and soul into important causes - from empowering indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest through supporting social justice to building a culture of global accountability. She's living proof of the power of real commitment, and how being committed to a mission greater than yourself can not only empower your life and help you fulfill your purpose, but it can also move mountains and make a long-lasting impact on the world.The Finer Details of This Episode: Defining proactivismFighting for vs. fighting againstThe consequences of too much powerThe toxic culture of no accountabilityDiscovering your purpose and fulfilling your visionTapping into your soulfulness Living a meaningful lifeLinks: Connect with Lynne Twist and Soul of Money Institute: Soul of Money Institute Website: https://soulofmoney.org/ Living a Committed Life Book: https://soulofmoney.org/committed-life-book/ Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me on this week's episode is Solo Ceesay, a first-generation immigrant born to Senegalese and Gambian parents, whose entrepreneurial journey to date includes becoming an Ivy League football champion, graduating top of his class at the Wharton School of Business, joining Citigroup on Wall Street as a securitization investment banker, and presenting his own creator economy video podcast. Solo's now the pulse of the creative economy, spearheading over thirty-three million in funds raised since 2021 to build open social marketplace Calaxy with his co-founder, NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie. And he's also, as we discuss today, at the forefront of making sure we learn how to stabilize traditional and stagnant methods of monetization for creators.Solo opens the episode by sharing the details of his journey, including how his parents instilled in him a determination to always give his best and never give up, helping him to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. He then discusses his pivot into the world of cryptocurrency and its potential to be the next path in the creative landscape, explaining that it can empower creators to maximize their monetization channels. He also teaches us some crypto basics, including how blockchain works, how crypto makes commerce more accessible, and how Calaxy is leveraging Web3 technology to connect creators and fans. Solo then speaks about how Calaxy was developed and its ambition to lower the barriers to getting involved in the crypto world while taking power out of the hands of platforms like Instagram and Facebook and giving it to creators. And finally, Solo answers my regular question, how does he use his difference to make a difference, stating that he always makes sure to stay authentic to who he is, thank those who support him, and remember that by thinking you can achieve, you'll find the opportunities to do so.Episode Highlights:How Solo's background shaped how he sees success Creating a toolkit to empower creators Explaining crypto, blockchain, and Calaxy Taking power from platforms and giving it to creatorsThe ongoing trend of influencer marketingLinks:Connect with Solo Ceesay:Solo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solo-ceesay-9b2a258a/Solo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoloCeesayCalaxy's Website: https://www.calaxy.com/Calaxy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalaxyAppConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonUYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Tayo welcomes sought-after speaker, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur Grant Baldwin. Grant is founder and CEO of The Speaker Lab, through which he's helped thousands of people build successful and sustainable speaking businesses, including students in all fifty US states and forty-five countries worldwide. He is committed to using his expertise and insights to equip others to share their meaningful messages with the masses, and he's here today to discuss dealing with public speaking nerves, how comedians refine their material, and what it takes to be a good husband.First up, Grant shares how he got started in the speaking industry, from working as a youth pastor to doing up to seventy paid speaking gigs a year and launching The Speaker Lab. He also discusses one of the most common questions he gets asked—how much to charge as a speaker—and the Speaking Fee Calculator, a free resource he created to help people determine their rates. Grant then tackles the widespread fear of public speaking, suggesting that nerves aren't always a bad thing and can be harnessed to make sure you're really present in important moments. He also says that a big part of managing nerves when speaking is making sure that you prepare well in advance, just like an athlete before a big event, so that you have confidence in your ability to execute and combat your nerves. The conversation then pivots to a discussion about the importance of family in Grant's life, including how he maintains a balance between work and family and how he thinks the best way to be a good dad is to be a good husband and make sure his kids know how much he loves their mom. Finally, Grant shares how he uses his difference to make a difference by being intentional in his life and ensuring he embraces the things he loves.Episode Highlights:Knowing and receiving your value Dealing with nerves through preparednessPutting the work in to look effortlessClassical confidence vs. jazzy improvisationFinding a good work/life balanceLinks:Connect with Grant Baldwin:Get a Free Copy of The Successful Speaker: https://thespeakerlab.com/tss-accelerator/Podcast: https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/Speaking Fee Calculator: https://thespeakerlab.com/speaking-fees-calculator/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonUYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest on this episode of As Told by Nomads is actor, producer, and host of From Scratch, David Moscow. Having made his film debut at age thirteen as the young Tom Hanks in Big, David has appeared in dozens of films, TV shows, and theater productions over a thirty-five-year career. He's also explored food culture all over the world, and he joins me today to discuss how food is a connected force culturally, socially, and environmentally.We begin the episode by discussing how David, a city kid from New York, decided to tour the world and explore food cultures. During his childhood, David used to get glimpses of where his food came from, on fishing trips with his grandfather or apple picking upstate, but he had lost that connection as an adult. So he decided he wanted to figure out if a city person could get back to an understanding of food by learning to do things like harvesting wheat or making tequila, an idea that ultimately developed into From Scratch. Next, David talks through some of the lessons he's learned while making the show and experiencing different food cultures, from developing respect for vegans to discovering that having regular family meals may help you live longer. He also speaks to the loss of respect for food producers and the impact of food production on the environment, emphasizing that if changes aren't made, the results may be catastrophic. David then discusses the process of finding his voice as a host, admitting his first couple of episodes were tough, until he realized his job was to act as an audience surrogate by asking questions and drawing out the experts' experience and insight. And finally, David answers my regular question: how does he use his difference to make a difference? David responds that he wants to use the show to reframe who people see as heroes, focusing not on billionaires like Elon Musk but on raising up the hard-working people who harvest and produce our food.Episode Highlights:Learning about different cultures through food The communal power of food Food production and climate change How David found his voice as a host Changing the perception of heroesLinks:Connect with David Moscow:From Scratch Book: https://www.discoverfromscratch.com/TheBookFrom Scratch TV Show: https://www.discoverfromscratch.com/the-showConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonUYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tayo welcomes Cynthia Covey Haller, an author, teacher, speaker, and active participant in her community. Cynthia has written and contributed to several notable books, one of them being Live Life in Crescendo which she co-wrote with her late father, the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey.In this episode, Tayo and Cynthia unpack the concept of living life in crescendo. As Cynthia explains, the crescendo mentality is all about changing your view of life and seeing it through a different lens. Just like music builds on the previous notes, you can also build on your past and previous experiences. Your best work is yet to come, and that's exactly what living life in crescendo is all about. Cynthia talks about the importance of defining what success means for you, how to take control of your life, and why life doesn't have to end after retirement. If you want to live your life to the fullest, listen in to Cynthia's wise words here today, and choose to live it with the crescendo mindset.The Finer Details of This Episode: Live Life in CrescendoWhat is the crescendo mentality?Finding your missionHow a wrongful conviction turned into an inspirational storyDefining successThe importance of doing good Choosing to live life in crescendoLinks: Connect with Cynthia Covey Haller:‘Live Life in Crescendo' by Stephen R. Covey and Cynthia Covey Haller: https://www.franklincovey.com/books/live-life-in-crescendo/ Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the second episode of three on building wealth, Tayo Rockson chats with Jason Yarusi, a real estate syndicator and investor, who co-founded and manages Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm that has acquired over 1900 units since its inception five brief years ago. Yarusi also works with 7 Figure Multifamily, a group of experienced investors seeking to provide a roadmap to other multifamily real estate investors in search of success. Jason and his wife owe much of their prosperity to this idea of writing your own narrative and the 100 Mile Mindset. In fact, it was only after working as a bartender and in the construction industry, that Jason finally bought his first 94-unit apartment building.And today Jason wants to talk about how he got there. Yarusi and Rockson discuss everything and anything from layering income streams and asset management to what it's like to work with a spouse and how to analyze market trends. Now $180 million later, Jason is all about communication and commitment. Above all else, Yarusi believes in challenging yourself and pushing yourself to the next level. He believes that if you do that, then all the little obstacles life throws in your way are a lot easier to handle than you may have once expected. So listen in to today's in-depth discussion and learn how you, too, can start writing your own story.Episode Highlights: Writing your own narrativeJason's first 94-unit apartment buildingSingle-family vs. MultifamilyLayering income streamsMaximizing income on property with effective Asset ManagementWorking professionally with your spouse The importance of communicationAnalyzing market trendsThe 100 Mile MindsetControlling the controllablesLinks: Connect with Jason Yarusi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonyarusi/Website: https://www.yarusiholdings.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.