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Welcome to the first episode in a new series we'll be running over the coming months: PITCHED. In these episodes, I'll be interviewing guests who have pitched themselves and their businesses for different types of opportunities so we can see the overlap in pitches of all types that work. My guest in this episode is Shannon Siriano Greenwood, the founder and CEO of the Rebelle brand, which supports working women in creating meaningful connections that will support them both professionally and personally. Although Shannon hosts her own podcast and has been a member of the GPY program, the pitching she talks about here isn't about podcasts. Rather, it's about how she approaches businesses and organizations in regards to gaining event sponsors for the Rebelle conference. I hope that you'll see that the basics of a pitch don't change, even when the ask does. And as we've mentioned many times here, the pitch and the 'get' aren't the end of the story - the important part is creating a relationship that can be nurtured and grown over time. Topics covered include: What Shannon Siriano Greenwood does and how Rebelle and Rebelle Con have evolved The importance of sponsorship to Rebelle Con, how Shannon goes about identifying potential event sponsors, and - most importantly - how she gets them Why Shannon still gets 'sales anxiety' when pitching, and how having a plan helps to beat  it Why sponsorship is not a 'one and done' deal but the start of a mutually beneficial relationship that starts with the pitch - so, how do you maintain it?  How Shannon curates an incredible group of women for each Rebelle Con What to expect from the next Rebelle Con and where to get tickets from I hope you're beginning to see that the pitching skills you're learning with regards to podcast appearances can be applied to a range of visibility opportunities. If there are any particular ‘A-Ha!' moments, take a screenshot of this episode in your podcast player and tag me and Shannon on IG @angie_trueblood and @ssiriano. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get immediate access to Angie's Pitch Like a Pro masterclass and learn how to leverage podcast guest interviews as a way to connect with new audiences and grow your network.  Book a discovery call or a 1:1 Fix My Pitch strategy session Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 53: Following Up: Why, When and How Check out the details of the Rebelle Conference 2021 Visit ReadyToRebelle.com and follow the Ready To Rebelle community on Instagram Listen to the Rule Breaker by Rebelle podcast Follow Shannon on Instagram Visit Catherine Middlebrooks at brbyoga.com Visit banyanbridges.com Visit jessamynstanley.com Now it's time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I'll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can't wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following the podcast? If not, I'd love for you to do that today so you don't miss ANY episodes. Click here to follow via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

Shannon Claire wants to live in a world where women don't feel shame for wanting more! As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she is a sought-after international brand photographer for million dollar brands, mentor, and coach for women entrepreneurs who are in transition to their next level of success. She is a Mom to 4, Fiance to 1, beach lover, conversation starter, and eternal optimist. Learn more about Shannon, and check out her latest projects at www.TheShannonClaire.com Here's what we covered on the episode: Shannon's Background in Photography (2:00) How Shannon and I met through a mutual friend in 2016 and why she's on the podcast to discuss branding photography and talk about how she's been able to pivot her business through the pandemic Shannon has been an entrepreneur for over 15 years and has always loved photography — in high school she wanted to travel the world taking photos for National Geographic When Shannon was first starting out she used film and was inspired by coffee table baby books, which made her want to get into taking maternity and newborn photoshoots The story of how Shannon started her successful photography business in her local town, taking any shoot that came her way, and then struggled to get clients and shoot the weddings she wanted once she moved to where she lives currently When Shannon was struggling, she learned all about building a personal brand Before, Shannon was relying on people seeing her photos and wanting to book her off those  — she realized she needed to differentiate herself because there are so many photographers Shannon shares that she learned about niching down and started focusing on weddings, she then went even further down into what types for brides she wanted to work with, what types for weddings and where she wanted to shoot, etc Right when Shannon was getting to the height of her wedding photography career, she decided she didn't want to do weddings anymore, which resulted in her pivoting her business once again Transitioning Into Brand Photography + Coaching (6:35) Shannon explains that she went through a phase where she thought she didn't want to do photography anymore but realized that wasn't the case, she just wanted to be more fulfilled by it and wanted to help other women How Shannon decided to take her love of helping women grow their businesses and her love of photography and put them together into brand photography In 2015 Shannon started doing brand photography, which grew very quickly for her and by 2017 she was getting paid to travel and do photoshoots Shannon shares that her photography business has been built from word of mouth and referrals Why Shannon would strategically shoot live events for clients she was generally already working for because it was a great way to be seen, to meet people and book clients off the live event she was shooting Shannon's advice to anyone listening is to show up whenever you can as a leader for events because it can be a good way to book clients When you want to upgrade your brand photography, Shannon says you have to consider where you are in your business, see how much you can invest and highly recommends hiring a brand photographer if you are serious about building a brand Shannon shares that brand photography is an entirely different approach to photography from when she used to shoot portraits and weddings and explains the thought and strategy that goes into brand photography If you are not at a point in your business where you can afford to pay a brand photographer for a brand shoot, Shannon suggests starting with where you're at and getting some kind of lifestyle shots because those are useful too How lifestyle shots show personality and are more warm and inviting than your standard headshot, which is going to draw people in Why it's very important to choose a photographer who will know how to pose you and make you feel comfortable Shannon tells the story of a current client who had a terrible photoshoot with another photographer and claimed she never wanted to get in front of a camera again, but has been working with shannon to help her overcome that Don't feel like you have to hire the first photographer you talk to; talk to multiple and get recommendations from friends says Shannnon When Shannon started coaching people on brand strategy, she explains that it came from her own experience because she had to develop her own personal brand, saw that it worked and created her own system she was taking people through called, “Your Unforgettable Brand” How her personal brand coaching worked hand in hand with her brand photography and how she would end up using the brand coaching framework with her photography clients as well The struggles Shannon faced as a coach and a photographer because she didn't want to confuse people and lose business on the photography side because they were seeing her as a coach What Shannon has learned through all of this is that her personal brand is what has carried through everything and explains how she caterers to her audience who need both her coaching and photography Shannon explains that it comes down to knowing who your audiences are, knowing who you're selling to and being able to cater each post, each message, and each ad service to those people who need it Photography Through the Pandemic (19:18) The twists and turns Shannon's life went through between 2017 up until the pandemic and how she had set some things up in her business towards the end of 2019 that carried her through the pandemic Shannon explains that she sort of started a profit first model, nothing official but she did have a savings account for future paychecks, a savings account for taxes, and has her clients on payment plans, so that way she had money coming in during the beginning of the year A couple months into the pandemic, she started focusing more on coaching and started doing virtual photoshoots, which didn't replace the income of normal brand photoshoots but helped her stay fresh and relevant through the pandemic How doing a virtual photoshoot had never crossed her mind until a friend suggested she do it after seeing a virtual maternity photoshoot The first few virtual photoshoots came with a learning curve, but now Shannon has a method that works each time she does it Shannon explains that virtual photoshoots feel a lot like in-person photoshoots because she is still directing, posing people, taking the photos on her end, editing them and getting them back to the client within one business day How Shannon will now offer virtual photoshoots as a service indefinitely because with every new iphone that comes out, the quality gets better The virtual photoshoots have grown very organically and Shannon says that she puts availability out for virtual shoots on her platforms if she doesn't have a lot going on some weeks Growth in Coaching (24:22) In 2013, Shannon took her first coaching training but explains that it took her years to be able to call herself a coach and add that as part of her identity even though she was more than qualified to be a coach Shannon shares that she's the type of person who once she gets inspired she has to take action right away and that's exactly what she did last fall when she decided to do her mastermind How Shannon ran her mastermind for the second time on April 1st of this year with a new group of women and shares she loves learning new techniques and skills for her coaching toolbox Shannon treats her audience like she would treat her email list, which is very conversational, raw and authentic Audience growth for Shannon has happened through paid programs she's in and making those connections and explains why she tries to do a lot of guest appearances to help grow her audiences as well Why Shannon asks for connections and describes herself as a natural connector, which isn't always as warmly received online because she's noticed online marketers and coaches have never run a local business before, so it's a different type of networking Shannon thinks people are missing the mark by not taking that local business mentality and using it in their online business Connect with Shannon on her website or Instagram    Links mentioned: Shannon's Website Connect with Shannon on Instagram   Like what you heard? 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Confidence, Bravery, Belief, Leadership, Relationships   Summary   What exactly IS courage? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Shannon Ferraby desired a certain lifestyle for her family, and she desired it enough to face her fears and take the necessary steps. That and more on today's show.   Bob's Thought of the Day   We'll explore:   A powerful quote regarding bravery from Bran's (Game of Thrones) Dad ... and from from my Dad! Why we should look fear in the eye and take action that will either destroy that fear, or at least advance our situation even if the fear still exists afterwards.   Interview with Shannon Ferraby   You'll discover:   A inspiring story of Kathy's and my initial introduction to Shannon. Why Shannon decided, despite note having any prior experience, to go into sales, and how she learned along the way. The importance of keeping your commitments. The difference between helping people MAKE their dreams come true, and helping people LIVE their dreams come true. How to help someone recognize their value. A peek into Shannon's new book.   Click to Tweet   “By helping other women believe in themselves, I would up believing in myself again, too.” ~Shannon Ferraby #confidence “It's believing in yourself, your abilities, and your value, and then enjoying that life you are creating right before your eyes.” ~Shannon Ferraby #confidence “I make it my mission to do whatever I can to try and break down the walls so they can be brave enough to try one more time.” ~Shannon Ferraby #bravery   Interview Links   Lilla Rose  Success Unwrapped by Shannon Ferraby Overcoming Mediocrity: Successful Women  Book Shannon to Speak Shannon's Great Hair Inspiration Join Shannon's Success Unwrapped Facebook Group Connect with Shanon on Facebook Follow Shannon on Instagram (Success Unwrapped) Follow Shannon on Instagram (Shannon Your Hair Hero)   Resources   Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way  Order The Go-Giver Order The Go-Giver Leader Order The Go-Giver Influencer GoGiverSalesAcademy.com Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop TheGoGiver.com GoGiverSpeaker.com Burg.com  How to Post a Review

Idaho is going through a growth spurt, making ground-up deals attractive investments, but before you think that these deals are too risky, speak to Shannon Robnett! Better yet, listen to this interview because today on the show he joins us to talk about doing what he does best, construction syndication in his backyard of Southwest Idaho. Coming from a real estate family, Shannon has over 40 years of experience in the field, having learned about things like 1031 exchanges around the dinner table! Since then, Shannon has been personally involved in over $200 million in real estate transactions covering multifamily, office, professional, industrial storage, and everything in between. We kick things off with Shannon hearing a little bit about his childhood and how he started applying the lessons his parents taught him to his own career. He gives us the lowdown about some of his first deals and how he got into syndicating for new builds rather than renovations. The deal structure for limited partners who invest with Shannon is very different from what you might expect on a value-add long term hold, and Shannon does a great job of diving into the weeds and explaining what his investors can expect. He also spends some time breaking down a few of the common misconceptions about ground-up being a more risky investment than a value-add. For all this and some great recommendations for key texts, life habits, and more on the topic of syndicating for construction, be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Shannon’s lifelong real estate education having grown up with parents in the industry.The first deal Shannon did; a flip that taught him the value of being a middleman.How Shannon built a community and witnessed the power of leverage through syndication.Ground-up versus value-add, and the work Shannon does syndicating in the ground-up space.The investment structure of the short term construction syndications Shannon does.Risk profiles between value-add and ground-up and how the second is less risky.The types of investors Shannon looks for and how his deals help them achieve their goals.Why Shannon only does ground-up deals in his backyard, the southwest portion of Idaho.The suitability of the market in Idaho for ground-up deals, especially since COVID.Loan interest structures for construction; more on why ground-up is less risky than people think.How more experienced investors will always opt for deals with risk-adjusted returns.The business models of bigger players that Shannon looks to as examples.A deeper dive into how Shannon structures deals and tax for his investors.One question Shannon advises investors ask before becoming an LP of his.A book recommendation from Shannon, and the one thing he is most proud of.Why tenacity is the number one key to success in Shannon’s opinion.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Kent RitterShannon RobnettMy Vertical EquityRich Dad Poor DadWalker & DunlopKennedy WilsonNever Split the Difference

In the first part of this Feature, Shannon Gabor, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Clever Creative, tells us how Clever wasn't necessarily designed to be all female at first, as Shannon comments, it was a “gift of the pandemic.” Through times like these, it’s important to be introspective and true to your value. With this in mind, Shannon stumbled onto the importance of keeping a tight-knit family that runs Clever Creative. As you’ll hear on the show, Shannon Gabor, a fast-talking creative from Jersey, is not only dedicated to the craft, but she’s dedicated to the relationships she builds throughout her day-to-day running of Clever. Being a brand at Clever Creative doesn’t mean hiring a marketing team, it means partnering with some of the most creative people at a company that not only love their jobs, but love growing with the companies they work with.    In the first part, Shannon discusses Who is Clever Creative; Why Shannon’s “Daria” stage will always be important; Understanding how to use your left and right brain in the best of ways; Choosing your mentors and adopting their wisdom; Adapting to your environment especially as a brand; COVID Impacts; Adapting your company with its surrounding community; And so much more.    Join us while Ramon Vela interviews Shannon in Part 1 of this episode and listen to her share the inside story of a brand. For more on Clever Creative visit: http://clevercreative.com/ Klaviyo -  https://www.klaviyo.com/ Retention Science - RetentionScience.com

Today we’ll be chatting with a very successful online business owner, Shannon Mattern. Shannon teaches entrepreneurs how to DIY their websites and market themselves online (even if they have zero social media following and no budget for ads). She's the host of the Pep Talks for Side Hustlers podcast where she shares her own side-hustle to self-employed journey through her monthly income reports, and interviews entrepreneurs making from $50K to multiple millions of dollars to find out exactly how they did it. Shannon’s mission is to empower people who want the freedom, flexibility and financial independence by removing the tech barriers holding them back from building their businesses online. Why should YOU tune-in?  Learning to overcome imposter syndrome and limiting self-beliefs are things everyone faces. Shannon redefined what success looked like for herself and after just 5 years she’s making around $17,000 per month! But her biggest transformation happened in the past 18 months. Tune-in to find out the one thing that attributed to her exponential growth. Need a hint? Anyone can get it. What we’re talking about:     New possibilities coming from the pandemic How online business is still in the ‘wild west’ phase  The work from [insert favorite wifi location here] lifestyle How mindset affects/determines success Losing income and newfound job security Where Shannon’s income comes from Getting help, coaching and working with mentors Links mentioned in this episode: Shannon's website Shannon on Facebook Shannon on LinkedIn Free 5-Day Website Challenge  YouTube version of this interview Podcast Production School   Minute-by-minute breakdown: 1.17 – Shannon isn’t boring! 2:23 – Pandemic positivity, lifestyle independence and new opportunities 3:35 – How Shannon explains to friends and family what she does for a living 4:50 – Are we late to the game? 6:12 – Professor Horkey and all of the possibilities 8:13 – Shannon’s favorite part about working from home 9:18 – Gina’s schedule 9:48 – Shannon’s schedule  10:16 – Shannon speaks on mindset 10:36 – How to handle tasks that you would normally procrastinate 11:04 – Imposter syndrome 13:57 – Pitching and redefining success 15:11 – On sending video pitches 16:00 – “Mondays and mornings are mine!” 17:52 – Why Shannon would normally be freaking out… but isn’t! 20:02 – How Shannon would start over if she had all of the knowledge but none of the clients 21:40 – Aha moments (“Oh, wait, I'm not an employee!”) 23:54 – All about contingency plans 26:22 – Affiliate commissions, email marketing and webinars 30:20 – Income goes up when your confidence does! 34:42 – Getting help and the one change that worked for Shannon  35:02 – The most valuable part of investing in coaching  38:01 – Would you invest in a $10,000 coaching program? 39:20 – What the future looks like for Shannon 41:07 – The one piece of advice Shannon wants to leave you with (it’s good!)

NEW REAL ESTATE MARKET: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Shannon’s real estate journey How to get out of your own way and move into a new real estate market The fundamental steps to generating business in a new real estate market How to determine if you will succeed in a particular market Why building a tribe is such an important part of Shannon’s success Why Shannon is such a huge proponent of niching down and being hyperlocal How Shannon has developed multiple streams of passive income The importance of saying ‘no,’ putting your oxygen mask on first, and setting boundaries Start Generating Business in a New Market Shannon King is the founder of Island Living Homes, a boutique real estate firm located in Oahu, Hawaii. Shannon first got into the real estate business in 2000, and since then, she has started three firms in 4 markets and experienced huge success. Shannon has accomplished so much in her real estate career as both an agent and an entrepreneur, and in this episode of Pursuing Freedom, she shares her inspiring story. She walks us through her unique business model, revealing the success she has achieved through niching down and surrounding herself with likeminded people that support her. And she also breaks down the fundamental steps that she took to start generating business in a new real estate market. Leave Your Old Market Behind Shannon has built a number of successful teams in 4 markets thanks to frequently relocating for her husband’s military job. She is living proof that “can’t” is just an excuse we tell ourselves when it comes to dreams of relocating your life and business. When you move into a new real estate market, you have to fully-commit and leave your old market behind. The more you dwell on your old market, the less time and energy you will have to dive into the new one. And the second piece to that is—you should tap into your old database to see what connections they may have in your new market. By putting a solid referral strategy in place and committing to your new market, you will be able to generate new business and passive income simultaneously. Pick a Market That Supports Your Strengths Your current sphere of influence is going to be the biggest feeder in your new market, so you need to be excited and tell people you’re moving. Chances are, they will be excited for you and that’s going to feed into your pipeline. The next thing you can do to set yourself up for success is to look at data in your prospective markets to see whether or not it will be an area where you can thrive. You have to be very strategic about how you approach new opportunities, and the numbers don’t lie. Shannon’s biggest secret to success is that she tries to learn everything she can about a market’s data before she moves into it, and she chooses a market that embodies who she is. Photo by Michael Tuszynski on Pexels About Shannon King Helping buyers find the homes they love and sellers say hello to their next opportunity is what Shannon W. King does best. Since becoming licensed in 2000, she has assisted more than 1000 families with their real estate needs in multiple states. Island Living Homes is the third boutique real estate firm she’s started. As a socialpreneur, King co-founded Schoolhouse Realty, a community-based company in CA that gives 10% of its proceeds to schools. They have given over $160,000 to schools! King continues the tradition of donating to schools in Hawaii. Prior to that, she owned Tribella Realty in Texas. King still holds her Texas Brokers license. King is known as the “Real Estate Road Warrior” because her Naval Officer husband’s job requires they relocate often. Their frequent relocation and purchasing of properties when they move, helps her uniquely understand the transaction from a buyer’s and seller’s perspective. They have lived in TX, CA, DC, Italy, and HI and own investment properties in most of these places. How to Connect with Shannon King: Website: https://www.islandlivinghomes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IslandLivingHI/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/islandlivinghomes/ Additional Resources: 5-Step Guide to More Referrals

Shannon is a nutrition coach for Flex Success who uses comprehensive coaching strategies to promote adaptive self-regulation behaviors within her clients. She seeks to understand why we do the things we do, particularly when it comes to our eating behaviors, and views motivated choice through a lens of complex interactions between internal and external environments involving the body, the brain and the world around us.What We Talked About:The pivotal conversation that lead Shannon from law school to graduating Mac Nutrition University. Why Shannon decided to learn more about psychologyHow Shannon has created a somatopsychosociosemiotic model of flourishing health to define our abstract idea of health and fitness.A DEEP dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Self-Determination Theory, and their synergistic effects on helping a client.The importance of identity, beliefs, and the language we use to describe foods or behaviors.Get In Touch With Shannon:Follow Shannon on InstagramFollow Flex Success on InstagramRead her Bridging The Gap SeriesLearn more about Flex Success

For so many people going through divorce or difficult change, the future can suddenly look like a big, black void.  The life you saw and planned is no longer available and you have no idea how things will unfold as you go forward.  This can create a great deal of fear that often keeps people stuck in the trauma of the divorce long after the legal process is over.  In this episode, Host Susan Guthrie speaks with Certified Coach, Shannon McGorry, who helps people chart their path beyond divorce to create a future that is in keeping with their interests and values.  Things that sometimes get set aside in the give and take of a relationship and the turmoil of it's breakdown.  Having been through it herself, Shannon knows the uncertainly that the drastic change of divorce can bring and she also knows how to help you through the loss and the way to turn to the future so that you can thrive after your divorce.   Some highlights from this episode: Divorce does not define you.  You get to choose how you are going to live your next chapter (6:30) Why Shannon's therapist told her she shouldn't stay in ugly too long. (7:00) How fear shows up in divorce as fear of the loss, fear of the process and fear of the outcome. (7:45) What are the two tracks to follow to start taking action? (10:20) Why do you need to get in touch with and define your values in order to create your new future. (14:25) What does Shannon's "categories of life" exercise do to help you unhit the pause button on your life. (19:15) What exactly does Shannon mean by becoming empowered and why is it SO important for moving forward after your divorce?  (25:35) How can you regain your power when the divorce is not something that you chose or want? (27:05) Shannon knows the fear you are feeling and also the steps you can take to move through that fear or avoid it entirely so that you CAN thrive into your new future - Don't miss this episode!  More about this week's Special Guest:  Shannon McGorry is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in Divorce and Life Empowerment. Expertise, Prioritization, Clarity, and Accountability are the principles of Shannon’s practice. Shannon empowers her clients to show up confident, well informed, and educated as they make decisions and take consistent, intentional action in support of their future reality. Shannon obtained her coaching certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She is a woman of faith, a mom of two daughters, a yoga enthusiast, a huge fan of the beach, of being outside, and of laughter. Shannon is available for private coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements via her website, http://www.lovestrengthandgrace.com. 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The #YearOfTheVet family welcome Shannon Corbeil… that’s Corbeil like Sorbet. An Air Force veteran who answered the call to service after 9/11, Shannon joins us to talk about her road to the silver screen. Right off the bat, you notice that Shannon’s ability to create a calm, fun, and enjoyable environment breaks through, and that same energy is held throughout our conversation.In her past life, she served as an Intelligence Officer… but luckily for her, while stationed in Maryland she rekindled with her passion and fell into her future—one she had memories of starting as early as 8 years old.A LOT is talked about, and sometimes we go on tangents… well… sometimes, I go on tangents, but one thing’s for sure—Shannon is the real deal. She gives guidance to aspiring artist, she shares stories of advice that was given to her—in order for her to be able to make film her career. She shares a little about the not-so-glorifying aspect of fighting to get noticed, yet still in all that—we tell each other jokes. Like… actual jokes.Shannon makes time to give back to our community, and not just by being a guest on the show… but by involving herself in the world that was created to give back to the veterans. She shares about her involvement with the phenomenal Architecture in Motion group, Diavolo… and also her connection with Pin-Ups For Vets—a non-profit that uses the money it raises to provide the VA and other facilities aiding veterans, with new, updated, or missing medical equipment that would help provide better care for our brothers- and sisters-in-arms. In fact, if you would like to pre-order your copy of the newest Calendar to be released next year, please visit www.PinUpsForVets.com, and reserve your copy today! Shannon can be found in November—so after listening to today’s conversation, you can tell people, “I know her… kinda…”I highly encourage you to reach out to Shannon, regarding any questions covering breaking into show business, classes to start out with, We Are The Mighty, Diavolo, Pinups For Vets… or anything we’ve covered in the show. I had a blast with the soon to be household name, and I hope you do too!----------Show Notes Corbeil like Sorbet (04:22) Pre-Air Force Shannon (08:14) Shannon’s pivoting point into patriotism (10:57) Slightly off-topic conversation about Moorpark, Ca. (12:15) She REALLY hates frozen things… like really hates them (13:43) The time my best friend wanted me to punch him in the face (14:57) We Are the Mighty (16:23) Back to business… more ROTC talk (17:43) Why Shannon said enough to the service (20:11) Going for it! (22:00) Why not military contractor? (23:50) Has Hollywood paid off? (26:36) Gratitude & Gratefulness (29:03) How the military helped prep for the life of an artist? (32:45) Shannon’s extensive theatrical training (35:53) ATTENTION GAME OF THRONES & STAR WARS!!!! Need look no further for your next superstar to kill off at some point down the line right when you just start to enjoy their character… (38:29) Shannon’s advice for seeking out quality training in a flooded industry (41:30) Diavolo: Architecture in Motion (43:24) Miss November, or one of… (47:08) Branding yourself as an actor (51:08) I made a shitty reference to Jurassic World that I’m sure nobody listening got… so here’s a Tumblr link to redeem myself https://www.tumblr.com/search/jurassic%20world%20heels (55:05) If you don’t have the job, create it (55:15) #YearOfTheVet turns Comedy Hour with Heroes (59:31) HOLLYWOOD… City of Angels, or Broken Dreams? (1:08:57) Shannon’s advice to vets who are struggling (1:10:32) Is acting for you? (1:11:50) Advice for her younger self… TRUST. (1:19:32) Wrapping up with Cosmic Pole Dancing and Fire Eating (1:26:08)*Put in your dues… the best thing is to learn both sides of the camera* ----------Shout Outs:The Actors Center in MarylandGina EliseSelf-Management for Actors (book)DiavoloPin-Ups For VetsDennis BakerSAG AFTRAMatt PearceHi Mom, Hi Dad! (1:22:50)Monica Kay & Amy King Fire Groove Entertainment

The #YearOfTheVet family welcome Shannon Corbeil… that’s Corbeil like Sorbet. An Air Force veteran who answered the call to service after 9/11, Shannon joins us to talk about her road to the silver screen. Right off the bat, you notice that Shannon’s ability to create a calm, fun, and enjoyable environment breaks through, and that same energy is held throughout our conversation.In her past life, she served as an Intelligence Officer… but luckily for her, while stationed in Maryland she rekindled with her passion and fell into her future—one she had memories of starting as early as 8 years old.A LOT is talked about, and sometimes we go on tangents… well… sometimes, I go on tangents, but one thing’s for sure—Shannon is the real deal. She gives guidance to aspiring artist, she shares stories of advice that was given to her—in order for her to be able to make film her career. She shares a little about the not-so-glorifying aspect of fighting to get noticed, yet still in all that—we tell each other jokes. Like… actual jokes.Shannon makes time to give back to our community, and not just by being a guest on the show… but by involving herself in the world that was created to give back to the veterans. She shares about her involvement with the phenomenal Architecture in Motion group, Diavolo… and also her connection with Pin-Ups For Vets—a non-profit that uses the money it raises to provide the VA and other facilities aiding veterans, with new, updated, or missing medical equipment that would help provide better care for our brothers- and sisters-in-arms. In fact, if you would like to pre-order your copy of the newest Calendar to be released next year, please visit www.PinUpsForVets.com, and reserve your copy today! Shannon can be found in November—so after listening to today’s conversation, you can tell people, “I know her… kinda…”I highly encourage you to reach out to Shannon, regarding any questions covering breaking into show business, classes to start out with, We Are The Mighty, Diavolo, Pinups For Vets… or anything we’ve covered in the show. I had a blast with the soon to be household name, and I hope you do too!----------Show Notes Corbeil like Sorbet (04:22) Pre-Air Force Shannon (08:14) Shannon’s pivoting point into patriotism (10:57) Slightly off-topic conversation about Moorpark, Ca. (12:15) She REALLY hates frozen things… like really hates them (13:43) The time my best friend wanted me to punch him in the face (14:57) We Are the Mighty (16:23) Back to business… more ROTC talk (17:43) Why Shannon said enough to the service (20:11) Going for it! (22:00) Why not military contractor? (23:50) Has Hollywood paid off? (26:36) Gratitude & Gratefulness (29:03) How the military helped prep for the life of an artist? (32:45) Shannon’s extensive theatrical training (35:53) ATTENTION GAME OF THRONES & STAR WARS!!!! Need look no further for your next superstar to kill off at some point down the line right when you just start to enjoy their character… (38:29) Shannon’s advice for seeking out quality training in a flooded industry (41:30) Diavolo: Architecture in Motion (43:24) Miss November, or one of… (47:08) Branding yourself as an actor (51:08) I made a shitty reference to Jurassic World that I’m sure nobody listening got… so here’s a Tumblr link to redeem myself https://www.tumblr.com/search/jurassic%20world%20heels (55:05) If you don’t have the job, create it (55:15) #YearOfTheVet turns Comedy Hour with Heroes (59:31) HOLLYWOOD… City of Angels, or Broken Dreams? (1:08:57) Shannon’s advice to vets who are struggling (1:10:32) Is acting for you? (1:11:50) Advice for her younger self… TRUST. (1:19:32) Wrapping up with Cosmic Pole Dancing and Fire Eating (1:26:08)*Put in your dues… the best thing is to learn both sides of the camera* ----------Shout Outs:The Actors Center in MarylandGina EliseSelf-Management for Actors (book)DiavoloPin-Ups For VetsDennis BakerSAG AFTRAMatt PearceHi Mom, Hi Dad! (1:22:50)Monica Kay & Amy King Fire Groove Entertainment

Subscribe to the podcast here! Shannon Wilkinson1:41 – Shannon’s circuitous path to becoming a life coach before life coaching was “a thing.” How Shannon always knew she wanted to be her own boss.5:35 – Social entrepreneurs and why Shannon likes to work with people who dedicate their lives to making their part of the world a better place: parents, teachers, artists, employees.7:52 – How Shannon transformed from someone who was “allergic to exercise” to climbing 12,000 foot mountains and running marathons…in her 40’s! How coaching and community support can help us transform and evolve.13:35 – Identity and how we label ourselves.16:38 – Shannon’s podcast “Getting To Good Enough” about letting go of perfectionism. What is perfectionism and why do we turn to it as a coping mechanism. How perfectionism keeps us from living our lives fully and can keep us stuck. The importance of “play” and hobbies and how Shannon quit so many hobbies because of her perfectionism.23:22 – When does perfectionism become toxic? What are the early indicators that perfectionism is starting to get in your way?28:55 – Why calming down our nervous system and “taking a breath” is so crucial to opening up our awareness and improves our ability to problem-solve and think creatively as well as see new options.33:57 – How taking one simple breath is enough to calm ourselves down. Finding the smallest door in and making things “ridiculously easy.”37:00 – How Shannon and I met taking the DaVinci Cartooning class and the importance of “play” and cultivating hobbies.41:30 – Shannon shares the unexpectedly useful lessons and tools she’s gained in the aftermath of head injury.44:00 – We talk about the toxic “motivational” pressure people are feeling in quarantine and how it’s okay that we’re struggling with productivity. “If you get out of bed most days, you’re winning (quarantine).”46:16 – Why Shannon would tell her younger self that “it’s all going to be okay. It’s all going to work out in ways that you can’t even imagine.”48″06 – “I’m looking to help people that want to have that life that they’re maybe even too afraid to dream of.”48:27 – BONUS: How can producing your own podcast help you in your self-development? PLUS: duck quack bloopers!

We have all heard this story:  A woman has hit rock bottom. She is burnt out and is experiencing her dark night of the soul. Cornered by life, she feels like she has nowhere to turn.   And then, miraculously, she has some major ah-ha moment–lightning strikes and everything is fixed. Birds sing, everyone breaks out into song, and the struggle is gone.   I used to be addicted to these transformational stories.  These stories gave me hope that permanent change was possible. That one day I would be healed. I would be perfect.  The truth is, these stories of sudden transformative change keep us trapped and miserable. They feed us the lie that if we are still it is because something is wrong with us. They tell us that we haven’t suffered enough or that we haven’t been good enough to be transformed. My guest today, Shannon Siriano Greenwood, went through burnout–she hit her rock bottom and was able to climb back out. But her story is far from simple. It isn’t wrapped in a bow and it isn’t a song and dance number.  Shannon is the founder of Rebelle, a membership organization that brings together women of diverse backgrounds and industries, and Rebelle Con, a boutique conference about wellness, money, community, and creativity. Both of these programs grew out of what Shannon learned going through her own dark night of the soul experience.  Shannon is committed to change and to mental health as an on-going daily practice. As you will hear, some days she nails it and some days she has a lot of room for growth.  Listen to the full episode to hear: Why Shannon’s friends and family did not say anything even though they thought she was pushing too hard What Shannon learned about support and friendships and the struggle to make friends as adults How to manage your energy as an introvert when you are trying to build new relationships How to set boundaries when you have not only a fear of missing out but a fear of hurting people And what Shannon tries to do on a daily basis to help her striveaholic ways  Links: RebelleCon @ssiriano  @rebellecon --- Helping people with High Functioning Anxiety is a personal mission for me. I have a special place in my heart for this struggle because it’s both something I dealt with unknowingly for years, and because it silently affects so many people who think this is just how it is.  Working with me this way is an incredibly efficient and effective way to deal with your anxiety in the moment--without waiting for your next appointment. I have been doing this work for over 20 years and Coach in Your Pocket is the most effective and most life-changing work I have ever done. My clients are consistently blown away by how these daily check-ins combined with the monthly face-to-face video meetings create slow, lasting changes that reprogram their High Functioning Anxiety tendencies over time. Over the course of the three-month program, we meet once a month for a face-to-face session via a secure video chat, and then throughout the entire three months, you have access to me anytime you are feeling anxious, having a Monger attack, celebrating a win, or just need to check-in, and I will respond to you during my office hours (Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm EST). Ready to get started? Email me: nancyjane@live-happier.com and we’ll set up a free 30-minute consultation to see if this process is a good fit for you

Shannon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), media personality, personal finance expert, financial literacy advocate and founder of the New School of Finance. Shannon is a best-selling author of the two books:-- Worry Free Money-- Living Debt Free0:18 -- Intro with Shannon Simmons2:15 -- What is your money history story? We explore how money is talked about within the household, and how families can reflect shame and secrecy around finances. It's time to get open about your finances!5:40 -- Do you talk about how your business is doing, whether it's good or bad? We talk about all the feelings that people have when talking about and handling money.8:35 -- Are you passionate about what you do, but scared to see if it's actually profitable? We dig into the emotional layer of taking a hard look at whether your business is actually profitable.9:55 -- Why Shannon chose to work Freelancers and how she made a niche for herself.11:48 -- TAXES! This is what you've been waiting for. How to organize your taxes and what you need to do when you're just starting off. How to wrap your head around income tax.15:50 -- EXPENSES! What are they? What's a write-off, and how to organize the money that is going OUT of your business. How do you know if something is a an expense? Find out here.23:25 -- What are some things that are not allowed to be expensed, and what in Shannon's experience has been the most bizarre expense attempts.26:00 -- How do media personalities and influencers determine expenses? We discuss how the landscape has changed since the emergence of all these new careers.27:20 -- We talk CRA and how they are a great resource for entrepreneurs. It's not a big bad agency who's out to get your money. We talk all about the role of Revenue Canada.31:30 -- What is the difference between income tax and sales tax? Let's clear up some muddy waters about GST/HST, sales tax and income tax.37:25 -- Where can you find Shannon, and what resources she has to offer.ResourcesHere's where you can find ShannonFinancial Services:http://www.newschooloffinance.com/http://www.shannonleesimmons.com/Books:https://worryfreemoneybook.com/Social:https://www.instagram.com/shanleesimmons/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"This required a grassroots presence that we now have in every single state, this army of badass women fighting every single day." Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action, author of "Fight Like A Mother" & a generationally-important activist on the issue of gun violence. We discuss the extraordinary progress made by her and her team in the past 6.5 years against the National Rifle Association & towards a safer gun culture in the United States, as well as look into the creation of one of the largest grassroots movements in American history Key Learnings 1. Shannon's vision of where the movement is and identifying where and how to play offense and play defense 2. Why Shannon, her team, and the entire movement will not be intimidated & will stay on message 3. The importance of being a non-partisan organization which welcomes anyone into the coalition 4. Barriers to progress aside from the NRA 5. Preparing for the 2020 Presidential election cycle & seeing candidates mirror the message of Mom's Demand Action 6. Which convention would Shannon prefer to speak at? 7. Leveraging her memory and her training to tell high impact stories and hold people accountable 8. The value of social media and the value of going back to print 9. Creating one of the largest grassroots organizations in our nation's history & the concept of "Mothers & Others" to expand the movement 10. The importance of self-care in being an activist 11. Other leaders and influencers that Shannon is inspired by Links Twitter & Instagram: @shannonrwatts Mom's Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org Fight Like A Mother: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062892560/fight-like-a-mother/

Special thanks to today's sponsor LIFT Academy, check them out at flywithlift.com What is going on Avination and welcome back to episode 55 of Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Shannon aka PilotShanelly on Instagram. In today's episode, Shannon and I talk about... Find out what ShaNelly got into aviation Her dad flew the B52 bomber. What Shannon looked for when choosing an aviation school. Shannon talks about what it was like to balance athletics and flying. Why Shannon's parents only wanted her to do her PPL first to see if this is what she really wanted. I talk about how I made excuses during my flying training. Shannon talks about the support system she had while she was in her training. How her non-aviation friends thought it was really cool she was becoming a pilot. Shannon talks about an instructor that gave it to her straight. How Shannon felt rushed during her PPL training. Shannon talks about the troubles she had with her training. How Instrument training was a pivotal moment in her career. How important your IFR training is. Shannon talks about how consistency is very important in aviation Shannon talks about how she built her time. Shannon talks about the transition from CFI to regional. Shannon talks about some crazy stories from her time as a CFI. Shannon talks about the dynamic of a male to female cockpit when she was a CFI. Shannon talks about flying wings for children. Shannon talks about how she loved being a CFI. We talk about how important it is to have a good CFI. Shannon talks about regional life. How no one prepared Shannon for the logistics of an airline pilot Shannon gives three tips to a new student. How no one really prepares you for the life of an airline pilot. Shannon talks about how and why she applied to the majors Shannon talks about the reason behind the Instagram dances. Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes and check out our website

Can you look in the mirror and say, “I love you”? Today’s guest explains why this is important, along with cultivating a passion for lifelong learning and learning that you can’t carry the negative emotions of those around you. Dive in deep with us! Shannon Meade is a homeschooling mom of two boys who is a Pacific Northwest native but also a global traveler. Most recently, she took her family to Thailand for 14 months to provide space and time for them all to be together and to provide her husband a respite from his busy career as a 911 dispatcher. As the “Queen of Ease,” Shannon offers workshops and speaks to women about their inner critic and ways to foster better relationships with themselves. Show HIghlights: Shannon’s intense passion for being a learner, embracing new ideas, and understanding and connecting people to the resources they need Why Shannon loves “slow traveling” to get a feel for other environments Shannon’s intensity in getting fired up about things and not letting them go How she’s learned not to carry other people’s emotions and to let heavy emotions go Shannon’s cultural factors that affected her intensity in childhood With a bipolar dad, she had to tone down and tune out to tiptoe around his mood swings How she would “push buttons” on purpose just so she could have some control over family meltdowns and blowups How Shannon’s intensity got out of control with interactions with her sister How Shannon sees the gift in her intensity and can speak to others’ needs for insight and resources How Shannon harnessed the power of her intensity by working with a hypnotherapist and life coach How this podcast and a book by Suzanne Mathis McQueen helped Shannon How Shannon learned to let go of the “shoulds” How Shannon uses her fire in a positive way by engaging as a learner Shannon’s work in hosting retreats and speaking to women’s groups How we can overcome the polarizing effect by finding similarities and common threads with others Why you should say “I love you” to yourself Resources: Find Shannon Meade, Queen of Ease on Facebook The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Joy of Genius by Gay Hendricks 4 Seasons in 4 Weeks by Suzanne Mathis McQueen The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis and Eldon M. Braun Dyslexic Advantage by Brock L. Eide, MD, M.A.

Shannon Miles is an advocate for people to have a career AND the flexibility they crave to keep their priorities in a healthy order. She is the CEO and Co-founder of BELAY, a staffing company serving businesses all over the U.S. When Shannon faced an all too common, yet emotional decision to stay home with her new baby or return to a fast-paced, demanding career (that she loved), she knew that there had to be a way to have both. Shannon first asked her boss if she could work part-time from home and her boss said “no”. She resolved not to accept that initial “no” as final but rather stuck to her convictions and proposed the same plan to her boss' boss. He said ‘yes' and she began planning how to make her schedule and workplace more flexible a reality by creating what she calls “The Third Option” – having a career and a family and succeeding at both. With her personal experience as a driver, the idea evolved for an innovative staffing company where all employees and contractors work remotely from their home office. Shannon and her husband, Bryan, cashed in their 401(k)s in 2010 and founded BELAY. The company has exploded to 700+ team members, all working from home, pursuing their own Third Option while serving BELAY's 1,400+ clients. Without an office, BELAY has graced the Inc. 5000 list four times and was awarded the number one spot in Entrepreneur Magazine's Best Company Culture. Shannon's new book The Third Option: Why a Woman Doesn't Have to Choose Between a Career and Family, but Can Actually Have Both and Succeed is now available. In The Third Option, Shannon shares how she took a leap of faith to create a flexible career that gives meaning to both her work and her family, and she shows how you too can accomplish the same. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Shannon feels passionate about helping people integrate their family and personal life with their successful career How Shannon managed to turn a temporary, part-time work-from-home solution into a long term answer to her struggles with balancing career and family Why a remote work solution can be ideal for certain personalities, and how the workforce is beginning to embrace work-from-home arrangements How Shannon and her husband Brian founded BELAY, how they structured the company, and why it works What benefits come from bringing outsourced contractors into your business, and what benefits the contractors see from the arrangement Why Shannon considers serving others to be the essence of her work, and how she came to be co-CEO of her company with her husband What advice Shannon would offer to a couple looking to start or go into business together Why Shannon and Brian try to remove themselves from their business as much as possible, bringing in other leaders to help run it Why Shannon and Brian focus on a family vision of someday being able to travel with their children and grandchildren How to work with BELAY, either as remote support staff or as a business looking to use BELAY for your staffing needs Additional resources: The Third Option by Shannon Miles: https://amzn.to/2IpFoAV Website: www.mythirdoption.com Website: www.belaysolutions.com

Shannon Miles is the CEO and Co-founder of BELAY, a staffing company serving businesses all over the U.S. Without an office, BELAY has graced the Inc. 5000 list four times — and four years in a row — and was awarded the number one spot in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Company Culture. Shannon’s new book The Third Option: Why a Woman Doesn’t Have to Choose Between a Career and Family, but Can Actually Have Both and Succeed is available now. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The story behind how Shannon and her husband started their business, BELAY How having the right help can help you grow your organization Why it’s vital to ensure that your team is happy Why it’s not wise to satisfy other people’s perceptions of you Why business owners need to consider what working remotely would look like for them Why Shannon was compelled to write her book, The Third Option The importance of having the mindset that you don’t have to do it alone Why you need to assign value to your time The power that comes from shifting your mindset to owning, not running, your business Why you should consider developing and promoting employees from within your organization Ways to contact Shannon: Website: belaysolutions.com Instagram: @shannonkmiles Book: The Third Option

It's voting season and this episode features a candidate for office from Detroit, Michigan. Shannon Smith, Detroit native, University of Michigan graduate, and Global Philanthropy Associate at JPMorgan Chase, is sharing his story as he enters the homestretch of his campaign for a seat on the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board.  Shannon walked me through the 5 W's of his campaign: Who is Shannon?  What is Shannon doing? Where is Shannon? When can you vote for Shannon - I'll tell you that here - November 6th! Why Shannon decided to run at this point in his life and career? His vision for the future of the Detroit is inspiring and I wish my vote counted but listen and donate if you can! Connect with Shannon online: voteshannonsmith.com facebook.com/shannonSMITH4DPSCD Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

Who needs financial planning advice? Realistically, everyone, no matter their income level, can benefit from financial planning advice – so why not make financial planning more accessible, even to people who aren’t necessarily in higher income ranges? That’s what Shannon Lee Simmons set out to do. Shannon is recognized as a trailblazer in the financial planning industry. She is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Investment Manager, and founder of the New School of Finance. She is also an author. Her book Worry-Free Money is a national bestseller. Shannon has built her career around helping ordinary people navigate the economic climate. Listen to today’s episode to hear more about how Shannon arrived at her business model, why she believes emotions matter in financial planning, and her unique approach to referrals. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What Shannon’s firm does and who they serve What prompted Shannon to start a financial planning firm How Shannon makes her business model work Why emotions matter in financial planning How to provide financial advice that takes emotion into account How Shannon’s courses relate to her practice What the client experience looks like for Shannon’s clients Why Shannon doesn’t take referral arrangements Shannon’s thoughts on paying down debt Shannon’s upcoming book, Living Debt-free, coming out in January 2019 Upcoming projects that Shannon is excited about Shannon’s words of wisdom for financial planners who want to grow their business Links and Resources: New School of Finance Worry-free Money  Quotes from Shannon: “It’s easy for me to look back now and say “you can have it all, it’s a balance, blah, blah blah,” but I worked my butt off for a very long time working outrageous hours and evenings and doing free talks at every condo party room for a long time.” “Never take any client – anything – for granted.” “I think there’s nothing worse in the world than trying to get financial advice and then being priced away from it.” Shannon is a known financial p

Download Episode! Shannon McLay started the Financial Gym back in 2013 where she focused on helping those in their 20’s and 30’s manage their money. Over time, she has blogged on Financially Blonde, as well as started the Martinis and Your Money Podcast. We discuss: Shannon's background in personal finance Why Shannon started the Financial Gym How the Financial Gym works and how to join The future of the Financial Gym Links from the show: Financial Gym Oprah Super Soul Conversations Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill Connect with Mabel: @thefinancialgym on Instagram @FinancialGym on Twitter @theshannonmclay on Twitter @theshannonmclay on Instagram Connect with Shannon McClay on LinkedIn

Motivation, inspiration, sweet scenery: this episode has it all! And that’s because we’re talking to Shannon O'Donnell, a responsible tourism advocate who was named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year for her work helping travelers use grassroots tourism as a force for good. Shannan accomplishes this through Grassroots Volunteering, the world’s largest database of social enterprises empowering travelers to connect to causes and communities in the places they travel, and her book The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook.   Shannon also founded A Little Adrift, a massive resource for travellers spanning more than 100 countries and tens of thousands of readers. For all those aspiring travelers out there who have “a trip around the world” tucked away in their bucket list, this site is a resource that makes international travel a reality.   “Curiosity: the single best way to discover the greatest things in life!” –Shannon O'Donnell   We also discuss: Shannon started travelling in 2008... and then never stopped What it took to start A Little Adrift 10 years ago, as an early female travel blogger How wi-fi and 3G changed travel Why Shannon wrote The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook Connecting to cultures through food How you, me, and we can travel in a way that builds and supports the world community How American consumption and production is changing behaviors in Oaxaca, Mexico (and not changing other traditions) Standout snacks from Shannon’s travels Travelling as a vegetarian What exactly are social enterprises & what makes a good one? Conscious purchasing habits Shannon’s next project, a book about using travel as a force for good   Shannon’s Recipe for Transformative Travel:   Find the way you’re going to connect: a social enterprise, through food, whatever. Stay curious and ask questions. You have to genuinely want to learn! Find a way to leave the place you travel better than when you arrived.   Resources: Learn more at alittleadrift.com Want to make a difference? Check out grassrootsvolunteering.org The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook by Shannon O'Donnell   Shannon O'Donnell’s Bio: Shannon O’Donnell is a responsible tourism advocate and was named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year for her work helping travelers use grassroots tourism as a force for good.   Through her writing, photography, and speaking she shares stories that encourage other travelers to not only explore the world, but to understand how travel impacts local communities and cultures.   She founded both A Little Adrift and Grassroots Volunteering, which is the world’s largest database of social enterprises empowering travelers to connect to causes and communities in the places they travel. Just Forking Around is produced by Podcast Masters

Shannon Wilburn is the co-founder and CEO of Just Between Friends, North America's leading children's and maternity consignment sales event franchise. Her business is so much more than a big sale - it’s changing lives for her franchisees, and for those who live in their communities. Listen to hear her inspiring story, including the life-changing event that started it all, the impact her business has had on families across the country, and what it takes to be a Just Between Friends franchisee. What We Cover  * Introducing Shannon Wilburn  * Overview of Just Between Friends and the inspiration behind it  * Why Shannon decided to make Just Between Friends a franchise  * The importance of digging into franchisee satisfaction  * The benefits of buying a service-based franchise  * The six stages of franchising  * What it costs to become a Just Between Friends franchisee  * Training and support Just Between Friends franchisees can expect to receive  * Who is the ideal Just Between Friends franchisee?  * Decoding Item 19 in the FDD  * The importance of mission and values for Just Between Friends    * Erin’s three questions Resources We Mention  * Just Between Friends  * Franchise Business Review  * The Six Stages of Franchising  * StrengthsFinder 2.0  * Pinot’s Palette Get Inspired by Shannon  * “Franchisees need to be nurtured, they need to, they need hand holding sometimes, but you also have to be able to give the ones who need independence, independence.”  * “People who are looking to purchase a franchise need to be aware that they're coming into a system with rules. It’s like coming into a family who already has the rules set. If you make the decision to join the family, you have to look at the rules and see if they’re something you feel like you can do, and if it’s something you feel like you want to be a part of.”  * “I'm always giving the advice that you need to look at the franchise satisfaction because of the franchisees aren't satisfied in the brand, there's a reason they're not satisfied and you need to figure out why that is.”  * “When you choose a brand to purchase, you are partnering with that brand and you're partnering with every other franchisee that's a part of that system, whether good or bad.”  * “We're looking for someone who can operate an event and market the heck out of it because that's what it's going to take in our brand. Now, if you're looking at a different brand, maybe they need you to be great at finance and great at administration. So you need to look at that and think, okay, is this the right fit for my personality and my skillset?”  * “I really encourage couples, especially married couples, to talk about their expectations when it comes to business ownership and see if the hours that are going to be needed and the brand are something that they really think that they could put into it.”  * “You don't have to be good at everything because everyone is not good at everything. You have weaknesses and it's okay to have weaknesses, but you need to play to your strengths and work and your strengths and pay someone else to work in your weaknesses.”  * “Look at your goals, like what do you want to achieve by purchasing the franchise and what do you want your life to look like?” What Do You Think? We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a review on iTunes. Your honest reviews help others discover the series and start their franchise journeys. Let’s Stay Connected  * Franchise Rising Website  * Franchise Rising Facebook  * Franchise Rising Instagram  * Franchise Rising Twitter  * Franchise Rising YouTube   Subscribe to the show to hear more episodes like this!

054: **Anniversary Episode ** Launching a Podcast and Facebook Group with Shannon Crow   Welcome to The Connected Yoga Teacher one-year anniversary episode! Episode 001 of The Connected Yoga Teacher was launched on February 24th, 2017 and here we are, just over one year later on episode 054. Shannon's vision to provide a platform for yoga teachers to connect between trainings has grown in a way that she could never have imagined. Always reading about and researching yoga topics, Shannon wanted to support other yoga teachers by sharing important and relevant information. She has invited a variety of guests to share valuable knowledge about a wide array of subject matters such as running a yoga business, pelvic health, eating disorders, yoga and social media, re-thinking stretching, and the importance of trauma-informed yoga. Shannon provides a behind-the-scenes look at creating and maintaining The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group and the work put into the podcast each and every week. She also shares more about herself; her vulnerabilities and her view on making mistakes. With much gratitude, we want to thank our listeners for taking this journey with us. Downloading the podcast and engaging with and supporting one another on The Connected Facebook Group keeps this community thriving. Thank you also to The Connected Yoga Teacher team -- Rob, Laura, Samantha and every single listener. 2:25 Shannon's journey that led her to the creating a podcast for yoga teachers and the fear that accompanied that   4:40 Brainstorming in her red journal and finding the common thread was wanting to help yoga teachers   5:10 Why Shannon thinks supporting other yoga teachers is so important   5:40 How Shannon got her ideas for topics- from yoga consulting, connecting with and interviewing experts, reading articles   6:40 The Connected Yoga Podcast team   9:55 If you're interested in making a podcast or creating content   10:05 Some of the content Shannon wanted to include in the podcast and choosing her guest   11:05 The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group- creating and maintaining the group   12:05 Podcast listener and TCYT FB group member Barbara Peter's question for Shannon: “Would you please do a podcast about everything you do behind the scenes to make everything in The Connected Yoga Teacher group page so wildly successful. Every minute detail. Hold nothing back.”   13:00 Naming the podcast and making the choice to avoid asking others to join, hoping to grow the group organically   14:20 July 2017 (5 months into the podcast)- 346 members, a solid foundation had been built with Shannon working hard to keep the members engaged   14:55 Nov 2017 (9 months into the podcast) -1000 members, great questions and content posted regularly by members   15:35 February 2018 (the one-year anniversary of the podcast)- over 2000 people (100 people added just this week!)   15:40 3 question set-up for those that want to join a group, post questions to start discussions, post questions on behalf of other teachers   16:55 The challenge of making a welcome post that you can pin to the top of the group page, the purpose of the welcome post and tagging people in the group   18:25 Shannon's TCYT Facebook Group welcome post   20:40 Context of people's posts when it's in writing, in text, easy misunderstandings challenges in moderating the group   23:35 Online negativity and taking a look at your own reaction to posts, avoiding the knee-jerk reaction- “Can you say that in a more vulnerable way?”     Related episode: 051: Yoga and (Anti-) Social Media with Carol Horton, PhD   24:50 Question from Shelly Prosko of Prosko Physio Yoga: “My question for you relates to compassion and sense of community and connection...What is one thing that you've failed at or made a mistake of you're struggling with right now if you can get a little vulnerable if you feel comfortable…”   27:25 Shannon reflects her on making mistakes, owning up to them, embracing them, how her view of mistakes has changed over time   36:15 When Shannon thought she was ready to launch the podcast and what she still had to consider   Related Episode: 005: Set and Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Eckdahl   37:50 Steps needed make TCYT podcast   42:20 How Shannon got Schedulicity as a sponsor   44:30 Automation and engaging with guests and listeners through emails   46:40 Show notes and our desire to have a great summary, quotes, timestamps and links   47:50 How profit can be made through podcasts   48:40 Shannon's began using Facebook Live as a way to engage her audience   49:30 Shannon's Facebook Launch Party Event   51:40 TCYT downloads statistics   52:50 Shannon's final thoughts and voicemail by TCYT podcast listener Haunani Drake   Contact us:   Email: info@theconnectedyogateacher   Voicemail: The Connected Yoga Teacher Website (click on the ‘Send Shannon a Voicemail') Links   Seth Godin's Podcast 01: Akimbo- The Grand Opening- a great episode about launching a podcast   Dr. Kristin Neff's website: Self-Compassion.org   Accessible Yoga Conference- June 22nd-24th, 2018 at the University of Toronto   Related TCYT Podcast Episodes:   051: Yoga and (Anti-) Social Media with Carol Horton, PhD   009: Kegels, Mula Bandha and Pelvic Health with Shelly Prosko   005: Set and Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Eckdahl   Facebook Live Show: The Connected Yoga Teacher   The Connected Teacher Facebook Group   The Connected Yoga Teacher Launch Party Facebook Event Page   The Connected Yoga Teacher Launch Party Facebook Event Video   Mama Nurture Teacher Training (RPYT)   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity

For episode 39 we take an in depth look at the current landscape to demystify the common misconceptions at the intersection of group fitness operations and technology solutions. For an increasing number of Group Fitness Managers in 2017, it's the growing demand to seamlessly tie in the scheduling, communication, metrics and substitution of fitness instructors through the cloud that is causing a major disruption in our industry. To help uncover what will be of most service to our industry's GroupX space, we're learning from the Founder of GroupX Pro, Shannon Fable, an experienced business and program developer in the health and wellness space with over 20 years in the industry who specializes in group fitness operations. As you'll learn from Shannon, with all the fragmented offerings, types of classes, fitness instructors, number of studios, equipment fees and other variables needed to run a successful Group X program, we identify just how the landscape has changed so dramatically over the past two decades and why now the hardest part for operators is stepping back to understand the best technology solutions and what continuing education courses will support their GFI's. What are the core competencies for Group Fitness Managers and instructors at the pivotal crossroad of technology, personality, and programming? The answer to that question and many more takeaways for club owners, operators, and fitness pros in this episode with Shannon Fable. About Shannon Fable Shannon Fable is an experienced business and program developer in the health and wellness space. With 20 years in the industry, she has presented and educated in six continents on group fitness, personal training, management, business development and time management.  With a proven track record for assessing needs and developing programs, systems, and structure for a wide variety of businesses in the fitness industry, she has also carved out time to write, mentor, and star in over 25 fitness and management related DVDs.  Shannon is a certified Book Yourself Solid® Business Coach interested in helping fitness professionals navigate the industry and find their place. She owns both Balletone® and Sunshine Fitness Resources. Most notably, along with her developer husband, she co-created and founded GroupEx Pro®, a revolutionary software designed to streamline and operationalize the management and marketing of group fitness programs for health clubs. Listen To Episode 039 As Shannon Uncovers How SaaS solutions can seamlessly tie in the scheduling, communication, metrics and substitution of fitness instructors through the cloud Understanding the project management side of GFM/GFI technology: How to give yourself a good timeline and carve out space for implementation Exploring the 3 core competencies of the GFM/GFI landscape How being able to see "past the dollar signs" drives long term revenue and member retention Why GFM's must hire and inspire the right team that's willing to embrace technology first Why setting up technology requires such an interesting skillset Shannon's method for reducing inputs for better outputs: How to distil down to what you need to the desired result Why Shannon believes that core competencies for group fitness is knowing the body and how it works but the other is how they interact connect and communicate with customers  Why Group X are "scared to rock the boat" How technology disruption is changing the GFM/GFI landscape  How to adapt and integrate new technology for serving the group fitness environment  GroupEx Pro® Case Study: YMCA Twin Cities Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Shannon believes that the technology barriers to entry in the fitness industry have never been lower, but at the end of the day we must to educate fitness professionals and teams about how they are going to use integrity and intention behind the technology.  No matter what technology solution a club deploys, it is essential for leadership to focus on the outcome and ask" "What do we need to do in the on-boarding process and in training to truly get to the outcome we want?"  From 20 years of working in GroupX, Shannon teaches operators to first hire and inspire the right team that's willing to embrace technology instead of saying "this is how we've always done it let's just keep doing it this way." The biggest core competency of group fitness is ultimately to motivate and inspire people and groups to move more, and more often. The use of cloud-based fitness technology helps to support this by increasing gamification, communication, and engagement to the members that need it most.  Power Quotes From Shannon "We have a lot of people trying to infiltrate the fitness space that know technology but that don't necessarily understand the nuances of what happens in clubs."  -  Shannon Fable on the Fitness + Technology Podcast "It's making sure that you hire and inspire the right team that's willing to embrace technology instead of saying 'this is how we've always done it, let's just keep doing it this way' and I think that's tough, because a lot of group fitness managers and personal training managers don't get into the space from a traditional business background so they may not have had to deal with technology." -  Shannon Fable on the Fitness + Technology Podcast "Setting up technology requires such an interesting skillset because it's not just about being able to utilize the program, it's about being able to see the big picture and what you want to accomplish with the technology, to then distill it down to what you must input to get to the desired output." - Shannon Fable on the Fitness + Technology Podcast Resources Mentioned From Shannon Group Ex Pro Group Ex Pro on Facebook Shannon Fable's Website Shannon Fable on Linkedin Shannon Fable on IDEA Connect Shannon Fable on Twitter Shannon Fable on Instagram Shannon Fable in Club Industry FTP Episode #015 Dave Wright: MYZONE & The Current State of Wearables Club Industry: Shannon Fable - Should Your Fitness Studio Be Dependent on Personalities or Programs? The 2017 FIT-C Tech Trends Report Orange Theory Fitness Stages Flight Cycling David Allen: Getting Things Done IHRSA Leadership Fitness Industry Leadership Council - ILC Thanks To Our Outstanding Sponsors Bryan O’Rourke and his family of companies including Vedere Ventures, Integerus Advisors, and many more. If you are looking for unmatched guidance, capital, insights or a great speaker or facilitator, Bryan and his partners are the go to resource for your organization. To learn more visit bryankorourke.com The Fitness Industry Technology Council, your non-profit resource for reliable technology information supported by forward looking brands who are seeking to drive increased technology adoption in the fitness industry. Make a difference and join FIT-C at fittechcouncil.org today Check out Bryan and his partner Robert Dyer's recent book "9 Partnership Principles: A Story of Life Lessons" which is available now on Amazon.com

This week, it's Part 2 of our very, very, extra special commission series about the 1996 Olympics, this time brought to you by Club Gym Nerd member Kris. Brave Kris channeled Lilia Podkopayeva and rose to Mount Olympus as a true and eternal hero by asking us to talk about the explosion of world champions that was the 1996 WOMEN'S ALL-AROUND FINAL! Thank you so much for supporting the show, Kris!   Jessica and Spencer discuss: Withdrawals! Kerri's foot and its many, varied costumes throughout the all-around final Marinescu being replaced by Amanar because Marinescu "didn't work hard enough." HRRRRMMMM (4:16) Romania's admitted age falsification, featuring conspiracy theories about why those medals have never been stripped but China's have (8:16) How we got here: an ode to compulsories Lilia's compulsory floor is what dreams are made of Why Shannon's compulsory beam is a CLINIC on what beam is supposed to be Compulsory bars scoring was crazy-town Rotation 1 (13:20) Intro fluff about what a failure it is to get silver or bronze Khorkina's no-look salute and perfect "Phantom of the Opera" beam soundtrack Was Gogean really "predictable" and "not that exciting"? Spencer spends 715 minutes on the epic LITTLE ROZA GALIEVA fluff (31:52) The most overtly sexual floor routine in the history of gymnastics Rotation 2 Khorkina's brilliant Carmen floor routine, meerkat impression, and...month-long hospital trip??? Pod tucks her legs on bars. Was her score fair? Shannon's bat toes, insane beam save, and why you have to pay close attention to her leo The Mo salto. The end Kochetkova's beam set is the best argument for D-scores Was NBC more positive back in 1996? Rotation 3 (1:08:14) American hopes are dashed on the floor in a stream of tears "Stop crying. There's people everywhere." Why Steve Nunno's behavior was completely unacceptable So many camera flashes. Because safety and security didn't exist in 1996. Overtly patriotic leos: Yea or Nay? Theories about who picked Simona Amanar's floor music, which may or may not involve horcruxes Lily Pod makes her Soviet grandmother proud with her perfection Rotation 4 Why Podkopayeva always had the edge heading into the final rotation and didn't "take advantage of others' mistakes" Khorkina misses bars and begins an Olympic AA tradition How should the Romanians have actually ranked? Contradictory Mo Huilan fluffs Mo's floor heartbreak and potential chicken-dance penalty The final result You could tie for medals! What a concept! Piskun kisses Pod on the nose because too adorable for words The most insulting interview in NBC's history Bela and Nunno try to out-Trump each other SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here with brand new membership tiers, commission your own episode, or commission your own segment. Buy some of our awesome merchandise here. GYMCASTIC LEOTARD CONTEST WHAT: A GymCastic crystal logo leotard, custom made to fit by Rebecca’s Moms Leotards HOW TO ENTER: Tell us who would you want to compete against in your custom-made GymCastic leo. Tag @GymCasitc and @RebeccasMomLeo on Twitter or  Instagram DEADLINE: Sunday, June 25th. Random Winner announced last podcast in June on the 28th RELATED EPISODES 255: 1996 Olympic Team Final (Commissioned) 225: 1992 Olympics Recap with Wendy Bruce (Commissioned) 185: 2008 Olympic All-Around Finals (Commissioned) 254: Vanessa Atler 148: Shannon Miller 186: Amanda Borden 38: Svetlana Boginskaya 252: Myths, Legends, and Unexpected Moments in Gymnastics History (Commissioned) 231: The Rise and Fall of Ukrainian Gymnastics 17: Growing Up In The Soviet Gymnastics System And Training At Round Lake 15: Joan Ryan Author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes 223: Tasha Schwikert 200: Alicia Sacramone 197: Betty Okino 31: Elise Ray 28: Kristen Maloney 19: Andreea Raducan  

Take just 2 minutes and win prizes by telling us about you in our Creative Language Learning Podcast Listener Survey.In Episode 25, I enjoyed a conversation with Shannon Kennedy. Shannon writes the travel, language and life blog Eurolinguiste. She's a musician. And knows seven languages.During the course of this interview I took the neatest notes I have ever written. My guest Shannon Kennedy just has that effect on you. She's calm, considered and very experienced in language learning. You'll hear about: Why Shannon's blog a language learning blog with travel tips and recipes How to take responsibility for your books and apps What it takes from you when you study with a teacher What it's like to study a language as an introvert How becoming a musician can make you a fantastic language learner The Benefits of Language Switching The lovely lovely word indulge Tips of the WeekShannon's choice of the week was tip 3, because transliteration can help you no matter if you are learning another writing system or an unusual grammar structure.1) Join a Choir, learn a language 2) Use Mind Maps for learning a new language (here's an article about this in German) 3) Use transliteration to master foreign writing systemsTips and Links from this Podcast The Digital Language Collective Eurolinguiste Shannon sings and plays the Sax Guest Post: How to Learn French as a Food Lover Don't forget to us about you in our Creative Language Learning Podcast Listener Survey. Thanks so much! Special Guest: Shannon Kennedy.