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In this episode, we welcome special guest Xero Gravity. She's a podcaster, writer, and personality who specializes in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. We discuss the impact and influence of black horror both historically and in the modern cinematic landscape. Plus, we talk about some of our favorire horror physical media releases, and share our reactions to recent films such as 'Opus', 'Nosferatu', and 'Late Night with the Devil'. (Song: CRUSH x Playboi Carti & Travis Scott)

CRYPTZ follows an aspiring rap group into the world's grossest looking club, where they must fight against sexy stripper vampires in a film that is in no way like FROM DUSK TILL DAWN! We're joined this week by the amazing Xero Gravity from Blerdy Massacre, who helps us explore the history of low-budget Black horror and where CRYPTZ fits into that lineage.  Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli  Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck  Logo by Doug McCambridge  Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks  YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks  Next week's episode: Dragonworld 

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Jazz and Xero discuss Tom Brown and Daniel Gray's short ‘Teeth' (2015). We dive into relatable horror, iconic narration, and dental health in America.Premise: This is the story of a man with a misguided and intense focus – one which started in his youth and carried on to old age. His life events are chronicled through the loss of his teeth – and how his obsessive efforts to amend what was damaged bring on yet further destructionConnect with your co-hosts:> Jazz: @girlthatsscary> Xero Gravity: @xghorror / @blerdymassacre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the People Under The Scares! Your weekly horror podcast fix with a hint of comedy. This week we are joined by Xero Gravity and Sharai The Slayer of Blerdy Massacre, a podcast you can go to for all things horror, sci-fi, fantasy & pop-culture. We catch up, play 'F*** Marry Kill and discuss the holy horror classic, The Exorcist. Movie Discussion starts @ 26:01 Follow our guests below @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blerdy-massacre/id1611214850 https://open.spotify.com/show/3pTKraxgTOXmJPhJWZAPrz?si=dc667dc4a8ef42bc https://x.com/blerdymassacre https://x.com/xghorror https://x.com/misssharai Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive content each month ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Peopleunderscares⁠⁠ Hit us up on social media at @People_Scares with your thoughts on the podcast and Peopleunderscares@gmail.com for all business inquiries.   Podcast Intro Music by Daj Jordan. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dajjordanuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Logo by Rico  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Podcast: Twitter & Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/People_Scares⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/people_scares/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠    ⁠       Follow Hosts:  Mike  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/Thackerybinx86/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Thackerybinx86⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thackerybinx86/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bobby ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/BobbyTorrez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/bobbytorrez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BobbyTorrez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bobbytorrez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/people-under-the-scares/message

Summary: After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence. Feat. Xero Gravity

Try not to wolf out because we're talking about John Landis' classic, An American Werewolf in London (1981). Backpacking along with us is Xero Gravity, who went on a werewolf binge and has recommendations! Up for discussion: Alex's underdeveloped character, urban set pieces, dirty movie theaters, and British rural horror. Plus: a queer reading of David and Jack's relationship, Jewish horror, an unsexy sex scene, and extended tangents about werewolf anatomy. References: > Matt Geiger. “The Secret Queer Subtext of 'An American Werewolf in London'” Incluvie > Marisa Mercurio. “Queer Moon Rising / The Love of a Good Woman Won't Save You: Queer Narratives in An American Werewolf in London (1981)” Ancillary Review of Books > Jon Spira. “I Think He's a Jew: The Werewolf's Secret” Video Essay. Arrow Physical Media Release Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote > Xero: @xghorror / @blerdymassacre Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Sharai and Xero Gravity discuss Olivia Loccisano's short ‘First Blood'. We talk about new meanings of girl dinner, the stigma surrounding periods, and possibly the most use of excellent bisexual lighting in a short film.Premise: A teenage girl goes through a bizarre transformation after she gets her first period. Taken from YouTubeConnect with your co-hosts:> Sharai: @misssharai / @NightmareFierce /@blerdymassacre> Xero: @idkgravity / @blerdymassacre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howdy friends! This month our Patrons voted for all of our main episodes. We are kicking off December with Martyrs (2008) & Martyrs (2015)! We are joined by our friend Xero Gravity this week. Tune in to hear us chop it up about these two flicks, grandmas, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Xero Gravity and Brother Ghoulish have discovered the ultimate kaiju quiz. Find us on social media @blerdymassacre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Sharai the Slayer and Xero Gravity are done spreading the Blerdy word around New York Comic Con and Brooklyn Horror Fest...for now. Find us on social media @blerdymassacre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Sharai the Slayer and Xero Gravity discuss all things Halloween! Find us on social media @blerdymassacre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Sharai the Slayer and Xero Gravity talk about video games! Find us on social media @blerdymassacre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Sharai and new co-host Xero discuss Felipe Vargas' short ‘Milk Teeth'. They talk about the disturbing origins of the phrase milk teeth, blerd out about this creature, and talk about how messed up these potential parents at the orphanage are.Premise: An orphanage spirals into mayhem when a boy discovers a shadowy creature who comes to collect more than just the children's teeth...Connect with your co-hosts:> Sharai: @misssharai / @NightmareFierce /@blerdymassacre> Xero Gravity: @idkgravity / @blerdymassacre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror content creator Xero Gravity hops on the show to help us recap the month of July. This was an important month for horror as it marked the premiere of Talk to Me, the new film that's causing all the buzz. Aside from that we talk shark films, Cobweb, and the James Wan-iverse.Make sure to give Xero a follow on all social medias, ​⁠, and check out her podcast, Blerdy Massacre.Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyloOb0puVCXDjJ_ZiPYqgVisit our website: https://pvdhorror.com/Special thanks to DJ Cryptkicker for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @djcryptkicker or the following:https://djcryptkicker.bandcamp.com/album/shock-around-the-clockhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-cryptkicker/1536351234https://open.spotify.com/album/1KUi9ntDa5eYughfOvfxNY

Sharai the Slayer and Xero Gravity talk all things Swarm! Find us on social media @blerdymassacre to give us a buzzz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had multiple technical difficulties, sorry that Garrett sounds like he is an abandoned subway tunnel!There's only one way out of New York and that's through the roach-infested underground! The boys are joined by Xero Gravity (Blerdy Massacre) to discuss Guillermo Del Toro's Mimic. We dive into mad scientist tropes, Del Toro's early fascination with monsters, and the ultimately wasted potential of this scary yet relevant premise. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're treading into new territory coverieng our first TV series Ash vs The Evil DeadStalk Xero on social media:TwitterBlerdy MassacreStalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

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"Things get messy when you make a deal with the devil."Spooky season is well underway and this week we're giving praise to McG and Brian Duffield's fun as hell teen horror flick, THE BABYSITTER. The Wives Colangelo are joined by the illustrious host and podcaster Xero Gravity to talk about the brilliance of Samara Weaving, the female gaze, embracing "unelevated horror," and why we need more "f*ck off" horror movies. ---------Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom--------Follow Xero on social media: @idkgravityListen to her podcast Blerdy Massacre!--------Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

This week, come join Sharai the Slayer and Xero Gravity for a talk about the Emmys #rootingforallblackwomen and find us on social media @blerdymassacre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent and Sharai are joined by Xero Gravity and Brother Ghoulish for a Fierce Blerdy Massacre of Paranormal Activity. Our art was created by Jed Martin. Check out his work at jedmartincreative.com. Music Credits: Composed/Produced by LaRob K. Payton LaRob K. Payton, piano/vocals, Jackson Kidder, bass, and Tiana Sorenson, vocals. Follow all of our social media at https://allmylinks.com/anightmareonfiercestreet Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content and merchandise at https://www.patreon.com/anightmarefierceonfiercestreet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fierce-street/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fierce-street/support

This week we got the chance to chat with Spooky Host and MC Xero Gravity. We talked about the 2013 zombie infection film World War Z starring Brad Pitt. Want to help this platform grow? Become a supporter : https://anchor.fm/monstrosities-voice/support Follow XERO GRAVITY on Social Media Instagram : @idkgravity Twitter : @idkgravity Facebook : @idkgravity .... Links for Reference..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKor7u_qdQs&t=186s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3utuBbQunc . . FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA . . Twitter : @MVHUPODCAST - Instagram : @MVHUPODCAST / @KFHORRORGROUP - www.kyfxhorror.com Audio Podcast : https://anchor.fm/monstrosities-voice . . . . Want to support this platform? DONATE? https://anchor.fm/monstrosities-voice/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monstrosities-voice/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monstrosities-voice/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monstrosities-voice/support

This week we're covering our second Pascal Laugier film, 2018's Incident in a Ghostland. C/W: misogyny, transphobia.Along for the ride is Blerdy Massacre co-host Xero Gravity, who joins us in getting increasingly aggravated with the Martyrs director the more we learn what he thinks he's doing with this film, which includes a lot of teen female abuse, a caricature trans woman villain and unabashed love for HP Lovecraft?!We're more forgiving of the twist, as well as the performances of Emilia Jones and Taylor Hickson (whose disfigurement on the film's set is another controversy Trace unpacks).Plus: TCM-meets-giallo production design, a sly police subversion, a groan-worthy typewriter and dolls everywhere.Reference: Robin Ono. “Horror and Transcendence: An Interview with Pascal Laugier” Rue MorgueQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Xero: @idkgravity / @blerdymassacreBe sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Trent, Sharai, and special guest Xero Gravity as they get into the classic unsung hero that is Sugar Hill. Please excuse the technical difficulties. Our art was created by Jed Martin. Check out his work at jedmartincreative.com. Music Credits: Composed/Produced by LaRob K. Payton LaRob K. Payton, piano/vocals, Jackson Kidder, bass, and Tiana Sorenson, vocals. Follow all of our social media at https://allmylinks.com/anightmareonfiercestreet Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content and merchandise at https://www.patreon.com/anightmarefierceonfiercestreet --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fierce-street/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fierce-street/support

Sisters can be a pain in the ass, or arm; am I right!? On today's episode, I'm joined by writer/host Xero Gravity to talk the cannibalistic coming-of-age film RAW (2017). We discuss sisterly bonds, sex education, and debate if cannibal movies are monster movies. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit! New Episodes every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out! Next up, we attempt some Christmas spirit talking ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE. Stalk Xero on social media: https://twitter.com/idkgravity (Twitter) Stalk me on social media: https://twitter.com/blooodyblunts (Twitter) https://instagram.com/blooodyblunts (Instagram) https://letterboxd.com/deva12ughn/ (Letterboxd) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMuWawbJAjuhtAuGjOgqltg?view_as=subscriber (YouTube) Bloody Blunts Cinema Club Original Theme by https://instagram.com/dre_from_ukraine (dre_from_ukraine)

In this very special season finale episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler finally brings in a film of his choosing. To close the first season of the show off in grand fashion, he sits down with two prominent creators in the world of horror, Xero Gravity and Ryan Kinney (AKA Brother Ghoulish), about the profound beauty and pain of Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021)! CW: Discussion of systemic racism, micro-aggressions, psychological abuse, generational trauma and societal pressure. The three discuss Junji Ito, generational trauma, weaponized academic jargon, satisfying kills, and, of course, aesthetics! Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below! Twitter: Chandler - @_Shockaholic Beauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPod Xero - @idkgravity Ryan - @BrotherGhoulish Links: Beauty of Horror BoH Webpage BoH Ko-Fi Email Xero Xero's Linktree Ryan Brother Ghoulish's Tomb Music by Karl Casey (White Bat Audio) Cover Art designed by JRGDrawing  Edited by Aviva Dassen If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate and subscribe! For more wonderful podcasts like this, be sure to check out anatamoyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! 

In this episode, Brother Ghoulish is joined by guest horror content creator Xero Gravity as we discuss horror characters who were turned into monsters. Follow Xero Gravity @idkgravity - Support this podcast at www.brotherghoulish.com 

This week, we sit down with content creator, cosplayer, writer, public speaker and all around badass Xero Gravity! We chat about how she got introduced to horror, her work in promoting and highlighting Black creators and creating a more inclusive space. Then we take it back to a slumber party when Xero was first introduced to M. Night Shyamalan's 2001 alien invasion thriller Signs! We talk about the religious aspect, side-eye Mel Gibson, discuss the found footage aesthetics and gush about how much we love M. Night. Follow Xero on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Ya'll!  Pull up & get into our latest GTS Review✨  This go round, we’re joined by Xero Gravity as we chop it up about the Korean creature feature The Host (2006) by Bong Joon Ho.  Get cozy and tune in!

Hey Ya'll!  Pull up & get into our latest GTS Review✨  This go round, we're joined by Xero Gravity as we chop it up about the Korean creature feature The Host (2006) by Bong Joon Ho.  Get cozy and tune in!

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John McAvoy spent the first 20 something years of his life as a high-profile career criminal. With an insatiable hunger for success and Britain’s most prolific robbers as his role models, McAvoy quickly became one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. In part two of this special double episode of Xero Gravity, Alice Brine finds out about the moment in time that changed John’s life forever. The moment that led to him becoming not only a career athlete, but an inspiration to children across the UK. Last week’s episode ended with John agreeing to one last favor for a friend in the UK. Hit play or read on to find out about the life-altering path that final favor led John down.

John McAvoy survived years spent as a high-profile career criminal. With an insatiable hunger for success and Britain’s most prolific robbers as his role models, McAvoy quickly became one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Today, he couldn’t be further away from the person he once was. His incessant drive, determination and desire to succeed is still there, only he’s discovered an outlet to channel it into that sees him not only helping himself, but helping others on a daily basis. In part one of this special two part episode of Xero Gravity, Alice Brine finds out about the years cycling in and out of prison that led McAvoy to the crossroads that would ultimately change his life forever.

When it comes to audio technology, which do you prefer: old-school analog, or modern digital? Rob Roy Campbell is proving that it pays to deliver the best of both worlds. His business, Electronaut, has been ‘long-game’ since day one. It all started with a passion for the product, and a desire to give people the means to record sound using high quality equipment that lasts. He speaks technically, but in a way that is incredibly informative and not at all that hard to understand. In this episode of Xero Gravity, Campbell breaks down the differences between digital and analog. And he shares his journey: from working at a printing company, to manufacturing equipment that's used by studios and musicians around the world.

Imagine landing not one but two dream jobs - what would that feel like? Adam Ü is making it happen, so we asked him. From the ski slopes of Myoko, Japan, to tropical waters of the Caribbean and beyond, Adam’s double life as a semi-professional skier and marine biologist is an enviable one. Inspired early in life to follow his love of outdoors and the ocean, Adam has put in the time and effort required to make his dream a reality.   “There's been a lot of luck, but it's also hell of a lot of work,” Adam told (his sister!) Elizabeth. “This is my dream and I'll do whatever I can do to make it happen.” Tune in to learn about the sacrifices that no one ever talks about. That plus how to juggle two jobs at once, and why work isn’t always about the money. Be inspired by Xero Gravity #82.  

Female pleasure is still largely a taboo topic in most societies, which is exactly why Lydia Daniller knew she needed to use her voice as an activist and storyteller to speak up. Driven to educate, inform and destigmatize, Lydia launched into a truly ambitious project: a sexual pleasure research website called OMGYES. This kind of honest radicalism isn’t new to Lydia - from early on in life she’s been crafting the unexpected through her love of poetry, photography and videography. “It takes a lot of bravery in general to do anything big and bold and new,” Lydia tells Elizabeth. “Trust in that thing that you want to do… Of course, you're going to doubt it, and of course you're going to be insecure at times.” Listen in as Lydia talks about making time for the things that are really important to you, and why sometimes the best move might just be to step back from something you started. Xero Gravity #81 – Get ready for a feel-good episode!

A laid-back carpenter by day, after hours you’ll find Jack Candlish crafting the perfect ride, one surfboard at a time… and he might just change the world while he’s at it. A nature lover with a passion for waves, Jack observed firsthand the contradiction between the tranquility of the ocean and the toxicity of polyurethane used to produce surfboards. The issue piqued Jack’s interest in building his own boards. Today, his eco-philosophy is the driving force behind Jack’s surfboard business, Organic Dynamic. “Sustainability for me means being able to do the things I love in ten, twenty, thirty years’ time,” Jack told Elizabeth. “It's important to try and make decisions now that will allow us to do that.” Tune in as Jack shares stories of entrepreneurial failure. That plus insight into the world of sustainable business, how to turn what you love into what you do, and enough surfing metaphors to keep you afloat for days. Xero Gravity #80 – it’s swell.

Kishshana Palmer is not your average not-for-profit consultant. A vivacious and lively entrepreneur, she’s a consultant who will both give you a hug and a kick in the pants. Kishshana’s built a business on being unique - which she says is both a blessing and a curse. “There have to be different shades to how you show up in the world,” she told Elizabeth. “The balance that I needed to strike was to be my most authentic self, while still helping folks to feel comfortable.” Kishshana’s bubbly attitude has led her down a successful career path as brand builder, coach, fundraiser, and self-confessed “solver” of things. It’s a career that she says has been plagued with both joy and failure - a crucial life lesson she’s hoping to impart to her daughter. Listen along as Kishshana shares insights on powering through the tough times and knowing when to take risks. Xero Gravity #79 - it’s a kick in the pants!

You’re climbing a gigantic cliff face, it’s 2,300 metres to the summit, and there’s no guarantee you’ll even get to the top… this sounds hard enough as it is, but imagine doing that without the use of your legs… Timmy O’Neill’s outlook in life is shaped by conquering what others would call the impossible. No matter how many times he’s failed, the decision to succeed has always been Timmy’s driving force. “Failure is a way forward,” says the professional rock climber, comedian, and founder of Paradox Sports, a nonprofit that runs adaptive climbing trips for people of all abilities and skill levels. Tune in to learn what it truly means to live life on the edge. Listen along to Timmy’s stories of trial and error, as he opens up about the people in his life who have inspired him to move mountains. He also makes amazing sound effects. Be uplifted with Xero Gravity #77!

From the streets of Melbourne, Australia, to the slopes of Boulder, Colorado, Sarah Riegelhuth is leading the way in an entrepreneurial streak. Sarah’s a firm believer that the old school dreams of owning a house or investing in stock won’t financially make or break us – but starting early and taking control is what makes all the difference.   “Money is just a tool. The only relationship you need to have with it is that you’re roughly in control of it,” she told Elizabeth.   Sarah’s ‘no bull’ attitude has seen her win awards, not just as a financial advisor but also as a best selling author. Sarah’s book - Get Rich Slow – paints financial education as something Gen Y desperately needs to talk more about, striking a chord with readers from the very first page. Tune in to discover what it takes to get rich slow. Hear Sarah share her blunt wisdom around how honesty will help you to build stronger relationships with employees and clients, and why acquiring personal wealth is actually pretty simple. The new and improved Xero Gravity – check it out!

Technology keeps many of us in a job, but is it soon to make us redundant? And, If technology is really helping us focus on what is most important to us, what does the future of the world look like? In this episode of Xero Gravity, Elizabeth Ü is joined by not one, but two, guests to discuss the future of work, how we spend our time and the role of technology in taking us there. Listen along as Abhijeet Dwivedi, COO at Zenefits and Jason Mills, director of sales and success at Expensify, join Elizabeth to talk about everything from robots to Kool-Aid. “This is a core commonality [among entrepreneurs], is the refusal to believe that this is just how things are done, the status quo. It's not,” Mills says. “Maybe 90% of just new start-ups fail, so not everyone achieves that, but that is fundamentally the belief that's driving someone to take this step, this leap of faith. It's that, ‘No. What we're doing right now is not the best, and I'm somebody who can effect that change.’ ” Tune in for plenty of fresh insights and lots of futuristic predictions - with a healthy side of skepticism, of course.

Needs something done? There’s always an app for that - or so the joke goes. But not all apps are created equal. The key to success? Get personal. App and mobile marketing expert Kelly Slessor dug through 40,000 app reviews last year. There was a strong common message: people like apps that are easy to use, and save them time, and can be personalized.   “[It’s] all about personalization,” she told Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U. “A space on my phone that is about me, there’s content for me personally. It's one of the biggest keys to the success of applications going forward.” Listen in to this episode of Xero Gravity to find out what people want in an app, whether you need one, and what’s coming in the future.

Tiring, lonely, tough. Daniel Flynn says this is the honest truth behind entrepreneurial success. And he should know, with a company that’s now worth more than $5 million, he’s no entrepreneurial rookie. “It’s crazy how hard some days are, but I think everyone goes through it,” the co-founder and managing director at Thankyou told Elizabeth U. “I think the illusion is that you're connected with a lot of people. There's all this excitement, but I think actually the process can be quite lonely, particularly when you're failing.” Tune in for a truthful conversation on the challenges of launching a new brand as a teenager. All that plus the inside scoop on the bottled water industry, how to play ball in a cut throat market, and why you should never use a good cause to sell a bad product. Xero Gravity 73 - we know you’ll love it!

He thought that there was no way to make a living doing the thing he loved most of all. Seven years later - he’s proving them all wrong! “There's the old Joseph Campbell saying of follow your bliss. But the other part of that I've found is to market your bliss... figuring out on an entrepreneurial sense how to connect your work with other people you will value that work.” In this episode we speak to Tom Fishburne, CEO at Marketoonist, about the power that internal and external pressures can have on taking the entrepreneurial leap of faith. Drawing on 20 years of marketing experience - and a lifetime of cartooning - Tom shares insight into the collision of marketing and illustration, and how he learned to be comfortable going against the norm. Xero Gravity #72 - don’t miss it!

An entrepreneur tends to work on their own, an intrapreneur launches new stuff from inside a company as an employee. How can each worldview work for you? GM and head of small business NA at PayPal, Amit Mathradas thinks they’re pretty similar. “It’s about passion, it’s about a desire to change the status quo, it’s about the ability to go drive a new wave or new form of thinking.” In this episode, Amit takes his passion for small business, and shines a light on digital payment innovation ahead of the approaching holiday season. Listen for some practical insights on seeing payments different during the silly season, and some incredible advice from Amit on innovating from the inside, out.   Xero Gravity #70 - check it out!

“Technology in the workplace is more of a dialogue now than ever before... It’s much more important to have a device you’re happy with, and the cloud is the reason for that.” Meet Angus Kidman, editor-in-chief at finder.com.au. He’s a self-confessed tech geek with an eye on just about anything IT. You name it - he knows about it! Tune in to Xero Gravity #68 as Angus gives the 411 on making the right tech choices for your business - and whether the rise of interconnectivity makes the Apple vs. PC debate redundant. Angus shares his insights on why technology has never been so important, and how businesses can leverage this to provide a flexible workplace for their employees and a better experience for their customers.

“We’re clear with our team about what we want but we also offer… the ability to work remotely. So if someone wants to go and live in Bali for a month and work from there, then we’re fine with that.” A passion for working hard and playing hard is what inspired Meryl Johnston to build her small business, Bean Ninjas. Less than 12 months on she has a small team of global employees, a growing client list and a shrinking timesheet. Tune in to Xero Gravity #65 as Meryl joins Elizabeth Ü for a conversation on crafting a well-balanced week. She’ll share tips on spending less time in the office and making more time for the good things in life, like surfing. And yes, it is possible.

Looking to get the most out of your small biz team? Want to build a vibrant and thriving working culture, but not sure how to go about it? In this episode of Xero Gravity we chat to Matt Rissell, CEO at Tsheets, about how awesome workplace culture and passionate people make for a truly magnificent day at the office. A people-first leader, Matt explains that great culture comes from encouraging feedback and listening first. “You have to trust each other enough to fight. The truth is if you're going to go fight and tell somebody why you disagree with them on something there's a level of vulnerability that takes place,” Matt says. “So I'm a big believer in having confrontation; good, healthy conflict face to face with each other.” Listen in as Matt shares tips on building a wonderful place for his employees to work, complete with open door policies, book clubs and even fly fishing.

Turns out that paid search marketing is a lot like marriage. At least that’s what Fernando Gomez, CEO at SpargoConnect LLC and paid search marketing expert, has come to believe.   “You don’t go up to somebody and say, ‘Hey, we just met.  Would you like to get married?’  That’s creepy.  But that’s the same thing we do with our ads or our marketing and so our customers will think, ‘I don’t even know you. We haven’t gone for coffee.’” In this episode of Xero Gravity, Fernando shares his secrets to paid search marketing success, with tactical tips on how to get the most value for money for your small business. Tune in to learn more about the phases of paid search marketing, how to ethically leverage competitor campaigns, and choosing the right platform for your audience.

Cyber security is the biggest threat to small business, often because - unlike large corporations - they lack the resources to commit to security. With an onslaught of modern security breaches, crooks are compromising business in order to attack or obtain customer details. Felix Shi - product security specialist at Xero joins host Elizabeth U on this week’s episode of Xero Gravity. Felix’s enthusiasm for cyber security will challenge listeners to really consider whether their own small business security is up to scratch. Anecdotes galore, Felix’s unique insight into the world of cyber security is educational and highly engaging. “Corporate espionage is a major problem and also scamming and ransomware in the recent years. There's been quite a few scams and ransomwares going around.”

If you wanted to get to know yourself better, what would you do? There’s a whole world of mindfulness that goes beyond breathing and meditation; And it starts with you. In this episode of Xero Gravity, we speak to Dandapani - a Hindu Priest, entrepreneur and speaker on self-development - about how mindfulness and concentration can make you a better small biz leader. “Life is finite. I don’t believe life is short. The other thing that’s finite is my energy. I only have so much energy in each day, and I need to be wise in taking my finite amount of energy and investing it in the people and things that truly matter to me.” Tune in to find out why you’re doing mindfulness wrong and how to change your approach to maximize success in your business, and your life!

Omnichannel means building trust with customers through having the same products, the same pricing and the same look and feel across multiple channels. If you’re an e-retailer and you’re not on Amazon, then you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. Over 40% of all online shoppers are searching for products on Amazon first. To learn more about the nuts and bolts of omnichannel for small business, Kevin McKeand who heads up Strategic Business Development and Partnerships at BigCommerce joins Elizabeth U this week on Xero Gravity. Kevin walks us through what an omnichannel strategy is, how to execute it and what benefits small businesses can expect. So if you’re a small business with your own brand or unique product, then to increase your sales, you need to make sure your product is searchable in as many online marketpplaces as possible because that’s where your consumers are.

Public speaking, pitching, talking and listening - communication is integral to every aspect of business ownership and is one skill that directly impacts success. Just like any other skill, to be an effective communicator, you need to practice. And this week’s guest, Dr. Ebony Utley, associate professor at California State University Long Beach, will tell you why. “Communication requires iteration and reiteration just like every other aspect of your business because how you’re describing the business today is not how you’re going to describe it this time next year.” This week on Xero Gravity, Dr. Utley joins Elizabeth U and shares insight around effectively communicating with your audience, peers, co-workers, family, friends and most importantly, yourself. So listen in, because being an effective communicator is as much about your ability to listen to how the people in your world want to be communicated to.

Flexible, yet fickle, freelancing is a choice of work that won’t suit the non-persistent. But for those of you hooked to this ad-hoc way of life - it’s important to know when you’re negotiating a project price, you’re also negotiating the experience and what it means for your individual brand. Bobby McGill, founder of Branding in Asia Magazine and life-long freelance writer has landed roles writing for some of the world’s most regarded newspapers, has interviewed ex-president of the United States George W. Bush and has founded a number a online and print magazines. Bobby sits in with Elizabeth U on Xero Gravity to discuss Negotiating as a freelancer and all it entails, from dealing with rejection, to knowing what you’re worth and rubbing shoulders with some of the most famous people in history.

The life of an artist is typically all or nothing and so is their taxable income. As such, many accountants don’t have the patience to guide creative clients through the motions of each financial year. Introducing Paco, founder and director of the HellYeah Group - a boutique bookkeeping agency aimed at creative folk needing financial support. Paco joins Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U to discuss some of the financial holes creatives find themselves in and how she assists them in getting their finances and lives on track. “For a lot of people it’s feast or famine so a lot of times they have to come up with the patchwork of incomes or different revenues streams and at the beginning at least you either have to have a pile of cash that you can rely on or you need to hustle your ass off so you can build a pile of cash so that you have flexibility there in terms of cash flow timing,” says Paco. Listen in for more recommendations from Paco and to hear about her incredible entrepreneurial journey. It’s brave and completely inspiring.

From a small town in New Zealand to founder of a global cloud accounting software company, Xero CEO Rod Drury weighs in on electric car company Tesla and what the brand is doing to disrupt the consumer vehicle space. Rod joins Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U to discuss the parallels between Tesla’s global strategy and how small businesses can think large and grow beyond their local community. “It’s really exciting for small businesses, because exporting used to be about manufactured goods, now we can use all of this great technology to export and to do commerce, all over the world,” explains Rod. Rod’s entrepreneurial fire blazes through this episode of Xero Gravity. Listen in for some serious inspiration from some of the greatest businessmen on the planet.

Be empowered. With a plethora of CRM products on the market, you’re encouraged to trial something that works for you and your business. This week’s Xero Gravity guest is Joe Malcoun, CEO at Nutshell - a CRM for SMBs. He swings by to chat with host, Elizabeth U about some of the misconceptions small business owners have about integrating CRM into their business processes. He says: “If you don’t enjoy the way it looks and feels and the way that you interact with it you’re not going to use it and then that becomes like this burden and it becomes this like thing that hangs over your head because you’ve paid for this solution and you know you’re not using it.” To get the most out of CRM expert Joe Malcoun for your small business, be sure to tune in!

Customers - you can’t build a successful small business without them. But how can you attract new customers at the same time as retaining old ones? And what sort of marketing technology should you be using?This week Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U chats to Ron Cates, director of digital marketing education at Constant Contact, and Megan Roth, marketing manager at Insightly, about ways to attract and retain customers in the digital era.“Many business owners are in digital diapers. They didn't open their business because they were interested in becoming an online marketer or digital marketer. They got it because they love pool and they wanted to open a place that sells pool tables,” Ron told Elizabeth.Tune in to find out how to make digital marketing work for your business and the power of CRM and the cloud when it comes to attracting and retaining customers.

Don’t let the thought of payroll weigh you down. It turns out that a little bit of homework and some extra organization can go a long way when it comes to avoiding those pay day headaches. This week Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U chats to Mark Pinard, director of product marketing and strategy of global payroll at Xero. With more than a decade of experience in the industry, Mark shares insight on the evolution of payroll platforms from self-service to hybrid and cloud. “Bigger, better and most expensive isn’t always the best. You've really got to do your homework and understand the best fit for your business because there can be a cheaper solution out there for you,” Mark told Elizabeth. Tune in to find out what to look for when selecting a payroll platform that’s right for your business, and how you can stay organized when it comes to filing and taxes.

It’s the most common trap and biggest money-drain on your business; hiring the wrong person. It’s time to implement a stringent and detailed hiring process in order to help your company become its best version yet. This week Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U chats to Anthony Bucci, Founder & CEO of online motorcycle retailer RevZilla. Anthony’s passion for hiring the right person is undeniable, he shares his learnings from those first handful of hires made at RevZilla and offers invaluable insight into how to grow your best team. Listen in to hear more about RevZilla’s rigorous hiring process. Named one of the top 50 places to work in America by Fortune Magazine and with turnover less that 12%, you know they’re on to something.

Even word of mouth referrals significantly increase for small businesses investing in digital marketing. If you’re intimidated by the cost of the investment, you’ll be pleased to know there are options available no matter how deep your pockets. This week Xero Gravity host Elizabeth U chats to Michael Mothner, Founder & CEO of online marketing firm WPromote. Michael busts some myths around digital marketing and inspires us all with his entrepreneurial mantra; Making Mondays Suck Less. “It embodies our belief that, if we love what we do and we do a great job it's going to bleed over.  Our clients are going to see the fruits of it.  Their Mondays aren't going to suck and it's kind of this virtuous cycle. ” So if you love what you do, listen in for some digital marketing tips you can implement immediately to further grow your small business.

SEO. Many business owners make the mistake of thinking it’s a one-time thing, but it turns out that investment in search engine optimization is actually one of the fastest ways to grow brand awareness and reputation for your business. This week on Xero Gravity hosts Elizabeth U and Gene Marks are joined by Rand Fishkin, SEO wizard and founder of Moz to talk about the importance of optimizing your website and how it’s changing with social and mobile. “For a tremendous number of businesses, I would say an overwhelming majority today search is a part or a big part of how consumers find you, how they compare you against others,” Rand said.   Tune in to discover why you should invest in SEO and how you should get started.

14.6 million self-employed Americans pay a 15.3% self-employment tax (made up of SSI and Medicare), federal, state and local. It sounds like a lot of headaches, but it doesn’t have to. Enter David Emmerman, partner, Boyle & Associates LLC, tax preparers since 2001, and Rafael Alvarez, CEO and founder at Atax, specializing in tax prep, payroll and bookkeeping. Together these two gentleman, along with Elizabeth and Gene, break down tax misconceptions and mistakes, and share real solutions that’ll help you get yours right. So when you tune in to Xero Gravity #39, have these in mind: Know how a Schedule C works? Tracking business expenses? Organized your receipts? Understand quarterly taxes? Plus, you’ll hear about Elizabeth’s dance moves, how Gene almost made her tear her hair out (unrelated), avoiding the IRS, and the sweet new Xero Tax Touch app!

Social media is huge. So how do you make sure you’re taking advantage of the right social channels to connect with customers? For social media to deliver, creative thinking, a rock-solid strategy and dedicated time are first and foremost. A combination that’ll bring your audience to you and help you find them. Which is where Xero Gravity #38 comes in. Special guests Mychelle Mollot, CMO at Klipfolio, and Raheela Nanji, director at Ree Consulting Inc., together with Elizabeth and Gene, get into the nitty gritty of social media for small business. Topics run the gamut from which social media platforms are right for you to the ever-evolving world of hashtags to vanity metrics. Plus, Mychelle Mollot invokes the name Moz, who just happens to be led by Rand Fishkin, who just happens to be a very-near-future guest — 3/23!

“If you're a business that has a strong public constituency network, a lot of fans, I would seriously think about how to convert them into investors, because once you convert them into investors, you’re also converting them into your fan base, marketers and loyal customers.” It’s one of the juicy nuggets Michael Shuman, renowned economist, educator, author and community economic developer, shares with Elizabeth and Gene about raising money from your community. You’ll also hear about his other small businesses essentials for funding, including the laws and benefits around growing capital, and choosing the right path to acquiring it, be that through crowdfunding, a community cooperative, a direct public offering or small business loan. So if your community is where your heart is and where you want your business to grow, don’t miss Xero Gravity #37!  Invest locally, listen anywhere.

If you’ve ever had one of these folks slyly sneak under the radar to disrupt the cultural and financial flow of business, we have the podcast for you. Enter Nancy Riegle, VP of Human Resources at the National Association of Manufacturers, who you might say is a “difficult detector.” Backed by 20+ years of experience, she’s truly seen it all when it comes to less-than-ideal employees. Tune into Xero Gravity #36 and you’ll hear her take on what to look for and how to solve the difficult employee challenge. Among Nancy’s insights: job screening questions focused on soft skills and intangibles, understanding behavior versus skillset, separating performance expectations from cultural ones, and the cannot-be-overstated role that kindness and dignity play. It’s 30 minutes with Elizabeth Ü & Gene Marks that’ll save you time, money, energy and unnecessary stress. With one Positive Nancy!

Get ready for one inspiring episode where we uncover the power of small business mentorship — going inside e-commerce giant Shopify’s nationally renowned “Build A Business” competition. Courtney Symons, a partner marketing manager at Shopify, who helps lead the massively popular yearly event, and JD Crouse, founder and principal of Bolder Band Headbands, which won the contest a few years back, join co-hosts Elizabeth Ü and Gene Marks on the podcast. Tune in to Xero Gravity #35 to hear Courtney and JD passionately share their interwoven stories of how mentorship can help a new small business triumph in today’s crowded marketplace. Especially when the mentoring  comes from the likes of business legends including Virgin’s Richard Branson,  Shark Tank’s Daymond John, Tim Ferriss, Arianna Huffington, Selita Ebanks, Gary Vaynerchuk and Tony Robbins.

Are you looking to start your next business, or maybe thinking about retirement? Succession planning is the key to making sure your small business journey ends with a ‘happily ever after’. In this episode of Xero Gravity, Dr. Sabine Rau, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business at King’s College London, and Judy Wicks, author and entrepreneur, drop by to share their stories about succession planning with Gene and Elizabeth. Together, Sabine and Judy illuminate the difference between ownership and leadership, discuss issues of family inheritance and show how your key values can be hardwired into a business before sale. Sabine urges small business owners to be very clear about what they’re trying to achieve when looking at succession. “You can't have it all,” she said. “You have to be very clear what you want to achieve.” We find out how you can do it with grace and success.  

An appreciated employee is your best asset. So attracting and keeping staff must extend far beyond good pay, benefits and free Friday lunches. Workers are on the hunt for real perks, flexible schedules and a salary package that will keep their job satisfaction level high. Above all that means being heard, respected and trusted. Intangibles that say, “I’m appreciated.” How will you stand apart in today’s highly competitive marketplace, where businesses one-up each other for new talent? Can you find employees who will enjoy their work, stay longer than a year or two, and become advocates for your business? In this episode of Xero Gravity, Comedy CPE founder, Greg Kyte and Josh Reeves, CEO at Gusto, debunk the myths of what makes employees tick, and share ways you can boost your business culture to ensure they stay motivated and happy.  

Taking your passion from a hobby to full-time business can be a challenge. But not an impossible one. On this week’s Xero Gravity podcast episode, Emma Chapman, co-founder of online business A Beautiful Mess, drops by to chat with Gene and Elizabeth about this very subject.Between her tips on the ways to look after finances and your three-year forecast, to how to hire your first employee and balancing work with your personal life, Emma’s insightful ideas — inspired by her own journey — are sure to enhance your entrepreneurial skillset. So you can make your dream business a reality, too.   As a bonus, Emma’s offering all Xero Gravity listeners $15 off A Beautiful Mess’ new small business course: Start Small, Dream Big. To redeem this limited time offer, simply head to shop.abeautifulmess.com and enter the promo code DREAMBIG at checkout.

Technology continues to disrupt the flow of business, making it more important than ever to understand the powerful role apps can play. How can you combine mobile and apps in your business? How are they being used across the world? What would a planet without them look like? In episode 28 of Xero Gravity, hosts Gene Marks and Elizabeth Ü explore mobile applications and the opportunities they present for small business. Joined by Mark Paddon of Guide Kick, and  Redmer Schukken of Ice House Corporation, Gene and Elizabeth ask some pointed questions about app development and use. And delve into there connection to online security and the streamlining of business operations.    All that and more — including why Southeast Asian businesses are bypassing desktops and going straight to mobile — from the delightful duo of hosts Elizabeth Ü and Gene Marks!

Chances are the line between your professional and personal life sometimes gets blurred. 2016 is a chance to set boundaries, once and for all. Here’s 10 ways you can create the life you envisioned when you started your business, or maintain the balance you already have.   In episode 27 of Xero Gravity, we chat with Michelle Garcia, founder of Heirloom Catering, and Jeremy Smith, who heads up the Block Small Business division at H&R Block, about their business resolutions for 2016. Michelle explains how her company, finally out of “survival” mode, will implement a complete “no more excuses” overhaul of her bookkeeping method. While on the flipside, Jeremy’s advice to business owners will be to start 2016 with a detailed 12-month plan. All that and more, from the delightful duo of hosts Elizabeth Ü and Gene Marks!

When it comes to partnering with big box retailers, there are many myths small business owners should be aware of. How exactly do you go about setting up a partnership? What do big box retailers expect from small businesses? Is it worthwhile? In this episode of Xero Gravity, Gene and Elizabeth chat with Laura Curtis, founder of Malvi Marshmallow Confections, and Howard Saunders, retail futurist with 22nd and 5th Limited, about making these partnerships work. Laura shares insights from partnerships such as Dean & DeLuca and Anthropologie, while Howard shares nuggets from his 25 years in retail. “Big Retailers aren’t going to make a fortune out of you. You will make a profit, but the reason they need small business is to make them look locally connected.”  And there’s much more where that came from. Ear we go!

On episode 25 of Xero Gravity, we dig deep into cashflow, and get answers to questions like: How do you increase it? How do you generate an income to live comfortably? How do you keep things running smooth during rough patches? “If you have situations where you’re not getting the consistent income that everyone would love to have in business, you have to make sure you have back- up resources and an understanding of the trends in the business that will allow you to get through the bad times, in preparation for the good times.”   Will Slade knows. Founder of accounting and bookkeeping firm Slade and Company, Will shares his cashflow acumen with Gene and Elizabeth, on navigating cashflow management and effective budgeting to stay in the black and out of the red. Right on the money!

Is crowdfunding the real deal for jump starting a new business, or an elixir that turns out to not be so magic? We uncover the answers with the help of bakery bon vivant, Lenore Estrada, co-founder at Three Babes Bakeshop, whose Kickstarter campaign has helped put her and her partners make great dough. You’ll learn about the countless opportunities crowdfunding can bring your small business, how how far it can take you, and what potential traps you need to be aware of. And you’ll hear Lenore’s story of what work is involved to make crowdfunding work for you. So what’s the right crowdfunding recipe for you? Put on your thinking cap (or chef hat) and listen in as we throw everything but the kitchen sink your way, on Xero Gravity #24.  

Can you do two things at once? Can you keep services flying off the shelves during the biggest shopping season of the year, and still give yourself enough downtime so as not to burn out?   Tune in for answers on Xero Gravity #23, as Elizabeth and Gene welcome in Alex Gray, President and CEO of Skylight Global, and Tyler Jensen, CEO of The Startup Garage. Together, these two savvy entrepreneurs talk about how to strike a holiday balance with targeted sales and marketing, and still give yourself time a well-deserved break from the consumer shopping frenzy. You’ll hear how shifting between spending on social media and online advertising, and curating content for your website can mean more customers, engagement and revenue. Not to mention the power of CRM, outreach and storytelling, and the vital role authenticity plays. Happy profitable holidays!

Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? Have you thought about what’s in store after January 1st? Can you extend the holiday sales cheer throughout the new year? Tune in to Xero Gravity #22, as Elizabeth and Gene welcome in a couple of retail experts who believe you can. The two, successful startup entrepreneurs Kelly Barker, founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Prep Cosmetics, and Clint Bowers, founder and CEO of Smart Business Concepts, share their insights and tips to help you keep those products flying off the store and/or e-commerce shelves. You’ll learn the importance (and some keys) to not putting all your eggs in one basket, wrapped up in the holiday season that you forget the larger picture, which includes seasonal staffing levels, inventory ordering, branding and social media, and cultivating repeat customers from holiday promotions.

Feel confident in yourself and your business? Enough to make changes like bringing on a new hire, or tightening the budget? Then you’ll want to listen in. It’s Xero Gravity #21, where Gene and Elizabeth expertly debunk the ambiguity around what it really means to have confidence in your business and the economy. Each shares their own experiences in building business success, and together they offer insights that can help you feel confident to reach your entrepreneurial goals. Now meet Liz Mason, a self-professed number nerd and COO at High Rock Accounting, and Greg Kyte, MBA, CPA and COMIC, who founded Comedy CPE. These wildly different CPA-turned-entrepreneurs will also share their individual experiences with building successful businesses, and discuss how confidence underlies some of their most strategic decisions. Now tune in if you want to pump up that professional poise!

On this metal filled episode of InsaniTV, we've got videos from Heavy Justice, Stitched Up Heart, Strike Avenue, Xero Gravity, Protokult, Circles, and Ominous!

On July 26th 2013, NJ Rock/Metal band Xero Gravity appeared on Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium featured on Montclair State University's WMSC 90.3 Radio station. Xero Gravity spoke of being recently being featured in the Aquarian Running from my past discussing it. Speaking about Rock to the Top in Asbury Park I’ll come back for you (butterly effect) Running from my past Put it to the bone and various other subjects

Xero Gravity was on Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium on November 18th 2012 for an in station performance and interview with Japan Nick and Melissa Ann Mautone the following songs were performed Here they come (Studio and Live Version) End of Me Help Storm Rockit Program Speaking of Running from my past music video Chatting about zombies Debating Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica. Storm (Studio) And spoke about the Skate and Surf fest.