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Your expertise deserves a bigger stage. But how do you start speaking on stage and then turn speaking opportunities into real business growth?In this episode, Danielle R. Harris speaks with Monica M. Rivera, a speaker, podcaster, and founder of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, who has delivered talks at the New York Times, TEDx, and over 100 companies in just three years. With over 20 years of corporate marketing experience, Monica reveals her proven framework for using speaking opportunities to build authentic relationships, increase visibility, and create a sustainable client pipeline.What You'll LearnThe simple framework for booking speaking opportunities at any stage of your businessHow to convert speaking engagements into actual clients Why relationship-building matters more than perfect pitches when booking speaking gigsSpecific strategies for positioning yourself as an expert speaker in your nicheListen to this episode if you're ready to amplify your visibility through speaking and want to create genuine connections that naturally lead to filling your programs.Connect with MonicaMonica on Instagram⁠Monica on LinkedIn⁠Website Book a call⁠ to see how The Launch Hotline will help you start using the results you have to attract more clients to your 1:1 or group coaching offer. Want more Marketing That Works? ⁠Sign up for the newsletter⁠ for weekly tips and strategies.Follow on Instagram at ⁠@Danielle.R.Harris

You Wanna Do WHAT!?!? finishes off it's year with piracy "I have a boat and it's in me!"....wait... WHAT!?!?, AAs the Dm gives the last quest of the year the players say "nah, we're going to take over the world instead!" and bribe each other saying "I will give you EVERYTHING..." only to hear " even a stepladder?" and a restrained ".....yes...." bringing us to The Grand Pimp!, "you think I knew anything about the ocean in Gnome town!?!?" "I can throw two boats a turn!, now I can dual wield boats!" replied only by "that's a unique skill.....imma call you Two Boats Jackson" and ending with trying to bet your God in a poker game.... email us anytime at youwannadowhatpodcast@gmail.com and don't forget to find us on The Real Fresh Channel on YouTube!

Monica Rivera is a first-generation Latina from NYC who is a marketing professional, business coach and keynote speaker. After 15 years in Corporate America, she was feeling stuck. She devoured a plethora of self-help books and watched dozens of TED Talks looking for an answer, but every time an expert encouraged her to "follow your passion," she felt worse.A self-proclaimed multipotentialite, she used to think something must be wrong with her because she couldn't settle on ONE thing. In 2017, she launched a weekly podcast called YOU WANNA DO WHAT!? after deciding that NO ONE is just one thing. We are layered, complex, fickle and creative. We are full of dreams, ideas, and goals.For years, Monica lost sight of hers, but now she's here to help you see success beyond a job title and a paycheck. Storytelling connects us and her signature approach comes down to giving professionals permission to pursue their personal goals through relatable stories and practical solutions. You can follow Monica on Instagram & LinkedIn.This week, Monica shares her journey of coping with loneliness & healing from profound loss. She talks about her experience of losing her entire family as a teenager & how she initially dealt with grief and loneliness. She discusses the importance of addressing grief and creating safe spaces for ourselves and others to express heavy emotions.Monica also shares practical strategies for coping with loneliness, such as curiosity, exploration, and becoming your own best friend. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and making peace with the past in order to thrive.Key Takeaways:Addressing grief and creating safe spaces for ourselves and others to express heavy emotions is important for healingCoping with loneliness involves curiosity, exploration, and becoming your own best friendTime does not necessarily heal all wounds, but it can dull the sharp edges and bring acceptanceSharing your story should come from a place of healing and internal readiness, not external validationTaking action and making peace with the past are key to navigating triggers and overwhelmIf you're someone who is currently dealing with loss, grief and struggling with feelings of loneliness, this episode is a must listen.Share this podcast & leave a rating + review on Apple. New episodes premiere every Tuesday.Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!Get your free copy of The Thrive Guide!Visit my website to stay up-to date.Sponsors:BetterHelp®— Get professional support when you need it. Receive 10% off your 1st month with my sponsored link!

MAWWAIGE, ahem, I mean. Marraige and love are in the air as Brambles family meets their love and celebrates their union. Tim Hopper brings his kids, and Mr Sweet Tooth offers his services. By the grace of Melora, it is more than one happy couple in the 2023 season finale of You Wanna Do WHAT!?!?, listen to Space Busker 2061 for a story like no other and join us in 2024 for episode 119!

Meddlers, Monsters and Madmen is a Bi-Weekly/Fortnightly City of Mist Actual Play Podcast that pits and conflicted Crew against the Evils in the City, the eponymous Mist and, each other!Series 2 Episode 13 - Dr Edwards makes an entrance in a different way and Iona is desperate to find Rafa and Eddie Dreamtime.You can find Snyder's Return and all of our content via the links below.Website:https://linktr.ee/snydersreturnhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoZ8iiYCp919UHXUYGghbwhttps://www.redbubble.com/shop/?query=Roscoe%27s%20Chimkin&ref=search_boxCity of Mist Links:https://twitter.com/CityOfMistRPGhttps://t.co/uHYiDMKkfV?amp=1https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=city+of+mist&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=&affiliate_id=1643000Please leave reviews on ITunes to help us to learn and grow as a PodcastYours Sincerely,Adam 'Cosy' PowellSnyder's Return is working with Content Creators from multiple different Podcasts from multiple different Tabletop Roleplay Game (TTRPG) systems to share our work, love of the hobby and grow the community together.This Trailer is from You Wanna Do What, a D&D show where Dungeons and Dragons sometimes happen!You can find them:Twitter - https://twitter.com/YouwannapodcastWebsite - https://anchor.fm/you-wanna-do-what~~~~~~~~~~CAST & CREWMC: Adam PowellThe Crew:Chris - Dr. Henry Edwards - Rift of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeIvory - Iona Starling - Rift of a Shadow DragonMartin - Rafail Hasapis - Rift of the Minotaur of Ancient GreeceSound Design: Adam PowellMusic:Intro/Outro: Chloe Elliot - https://twitter.com/clo_withtheflowEpidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/4u0qhi/Cover Art: Jess Lo - https://twitter.com/akinomii_artCharacter Art: https://twitter.com/akinomii_artRoscoe's Chimkin:Created by Adam Powell, James Dorman and Ryan Dawkins https://www.instagram.com/dawkabmx/https://www.redbubble.com/people/Roscoes-Chimkin/shop?asc=u~~~~~~~~~~Buy us a TTRPG Source Book: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SnydersReturnSupport the showFind us on:Twitter https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyderInstagram https://www.instagram.com/snyders_return/Linktree https://linktr.ee/snydersreturn

Snyder's Return is working with Content Creators from multiple different Podcasts from multiple different Tabletop Roleplay Game (TTRPG) systems to share our work, love of the hobby and grow the community together.This Trailer is from You Wanna Do What, a D&D show where Dungeons and Dragons sometimes happen!You can find them:Twitter - https://twitter.com/YouwannapodcastWebsite - https://anchor.fm/you-wanna-do-whatSupport the showFind us on:Twitter https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyderInstagram https://www.instagram.com/snyders_return/Website https://www.snydersreturn.squarespace.com Linktree https://linktr.ee/snydersreturn

Talk N Tokes every Tuesday on The Real Fresh Channel for funny/effect up clips and baked conversation. This week we have Bussin or not? ft. New Reese's Pieces, tons of funny and wild clips, netflix review, and more! Intro (0:00) Opening Clip (0:37) You Wanna Do What? Podcast Ad Read (1:04) Gross Animal Clips (1:54) Liver King & Hasbulla (8:34) Chip Guy Needs a GF (9:55) Bussin or Not? ft Reese's Pieces w/ Chocolate Cookie (14:50) Where Does The Vagina Go Clip (19:50) What Drug Is It? clip (20:52) Crash at Plane Show (22:16) Grits clip (24:32) Windows 95 (26:17) Spider Man (27:18) Bear fight (28:08) Ouch clips (29:58) Bollywood is back (32:55) In the beginning (35:04) Final Clip (36:55) Wrap it up chat (38:04) Outro (50:30) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Talk N Tokes every Tuesday for funny/effed up clips and baked conversation. This week we do Bussin or not? feat Jolly Rancher gummies, tons of clips, twitter talk, and much more! #clips #reaction #live #podcast  Intro(0:00) Opening Clip (0:33) You Wanna Do What? Ad Read (1:08) Gross Clips (1:47) Bussin or not? feat. Jolly Rancher Gummies (7:17) Have you done this? (13:37) Cringe Clips (15:33) Child almost dies clip (19:11) Drake and Hasbulla (21:48) Racism loose on Twitter (23:23) Barber Clip (25:46) Chinese streaming and filters clips (27:48) What Drug is it? (31:17) Dog Clips (33:41) Wrap it up (36:58) Outro (39:14) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fresh Takes with Howe Fresh and Big Luke every Thursday for sports talk and gambling. This week we have a discussion around the MLB World Series, before diving into complete week 8 predicitions and takes of the NFL. #nfl #mlb #sports #podcast #gamblingIntro (0:00) Show Open / MLB World Series (0:37) Thursday Game and last week (4:46) Early Window Games (11:00) You Wanna Do What? Ad Read (35:45) Late Window and Monday (36:34) Outro (58:22) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Talk N Tokes every Tuesday on The Real Fresh Channel for funny clips and baked conversation. This week we have Bussin or Not? feat. Mtn Dew Baja Blast and Rasberry Lemonade, 420 clips, wtf clips, and much more! #comedy #clips #podcast #reaction Intro Music (0:00) Opening Clip (0:35) You Wanna Do What? Podcast Ad Read (1:07) 420 Clips (1:48) TheRealMurdith Sports Clips Segment (11:46) Bussin or Not? feat. Mtn Dew Baja Blast and Rasberry Lemonade (15:30) Ouf Clips (24:46) WTF Clips (28:49) Ending Clip (39:00) Outro Music (42:15) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 “I was just really tired of feeling like I was rinse and repeat in this corporate job, and not doing anything else.” – Monica Rivera During Season 9 Episode 3 of WinHers United the podcast Monica Rivera, CEO of You Wanna Do What? and Slow AF Run Club, talks to us about taking a pause when needed to ensure we are going in the direction we wish to go, how pivoting can help you gain clarity, and honing in on your niche. She also shares insight on imposter syndrome, the value of therapy, not waiting to enjoy life.   Episode Highlights (3:44) Monica starts off by telling us about her employee to entrepreneur transition (7:51) Monica talks about the importance of taking an assessment of your life to determine where you are and where you want to go (9:39) Monica gives us more insight into her businesses (14:58) Monica discusses the benefits she experienced from pivoting in her entrepreneurial endeavors (16:33) Monica provides a three step strategy to help aspiring or current entrepreneurs narrow down their niche (22:05) Monica shares marketing advice that every entrepreneur should know   (26:43) Monica tells us a few of her favorite mindset hacks (34:57) Monica talks about her view of imposter syndrome and how it stopped her from moving forward in the past (39:39) Monica gives us a strategy to combat imposter syndrome (42:56) Monica discusses two of her favorite personal development strategies (48:46) Monica shares some of her self-care practices with us (52:16) Monica offers advice for figuring out what self-care practices work for you (54:27) Monica tells us why self-care has always been a priority for her (57:32) Monica talks about her latest win and why it is important to her (59:18) Monica gives us her definition of a WinHer (1:00:44) Monica offers her parting words of wisdom Monica's Bio Monica Rivera is a reformed self-doubter, community builder, speaker, and strategic motivator determined to prevent you from settling for a mediocre life.    She played chicken with imposter syndrome and won. Firstly, as the creator of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, a consultancy and podcast motivating women of color to go from stuck to start with mindset shifts and small scale actions. And secondly, as the founder of Slow AF Run Club, an unapologetically slow running and yoga community rooted in fitness without competition.    Prior to building successful communities and businesses, Monica spent 15+ years in marketing working for companies like Citi, Verizon, and Deloitte.    She is also a TEDx speaker who has been featured in O Magazine, The Huffington Post, NPR, and Business Insider.   Check out Monica's website at: http://youwannadowhat.com. Check out Monica's TedX talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/monica_rivera_the_flipside_of_loneliness_jan_2019. How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United If you want to attend the 2nd Annual WinHers United Virtual Summit go to: http://winhersunited.com/events If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com. If you are an aspiring or newbie podcaster Nicole would love to help you on your journey. Schedule a Podcast Launch Consultation Session with Nicole using this link: http://bit.ly/WinHers-PodCall. If you want to support to show send your donation to: CashApp: $winhersunited http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited Follow Nicole on Clubhouse @winhersunited. Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com. As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

Monica Rivera is an inspiring podcaster based in New York who produces a show called You Wanna Do What?! On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. In this episode, Brandon, Justus and Joel talk with Monica about what it's like to independently produce an interview-based podcast. She shares some of her favorite stories, her process, and best advice for new podcasters. You can follow Monica on Instagram @youwannadowhat *** http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast *** Power Your Story is produced by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology. Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

I don't have to tell you that 2020 has been far from perfect. But you've made it this far, through COVID and quarantine and phased re-openings. Maybe you lost your job, or even worse, a loved one. You became besties with an app named, Zoom. Or maybe you haven't felt like celebrating at all. And that's understandable. Life wasn't meant to be lived like a real-life version of The Sims. You had plans. And those plans were tossed out the window. But that's why it's more important than ever before, to find your own light. **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

When was the last time you finished a book? You say you want to read more books — but the challenge is making reading a regular habit. In today's episode, I break down the benefits of reading (spoiler alert: there are scientific benefits to reading!), How to find your next great book,  4 ideas to help you build a solid, more consistent reading habit. Episode Resources:  Start here to find your next great book >> The Complete List of All 85 Books in Oprah's Book Club Goodreads Reese's Book Club Become a Stronger Ally (resources from Episode 126) www.youwannadowhat.com/episodes/126 **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

If you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you had more energy, the right clothes, weighed less, fresh joints, more hours in your day, a plan to follow, or tips to get started, then today’s episode is a must-listen. The runners gliding through your local park might be enough to motivate you to head out on the road yourself, or maybe you’re just looking for a way to be more active or lose weight. But no matter why you want to start running, it’s time to lace up and enjoy every step, well, maybe not every step, but you'll get there. For some backup, I invited the creator of the blog and Facebook group, FATGIRLRUNNING, Mirna Valerio to the show. Mirna is an ultramarathoner, teacher, National Geographic 2018 Adventurer of the Year, and author of the book, A Beautiful Work in Progress.  And even if running never crosses your mind, something does. Something that u have wanted to try or succeed at, that until this point has eluded you. Keep listening, because there are some gems in today’s episode for you too. Practices and philosophies you can apply to whatever goal or item are on your to-do list.  Episode Resources:  REI Presents: The Mirnavator Join FATGIRLRUNNING, Mirna's Facebook Group Buy Mirna's book, A Beautiful Work in Progress **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 062. "Some people use a microphone so they can speak into the mic and hear themselves talk, but I do the podcast because I genuinely love it. Emails that I receive or social media messages I receive of how it can help people during this time and seeing people feel low or get sick or lose family members -- how could I not be there?" ~Monica Rivera Monica Rivera is a favorite guest here at The Creative Impostor Studios. Launched in 2017, her podcast You Wanna Do What? boasts over 100 episodes and fans around the globe. Not content with simply broadcasting strategies her listeners can employ to want more, do more, be more, Monica also offers consultant services to help would-be podcast creators become polished pros. Oh, and she holds down a full time day job in analytics. And delivered a popular TED Talk about "The Flipside of Loneliness."  Monica’s pedigree translates into a hefty workload under normal circumstances. With the virus adding additional stressors to everyone’s life, I thought it time to check in with this prolific creator and Jersey City resident. What effect has lockdown had on her podcasting POV and what shifts does she think the industry will make once pandemic restrictions are lifted? P.S. After our conversation, Monica also posted a remarkable episode called Anti-Racism and Being Black in America. Check it out here: https://www.youwannadowhat.com/episodes/126 CONNECT WITH MONICA (if your podcast app does not hyperlink these connections, head to http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/podenvy062) You Wanna Do What?! Instagram Twitter Facebook Get the full show notes at: http://www.thecreativeivmpostor.com/podenvy062 Podcast Angel: Launch Your Podcast Zoom Class  Tune in for this interactive overview of crafting a podcast you and your audience will love! Thursday July 9, 2020 - 1st 15 tickets are free by July 2nd!  http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/launchenvy Podcast Envy Office Hours Downloads, stats, sponsors... meh! How do you REALLY define a successful podcast? Join the discussion and get some fresh insight for YOUR show during Office Hours Tuesday July 14, 2020. http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/officehours Connect with me! Are you listening on an iPhone or iPad? Would you leave me a lovely review in Apple Podcasts? http://bit.ly/podcastenvy Email andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Podcast Envy listener.)

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to do more, want more & be more.  In today's episode, I invited 4 guests to tell their stories and share their experiences of being Black in America. Dr. Donna Granville, sociologist of race, immigration, and culture Sir Wilkins, a former teacher turned personal trainer and co-host of The Jobber Tears podcast Natalie Charles, Kenyan born, IT Security professional Scott Hale, ambitious entrepreneur and docuseries director We discuss: Reactions to George Floyd's death Personal stories of racism Collective pain of the Black community How to be a stronger ally and advocate in the community Protecting your mental wellness through self-care and restorative practices Required reading, videos, and resources to educate yourself or others on systemic, institutional and other forms of racism How to unlearn behavior What progress means in our communities As a Latina and a woman of color born and raised in New York City, I am in solidarity with my brothers and sisters.  ------------------- For a full list of resources from today's episode: Visit >> www.youwannadowhat.com/podcast Episode Resources: Book Recommendations: How to be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal Marie Fleming  How to be Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi So You Wanna Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo   Video Recommendations:  TEDxHampshireCollege - Jay Smooth - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discussing Race   **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

If you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it feels like every time you open up Facebook or Instagram, someone you know has been furloughed or laid off.  My friend, it's time for a plan. That's why I'm sharing 11 tips to find your next job. These nuggets of information & inspiration apply if you've recently been laid off or are a new graduate, across industries and job titles. My intention is to guide you away from your breaking point and to a place where you feel empowered. Grab a pen and paper or open up your notes app and start applying 1, 5, or all of these you can use to look for a new job. And if you know someone who can benefit from this episode, PLEASE, be a neighbor, and share it with a friend, family member, or co-worker.  Shoutout to ladders.com for inspiring today's episode. Episode Resources:  Ladders Reference Article John Q Movie Details **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question - a lot. With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment and deaths in the hundreds of thousands, what exactly is normal? In episode 124 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! the more important question is, What matters to you? Episode Resources:  New threat to the economy: Americans are saving like it's the 1980s **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

What if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good for your health, evokes gratitude, fosters connection, and is contagious? I bet you would jump out of your seat to try it.  Enjoy this episode of real-life ways people are giving back and paying it forward and learn how you can, too! Episode Resources:  Read more about Venus Core: https://www.bkreader.com/2020/05/09/why-this-east-new-york-single-mother-is-mom-to-many-more-than-her-own/ Watch Some Good News with John Krasinski of The Office **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Do you know what really turns me on? It's when I see YOU flexing your creative muscles and trying something new. Businesses are pivoting to adapt to changing times and so are you! Each day I scroll through my social media timelines and see you coming up with cool, different, and quirky ways to keep your sanity in check, kids entertained, and your days full of projects and ideas. I'm spotlighting YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! in-real-life (IRL) moments from listeners, friends, and virtual strangers. Enjoy these fun ideas you can do while staying home. These cool, different, and quirky ideas and projects may have ramped up because of COVID-19, but my hope is that you continue to lean into the creative parts of your heart and mind and keep it going! Episode Resources: Instagram Dance Parties & Battles: D-Nice spins your favorite classic tunes  Dance with Twitch from The Ellen Show and his wife on IG Live Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays at 1 pm EST Verzuz TV Recipes: No Yeast Bread Book Recommendations:  Episode 121 Book Club Recommendations One Day in December by Josie Silver I'm Not Judging You by Luvvie Ajai In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn She is Free by Andi Andrew KiwiCo - inspire the next generation of innovators Listen to Supreme Court Arguments LIVE during the week of 5/4 and 5/11 at 10am EST **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

What if I told you that the main ingredient, the secret sauce, one of the main contributors to your success, my success, your mama’s success, her mama’s success, OUR collective success, you already own?  This one thing is so powerful, yet it costs nothing at all. You can’t buy it. You can’t find it on eBay…. you already possess it BUT you may have to cultivate it if it doesn’t come easy. In this episode we discuss: The main contributor to success (HINT: you can't buy it and you already have it) The difference between a fixed mindset vs a growth mindset How Rihanna and Michael Strahan pivoted and reinvented themselves  Checklist for you to figure out YOUR mindset  4 completely doable things you can start doing, practicing, and cultivating today to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset How Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine, and self-isolation has already proven your ability to adapt What Robert Kiyosaki thinks about this global pandemic and what you should do Episode Resources: The Power of Believing You Can Improve (TED Talk) The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb (as referenced by Robert Kiyosaki) School of Greatness podcast  Start Ugly (book) by Chris Krimitsos **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, there are ways to manage anxiety in isolation.  In today's episode, we discuss: Feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy, and numbness How to turn a crisis into an opportunity Understanding your stress level using an easy scale of 1-10 Why writing a list of things to do "if you had the time" is essential during quarantine and social distancing Recognizing your good days and how to replicate them Keys self-care tips to utilize during isolation and beyond  Episode Resources: Day One - Your Journal for Life. App for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.dayoneapp.com DJ D-Nice Instagram Peloton 90-Day Free Trial (at home workouts) **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Today Dannie and Caitlyn are talking with Monica Rivera of You Wanna Do What. We believe in accessible content and that anyone who wants to learn from this content should be able to. In order to support this, we've had every episode of Season 4 transcribed. The transcriptions are available at the bottom of every episode blog post. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:How giving a TedTalk isn't the end all be all.How to stop the slide and give yourself something to look forward to for your work week.Winning the battle against self-doubt!GET MORE: Website | Instagram | Instagram FOLLOW YOUR HOSTS: D Website | D Instagram // C Website | C Instagram Get the Side Hustle Starter Kit Episode Transcript Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:00:21] Hello and welcome back to the side hustle gal podcast. Today we have with us Monica Rivera, who is actually in the dreamers and doers Facebook group with me. You've probably heard me rave about how amazing that group is. On Instagram because it is truly probably the best business resource I've ever paid for. Um, so we're so glad to have you here, Monica. I'm going to go ahead and let you introduce what you do and why you identify as a side hustle. There. Monica Rivera: [00:00:54] Awesome. So thanks Danny for having me and sharing your space with me. I'm Monica . Very good job. I'm pronouncing the name correctly cause not everyone does, which in New York is strange because I feel like I share Rivera with a ton of other Latin people, but it's very cool when people pronounce it correctly.I am the host and producer of the podcast. You want to do what. And I am a marketer by day, but a podcast or by passion, and that really is my side hustle, podcast consulting and coaching and marketing. Just for fun, not for the full time job that keeps the lights on. Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:01:27] Oh, I love that fellow marketers slash podcaster right here.Um, so I'm curious because you mentioned that your passion is podcasting, but you do marketing. Is that one of those situations where what you're good at pays the bells, but what you love is what you get to do for fun, or why do you describe it that way? Monica Rivera: [00:01:49] Yeah, for sure. So I got into marketing, and I've done this for almost 20 years now of business, the business marketing, but I started in B to C, so business to consumer, which I really enjoyed.And then life starts to take you in different paths. And I found myself working for different companies, malignancy, B2B, and then reorg happen. And that kept moving me further and further away from what it is that I wanted to do. And I started to learn, Oh, I'm a headcount. I'm a head, I'm a person for myself, but I'm a head count in a big organization and they don't care so much about where I want to be professionally, but at the same time, I have a mortgage and bills to pay and I thought, okay, well I have to go with the flow and I got to this place where I felt like, is this all that there is?I'm no longer doing the type of marketing that I love to do anymore. I feel very stuck. I have a bunch of passions, which is why the podcast is called you want to do what? Cause I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do. So I kept consuming Ted talks and books and anytime someone was like, watch this video, here's this platitude, anything.I was like, yes, give it all to me. And at the end of the day, it was still nothing. I still came out with no idea of what I wanted to do. I was an OG podcast listener for 12-13 years. I listened to podcasts and I thought, why don't I just start something? Let me talk to other people like me that are in this stage of their career where they feel like, why is this just rinse and repeat?I need to do something else. And so I started podcasting. I didn't know anything about it. The closest I had gotten to a Mic with karaoke, and I wasn't good at karaoke, so I thought, well, this could be a disaster. But all I want to do is just show up every week, and that's really how it started for me. The side hustle.Caitlyn Allen: [00:03:27] Oh my gosh, I love that. I really want to quickly dive into that consuming the content piece because I feel like so many of us who are side hustlers or who have been side hustlers love consuming content. But don't know how to use it properly. So how, I mean, you said you were listening to podcasts. Were you consuming any other content and what were you feeling when you were consuming all of that content?Monica Rivera: [00:03:55] So to be fair, I work also in marketing analytics. So my full time job is about consumption. And how do these pieces fit together? So I'm always been someone who's been a voracious reader. I go down and you've, it's new to rabbit hole like a lot of us do. So I love consuming content. So the problem wasn't that what I found is that I was consuming content as a way to not start anything.And that was really the big thing for me, and I thought, I'm getting all this information, but if I'm not using this information, this is a stall tactic. This means that I'm still operating in this space where I don't feel confident to just try. And I had to stop consuming everything and just go into the abyss of having a really crappy first episode and a little less crappy second episode, and then it started to gradually move.But I love consuming, but it has to be with the intention of actually using it. And I think that's where a lot of people go wrong. Caitlyn Allen: [00:04:49] Yes. That progress over perfection. I feel like so many people purchase courses cause they're like, Oh well I need to learn all of these things because it has to be perfect the first time. And. Booboo. If you're out there and you're listening, it's never going to be perfect. Monica Rivera: [00:05:05] Yeah. Say it again. It's so true. I listened to my first episode and the irony of the whole thing is I bought a Mic in 2013 but I never used it. It sat on the desk. It's there to be in judgment. I swear. I felt like it was giving me a side eye and I didn't use the mic.And when I finally started with in the beginning of 2017 is a three and a half years after I'd bought the mic, I finally started to use it and I didn't even use the mic and my first episode I was, so you need to record an episode now that I recorded straight into my laptop, which is the worst thing you can do, but I know that for me, if I put something out that was crappy, I would never want to put something else out that that was that crappy again.And that was the way of forcing myself to jump into the deep end of the pool, and now it's out there, so now you have to make it better the next time. Caitlyn Allen: [00:05:52] That's such a great takeaway. Oh, I love that. So as we talk about things that we've done wrong or that we've done, knowing that it's going to only get better from there, what is one mistake you feel like you've made at the beginning of your business that you're like, yep, I made that. But now it's gotten so much better. Monica Rivera: [00:06:14] Yeah, for sure. Normally, I'm a big planner, so I'm type a personality. I like to plan, plan, plan, and then plan. The more I love the list. I love all of those things that around productivity and organization, which is why I say that's like one of my p's. So, um, purpose, podcasting, and productivity.Those are the three things that people will ask me about. Those are three things I like to talk about the most. Those are the three things I focus on with my business. But because I was in such a stall pattern for so long, I didn't go in with a plan. I didn't have a strategy of how I wanted the podcast to be or what the goals were for the podcast, which is very different and uncomfortable for me.But again, because I was stuck, I needed to do something. So the first goal I had was to just show up. I think in retrospect, knowing everything I know about marketing, why did I pick the name? You want to do what that's so not searchable, who is searching for that? No one is searching for those individual words, let alone the collection of words together.And so now that I've built more of a brand with things like that, like I should have, I thought of a tagline earlier, those types of things. Knowing that I'm in marketing, I didn't necessarily apply that to the creative side of it, and it wasn't until later that I started to see there's a space for me to combine the creative side and the business side and do the two things I love. Let's just start doing them together.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:07:35] So it's fascinating that you're talking about not leaning on your marketing background when you're building a business. I think back to. What I've named my LLC and my first logo and I grown my first logo Caitlyn's laughing right now. My first logo was four circles, a white light blue, dark blue, gray. And like, what does that even mean? Why? Caitlyn Allen: [00:08:08] Well, I mean, at least there's good conversion there because buttons that convert better are usually blue.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:08:16] Um, but I think like we all dive in entrepreneurship and forget that we have this body of work and experience that we can lean on. So one specific place that I want to touch on here is you mentioned you're passionate about Ted talks, and you've also given one, and I think. Speakers or even entrepreneurs who haven't spoke yet.Put Ted and TEDx talks up on a pedestal, is this completely unattainable thing? But if they've spoke before, they have some skills and even if they haven't spoke before, they've probably taught somebody something. So I would love for you to demystify the fact that Ted talks are not as insane as we think they are.Monica Rivera: [00:09:03] For sure. They're definitely not an insane at all. They were a goal of mine. I definitely wanted to speak at this stage. I also, and I'm actually writing a piece on this. I don't think that's Ted X. It means that your life is going to change overnight either. Cause I think we put so much pressure and expectation on once I get on that stage and I step on that, read that I'm going to become this overnight success and it's not really that go in with what is it that you want to talk about?What is that message that if it only reached one person. You want to deliver to that one person, and that's how I approach my TEDx talk. So it was very different because it wasn't focused on marketing with them, focused on podcasting. It was really my personal story because my why and everyone should have their line.I know we hear that all the time and Simon Sinek, and it's almost become very watered down to think of it that way. The really in every choice that I've made in my life and my career and my side hustle, whatever it is that I do, even my hobbies is really goes back to this idea that I talked about in my TEDx talk, which was this idea of loneliness.And so my TEDx talk was about my parents passing away and really my family passing away in the span of seven years, and I'm an only child, and I came from this place starting at 16 when the first person passed away through 23. Where my life just got completely rocked upside down and all the choices that I've made in that time period and really probably for the next 10 years afterwards, we're based on survival and self-sufficiency.It's like, well, there's no room to pursue what you really want or find your bliss or do any of these really great things when there's no couch to go on, there's no parent's house to go back to. There's no net. I'm the one that I have. I don't have a net, then I don't know what happens to me. So I made all these choices that I thought I need to get an internship, but then it needs to get another internship and I need to make sure I have a job before I graduate.And all of these survival choices, and I wasn't really thinking about what it was that I wanted to do with myself because I just thought there's no space for that. So what I did was I'm gonna earn a lot of money so that then I have time to play when I'm not working and travel. And. Take a photography lessons and go and take these waves, travel photos and write.And I never thought, well, let's put those two things together because it was really survival and then it was have some fun. And so it's funny how you mentioned not leaning back on the thing that are part of our skillset, because for me, I thought I needed to run away from everything that was related to my full time job because I want to do something so different.And it was like, wait a minute. It's not that you dislike marketing. You just don't feel comfortable in this space anymore. So how can you figure out how to bring those things that you have and make a life with it? And for a long time, I didn't know how to make that life happen for myself until I finally got into my mid thirties and I thought, I can make all of these things happen.And so my Ted talk is about the idea of loneliness and making these decisions from a place of survival. And how can you really tap into yourself. And not so much the TEDx talks and the self help books and all these other things, which are great. I still turn to them, but really a lot of the things you need to do are already inside of yourself.Caitlyn Allen: [00:12:16] I just want to say thank you so much for sharing that. Um, I am actually. Was just crying with Dannie before we started this podcast. Cause my mom's in the hospital. So I can relate coming from the place of, I just have to make money. I just have to keep going. I don't have anything to fall back on. I don't have, you know, that type of thing.And I feel like a lot of people do start side hustling because it's, I don't have anything else. I need to at least make a cushion for myself. Um, so just thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I. I'm going to go find your Ted talk afterwards. I need to hear it. Um, but what I wanted to ask you was what has surprised you and what have you learned about yourself since becoming an entrepreneur and running your own business?Monica Rivera: [00:13:04] Yeah. So the first thing is that I'm so much more capable than I was giving myself credit for. And the problem that happens, and you might not even realize it's happening, is when you're working in a job that you're not enjoying. Your lights are starting to dim and other areas, and you get to this place where it's called work.It's not called, Oh, it's fun. It's not supposed to be a great time all the time, and you sort of rationalize it that way. You say, well, I'm not happy at work, but I'm okay at work, and then, okay, I might slide into I'm content, and then content might slide into, I really hate this. And then it goes into Sunday nights getting this anxiety of, gosh, I dread going to work on Monday.And that's why my podcast is the tagline. Now your Monday morning battle cry to do more, be more and want more, because it goes into that idea of on Mondays you need to give yourself something to look forward to. So for me, it was having the side hustle and really tapping into that of what did I want it to be for myself. And that's really how I just approached everything. Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:14:04] I still think about those first few jobs that I had in college and after college where. I wasn't satisfied and I was still hungry. And so I did the same thing, right? Like I started this side house to look at feed the hunger. But I'm curious, cause this has definitely happened for me.I'm curious if it has for you, um, if you become hungrier for your side hustle than you are for your day job and how you keep plugged in to the thing that's paying the bills, even though you're not hungry for it anymore. Well, that's right where I am right now. I'm definitely not a hungry for the full time gig nearly as much.Monica Rivera: [00:14:43] Um, as I am for everything else, because now that these lights are turned on and I start to see like, Oh, opportunities that I was trying to go for on my corporate gig and doors that weren't opening for me, it started to feel like, why aren't those openings? So then that's the self doubt. A little they opened before what's happened to me now, have I fallen off?Don't I have the skills? Do people not like me? And you start internalizing all of these things. But as soon as I got into pod, Kathy, and then eventually my business. All those lights lit up like a Christmas tree again, and I thought, Oh, I know how to do this. It just wasn't working in this space, and that's why those opportunities weren't happening for me.So I started to get my confidence back. I started to get my swag back. I felt more like myself, and I thought, okay, she's still in there. She just got so used to playing in this space of a job's not supposed to make you happy. Then I just thought, well, that's okay. That's like. Even knowing that it really wasn't supposed to feel that way.So now that I'm in this space where I'm creative and I'm working with people and clients and speaking, it feels awesome, but it is challenging in the full time job knowing that. They still don't see all of the things that I'm capable of. And I look at it quite honestly from a practical standpoint, this pragmatic standpoint of I still need this full time job.These people, they're not bad people. They're not harming me in any way. It's just not what I love to do, but it does keep the lights on and it keeps funding. The side hustle. And so the side hustle can become the fulltime hustle one day. And if that doesn't happen, it's still okay because I found this place where I can really honestly be graceful now to say, well, well, you didn't see in me, allowed me to find the things that I needed in myself.And I've done this now for, um, a few years. Uh, for two years now, and it's working so far. And that's just really how I approached the full time job. Now from this place of thank you for the little tiny things that you can give me in terms of not minimizing the salary of course, but any additional skill that they get, the people are cool, but I know that it won't be the thing forever.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:16:46] I love that. It's a good. It's a good attitude to have. Like I think gratitude is really important, but it's also, like you said, like that pragmatic gratitude doesn't diminish the powerful work that you're doing. Monica Rivera: [00:17:01] Right, and I live in New York city. It's expensive. You have to be a pragmatist when you get to a certain point. And with my background as I shared with my family and not having that net, I have to be pragmatic. But what I've been able to do is giving myself the space to have more choice now and to say, well, what ways can I experiment and play and still do the things that light me up and not have to just go into work feeling like this dread every Monday or how many down so Friday?Because if you keep counting down, so Friday, you know, missing your life at this point because you're trying to blow past five days to get to the two. And that's just not a way to live because. It's just, you don't know how many of those five days you have to get to the two. Do you want to try to make sure those five days in between as fulfilling as you can make them? And my side hustle makes me feel great. Caitlyn Allen: [00:17:50] Ooh. Just want to take a moment to like soak that in. Um, that's so, I mean, I feel, I feel that on so many levels. Um, what has made you decide not to quit. Your day job and take your side hustle full time. Monica Rivera: [00:18:06] So that's a complicated question. There's so many things. I feel mostly it was a real obligation to the people that are close to me. So my family, I call them, which is like my friends that are my family like I do. I have two nieces that I call my nieces. And so I help put money towards their college fund. And so there's this obligation that I have in my mind, I think to those people feel like, well, now that I've created this family for myself in this way, I don't feel completely comfortable just cutting and switching just yet.And then also there's a part of me that starts to think, what if I want to have a family of my own? Am I sore that I want to fully commit to this thing and can I keep this running? If it's just me as the main engine without as much support, will I still be able to do that? So they'll, I'm right now in this pivotal point of trying to figure those things out and what's really feasible for myself, but it's still the pragmatic side of me that keeps me in this place where right now.Caitlyn Allen: [00:19:02] That's so cool to hear you say that. I think, um, some of the guests that we're going to be talking to are mompreneurs as well this season, and I'm excited to get their perspective on how they have side hustle does, how they run their businesses alongside a family. Um, because I literally just blows my mind when people are like, yeah, I run a family, or like women, I run a family and I run my business and I'm like, okay. I could barely run my business.Monica Rivera: [00:19:33] My niece is two years old. She just turned two and she just wants all of the attention. She really does. Like, she's amazing. I love to give her the attention, but I can't imagine reading a pamphlet, let alone anything else, like when I'm with her, because that's the level. Of attention as she wants. And she's an only child and I understand all of it.But how could I think of actually doing somewhere I was going gonna pay the bills when I can't get through the back of the cereal box and make sure she can eat when I'm about to feed her. So it's like all of those questions that I just, I remain in awe of the moms who do it and any parent who does it because, uh, I can only imagine that will be quite the challenge if I decided to go in that space in the future.Caitlyn Allen: [00:20:13] Oh, that's so good. Okay, so I have a fun T spilling question for you. What is something in marketing that you believe is true, but nobody, nobody believes it, or everybody disagrees with you on, Monica Rivera: [00:20:28] Oh my gosh, everyone's specifically in podcasting thing. Instagram is the way it's the end all be all in order to get listeners and it's rising or not.Then I say Apple and Amazon don't Mark it the same way, so you shouldn't market the same way either. So there's this thing of like, I have to be omnipresent and all of these channels and people are like, I'm going to learn how to dance. I could get on sick talk and, um, and as someone can listen to my podcast, and I'm like, no, like, don't do that.Like that. Is your listener even on sick path? Like I don't think so. Like that's so strange to me, but there's this thing of I have to do it just the same way everyone else is doing it and you don't, you have to just take a step back, put down all the content and things. Who are, who's listening to me, who's consuming my product, who is buying my service, where are they and how can I talk to them there?And also the other thing I'll say, and I see this a lot in the podcasting space, his podcast, it was like to go to other podcasting conferences and I've gone, I'm speaking at one and it's month. I do. I love the community that's there, but you can't just talk to yourself all the time. You have to get out and talk to other people. And so that's, I think also a big thing that people are missing. Let me just stay within this community where you really have to extend outwards and reach the audience that you're trying to get.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:21:46] I love that so much. Monica Rivera: [00:21:49] So you won't find me trying to dance on six dogs. It's not going to work. If I do, I'll probably blow out my knee and that'll be like first video, last video, grand opening.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:22:01] So before we wrap things up, I want to ask. Well, a little bit of a more serious question, and that is, you live in New York and New York is one of the most amazing places in the world, and one of the most dangerous, it's one of the most beautiful places in the world, but the most expensive, What have you learned from being an entrepreneur in New York? That those of us that live in a completely different climates, culture spaces could learn from? Monica Rivera: [00:22:32] So the one thing about New York, it's very dog eat dog, like it's very much survival of the fittest in New York. And I'm a lifelong new Yorker, and to me that doesn't change at all. It's very rare when you find people who truly want to be collaborative, especially working in other cities, and I've done consulting in my careers.I've spent time in other cities. I lived in Iowa for a year. I spent time in D C is that New York sometimes likes to hoard the information, like everything is proprietary. Everything is IP in this. So that can be very challenging. But one of the things that I've learned is that if you can try to actually build relationships in New York and really have something to offer someone else and be willing to have those kind of conversations with people, there can be such quick acceleration in New York more than other places because there's so many things here that this person can connect connected to this person and that other person.But if you're going to start to do business in New York, know that in the beginning to get past that initial gate can be very challenging because there's so many people. I'm thinking about it. We're trying to find apartment space or trying to find a seat on the subway. We're trying to push each other out of the way for a taxi.Before we had Uber and Lyft, it's always like fighting for space. And that doesn't change when it comes like into the business world as well. There's always a little bit of elbowing each other, but if you can break through that and really build genuine relationships, you will have friends and partners for life that are trying to help you succeed.So don't take that initial thing personally in New York can be great. You just have to kind of get past that gate. Caitlyn Allen: [00:24:08] Wow. I've never even thought about like the connections. I think that's cool though about the creative entrepreneur space is that we can make connections on the internet and it not feel.Sometimes like, I mean sometimes it's dog eat dog out there, but, um, that community over competition that a lot of us are really resonating with nowadays, that connection is such a big deal and The feeling of loneliness going back to that and entrepreneurship and knowing that there, even if there might not be.Anything right here in our backyard. Like me, for example, I live out in the middle of the desert. Like there's literally nobody I can go talk to about the things that I do in my business. And then you have you who is the complete opposite. He like get out my way clearly. Um, Oh, that's just so good. The concept of collaboration though is.Such a, such a big one, especially for side hustlers. And that's how Dannie and I met. We met at college, we made a connection. And from there, you know, Danny's just made my business, so it's a thing. Anyways. Okay, well we would love to hear where we can find you. Find more information and we're for sure linking your TEDx talk in the description.Monica Rivera: [00:25:26] Thank you. I appreciate that. So you can find me at, soyouwannadowhat.com it's w a N, N, a. So you want to do at.com and all the socials is this same branding. And I'm really on a mission to help 100 women launch their podcast because we have so many things to say. I think for a long time, other people have told our stories for us, I think it's time that we tell our own stories than our own words, and however it is want to say you without apologizing for it.And so if I can help you not have your first episode be a hot mess like mine is, then come reach out to me. You want to do what? And I'm happy to talk to you and collaborate because although I'm in New York, I don't hoard information I like to share and pervasive. So let's do it. And let's have community and collaboration over conferences.Caitlyn Allen: [00:26:11] Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for being on today. Monica Rivera: [00:26:14] Thank you for having me. This has been awesome.

Are you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alternate universe.  In today’s episode, I’m taking you inside the world of virtual book clubs.  Today's guest, Mallorie Valentine, will walk you through what a book club is, how you can start leading your own book club, what makes a great facilitator how to select your first book a list of book recommendations to get you through isolation, quarantine and more an invitation for you to join her book club, Booked Again.  Episode Resources:  Join Booked Again, Mallorie's virtual book club Connect with Mallorie on Instagram Book Recommendations -- Severance by Ling Ma My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh New Waves by Kevin Nguyen Open Book by Jessica Simpson One Day in December by Josie Silver The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky White Oleander by Janet Fitch   **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

We are in a time of isolation, lockdown, and quarantine, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up every week to support and inspire you!  Today on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! The Podcast, we’re talking about: 10 skills you can learn during the time of isolation courtesy of Entrepreneur.com Based on the article on Entrepreneur.com Why boredom might be a mask for laziness  How you can use this time of uncertainty to upskill yourself and create new opportunities for your career, side hustle or business Episode Resources:  Excel: The Complete Microsoft Excel & VBA Bundle Data Science:  The Dynamic Data Scientist Bundle Ft. Power BI, Python & MATLAB Copywriting: The 2020 Complete Digital Copywriting Master Class Bundle Quickbooks: The Quickbooks Pro Desktop Certification Bonus Bundle Video Editing: The Complete Final Cut Pro X Course - Beginner to Intermediate Languages: Beelinguapp Language Learning App: Lifetime Subscription Adobe Creative Cloud:  The All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Bundle Public Speaking: The 2020 Public Speaking Bundle Digital Marketing: The Digital Marketing Side Business Certification Bundle Project Management: The Premium 2020 Project & Quality Management Certification Bundle **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

A quick and handy guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows and movies streaming now and why you should watch them. I'm sharing 7 of my favorite romantic comedies and love-focused reality television shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. During this time of social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantines, this episode is designed to uplift your spirits and find your happy place in TV and entertainment.  **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you one of the millions of people that are working from home? Are you struggling to establish a new routine and be productive? For over 5 years, I've successfully worked remotely handling spotty WiFi, conference calls, and all the communication tools (think: Microsoft Teams, Slack and more).   In today's episode, I share the 5 tips you need to work remotely, stay productive and keep sane! These tips are proven to work for introverts, extroverts and those in between. Pro-tips for keeping track of your meetings and conference calls  Why I use Trello, the easy, free, flexible, and visual way to manage your projects and organize anything - kids' schedules, included! The #1 productivity hack I live by - it's the exact method I used to accomplish 15 of the 20 items on my personal to-do list in ONE day.  I also share my hot take on watching TV while working, pajamas vs "real" clothes and so much more!  Episode Resources:  Trello 101 Guide Episode 89: "How to Have Your Most Productive Day" ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Have you ever fallen in love with a podcast? Me too! Each week you wait for your favorite show to release a new episode, happily push in your ear pods and dive right in. But what happens when your favorite podcast isn't updating? Is it gone forever? For the first time in 3 years, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! was nearly a victim of pod-fading. That's right, I ALMOST quit the podcast. But why? In this episode we cover, Where has Monica been the last three months? (Spoiler alert: Japan, Singapore, Italy and stuck in her own head). How the death of Kobe Bryant rocked me. What's happening with the podcast? Is YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! here to stay? Is the world ending now that coronavirus is a global pandemic? Don't forget the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY >> ** Win a copy of Alicia Menendez's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE. (www.youwannadowhat.com/book) ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

TEDx Speaker and NPR Fellow Monica Rivera and I discuss The Flipside of Loneliness - her TEDx talk and real life story on surviving tragedy and grief at a young age.⁠ After dealing with loneliness for years, she now lives boldly. Monica gives great insight on how to work through your own personal struggle with loneliness and how to live a fulfilling life!Monica Rivera is a marketer by day and a podcaster by passion. A self-taught, NYC-based producer and consultant, she is the host of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, a weekly podcast aiming to inspire, guide and nudge you to chase after what you want.To watch Monica's TEDx Talk, click here.Connect with Monica on her website: YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!Facebook: You Wanna Do What?!On Instagram: @youwannadowhatEmail: monica@youwannadowhat.comSupport Josieology by sharing it with your friends on social media or via email.Let’s hang out!Instagram: @josieologypodcastFacebook: @josieologypodcastFacebook Group: josieology podcast private group - use password "Loneliness" to get in.Website: www.josieology.comClick here to Follow the BlogContact Josie via email josie@josieology.com⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to give Josieology a 5 star rating or leave a review! Thank you so much!

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can take quite a toll on your bank account. Between family gatherings, work celebrations, and school parties, the cost can really add up. Did you know Americans will spend an average of $1,050 this holiday season, and if you're between the ages of 35-44 that number goes up to $1,158.63? Shop smarter by maximizing your purchasing power with 5 proven ways to make money while shopping. We discuss:  Cashback credit cards Keep the Change apps and more! Don't forget the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY >> ** Win a copy of Alicia Menendez's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE. (www.youwannadowhat.com/book) Episode Resources:  Qapital (www.qapital.com) Rakuten (www.rakuten.com) ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

There is never a wrong time to practice a little "thank you." They say the Holidays are the MOST wonderful time of the year, but between the little things like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza shopping,  perfecting cooking recipes, and navigating holiday travel or the big things like missing loved ones, deployment overseas, or little money in the bank, this time of the year can be downright STRESSFUL.  When you are operating from a place of stress, it ain't always easy to remember gratitude. But there are easy ways to take the pressure off and still find time to say, 'thanks.' In this episode we discuss:  Gratitude and discontentment can live in the same space - there's room for both! How to remain grateful in the midst of the chaos, sadness, and frustration Is it possible for you to be happy NOW and still strive for your long term goal? CALL FOR LISTENER FEEDBACK: Have there been any experiences you lived through that now, one, five or ten years later, you can be grateful?   **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Can you be likable and successful? Is it important for you to be liked? "Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers." Today on the podcast, we talk about The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by MSNBC journalist (and past YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! guest), Alicia Menendez.  ** Win a copy of Alicia's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE.  We discuss:  What is likeability? and why should you care? 5 personality traits according to psychology The 3 most common likeability traps women face in the workplace  One thing you can do TODAY to change the landscape for others Episode Resources:  Listen to Alicia Menendez on Episode 107 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! 5 Personality Traits aka O.C.E.A.N. (https://positivepsychology.com/big-five-personality-theory/) ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Monica Rivera is the founder and host of "You Wanna Do What?!", a podcast about reconnecting with yourself and exploring your interests, ideas and dreams. Monica encourages her listeners to pursue the items on their bucket list through her relatable stories and strategies. Her podcast also features candid interviews with inspirational go-getters who have taken big risks with extraordinary results.This first-generation Latina spent years feeling stuck and creatively unfulfilled in her marketing job in New York City before deciding to take a leap of faith into the world of podcasting. Monica's decision paid off -- and she uses her show as a platform to empower others to grow through personal exploration.Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Tips for Visiting Santa at Macy's and How to Prevent Being Pick-Pocketed. Listen in as Lee shares her insider advice on how to get through waiting to see Santa at Santaland at Macy's in Herald Square at West 34th Street. Find out where to enter to avoid the crowds and what to take to make the wait in line more bearable - especially with little ones. You'll also find out how to avoid being pick-pocketed while out and about in New York City during the holiday season. And, if your wallet is stolen, Lee shares what to do next! Shout-Outs: A hello goes out to Jack Howard from Brisbane, Australia! And, an "Oops!" goes out to Mike in London. Thank you so much for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - China Noodle House ==> CORRECTION: Lee made a mistake. It's actually called Main Noodle House, 1011 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018, (2120 869-0888 - Macy's at 34th Street/Herald Square, Manhattan - Lee's favorite off-camera pocket light for great photos: Aputure's AL-M9 Amaran Pocket-Sized Daylight-Balanced LED Light, $40-ish. - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! - 'CastShop NYC - A 1-day, Hands-on podcasting workshop on December 15th: Register here! - 'CastShop NYC - HOLIDAY EDITION: "A Podcaster's Field Recording Adventure in the City," on Saturday, December 29th - Register here! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How to Host a Holiday Cookie-Baking Party. Yes! Not just a cookie-swap type of gathering! Listen in as Lee shares with you her recipe for a fun way to bring people together in your home using cookie baking as the excuse. You'll learn what to do and what to tell your guests - and what NOT to do! Lee also shares what a Thank You file is and why everyone should have one. And, teachers! Lee gives all teachers a nugget of support! Happy Hanukah! Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Shout-Outs: A hello goes out to Rebecca Nakamura in Chicago! Thank you to "Happy Meditating" for reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Patti LaBelle - Elf, the movie - Keste Pizza and Vino; 271 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014; (212) 243-1500 - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! - FREE talk, "How to Start a Podcast" on Tuesday, December 11th for www.CreativeMornings.com - RSVP here! - 'CastShop NYC - A 1-day, Hands-on podcasting workshop on December 15th: Register here! - 'CastShop NYC - HOLIDAY EDITION: "A Podcaster's Field Recording Adventure in the City," on Saturday, December 29th - Register here! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How to Tell a Story. Join Lee as she interviews guest Shannon Cason, an award-winning, professional storyteller. Shannon Cason shares more than ten major tips to learning how to tell a story really well whether it's for a dinner party or for the big leagues as a keynote speaker. Shannon also shares the ONE thing no one should ever do when telling a story. Listen - and please share with your friends. Shout-Outs: A quick hello goes out to Steve Moors Art in New York! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Shannon Cason: podcasts Homemade Stories and Trouble; Contact: @shannoncason or www.ShannonCason.com - Shannon Cason's story about a day with his daughter: Episode 98: A Perfect Day, Homemade Stories podcast - Holiday markets at Union Square and Columbus Circle, UrbanSpaceNYC.com for more information - German Delights, a vendor at the holiday markets offering authentic German sausages with those yummy rolls and optional  sauerkraut - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! - FREE talk, "How to Start a Podcast" on Tuesday, December 11th for www.CreativeMornings.com - CLICK for link - Toastmasters - StoryTellersProject.com - Red Rooster restaurant - The Moth - Ask Me Another podcast, Ophira Eisenberg Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

No water or no HOT water? Listen in as Lee shares some practical tips for when you find yourself with either water OR hot water not working! And, this happened today, on Thanksgiving 2018! With guests expected! Find out what happened, how to take a hot water bucket shower, and how to handle the same situation if it happens to you! Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Stacey Fitch in AL! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Waverly Restaurant (also known as Waverly Diner), 385 6th Ave (near West 4th Street), New York, NY 10014 - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Viewing Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Tips. Listen in as Lee shares her first-hand tips for viewing all those parade balloons as they're being inflated on Thanksgiving Day Eve. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Allison Doenges and Canada! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Bosie Tea Parlor, 10 Morton St., New York, NY 10012, (212) 352-9900 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Balloon Viewing area: W81/W77 - Lee's Cranberry Sauce Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUk0QyE1hOE - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on November 16th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How to Break Up with a Friend - listen as Lee talks with May Flam, the "Heal Your Work-Life Coach" to determine the answer and more!  And, do you ghost a friend? When or why? As Lee investigates this subject, she runs into three men willing to share their thoughts. Lee considers this as a very informal study on the difference between men and women. Listeners will certainly chuckle, too. (Guest appearances: Josh, Rich, and Patrick Hinds, the co-host of the wildly popular podcast, True Crime Obsessed.) Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Saudi Arabia, Wayne Lockett in California! Thank you so much! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Resources: May Flam: Queenbees in the Workplace, FB group City Spots: - Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St. New York, NY 10011 (212) 367-9000 - Dominick's, 2335 Arthur Ave., Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 733-2807 (B/D trains to 182nd-183rd Sts Station, Metro-North train to Fordham Station) Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on November 16th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

More Counter Space. Listen in as Lee shares her household tip of how to create more temporary counter space in your tiny bathroom and/or kitchen. She has both! So take it from her, you don't want to miss this brilliant way to avoid feeling so confined when you're trying to get stuff done in your bathroom or kitchen - and you need more counter space. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Aleshia from Tanzania and Nich Lewis of Chicago by way of Las Vegas! Thank you so much! Lee's City Spot: Loukoumi Taverna at 45-07 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105 Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on November 16th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Hex Codes. Listen in and find out from Lee what a hex code and why you need to know about this color identifier system. 'CastShop NYC's hex codes are #2d607c and #f09d06. Imagine greeting folks that way! How fun would that be?! Lee recorded this episode live at 'CastShop NYC, held today at Da Capo at 322 Columbus Avenue. As you may have heard, 'CastShop NYC is Lee's 1-day, hands-on podcasting workshop here in town. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Podcast Movement and Spreaker for helping to sponsor 'CastShop NYC! Thank you so much! Lee's City Spot: Tune in next week to find out not one, but TWO City Spots! You know, to make up for this week! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her FREE webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on Friday, October 26th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! Mentions/Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) What is a Podcast? And What's In It for Me? Skylight Diner, W34th Street and 9th Avenue Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Event Planning Tips with Jared Easley. This episode is live to tape, recorded at The NAB Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. It's a special episode because The NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) selected only a handful of shows to record live at the conference. Listen and find out from Jared what you need to consider when producing a conference or event. Jared Easley is the co-founder of Podcast Movement, possibly the largest podcast industry conference in the world with more than 2,000 attendees this year alone. He talks about budget, Pinterest, and some things to consider when striving to produce a quality event. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Jared's daughter, Lana, whose birthday is coming up; Jeff Haveson in Newark, NJ; Stephen Jones in Baltimore, MD; and Mike Palmer in NYC of Trending in Education. Rachel Muckle of NAB is the co-producer of this episode. Lee's City Spot: This week's fun place is a fabulous diner near Javits Convention Center: Skylight Diner at West 34th Street and 9th Avenue. Find out what Lee likes to order - and find out which dish Jared has to critique for us! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her FREE webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on Friday, October 26th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! Mentions/Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) What is a Podcast? And What's In It for Me? Skylight Diner, W34th Street and 9th Avenue Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also leave a voicemail message with just your computer microphone or cell phone at http://www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com. (Just click on the orange tab on the right!)

Businesses and Halloween. Listen in and find out what business owners need to know about Halloween and trick-or-treating to avoid alienating a significant percentage of their customer base. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Eli Garf; M23 Bus Driver Rich; and hosts Tokyo Cliff and Shokolate Buddha of the Raw Urban Mobile Podcast in Japan. Lee's City Spot: This week's fun place is the pastry chain, Paris Baguette. Find out why by listening in. Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) Paris Baguette bakery chain The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also leave a voicemail message with just your computer microphone or cell phone at http://www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com. )Just click on the orange tab on the right!)

Homemade sausage without a grinder or stuffer? Is it possible? YES! Listen as Lee shares her sausage-making tips with you. And, find out who the one person is who should be tipped when helping you! Lee's City Hot Spot is La Duree macaron shop downtown near Canal Street, a few blocks from the Canal Street Station off the A, C, E train lines. Shout Outs include Shannon Cason and Irene Washington from Detroit, Michigan, Martin in Spain, and Regine Vincent Bonet and Lois Penny in New York. Thank you! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) La Duree SOHO 398 - West Broadway, NY, NY 10012 Sausage Maker .com Lee's Sausage Recipe: 2:1 ratio of fatty meat to animal fat; One teaspoon each: salt, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic powder, dash of red pepper flakes. Alton Brown suggests adding 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Lee has also used maple syrup in the past as well. The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Writing Apps for Alexa? Google Home? Yes! Listen in as programmer Chip Edwards of CreateMyVoice.com shares his tips for writing apps for Alexa and Google Home smart speakers. In this episode, you'll learn that "apps" in the smart speaker world are actually called "skills" (for Amazon's Alexa) and "actions" for Google Home. Chip Edwards shares what he's learned along the way. So if you're a programmer, listen in. If you know any coders, then please share this episode with them. CHip Edwards's new company, CreateMyVoice.com, creates skills and actions for smart speakers. His skills for Alexa enables blogs and podcasts and their branding to be heard upon command. How cool is that?! You'll also learn about Lee's NYC Hot Spot, Shakespeare's Garden in Central Park. If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) CreateMyVoice.com Amazon's Website for Developers  Google Home's Website for Developers The Blind Blogger, Maxwell Ivey Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Cold butter and toast? Listen in as Lee shares her ultimate tip for spreading cold butter onto toasted bread without ripping it! Lee is co-hosting two events. Thus, she has two invitations for you: 1). A FREE webinar for parents and people who work with children: Playground Emergencies 101 on Wednesday, September 26th at 10AM (EST). Click to register! 2). If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; Suzy Chase Osborne of Cookery by the Book; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) American Butter Institute The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LGBTQ+ Labels Explained and why you should care! Guest Beatriz Reynoso from Problematic or Nah shares her take on LGBTQ+ - and Lee talks to Cecilia Gentili from the Gay Men's Health Center on what "Trans" really means. Lee shares her NYC Hot Spot for this week - and lets listeners in on her favorite bathroom gadget. Maybe you have one, too! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; Suzy Chase Osborne of Cookery by the Book; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) La Maison du Macaron Gay Men's Health Center Problematic or Nah podcast The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tips for back-to-school if you're an adult learner or a parent. Listen in as Lee shares what she does at the beginning of every class, training, or workshop that helps create community and decrease that feeling of isolation and loneliness. And, parents, Lee has a tip for you to connect with your child's teacher sooner rather than later! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; Suzy Chase Osborne of Cookery by the Book; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) Ikinari Steak Lee's Etsy Shop: Uehara Designs The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Second Language? If you speak one or more languages other than English, then THIS episode is for you! Listen in as Lee shares how you can up your LinkedIn profile game with one simple action: take the O.P.I. That's "Oral Proficiency Interview" in case you didn't know. Come on in and find out how Lee's practice OPI went and why bilingual children should also take this language-fluency speaking exam. This week's NYC hot spot is actually across the rive in Jew Jersey: Newport Centre! Find out which ramen shop Lee visited and why Newport Centre is a great place for a stay-cation. If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera, Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth, Kelli Out Loud's Kelli Johnson and Problematic or Nah's Beatriz Reynoso. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages Language Testing International Newport Centre Menya Sandaime The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. She's working on Twitter...