Podcasts about your own story

From reality TV casting to coaching in her program, “Star of your Own Story,” Bethany Yamawaki shares her career journey. She discusses her star framework, blending self-discovery with confidence-building tools, and her pivot to group coaching — all while offering key insights for course creators.Bethany Yamawaki is a Certified Relationship Coach and a Senior Casting Producer.In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Bethany discuss:Bethany's background and career journey transitioning from casting producer to relationship coach and creating online coursesOverview of her program, “Star of Your Own Story,” focused on self-discovery tools, techniques, confidence-building, and action steps mixed with resonanceUnderstanding the challenges people face when enrolling and completing transformational programsCombining her work in casting with coaching techniques to help clients shine and connectWorking with different groups like coaches, creatives, and reality show aspirantsImportance of practicing on-camera confidence through daily recordings and affirmationsConsiderations for marketing a program with less concrete outcomesNeed for a hybrid online and community-based approach for effective support and feedbackBlending Bethany's reality TV experience with broader life and business coaching lessons“I think a lot of people want to do this, but they don't know how. So I don't just say, ‘Fix your mindset.' You need to break that down for people and give them specific tools, specific techniques.” — Bethany YamawakiGuest Bio:Bethany Yamawaki combines TV casting with relationship coaching, and brings more than two decades of experience and insight into transforming lives with confidence and clarity. With a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Theatre Arts from Northwestern University, as well as certifications from the Life Coach Institute of Orange County and the prestigious Relationship Coaching Institute, Bethany has successfully merged her passion for unscripted casting with a profound commitment to helping others.As a seasoned Casting Producer, Bethany has been integral to the success of major reality shows, including The Bachelor, Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race, and Love Island. Her ability to identify and nurture talent has seen her interview more than 10,000 individuals, providing a unique lens on human relationships and the patterns that shape them.In her "Star of Your Own Story" program, Bethany casts women into roles featuring on & off camera confidence and empowerment, guiding them to reclaim their narratives and magnetize opportunities. Her mission extends beyond confidence coaching; she facilitates life-altering transformations for those navigating transitions, from breakup recovery to rebuilding relationships with self and others.Through one-on-one coaching and specialized group programs, Bethany offers a supportive space for individuals to use their authentic voice, find their power, and achieve life and business goals. Her teachings blend action with strategy, empowering clients to move forward creatively and courageously.Bethany's personal journey — rooted in a biracial upbringing and enriched by a multicultural family life — fuels her advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Her coaching focuses on empowering underrepresented groups and those in interracial/intercultural relationships, drawing from her extensive experience in both personal and professional realms. She enjoys family life with her husband of 20+ years and their teenage daughter, a sophomore at USC. In her free time, she indulges in continued learning, live music & theatre, travel, and pilates, which all contribute to her grounded approach to life and coaching.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeRuzukuBethany's Website: StarofYourOwnStory.comBethany's Instagram page: @starofyourownstoryCredits:Hosts: Ari Iny and Abe CrystalProducer and Editor: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioTo catch the great episodes that are coming up on Course Lab, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:Track Title: Bossa BBArtist Name: MarieWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist Name: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: GraceArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSTrack Title: Carousel LightsArtist Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.Episode transcript: Star Power: Building Confidence On and Off Camera (Bethany Yamawaki) coming soon.

On the 102nd episode of What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Nadjeschda (Nadja) Taranczewski. Nadja has a Master of Psychology, is a Master Certified Coach and works as a coach, author, and keynote speaker. She supports leaders who want to reinvent their organisation as Conscious Tribe, i.e. as a thriving community where people invest in inner work, understand the big picture, invest in deep relationships and cultivate conscious rituals. Her company ConsciousU facilitates collective transformation and makes culture change scalable through their blended learning coaching programmes. She is the author of the book Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story and is currently working on her forthcoming book The Conscious Tribe Playbook.In this illuminating conversation, Nadja shares with us her explorations of building thriving and conscious collectives. We discuss profoundly important components of healthy relating including developing spaces for aloneness in togetherness, creating rituals for sharing more context and our humanity, becoming aware of the transience of our emotions, and welcoming the uncertainty we are often fearing and avoiding.This whole conversation is a wonderful invitation to become alive to what is within us, communicating and sharing our humanity, while Nadja shares so many wonderfully grounded anecdotes to bring alive the concepts we discuss. This conversation gave me further hope of what can be possible within our own communities.For further content and information check out the following:- Nadjeschda's Book: https://herobook.conscious-u.com/- Conscious U website: https://www.conscious-u.com/- Nadjeschda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjeschdataranczewski/- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.00:00 Introduction03:08 How do we build healthy collectives?06:58 Aloneness in togetherness11:33 Separating not meaning rejection14:38 Not making it all about ourselves20:23 Daily rituals for connection and context25:08 Masking and resisting uncertainty28:31 Trusting we can handle discomfort30:57 Noticing the transience of our emotions35:58 Regaining our emotional dexterity39:58 Realising the stories we attach to events44:43 The development of conscious communities51:08 Paying attention to our humanity59:08 What is a good life for Nadja?

In this powerful episode I sat down with Sasha Huessler, an entrepreneur, engineer, and author of "Light Up Your Darkness: Be the Hero of Your Own Story." Sasha's story is one of personal transformation, from navigating deep depression to rediscovering joy and purpose. Together, we explored the themes from his book and the practices that helped him rebuild his identity and find fulfillment beyond external achievements. Conversation Highlights: The fall and rediscovery of identity How Sascha's reliance on external validation set him to embark on a journey of inner exploration How he realised he has shift perspective and rewriting your story The Hero's Journey, inspired by Joseph Campbell He shared some tools for inner healing The power of Vippasana Sascha's spiritual journey - his experience in Peru Navigating setbacks with grace Sasha reminds us that life's journey is never perfect—it's a constant ebb and flow. The beauty lies in having the tools to navigate both highs and lows with grace, calmness, and self-compassion. As he shared, “When I thought I lost it all, I found myself.” Thank you, Sasha, for your authenticity and for sharing your journey with us. If you, dear listener, are on your own path of self-discovery, know that you are not alone. We all walk this road together, learning and growing along the way. About Sasha's Book: Sasha's book, "Light Up Your Darkness: Be the Hero of Your Own Story," documents his personal transformation and offers insights for anyone on their own journey of healing. It's available on Amazon in both Kindle and print formats. You'll find diagrams, large print, and engaging storytelling—perfect for anyone seeking both inspiration and practical tools. Until next week! If this conversation resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. And if you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a five-star review—it really helps spread the message. Stay well, friends, and see you next time on The Listening Well Podcast.

In this episode, John McMahon and John Kaplan welcome back Doug Holiday to delve deeper into the themes of Doug's best-selling book, 'Rethinking Success.' The discussion focuses on the importance of understanding and embracing one's personal story to avoid living someone else's narrative. They explore how life experiences and backgrounds shape emotions, perceptions, and actions. Practical strategies for self-discovery and self-improvement are shared, emphasizing the significance of authenticity and addressing deep-seated emotional triggers. The episode also explores storytelling in leadership and the profound impact of understanding colleagues' backgrounds. This conversation is essential for anyone striving to integrate personal growth with professional excellence.Tune in and learn more about this episode of The Revenue Builders Podcast.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESListen to the earlier episodes with Doug here: Leading Authentically: https://www.forcemanagement.com/leading-authenticallyRethinking Success: https://www.forcemanagement.com/rethinking-success-and-finding-purpose-with-doug-holladayConnect and learn more about Doug Holladay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougholladay/Learn more about Doug's CEO programs: https://www.pathnorth.com/HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:02:40] Understanding Personal Narratives[00:06:36] The Impact of Family Stories[00:08:55] Exercises for Self-Discovery[00:12:22] Breaking Generational Cycles[00:17:56] The Importance of Audience[00:34:37] Celebrating Positive Actions in Children[00:36:21] Learning Through the Eyes of Your Children[00:39:29] Understanding Personal Triggers and Growth[00:41:50] The Power of Self-Awareness[00:50:24] Writing and Reflecting on Your Own Story[01:02:29] Integrating Personal Stories in LeadershipHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:03:19] "It's really easy to misinterpret the actions of others when you don't understand the story they were born into or the demons they're wrestling with."[00:09:09] "If we don't bother to understand that story we were born into, guess what? You're going to replicate that in your own family."[00:21:51] "The best thing I can do for my family, my children, my spouse, my partner, for the people I work with, for the country, is to be the best version of myself."[00:13:28] "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free."[00:23:03] "None of us wants to be fixed by somebody else. That's why we've got to start with fixing ourselves."

Nadia Taranczewski holds a Master of Psychology, Master Certified Coach, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story. She has worked as a coach and organizational developer since 2001. Her company, ConsciousU, makes culture change scalable through its blended learning online-based coaching programs. By combining individual consciousness development and social learning in groups and teams, they support organizations in reinventing themselves as Conscious Tribe.She is a curious and voracious learner and has studied with some of the best coaches and experts worldwide. Nadja lives in Berlin, Germany, with her wife, loves to travel the world by home-exchanging, and is currently working on her forthcoming book, The Conscious Tribe Playbook.  For more than a decade, Valerie Livesay, Ph.D. has been thinking about and inquiring into the phenomenon of fallback­­––when, despite our optimal developmental capacities, what we often refer to as our developmental center-of-gravity—we make meaning, feel, and act from a smaller, less complex, less capable form of mind. As Chief Illuminator at Ghost Light Leadership, Valerie accompanies individuals through their discovery of self, using the analogy of theater to set the stage for their historical and unfolding story. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and workshop offerings, Valerie invites the many characters that comprise the full ensemble of one's self to dance together to better meet their intentions. She is the author of Leaving the Ghost Light Burning: Illuminating Fallback in Embrace of the Fullness of You in which she reveals both the despair and ecstasy that accompany a knowing of the fullness of one's allowing the reader to find the fullness of themselves in the journey of development and the experience of being human.A Quote From Nadia's Website"A Conscious Tribe is a thriving organization whose members engage in inner work, see the big picture, nurture deep relationships, and practice conscious rituals."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: The New Comedy Bible by CarterBook: Venomous Lumpsucker by Beauman Podcast: The Rest is HistoryAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Register for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: The Leader's EdgeMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Joseph Janesz, PhD, is an Associate Staff and Director of the Outpatient Executive and Professional Program at Cleveland Clinic.  He has been a Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, lecturer, author and national Consultant for the past 30 years. Dr. Janesz completed his undergraduate work at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and received his PhD degree from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. His training includes couples and group therapy, performance enhancement and sports psychology, executive coaching and management and organizational consulting.  He consults with a wide range of clients in the medical, legal, financial, sports and entertainment fields and has been a Consultant to the National Football League for the past 20 years and a key player in the first NFL Players Assistance Program -- the Cleveland Browns "Inner Circle Program." Dr. Janesz played an integral role in my own training as I prepared for the CrossFit Games.  It was a pleasure to re-connect with him to learn more about his approach for helping individuals become their own personal best self and how high-performers can find balance and excellence through mindfulness. *Dr. Janesz's Bio was adapted from clevelandclinic.org Related episodes: Ep 274 - Be the Hero of Your Own Story with Donald Miller Ep 264 - How to Build Mental Resilience with Dr. Lara Pence If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Mary interviews Elysia Butler, an expert in suicide prevention and empowerment for children. Elysia's mission is to catch kids before they fall and provide them with the tools and resilience to overcome challenges. She has written a book called "Become the Hero of Your Own Story" and offers workshops and coaching to empower children and parents. She believes in proactive prevention and building a community of support. She emphasizes the importance of believing in children and letting them learn and grow through struggles. Elysia's work is focused on empowering children to become their own heroes. About Elysia: ​ Elysia Butler is an educator, author, and founder of the Hope Hero Foundation. With a background in psychology and educational leadership, Elysia is dedicated to empowering children and families to build resilience and overcome challenges. She has developed a curriculum and written a book titled "Become the Hero of Your Own Story" to help children navigate their own hero's journey and develop the tools and mindset to face adversity. ​ Check out The Hope Hero website: https://www.thehopehero.com Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Become-Hero-Your-Own-Story/dp/B09Z7BTG72  

Are you tired of feeling stuck and overwhelmed in the face of life's challenges? Have you tried to push away pain and ignore its lessons, only to find yourself feeling even more lost and disconnected? It's time to break free from the ineffective pattern of avoiding pain and embrace it as a powerful teacher. By leaning into the discomfort and allowing ourselves to learn from our pain, we open the door to personal growth and resilience. It's time to rewrite your story and discover the transformative power of embracing pain as a teacher.   In this episode, you will: Discover how Audrey Dwyer's personal journey can inspire resilience and personal growth. Learn the transformative power of embracing pain as a teacher for personal development. Explore the journey of overcoming addiction and trauma and finding hope for the future. Uncover secrets to finding purpose and making a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others. Tap into the transformative power of vulnerability and its impact on personal growth and resilience.   My special guest is Audrey Dwyer Audrey has faced and overcome numerous challenges in her life. From addiction to a life-changing heart surgery, her story is a testament to the power of embracing pain as a teacher. Audrey has gained valuable insights into the transformative nature of pain and the potential it holds for personal growth and resilience, and they're available to all of us in today's conversation. Audrey's story serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always the opportunity for redemption and growth. You'll be inspired and empowered to face life's challenges with courage and resilience so you can secure the treasures available to you on the other side.    Key moments in this episode include: 00:01:01 - Audrey's Story Begins 00:05:17 - Hospitalization and Heart Surgery 00:08:02 - Recovery and Reflection 00:09:46 - Current Journey and Recovery 00:12:54 - Coping Mechanisms and Family Dynamics 00:14:18 - Lack of Communication and Emotional Expression 00:15:27 - The Importance of Talking About Loss 00:18:15 - The Impact of Avoidance and Regret 00:19:09 - Embracing Life and Taking Control 00:25:26 - The Importance of Commitment 00:26:39 - The Challenges of Commitment 00:29:47 - The Journey to Self-Commitment 00:31:30 - Overcoming Chaos and Finding Clarity 00:33:43 - Love Your Scars and Embracing Challenges 00:39:00 - Finding Healing and Acceptance 00:40:39 - Overcoming the Lowest Low 00:41:53 - Embracing the Beginner's Mindset 00:43:52 - Love Your Scars Movement 00:48:12 - Embracing the Messy Middle 00:52:37 - Moving Towards the What 00:53:33 - Author of Your Own Story 00:54:04 - Courage in Vulnerability 00:55:14 - Connecting with Audrey 00:56:14 - Embracing Mortality Remember, you ARE going to die. But you're not dead yet. So get after it!   Until We Meet Again–Lord Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise! This is the final episode of 2023. I look forward to resuming the Adventure of tapping into the power of our Mortality in 2024. Until then, I wish you and yours a very happy holiday season. Revel in the moment. Seize the day. Keep in mind what matters most. Summon the courage to say what needs to be said, do what needs to be done, and live like there's no tomorrow.  For those of you who missed Growth Camp 2023, stay tuned for details about the first Growth Camp of 2024, coming in January. It's a perfect way to kickstart your year and put yourself on a path of unprecedented Purpose and Adventure.  Thank you once again for your time, trust, and attention, today and throughout 2023. It's a privilege and a pleasure to be invited into your lives and hearts and minds as, together, we pursue deeper understanding about how to conduct ourselves in the world to get the best results with our lives.  I'm so glad you tuned in today. Don't forget to follow this show and share it with your friends, and I'll see you next year on Andrew Petty is Dying--Lord willin' and the creek don't rise!   Let's Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, visit my website, or email me.    Connect with Audrey Email | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website    Follow Andrew Petty is Dying & Leave a Review Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher   If You Liked This Episode, I Think You'll Like These, Too Ep. 012 | How to Harness the Winds of Discomfort to Get Where You Want to Go: Becoming a Seasoned Sailor on the Seas of Life Ep. 019 | The Cockpit is Yours: From Passenger to Pilot Ep. 077 | The Big 6 (Part 1): Essential Ingredients in the Recipe for a Life You'll be Outrageously Proud of When You Die Ep. 078 | The Big 6 (Part 2): Essential Ingredients in the Recipe for a Life You'll be Outrageously Proud of When You Die Ep. 086 | The Best is Yet to Come: Rediscovering an Ancient Compass for a Life of Purpose and Adventure Today Ep. 090 | A Tale of Two Mountaineers: How Comfort Sabotages Our Contentment, and What To Do About It  

On this episode, hear from one of last year's YLAI Fellows who recently returned to Minnesota to showcase his new projects as part of the State Department's Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund. Leorian Ricardo is Creative Director at Moro Studio, an arts and publishing studio that is leading the development of the comic book industry and providing professional opportunities for young talent and new, underrepresented voices in the Dominican Republic. He shared his comic book workshops called "Be the Superhero of Your Own Story" at local schools including Gideon Pond Elementary, Nova Classical Academy, and Risen Christ Catholic School and spoke with next generation creators at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. He was also featured at our recent Global Social with international visitors on October 5th.   Links Global Minnesota Professional Exchanges YLAI Program CDAF Fellowship Moro Studio Website

We all experience disasters in our lives where we must keep control, embrace challenges, and choose happiness over victimhood.In this episode of the Growth Mindset, we are guided by the brilliant Gina Gardiner. Despite a crippling ski accident when she was young, she became an award-winning headteacher and life coach. She helped inspire thousands of young minds and actively taught the Growth Mindset for many decades.She shares her most inspiring lessons and stories of resilience and determination and focuses on teaching how to live a happy and fulfilling life, no matter what challenges we face.We are the authors of our own life stories, and we can choose to be happy, no matter what. Gina also teaches us the importance of asking for help, and of surrounding ourselves with positive people.- - -Sponsor - Linked In JobsAdvertise your job for free to the world's largest pool of professionals.https://linkedin.com/growth- - -On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.- - -Connect with Sam Webster Harris

George Elek is joined by Andy Holding to look ahead to this weekend's Scottish Grand National at Ayr.It's an eight race card on Saturday with the highlight being the Grand National at 3.35. Last year's runner up Kitty's Light is currently the 9/2 favourite with our sponsors Unibet.He'll be looking to go one better and warmed up nicely with a success in the Eider back in February. Monbeg Genius, Your Own Story and Dusart are also towards the top of the market after 23 were declared on Thursday morning.It's Unibet ambassadors Nico de Boinville and Nicky Henderson who run top weight and course winner Dusart in the race. Their blogs to preview all of their Saturday runners will be live on Unibet on Friday, they'll be well worth reading after Nicky gave 28/1 winner Caribean Boy a great write up in Wednesday's blog ahead of racing at Cheltenham.Unibet will also be offering extra places in the Scottish National – six places 1/5th odds T&Cs apply, as well as extra places on the 1.15pm, 1.50pm, 4.25pmAs well as the action at Ayr, they'll be Money Back as cash on 2.05 Newbury – Dubai Duty Free stakes if your horse finishes second.Unibet, currently have a sign up offer for new customers. Deposit £10 and get money Back up to £40 if your first racing bet loses, plus a £10 Casino bonus. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. New customers only. T&Cs apply: https://welcome.unibet.co.uk/uk/sportsbook/horses/racing/aff/2023/index.html?mktid=1:81735833:92680458-30090&btag=81735833_F1D30D841B634CA7819DD24EC2BB8405&bid=30090&campaignId=1799188&pid=92680458 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch this episode on Youtube Episode description What is the first thing that comes to mind when discussing Japanese work culture? It is respect, hard work, lifetime employment, and technology savvy for me. Every book I have read about cross-cultural communication and management has had a chapter on Japan. In my conversation with native Japanese Natsuyo Lipschutz, she explains the Japanese culture and how it is to work or manage someone from Japan. It is a fascinating conversation about one of the most exciting cultures to study workplace dynamics. About the guest Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz is a cultural diversity and cross-cultural communications strategist She is a Japanese-English bilingual keynote speaker, and she works with global organizations that want to improve cultural diversity and have their leaders communicate effectively beyond differences. TEDx speaker, 5-time Toastmasters international speech contest champion, US-Asia business strategy consultant, and World Class SpeakingⓇ public speaking coach, Natsuyo Lipschutz shares compelling stories behind her cross-cultural communication strategies in her signature keynote. Natsuyo is also the bestselling author of The Success Blueprint, which she co‐wrote with world‐renowned business speaker, Brian Tracy. She is also the author of 20Ji Ni Sogiotose (“Say It in 20 Words”) in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, as well as Story Ni Otoshikome (“Motivate with Your Own Story”) in Japanese. 20Ji Ni Sogiotose was awarded “the top 10 business books of the year” in 2021. ‍ Natsuyo began her career at a top Japanese trading company, ITOCHU International in New York. Natsuyo then received her MBA from New York University and held a management consultant position at McKinsey & Company. Today, Natsuyo is the managing principal of her strategy consulting firm, ASPIRE Intelligence, as well as an executive consultant for Breakthrough Speaking, a global public speaking consultancy. She also serves as the first Asian board of director at the National Speakers Association New York City chapter. Outside of work, Natsuyo is a competitive ballroom Latin dance national finalist, a proud mother of a pre-teen daughter who's a model and competitive figure skater, and a breast cancer survivor.

Do you feel as if you need a boost in confidence but don't know what to do?  My guest Janelle Anderson is a confidence coach or confidence guru primarily for women, as well as a speaking and storytelling mentor and an author.  She knows what it is to live with what she calls “a cloak of shame” and not feeling worthy.  She tells her story of being a victim of date rape and then being sex trafficked when she was young.  How did she turn her life around? She left that life when she was 26 years-old but it was not until later in life that she truly realized her calling to help others and established her own company Emerging Life Coaching.  Her newest book is titled Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story and she seeks to help you to know your own true value and worth and become fearlessly confident.  She has a free offer to my listeners below.Book: Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own StoryWebsite: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.comSocial media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emerginglifecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emerginglifecoaching/Free Offer:  Title: 5 Keys to Transform Self-Doubt into Fearless ConfidenceLink: https://bit.ly/5keystofearlessconfidence

Today on the podcast we talk with speaker, author and confidence coach Janelle Anderson to discuss how women entrepreneurs can overcome imposter sydnrome and create a confidence within themselves to succeed in their field of expertise. About Janelle: Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Speak Confidently to Sell, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Monetize Your Message Mastermind program. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is was released in January 2022. Super power: Helping women entrepreneurs build confidence, conquer imposter syndrome and own their expertise to build their business Website: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emerginglifecoaching Janelle's favorite quote: "To be in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."                                                                                             Ralph Waldo Emerson

So often, we hear that Inner Dream Stealer voice in our head, telling us that we're not good enough. Then we say, "Oh, man, I'm such an idiot," when we do something simple and minor, which can affect how we get our story out there or even stop us from sharing. So my guest, Janelle Anderson, and I are sharing how knowing and loving yourself will help you get your story and message out there and how owning your accomplishments will tie into your story and help you find those people God has called you to serve. Hear about how to be the star of your own story. Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs, helping women own their expertise, monetize their message, and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity to stand out in the marketplace. Janelle's signature course focuses on messaging and speaking with confidence. Her new book is Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story. www.emerginglifecoaching.com 5 Keys to Transform Self-Doubt into Fearless Confidence - In this EBook, you will discover five dynamic secrets to shedding self-doubt and activating your fearless, confident self. Author Janelle Anderson shares valuable life lessons that transformed her from a timid, traumatized woman into the confident coach, speaker, and author she is today. She shares practical exercises throughout the book so you can integrate these keys directly into your life and experience your transformation starting today! Link: https://bit.ly/5keystofearlessconfidence -------- Elise Smith is the CEO and Christian Business Strategist of Divinely Driven Results and The Faithful Ladypreneur Facebook group. She empowers service-based ladypreneurs to reach their sales goals by partnering with God, empowering their mindset, and utilizing biblical business strategies. Not yet a member of the FREE Faithful Ladypreneur Facebook group? You are welcome to join here: Faithful Ladypreneur Facebook Group Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/divinelydrivenresults/ Join our Divine Marketing Membership: https://www.divinelydrivenresults.com/membership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divinelydrivenresults/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divinelydrivenresults/support

So often, we hear that Inner Dream Stealer voice in our head, telling us that we're not good enough. Then we say, "Oh, man, I'm such an idiot," when we do something simple and minor, which can affect how we get our story out there or even stop us from sharing. So my guest, Janelle Anderson, and I are sharing how knowing and loving yourself will help you get your story and message out there and how owning your accomplishments will tie into your story and help you find those people God has called you to serve. Hear about how to be the star of your own story. Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs, helping women own their expertise, monetize their message, and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity to stand out in the marketplace. Janelle's signature course focuses on messaging and speaking with confidence. Her new book is Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story. www.emerginglifecoaching.com 5 Keys to Transform Self-Doubt into Fearless Confidence - In this EBook, you will discover five dynamic secrets to shedding self-doubt and activating your fearless, confident self. Author Janelle Anderson shares valuable life lessons that transformed her from a timid, traumatized woman into the confident coach, speaker, and author she is today. She shares practical exercises throughout the book so you can integrate these keys directly into your life and experience your transformation starting today! Link: https://bit.ly/5keystofearlessconfidence -------- Elise Smith is the CEO and Christian Business Strategist of Divinely Driven Results and The Faithful Ladypreneur Facebook group. She empowers service-based ladypreneurs to reach their sales goals by partnering with God, empowering their mindset, and utilizing biblical business strategies. Not yet a member of the FREE Faithful Ladypreneur Facebook group? You are welcome to join here: Faithful Ladypreneur Facebook Group Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/divinelydrivenresults/ Join our Divine Marketing Membership: https://www.divinelydrivenresults.com/membership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divinelydrivenresults/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divinelydrivenresults/support

Hello, Hero boys and girls. Welcome to another episode of HerOwnHero pod, in this special season, we are focusing on women. "Women in Tech" series is a HerOwnHero special that takes you into the career journey of young women building careers in different tech fields, from Web3 to AI, from Machine Learning to Data Science. Today we will be talking to the gorgeous Khaulat Abdulhakeem, a machine learning expert, a LinkedIn Instructor, and a tech career coach who is passionate about helping young people find their footing early on in their tech journey. Khaulat is as dynamic as she is hardworking, he is also a fun-loving person, a traveler, and a great dancer I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Resources Find Khaulat Abdulhakeem On LinkedIn On Twitter On Youtube LinkedIn Courses Find WildFlower On: Twitter LinkedIn Newsletter Till Next Time,

Biography Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Speak Confidently to Sell, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Monetize Your Message Mastermind program. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is was released in January 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ordinarytobadass/message

During a recent meditation, my guides gave me a beautiful new tool to assist in starting fresh in this new beautiful energy we are in. I would love to share this simple, yet effective, tool through our meditation. Diana Beyersdorfer. A Meditation a Day with Diana Beyersdorfer is presented by Enlightened World Network. Becoming the Author of Your Own Story. Diana Beyersdorfer is an intuitive empath with a degree in Metaphysical Counseling. She teaches classes on how to heal the inner child, and tap into the power of the imagination. In September of 2016, after the sudden loss of Steve, her soul mate, to cancer, she became aware of her mediumship skills as she felt his energy return to her in a huge, all-encompassing bear hug. She is an author and also a Reverend in the International Metaphysical Ministry. Diana Beyersdorfer: https://www.facebook.com/dialben, www.imaginationofbecoming.com Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you. Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling www.enlightenedworld.online Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/web Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer #Angelicguidance #Spiritualcommunity #archangels #Christconsciousness #lionsgate

In this episode: marginal gains, prioritizing your present, purposeful living, impacting others, and goal setting. Whether you like it or not we all will eventually die someday, and when that time comes the last thing we want to do is to look back on our lives with regret. Oftentimes in life we let expectations, outside obligations, and future ambition rule over us in the present, without fully realizing we could be living our dream life in the present! Nobody understands this more than former hospice doctor Jordan Grumet (aka Doc G) who comes back to the show to discuss the importance of finding meaning in the way we approach our goals, and how becoming more intentional and present could lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life! Jordan "Doc G" Grumet Website: jordangrumet.com Book: Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life Podcast: Earn & Invest Blog: DiverseFI Timestamps 1:27 - Introductions 2:30 - Sam's Story 6:29 - It's Not Bout The Goals, It's about The Processes 14:23 - Marginal Gains 17:33 - Prioritizing Yourself 23:24 - Your The Star of Your Own Story 27:20 - Making Ripples and Impacting Others 35:24 - What Would You Do if Money Wasn't an Issue? 41:36 - Money is a Tool and Measuring Friction 50:15 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode Real Estate & Financial Independence Podcast with Coach Carson Ordinary Sherpa "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins JL Collins "The Tail End" by Tim Urban Subscribe to The FI Weekly! If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Track your personal finances with Personal Capital Compare, buy, and save big on insurance with Policygenius Keep learning or start a new side hustle with one of our educational courses Slash your cell phone bill without sacrificing service with Mint Mobile

I am currently reading a fun book called Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness By Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story by Steve Kamb. This book got me thinking about what me and my family will be doing by the end of next week as well as thinking of other fun challenges I personally thinking of doing. Life is meant to be enjoyed! Sometimes we forget to have fun or create excitement in our lives. Maybe that's why so many feel depressed with life. I believe there is something in our human nature that desires to live a big fun life and do things that shake things up from our regular routines. On today's episode I share how I am daring myself to do more amazing things in my life as well as encourage you to dare yourself.

Get ready for Part 2 of our interview with Steve Kamb from Nerds Fitness. If you haven't listened to part you you can find it here. In this episode we talk a bit more about the business side of Nerd Fitness and Steve's experience building a team and how he sets goals.Today you will be hearing from Steve Kamb, the creator of Nerd Fitness and the rebellion, a community of nerds looking to level up their lives and become real live superheros. Steve is an author, blogger, writer, adventurer, fitness coach, and is known for usually going with the Wizard class when playing rpgs. Steve's journey, as you will hear in this interview, is a very unique one. He found a way to bring nerds and fitness together to create a business and community that is strong and thriving today. He wrote the book "Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story"This is actually one of the books I read when I was becoming serious about being an entrepreneur. You will hear me fan-boy from time to time in this interview, which I should apologize in advance for but I wont because this was such a big interview for me in my Hero's Journey.Follow Nerd Fitness on IG: @NerdFitnessWebsite: https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/Steve's Book hereBusiness RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me sir.isaac.smith@gmail.comLearn how to become a Podcast Producer  from my teachers at Podcast Production School use my affiliate link hereFind me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/join/Business_RPG?Follow my store hereMusic: NEW HORIZONS by Lesion X | https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USb

The Hero's  Journey has been a topic of discussion lately on this podcast. And I think because of this interview, I have come to appreciate it as part of every entrepreneur's road to success. However this episode is also a major point of reflection for me because I get to introduce you to someone who played an important role in my hero's journey to becoming a successful nerd.Today you will be hearing from Steve Kamb, the creator of Nerd Fitness and the rebellion, a community of nerds looking to level up their lives and become real live superheros. Steve is an author, blogger, writer, adventurer, fitness coach, and is known for usually going with the Wizard class when playing rpgs. Steve's journey, as you will hear in this interview, is a very unique one. He found a way to bring nerds and fitness together to create a business and community that is strong and thriving today. He wrote the book "Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story"This is actually one of the books I read when I was becoming serious about being an entrepreneur. You will hear me fan-boy from time to time in this interview, which I should apologize in advance for but I wont because this was such a big interview for me in my Hero's Journey.Follow Nerd Fitness on IG: @NerdFitnessWebsite: https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/Business RPG is a business podcast for nerds who are determined to turn their passion into a profession. Follow me on Instagram @BuisnessRPG. Connect with me on Linkedin here. Email me sir.isaac.smith@gmail.comLearn how to become a Podcast Producer  from my teachers at Podcast Production School use my affiliate link hereFind me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/join/Business_RPG?Follow my store hereMusic: NEW HORIZONS by Lesion X | https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USb

Hello to you listening in Nassau, Bahamas!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.I've been asked: How does one create a story that others relate to? The one where someone says, “What! You, too? I thought I was the only one!”Start by listening for the story that wants to be told. The story you share is actually you discovering what your own story wants to say through you so that you connect with yourself and connect with others.Maybe your story is an opportunity to find out who you are, who you want to be, where you are going. Others want the very same things. When we invite our vulnerable, curious side to express itself our story can help cure others while it heals us. That's why I say, “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!”Question: How does this work for you: Discovering the stories that want to be told and then telling them for yourself and the rest of us ?You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Is anything holding you back from taking center stage? From being the star of your own story?  Janelle Anderson shared her incredible story with us in this episode. Listening to her was like watching a heart-breaking movie with a happy ending.  Janelle Anderson, founder of Emerging Life Coaching, is a speaker, best-selling 3-time author, and coach for women entrepreneurs. She helps women develop a clear, powerful voice to become known as the go-to expert in their field.    Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, released in January 2022, reveals her story and her unique transformational STAR process that empowers women to shed the false narratives holding them back and step into their true power.   Connect with Janelle: Website: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/  Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/emerginglifecoaching/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emerginglifecoaching/  

NADJESCHDA (NADJA) TARANCZEWSKI has a Master of Psychology and holds a Master Certified Coach credential by the International Coach Federation. She works as a coach, keynote speaker and is the author of the book Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story. She was trained and licensed by McKinsey & Company as a facilitator of transformation. As a skilled facilitator of group processes and a challenging team coach, Nadjeschda's specialty lies in supporting CEOs and their teams who want to reinvent their organisation as a Conscious Tribe, i.e. as a thriving community where people invest in inner work, understand the big picture, live deep connections and cultivate conscious rituals. To this end, her company ConsciousU delivers blended learning programmes focused on culture transformation through inner work and action learning across all levels of the organisation. Their groundbreaking CU*money programme is open to anyone who wants to start doing what they love, with and without money. Additionally, I'll be donating to and raising awareness for the charity or organization of my guest's choice with each episode now. This episode, the charity is Camerados. Any and all donations make a difference! You can connect with Nadjeschda on: Website LinkedIn To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Voice Dialogue Peter Koenig Internal Family Systems Therapy Deep Work - Cal Newport New Work needs Inner Work - Joana Breidenbach and Bettina Rollow The Nordic Secret - Lene Rachel Andersen and  Tomas Björkman

Awakening Podcast Social Media / My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster About my Guest: Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Speak Confidently to Sell, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Monetize Your Message Mastermind program. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is was released in January 2022. What we Discussed: - The advantage of Public Speaking - The Power of Telling a Story - Opening up about a trauma releases its power over you - Process the Trauma before telling people - Her Book 'Take Centre Stage' - Where is your Power of Destiny - Sex Trafficking - What Happens to us does not Define Who we are - Breathwork - Your Surfacing the Invisibles - Her Programme and more How to contact Janelle: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emerginglifecoaching https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/ https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/

Speaking Podcast Social Media / My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster About my Guest: Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Speak Confidently to Sell, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Monetize Your Message Mastermind program. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is was released in January 2022. What we Discussed: - The advantage of Public Speaking - The Power of Telling a Story - Opening up about a trauma releases its power over you - Process the Trauma before telling people - Her Book 'Take Centre Stage' - Where is your Power of Destiny - Sex Trafficking - What Happens to us does not Define Who we are - Breathwork - Your Surfacing the Invisibles - Her Programme and more How to contact Janelle: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emerginglifecoaching https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/ https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roy-coughlan/message

Meditation Podcast Social Media / My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster About my Guest: Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Speak Confidently to Sell, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Monetize Your Message Mastermind program. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is was released in January 2022. What we Discussed: - The advantage of Public Speaking - The Power of Telling a Story - Opening up about a trauma releases its power over you - Process the Trauma before telling people - Her Book 'Take Centre Stage' - Where is your Power of Destiny - Sex Trafficking - What Happens to us does not Define Who we are - Breathwork - Your Surfacing the Invisibles - Her Programme and more How to contact Janelle: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emerginglifecoaching https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/ https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/

“The things that you go through that are really hard are where you grow the most.” – Janelle AndersonToday's featured author is a speaker, podcast host, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs, Janelle Anderson. Janelle and I talk about her book, “Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story”, self-worth, and more! Key Things You'll Learn:Why Janelle's mission is to help women become fearlessly confidentHow to keep your sparkle.What “trauma bonds” are.What to expect in the future from her podcast Janelle's Site: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/Janelle's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Center-Stage-Star-Story/dp/1953806775/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Janelle's Podcast, “Women Emerging Fearlessly”: https://womenemergingfearlessly.podbean.com/ The opening track is titled “Heart OF Sword 011” by Rukunetsu aka Project R. To hear and download the full track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/heartofsword011-samuraix You May Also Like… #M2M Bonus Ep. – “Mary Queen” with Lori J. Walker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-mary-queen-with-lori-j-walker/ Ep. 382 – “Coming Out as Yourself” with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-382-coming-out/ 160 - "Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice & Wisdom From the Warrior Princess" with Jenn Taylor (@MomOfEighteen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/160-chocolate-pumpkin-spice-wisdom-from-the-warrior-princess-with-jenn-taylor-momofeighteen/ Ep. 477 – “P.S. You're a Genius” with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-477-ps-youre-a-genius-with-kelly-trach-kellytrach/ Ep. 491 – “Intentionally Fabulous” with Kelli Calabrese: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-491-intentionally-fabulous-with-kelli-calabrese/ Ep. 480 – “Applying Your God-given Passions to Everyday Life” with Marnie Swedberg (@MentorMarnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-480-applying-your-god-given-passions-to-everyday-life-with-marnie-swedberg-mentormarnie/ Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/ Ep. 463 – “Crushed” with Linda Bjork (@Linda_Bjork_1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/ Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-452-writing-a-tell-all-penetrating-memoir-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ 113 - "Business, Faith & Empowering Women Over 40" with Jen Du Plessis (@JenDuPlessis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/113-business-faith-empowering-women-over-40-with-jen-du-plessis-jenduplessis/ 292 – “Surviving a High Conflict Divorce with a Covert Narcissist” with Lorilyn Bridges: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/292-surviving-a-high-conflict-divorce-with-a-covert-narcissist-with-lorilyn-bridges-c2h/ Ep. 360 – “Beyond Lovelyville” with Dr. Lin Morel (@drlinmorel): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-360-beyond-lovelyville-with-dr-lin-morel-drlinmorel/ #M2M Bonus Ep. – “From the Edge of Death to the Gift of Life” with Laura Gray: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-from-the-edge-of-death-to-the-gift-of-life-with-laura-gray/ #M2M Bonus Ep. – “A Mother's Mission to Save Her Child” with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/ Ep. 381 – “Hot Women Rock” with Pat Duckworth (@patduckworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-381-hot-women/ Ep. 425 – “An Imperfect Pilgrim” with Suzanne Ludlum (@SuzanneLudlum): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-425-an-imperfect-pilgrim-with-suzanne-ludlum-suzanneludlum/ Ep. 402 – “The ASK Framework” with Carole Stizza (@relevant4you): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-402-the-ask-framework-with/

Janelle Anderson helps women business owners and leaders embrace their greatness so they can fully show up, stand up, and speak up in fearless confidence. As a victim of rape and sex trafficking in her early twenties, Janelle spent decades trying to hide her past and living a diminished, timid life. When she discovered a path of deep healing and transformation in her mid-fifties, she was finally able to break free of the shame that held her hostage to her traumatic past. In this episode we discussWhy so many women live life “playing small”, with low confidence and plagued by self doubt How trauma may be holding you back, without even realizing it Facing the inner critic, or “gremlin” The power of releasing shame and guilt Why it's important for every woman to “take center stage” of her own life Having patience with the Self Awareness process Ways to build on your natural strengths Janelle's special STAR processIf you want to take the free Strengths Finder assessment you can do that on the VIA Character Institute website here: http://thrivinglife.pro.viasurvey.orgJanelle is an author, speaker, and podcast host of the Women Emerging Fearlessly podcast. Her newly released book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is now available on Amazon. Our audience can enjoy Janelle's free guide, “5 Keys to Transform Self-Doubt to Fearless Confidence” https://bit.ly/5keystofearlessconfidenceAnd learn more about Janelle's upcoming events & programs through her website:  https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/

Have you ever dealt with Imposture Syndrome? In this segment, Janelle Anderson goes over a role play exercise with me on Imposture Syndrome, some tips, and tricks on how to realize if you are dealing with this, and to gain overall confidence to walk into your purpose. See video here - https://youtu.be/BuPnwPpezzs WHO IS JANELLE? Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women can conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Speak Confidently to Sell, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Monetize Your Message Mastermind program. Her newly released book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story along with its companion STAR Guide Workbook. JANELLE'S CALL TO ACTION Join my FREE course https://bit.ly/beconfidentcourse Website: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emerginglifecoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.anderson3/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emerginglifecoaching/ GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

No matter how firm you were in your identity before the pandemic, life during and after it came with a lot of changes. Changes in how we see ourselves, and how we see our lives. For many of us, it came with a shift in roles...whether we liked it or not. There are a lot of complex emotions that get wrapped up in that shift, and whether you are trying to explain to your people that you are starting your own thing, staying home and focusing on something new, or just bucking the whole system there are going to be times where doubt, fear and feeling like an imposter are going to sneak in. We are joined by Janelle Anderson who is a confidence coach, speaker, and author. She works with women entrepreneurs and leaders helping them show up, stand up, and speak up with fearless confidence. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and release their unlimited potential. With the newfound confidence, action-oriented strategies, and tools, they are able to build, grow, and scale a thriving business and make an incredible impact on the world.Janelle works with clients one-on-one, in her signature courses and online clubs.She is the host of the Women Emerging Fearlessly podcast.Lastly, Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, was just released on January 21, 2022.About her bookTake Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story is a powerful and inspiring book that seeks to challenge women to embrace their limitless potential and become the stars of their own stories. Written by renowned speaker and professional coach Janelle Anderson, this book explores the 4-step STAR process – drawing on a mix of practical exercises, timeless spiritual wisdom, and powerful stories of transformation to provide readers with a blueprint for unlocking their true selves. The STAR Process: • Stir your soul awake• Tell the truth to yourself • Accept and activate your true purposeful self •. Release the river of your unlimited potential Perfect for any woman who feels stuck, unfulfilled, and directionless in life Take Center Stage reveals the path to personal growth, artfully blending spiritual advice and insights from God with practical content for putting Janelle's lessons into practice. This book is a must-read for any woman who wants to overcome adversity and become the strong, confident woman they were meant to be! Link: https://amzn.to/34VnYHW

No matter how firm you were in your identity before the pandemic, life during and after it came with a lot of changes. Changes in how we see ourselves, and how we see our lives. For many of us, it came with a shift in roles...whether we liked it or not. There are a lot of complex emotions that get wrapped up in that shift, and whether you are trying to explain to your people that you are starting your own thing, staying home and focusing on something new, or just bucking the whole system there are going to be times where doubt, fear and feeling like an imposter are going to sneak in. We are joined by Janelle Anderson who is a confidence coach, speaker, and author. She works with women entrepreneurs and leaders helping them show up, stand up, and speak up with fearless confidence. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and release their unlimited potential. With the newfound confidence, action-oriented strategies, and tools, they are able to build, grow, and scale a thriving business and make an incredible impact on the world.Janelle works with clients one-on-one, in her signature courses and online clubs.She is the host of the Women Emerging Fearlessly podcast.Lastly, Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, was just released on January 21, 2022.About her bookTake Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story is a powerful and inspiring book that seeks to challenge women to embrace their limitless potential and become the stars of their own stories. Written by renowned speaker and professional coach Janelle Anderson, this book explores the 4-step STAR process – drawing on a mix of practical exercises, timeless spiritual wisdom, and powerful stories of transformation to provide readers with a blueprint for unlocking their true selves. The STAR Process: • Stir your soul awake• Tell the truth to yourself • Accept and activate your true purposeful self •. Release the river of your unlimited potential Perfect for any woman who feels stuck, unfulfilled, and directionless in life Take Center Stage reveals the path to personal growth, artfully blending spiritual advice and insights from God with practical content for putting Janelle's lessons into practice. This book is a must-read for any woman who wants to overcome adversity and become the strong, confident woman they were meant to be! Link: https://amzn.to/34VnYHW

In this episode, you'll also hear:How Tamra broke out of cycles of abuse and financial illiteracy – and how she's using what she learned to empower othersHow to nurture positive family communication that strengthens the bond between parents and childrenThe importance of understanding how much you don't knowTamra's advice for those who feel called to share their message, but hold themselves back out of shame or fear of being in the spotlight Be sure to read all the way to the end for important resources and links! There's nothing quite like the feeling of figuring something out, is there? You know – that lightbulb moment when everything suddenly makes sense. You're excited and relieved, because you've finally arrived at the answer. But then what? It's important to not only celebrate what God has done in your life, but then to pay it forward and help others who are seeking those same answers. Tamra T. Bush is a living example of this. She looked back over her troubling childhood and decided she had to find a different way out. And once she'd figured out the answers, she made a commitment to help others by shortening the learning curve. Now, she helps people bridge family communication gaps and better equip the next generation. Like Tamra, you too can share what you have learned with others. Not only will you help them grow, but you'll also show them you're genuinely concerned about their welfare and not just your own goals. Breaking the CycleTamra's mission began with the realization that a severe lack of resources and access to information in her childhood had created an environment where there was no hope. Tamra grew up in a violent home, and many of the arguments and domestic abuse she witnessed were based on money. Watching the adults in her life struggle without knowing how to improve their own situations stuck with Tamra as she became an adult herself, and she knew she had to do something different. Her search for some way to break the cycle led her to the finance industry: “I knew that there was something wrong, but I didn't know what and I didn't know how to get to it. But I knew it was about money. And so I said, ‘Okay, let me go work for a bank.' And that's what started me on my journey.”But Tamra's turning point really came when she met someone who showed her a very different path – one Tamra hadn't even realized could be an option. This woman made her living by helping people start businesses, and Tamra was surprised to learn just how much people were willing to pay for this service. At first, Tamra was skeptical about the line of work – and even felt a little cheated not to have known that a career offering services in the form of education was possible. “I think it impacted me because I realized that there's something else out there besides the hourly wage,” Tamra recalls. “And so I was resistant in the beginning. But it really opened up my mind and got me thinking that maybe I could sort of do the same thing.” From there, Tamra says she was like a sponge, soaking up every bit of information she could find to improve her life. And now she is doing the same thing, teaching others the very things she needed to learn. Positive Family Communication: The Key to Raising the Next GenerationThat theme of taking her own experiences and teaching others from it is carried on in Tamra's latest book, THE CHEAT CODE : A Mother's G.P.S For the Love of Her Son. “I remember being a young person wishing that I had a bit more guidance in my life,” Tamra says. “I made a lot of mistakes, as we all do, because we're human. But I just wished that there was an adult that took the time out to teach me some of life's lessons.” Through this book, Tamra hopes to give her son what she never had: information to help him understand life's questions and avoid making similar mistakes to the ones she did. Knowing she may not always be there to guide and support her son, Tamra wrote her book to be a legacy she could leave behind – something her son can refer back to when he encounters questions and hard choices, even after Tamra is gone. But the book isn't only a valuable resource for Tamra's son. It can also help parents who want to ensure their children grow up to be responsible citizens spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The key is open and honest family communication. As the saying goes, education starts in the home. But Tamra wants parents to understand that the younger generation today faces an environment that is very different from the one their parents grew up in. There are new kinds of outside influences and experiences that parents can't understand without having productive conversations with their teenagers. Through opening lines of communication with her own son, Tamra has seen a huge difference in their relationship: “There was a period of time where he would just isolate himself, and I would have to constantly go and chase after him for conversation. But now that those lines of communication are open, he comes to me. I don't have to chase him anymore.” Teach Your Children Where They Come FromAccording to Tamra, there are two big reasons family communication is important:Your child needs to know who you are as a parent Your child needs to know who you are as a person, so they can understand their lineageDiscussing your family history with your children helps them understand you and your perspective, and also certain traits that have been passed down to them through DNA. That's why Tamra says if she could have a conversation with anyone, living or dead, she would choose to speak with her grandfather, who passed away when she was very young. “I want my son to be grounded in the fact of knowing who his family is, who his parents are,” Tamra says. “Those conversations are going to help him to be better in touch with his feelings, his attitude, the way that he maintains relationships, how he speaks to people, his level of confidence – there are so many things that go into having those important conversations with your teens. It's literally going to sculpt them into what type of adult they are, and how they go out and interact with the world.”Because Tamra is so passionate about helping parents have these vital conversations with their children, she's built her business for the purpose of helping parents open those lines of family communication and also – especially in terms of finances – pull their family together to function as a unit. “The family unit is the most powerful entity on the face of the planet,” Tamra says. “And so collectively, if you're looking to build wealth, the family unit is going to be the number one thing that's going to help you achieve that.” But not only that, Tamra also believes that functioning as a healthy family is the way to begin healing past trauma and other issues. Those kinds of experiences build up barriers and keep family members from trusting each other, and working together toward a common goal, so it's important to have conversations and learn to trust one another again. “The idea is to get us working together,” Tamra concludes. “We're better in numbers, but when we try to go it alone, we can only go so far.”You Can No Longer HideAlthough this topic of family communication and equipping younger generations has been near to Tamra's heart for many years, she didn't anticipate writing a book about it – or about anything, for that matter. She prefers to stay behind the scenes and encourage others who are in the limelight. But though she felt comfortable staying out of sight, God had other ideas. In 2018, Tamra heard the Holy Spirit telling her she could no longer hide. When she tried to brush it off, He sent people to her to tell her directly that she should write a book. It took time, but Tamra eventually listened and obeyed. Tamra says the main reason it took so long was that she simply didn't want to be seen: “I'm my biggest critic. And I don't see things that other people see. People see things in me that I don't see. And so I had to be constantly reminded, ‘Look, you have a message. It's time to get out there and start speaking to people.'”As Tamra listened to God's prompting, she realized that, while there was a lot of good information out there, something was missing – and she could share that missing piece. You Don't Know EverythingIn the process of working to get her message out into the world, Tamra decided to join our Christian Authors Network podcast tour, and she says one of the biggest lessons she's learned during this time is that we don't always know as much as we think we know. “What you have in your head does not necessarily translate to paper,” Tamra says. “It doesn't translate to marketing, and it doesn't translate to reaching your audience. We know what we know, but what does that look like to someone else?” Just as open family communication is essential to helping parents and children understand one another, it's important to communicate with your audience in a way that speaks to them. As Tamra has learned, marketing is a unique language. You may think you're communicating your message well because you know your material, but other people may see or hear what you're saying in a very different way. We have to learn to communicate in a way that is attractive and clear to the audience we're trying to reach. Now, Tamra is no longer staying behind the scenes. Instead, she's stepping out, being bold and confident, and has put together some powerful resources to help her audience not only set themselves up for success, but also equip the next generation. One of those resources is her free webinar, which teaches families how to take their existing revenue and circulate it internally within the family unit before it leaves, creating a financial ecosystem that's similar to how banks operate. “We're going to teach you how to profit from your own money the same way the bank's profit from your deposits,” Tamra explains. Have Those ConversationsMaye you, like Tamra, had a troubling childhood and a lack of healthy family communication that resulted in trauma. And now you're being challenged to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to step out there, be bold, and come out of hiding – but there's still a big part of you that doesn't believe you can, so you're fighting yourself and trying to stay in the background. If that's you, Tamra's word of advice is, first, don't be ashamed, because it's not your fault. Help is available, but, as Tamra says, “you have to open up to someone and have that conversation. And don't sweep it under the rug, because it's unhealthy. Expose it for what it is.” Abuse can come in many forms, so it's important to identify and understand what has happened to you, so you can get the right kind of help.Next, Tamra advises forgiving yourself often and developing a practice of seeking God and creating moments of peace through prayer and meditation. And finally, understand and acknowledge the worth you have as a child of God: “You are worthy of all of God's gifts and his abundance, and no one can ever take that away from you unless you allow them to.”  BIOTamra T. Bush is a woman of God, wife, and mother who takes great pride in being an instrument of change for others. Her deep knowledge and over two decades of experience in the financial industry have made her an invaluable asset to families that want a better life. She's passionate about empowering families so they can have the economic foundation necessary to look towards their future with confidence. Tamra understands that this isn't just a matter of money, but also communication and support systems for when things get tough. That's why she strives to make a difference on both sides: providing education while helping parents communicate more openly with their children in order to reduce anxiety or depression. CONNECT WITH TAMRAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamraTBushInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamratbush_official/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamraTBushWebsite: www.tamratbush.comWatch the “How to Profit from Your Own Money” Case Study and Be the Hero of Your Own Story at https://tamratbush.com/credit/ Connect with Fellow Authors and Learn about the Podcast Tour: http://christianauthors.net/fbgroup

Nadja is not your run-of-the-mill life coach. She has a gritty optimism, a determination to take all the things that have happened to her clients and show them ways to work through it, one by one changing the world. Her background as half German, a quarter Russian, and a quarter Polish, has made her want to shine lights on the traumatized parts of our human emotions so that they can fully heal. Our conversation encompasses the energetic power of money, how our subconscious fears control our emotions and how we can break free, and how remaining hopeful can be the most rebellious act of them all. Please join us. KEY TAKEAWAYS Build habits until it becomes second nature. Be present enough to really listen to someone else's story. Go deeper than the surface level and watch how the person you're listening to responds – find the place that they are trying to hide from themselves and from you. There is something about supporting people in their inner work process that has changed in the past generation; it can be a benefit to employers because you can show them improved productivity if their employees' mental health is taken care of. What are some of your core needs that weren't met in childhood that you could look at and be mindful of to give yourself freedom? BEST MOMENTS “If people are not in connection with themselves, if they can't feel themselves, if there is no self-compassion, then there cannot be any compassion with another human being, not really. People who are so disconnected from themselves and others are capable of the most atrocious things. What people have done to each other over the course of history is just mindboggling. The only way to prevent that from happening is to make people more conscious, to help people feel.” “Part of human evolution means we keep on telling the same stories.” “Ultimately I don't think humans are as complicated as we think we are…. your brain gets so fast at picking up the right pieces of information that it then boils down to you feeling that it's an immediate reaction I had to it.” “I'm delighted to see that there is a generational jump in consciousness that I can very clearly see. Connection to self, the rejection of the patterns and demands of patriarchy, the rejection of all definitions of success, that ‘rejection of more is always better.'”   ABOUT THE GUEST Nadjeschda Taranczewski (Nadja) has a master's in psychology and is a master certified Coach with a 20-year track record as a coach, author, and keynote speaker. She is the author of the book “Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story” and is currently working on her second, “The Conscious Tribe Playbook”.   Her company Conscious U facilitates collective transformation through blended learning coaching programs that enable consciousness development on all levels of an organization.   She loves to draw and cook and loves to host gatherings at her house with her wife of 20 years. CONTACT METHOD Conscious U website https://www.conscious-u.com/ Email Nadjeschda nt@conscious-u.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjeschdataranczewski/ Nadjeschda on Medium https://ahojnadjeschda.medium.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahojnadjeschda/             ABOUT THE HOST The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton' from the ‘Mighty 247' company is your main host of ‘Fire in The Belly'. Pete is an entrepreneur, mentor, coach, property Investor, and father of three beau98tiful girls. Pete's background is in project management and property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly' project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire in the Belly'. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others. Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person's passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire in The Belly' is the Q&A's - Questions and Actions section. The ‘Fire in The Belly' brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development courses, and rapid results mentoring. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mightypete https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/                   Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I was the guest keynote speaker at Reduce Your Stress Summit for healthcare professionals. You're about to listen to an episode like me as a guest on someone else's podcast, and part of the reason why I do this is that I want to spread the message. I want to spread the mission and message, and I think that's incredibly important. Today, I talk about the concept about how to Think Unbroken and this is about understanding the impact of trauma. Get Ready and Be the Hero of Your Own Story! Listen and Be Unbroken. Get a Paperback copy of Think Unbroken Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma for FREE at:  Learn more about Coaching Program:  Learn more about at: 

In this episode, I was the guest keynote speaker at Reduce Your Stress Summit for healthcare professionals. You're about to listen to an episode like me as a guest on someone else's podcast, and part of the reason why I do this is that I want to spread the message. I want to spread the mission and message, and I think that's incredibly important. Today, I talk about the concept about how to Think Unbroken and this is about understanding the impact of trauma. Get Ready and Be the Hero of Your Own Story! Listen and Be Unbroken. Get a Paperback copy of Think Unbroken Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma for FREE at: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/ Learn more about Coaching Program: https://coaching.thinkunbroken.com/ Learn more about at: https://www.ThinkUnbrokenPodcast.com

Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and speak up with confidence and clarity and make their brand stand out in the marketplace. Janelle is the creator of Fearless Confidence Formula, her signature course focused on messaging and speaking with confidence, and the Fearless Women Mastermind program. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is due to release in February 2022.   Connect with Janelle: Free gift: Conquer the Impostor Within 90-minute training Website: https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emerginglifecoaching/ Connect with Kim: Instagram at Iris Digital Media Group: https://www.instagram.com/irisdigitalmediagroup/ Instagram for Dream Building and Podcast Home:  https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylpeek Podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/POWERofRUN   Episode Sponsor: Iris Digital Media Group - We help podcasters, speakers, course-creators, and people with a vision make an impact and shift perspectives to transform lives. Maybe you have the spark of an idea that is burning inside... you know it will make a difference, but you don't know how to start. Or you've been sharing your ideas for months, and they aren't gaining traction. Or you've been speaking for years and want to really level up your growth.  If you want to use your ideas, message, and talents to make a difference in the lives of others, you're our kind of person!

Don't hold yourself back and share! Become the hero of your own story! Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Lexia Emerenciana, Keynote Speaker at Hero of Your Own Story! People love to connect with energized and happy people! Lexia focuses on changing people's lives by sharing her own story and helping them heal to become a better version of themselves! Let's make sure we daily connect the human dots. Let's listen, learn, share and grow so we can heal the world together!

#262: Be the Hero of Your Own Story with Katie Edwards Today we are speaking with Mindset and Identity Coach Katie Edwards.  Katie comes from a decade in the finance industry, After a series of events including addiction and bankruptcy, she decided to take radical responsibility for her choices and start living the life she wanted right now instead of waiting for "when's". Today she owns two successful businesses and is passionate about helping women uncover their deep money desires and create a roadmap to achieve their dreams. Katie is passionate about helping women fall in love with who they are and transcend their fear of showing up so they can live a life of service, impact, and fulfillment.  In this episode we discuss: 1) You can be the hero of your own story by taking Radical Responsibility of your life choices and what you are creating.  2) It may take a ton of rock bottoms to get to this place of creating massive change in your life. 3) We are not a product of our circumstances.  We are always a product of our decisions.  Learning to live at cause in our lives is how we take ownership to set ourselves up for creating the change we desire. Connect with KatieWebsite: https://www.happilymoneyafter.comEmail: upliftkatie@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieedwardscoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiehowardphoto Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.

#262: Be the Hero of Your Own Story with Katie Edwards Today we are speaking with Mindset and Identity Coach Katie Edwards.  Katie comes from a decade in the finance industry, After a series of events including addiction and bankruptcy, she decided to take radical responsibility for her choices and start living the life she wanted right now instead of waiting for "when's". Today she owns two successful businesses and is passionate about helping women uncover their deep money desires and create a roadmap to achieve their dreams. Katie is passionate about helping women fall in love with who they are and transcend their fear of showing up so they can live a life of service, impact, and fulfillment.  In this episode we discuss: 1) You can be the hero of your own story by taking Radical Responsibility of your life choices and what you are creating.  2) It may take a ton of rock bottoms to get to this place of creating massive change in your life. 3) We are not a product of our circumstances.  We are always a product of our decisions.  Learning to live at cause in our lives is how we take ownership to set ourselves up for creating the change we desire. Connect with KatieWebsite: https://www.happilymoneyafter.comEmail: upliftkatie@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieedwardscoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiehowardphoto Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.

#262: Be the Hero of Your Own Story with Katie Edwards Today we are speaking with Mindset and Identity Coach Katie Edwards.  Katie comes from a decade in the finance industry, After a series of events including addiction and bankruptcy, she decided to take radical responsibility for her choices and start living the life she wanted right now instead of waiting for "when's". Today she owns two successful businesses and is passionate about helping women uncover their deep money desires and create a roadmap to achieve their dreams. Katie is passionate about helping women fall in love with who they are and transcend their fear of showing up so they can live a life of service, impact, and fulfillment.  In this episode we discuss: 1) You can be the hero of your own story by taking Radical Responsibility of your life choices and what you are creating.  2) It may take a ton of rock bottoms to get to this place of creating massive change in your life. 3) We are not a product of our circumstances.  We are always a product of our decisions.  Learning to live at cause in our lives is how we take ownership to set ourselves up for creating the change we desire. Connect with KatieWebsite: https://www.happilymoneyafter.comEmail: upliftkatie@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieedwardscoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiehowardphoto Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.

(00:52)Intro with Evan Nehring and co-founder of Iconoclast Artist, Marlon Lizama. They discuss fashion, business attire tips, and preview the talk about Iconoclast Artist. (04:59) What is Iconoclast Artist? How do we make a real impact in youth lives? Why are creative arts a part of the solution? All these questions are discussed and more when Iconoclast artist Xach Blunt joins the podcast! Get a personal look into the special needs ministry and how it is changing lives by making true impact! (43:06) Outro with Evan Nehring and Marlon Lizama. They discuss their takeaways from their discussion about Iconoclast Artist. Marlon then encourages all of us to write out and explore YOUR OWN STORY! If you want, send it to enehring@chapelwood.org or marlon.lizama@iconoclastartists.org. To find out more information about Iconoclas Artist or buy one of their anthologies go to https://iconoclastartists.org/?fbclid=IwAR0aii2nMl2gYR8DKnd0qodyei8u5oWcfwKOmibZNweX390YOob0TH_X-VU.

DEDx Talk Do you have any silly ideas, personally or professionally, that you are finally letting go of? This DEDx Talk is an adaptation of this months The Intentional Restorer column in Restoration & Remediation (R&R) Magazine, "Become the Hero of Your Own Story". This video is done in the cadence and style popularized by TEDx Talks. Grab your headphones and tuck yourself in for Story Time with The Intentional Restorer as we compare my mindset and habits regarding shaving as they relate to our process as intentional restorers in seeking out and implementing advice from others who have BTDT (been there, done that). READ MORE from The Intentional Restorer... Special Message from Ed Ed "The Restoration Lawyer" Cross drops by to deliver a special message for our audience. We play a clip of Ed's contribution to our panel discussion regarding property restoration industry standards. While we set out to do a two hour overview from pre-1970's on through present day, we were unable to make our way out of the 1980's. Thankfully our all star guests have agreed to return to continue our conversation. Our guests were: Co-host, Pete Consigli, "The Industry Watchdog" (guest on TDP 54) Ken Larsen, Restorative Drying Services Senior Consultant (guest on TDP 46) John Downey, Executive Director of CIRI (guest on TDP 28) Cliff Zlotnik - Owner IdeaZ, co-host IAQ Radio LISTEN to MORE via TDP 60... The DYOJO Podcast is THE podcast for intentional restorers, helping you shorten your dang learning curve for personal and professional development. Catch us every Thursday on YouTube.com/thedyojo

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Janelle Anderson is a Confidence Coach for women business owners and leaders. Her specialty lies in helping women embrace their value so they can show up, stand up, and speak up in fearless confidence. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and unchain their hidden unlimited potential. Empowered by newfound confidence, action-oriented strategies, and tools, they are able to build, grow, and scale a thriving business and make an incredible impact on the world. Janelle works with clients one-on-one, in her signature course, Fearless Confidence Formula, and her mastermind, The Year of You. She also facilitates two online clubs: The Confidence Club, and the Speaker Sisterhood Club. She is a speaker and an author and host of the Women Emerging Fearlessly podcast. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is due to be released mid-2021. Learn more about Janelle Anderson at EmergingLifeCoaching.com and be sure to register and attend her free masterclass: How to Speak Up with More Confidence and Attract More Clients: May 27th 2021

Janelle Anderson is proof that you can never be too old to start something that you love.  After rebounding from PTSD, date rape, and human trafficking as a young adult, she went on to build a life and a family, and “emerge fearlessly” from the trauma of the past.  She discovered her calling in coaching and today, in her 60's, she shares her passion and perspective on life with women business owners and leaders to help them lead with fearless confidence. Don't miss these Highlights:  Janelle's personal triumph of ‘emerging fearlessly' from past trauma How she transformed from a series of inept relationships once she discovered it was not her fault Finding that when you face the things in you, be vulnerable and open, you can find truth, healing, and freedom.  And, from there you can learn to help others Her passion is driven by knowing she is helping others see the greatness within themselves Dealing with imposter syndrome and discovering who you truly are About the Guest:  Janelle Anderson is a Confidence Coach for women business owners and leaders. Her specialty lies in enabling women to know their immense value so they can show up, stand up, and speak up in fearless confidence. With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and unchain their hidden unlimited potential. Empowered by newfound confidence, action-oriented strategies, and tools, they are able to build, grow, and scale a thriving business and make an incredible impact on the world.  Janelle works with clients one-on-one, in her signature course, Fearless Confidence Formula, and her mastermind, The Year of You. She also facilitates two online clubs: The Confidence Club, and the Speaker Sisterhood Club. She is a speaker and an author and host of the Women Emerging Fearlessly podcast. Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story, is due to be released mid-2021. https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ (https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/) https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/be-confident-course (https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/be-confident-course) About the Host:  Duff Gardner is an award-winning 7-figure marketer, startup founder and digital producer.  Today, he leverages his 30+ years in a diverse range of businesses and his journey overcoming a series of out-of-the-blue panic attacks to help impact-driven entrepreneurs leverage the power of what he calls “startup thinking” to start, scale and serve in a big way.  He is the host of the podcast Off My Duff - The Entrepreneur Podcast and Founder of the training company Offers that Sell.  Duff holds an MSc. in Learning Sciences and Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley, is a fierce advocate of LGBT+ rights and animal rescue, and lives in beautiful Victoria BC.  His mantra is: “teach what you love, live from your truth”. http://www.offmyduff.com (www.offmyduff.com)  Website -  https://duffgardner.com/ (https://duffgardner.com/) Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/duffgardner/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/duffgardner/) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/offmyduff (https://www.facebook.com/offmyduff) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/duffgardner/ (https://www.instagram.com/duffgardner/) Twitter - https://twitter.com/offmyduff (https://twitter.com/offmyduff) Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DUFFGARDNER/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/DUFFGARDNER/)   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can...

You Are the Hero of Your Own Story

You Are the Hero of Your Own Story

You Are the Hero of Your Own Story

How to Become a Fearless Sales Person    We know we should be prepared when we meet with our clients because it helps to give the impression of confidence.  And we know our clients want to work with someone  who excels at what they do and they want to feel secure in working with us and that we  will do the best job for them.    My guest Janelle Anderson is a Confidence Coach for business owners and leaders helping them embrace their greatness and know their immense value so they can fully show up, stand up, and speak up in fearless confidence!     Janelle’s Bio    Her secret sauce is found in her unique ability to intuitively perceive the untapped potential that often lies just outside her clients’ awareness. She helps them bring all their greatness to the surface so they can build, grow, and scale a successful business.     Janelle is also a speaker, author and podcast host. She is currently writing her newest book, She's Taking Center Stage: How to Be the Star of Your Own Story, due to launch by April 2021.    Janelle’s Contact:  janelle@emerginglifecoaching.com    https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/  Emerging Life Coaching; I work with women business owners helping them build their confidence so they can grow their business    Her podcast:  Women Emerging Fearlessly    Janelle’s Gift    A mini-course called - Be Confident. Be Real. Be you.   It is a 5-video series with digital workbooks. https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/be-confident-course  My Gift  Use the “3 Secrets to Sell More Homes Faster “ in your business.   Get your free guide here: StressFreeRemodeling.com/Secrets  Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Estate Professionals podcast so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment and do me a favor to write a short review and rate our show?  I would greatly appreciate it!  Check out the Facebook group Real Estate Professionals Network is where we can continue this conversation with other peers and much more!   To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to Real Estate Professionals Network is where we can continue this conversation with other peers and much more!   My Gift  Use the “3 Secrets to Sell More Homes Faster”. Get your free guide here: StressFreeRemodeling.com/Secrets 

Nadjeschda Taranczewski ist Psychologin, Autorin, Keynote-Speakerin und Coach. Weiterhin ist sie ist Gründerin und CEO von Conscious U*, einem Online-Trainingsunternehmen um innere Arbeit zu leisten, das große Ganze zu sehen, tiefe Verbindungen einzugehen sowie in bewusste Rituale zu investieren. Erwähnungen und Ressourcen:www.conscious-u.com (https://www.conscious-u.com/?lang=de) Conscious You: Become The Hero of Your Own Story (Buch) New Work needs Inner Work: Ein Handbuch für Unternehmen auf dem Weg zur Selbstorganisation von Joana Breidenbach und Bettina Rollow (Buch) The World We Create: From God to Market von Tomas Björkman (Buch) Changing The World We Create: Beyond climate crises, polarised societies and failed leadership von von Mark Drewell und Björn Larsson (Buch) The Nordic Secret: A European story of beauty and freedom von von Lene Rachel Andersen und Tomas Björkman (Buch) Peter König George Box – „All models are wrong, but some are useful“ Integrale Theorie (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrale_Theorie) und Ken Wilbers Über folgende Themen sprechen wir:Die Bedeutung und Kraft von prägenden Erfahrungen Bewusste Gemeinschaft / Conscious Tribe Impulsger:in, Die Idee der Quelle und Mitstreiter finden [24:44] Die Kraft von Mentoring Wie man einen gute Mentor findet [35:58] Muss man prägsame Erfahrungen wirklich aufarbeiten? Wie wir unseren eigenen Weg finden Blended Learning vs E-Learning Wie kann man besser auf sich achtgeben, selbst wenn man die ganze Welt retten möchte [01:10:46] Die Schattenseiten von innerer Arbeit Gast dieser Folge: Nadjeschda TaranczewskiNadjeschda Taranczewski ist Autorin, Keynote-Rednerin, Psychologin und Master Certified Coach. Sie ist Gründerin und CEO von Conscious U, einem Online-Trainingsunternehmen. Conscious U unterstützt Organisationen durch skalierbare Blended-Learning-Programme dabei, „Conscious Tribes“ zu werden, in denen Menschen innere Arbeit leisten, das große Ganze sehen, tiefe Verbindungen eingehen und in bewusste Rituale investieren. Nadjeschda wurde von McKinsey & Company als Facilitatorin von Transformationsprozessen ausgebildet und lizenziert und arbeitet seit 2001 als Executive- und Teamcoach. Sie ist akkreditiert in Modalitäten wie Spiraldynamics, Voice Dialogue, Systemaufstellungen und dem Leadership Circle. Sie ist Autorin des Buches „Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story“.

Show Notes  Today we are honored to once again have a recent guest who was on the show only a couple weeks ago. In our previous show Linda Olsen and I focused on the “value of creating a personal story.” But according to listeners, we neglected to explain the tactics or procedures of actually creating Your Own Story. Today Linda and I will dedicate the majority of our time together with an emphasis on discovering precisely what the listener can do to create a compelling story. Our guest and friend today, Linda Olsen, is a highly accomplished expert at helping others master their own story and then teaching them how to tell that story to other people. The primary focus of her business is all about storytelling. Just a bit about our guest today. Linda Olsen is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker and Founder of Wealth Through Stories. As former college dean, and marriage and family therapist Linda brings us deep knowledge of personal transformation through telling your own story. In her book, Your Story Matters Linda offers a step-by-step process how can and why you should create your own true story—one than reveals a very personal and informing light for the world. SPECIAL OFFER Linda has graciously offered a FREE PDF of her book Your Story Matters. Just click the link to receive your copy of the masterful book. For more on Linda Olsen check out the following links: Website Tedx For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

Show Notes  Today we are honored to once again have a recent guest who was on the show only a couple weeks ago. In our previous show Linda Olsen and I focused on the “value of creating a personal story.” But according to listeners, we neglected to explain the tactics or procedures of actually creating Your Own Story. Today Linda and I will dedicate the majority of our time together with an emphasis on discovering precisely what the listener can do to create a compelling story. Our guest and friend today, Linda Olsen, is a highly accomplished expert at helping others master their own story and then teaching them how to tell that story to other people. The primary focus of her business is all about storytelling. Just a bit about our guest today. Linda Olsen is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker and Founder of Wealth Through Stories. As former college dean, and marriage and family therapist Linda brings us deep knowledge of personal transformation through telling your own story. In her book, Your Story Matters Linda offers a step-by-step process how can and why you should create your own true story—one than reveals a very personal and informing light for the world. SPECIAL OFFER Linda has graciously offered a FREE PDF of her book Your Story Matters. Just click the link to receive your copy of the masterful book. For more on Linda Olsen check out the following links: Website Tedx For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

Conversation with Michael Drake, a two-time CEO, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, social activist, and author of “The Bliss Journey, Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story.”

Be the Hero of Your Own Story by Writing Your Own Script: Discovering the Art of Self-Awareness and Blocking Out the Noise I have WSIC’s very own, Niakeya James, as my guest for today and we have a great conversation lined up for our listeners! I’m so excited because Niakeya is such an instrumental part of what I am allowed ... Read More The post MFM 41 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #21: Discovering the Art of Self-Awareness and Blocking Out the Noise appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

The reason the Bonnell Foundation began was because I had two daughters with cystic fibrosis. This episode is my girls perspective. They live life to the fullest.  They both traveled to Nicaragua for a mission trip (different years with their High School class), studied abroad in Spain (Emily) and England (Molly).  I decided not to let my fear run their lives. They have missed party's, school trips, events, school, college days and taken it in stride. They have skied with a picc line, been hospitalized in England with no family to care for her, but friends rallied. Emily's daily life is often disrupted by pain from the disease, but she soldiers on. They have been through hell, and now, the pandemic. Their truth, and wise words are in this podcast.I realized parents needed both emotional and financial support.  There were a lot of much needed fundraising being done by foundations for research, but in 1994, not much for parents.  That's when I decided it was important to start my Foundation.  It wasn't until 2010 that I had the time to do it.  The girls were always in the hospital (usually Emily) and I was working in the field of my dreams: radio news reporter. 

EP216 - Marketplace Pulse founder Juozas Kaziukenas  Episode 216 is an interview with Juozas Kaziukenas aka “Joe” (@juokaz), the Founder and CEO of Marketplace Pulse (@marketplacepulse). In this interview, we discuss the state of North American marketplaces, their trajectories, and current impacts of Covid-19. Don’t forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 216 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on Thursday, April 17th, 2020. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Transcript Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scott show this is episode 216 being recorded on Thursday April 16th 2020 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Scot: [0:39] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason Scott show listeners Jason we’ve had on our list of folks who want to have on the show for a while our guests today, but because we have a weird recording schedule because you and I have day jobs we usually record late at night and that’s inconvenient for most guests we were excited one of the Silver Linings of the pandemic is we can now record during the day so we are really excited to have Joe Kazuki – also known as Joe Joe is the CEO and founder of marketplace pulse welcome to the show Joe. Joe: [1:14] Hey Jason and Scott thanks for having me. Jason: [1:17] It’s awesome to finally have you on the show Joe and as Scott pointed out I’m having trouble adapting to this giant Yellow orb that’s facing me while I record a podcast that feels very unusual for me. So Jo I know you’ve listened the show before before we jump into it what we always like to get a little bit of background about our guests so can you tell us a little bit about what you you did prior to Marketplace pulse and what led you to start. Joe: [1:49] So I think all the way back in 2008 me and a bunch of friends started the books e-commerce company. Kind of Amazon 0.1 and then 10 years forward from that I’ve been much more focused on marketplaces stand of understanding the markets both here in the US and. And what right. Jason: [2:13] That’s awesome and so then like what gave you the actual inspiration to launch launch the like sort of editorial side versus being a practitioner. Joe: [2:26] It’s funny because I was reading about biggest stars and YouTube. And it kind of meat it’s kind of made me think like who would be the biggest retailers and the biggest merchants on marketplaces specifically being Amazon so Marketplace post ended up starting off as literally a list of top Amazon sellers. Thank you used to be called Doubles in size that’s calm and since the launch I started noticing that a lot of Sellers and other brands in this space, kept coming to the site to check the rankings to see how everyone’s doing and since we were kind of collecting so much data and through that data getting so much Insight that overtime kind of blood more and more towards the story of content as you can. The trends we’re seeing the changes we’re seeing that the data we are seeing that all about that content and. I think I spent the next three no it and it sort of content and kind of sharing articles on our side became a pretty big Focus. Scot: [3:28] Very cool so tell us where does the data come from so so I think I have an idea but I kind of want to hear it from you and you maybe include what marketplaces does your technology look at and then what types of things do you look at across those marketplaces. Joe: [3:45] So we try to look at all the major Market places both in the US and Europe and elsewhere so like Amazon eBay Walmart cool shopping target market place which at Sea and I’m sure and others as well. And the data you collect is kind of center around probably two main areas. First one being open merchants and sailors on marketplaces and the second one being Brands and products. And so to understand that and kind of get the data we just run a pretty. Pretty large set of data ingestion operation which relies on scraping and apis and all the partners and other sources of data. We collect as much as we can we can of clean it we store it we are private obviously over the years, and value whatever use case becomes the we are able to look back at the data and provide that because I actually as a business we work primarily with other companies for building marketplaces themselves, so we help them that that by providing data on the kind of a leading Market places. But also since we look at this data all the time and we talked to people like yourselves on the time being we also kind of get questions asked and we try to answer these questions from our data and going to publish them on our site. Scot: [5:05] So if Jason and I opened up a Marketplace for our podcast that featured travel coffee and Star Wars stuff we could come to you and say hey what are the top selling. Star Wars items across these categories and what’s big and coffee and you can you can look into that data set and then make recommendations based on what you see across marketplaces is that a, instead of good use case. Joe: [5:31] Are we going to help you figure out the categories that Brands you should be selling where would you be sourcing these Brands so it which sellers can provide you that assortment, as well as getting into more specific details like hey which Partners you should be working to help you with the onboarding of sellers or like what’s a partner ecosystem even looking for you so it’s kind of a multi-dimensional, problem for a Marketplace because it’s it’s really not just a product you can on board but also the core we sponsor coming from who is fulfilling them who are Partners in the software space etc etc. Jason: [6:04] Even without your data I’m pretty sure travel is not a good category during the pandemic. Joe: [6:08] It’s definitely not it’s definitely not. Scot: [6:10] Making a long-term I’m thinking long-term. Jason: [6:13] I like it and so like do you have full-time developers that are constantly like having to sort of tweak your your data acquisition tools as the marketplace has sort of changed, their presentations. Joe: [6:30] So we are a tiny company but luckily we rely on a lot of automation to kind of validate the data they’re ingesting as well as to notice any sort of changes in the kind of ingestion pipeline so, that’s usually not a big problem for us any sort of changes these marketplaces make and getting Hands-On pretty pretty quickly. Scot: [6:51] You ever just sell the data so I know from my experience at Channel advisor there’s about a bazillion Wall Street people that want to build hedge funds off data like this and do all kinds of crazy things is is that part of your business model or it’s really more kind of advisory Services based on the data. Joe: [7:07] So we do some data but primarily to marketplaces and kind of software and services companies in the space of e-commerce we had had many conversations with Wall Street companies as well but. I guess so far we found that there are much better sources in this kind of alternative data space for the Wall Street Market. Primarily being like most of them utilize kind of credit card and email processing data. Robbery been potatoes about the marketplace itself so it’s like if you if your what if you’re involved with anyone understand Amazon you’re much better off acquiring credit card data than what we can provide for you because they’re sort of things they’re looking for are much more. Going to particular to the noise and I guess our data would just have too much noise for them but we had kind of. Be honest we had to leave the try to come and help them understand what this even the Amazon Marketplace because of all the kind of award e-commerce players in the space that you still find that it’s going to the most misunderstood player in this space, given how large it is. Jason: [8:11] Yeah isn’t that interesting just to follow up on the data so I think of you like, your methods you’re going to get much better visibility to the digital shelf like what products are offered like the velocity that stuff is moving on and off shelves, um Like in any of the attributes about the products that are on the shelf that that like credit card data set you mentioned is going to see a lot more about the consumer Behavior so it almost seems like. They’re there to sort of different data points that like together tell an interesting story am I thinking about that right or. Joe: [8:48] Yeah that’s true that’s true so we try not to spend too much effort in trying to estimate sales velocity for anything because that’s really. Well done from credit card data and of emails and all the other alternative data sources I guess we spend much more effort collecting data on the covid building blocks it’s like a products themselves and Brands themselves with all the merchants and sellers and categories and how all that’s kind of space looks like on a kind of very granular level. Jason: [9:14] Yeah now I’m curious you started out as an e-commerce entrepreneur and now you your super deep and knowledgeable about. The the sort of opportunities that you know emerge in marketplaces like where there’s a gap between, demand and offers and you know where there’s a good source of product all these things I it has to be tempting sometimes to want to act on that data yourself versus. Showing that insight to others. Joe: [9:48] True true but at least for now the focus has been much more in the data side of things as well as like the market self understanding the market, and I think having been in in this kind of in a position of selling things before I both miss it and don’t miss it at the same time. Especially especially in times like these where kind of sales are compressed for everyone in marketing budgets or cough I’m I guess I’m someone happy not to be selling any products I think given moment. Jason: [10:18] Yeah fair enough and then I did one other granular question about the data so like of the people that are, like watching marketplaces and sort of extrapolating data from marketplaces it seems like you you do extrapolate data about the products but what, you’re also getting a lot of data about the sellers of the product and so I actually think of there’s some other companies out there that also. Monitor the digital shelf and they focus mostly on product data and they sell that actually back to Brands so I think of like. Edge essential or profiteer or companies like that the kind of monitor the digital Shelf, to tell Procter & Gamble how you know how their product is being presented versus someone else’s but the data source that I see like you ever go out that I’m not familiar with anyone else that provides is, information on the actual sellers like how many sellers they are you know are they domestic sellers are Chinese sellers like what categories is the seller based growing things like that am I. Am I accurate or am I misinformed there. Joe: [11:29] Absolutely Services business has been kind of the core dataset we’ve been building since we started, specifically being all the sellers and Merchants on these marketplaces and we try to, beside you basically collect data on every single Merchant on all these marketplaces to have. Like a full understanding of what’s working for these Merchants what are we selling who are the top Merchants where do they come from like how to be fulfill things etc etc because again on marketplaces. Differently from an online retailer on the marketplace it’s not just about the products it’s also about the kind of a supply side of things and where does that Supply inside of things comes from. For example a question B we tried to answer before was like. If you shop on Amazon you notice that there’s a lot of items which look like me came from AliExpress or Alibaba. And yet it wasn’t clear that I’m weak how many of these items are actually sold directly from China as opposed to US based sellers importing them so, we spend some effort trying to figure out okay covid mountains on Amazon or of all merchants on eBay how many Alexei come outside of the US and others like a surprisingly large number, large number especially coming from China. Jason: [12:50] Very cool and just as I thought on that one I mean that was one of the trends I feel like you uncovered is there’s this perception that it was a lot of domestic importers and and you’ve really been able to track the growth of, of Chinese sellers on them on the platforms. Joe: [13:07] Yeah I think most people have this impression of Amazon Marketplace as being largely like a platform for, people who drive around to Walmart stores and buy Closeouts and then sell them on Amazon Marketplace. That’s that’s very clearly completely not true and not only is there are many many different types of businesses here in the US we also have an incredibly large. Portion of a marketplace coming from I thought our countries as far away as China when kind of helped by the Amazon Fulfillment services. Jason: [13:43] Yeah and then the last question we’ve been just talking a lot about Amazon but your data isn’t exclusive to Amazon right like what marketplaces are you guys tracking right now. Joe: [13:53] Amazon eBay Walmart Etsy Google shopping which target market place and a few few Smiles as well. Jason: [14:03] Scot and then mostly the North American iteration of those marketplaces or are you trying to look globally as well. Joe: [14:11] We try to look globally. For example for Amazon of course we look at all the countries animals and is running the marketplace and should be leaders not 15 15 countries obviously eBay is a global platform at least a global platform which is a global platform, we don’t spend too much effort yet on looking at. The properties of Alibaba like Timo and taobao but that’s much more so because we just don’t have a big business case for bath and, I think most most us Brands don’t really care about them too much yet that’s why we focus much more on like what’s relevant in Europe and the menu in the US. Jason: [14:48] Gotta okay well let’s jump into it so obviously all our listeners are pretty familiar with the the big Marketplace is right so in the u.s. I think mostly of eBay and Amazon like what what is the high-level story with sort of the tier 2 marketplaces like the Walmarts and wishes and targets are they. Growing are they getting traction are they like losing share to the Amazon like what’s what’s kind of the, the macro view of Market places in North America. Joe: [15:21] To me I think tier 2 only has a single company and that’s Walmart. They’ve launched their Marketplace all way back in 2009 but kind of really got into it. In 2016 and probably over the last couple of years made it an actual important part of Walmart itself. Just from an announcements you saw about the company as well as the seller acquisition we’ve done I think just very sweetly finally surpassed 40 thousand merchants. Which we acquire my very very differently than Amazon so that number is actually pretty, pretty large because they acquire an approval to join Roman marketplace so woman is on a very good job at integrating the marketplace into the. Kind of overall Walmart selling experience and buying experience you can return items from the marketplace into Walmart stores as well as all that other stuff and then you have, to me I think like a baseless third-tier, of marketplaces the likes of wish and go shopping and target market places which are basically either trying to do similar things like Walmart or or Amazon is done, for our very strong in their in their own niches like for example XE is obviously not trying to compete with Amazon but at Sea on their own right is an incredibly strong Marketplace in the handmade and vintage Goods. [16:40] And and to me it’s probably the most exciting kind of development in the spaces it’s probably all the niche market places marketplaces which focused on the particular category of products for a particular use case, obviously at seize the most known now, but you see many more and clothing and sneakers in streetwear in any sort of imaginable category, and they tend to view the content around the marketplace much better so they’re not only being debate Supply they also kind of build content and tutorial content around it which tends to work really well. And and then you probably have even more so kind of. Kind of traditional retailers still trying to launch their own marketplaces but to me that’s. Probably an old strategy kind of companies trying to be much more like Amazon but they’re probably not kind of strong players at the moment. Jason: [17:38] Gotcha so just to kind of put some rough orders of magnitude to this like like how many sellers are on Amazon right now. Joe: [17:46] What Amazon has over eight million sellers worldwide so three million just on amazon.com in the US. Jason: [17:55] And then in do you have an estimate for the number of skus that are offered or a. Joe: [18:02] It’s funny because we get asked about this on specific on Amazon school calendar all the time and as of probably the last two years we have stopped tracking that number because it became completely meaningless, I think the last number we had from years back was 550 so 560 million skus. And since then it became even larger and yet. It doesn’t it kind of it no longer represents any sort of meaningful metric to track because Amazon adding a hundred million more skews no longer represents in any sort of measurable sales growth because these skills get kind of. We stayed in there in the vast Universe of battle sounds good. Jason: [18:43] Yeah and I assume there’s a tremendous amount of churn in there too so I they added a hundred million skus about a hundred million skus died and no one’s ever going to see them again. Joe: [18:52] Yeah I was going to Amazon’s assortment this is the most chaotic assortment in retail probably ever invented, because it not only are we having thousands of new sellers everyday all these sellers are bringing probably tens or hundreds of thousands of often new products new private label products. My place every day so like a sort of changes in the SKU count are pretty much meaningless. Jason: [19:14] Yeah but it’s still helpful to me in this one context this sort of order of magnitude context so so Amazon’s got three million sellers in the US and hundreds of millions of skus, and then you kind of cat characterized Walmart as a, growing tier 2 Marketplace so put that in perspective for us you said that was forty thousand Merchants verses. Joe: [19:36] Walmart has 40 thousand merchants and they have much less an Amazon because they’re kind of an invite-only approval Marketplace so you can’t just join Walmart they would have, ten times more Merchants if it was open and Walmart has 15 million skills at the moment. Jason: [19:54] Yeah and and if I’m not wrong 50 million actually represents tremendous recent growth from them because before they really leaned in in the marketplace they probably had under a million skus. Joe: [20:05] Yeah so one of the numbers we always tracked about Walmart is how much of a catalog comes from Walmart itself and how much of that comes from the marketplace and. Pretty much since 2016, all the girls that’s something the marketplace like Walmart itself still only sells I believe three million excuse and all the other skills have come to the marketplace. Jason: [20:29] Interesting. And so then like what is your sense is there and so you kind of you gave us this nice framework Tier 1 Amazon eBay tier to Walmart and then tier 3, General Merchants wish Google Target and then Niche niche market places. Is there more opportunities for General Merchants marketplaces like could you see a Google or Target catching up to Walmart and being a tier 2 player, could Walmart like ever catch up to eBay and you know be a alternative to your one player or do you feel like. I assume you’re going to say there’s plenty of opportunity left for niche market places but like for the general merchants. Like is a his that played out in your mind or do you think there’s still a lot of opportunity for people to capture share. Joe: [21:24] Three other ways going to stores in this first it’s very clearly that. What kind of establish large retailers like Target and best bikes should be able to fairly easily to grow Marketplace similar like Walmart. And achieve the same sort of kind of merchants Grove as well as well as you growth I guess for companies like Target the question is do they actually want that. Because if you look at their latest quarters they’ve been saying that most of our sales growth is coming from store delivery. You can’t really integrate the marketplace into store delivery as easily. And no actually no one has done that to me you are still so technically you could do that on target but in reality they probably won’t covid at least not going to try it because the stores are working so well for them. [22:12] And then on a second-tier I think like to me Google’s attempt it’s probably the most exciting because they are also at a company like Amazon and they also have, theoretically unlimited amount of capital to go after Amazon so if Google really push the pedal. To the floor and actually tried to go after I was on the thing they could do a pretty good job given the sort of assets we have the given the sort of the user traffic may already have, but I think for all these companies the question is like do they actually want that because you can become, like I’m not a couple of billion dollar a year Marketplace launched by Google somewhat easily, but like Google wants to build a hundred billion dollar business has not been done and our businesses so, competing with Amazon or launching another meaning for business for all of these companies means having to wait many many years before it becomes meaningful and it’s unclear yet of like is anyone willing to actually wait. Jason: [23:15] Yeah interesting and it is it’s funny like, you could imagine an alternative reason Google would want to grow it besides just the revenue like they have this super important you know hundreds of billions of dollar Revenue stream called advertising, that they need to protect right and and if, if the marketplaces are stealing the eyeballs on the advertising from Google like when one reason Google might want you no more a stronger Market Place would be to keep the eyeballs in their echo system and not have weakened. To an Amazon or someone else. Joe: [23:51] I think you’re completely right like a lot of shopping already happens at Google, just Google itself doesn’t really monetize it as much as it wants to nor it can control it as well as it probably wants to, they always have Google shopping and they have some rich content that Google as a company has done many many things from like they’re all kind of in parts and none of them are connected to an actual shopping entity people can go to, and the Outlook over the last couple years again Google shopping and still the marketplace they’re adding Merchants all the time they’re going to school calendar trying different things but there. They’re not a sort of all out it hands as you probably would expect from a company as kind of as big as Google. Jason: [24:33] Yeah and I will see how it all plays out but one thing that get that makes me want to watch him even a little closer as you know like four months ago they did hire Bill ready from, PayPal and created a new role they didn’t have a Google prior so he’s president of Commerce a Google and so you know you sort of bring in a credible, e-commerce Weider create this new title like there’s these endemic reasons they might want to do better at Commerce so like that that at least. Gives me reason to believe that they’re going to lean more heavily into this base. Joe: [25:07] To me though I think there’s one kind of important caveat is how can Google do this and not upset and I trust Watchers. Because for Google like then adding shopping usually means adding shopping elements in to search for all the other properties we already own they were already find for similar terms in Europe a couple years back, anything more meaningful with probably risk some of these finds again so for goo is the kind of a balancing act of like how do you actually do that without upsetting the kind of an ecosystem of people who now rely on Google search traffic for the shopping. Jason: [25:46] I know for sure I feel like that’s the one of the new normals right is is sort of balancing your business growth aspiration with your antitrust risks. Scot: [25:53] I would argue that kind of did this with travel to so so they did this in travel where you can actually book right in Google and they got away with it so I don’t I don’t know. Joe: [26:01] For example like if Walmart join school shopping Marketplace and people can just buy through Google from Walmart. Like does Walmart want that or do they want people to go to actual Walmart and then buy from there it’s kind of. All these has the advantages and disadvantages But ultimately the larger the retailer is the less they want to be aggregated behind an aggregator on Google so, I just I could never foresee Google being able to aggregate large retailers like Target or Walmart they will always refuse to be a part of this. Jason: [26:38] Yeah I guess the one Edge case where it seems like there might be some leverage for them to aggregate the big retailers is. Literally just as a foil to Amazon right so, you know if Amazon you know if Alexa gets the most traction and Alexa gets built into all these appliances and everyone’s you know now everyone’s appliances as reordering Pantry items, exclusively from Amazon if your, Walmart or Target you’re unlikely to build your own smart speaker echo system to compete with Alexa and so you know you may look at Google as the less competitive more friendly partner, that you might try to enable to be a more complete competitor against Amazon. Joe: [27:24] That’s some people from Google Cloud which is the competitor of AWS and their business Stitch to retailers is basically. We hate the Amazon you hate Amazon how about you just move all your Cloud infrastructure to go about and this works really well so yes I completely agree like. Kristen kind of players in this space who will driver who we do anything else but work with Amazon that’s an opportunity. Jason: [27:50] Yeah I think that’s actually the official sales pitch for Google Cloud platform and for Microsoft Azure so. Joe: [27:56] Aggressive very easy fish I’ll take it. Jason: [27:57] Yeah yeah so one other topic we want to talk about in general in the marketplace is is what if any role you CD to see companies playing in this whole Market Place Evolution like, intuitively like if I took a real literal definition. It doesn’t seem like d to C in Marketplace like are super compatible but it seems like in practice a lot of D disease think they’re directed consumer play is via marketplaces is that. Do I have that right or how do you think about it. Joe: [28:31] I think it depends on the kind of the purity of a brand is trying to be I had I am seeing a lot of. Small niche market places in the DTC space to focus on a particular category so for example sorry I was talking to these guys maybe last month who build a Marketplace specifically for Street Wear. And all the brands inside of it are already PC Brands because the marketplace can bring them, obviously Shoppers as well as data they couldn’t get on a traditional marketplaces like Amazon and yet but if you see Brandon has a more manageable kind of acquisition path than just trying to do it themselves. [29:10] Because to me the reason why kind of DPC doesn’t work on Amazon or any other of these major marketplaces is the fact how how these marketplaces handle data exchange as well as kind of user interactions. It doesn’t have to be like that so the kind of the more modern Marketplace has built for the DPC space do share a lot more data than Amazon does and douche and do give the way for Brands to talk to their consumers through but Marketplace. And I’m sending in all this becomes possible so think like is Amazon a great home for DDC brands, it was fun enough nowadays because we live in a pandemic and some of these Brands will inevitably have to kind of rely on Amazon to get some sales out of it but, once we have passed that I said I do see that like a lot more Market I just Google built so informative to see space because all these markets can do is basically aggregate, demand and then the brands can benefit from that much more easily than themselves trying to acquire this in users. Scot: [30:08] It’s like marketplaces are the new virtual retailer you just don’t have the store element. Joe: [30:13] Yeah so I think it’s always been the case that like if you’re Nike you can build a store in the middle of a desert and people will probably come to you, like most brands are not Nike most brands who built stores in the desert will never see anyone come to them they can’t force people to come to them if they just spend a lot of money on marketing, but that’s obviously has limited time Horizon so as Brands try to acquire users at much more favorable costs, like Michael please do play a pretty important role and I think they also allow Brands to kind of acquire the same user. If I would have to compete with other brands also trying to acquire the same user like a lot of Brands and travel. Like Barrel raising advertising costs because they’re all trying to acquire the same user even though but same users probably buying from all these branches anyway. Jason: [31:02] The one exception is if that desert is in Las Vegas or Dubai people actually will come to it. Joe: [31:09] I forbid we should wish Italian brand I think it was proud of the builders store in the desert in maybe outside of Texas. Jason: [31:15] Yeah you’re exactly right it’s a fake store but it’s a very funny photograph yeah. Joe: [31:20] But I think to me like my lesson from areas like yes those great yes product you did, no you’re not a product like most brands are not product most breaths if they tried it will just lose my clique, to me like that’s kind of the marketplaces versus writing your eCommerce site and tribe you do your own acquisition is shopping mall versus Your Own Story the desert. Like yes either ghosts can work but I guess basically decide which one will work better for your kind of capital constraints I guess. Scot: [31:49] Be cool so that gives us a good overview of the landscape and it wouldn’t be a Jason and Scot show if we didn’t talk a little bit about Amazon here when we’re recording Amazon’s flirting with new kind of all time highs around, let’s see. 2400 and change definitely flirting at well over the trillion dollar club and kind of nipping at the heels of apple and Microsoft, which during a pandemic is kind of an unusual thing so seems like they’re seeing a pretty big surge they had to turn off FBA Sellers and a bunch of those kinds of things do you have any data that indicates how they’re doing through, dependent. Joe: [32:30] What’s most interesting about Amazon is event over all their sales are up and yet any individual brand or seller is either very negatively impacted by this for very positively impacted by this so you have this incredible. Kind of spread of people and companies were very happy about their sales and very upset about their sales but like Amazon overall is their cells. And there are enough that some people like sometimes I talk to sadly it’s basically they’re having a friend day every day. And I mean it’s I think it’s still hard to judge just how much sales increase on Amazon because given how large they already are but they clearly have increased. Scot: [33:10] Yeah the give us an idea of the winners and losers is it is it kind of category based on dimension. Joe: [33:19] Yeah I mean it’s kind of obvious the thing that keeps you look at Travel, nobody’s buying that if you look at swimwear no one’s buying that if you look at sunglasses no he’s buying that and yet everyone is buying the things you would need for your house the things you would need to work from home the things you will need to get entertained while you’re at home as well as work out the home, been of essential items like all the health items as well so I think this spread of categories is probably the same across all the different retailers. Scot: [33:49] So you did a blog post where bandanas were hot. Joe: [33:52] Amazing amazing I haven’t bought one yet but I just think about it because I tried I tried buying face masks now for a while and they’re obviously sold out everywhere and if they’re not, they’re like they’re shipping from China it’s going to take a month to get to you so I think I think I’m going to get some bananas and try to make a, try to make a face mask for me because one of the other items we’ve been looking at is weekly look at search traffic on Amazon and see how they train Trends have changed, and like for example one of the trends I saw maybe now three weeks ago was in fact that like I stole it paper sold out, many many people are started by the days which wasn’t even like a popular category before and Amazon and all of a sudden became hugely popular. And then maybe in early February the biggest explosion I saw, friends of mine manage kind of Amazon in sizing for a few different brands and one of the Brand’s we manage out of energy for so kind of survival food kits and that brand went from selling, is this a couple million dollars a year to selling a couple million dollars a day on Amazon. And that’s that’s when I knew I’m like this is this is this is serious crisis as well as people are really scared about that so to me of him nothing like looking at that, kind of different changing consumer than an Amazon kind of has been killing an interesting insight into what people think they need to kind of push through the days. Scot: [35:17] Yeah you had another blog post we talked about some of the negatives of this surge walk us through some of the data on that. Joe: [35:25] Yeah so one of the things we always look at is how many negative reviews are these merchants and animals and receiving and, usually that number overall that number tends to spike as Christmas approaches, because people have placed the orders but order is not getting to them before Christmas and then they realize it’s never going to get to them in time so they leave a negative review and they usually cancel the order. But then as of last couple weeks ago I started looking at that number again I started noticing that it’s it’s spiked even more and then it usually does. And what about spiking in negative feedback on Amazon is coming from sellers who bought face masks hand sanitizers toilet paper and all the other essentials from Merchants who often don’t have those products. And are using fake tracking numbers to kind of basically hide the fact that they have never been to ship a product or being shipped the wrong products like cheaper alternative is of the face mask, for when it all the toilet paper which triplet completely different item all together so as much as I was in is increasing in demand. [36:32] A lot of that kind of issues within policing of the marketplace as have resurfaced as kind of merchants are trying to insert themselves into this massive wave fourth increase the man, and since I mean if you go to Amazon today you will find that there’s no face masks or hand sanitizer some toilet paper in stock. But yet as a merchant if you claim that you have it in stock you can try to kind of weasel your way into that search results page, and because that serves our page is receiving so much traffic you will get a few sales in before Amazon realizes we need to come need to kind of block you so Amazon has been in this. [37:09] Kind of. Crazy position of having to deal with actual issues of like fulfillment operations as well as employees and now also having to deal with this sort of marketplace chaos which is doing with all the smaller Merchants trying to kind of benefits from the marketplace not necessarily saying something but also sometimes by selling something they don’t actually have. Jason: [37:32] Yeah it’s I mean the level of difficulty was already complex now it’s almost unimaginable like, pivoting slightly I’m sort of curious how you think the pandemic is influencing how Brands think about Amazon is it, is it potentially driving Brands to Amazon or off of Amazon or what do you think. Joe: [37:55] I think that like don’t really I think all of us would probably agree that now you’re starting to see Brands go back to Amazon go back to selling on Amazon Branson previous every excuse that obviously we’ve all seen that announcement from Birkenstocks, we seem to be going back to Amazon I think we’re at that point in time now where the sort of ideological refusal of selling my Amazon in a past. Is probably being questioned by Executives now because as we see their own sales in their own channel is decreasing their trying to find other channels too, do something items through and if they’re not selling on Amazon it’s an obvious choice and it’s an obvious channel to have immediate sales, so it’s very clear that, it’s not yet mr. of acceleration Brands jumping back onto Amazon is definitely going to accelerate even for Brands who have previously. Refuse the blatantly bit like they will have to change their view because it’s it’s wild for the last decade they could have made this kind of strategic choice of not to be on Amazon, bad choice and things just kind of been taken away from them now because of just the sort of crazy conditions we are living now where so much of shopping is kind of centralized on to Amazon as and limited budgets they have to spend on marketing means that. Like I wasn’t all of a sudden became probably one of the better choices they have to have any sort of lemony. Jason: [39:22] Yeah there’s almost this odd Paradox at the moment I think you’re you’re exactly right like if you had decided you were staying away from Amazon, some of your resolve is probably eroded and there’s there’s there’s more arguments in favor of you being there and I certainly think Amazon is going to emerge from the pandemic with greater share than they had going in and so, you know. Same reason people rob banks that’s where the money is like if you want to sell you probably need an Amazon presence but the one Paradox is, there is a cohort of brands that maybe weren’t very digital Savvy and they almost looked at Amazon as a hundred percent of their digital strategy, and if you’re an apparel brand and you thought the mean way you’re going to sell digitally is on Amazon and you suddenly became, a an essential product that couldn’t get you know your FB a product replenished you probably were getting being, exclusively dependent on Amazon so it on the one hand I see a lot of brands that had been resistant moving towards Amazon and on the other hand I see, number of brands that were kind of single Source on Amazon you know trying to diversify their portfolio little bit are you seeing that as well. Joe: [40:38] I think I’m seeing the same thing like this sort of increase in demand for 3pl their Housing Services has definitely skyrocketed, as brands are even trying to find other ways to, selling on Amazon or going to average over their houses they can use to sell on Amazon and I mean for many many of these Brands we can’t really do that on fulfillment as effectively, as they kind of new to now because often they don’t even have this sort of that house capacity, or staff for it so yes absolutely I think many Brands who have either relied on that wasn’t before, for having sold on Amazon before but now can’t even ship out instead be a are all flocking to 3pl logistic companies to do it for them. Scot: [41:25] How about private label Brands you’ve done some interesting reporting there what are you any updates on what you’re seeing there from the pandemic or any other thoughts on the the plethora of Amazon private label brands. Joe: [41:38] It’s that one of the guess one of the most infamous reports you’ve done was last year about that the Amazon private label brands, the kind of the cord Discovery from that was the fact that like they are attempts are obviously very wide but most of the brands that launching and haven’t been as successful as most people the still they are, and to be honest like since then Amazon itself as a company has really been as aggressive and launching new brands, they are so launching amazonbasics products all the time but in terms of Brands they would be launching especially clothing brands which kind of comprise most folio brands that trend is definitely die down, but in the same space a lot of the private label Brands and Amazon are launched by the smaller smaller merchants and, as much as that it’s still happening that obviously has been hit very hard by the pending first by. Not being able to Source items from China as effectively as before that is mostly recovered but there’s still some issues with the logistics from from the point of view of costs and state but also a thing, many many many companies in the space who previously relied on data to figure out what we should make. I think are finding that they can’t use data as effectively anymore because the trends are changing so so fast that by the time they’re able to Source it say. [43:02] If you see that the bananas are becoming high demand from the time you’re going to be able to Source them and get them onto Amazon it’s going to be June and the man has gone so I think the sort of the the stability of demand. Has previously allowed private labels to be built and I think now that the stability is gone I think it’s much harder job for me small images good and also, access to Capital now is much more constrained Amazon lending itself as killed their program and are not issuing a new loan so when we smaller companies to get Capital to launch new brands it’s a much harder job. Scot: [43:39] Well let’s let’s pivot over to eBay they just sent out some new CEO and I’m kind of excited about that it’s a guy I think I’ve met him a couple times when he was there and kind of Circa V 208 I believe. Jamie iannone so you know they’ve been kind of rudderless for a while but do you know to their CEO departed about six months ago they’ve sold StubHub they’re about to sell their classifieds are talking about it and what not they’ve been distracted by a lot going on do you think Dave benefited in the same way that Amazon has during this pandemic. Joe: [44:16] I don’t think so and I don’t think so for two reasons first. Yeah I was looking at that traffic across all the different retailers as well as eBay eBay doesn’t seem to have any sort of measurable lift from this which I think is pretty disappointing for them and I think second of all. I don’t think many people think of eBay as a great place for Essentials. And that’s why it’s so much of shopping is happening on Amazon as well as other kind of traditional retailers. EBay is much stronger and other categories but many of these categories are not that important anymore so I’m sure we’re going to have are having some increase in demand in some categories but overall, I would be pretty shocked if they having an actual and measure measurable major increase in sales because of the sort of, this sort of weird positioning they have as a company visually I think only became more apparent than any more visible during this visit the spend the night. Scot: [45:12] Any other interesting Trends on eBay that to speak of are they losing sellers in this kind of sideways area that they’ve been for a while. Joe: [45:21] I think eBay has not in like Amazon has has been trying to Police Products on there on the catalog as well but since its eBay to me is also the most the most fun Marketplace because you can buy a single toilet paper Square on Amazon concert on eBay pretty pretty easily, which always doesn’t sell in a remarkably so if you if you search for toilet paper on eBay it’s a much more eclectic mix of products than other retailers would have, and in terms of like seller seller leaving you may tend to have a pretty unique set of sellers a lot of them are selling collectible girls a lot of them ascott sorry memorabilia following selling car parts so like none of these sellers, have clear path to other marketplaces so I don’t based on measurable kind of, leaving of Sellers from eBay or onto a onto eBay I think that’s that’s been mostly stable. Jason: [46:18] Interesting today they’ve sort of got those they have an advantage with some of those incumbent categories but they seem to be struggling in the categories where they overlap a lot of other marketplaces is that their summary. Joe: [46:32] I think they dig has the biggest jobs or when you see CEO. Is figuring out just exactly what is the direction and what’s the core focus of eBay. I think you bae hasn’t been able to answer that question for the last decade as it kind of try to became closer to Amazon. But like after all the years of efforts is now just a worse version of Amazon, without any sort of benefits of Amazon you you would have just literally by shopping on Amazon so eBay is basically figure out like where where does it want to be, because it’s still want to be in the same competition as the sort of the real real or the stock X or Etsy or just want to be more like Amazon your more do more general merchandise because now it’s tries to do, all those things at the same time and doesn’t do a great job at any one of them. Jason: [47:28] Yeah yeah it’s going to be any I mean that’s a fundamental challenge for a lot of companies but yeah you definitely have to be able to have a clearly articulated, reason for existing and so that’s going to be a challenge for Jamie when he he gets to eBay you know he is coming from Walmart Sam’s Club he had a lot of success sort of running. E-commerce for Sam’s Club and then got promoted to be I think I think it’s official title might have been like. Co overall of walmart.com so it will be. Joe: [47:57] EBay eBay has to disrupt itself but I don’t know anyone who has an idea of what that would look like I personally don’t have any idea as well. It’s unclear what do they actually do to kind of to find New Growth but it’s very clear what they’ve been doing for the last decade doesn’t actually work, and you can look at their sales growth is non-existent and we sort of incremental changes are not going to get them to the growth they want to see so they can keep extracting more and more revenue from the salesman having, and that will continue to increase their stock price as a public company but like in terms of growing Marketplace and growing place people go to shop at. It’s not going to happen unless they have like a major change and covid around the platform. Jason: [48:42] For sure it’s no it’s no fun being the one losing share in a rapidly growing Market the what about some of the other players I think of wish for example is kind of being an interesting situation like it, it seems like it’s not the most awesome time to be right between the US and China in terms of trade which you know it’s probably a negative but then on the flip side. They’re very value focused and you know we’re probably gonna have a bunch of consumers in in the u.s. in a pretty deep recession you know and maybe those like sort of affordable indulgences are going to. Going to be more popular than they have been in the past. Joe: [49:21] I’m a big fan of wish because the thing is very Unapologetic Marketplace we’re not hiding that most of the things it’s are coming from China we’re not hiding that most of these things are low quality and affordable girls we’re not hiding that it’s going to take awhile to get those items, well I come from getting bad but like as of to probably two months ago, which is obviously completely collapsed because they rely so much on demand deliveries from China. [49:48] That that which were first impacted by the all the men back exposing down and are still negatively impacted by the kind of increase in cost as well as decrease in availability of all the deliveries from China so. I’m not going to put a number on it but their sales are down and it’s unclear yet of when they’re going to be able to do recover because, like I uniquely some of these other companies which mostly operated by running around their houses here domestically wish, while having some of the assortment here in the US most of it comes directly from China so, like they’re having issues with the demand side of things by maybe some poison works on buying or much anymore as well as Supply things as a supply side of things which is, deliveries and the assortment size from China so they’re in them very tricky position but at the same time I think, like wish knew they could be trouble one last year we were all discussing import duties from China like wishes exposed to that very much anything now they’re very clearly exposed to all that kind of. [50:55] International delivery as well as supply chain constraints. Jason: [51:00] Yeah a potential long-term risk there is like so they obviously rely a lot on the US Post Office for the last mile delivery in the US and they’ve always benefited from these super favorable rates from, a very old Global postal treaty that were a part of and at the moment like seems like the US Post Office is like on the verge of economic collapse. I’m hopeful that there’s some some sort of last-minute save but it’s it’s very possible that that last-minute save involves like renegotiating or getting out of some of those. Those International treaty so it may not be as favorable terms for wish. However the US Post Office emerges from all of this. Joe: [51:48] I agree I don’t think they’re in a good position at the moment they like me it was a beautiful business and obviously I’ve been able to grow it fairly, well I think it’s doing at least 10 billion dollars in jail B which is obviously, very major number that’s larger than most marketplaces would be doing but it’s also built on infrastructure made can’t like reliably rely on. Part of that is obviously shipping from China but also part of it is like not having any infrastructure themselves relying on USB as well as all the domestic shipping Partners in all that every country’s very end so it’s yeah it’s not a great place to be in at the moment. Scot: [52:27] Very cool it really appreciate you taking time during a busy pandemic time to come on the show any other any other trends you know we had before the show we talked about you have some good hacks for making sure your Amazon order gets in and I’d also love to hear your thoughts on where our marketplaces in three to five years. Joe: [52:46] So first of all if you’re relying on online groceries you have to figure out a browser extension to help you with that this is something I did maybe the last week and I’ve since then I never had a problem placing an order, on Amazon Prime now so it’s a huge lifesaver. Scot: [53:06] Just like a honey or you wrote your own. Joe: [53:08] No it’s basically a Chrome extension which refresh is a checkout page on Amazon, to try to spot a slot opening once my slot opens it sounds like a desktop notification to me so you just have to leave it in the running in the background and next thing you know you have the place your order. Sebastian has been great and then in terms of marketplaces the thing, they are having especially now obviously incredible time because most consumer shopping happens through marketplaces, like marketplaces in the u.s. already are combined, the largest online retailer in the US that’s means like the most interesting status that they all the marketplaces combined, or in the kind of a slice of the market place of from Amazon is larger than Amazon is larger than any other retailer so Marketplace already play a huge part but the thing with the directions we are going into is. [54:02] Hey. Miche marketplaces which done which focused on particular categories and do content as well as coming user Community much better than Amazon eBay could ever do. Second business to business Market places that’s a huge area of growth. Obviously have Amazon business is falling all over my place watching this space I’ll do the business buying is now being done through marketplaces and even on Amazon site that’s the part of Amazon which most people completely forget or, don’t even realize even exist and that’s already a very huge part of the sales and then I think I think third there’s a lot of focus on managed marketplaces, somehow he managed micro-business are remarkably says which help you not only by providing you a wide selection of Supply but also they pick the thing, you are you want so whoever is a managed Marketplace because you don’t think the driver over its upsides driver is best for you, so we will see this continuously going that direction is even, as even marketplaces like Amazon and eBay will be much more kind of pressure to be in a position of trying to help consumers to pick the item that you want, rather than providing them to just endless list of items available millions of items account of what in relying on the consumer somehow picking the thing they want so. [55:21] Kind of super this deposit all in perspective like Matt like marketers is going to be continuously growing bigger and bigger but they’re also going to kind of change in shape, to move away from these generalized marketplaces like Amazon to focus on their own strengths because I think it’s your e-commerce business right now only trying to build up my confidence right now it’s probably a bad idea trying to go directly against Amazon’s business or trying to go to the marketplace this follows the same model it’s a much better idea to do something differently or have a different model and examples like Etsy and exams like wish, like they’re all doing really well on their own like truck by not trying to be like Amazon and eBay who did try to be like Amazon are obviously not doing as well. Jason: [56:08] Joe you know usually people that are pro Marketplace on the show are really just pandering the Scott but it’s very obvious that you have True Religion about Market. Joe: [56:20] They are great. Jason: [56:21] Yeah no and clearly like globally they are winning like it seems like the the dominant most successful form of. Joe: [56:29] Do me do me a favor like to kind of put it all like in the final perspective like to me a Marketplace is just, it’s a reinvention of a shopping mall for the internet which means the aggregate consumers in a single place, boss allowed single shops or single Brands to talk to these consumers much more cheaper than having to do their own, kind of customer acquisition and inverse a Marketplace will always make sense and sure you will always have Brands and retailers who can run their own stores and current that on that position but ultimately a Marketplace could always do it much more efficiently the question becomes like how do you do that and still retain some kind of brand value and not give up all the to do something like Amazon. Jason: [57:12] Yeah well well said and that seems like a great place to leave it because we have used up all our allotted time as always if you had a burning question or comment feel free to hit us up on Twitter or Facebook if this show is valuable to you we sure would love it if you jump onto iTunes and give us that five star review, Joe real pleasure talking with you thanks very much for taking the time. Joe: [57:34] Hey guys thanks for having me. Scot: [57:36] Joe Fox want to follow some of the awesome content that you guys put out there what’s the best place. Joe: [57:42] Marketplace post.com or if you want to find me luckily I have the one of the most unique names you can think of so if you just if you just Google my name and you’ll be able to find in two seconds. Jason: [57:55] That is terrific we will put those links in the show notes and until next time happy commercing.

J. Michael Drake is a CEO, author, speaker & social activist. His new book: The Bliss Journey: Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story.Learn more:  https://www.jmichaeldrake.com/https://www.facebook.com/jmichael.drake

Episode 47 - Be Unique with Your Own Story. Blog Post Episode: https://ebooks4fashion.com/2016/01/27/be-unique-with-your-own-story/ For more Info: https://ebooks4fashion.com Questions? Please Send me a Vocal Message or Email me to ebooks4fashion@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebooks4fashion/message

“Don't let other people dictate what you say about yourself or what you determine is or is not possible. You get to choose how you write your story every single day.”  -Arlene Gale   This episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale is an introduction focusing on how busy we are and finding value in adding one more thing to a busy schedule. It’s about examining stories we tell ourselves (fact or fiction), mindsets, myths, misinformation, and how we make choices every day to do or don’t use these mindsets to develop business strategies that help or hinder us while trying to move toward mastery in our businesses and lives.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube    Highlights: 01:07 Mindset Meets Mastery Behind the Curtains  06:44 How Mindset Meets Mastery Can Help You Unpack Your Labels 09:34 Move Beyond Being Plain Normal 11:32 The Downside of Perfection  16:25  TheMindset Meets Mastery Goal  18:25 Who is Arlene Gale? 26:38 Be the Writer of Your Own Story 

I designed this meditation to enable us to enter the rest of God, to be still and know God, rest in the theta brain wave, and enter very quickly. We are R.E. P.R.O.G.R.A.M.ing fearful memories, fearful thoughts in our present, fearful situations and circumstances we foresee in our future. In today's meditation you are the S.T.A.R.

“Don't let other people dictate what you say about yourself or what you determine is or is not possible. You get to choose how you write your story every single day.”  -Arlene Gale   This episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale is an introduction focusing on how busy we are and finding value in adding one more thing to a busy schedule. It’s about examining stories we tell ourselves (fact or fiction), mindsets, myths, misinformation, and how we make choices every day to do or don’t use these mindsets to develop business strategies that help or hinder us while trying to move toward mastery in our businesses and lives.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 01:07 Mindset Meets Mastery Behind the Curtains  06:44 How Mindset Meets Mastery Can Help You Unpack Your Labels 09:34 Move Beyond Being Plain Normal 11:32 The Downside of Perfection  16:25  TheMindset Meets Mastery Goal  18:25 Who is Arlene Gale? 26:38 Be the Writer of Your Own Story 

I was waiting for coffee here in Santa Cruz when I saw a young woman sitting in the corner reading former guest Patrick Lencioni's book, The Advantage. I had to know more about her – because this isn't something you see that often around here – and she told me that she's on a journey with an organization called LIVE A GREAT STORY.   I share that little story (which ended up being a magical moment of serendipity) with all of you because that's how I ended up meeting today's guest and the organization's founder, Zach Horvath, someone I had been wanting to talk to for quite a while. LIVE A GREAT STORY is a diverse and authentic community focused on inspiring each other to craft their own journey, be true to themselves, and make a unique and meaningful impact.   This powerful community was born out of Zach's desire to connect with people from all around the world. Someone who speaks a different language, comes from a different place, or looks different than you may seem, well, different. However, once you get past the outer layer and start learning about their life story, you start to realize that we are all more similar than we are different.   “At the core, we're all people. No matter the variables that we tend to stack on top of that foundation of being a person – like a worldview, experience, situation, and geography – we're all just people underneath it all.”   Be the Author of Your Own Story   Zach tells us that “the daily decisions that we make are what make up our story.” So when we live each day with intention and don't let life just happen to us, we become the authors of our stories.   I hope this episode and the LIVE community inspire you to take the proverbial pen and live as the author of your story, pushing yourself forward to become a hub of inspiration in your community. Because this is a way we can all make a profound impact on our families, our friends, our communities, and the world – and all it takes to get started is positive intention and a few kind words.   --     Resources: Learn more at https://liveagreatstory.com/ (https://liveagreatstory.com/) Join the FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIVEAGREATSTORY/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveagreatstory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveagreatstory Twitter: https://twitter.com/liveagr8story LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoomhorvath/ Watch: "Somm: Into the Bottle"   --   We are brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full-service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. They are your one-stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs.   Visit LawtonMG.com for more info.   -- The Impact Entrepreneur Show is produced by Podcast Masters

Every once in a while the tables are turned and someone interviews me. I want to give a shout out to Doug Holt and his team for having me on "The Author of Your Own Story" podcast. Check it out!

Segment 1 Sam welcomes his quest and starts his quotes of the day. His first quote talks about resisting change and not being able to appreciate it. People try to stay away or rush through the transition. Sam helps people see the magic in transition. The second quote is : Negative emotion is your indicator of resistance, while a positive emotion is your indicator of allowance. And they are on the same meter: allowance; resistance. Allowance; resistance. Sam breaks down allowance and resistance with examples. Sam says the key is Sam welcomes his quest, Yvonne & Shruti Sadana both actors. Segment 2 Sam interviews Yvonne and Shruti on her childhood on whether they always wanted to be actors. They tell there opposing stories on growing up. Shruti talks about her first realization that she had made it. Yvonne and Shruti talk about how they met and their friendship. They both talk about having spirituality in Hollywood and balancing it. Sam touches on the #MeToo Movement and gets the ladies to take on their opinion if it's too much or not. Segment 3 Yvonne talks about the reaction and getting hate mail due to her film. She talks about getting hate messages due to her opinions. She is teaching young women “How to Be the Hero of Your Own Story” through the #OwnHero tour. Launched in January. Sam shares a story of a man hackling a Puerto Rican woman on not wearing the American flag. Segment 4 Yvonne talks about their tour and where they'll be going. They will be doing facebook live events and all. Yvonne talks about the challenge she had to overcome to move the process along. Shruti talks about being involved with a magazine and another project she cants really talk about. Yvonne talks about filming a movie in London right now. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

Isn’t it time to break free from the “Normal” template that you’ve been conditioned to follow? What would it look like if you became the author of your own story today? How would your life change? My guest, Doug Holt LIVES to help Kaizenites like you leave the dull and colorless life behind to enjoy […] The post OYS 056: Break Free From What’s “Normal” and Become the Author of Your Own Story! w/ Doug Holt appeared first on Cary Hokama.

A Very Special Episode. AVENGERS MOTIVATION. You must Be the Hero of Your Own Story. You should also go to my Youtube Channel and Watch the Video because it's hands down my favorite and the best one to date!

A Very Special Episode. AVENGERS MOTIVATION. You must Be the Hero of Your Own Story. You should also go to my Youtube Channel and Watch the Video because it's hands down my favorite and the best one to date!

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #178 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio   “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That's why it's your path.” ― Joseph Campbell Have you ever thought or uttered this statement, "If only there was someone's journey I could follow, model my life after, then I would be more at ease"? At ease with knowing which step to take when, why I was taking it and where it would lead. While a road map of where to go would be handy - a Google Map for Life, so to speak - I have come to realize I am thankful I do not have one. Why? Well, it isn't because I enjoy adrenaline rushes or the unknown necessarily. Rather it is an understanding I have come to realize that Joseph Campbell explains eloquently in the quote above: Each of our journeys is meant to be unique and while it may be oh so tempting to follow in step those who inspire us, to do so would be to eliminate what can only uniquely come forth from each of us. Don't get me wrong, it can be terrifying to understand such a truth, and to be honest, I know some will say "Not for me. I am going to do what I know and what those before me have done", but I also know many of you, like me, are willing to listen to our internal compass and even if we can't make sense of it, find the courage to step out onto our own trail and forge the path even if we're not quite sure where we will end up or when we will end up where we hope it will lead. Today I'd like to share with you six tips for preparing you for a successful journey that will be uniquely yours. 1. Take the time to get to know the navigator . . . that would be you One of the first three-part series I wrote when the blog began was a list of benefits of getting to know yourself and how to do it. Ultimately, when you become accustomed to your own unique language, what your true temperament is, what makes your energy soar or sag, what tickles your curiosity and what deflates your hopes and ignites your fears as well as what you value versus what is simply nice, but unnecessary to live a most contented and fulfilling life, you become able to make decisions more readily without second-guessing yourself. You begin to recognize and trust your intuition and you begin to advocate for the direction you know you should head with more confidence. 2. Exercise the mind The best way to be able to make connections with old and seemingly incompatible concepts is to continue to learn. Read up on history, read a biography, read about the new research findings on neuroscience or the best nutrition. Observe mind-provoking cartoons, challenge yourself with the daily crossword puzzle. Absorb from time to time seemingly unnecessary information because who knows, it may just be the missing piece to solving a problem down the road, or creating a new way of living well for you or those you love or the community at large. 3. Lighten Up "Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer." —William S. Burroughs Again and again I am reminded of the above quotes truth when I am trying to locate a solution or think of a particular idea that is escaping me. It is the relaxing of the mind, giving it room to move and be free, which enables it to find what I have been searching for. Even better, when I give my mind a task to work through, sometimes unconsciously, upon getting a good night's sleep, I will wake up in the morning with a fresh mind and often a fresh new idea. 4. Practice gratitude "Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." Eckhart Tolle It initially seems counterintuitive: If you say you are grateful for what you have, why would you the universe interpret that as a person who needs or deserves or should be given more? But the best receiver of any gift is someone who knows how to truly appreciate it, and we demonstrate this truth by how we treat and appreciate the many fortunate opportunities, comforts, necessities, etc. we already have. 5. Focus on welcoming ease “Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” ~Deepak Chopra A calm mind is a sound mind. If how you have been approaching life isn't working, circle back to what it is that is causing you to stumble. Perhaps it is a default response whether your words, your tone, the thoughts you convey and their connotation, or your physical response - your facial expressions, your body language, your actions, or perhaps it is something so simple, yet so powerful such as your jump to negativity and/or worry that hinders the forward positive progress that you seek. Choose to react differently and you will eventually see different results, sometimes immediately. 6. Always be an iota out of your comfort zone "If we're growing, we're always going to be out of our comfort zone." —John Maxwell Back in June I shared a post titled 7 More Signs You Are On the Right Track, and two of the signs were feeling challenged and feeling as though you were in limbo land and not sure of which way to go or if anything was going to work out as you had stepped out of what you knew and were attempting to arrive some place else. Brené Brown also points out in her new book that the most difficult part of the journey you need to be on, is the one that is yours and yours alone, is the in-between. The in-between where you've come from and where you're headed. The truth is the change you seek will require some courage, and stepping out of your comfort zone, if even only in slight increments, is the only way to grow to your fullest potential and seek the destination that is solely yours to inhabit. Choose to have the courage to arrive at this uniquely singular destination and enjoy the journey. “If you do follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be.” ― Joseph Campbell   ~SIMILAR POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~Be the Hero of Your Own Story (episode #176) ~8 Ways to Become the CEO of Your Own Life (episode #40) ~Create Your Own Unique Journey ~Owning your 'Uniqueness"   Petit Plaisir: ~Paris Breakfasts   This episode is sponsored by: ~Simply Earth Click here to subscribe to the monthly box with 6 recipes and everything you need to make them. 4 - 5 full size essential oil bottles Enter the coupon code "SIMPLE" to receive a $40 giftcard emailed to you after you subscribe to this fun essential oil recipe box. Click here to begin! Each box comes with 6 recipes and everything you need to make them. 4 - 5 full size essential oil bottles, 100% pure goodness all for $39.

Steve Kamb is the author of Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story. He’s also the creator of nerdfitness.com, a worldwide community of regular people looking to live better lives. He hopes to one day become Captain America. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why motivation is a horrible thing to rely on How important nutrition is to a healthy lifestyle How turning life into a gam can help you start reaching any goal you want

Be the Hero of Your Own Story

You might know Steve as the creator and Rebel Leader of Nerd Fitness, a wildly popular community of desk jockeys and average Joe’s looking to level up their lives. He’s also author of Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Being the Hero of Your Own Story (if you’re into personal development or self-improvement, I can’t recommend this hilarious, insightful, and uplifting book more strongly). But Steve is way more interesting than the books and businesses he’s created. He’s also a former skinny dude who’s bulked up to look like Captain America. Today, he can do muscle-ups. He’s spoken at Google and Facebook. And the dramatic transformations he’s enabled are truly remarkable. The best part? Steve is one of the good guys – someone I’ve had a few adult beverages with and let stay at my house. I respect him. And I think you will as well after you listen to us chat about health, goal-setting, and how to make exercise easy to do.

October 27, 2016 Discovering Infinite Grace @ 8 PM EST REPLAY: Please join Meg Annutto for a replay where she discusses the last part of her 3-part series “You’re the Author of Your Own Story”. Keeping it real through divine guidance and insight, she will briefly discuss with you the necessary steps you can do to lay the foundation for creating your own successful plot twist. Spirit of Color @ 9 PM EST The Stone People - What color are your favorite stones? The subtle energy of stones and crystals are influenced by their physical makeup and also by their color. Join the Spirit of Color hosts as they discuss how these colorful stones affect us when we carry, wear, or use them in a healing practice. Please view our Disclaimer for our radio programming. www.starnations.org

Today I talk about an article I found on Nerd Fitness from Steve Kamb who is the author of the book Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story He made some great point how in the same way that casinos are set to win, so is the food industry. The fast food giants are racing to see who can give you the most calories for the least amount of money. Who wins in that scenario, you? I don't think so. You need to come up with a plan. If this happens I will do this. He said in blackjack there are situations where you just follow strategies. It takes the emotion out of the game, and you are more successful. He also pointed out that if you are a master blackjack player, you are still going to lose a lot of hands. But the goal is to win more hands than you lose. So if you have a bad day with exercise, sleep, food, or water, just try to make tomorrow better. Come up with a game plan for when people pressure your to do something you don't want to do. Come up with a plan for when you get dragged to a restaurant.  In the end, you just need to win more than you lose. If you do this over time you will see your weight go down. Don't give up.  The book Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story is also available on Audible. If you're new to Audible you can sign up and get this audio book for free (or any other of their thousands of titles), if you don't like it cancel you account and keep the book. Go to www.logicalloss.com/audible Taking the Before Picture and Tracking Your Statistics I recently passed my one year of really trying to lose weight. I'm down 30 lbs. Well I went and look at my stats. I'm also down from 33% fat to 20.5%. These stats give you confidence to keep going when the going gets tough.  Thanks to those who have been supporting the Logical Weight Loss Podcast

August 25, 2016 Discovering Infinite Grace @ 8 PM EST Please join Meg Annutto for the last part of her 3-part series “You’re the Author of Your Own Story”. Keeping it real through divine guidance and insight, she will briefly discuss with you the necessary steps you can do to lay the foundation for creating your own successful plot twist. Spirit of Color @ 9 PM EST Colors of Humanity - What positive energy colors can we envision sending out to humanity, each day as we put on our CAP’s: Compassion, Acceptance, & Patience. Join Kristine, Minnie, Neshi and Donna for a heartfelt discussion about the Colors of Humanity. Please view our Disclaimer for our radio programming. www.starnations.org

June 16, 2016 Discovering Infinite Grace @ 8 PM EST Replay: You Are the Author of Your Own Story - Listen to Meg Annutto's show on “You Are the Author of Your Own Story” (Part I). Everyone has a story and everyone contains within them their own powerful pen. As the author, you have the ability to write in a “ plot twist” at any given moment. Discover the Infinite Grace and possibilities that lies within your pen. Spirit of Color @ 9 PM EST Replay: White Lions of Timbavati and other Sacred White Animals - Why have they come at this time? What messages do they have for the world and the Human Race? What are we to learn from their ancient stories?  Tune in as Neshi, Minnie, Kristine and Donna explore the stories behind the White Animals. Please view our Disclaimer for our radio programming. www.starnations.org

May 26, 2016 Discovering Infinite Grace @ 8 PM EST You Are the Author of Your Own Story (Part II) - Please join Meg Annutto for Part II of the "You Are the Author of Your Own Story” series. We will discuss the 4 major universal and ancient archetypes that are born within all of us. These 4 archetypes are a vital and essential  part of our survival and growth as as we learn to become an authentic author of our own story.  Spirit of Color @ 9 PM EST Eating Your Colors - Join Minnie Kansman, Neshi Lokotz, Donna Thompson and Kristine Pollock as they discuss how food color supports mind, body, and soul.  Please view our Disclaimer for our radio programming. www.starnations.org

April 28, 2016 Discovering Infinite Grace @ 8 PM EST You Are the Author of Your Own Story - Join Meg Annutto for part one of the three part series, “You Are the Author of Your Own Story”. Everyone has a story and everyone contains within them their own powerful pen. As the author, you have the ability to write in a “ plot twist” at any given moment. Discover the Infinite Grace and possibilities that lies within your pen. Spirit of Color @ 9 PM EST Multi-Dimensional Effects of Color - Does our color perspective change during heightened emotional or spiritual experiences? Do we perceive this change of color as a dimensional shift?  David Bohm, scientist, describes empty space as we perceive it as an immense background of energy with our perceptions rippling across like waves on a vast sea. Join Minnie, Neshi, Donna, and Kristine as they explore the visual, physical and emotional effects of a dimensional shift. Please view our Disclaimer for our radio programming. www.starnations.org

My guest today is Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness and leader of this rag-tag group of misfits. He is an American fitness instructor, publisher and writer best known for promoting health and wellness at the website and fitness center NerdFitness.com. The topic is his book Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Traveling domestic and internationally The hero's journey Marketing yourself Marketing to a niche What is a nerd? Tailoring your fitness needs Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Today on Trend Following Radio Michael Covel speaks with Steve Kamb. Steve is the author of “Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story” and has built a career in the niche of Nerd Fitness. He gives great insight on how to reach a specific audience and gain a loyal following. He knew he was horribly mismatched in his career and had to make a drastic change. Not wasting much time, Steve moved to Atlanta and took a job making half the money and loved it. It was at this job where he started getting into fitness and creating a website to help others. His company, Nerd Fitness, soon turned into a full time job.Michael starts the podcast asking, “What is your definition of a nerd?” Steve quotes Wil Wheaton, “A nerd is not what you love but how you love it.” He elaborates saying that you could be a comic book nerd, medical school nerd, Star Wars nerd, etc. Steve’s outlook on fitness is about keeping a healthy lifestyle while keeping your other passions alive. It took Steve years to get his fitness regime down. He knew there had to be more people that were struggling to find the right information when it came to fitness. Steve started writing about sound strategies to build solid plans to get on the right fitness path. He uses movie and comic book references to help get his clients motivated and relate more to what he is teaching.Steve also started looking at his life, and his clients lives as if they were on their own “hero’s journey.” He calls it the “hero’s call to action.” This journey is cyclical. You go out and come back and it is never ending. He shares stories of superhero’s like Clark Kent/Superman or Indiana Joans/archeology professor. Regular men that go out time and time again on their hero’s journey, only to return back to reality after accomplishing what they set out to do. His book, “Level Up Your Life,” is about re-framing ones life in a hero’s journey type of way. Strength training, yoga, live action role playing, etc. could all be things that motivate you to get off the couch and start your own hero’s journey.Michael and Steve finish up sharing tips on how to travel smarter. Steve says that when it comes to jet lag, what works best for him is exercising immediately after traveling. Also, buying the cheapest ticket can ruin the first few days of a trip by adding to your jet lag. In this episode of Trend Following Radio: Traveling domestic and internationally The hero’s journey Marketing yourself Marketing to a niche What is a nerd? Tailoring your fitness needs

In this episode, Mike speaks with the founder of Nerd Fitness and the author of the book Level Up Your Life, Steve Kamb. They talk about what it takes to take your life to the next level in a variety of ways and go over what's happened in both of their journeys since the very first interview they ever had over 7 years ago. (Note: Mike said 9 years ago on the podcast, but that was because he got caught on the fact they spoke in 2009. Apologies!) Relevant Links http://www.nerdfitness.com/ (Nerd Fitness) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1623365406/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1623365406&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=A5H74QOYYU53B74D (Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story by Steve Kamb | Amazon) https://camp.nerdfitness.com/ (Camp Nerd Fitness | September 21-25, 2016) https://levelupyourlife.com/ (Level Up Your Life | Steve Kamb) https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_on_flow?language=en (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Flow, the secret to happiness | TED Talk | TED.com) http://nerdist.com/tag/chris-hardwick/ (Chris Hardwick | Nerdist) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451629249/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1451629249&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=67YOX6UOEHTN4G5K (The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery by Sarah Lewis | Amazon) https://twitter.com/SteveKamb?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Steve Kamb (@SteveKamb) | Twitter) Thanks to Transpose for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. You can learn more about this phenomenal tool that lets you create your solutions your way http://productivityist.com/transpose/ (here). Until next time, remember to stop guessing and start going!