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This week’s episode features Simone Knego, author of the bestselling book, “The Extraordinary Unordinary You.” She is a wife, mother to six children, a serial entrepreneur, constantly searching for balance in her happily unbalanced life. She splits her time between her family, businesses, and personal growth. She realized the small choices she makes every day to do good, actually have the power to inspire others. And with her new book, The Extraordinary Unordinary You, she hopes to inspire you to embrace life’s ups and downs and realize the impact you make on the world.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

• Starting and writing her own book
• Raising six children
• Inspiration vs Comparing Yourself
• An inside look into Simone’s life

Connect with Simone Knego:

Website: https://simoneknego.com

Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/authorsimoneknego/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/unordinaryyou

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-knego-7965701a3/

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For nearly 10 years, before Bump Club and Beyond, Linsday worked in publishing advertising and marketing at Hearst Magazine, MTV Networks, The Tribute Company, and Timing for brands including Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and Sports Illustrated, The Chicago Tribune, and Nickelodeon. Linsday herself wanted to connect with other expected moms when she was pregnant, thus starting the Bump Club and Beyond Brand. Bump Club and Beyond has connected parents and parents to be with the best products resources and information and each other for 10 years. What started as a community among moms in Chicago has grown into a national company reaching over a half a million parents and parents to be. Bump Club and Beyond has worked with almost every brand in the baby industry and has created and executed custom activations for brands including Target, Nordstrom's, The Honest Company, Ulta Beauty and so many more. Lindsay’s mission is to educate and inform parents and parents to be across the country with the best knowledge possible. Bump Club and Beyond made an incredible impact on millions of families and has continued to grow to be a household name.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Being an expert in your brand
• Responsibility and disseminating accurate information
• How Bump Club and Beyond approaches content curation

• Adaptability during the pandemic

  Connect with Lindsay Pinchuk:

https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/

https://www.instagram.com/bumpclubandbeyond

https://facebook.com/bumpclubandbeyond

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Spanning two decades in high-pressure leadership roles, B.D. has been recognized multiple times for building winning teams, creating an outstanding corporate culture, and having a massive impact on companywide growth. Currently running the country's leading clean power manufacturing facility and Montana's most proficient solar company. B.D. possess' a proven track record of sustaining high-level team buy-in, not simply surviving but thriving in the high-pressure environment of advanced American technology manufacturing.

**Here’s what we discussed:**

• Dirty Electricity
• How dirty electricity is harmful to the biological

• How to clean your electricity

  Connect with B.D. Erickson:

https://saticshield.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-d-erickson-ii-a5362621

https://www.facebook.com/saticinc/

https://www.facebook.com/saticsolar/

What is Dirty Electricity?

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At 26 years old after being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan Lazaros questioned everything. His father passed away at age 28 when he was only two years old. So experiencing a car accident at nearly the same age really shook his whole world and he began to question everything. What if this was it? Did he live his life true? Has he lived and loved? Was he full of life and regret? He had lots of questions. Today, Alan is a professional speaker, a peak performance business coach and consultant, and the co-host of the NextLevel University podcast. Alan has clocked and tracked thousands of hours inspiring, motivating, and educating others on how to master their systems and designs, and especially how to lead a magnificent life all on their own terms.

Alan believes that life is all about choices. He grew up his entire life hearing stories about his father. And he can tell you from experience that how you die isn’t going to matter—what’s going to matter is how you chose to live your life.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Alan’s story and why he lives his life true to himself instead of what others expect of him
• The difference between fulfillment and happiness
• A new approach to checking in with the people around you

• Insight into Next Level University and its mission

  Connect with Alan Lazaros: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanlazarosllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is an in-person and Certified Virtual Speaker, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and author of the new book BURNOUT PROOF. In his book, you’ll learn how to recognize burnout signs in yourself and others, understand how you became burned out, implement burnout techniques, launch immediate steps you can take immediately, and stop burnout from growing. Michael also hosts the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 global podcast on iTunes. Michael's A Top 20 Global Thought Leader on HR & Culture with Thinkers360 and a former Healthcare executive, overseeing $ 2 Billion in budgets. In today’s episode, we are discussing tips on establishing boundaries in your life so you can prevent burnout from external factors.

Here’s what we discussed:

* What burnout looked like for Michael

• How Michael goes about identifying burnout

• Approaches to mitigating burnout

  Connect with Michael Levitt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfastleadership/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfastleadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bfastleadership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfastleadership/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS08gscC9Ciz4-7nFY9zj5g

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Creating a business and bringing an idea to life is a labor of love. When Sheila Duncan’s niece was 12, she found herself surrounded by adversity losing three family members to cancer in a very short time. This devoted aunt suggested they sit down together and write a book about it. The result was the creation of a gutsy, huggable, inspiring character named - Trouble. The first book, “Here’s Trouble” was such a success that a Trouble plush toy was created, handcrafted of superb quality right here in the USA. Sheila also developed Trouble-inspired jewelry, and T-shirts and is working on an animated children's television series…but the best part of this story is what Trouble represents to children all around the world. The message behind the first storybook is that kids today are pressured at school and deal with issues such as poverty, homelessness, abuse, divorce, illness, bullying, and more. Quite simply - Trouble helps kids deal with whatever is troubling them. Trouble The Dog gives them someone to hug. When children pick Trouble up, they hug him and smile and don’t want to put him down. Often, children whisper into Trouble’s ear first and then feel confident to speak to a teacher, parent, or counselor about what is troubling them. Kids can feel Trouble’s positive energy. Just watch a child interact with Trouble and you’ll see for yourself. A second book is “Where There’s Trouble, There’s Hope.” The book introduces a new character – a little puppy named Hope. It’s a sweet story that inspires children to always have hope and to believe in themselves and in their dreams. The newest book in the series “Trouble’s In Trouble!!!” gently reminds kids that it’s important to talk about their emotions … and a brand new tiny spark of light named Clarence helps them do just that. Sheila and Trouble The Dog have been featured on CNN’s American Journey, MSNBCs Your Business as a Socially Conscious toy; https://www.openforum.com/videos/socially-conscious-stocking-stuffers-made-byfemale-entrepreneurs/; North Shore Magazine’s Top Women Entrepreneurs, Martha Stewart Finalist for “Made in America”, Magic 106.7’s Exceptional Women Entrepreneurs, Broadcast interview on Radio Entrepreneurs and Success Magazine’s “Seniorpreneurs” series.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Trouble the dog
• Books to help children
• Helping children cope with their feelings

Connect with Sheila Duncan:

https://www.facebook.com/troublethedogandhope

http://www.troublethedog.com/

Twitter: @trouble_the_dog

IG: troublethedog_and_hope

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Danny says he has a riches to rags now working his way back to riches story. He was near bankruptcy after a bitter divorce and career-ending back injury, both of which destroyed him financially. Forced to reinvent himself, he turned to his passion; music. He now hosts several radio programs, is an entertainment journalist, a musician, and a podcaster and he is rebuilding his life by following his dreams at the age of 57.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Overcoming hardships
• Chasing your dreams
• Reinventing yourself

Connect with Danny Coleman:

http://www.dcror.com/

http://www.facebook.com/Dannycolemansrockonradio2

http://www.twitter.com/ROCKONRADIO

http://www.instagram.com/ROCKONRADIO

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Greg has been a real estate investor since 2012 and a Realtor® since 2015. He’s originally from Long Island, NY, and currently lives in Phoenix, Az with his wife Mandy and their dog Buster. He enjoys sports, staying active, reading, personal development/mindset, and anything real estate investing related. He’s a #1 best-selling author of Success Habits of Super Achievers. It features lessons from myself, Darren Hardy, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, and many other celebrities and was published by Jim Rohn's 18-year business partner, Kyle Wilson. Greg's goal is to help others invest passively in Real Estate to create cash flow, wealth, and live life on their own terms.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Success habits
• Investing passively
• Real estate

Connect with Greg Junge:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjunge/

https://www.facebook.com/greggers19/

https://www.instagram.com/greg_sevenfigurecapital/

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Joy Robles started her career in the male-dominated industry almost 20 years ago. Starting as an Administrative Assistant she was promoted a year later to Sales. Joy went through things that challenged her insecurities and caused her to find her inner strength. After being trained in sales, negotiations, and tactical analysis she grew to become one of the top salespeople in her company. She received the award for the Millionaires Club for earning millions in sales. She is now a Sales and Empowerment coach with her mission to empower women to be the voice and not the echo. Joy wants to see women soar like an eagle because that’s where you have the greatest view.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Sales
• Being a woman in a male-dominated market
• How to have the confidence of a man

Connect with Joy Robles:

https://bit.ly/powerunleashed

http://www.power-unleashed.com/

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Lane Kawaoka currently owns 4,200+ units across the US. He lives in Hawaii and recently quit his day job as a Professional Engineer with an MS in Civil Engineering & Construction Management and a BS in Industrial Engineering.

Lane partners with investors who want to build their portfolio, but are too busy to mess with “tenants, toilets, and termites” by curating opportunities in his “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” where his investors have personal access to him and know that Lane is personally putting his money on the line too. The Hui Deal Pipeline Club has acquired over $350 Million dollars of real estate acquired by syndicating over $40 Million Dollars of private equity since 2016.

Lane reverse engineers the wealth-building strategies that the rich use to the middle class via the Top-50 Investing Podcast SimplePassiveCashflow.com. Lane’s mission is to help hard-working professionals out of the rat race, one free strategy call at a time.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Escaping the rat race
• Investing
• Making your money work for you

Connect with Lane Kawaoka:

SimplePassiveCashflow.com

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Ari Gronich the Performance Therapist has a vast background in the holistic and medical healing arts. His training has spanned over 5000 hours and over 25-years putting his hands on more than 25000 people. At 18 Ari began wellness programs with 3 major corporations ushering in a new paradigm for employer-based health care. Over Ari's career, he has helped Olympic and Paralympic athletes break world records, win gold medals, and earn legacy championships. Ari is dedicated to taking his experience and using that to educate the next generation of Doctors, Therapists, Trainers, healers. His mission as a visionary thought leader is helping to create a society designed from the ground up to be in harmony with nature thereby eliminating the causes of disease and shifting the systems of medicine from an emergency mindset to a proactive one.

Here’s what we discussed:

• What performance therapy is
• The health industry
• How to live in harmony with nature

Connect with Ari Gronich:

https://www.facebook.com/arigronich

https://www.facebook.com/WarriorHealer/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/activatingyourvision/

https://www.facebook.com/achievehealthusa/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigronich/

https://www.youtube.com/AchieveHealthUSA

https://www.instagram.com/AriGronich/

https://twitter.com/achievehealthus

https://g.page/achieve-health-usa?gm

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Liza Lomax is a Life Coach. Liza specializes in Emotional Eating. Helping women end emotional eating, lose weight and finally love what they see in the mirror. 

Here’s what we discussed:

• Body image
• Self-love
• Finding yourself

Connect with Liza Lomax:

https://www.facebook.com/liza.lomax/  

https://www.instagram.com/lizalomax  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-lomax-7b9625179/  

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Sarah is a Certified Parent Coach whose passion is helping families with children who have experienced trauma or struggle with attachment. She started The Foster Lane Parent Coaching in 2016. Her goal: Use coaching to help others avoid some of the parenting challenges my own family faced.

She’s spent over 1,500 hours researching trauma, children’s brain development, parenting strategies, and foster and adoptive parenting. She successfully completed the masters-level Parent Coach Certification program through the Parent Coaching Institute®, has completed the initial training in Theraplay™, and continues to attend conferences on trauma-informed parenting.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Parent coaching
• Theraplay
• Reuniting children with parents

Connect with Sarah Salisott:

https://www.facebook.com/thefosterlane2

https://www.instagram.com/thefosterlaneparentcoaching/

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Daria is the co-founder of the Thought Leadership Academy and host of the Thought Leadership Podcast. She is also a 2X TEDx-speaker and best-selling author. Her mission is to support rising thought leaders & ambitious coaches to create a sustainable business around their knowledge. In the 3-stage academy, Daria takes her clients from "making a living" as a coach to expert status, and from expert to thought leader. In her academy, her members learn to create a sustainable 6-fig coaching business, step into their visionary role and create more impact than ever!

**Here’s what we discussed:**

• Becoming a coach
• How to get more opportunities
• Making yourself visible to clients

Connect with Daria Vodopianova:

http://www.dariav.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariavodopianova/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tlacommunity

https://www.facebook.com/dariavcom

https://www.instagram.com/inst.daria/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_QUu8Riv1inqtcJhqOZ0g

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Merrily Orsini, Pres/CEO of corecubed, is considered a thought leader in the in-home care industry and is involved in numerous organizations, providing insight and advice. Orsini is a leader in the Help Choose Home initiative and podcast creator and host in which she focuses on educating how and when to choose healthcare at home. Orsini won a Lifetime Achievement in Business Award at the 2017 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Orsini’s business ownership began with a geriatric care managed in-home care agency, a venture that garnered her the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1996. She is the past Chair of the Private Duty Homecare Association of America and has served on the boards of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice and the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers (now Aging Life Care Professionals).

Here’s what we discussed:

* ElderCare

• Transitioning into an Alternate Living Space

• The Process of Aging

  Connect with Merrily Orsini:

LinkedIn Page help-choose-home

Facebook Page helpchoosehome

Twitter Handle @MerrilyO

http://www.helpchoosehome.com/

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Declared the "SEO Rockstar" by the American Marketing Association, Dmitrii has significantly increased the online presence of brands through custom digital marketing campaigns and innovative content marketing techniques. Dmitrii is the Internet marketing director at Regex SEO and his work has appeared on Forbes, MOZ, SEMrush, HackerNoon, and many other high-profile marketing platforms.

Here’s what we discussed:

* How to utilize SEO

• What SEO will look like in 2021
• What happens when you don’t utilize SEO

Connect with Dmitrii Kustov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalspaceman/

https://twitter.com/DigitalSpaceman

https://www.facebook.com/regexseo

https://www.instagram.com/regexseo

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Naresh Vissa is the Founder & CEO of Krish Media & Marketing – full-service e-commerce, technology, development, online, and digital media and marketing agency and solutions provider. He has worked with CNN Radio, Clear Channel Communications, J.P. Morgan Chase, EverBank, The Institute for Energy Research, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, the American Junior Golf Association, Agora Financial, Agora Publishing, Stansberry Research, and TradeStops. He is the #1 bestselling author of FIFTY SHADES OF MARKETING: Whip Your Business into Shape & Dominate Your Competition, PODCASTNOMICS: The Book of Podcasting... To Make You Millions, THE NEW PR: 21st Century Public Relations Strategies & Resources... To Reach Millions, TRUMPBOOK: How Digital Liberals Silenced a Nation into Making America Hate Again, and the new book FROM NOBODY TO BESTSELLING AUTHOR! How To Write, Publish & Market Your Book. He is the co-host of The Work From Home Show. He has a Master's Degree from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and has been featured on USA Today, Yahoo!, Bloomberg, MSNBC, Huffington Post, Businessweek, MSN Money, Business Insider, India Today, Hindustan Times, and other domestic and international media outlets.

Here’s what we discussed:

* Marketing

• Communication online
• Working in the digital world

Connect with Naresh Vissa:

https://twitter.com/xnareshx

https://www.instagram.com/rnaresh15

Grab your free book here http://nareshvissa.com/

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Jamie Dalferes is an accomplished Learning and Talent Management Senior Executive with more than 20 years of success across the education, real estate, healthcare, telecom, restaurant, and hospitality industries. Jamie guides leaders and companies through the development and evolution it takes to stay competitive. By focusing on the strengths of the leadership, she aids in the creation of sustainable engaging work environments that can succeed in an ever-changing corporate and talent landscape. Jamie holds a BA in Communications, Journalism, and Digital Marketing from Texas Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and organizational Development from Texas Tech University. She is an ICF Certified Coach and founder of Change Reaction, an Executive Coaching, and Consulting firm.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Leadership
• Building a team
• Turning a side hustle into a business

Connect with Jamie Dalferes:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/changereaction/?viewAsMember=true

https://www.facebook.com/Change-Reaction-108019947431626/?view_public_for=108019947431626

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Drawing on her years of corporate and nonprofit experience in senior leadership, Adrienne White is a professional speaker and work & wellness coach. She focuses on helping women to discover their best selves -- working with them to see their own blind spots, thriving through change or burnout, or helping them accelerate what they want to change or transform to get more joy from life. A recent personal experience has driven her to focus on not just improving the lives of women, but also on increasing the number of women who survive heart attacks, but she'll tell you all about that. Adrienne White is a dynamic speaker and loves connecting with people. She has literally presented and taught to thousands of people from around the world. Having spent much of her life on the west coast, when she isn’t working, you can find her spending time with friends, on the dance floor, listening to music, steeped in nature, traveling, or learning something new. Her mother recently moved in, so in addition to her work, Adrienne is experiencing the joys of caregiving.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Improving Women’s Health

• Heart Attacks in Women

  • Warning Signs

  Connect with Adrienne White:

http://wholeheart.mailchimpsites.com/

http://ca.linkedin.com/in/volve

http://patreon.com/whole_heart

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Chad Willardson is the:

• Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth management firm in Southern California • Elected City Treasurer for our city, managing the $350 million investment portfolio • Co-Owner of the Draft Sports Complex • Happily Married & father of five kids • Chad’s been featured in: Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., U.S. News & World Report, Entrepreneur Magazine, NBC News, Financial Advisor Magazine, California Business Journal, etc. • Author of #1 Best-Seller (on Amazon) Stress Free Money: Overcome These 7 Obstacles to Find Financial Freedom

 **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Financial Freedom
• How to not stress about money

• Teaching your kids about money

  Connect with Chad Willardson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson/

http://www.pacificcapital.com/

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Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world.

**Here’s what we discussed:**

• How to feel happy and fulfilled
• The art of play

• Unleashing your inner child

  Connect with Jeff Harry:

Website: www.rediscoverYourPlay.com

Instagram: @jeffharryplays

Twitter: @jeffharryplays

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/

Medium: @jeffharryplays

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jchuche

TikTok: @jeffharryplays

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Case Lane is a global writer, podcaster, entrepreneur, traveler, and the founder of Ready Entrepreneur. A former diplomat, consultant, and corporate executive, she prepares aspiring entrepreneurs to understand how to take advantage of technology, and global resources to achieve lifestyle freedom by starting their own online business. Her most recent project comes from developing an approach to help professionals, writers, entrepreneurs, and other public speakers understand and navigate the growing podcast industry as guest speakers.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Being a Podcast Guest

• Public Speaking

  • Marketing Yourself

Connect with Case Lane:

Facebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ https://www.facebook.com/readyentrepreneurHQ/

Facebook Guest Podcasting Page: https://www.facebook.com/Guest-Podcasting-107640667785560

Instagram: @readyentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/readyentrepreneur/

**Twitter:** **@caselaneworld** https://twitter.com/CaseLaneWorld

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For 20 plus years, award-winning chiropractor Dr. Kelly Henry helped patients achieve and live healthier lives. With the foundation of exceptional customer service and streamlined business procedures, Dr. Henry grew his business into the top producing chiropractic clinics in the nation with multiple locations and doctors. After retiring from private practice in 2018, Dr. Henry has dedicated himself to consulting and coaching business owners on how to create incredible growth and profits using the processes and procedures he used to create phenomenal success in his offices.

 **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Helping Others Become Successful
• Treating Your Employees Well

• How to Make a Small Business Thrive

  Connect with Kelly Henry:

https://www.facebook.com/drkellyhenry

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ultimatecustomerexperience

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkellyhenry/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOrWWcpgPDJnYyIvg0qWxYw?view_as=subscriber

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Krishna Mohan is an Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Speaker, #1 Best-selling Author, as seen on FOX TV and multiple media outlets, President of Genius Visionary, Managing Partner of Capital Street Investments LLP, and President of Gifting Boutique. Over the last 20 years, he has helped 3 Fortune 500 companies and several start-up organizations focusing on Sales, Business Development, and Finance. His management style has been described as decisive and motivational, where success comes from a focused commitment to developing new business, cultivating relationships, training salespeople, and creating growth strategies. He is involved in several acquisitions and mergers. Krishna has a Master’s Degree in Marketing Management MMM, an MBA-International Business, and an MS in Finance. Krishna is an acclaimed speaker and regularly speaks in various corporate events, boot camps, and management training.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Problems in Business and How to Solve Them
• Financial Health in Business
• Business Credit

Connect with Krishna Mohan:

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Visionary-Inc-104897597961203/

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Online-Academy-100630881727197

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Business-Credit-106803107768268

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Business-Coach-100384921769715

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusbusinesscoach/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusonlineacademy/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusbusinesscredit/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusvisionary/

http://www.geniusvisionaryinc.com/

https://geniusbusinesscoach.com/
https://geniusonlineacademy.com/

http://www.geniusbusinesscredit.com/

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Ralph Peterson is the owner and operator of a management development company that helps mission-driven organizations dramatically increase profitability, improve efficiency, and grow their companies by building FiveStar leadership teams. He is also a #1 Best-Selling Author, professional keynote speaker, a highly sought-after management development coach, and master examiner with the American Health Care Association. Ralph has more than 20 years in the trenches of senior management, organizational development, and human resources in the long-term care industry. Personally, he lives in NYC, an avid marathoner, and recently earned the title of Iron Man.

**Here’s what we discussed:**

• Not Allowing Your Position to go to Your Head
• Dressing for the Job

• Handling Responsibility

  Connect with Ralph Peterson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphpeterson08/

https://www.facebook.com/theralphpeterson/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4fvRByp53ywOlxb_B1AIdg?view_as=public https://twitter.com/RalphPeterson08

www.thegoodmanagerbook.com

www.ralphpeterson.com

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Cardena is currently a Motivational Speaker, Minister, Author, and Spiritual Life Coach. She empowers women not to make lemonade when life gives you lemons, but instead TAKE AIM. She accomplishes this by challenging women to change their thought processes, take risks, and deliver a NEW YOU! She is an author of three books. Her latest is Perfect Patty Messed Up. This is a 40-day devotional for women to embrace their shortcomings and move forward peacefully by not only forgiving themselves but also learning from their mistakes. She currently does a weekly podcast, speak, train, and motivate women via conferences, workshops, and retreats. She enjoys good food! She loves to laugh and spend time with family and friends. She is currently a member of Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Black Speakers Network, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

 **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Having Faith
• Healing

• Growth

  Connect with Carenda Deonne:

http://www.carendadeonne.com/

youtube @carendadeonnellc

linkedin @ carendadeonnellc

FC @carendadeonnellc

Instagram @carendadeonne

Twitter @cdpgem

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Nelson is married to his best friend and wife of almost 25 years. Together they are raising three productive and accomplished sons. He has been the top producer worldwide for a top-five commercial real estate firm with more than $1 billion in transactions. Nelson has started over 10 businesses; including one of the largest privately help pet resorts in the country. He also built a chain of children’s learning centers along with 2 family fun centers. He owns and manages over $25 million of commercial real estate. Nelson is the author of the book The Unlucky Sperm Club and the founder and CEO of IGOTSMARTER, a goal fulfillment business that helps its members achieve their goals through our program and app.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Overcoming Adversity
• Becoming Successful Despite Your Past
• How Goal Setting can Change Your Life

Connect with Nelson Tressler:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGOTSMARTER

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igotsmarter_app/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGOTSMARTER_APP

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_WJW_N0qkyQHpSztmWyXQ?disable_polymer=true

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-tressler-75876590

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Beth Nydick is a speaker, author, and a magnetic business mentor. A big believer in the power of potential to catapult your business forward. She shows her clients how to strategically prepare their business and to use collaboration to establish instant credibility to get their life-changing messages in front of massive audiences. Thru her mantra of “Making Potential Possible”, she co-authored the top-selling Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist, and has been featured on OPRAH, Parade, Forbes, Inc., Nylon Magazine, Tori Burch, and Better Homes and Gardens plus appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, The Chew and The Tonight Show. Beth has a 6th sense for Business and Strategy. It all comes down to building powerful and long-lasting relationships in a thoughtful, authentic way. Beth's New Podcast is Behind the Spotlight. A new kind of podcast, where we are taking your favorite entrepreneurs off a pedestal and onto a barstool right next to you. Let's get behind the brand and learn something new about the people we love to watch and follow.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Clean Cocktails
• Nutrition
• Asking for What You Want

Connect with Beth Ritter Nydick:

http://www.facebook.com/bethnydick

http://www.facebook.com/bethritternydick

http://www.instagram.com/bethnydick

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Shaily started doing social media for her hobby community in high school… ON MYSPACE. She didn't realize what she did was doing social media until after college when she saw a question on a job application asking if she had ever managed an online community, and she realized there was something there. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree and certification in elementary education K-6, and she now uses those mad teaching skills to lead workshops, work with business owners 1-on-1 training them on social media, and has coached 170+ B2B consultants on how to use LinkedIn to grow their business. She guides businesses on how to stay top of mind with their community and referral network using social media. I hold them accountable and boost their confidence in themselves, what they have to offer, and their own social media abilities. She loves live streaming, event social media, live Tweeting, and comment engagement.

  **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Social Media

• Marketing Yourself

  • How PR and Social Media Work Together

  Connect with Shaily Hakimian:

Linktr.ee/hakimian45

LinkedIn.com/in/hakimian45

YourSocialMediaSherpa.com

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Alex Minor is a superhero. Or a villain. He can't quite decide which. But the level of creativity contained within his mild-mannered form MUST be a mutant power. At least that's what he tells himself. As the chief creative officer at Eye AM Media, it's Alex's job to make sure that video is used as a force for good and the evil hordes of mediocrity are kept far, far away from the hearts and minds of innocent business owners and their customers. More than your Friendly Neighborhood Videographer™, Alex is a detective, collaborator, and advocate for his clients, helping them clearly and succinctly communicate their core values while providing targeted video assets and digital campaigns to increase awareness and sales. With a wide range of disciplines including work as a music producer, video director, and graphic designer, Alex's super-powered approach to content creation keeps him ready to save the world at a moment's notice.

Here’s what we discussed:

* Film Making

• Video Marketing

• Creative Directing VS. Videography

  Connect with Alex Minor:

http://linekdin.com/in/alexminor

http://www.eyeammedia.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thealexminor/

https://www.instagram.com/eyeammedia/

https://www.facebook.com/EyeAMMedia

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As the founder of Your Brand Marketing, Ben helps clients understand what makes them special, unique, and engaging. For the past 25 years, he has been helping companies communicate internally and developing the next generation of leaders. Through his work, brands tell engaging and meaningful brand stories that elevate and engage employees and compel customers to take action.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Branding and Re-Branding
• Strategizing
• The Importance of Your Brand’s Story

Connect with Ben Baker:

http://www.yourbrandmarketing.com/

http://www.amazon.com/author/benbakerspeaks

http://www.linkedin.com/in/yourbrandmarketing

http://www.twitter.com/yourbrandmrktng

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Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10) For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for Adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was Mike Bryan’s mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefits to his clients in the development of their mental performance.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Mindfulness
• Techniques to Decrease Anxiety

• Systems for your Lifestyle

  Connect with Christian Straka:

http://www.instagram.com/straka.la

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Mike is a dynamic speaker and entrepreneur with the desire to share his story and encourage individuals everywhere to go after their dreams. He is the Founder of 6 companies over 20 years totaling over $60 million dollars in product sales.  

Here’s what we discussed:

• Ideas and Inventions
• Creating a New Business
• Being Relentless

Connect with Mike Watts:

www.instagram.com/mikewatts 

https://www.lovehandle.com/ 

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LIZ LACHMAN is an EMMY AWARD-winning musician and composer, a GOLDEN REEL AWARD-winning music editor, and a BMI TV MUSIC AWARD winner. As a filmmaker, her latest short film PIN-UP, starring Angela Sarafyan (WESTWORLD) and Christina Chang (THE GOOD DOCTOR) has won 30 film festival awards worldwide and Liz is now in development on the feature version. Her screenplay, RHYTHM, is currently being developed with producer Allyn Stewart (SULLY) and is a Semi-Finalist in the PAGE International Screenplay Awards. Another screenplay, DICKINSON, was a Quarter-Finalist in the Academy Nicholl Fellowships. And another screenplay, FREE CHICKIE, was chosen as a Top 15% in the Academy Nicholl Fellowships as well as being a Quarter-Finalist in the Page Awards. Liz is also in post-production on a documentary feature she shot, SUSAN FENIGER: FORKED, following her partner of 25 years, chef Susan Feniger (of Border Grill and Socalo restaurants and TV Food Network fame) as she traveled the world gathering street food recipes for her first solo restaurant in Los Angeles. Which did not go as planned…

Here’s what we discussed:

• Finding your inspiration
• Embracing beautiful moments
• Special appearance from Liz’s partner, Chef Susan Feniger

Connect with Liz Lachman:

Website: https://www.lizlachman.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizLachmanFilmmaker

Watch PIN-UP: https://vimeo.com/261253094

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Catherine’s goal is to partner with individuals and communities to create positive and measurable change. She brings more than 20 years of professional experience in sales, consulting, and coaching with a focus on results. She is a tenacious connecter and networker that opens doors to strategic opportunities leading to growth in partnerships among a diverse group of organizations. Some of her experiences include strategic planning with the board and leadership teams, training, and speaking. Her ability to facilitate, collaborate, and share ideas have earned her exceeding results. Catherine is a thought leader on a variety of topics including Sales, Customer Experience, Board Planning, Strategic Planning, Negotiations, Operational Efficiencies, Jobs To Be Done, Change Management, Banking, Payment Processing, and Agriculture. Catherine is recognized as a Marshall Goldsmith’s New York 50. She is certified with Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching and Global Leadership Assessment 360. She is a John Maxwell Team Member and is engaged with John Maxwell’s DiSC (personality profiling) work. Catherine serves on board for The Health Services District of Kershaw County and Central Carolina Technical College Foundation. She also supports the United Way of Kershaw County and New Day on Mill (transitional housing for homeless families). She also facilitates resources to sustain rural communities.

Here’s what we discussed:

• What it means to be a leader
• Successful sales processes
• The difference in selling and influencing

Connect with Catherine Cantey:

Catherine@CatherineCantey.com.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinecantey/

https://www.catherinecantey.com/

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Amanda Polick is a book coach for food and entertainment professionals. Her work has been featured in Cooking Light, Food & Wine, and Time, in addition to her regular food writing column for DIYMFA.

 **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Furthering your education
• Adapting to new passions

• Finding your path

  Connect with Amanda Polick:

https://www.amandapolick.com/

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Mike Cameron is a Canadian author, speaker, philanthropist, and advocate against Gender-Based Violence. As a sales and leadership authority, Mike has studied the impact that emotion has on human behavior for over 2 decades. After his girlfriend was murdered by an ex-boyfriend in 2015, Mike turned his expertise to lend his voice to help eradicate violence against women. He has designed programs to assist men to tap into their emotions in a real and authentic way. His 2017 Tedx “The way men think of strong is wrong”, urges society to help redefine what it means to be a badass. Mike coaches men to use his S.O.A.R framework to reconnect with their passions and purpose in life. He is the founder of Connect’d Men, an organization designed to create a safe space for men to practice emotional fitness. He is the co-founder of the Ignore No More Run for Respect an event designed to raise awareness around gender-based violence and specifically engage men and boys in the conversation. His keynotes addressing the importance of emotional intelligence have been heard all across North America. Cameron is also the founder and managing partner of Axiom Mortgage, one of Canada’s largest independent brokerage firms. He has worked with a variety of nonprofits and charities to pave the way for a violence-free future. He is currently d educates survivors of abuse.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Mike’s story
• How he overcame grief and taught the world how to feel
• Strength and what that really means

Connect with Mike Cameron

http://mikecameron.ca/

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Elizabeth Pampalone is an International Speaker, Successful Entrepreneur, and Expert Marketer with over 20 years of experience.

Her innovative approach helps overwhelmed business owners and burnt out nonprofit directors to achieve success and freedom through the power of Absolute Marketing™.

 **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Greatest misunderstanding of marketing
• Social Media marketing

• Finding time for marketing

  Connect with Elizabeth Pampalone:

http://getabsolutemarketing.com/podcast-guest

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Rima Nashashibi, Founder and President of Global Hope 365, a local nonprofit dedicated to ending harmful practices towards women and girls such as Child Marriage, Human Trafficking, and Chhaupadi, is an Internationally Recognized Speaker, Political and Community Leader/Activist with more than 20 years of experience in public speaking, conducting seminars, and media appearances promoting openness, equal opportunity, tolerance, fairness, and justice for persons of all genders, ethnicity, religious backgrounds, and political persuasions. Ms. Nashashibi has been a guest speaker locally, nationally, and internationally including hosted by the U.S. Department of State in places such as Jerusalem, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. In addition, Ms. Nashashibi trained the women in Saudi Arabia in August 2015 on how to run for office in anticipation of the historical election held in December 2015 where women participated for the first time in the history of the Kingdom. Founded and led local, regional, national, and international organizations. Recipient of Numerous Awards including being nominated as one of Orange County Business Journal's top businesswomen in Orange County, April 2020; nominated and selected to receive Congressman Lou Correa's Woman of the Year Award, March 2020; Community Activism Appreciation Award, Women For:OC, August 25, 2019; Appreciation Award “Co-Chair of the International Development Committee, Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce“ 22018-2019, July 2019; Appreciation of her Service and Leadership in the field of Refugee Support” May 2019 by Sunrise USA; a Life-Time Achievement Award April 2019 by the Arab American Civic Council; Congressional, State Senate, and Orange County Supervisorial proclamations in recognition of her leadership in the community; the Partner of the Year by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce in 2017, “In honor of Women Making a Difference in Orange County 2012” by the California State Senate. “In honor of many years of dedicated service and leadership 2012” a US Congressional Recognition Award; the Harry S Truman Lifetime Achievement Award by Democratic Party of Orange County, 2006; Leadership Award by the Rebuilding Alliance, and an Appreciation Award from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA; Ms. Nashashibi is President of the Insurance Professionals of Orange County (IPOC) 2019-2020, President 2013 and President-Elect 2012 and 2014, and a partner in SelectFirst Insurances Services, an agency providing commercial insurance to businesses. Ms. Nashashibi serves on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association of Orange County, the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles (IVCLA), a nonprofit committed to creating a world of peace and prosperity through Citizen Diplomacy and is currently a member of the Advisory Board of Friends of UNRWA, USA, ANERA and the Arab American National Museum. She is also the co-Chair of the International Development Committee and the task force leader of the World Trade Week Breakfast and Forum of the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Ending harmful practices on women and girls
• Child marriage

• Sex Trafficking

  Connect with Rima Nashashibi

Global Hope 365: https://www.globalhope365.org/

The CA Coalition to End Child Marriage: https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/join-us/

Join our advocacy efforts to End Child Marriage here https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/advocacy/

Partner with us to End Child Marriage https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/join-us/

Help us continue with our efforts https://www.globalhope365.org/donate

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn @GlobalHope365.

5 things you can do to ensure children are safe online

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5 internet filtering services for families https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/kids-online-more-thanks-to-covid-19-here-are-five-internet-filtering-services-for-families/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ncose

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After 18 years in the corporate world focusing on everything from project management to recruiting to sales and customer service, Jamie decided to use her skills to help business owners reclaim their time so they can focus on the big picture rather than time-consuming daily operations. You know, those non-glamorous details that are so vital to a successful operation, the back-end operations that no one really notices unless something goes wrong.

She thrives on keeping everything running smoothly and preventing gaps and issues before they occur. Developing, documenting, and organizing systems, processes, and people are my superpowers and are key to help organizations scale.

Here's what we discussed:

• How COVID has impacted business consulting
• Being adaptive in times of crisis

Connect with Jamie Garavaglia

www.virtualadminconsultants.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamie-garavaglia-virtual-administrative-consultant/

https://www.instagram.com/jamieg_businessconsultant/

https://www.facebook.com/Jamie-Garavaglia-Business-Consultant-102494711546751/

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David is the COO for Israel Lacrosse Association the governing body of lacrosse In Israel. The organization's mission is to develop the game of lacrosse in Israel and use it as a vehicle to connect Jews from around the world to Israel.

 **Here's what we discussed:**

• The game of lacrosse in Israel

• Jewish Culture

  Connect with David Lasday:

https://m.facebook.com/IsraelLacrosse/

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Jamie is a reader, writer, and wonderer. Fortunately, by day and many a night, he gets to put those skills to use – with great optimism - as President and CEO of SMZ, a third-generation, a family-owned advertising agency in Troy. Some of the clients for whom they quietly make noise include: the Michigan Lottery, Detroit Tigers, Comerica Bank, General RV, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Beaumont Health, NAIAS, Grand Hotel, and more

Here’s what we discussed:

• Working for an agency while having a family business
• Navigating the new marketing network during COVID
• Finding the “next normal”

Connect with Jamie Michelson

@JamJrSMZ on Twitter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemichelson

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Karen Dumas is a communications professional & media contributor committed to excellence, entrepreneurship, and equality. As the founder of Images & Ideas, Inc., she has earned a reputation as a communications strategist known for performance and excellence. Dumas also served Chief of Communications & External Affairs for Mayor Dave Bing and the City of Detroit. Dumas is a regular contributor to The No BS Newshour with Charlie LeDuff. Respected as a trusted and fair radio host, television contributor, and columnist, she is known to be “honest and engaging,” and has been recognized by HOUR Magazine as “the more intelligent choice” of talk-radio show hosts. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Detroit Zoological Society, as well as on their Communications & Marketing Committee and Governance & Nominating Committee, and is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of BLAC Magazine. Previously, she has served on the Communications Committee for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, The Board of Directors for SPHINX, the PR committee for the NCAA Final Four/Detroit, as Board Chair for the Arts League of Michigan, and on the Board of Directors and as PR Committee Chair for Detroit PAL (Police Athletic League), among many others. The City of Detroit, State of Michigan, Real Times Media, and several Who’s Who entities have recognized her achievements. Dumas is a frequent guest speaker at schools, churches, and professional organizations seeking insight into performance-based practices, the tools for success, living and treating others with fairness, women’s challenges in the workplace, and balancing professional and personal roles. A frequent event moderator and Mistress of Ceremonies, her professional but entertaining demeanor enhances any event or organized gathering; her presentations are informative and inspirational for all. She is also a frequent guest contributor for FOX2 and other media outlets.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Communication
• Political sincerity and how it creates voter apathy
• Fragility of businesses

Connect with Karen Dumas

https://twitter.com/karendumas

https://www.facebook.com/karen.dumas

http://www.karendumas.com/

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Brandon Klein, Meditation Coach at WiseMindGentleSoul, is obsessed with mitigating self-inflicted suffering and increasing our capacity for joy and pleasure. He believes that becoming more insightful about the inner workings of our minds is one of the most direct ways of accomplishing the above goal. Brandon is multidisciplinary in his approach – he studies psychology, philosophy, humor, and satire intensively to make his meditation teachings all-encompassing.

 **Here’s what we discussed:**

• Understanding that your thoughts do not define you
• How meditation can transform you and your mindset

• Breaking free from jobs that rob you of your joy

  Connect with Brandon Klein

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ErerJOEpt09MUOG7ShMgw/videos

Website: www.wisemindgentlesoul.com

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Terri Stearn is an expert in art appraisal services. She has served as the Director of 3 separate galleries in the Metro Detroit Area and curated close to 50 exhibitions in galleries and museums.

Her company, Detroit Fine Art Appraisals, which has been in business since 2013, specializes in appraising all forms of Fine Art.

Terri lives in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with her husband Todd, a dedicated community leader and attorney. Their daughter Paige is currently a junior at Michigan State University.

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Creating A New Business
• The Art & Life Appraisals
• Insurance vs Selling
• Appraisal Changes Due to COVID
• Inspiration & The Art World
• Importance of Art Education

Connect with GUEST:

Website: www.detroitfaa.com

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Deborah was born and raised in the Metro Detroit Area, before moving in her early 20’s to South Florida, where she took on Food Industry Sales for 23 years. About 10 years ago, however, she left her home in Florida to return to Michigan to help care for her aging parents. Two years later, she opened her first resale consignment shop with partner Julia Sundberg in Walled Lake. Here, they went on to join forces with Leslie Weisberg and her estate sale business, Changing Hands Estate Sales. Leading them, ultimately, to their new, HUGE showroom, Le Shoppe Too.

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Owning and Creating the Current Retail Mega-Space
• Switching Careers and Finding the Right Fit
• Growing and Learning within Your Own Career
• Importance of Research, Mentors, and Hiring the Right People
• The Pull & Space of Online Markets
• Finding the Perfect Piece for Your Home

Connect with Deborah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leshoppetoo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leshoppetoo/

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Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff is the Senior Director of the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. Over the years he has developed vast experience in pastoral caregiving and counseling individuals in end of life decision-making. Rabbi Krakoff regularly offers seminars on a variety of spiritual topics with a particular focus on moral and ethical behavior, palliative and hospice care, grief and bereavement.

After growing up in Los Angeles, Rabbi Krakoff graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. He earned a Masters’ Degree of Hebrew Letters at the University of Judaism in Bel-Air, CA and a Masters of Hebrew Letters at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City where he was also ordained as a Conservative Rabbi in 1998.

Rabbi Krakoff is the author of the book, “Never Long Enough: Finding Comfort and Hope Amidst Grief and Loss” and the recently released “Never Long Enough: Coloring/Workbook.” He is married to Susan and father to Atara, Micah and Elan.

Here's what we discussed

• Choosing to be a Rabbi
• Using Your Voice
• Hospice is not a bad word
• Adapting to COVID and the hardships of not having physical touch
• The grieving process

Connect with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
Website: https://jewishhospice.org/
Get Rabbi's Book: https://neverlongenough.net/

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Alexa Randolph is the podcast host and blogger of With Love, Alexa. She is a public speaker on invisible illness and the designer of the Forever Strong Line. One this episode, Alexa and I talk about the importance to advocate for yourself and other's with an invisible illness.

Here's what we discussed

• Alexa's struggle to find a diagnosis for her pain
• What Central Pain Syndrome feels like
• Advocating for yourself
• Being an author, blogger, Youtuber and Podcaster

Connect with Alexa Randolph Website: https://alexarandolph.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withlovealexa1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withlovealexa1

Twitter: @withlovealexa1

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Mindy Eisenberg, MHSA, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, a non-profit501(c )(3). She is the author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body, created for individuals with MS and neuromuscular conditions and Adaptive Yoga Cards. Mindy presents nationally, including for MS Views and News, International Association of Yoga Therapists, health care corporations, Accessible Yoga Conference, and Sedona Yoga Festival. She has provided yoga therapy to individuals with mobility challenges for over fourteen years, and thrives on facilitating the tiny miracles that happen in the yoga room and on building a strong, mighty community for her students and families. She is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. Her experience as a health care administrator at the University of Michigan Medical Center contributes to her ability to bring the Yoga Moves philosophy of healing to the health care arena. Mindy has a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University and a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan

Here’s what we discussed

• Adaptable yoga verse the yoga we are familiar with
• Scrap the agenda
• Training family members of those with MS to learn adaptive yoga
• Writing the book on adaptive yoga

Connect with Mindy Eisenberg

Website: https://www.yogamovesms.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogamovesms/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaMovesMS/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-eisenberg-02524944/

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Jared is the owner of both Jan-Pro Detroit and Jan-Supply Detroit providing commercial janitorial services and cleaning supplies to Metro Detroit. On this episode of PR Weekly Jared and Sari discuss how his business has been affected and has changed, or rather not changed, due to COVID-19.

Here’s what we discussed

• Business pre and post COVID
• Best cleaning practices to mitigate the spread of germs
• How to get 6 months of protective coverage on your surfaces

• The chemicals you are using

  Connect with Jared Rothberger

Website: https://motorcitymasks.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JANPROSouthfieldMI

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At 62, recently divorced, I started a new business to appeal to all women, all ages, all body types. Using my 35 year background in fashion designing a children and women's knitwear line - I came up with a one size fits most option to smooth us out. This was in the 2009 financial crisis and failure was never an option - I had bought a cute vintage house in Huntington Woods and the country was in the midst of the countrywide mortgage crisis.

Here’s what we discussed

• Overcoming adversity
• The idea that sparked it all
• Selling on QVC and the changing business atmosphere
• Building a philanthropic business

Connect with Linda Schlesinger Website: https://skinnytees.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skinnytees/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinnytees/

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Through advocacy, collaboration and strategic relationships, Daniel Cherrin has built a successful career, as an attorney, lobbyist and public relations professional. This includes serving as the Communications Director for the City of Detroit and Press Secretary to the Mayor of Detroit, a federal lobbyist for the Detroit Regional Chamber and the owner of an independent public affairs consultancy. Over the past18 years, Daniel has worked on a number of high profile issues, advising university presidents, mayors, CEOs, association executives and others, ranging from: Restoring the public’s trust in the City of Detroit after its’ mayor went to prison; serving as the spokesman for Michigan’s smallest and most historic city; representing one of the busiest international border crossings’ along the US Canadian Border; advising a university president on crisis management related to their kidney transplant program; and, leading a series of stakeholder meetings in Ontario around an 1,800 MW offshore wind farm proposal. Daniel believes the way forward is to engage! Through strategic communications, strategic relationships and something valuable to share, Daniel works to protect and enhance the reputation of organizations and people in the public eye. Now, let’s start the conversation!

Here’s what we discussed

• Moving from lawyer to activist to PR
• Dealing with PR crisis.
• The effects of the pandemic on Daniel’s clients
• Running for office and making a difference in your community

Connect with Daniel Cherrin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcherrin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.cherrin

Twitter: @dancherrin

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dancherrin

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Warm, welcoming and made from scratch with the finest ingredients - this has always been the cornerstone of the Culinary Combo, established by Jodie and Jim Polk in 1989. The business expanded from catering and pastries to include gift baskets filled with fresh baked goods. In 2018, the Culinary Combo’s world was turned upside down when Jim was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away one month later. With one half of the Culinary Combo gone, a new combo was born. Jessica Barris made the leap and left her job to partner with her mom, opening their first retail location Culinary Combo Bakery (CCB). Offering a range of baked goods, from a classic lemon bar to the outrageous muddy buddy cookie, CCB has the treats to satisfy every sweet tooth. Stop by our bakery for a goodie-on-the-go, assemble a custom order, or send one of our pastry-filled baskets as a delightful gift. No matter your choice, we provide a friendly, comforting, “cookies just out of the oven” experience.

Here’s what we discussed

• Our favorite sweet treats
• Running a family business
• Rebranding and repositioning in business
• Changing with the times during COVID-19

Connect with Jodie & Jessica
Website: https://www.theculinarycombo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulinaryComboBakery/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culinarycombobakery/

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David Fishman, the owner of Cadillac Travel is the go to travel expert in the Detroit area for the media when there is a story to be told. He is a reliable voice for the media.

The Cadillac Travel Group is a privately owned and operated 37-year old Travel Management and Marketing company. Cadillac Travel Group specializes in Group, Incentive, Corporate and Leisure travel. Cadillac Travel has earned top rankings with many of the country’s leading travel providers along with numerous other certified and approved travel partners. In addition to Corporate travel, Cadillac Travel Group, Incentive travel, Cadillac Travel offers a full-service Leisure/Vacation Department specializing in many areas, including groups, destination weddings, honeymoons, spring break travel, and Disney.

Here’s what we discussed:

• The ebbs and flows of travel due to outside events
• How much time is really wasted when you plan your own trip
• The Internet doesn’t care about you
• Why travel will be safer than ever before

Connect with David

Website: http://www.cadillactravel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadillactravel/

Email: info@cadillactravel.com

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Christina Liedtke is a seasoned executive in the beauty care and fashion industry as well as founder and CEO of ASTOURI. Christina has over 20 years of experience from sales to marketing in fortune 500 global beauty care brands and has started two fashion brands. Christina's background in design, marketing, market insights, and sales has lead her to the company she recently founded as a solution to travel and community apparel.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Starting a career as a designer
• Creating multi-functional clothing for women with ASTOURI
• Having a brand that starts a conversation
• Supporting the local economy
• Changes to the Fashion Industry during COVID-19

Connect with Christine
Website: https://astouri.com/

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Nicole Neer is the owner of Bloom Administrative Services, an agency that provides marketing support for entrepreneurs. She's also a mentor for done-for-you service providers looking to build resilient businesses. Like many of her clients, Nicole is an entrepreneur living with chronic illness. Through her agency and her mentoring, she helps people to build systems and processes in their business to help it withstand whatever life throws their way. Nicole is also the host of the Spooniepreneur Podcast, a show that takes people behind the scenes to show what it actually looks like to be an entrepreneur living with chronic illness

Here’s what we discussed

• Social Media Marketing and the importance of consistency and analytics
• Running a resilient business with chronic illness

• Setting boundaries when you work from home

  Connect with Nicole

Website: www.theresilientva.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresilientVA/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientva/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theresilientva/

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Julie and Mark Fisher are the co-founders of Echo70, an Employee Advocacy Consulting firm. Mark combines his experience as a business owner, lawyer, salesman and risk management consultant with his partner’s experience as a Social Media expert, author, trainer and keynote speaker.

Julie is also the creator of The Resiliency Puzzle, a book and curriculum for parents and educators; and the founder of The Social U. For 10 years, she served as the executive director of BBFA (Building Better Families through Action), a non-profit parent education organization.

In this episode we discuss:

• The disconnect between employers connecting their message through their employees
• Your employees as a second marketing channel
• Guidelines for kids when using social media
• Working with your partner

Connect with Mark & Julie
Website: https://www.echo70.com
Julie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieschwartzfisher/
Mark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-a-fisheresq/

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After Elli’s divorce, twelve years ago, she knew she needed additional income beyond the job she had at the time. Elli had been involved in rescuing greyhounds from the racing industry, had a greyhound of her own and wanted to be home with him. A home-based business seemed ideal.

Dog-sitting (technically it's dog boarding) seemed to be a 'natural' fit for Elli. She came up with a business name (Elli's Bed & Biscuit), had car door magnets made to advertise and was 'off and running'. Since then, she’s learned about running a business and about dogs (health, behavior and pack mentality) along the way. Elli is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid and has taken classes in decoding dog behavior. As well, she’s met with legal, insurance, social media, and other professionals to run a safe, responsible and profitable business.

Here’s what we discussed

• What should you look for in a dog boarder
• Your dog can read your energy
• Turning your love and passion into a business

Connect with Elli
Website: www.Ellibandb.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ellisbedandbiscuit

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ellisbedandbiscuit

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Valerie Hayman Sklar Started Corporate Specialties in 1997 and have been in Downtown Detroit for the past 7 years. Her company provides a concierge approach to promotional products. Helping companies small and large to add the right product to enhance their brand. The idea for her business first started when she was working in her family’s hotel and noticed that people were taking the generic shampoos and saw a marketing opportunity. Here’s what we discussed:

• Putting your logo on products
• The return on a promotional product’s investment
• The importance of client care
• The importance of packaging

Connect with Valerie

Website: https://www.corporatespecialties.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehaymansklar/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corporate.Specialties.LLC

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Jason brown is the founder of PublicCity PR. His company is focused on building the buzz around town for its clients. Jason was a public relations executive with 10+ years of extensive media and community relations experience. He launched PublicCity so companies could have an efficient, affordable, reliable and seasoned professional solution driving their public relations and publicity needs.

Prior to founding PublicCity, Jason gained considerable experience working at various Detroit-based public relations agencies over the last 10 years, where he functioned as a media relations specialist. He has developed and managed communications programs and projects for leading companies, such as Dunkin’ Donuts, eBay and Microsoft and also spent significant time working on various General Motors project work. Jason leverages his vast network of media and community contacts to benefit his existing clients.

Among the highlights of his accomplishments include placing various regionally-based clients in front of the national media spotlight. Jason has secured national placements in Business Week, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Entrepreneur, Inc. and Fortune Small Business. Outside of the agency, Jason supports the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Michigan Chapter and also sits on the board of Yad Ezra, Michigan's Kosher food pantry. Jason is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in Journalism. He currently resides in Beverly Hills, Mich. with his wife Hope and two daughters, Eliza and Libby.

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Jon Dwoskin is a business coach, executive coach, author, speaker and podcast host of the Think Business Podcast. Jon believes all businesses essentially have the same problems. It’s how you address them that makes all the difference in the world. He encourages people to think big and help leaders get unstuck in their business.

Sari and Jon discuss all things business from business plans to mindset to mentors. Jon will inspire you to put your best foot forward as he continues to inspire those around him to think big.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Having a business plan
• The importance of mentorship and what we can learn from them
• Meditation as your executive time
• Jon’s favorite podcasts

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:
Website: http://www.jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

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Mike Stone is an on-air host for 97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM. He is the former host of the Stoney and Wojo radio show on WDFN in Detroit, Michigan until it was canceled on January 20, 2009. He was a blogger and chat host on mlive.com until signing with 97.1 in December 2009. Stone also appears weekly on WXYZ-TV's Sunday night sports newscast to offer his editorial opinion on the latest sports issues. He, like Sari, is a huge Springsteen fan and has been to over 100 shows!

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

• What sports will look like during and post COVID-19

• How sports reporting has changed over the years

  • A shared love of Bruce Springsteen

Connect with Mike Stone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/stoney16

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-Stone/665492642

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Rob Smith, the CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, has created a space, combining his profession with his passion. After graduating from Michigan State University, Rob began a long retail career, spanning over 30 years, orchestrating multi-billion dollar businesses through merchandising, e-commerce, marketing, product development and supply chain management. He worked his way through Macys for over two decades, working within four divisions and finishing with his final position as GMM/EVP Macys Corporate in product merchandising. Gaining new experiences, Rob became GMM/EVP at Victoria’s Secret direct. He was the Children’s Global Chief Product Officer for Nike, Levi’s Jordan, Hurley, and Converse with Haddad Brands.

Rob mentors numerous fashion brands and serves on the Board of Directors for Steve Madden Ltd., leading the newly created CSR committee. He’s the former Board Chair for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which empowers, educates and advocates on behalf of LGBTQA+ youth around the world and has also served on the board of directors for Athlete Ally. Today, Rob leads and mange’s The Project Project. A leader in the Gender-Free fashion movement. Phluid, joining a global movement of freedom of authenticity and self-expression, leads with values, a powerful community and a fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Phluid thoughtfully expands into new spaces where they can offer insight, education and impact. Rob lives in NYC with his husband, Rod Grozier, and his dog, Jackson.

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

• How Burning Man & travel helped Rob find himself
• What is The Phluid Project?
• Creating inclusive community through clothing
• The changing world and making space for those who are different

Connect with Rob

Website: www.getphluid.com and www.thephluidproject.com

Instagram: @robgarrettsmith and @thephluidproject

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Kim Lifton is President and Founder of Wow Writing Workshop, a strategic communication company specializing in college admission and grad school application essay writing and professional training. She leads a team of writers and teachers who understand the writing process inside and out. She practices what she preaches and is doing her own professional development: a memoir writing workshop. In her spare time, she swims, do es yoga and sees as many James Taylor concerts as she can

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Looking at everyone as an individual story

• The writing process for college admissions

• How to support your child in this transitional time

Connect with Kim

Website: https://wowwritingworkshop.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kimlifton and www.facebook.com/wowwriting

Twitter: www.twitter.com/kimlifton and www.twitter.com/wowwriting

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/kimberlylifton

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Kelly Houseman holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and has a private practice in her home state of Michigan. She does many speaking engagement and panels where she discusses current women issues including self-esteem, parenting, pre and post pregnancy, communication skills, team relationship skills, and college adjustments. She is a wife, sister, daughter and mother of a one and four-year-old. Get ready for Kelly to bring you back to reality as we discuss self-care, social media, toxic relationships and more!

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

• The importance of self-care & different ways to practice that
• Toxic relationships
• Date night

Connect with Kelly

Website: http://kellysreality.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellysreality/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellysReality

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Rabbi Chuck was the former Rabbi at Tree of Life or L'Simcha congregation in Pittsburgh prior to the horrific shooting in October of 2018. He has become an unofficial spokesperson for the community appearing in interviews worldwide including ABC, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera. He has currently been speaking on "When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough" around the country and Canada. He has also been speaking at high schools to promote "No Place For Hate".

Rabbi Chuck graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BA in Social Relations and an MS in Management and Public Policy. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. He has served as a Pulpit rabbi for the last 35 years and is known for his work with young people. Semi-retired Rabbi Chuck is the rabbi of a smaller 'shteeble' in Pittsburgh--Kehillah La la.

Here's what we discussed in today's episode:

• Rabbi Chuck's experience with the Tree of Life shooting
• The healing process
• Hate, mental health, and gun laws
• Spreading love and kindness

Connect with Rabbi Chuck Diamond:

Website: https://ravchuck.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/110792039590896

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John Sauve is an American artist and arts educator. His medium is sculpture and printmaking. He's achieved national and international recognition for this work. John was awarded a grant from the MarcEcco Foundation for his work Man in the City, the first public sculpture exhibit installed on the Highline in New York City. In this episode, John tackles art programs in schools and the importance of helping kids through art. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• Using art to set kids up for success
• The story behind John's work Man in the City
• Teaching kids about positive role models through Muhammad Ali

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Roz Keith has a transgender son, Hunter. As they began their journey into understanding this transition, finding resources was not always easy. Because of this, Roz founded and is the Executive Director of Stand With Trans. This organization hopes to bridge the gap from coming out to coming into their own. Roz works with parents of transgender children to be open to the possibilities, to love their child unconditionally, and to enjoy the fruits of their labors. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• Roz's experience learning her child, who she believed to be female, identified as transgender
• The statistics surrounding transgender youth and their mental health
• Finding support for and reaching transgender youth

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Chuck Shapiro, better known as my dad, had to be my first guest on the show! Chuck, known to me and many as the ultimate girl dad, was an amazing father, race car driver and hard worker. He has always handed me advice when I needed it and I can't wait to have him share snippets of his wisdom with all of you. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• What it is like to work with family
• All you have is your name
• The sacrifices you make for family
• Life as a race car driver
• Choosing the path that makes you happy