MVP Business: Recent Episodes
Steph Silver
We showcase leaders who live through their Mission, Vision, and Passion. Host, Steph Silver, is the founder of Vine Collective a leadership, marketing and brand experience agency with a mission to improve the world, empower people, and enliven our environment. In this podcast, she digs deep to discover and uncover how successful entrepreneurs have succeeded in bringing their passion to life, what roadblocks they've come across, and how they keep their vision thriving through growth, change, and managing their personal lives.
By providing the right nourishment, we not only enhance our physical well-being but also elevate our mental capacity. The transformative power of nutrition is the key to maximizing elite performance. In this episode, Tony Castillo from NutritionFP shares with us the significance of nutrition in driving top-tier performance, regardless of one's leadership status or pursuit of personal excellence. He touches on the misconceptions around nutrition and how simple yet impactful habits can elevate energy levels. Discover the fundamental nature of fueling the body with the right foods and achieve true elite performance. Tune in now!
It doesn't matter if you are a small business; you can still compete in your industry. Method provides a better way to run your business that pen, paper, and sticky notes can't. Today, Paul Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Method, brings us the value of process automation. He takes us into his transition to Method and how he runs it. He also talks about how he manages himself as he grows his business. Mark then touches on how Method helps other businesses grow by automating your processes. Be an MVP in your business, and tune in to this episode with Paul Jackson today.
Seeking legal advice doesn’t have to be intimidating or expensive if we treat lawyers like primary car doctors instead of ER doctors. This proactive approach to the legal aspect of business is what our guest brings to the table today. Scott Reib is known as America's legal coach, and he is the official Zig Ziglar small business lawyer with over two decades of legal experience. In this conversation, Scott discusses a brilliant model to help businesses stay ahead and out of trouble. He also discusses the right approach to signing deals and contracts, the importance of recurring revenue for business, and more. Stay tuned to learn how you can shatterproof your business and be always one step ahead!
Leadership isn't about titles; it's about empowering everyone to shape a brighter future together. For this episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, discusses the true meaning of leadership, transformation, and personal growth. He delves into the challenges and victories of leadership within the constantly changing legal industry, sharing his personal journey from a young lawyer to his current position as Managing Partner. He reveals his secrets to effective leadership, including fostering open dialogues, embracing change, and the importance of mental health in today's workplace. Tim's leadership approach goes beyond titles, emphasizing that everyone can play a vital role in shaping an organization's future. If you're looking to be a better leader, whether in your professional or personal life, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and learn how to lead with purpose and authenticity.
Capturing a picture is as easy as 1-2-3, but bringing life into art takes the magic from the eyes of an artistic professional. Taking us on a journey beyond the lens of the camera is Marina Wanders. She is a commercial and branding photographer with keen eyes, artistic minds, and magical hands to bring art and spirit out in her photography and into the room. Today, Marina opens this episode with a thriving photographer’s story, which takes manifestation and action to build her dream client. She also shares how she is bringing life into photography from the lens of a thriving photographer. Marina finds integrating authenticity into your brand attracts clients because that is where they will resonate. Tune in to this episode to capture the value of today’s conversation, and you will know how to catch your client’s eyes with a single click of a thriving photographer’s camera.
From surviving the storm to harnessing its power, every step is a choice to rewrite our story. In this special episode, Publisher Michelle Savage interviews our host Steph Silver about the launch of her memoir, Anywhere, USA, where survival and determination intertwine to paint a vivid tapestry of transformation. Steph dives into the book's creation, its profound impact, and the personal journey that inspired its writing. She shares significant lessons throughout her journey such as: the power of adaptability, the depth behind her persona, the shift from a survival mindset to one of empowerment, and the importance of embracing change. Don't miss out on this conversation that transcends challenges, celebrates growth, and reminds us that every story is a journey worth exploring. Tune in now and hear Steph Silver’s story.
Through the transformative power of healing practices, we can break free from the pressures of our past and find a path of self-discovery, inner peace, and a powerful connection with ourselves and others. Join us as Deborah Charnes, a former high-pressure PR professional, shares her journey of finding the path to healing and inner peace. From the fast-paced world of public relations, Deborah shares how her life took an unexpected turn that led her to embrace the profound healing power of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. She explains how her experiences led her to understand that anxiety and perfectionism are actually symptoms of a prolonged fight-or-flight state. Deborah then discusses rewiring the brain and how it can create a ripple effect across future generations. She cites scientific evidence that highlights the positive impact of meditation on our brains and bodies, and its potential to rewire our genes for the better. With her book, "From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for the Mind, Body, and Spirit," as a guide, Deborah reveals a plethora of accessible tools and practices that can be tailored to individual needs and preferences. Whether it's through meditation or active mindfulness activities, she emphasizes the importance of finding what resonates with you personally and allowing it to flourish in your life. Tune in now and discover the best healing practices for you!
Marketing has changed significantly, and business owners should change their marketing strategy for their businesses to survive. Immersing clients into your brand creates a sensory experience that attracts them. In this episode, Kitty Hart, the VP of Client Brand Experience at Heroic Productions, shares her take on creating a brand experience for clients to market and sell your product or service. She also shares how her passion developed into the brand experience. Kitty also reveals the experiential marketing Heroic Productions create. Tune in to this episode and gain insights from Kitty Hart to lead you into marketing your business.
Maximizing productivity is a vital process in your career success that is certainly easier said than done. If you want to do this more effectively, the secret is looking inward. Joining Steph Silver is CEO, Growth Strategies Coach, Author, and TEDx Speaker Gerald Leonard. He discusses how he crafted a unique approach to boosting productivity by integrating music and tapping into the neurochemicals within your body, allowing you to perform at your best without getting stressed out or pushed to your limits. Gerald also discusses why personal and professional work can never be separated, as well as how journaling can harness your inner ability to grow and heal from negativity.
It is one thing to have the experience of a lifetime and discover a new sense of self; it’s another to pay it forward and help others do the same. For our episode’s guest, years of being an international traveler through various programs awakened her entrepreneurial spirit and passion to help others. Steph Silver interviews Deb Johnson, who is now the owner of D Business Boutique, a digital marketing company focused on helping nonprofits. She shares with us her journey from overcoming immigration to building her own business. From facing financial challenges to pursuing higher education and working for reputable companies, Deb's mission became empowering others through programs and personal guidance. She discusses the emotional impact of saying goodbye to parents, the importance of knowing what you don't want in life, and overcoming fear and doubt. Deb also highlights her company's focus on empowering clients through digital marketing services. Join them for an inspiring conversation about taking leaps, entrepreneurship, and making a positive impact.
Embrace the power of a fit body and a fit mind, for within their harmonious union lies the key to unlocking our limitless potential. By cultivating both physical fitness and mental toughness, we unlock a path toward greater self-realization, conquering challenges, and embracing a life of vigor, intention, and endless opportunities. Today’s episode features Bryce Henson, the remarkable CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp, a fitness boot camp franchise that is taking the world by storm. Bryce shares his incredible journey, tracing his evolution from a fitness enthusiast to a visionary CEO who's making a global impact. He explores the transformative power of fitness, not only for the body but also for the mind. Moreover, Bryce unveils the secrets behind his coaching methodology, revealing the lessons he's learned and the challenges he's conquered to create a fitness empire that is revolutionizing the industry. Get ready to transform your life as we delve into the world of fitness, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
Dr. Carla Fowler delves into the captivating world of data and high performance. Dr. Fowler was initially captivated by the medical field, but her enthusiasm truly flourished when she discovered the remarkable synergy between human psychology, productivity, and data-driven performance. Since then, she has wholeheartedly devoted herself to implementing a tried-and-true methodology that elevates executive performance to unprecedented levels. Tune in as Dr. Fowler takes us on her transformative journey, sharing her insights and unveiling her powerful coaching techniques for achieving peak performance and igniting elite executives.
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Ego and fear hinder a person from growing and stop anyone from becoming an MVP in their business. How do successful individuals overcome those two? In this episode, Mario Lanzarotti, a high-performance coach, shares his journey to climbing back to the top after hitting rock bottom. He also shares some tips to overcome ego and fear to meet your highest level of success. Mario’s philosophy in life to respond to circumstances that allow him to grow is by taking 100% responsibility for his actions. It removes you from the fear state and meets your success. Reach your highest level of success with Mario Lanzarotti today!
Press releases are not just for big corporations. With the right approach, small businesses can access them to gain media attention, build credibility, and grow their brand. In this episode, we have Mickie Kennedy, Founder and President of eReleases, a leading small business press release distribution service. With over two decades of experience, Mickie is an expert at helping small businesses increase their visibility and credibility through PR. Today, he dispels common myths about PR and shows how small businesses can use press releases to achieve free marketing success. He shares valuable tips on crafting effective pitches, targeting the right audience, and distributing press releases for maximum impact. Mickie also shares his own journey from corporate America to small business success, and explains how eReleases has helped thousands of small businesses to grow their brand with PR. Tune in now and take your small business to the next level with PR.
True healing occurs when we integrate our mind and body, and Soma Therapy provides the space for that integration to take place. In this episode, we have Britt Sudderth, a Systems Theory Trained Therapist and the founder of Britt Grace Therapy in Wimberley. Britt shares her inspiring journey of how she found her own path in creating a successful Soma Therapy business. She talks about her specialty in somatic therapy, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, working with individuals, couples, and families to improve their health and wellbeing. Britt also discusses the therapist's perspective on things and shares her approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of putting oneself in the client's shoes instead of imposing expectations. Britt also shares her insights on how she takes care of herself despite being exposed to her clients' challenges and trauma. Join us for an engaging conversation on Soma Therapy and how it can help you on your path to healing.
Michelle Savage has been a brilliant writer for years, helping individuals and businesses find their unique voice, target the right audience, and gently lure those customers into taking the bait of the call to action. After helping several authors navigate the waters of working with publishers or trying to self-publish, Michelle decided to take the leap and become a publisher herself. In this episode, she joins Steph Silver to share the journey that took her from writer to publisher and how you, too, can do the same. There are so many authors who have stories worth telling but just can’t share them. Let Michelle help you get unstuck from this dilemma as she tells us more about the world of publishing and the power of storytelling. Don’t miss out on this great conversation!
In this special episode, Steph Silver occupies the guest seat with her guest host, author and publisher Michelle Savage. She brutally opens up about how her experiences from last year helped evolve the coaching and retreats she is offering through VINE Collective. Steph opens up about the lessons she has learned after going through COVID, moving to a new home, dealing with depressive thoughts, and finalizing her divorce. She talks about undergoing healing and transformation to guide her business down a new path of brand building journey. Tune in as she explains how her revamped offerings are guiding businesses on turning ideas into processes that help humans thrive.
Today’s episode will be all about finding your passion, taking the next step, and becoming world-renowned in your chosen field. Featuring world-renowned artist Dillon Forte, a master of the art of sacred geometry who continues to research and explore that passion through travel and art. In this episode, Dillon shares his journey of becoming a renowned artist and how he found his passion early on in life. He speaks about his travels around the world, seeking inspiration from different cultures, and how those experiences have influenced his work. Dillon also emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passions, taking the next single step, and never giving up on your dreams. He inspires listeners to find their own passions and to stay committed to their goals despite any obstacles or setbacks.
One of the signs of a good organization is the one that dedicates a lot of their resources to community building. Kelly Barclay understood the importance of serving others wholeheartedly while going up through the banking industry. She now serves as the President and CEO of Ozona Bank for more than a decade. Joining Steph Silver, she talks about how banks can bring a positive impact not only to the finances of their customers but to their daily lives as well. Kelly also talks about hiring individuals who are passionate about bringing people together and why community banks are more flexible in addressing customer needs from a personal standpoint.
With great visionary leadership comes great challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Meghan Sandau shares her journey and process in guiding people to follow their hearts, lead with love, and make big movements in the world. She's been the force behind the storm of several celebrities, authors, musicians, and others. Now, she's using her skills, insights, and powers as a force for good. Meghan shares insights and strategies for developing a strong leadership mindset, building a supportive team, and creating a culture that fosters innovation and growth. She also discusses the importance of self-care and resilience in the face of challenges, and the role that vulnerability and authenticity play in effective leadership. Tune in and learn how to become an effective visionary leader.
Creekhaven Inn & Spa is a beautiful bed and breakfast located just minutes away from Wimberley Square. Its owner, Helena Hauk, is dedicated to creating a healing and relaxing getaway for her guests. It’s not just a pretty place to stay among the trees. Creekhaven is meant to be a backdrop for transformative experiences, and people of different ages and backgrounds are bound to find what they’re looking for there. A big part of this is Helena’s extreme dedication to providing the best service she can give to her customers. Helena also shares how she is giving back to the community as a whole and how she is taking care of herself as the prime driver of her business. Tune in and be inspired by her story!
There are so many paths to take when you get into entrepreneurship. In this episode, host Steph Silver chats with Lou Earle on his journey from the military, starting a family business, and venturing into authorship. Lou is the co-owner of and CEO of Austin Fit Magazine, a US Navy veteran and author. He goes into detail about what it was like to work with his family, comparing his experience working with larger firms and how it helped. Lou also introduces the first installment of his spy trilogy, Apogee: A Mac Sisco Novel, sharing the inspiration for the book and the behind-the-scenes of what it’s like to publish his first novel. Gather valuable insights from Lou’s journey as a risk-taking entrepreneur by tuning in.
Kent and Karen Killough traveled the world and fell in love with the European experience of breweries. They decided that they wanted to bring that refreshing experience to the Texas Hill Country... and so they did! With a lot of hard work and planning, they created an oasis of live music, culinary excellence, natural beauty, and yes, amazing beer! The couple joins Steph Silver to share how one car ride and a handy notebook gave birth to Vista Brewing. They explain how their brewery provides more than just good beer. Instead, they also offer a relaxing escape from bustling cities, warm hospitality, and a unique mix of Driftwood’s old and new atmosphere.
Loving and caring for animals is just the beginning of a pet care business. Shannon Rigby takes it to a whole new level with technology, excellent staffing, and a passion for truly making her customers feel like they are taken of and have nothing to worry about when they are away. Shannon is the owner of Puppy Love Pet Sitting, a pet care business based out of Wimberley, Texas. Her story is a textbook example on the process of figuring out the ins and outs of running a small business. But most importantly, her story is full of examples of the mindset shifts that business owners have to go through in order to be successful. And what a feeling it must have been to start a business out of something you truly love! Tune in and get inspired by Shannon’s success story!
It doesn't matter whether you're a teenager suffering from acne or an elderly person aging gracefully; everyone needs skin care. This is what drove Sharla Edmondson to get into the beauty business. Sharla knew that she wanted to help people, and she discovered that beauty was one way she could serve. After working in spas for a few years, she mustered up the courage, followed her heart, and took the leap to start her own business, Genesis Beauty Company. She wanted to really be able to spend more time with her customers and truly overcome their beauty and health challenges. Now she's able to connect and give in a whole new way while getting to spend more time with her family.
Join Steph Silver as she talks with Sharla Edmondson about what it's like to run her own spa. Learn how what you eat affects your skin. Discover what skincare products you should be using. And understand why it's important to always make time for yourself. Start making your dreams a reality, and just do it!
Finding long-term success in any industry is a feat in itself. In this episode, John Anderson shares how he found his decades of success in pharmacy as the owner of B&J Pharmacy and Wimberley Pharmacy. John always knew he wanted to be a pharmacist and had an idea that he wanted to own one. Three decades later, he's been the proud, happy, and proud owner of two small-town compound pharmacies that offer holistic healing options for the whole family. His secret - optimism. In his chat with host Steph Silver, John shares valuable insights into different topics such as compounding, drug interactions, health and aging. He also talks about how they managed the change in prescribing habits during the pandemic. Most of all, John explains how a positive mindset is key for a prosperous business and how to hiring for that disposition is also a valuable tool. Stay tuned!
Filmmaking is one of the most arduous yet rewarding content creation processes. It combines visuals and audio to create stunning materials, perfect for catering to people's extremely short attention spans these days. Given its powerful engagement traction, businesses can benefit from filmmaking in building their brand. This is what Kris Green does through his company, Wimberley Films. Joining Steph Silver, he shares how they create video content to help businesses jumpstart a strong marketing campaign, emphasizing how this creates a deep connection with the target market. Kris also shares his journey from starting as a graphic artist, a creator of wedding videos, to becoming a producer of brand message films. He reflects on the challenges of selling himself as an artist, which requires a lot of confidence and consistency.
Chill's on the Creek is a family-friendly restaurant in Wimberley, Texas. They have amazing food combined with an amazing outdoor view. It's the perfect place to chill with your friends and family. Chase and his wife worked for years in the restaurant industry until they were offered a chance of a lifetime - the opportunity to purchase the restaurant they both managed for years. They thought they knew exactly what they were getting into, but just a few months after they signed the papers, the world as we knew it came to a halt. Almost 3 years later and they have yet to see a consistent pattern of business but are still enjoying the ride. Join Steph Silver as she talks to Chase. Learn how he went from a managerial role and waiting tables to the owner of a restaurant. Find out how they survived and overcame the pandemic to make Chill's a Wimberley staple.
It takes a lot of responsibility in running a family business. Your parents could’ve easily sold it for more money. So you have to show that you are ready and up for the task. Shauna Duggar grew up working alongside her father in the carpet and flooring industry but never imagined she would be the co-owner of Quality Floors & More with her husband, Brandon. After a few years of military travel, the couple came home to raise their family and were invited to join the business Shauna's Dad had successfully run for years. When it was clear that Shauna and Brandon were ready, the business became theirs. Join in as Shauna shares how she balances her life as a mother and her life as a business owner. Learn how to run a family business and how you can help continue its legacy. Discover some entrepreneurial advice today!
Tad and Christy Degenhart don't just own the local hardware store, they take care of their Central Texas community. Keeping a well-oiled machine of happy employees comes easily to this couple, and they do their best to support the rest of the Wimberley community as much as they can. Christy joins Steph Silver to share how they used their ACE Hardware franchise to give back to the people, particularly after the 2015 floods devastated this area. They did not only donate money, time, hard work, and hardware, but they also spent countless hours feeding those whose homes were lost or in complete disrepair. Christy also shares tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs, striking the best work-life balance, and hiring the most responsible people for your team.
Massage therapy soothes more than the physical body. It is also a process of energy healing that taps deep within the soul. In another episode of the local series focused on Wimberley Valley organizations, Steph Silver is joined by Alaria Godwin, who has spent most of his life healing others. Alaria took a traditional path into Corporate America, only to make a huge shift and build a healing practice in Wimberley, where she now owns and runs Body Insight. In this conversation, she talks about the benefits of MLD, cupping, and acupuncture in healing physical pain and even emotional trauma. Alaria also discusses how to let go of a people-pleasing attitude, see yourself from the perspectives of others, and build your own self-reflective space.
Taking a business to success is all about teamwork. And who can doubt the bond of a family when it comes to that? This episode's guest, Garret Henry, is great proof of that. Garret opened his own flooring and countertops business after years of sales and service. GWH Flooring is located in Wimberley, Texas and serves surrounding towns, including San Marcos, Dripping Springs, and Fredericksburg. GWH has grown quickly and continues to thrive because Garret, his family, and his team are passionate about providing superior quality, service, and craftsmanship. In this conversation, he joins Steph Silver to share his journey—from being a fireman to learning the sales process to eventually growing his own world-class family flooring business. Join him as he shares more of his wisdom and experience in taking care of his family, his team, his clients, and his business.
Rachelle DeMichele L Ac, MAcOM, Dipl. OM owns and operates a healing clinic in Dripping Springs, Texas, called Hill Country Healing Haven. Her struggles with endometriosis, digestive disorders and depression/anxiety led her to seek help with Oriental medicine and meditation. Through these modalities, she found profound healing and realized her path included facilitating this healing in others. Her style of practice embodies a respect and reverence for the body, mind and spirit of all beings. In this episode of MVP Business we discuss her journey of healing herself and others, how she determines what modalities of healing will be most effective to her patients, and how she keeps her joy and passion active in her daily work.
Sheila and Lance Beck own a heating and cooling business in San Marcos Texas. This husband-and-wife couple are uber dedicated to providing incredible service that creates a healthy living space. That means they will recommend services that benefit the customer, not their bottom line. They also dedicate a large amount of time to educating local students, training their technicians, and giving back to the community.
Today, they join Steph Silver to share the story of how AirOne, their HVAC service company, came to be and how they’re building a profitable business by providing better service and getting involved with the community.
When organizations create a work environment of trust, respect, and safety, it propels the workforce where they’re not only surviving but thriving. Esther Weinberg defines this as the “ready zone,” an environment in which the leader, the team, the employees, and the organization as a whole, are 100% committed to having people feel valued for who they are and their humanity in addition to their contribution. Esther is a business growth accelerator and the Founder of The Ready Zone. Today, she joins Steph Silver to discuss leadership, career change, change management, and propelling your workforce.
Brent and Karen Looby were happily successful a military man and senior research associate and teacher until Brent retired and wanted to do something fun and meaningful.
In this episode of MVP Business we discuss their journey of opening a liquor business steeped in Texas history and how that transitioned into starting a non-profit organization that restores Texas lands.
After a lot of research and education, they opened Desert Door Distillery in Driftwood, Texas, where they craft and distill Sotol. Their brand and company pillars are Originality, Authenticity & Connection and the best and most authentic way Karen found to embody that was to start a 501c3 that restores Texas lands. Starting with local partnerships with businesses like Spoke Hollow, they quickly soared and landed a partnership with Texan By Nature, a non-profit founded by Laura Bush.
Did you know that Sotol has been around for almost 300 years, making it one of the worlds first consumed spirits, according to documentation?
In this episode discuss:
- Doing Your Research before Starting A Business
- Creating a Truly Unique Experience and Brand
- Following Your Heart in Business
- Taking Care of and Giving Back to the Environment
"We didn't want to be the generation that sits idly by and let things go by without positive change."
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Will Rothell has called Wimberley his home for many years. He's watched it grow from a one stoplight town to what it is today and he's grown up with it. Now the owner of Ceremony Botanical, will shares his journey of becoming the owner of a thriving business by trusting his instincts and intuition.
Ceremony is a botanical studio and boutique located in the Texas Hill Country, offering pretty plants and thoughtful goods for habitat and home.
Listen to this episode of MVP Business and learn what's next for Will and what is next for Ceremony.
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Jeff Munn helps frustrated leaders step into a more authentic version of themselves and their mission. In this episode he discusses his journey from being a corporate attorney to actually enjoying life and helping others discover and reach for their passions.
Jeff came a point in his career where he sensed that he could help more people by being who he is than by doing what he knew. To step into that, he had to let go of the safety of the corporate identity he had always hidden behind, and step into a more authentic and powerful version of himself. While he knew he had to do it, he was also terrified to let go of the career that had treated him so well.
Jeff has taken those key insights of his own transformation and created a proprietary process, “Creating Extraordinary Futures,” that helps frustrated executives take the leap into the bigger mission that’s calling them. Drawing from both ancient wisdom traditions and modern neuroscience, he points people toward that part of them that has no fears or limitations, and that is the source of all creativity and connection.
In this episode Jeff and Steph discuss the common hamster wheels of fear and doubt that we get on and how to get off the wheel and enjoy life.
"We don't see that we've made up the rules for success in our own head and then judged ourselves for not meeting them."
Heath Tolleson and Kristin McDermott share their story and passions to start their business together. Their passions stem from the power of connections through timeless clothing, garments, and art. Named after Heath’s grandfather, Jack Felix Tolleson, the two have created an atmosphere where stories can be shared and experienced through friends, family, and community.
The goal at Felix T. Jack is to provide individual and effortless experiences with unique, small-batched, artisan-crafted clothing, accessories, and furnishings that are truly one of a kind. Both owners believe in supporting sustainable, long lasting, responsible garments and textiles. Heath and Kristin hand select the companies and items they want to work with and represent. Whether its hand stitched and sewn denim jeans from New York, cut and crafted duffels from Charleston, SC, each piece has its own story tell.
Felix T. Jack works with some of the most respected names in the independent fashion community. Brands that Felix T. Jack have partnered with such as Tellason, Slightly Alabama, Glenn’s Denim to name a few, all share the ethos of what is known as “Slow Fashion” which is defined as: quality-based rather than time-based. Slow fashion pioneer brands and designers note that the movement encourages slower production, unifying sustainability with ethics, and ultimately invites consumers to invest in well-made and lasting clothes. Felix T. Jack wants to bring the concept of sustainable men’s fashion to the Texas Hill Country by introducing brands that are changing the industry everyday through positive and honest efforts. Felix T. Jack is located at 13210 RR12 in Wimberley, TX and store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm and open by appointment Sunday and Monday. Please reach out through Facebook or Instagram and visit our website at www.felixtjack.com.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Putting fear on the back burner starts with faith and excitement about what you're doing.
- What is slow fashion, and why it's important
- The process of opening a high-end clothing store in Wimberley, Texas
- The value of business partnership
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Both native Texans and graduates of Texas A&M University, Rachel and Matthew Buchanan own and operate the Leaning Pear restaurant in Wimberley, TX. In this episode, the couple share their story - a love of each other, food, and the Wimberley Valley.
With the help of family and friends, Rachel and Matthew have worked hard to create a unique dining experience that reflects the color and warmth of the Village of Wimberley. The Leaning Pear is Wimberley’s destination spot for unique, well-crafted, delicious food in an idyllic hill-country setting.
In this episode you'll learn:
- The inspiration behind the restaurant
- The struggles and joys of running a local eatery
- Balance of family in and out of the restaurant
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Dhiraj Jain and Steph Silver discuss digital marketing, specifically how it has changed, and what a business must do to stay connected and continue to sell products as the rules of online marketing and digital advertising continue to evolve.
What you'll learn:
- How Dhiraj came to know the digital advertising space
- Why social and digital advertising isn't as effective as it used to be
- What you should be doing to attract new customers
- How to keep customers engaged after the first purchase
About Dhiraj Jain:
Dhiraj is a seasoned Retail & Consumer industry leader with 20+ years of experience in building and scaling businesses at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology. His innate capability to lead and always challenge the status quo in the Retail & Consumer space led him to co-found dotkonnekt, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with a mission to turbo-charge growth for innovative brands in this Decade of D2C.
He is currently building an Experiential Commerce platform through the convergence of Content, Community, and Commerce that allows brands to deliver a great experience, attract organic traffic, and convert from within the content and community engagement. With pay-it-forward philosophy at heart, Dhiraj mentors tech startups at NASSCOM Deeptech Club.
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Join Steph Silver and Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip and acorn drinks, the first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs, as they course through another episode showcasing the perfect concoction of mission, vision, and passion. His mission is twofold: solve the dilemma of what to drink when you're not drinking alcohol, and continue his family's 300 years of farming heritage. Ben shares his journey from living with his parents on the farm, his various experiences in early adulthood, and his creation of the pioneering distilled non-alcoholic spirits. He imparts best practices that contributes to the success of the business, his struggles, and the Diageo acquisition.
Outline of the Episode:
· Scaling a CPG business from home kitchen to world-wide distribution
· Qwning the biggest company Ben has ever worked for
· Hiring and delegating
· Communication, its focus and simplification
· The two-year scaling of Seedlip to its purchase by the alcohol Giant, Diageo
· His biggest struggle and biggest lesson
About Ben Branson:
Ben is the founder of Seedlip and Acorn drinks, the first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs. His mission is twofold: solve the dilemma of what to drink when you're not drinking, and continue his family's 300 years of farming heritage. Ben was named as one of the top 50 Most Influential People in food and drink by the telegraph and awarded young Achiever of the Year by the drinks business, he continues to pioneer the non-alcoholic category forward with the launch of acorn drinks.
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“When you change your sleep, you change your life.”~ Dr. Michael Breus
Been wondering how to improve your performance in every aspect of life and business? Discover how sleep plays a big role in this improvement! Join Steph Silver and Dr.Michael Breus, the sleep doctor, shares about people who improved in their performance in work, studies, and even sex! Tune in for more!
Outline of the Episode:
· His journey from Sports Psychology to Clinical Sleep medicine
· Chrono types, why we have it and the discovery of the new one
· Losing weight through better sleep
· Improving a employee productivity by applying the Chrono type concept
· His life’s biggest lesson
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About Michael Breus:
Dr. Michael J. Breus is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Breus is one of the only psychologists to pass the Sleep Medicine Specialty board without attending medical school. In 2021, Reader’s Digest named him the best sleep specialist in the state of California.
Dr. Breus is also a best-selling author. His publications include four books:
· Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (2006)
· The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep (2011)
· The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype–and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More (2016)
· Energize!: Go From Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days (2021)
Dr. Breus lectures all over the world and serves as an expert resource for most major publications, doing more than 250 interviews per year.
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Joining this podcast for the second time, Dr. Debbie Silver shares about how the pandemic affected one of her life’s mission and passion – Education. Tune in to this episode with Steph Silver and Debbie Silver as they talk about education, the things we lost due to online learning, the new system post pandemic, how to enter the 2022/23 school year with joy, and more!
Outline of the Episode:
· The shift from academics-focus to wellness-focus
· The things we lost due to online learning
· Expressing oneself without being inappropriate
· The best way to empower our children
· The positive approach for this new phase of learning
About Debbie Silver:
Dr. Debbie Silver is a brilliantly funny, beautifully insightful, and boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker. Debbie is one of the most sought after presenters for professional development in education!
Through her research, her outreach, and her humor, Debbie seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching so that children can embrace the satisfaction and pride of knowledge, growth, and self-worth.
With 30 years spent as a teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor, Dr. Silver doesn’t just know her way around the classroom – she is deeply familiar with the challenges educators face at every level, from kindergarten through college. One of the nation’s most popular keynote speakers and professional development presenters, this former Louisiana State Teacher of the Year has given presentations around the world (including 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and Asia), helping audiences to interact with students on a more meaningful level.
While inspiring educators to enjoy the job they once loved, she reminds them of how important they are in the lives of children, their families, and the world. Through her writing and her speaking, she highlights relevant and tested learning theory and tools for communication. She makes essential points while sharing poignant stories and lots of laughs. Debbie firmly believes that teachers need to be having fun and staying in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the classroom.
When she’s not working as an educational speaker and writer, Debbie enjoys spending time in Texas with her husband, Dr. Lawrence Silver, and spending time with their 5 sons and their families who live in 5 different states.
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Steve Harper, author of The Ripple Effect, and I talk about strengthening and deepening the power of connections. He explains how his unique and refreshing approach is changing and impacting organizations and even society.
“It’s really important and critical to help people get better at connecting with one another and in creating and looking for those opportunities to create those positive ripples.” – Steve Harper
In this episode, you will learn:
· The rippling effect of connections
· How to maintain a high level of company culture
· Hire people who have the same dedication
· Take feedback in a positive manner
· Practices Steve does to stay connected
· And much more!
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About Steve Harper:
A serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, author, and leading business strategist, Steve Harper has successfully uncovered the secret to creating powerful, long-lasting connections and their impact on one’s personal and professional life.
Over his thirty-year career, Steve has maintained a unique focus on developing strong, long-lasting connections with his clients, prospects, employees, and friends. He’s honed his unique ability to foster relationships into a strategy for achieving solid business success. That strategy, represented in his book The Ripple Effect, is the backbone of his signature 8 Minute Ripple events, speaking, podcasts, courses, coaching, and online communities.
Steve’s unique and refreshing approach to how and why individuals, organizations, and even our society must reach outside the box to connect is changing lives and impacting corporate bottom line dollars.
You can find Steve Harper on…
Website: https://ripplecentral.com/
Connect with Steph Silver and the MVP Business Podcast on:
Website:https://vine-collective.org/
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Join me and my guest, Aziz Azarifi, co-founder of MedBar, as we talk about scaling profitable businesses and startups in the natural food arena. He shares his motivation behind MedBar and why he is passionate about investing in food startups.
“To achieve something, you have to sacrifice something.” – Aziz Azarifi
In this episode, you will learn:
· Childhood influences and role models
· The value of time
· Entrepreneurial spirit
· Life in perspective
· Everyone has an impact on the world
· And much more!
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About Aziz Azarifi:
A global traveler passionate about history, cultures, and food, Aziz is no stranger to exotic tastes and authentic experiences. Backed by 20+ years of executive experience in the food industry across multiple countries, he decided to share his food passion with as many people as possible and decided that MedBar would be the way.
He believes a food revolution is taking place across the world, and he can contribute to its success by stretching the realm of flavors and tastes accessible to US consumers.
In addition to his commitments with MedBar, Aziz enjoys coaching and mentoring young entrepreneurs across various industries. His motto is, “The journey is the reward.”
Next project? Promoting the benefits of authentic flavors and nutrition within school canteens.
You can find Aziz Azarifi on…
Website: https://mymedbar.com/
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Website:https://vine-collective.org/
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With more than two decades of experience leading branding and marketing campaigns for local and national clients, Maria is the Co-founder and CCO at MODintelechy as well as the Founder of Four Wings Marketing. Her work has earned over 85+ industry awards and Maria is passionate about giving back to the Austin community. She is a long-time supporter of Ballet Austin and Austin Sunshine Camps. She is on the Board of Directors for the Girls Empowerment Network and Center for Child Protection, where she is a founding member of the Guardian Angel Society.
Maria has no shortage of wisdom to share.
"I wanted this and there was no plan B."
"If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen."
"I get inspired by seeing people doing big things and thinking bigger."
"So much of life is about moving forward."
"If your procrastinating about something start on it for 10 minutes and see how fast it can flow"
"So many people don't get started because of a fear. I think starting eliminates a lot of the fear or at least it shows you what do be afraid of."
"Fear is okay and being afraid to so something is okay, but you still have to do it if you want to reap the benefits."
"There is so much more and wonderful when you focus on the good."
" We just love to live."
"Planning for the future is fine but what are you doing today?"
"Everything at it's right time.
"Die with memories, not with dreams."
I'm sure we've missed some...listen in to find your own inspiration
Join me and my guest, Maria Orozova, president and creative director of The MODintelechy as we talk about leading, branding, and marketing for local and national businesses. She shares her journey from immigrating to America from Bulgaria with her family to starting a small graphic design firm of her own to merging companies with her husband, and truly enjoying life.
In this episode, you will learn:
· Maria’s immigrant story of moving to America
· Private and business relationships
· Maria’s process of making big decisions
· Renovation and transfer of the company to a historic building
· True partnerships with clients
· And much more!
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About Maria Orozova:
As the Founder and CCO of MODintelechy, Maria has over two decades of experience leading branding and marketing campaigns for local and national clients. Her work has earned over 85+ industry awards, with special recognition as one of Graphic Design USA Magazine’s “People to Watch.” She was named an Austin Under 40 Awards winner, an honor granted annually to Austin’s emerging business and community leaders, as well as a winner in Austin Woman Magazine’s Woman’s Way Business Awards. Maria is also a featured writer for elite publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine and the Austin Business Journal. A dedicated philanthropist, Maria is passionate about giving back to the Austin community and is a long-time supporter of Ballet Austin and Austin Sunshine Camps. She serves on the Fashion Marketing Advisory Board for The Art Institute of Austin as well as on the Board of Directors for the Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) and Center for Child Protection, where she is a founding member of the Guardian Angel Society. In addition to her professional and volunteer duties, Maria has a wide range of personal interest
Join me and my guests, Vivian and John Robinson, founders of Blu Fern, as we talk about how business is an extension of one’s life and not just limited to generating profit and gaining wealth. We also discuss their journey of leaving the family business to start their own.
“Business, I think it has to elicit more than money; you have to have a bit more depth into what you’re doing.” – John Robinson
In this episode, you will learn:
· Husband-wife team dynamics
· Leaving an established family business
· Business comes with a passion
· Success aligned with holistic living
· The Blu Fern advantage
· And much more!
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About Vivian and John Robinson:
For years, Vivian struggled to find products that didn’t irritate her sensitive skin. While many products were labeled “gentle,” she was still unable to discover something suitable and safe for her skin type. In response, John—with his decades-long background in microbiology-based animal nutrition—began researching science-backed skincare formulations that would nourish your skin and protect it.
In the moments between searching for products suitable for sensitive skin paired with a deep, shared lifelong love and appreciation for nature and community, Blu Fern was born.
The couple resides in Austin, Texas, where Blu Fern is headquartered.
You can find Vivian and John Robinson on…
Website: https://blu-fern.com/
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Website:https://vine-collective.org/
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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebsilver/
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"We thought we knew, but holy crap we didn't"
When the tech bubble burst, it shook a lot of those who didn’t anticipate the challenge that came after. The glory went away for a while, but that also opened doors to some. In this episode, Ben Cecil shares his journey of how he fell in love and fell out of love with working in broadcast news and how he got started with UPG Video. He shares what made UPG, since 2008, become an irreplaceable brand in the video and business scene.
This episode covers:
· How 9/11 impacted Ben Cecil
· Star Wars/Business is about the heroes and the struggles, not the lightsabers and fight scenes
· Ben Cecil on onboarding a business coach
· Life is a series of changes—the scary and the beautiful
About Ben Cecil:
Ben began his career as a TV news writer/producer and quickly transitioned to the branding side of the media business. He decided to get serious about digital storytelling in 2009 and helped get UPG off the ground. For the last 9 years, Ben has led UPG in the pursuit of engaging branded content, cinematic storytelling, and an elite client experience. He’s also the Executive Producer, making sure the team has what it needs to succeed for the client. Ben is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and smokes approximately six briskets a year.
You can find Ben Cecil on:
Website: http://www.upgvideo.com/
Stay connected with your host, Steph Silver:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvp_business_podcast/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebsilver/
Join me and my guest, Sarah Goodman. Sarah is an organization leader with multiple entrepreneurial ventures. Sarah leads, supports and advises start-ups and mid-market enterprises. She’s also a super mom, a wife, and a great friend.
In this episode, you will learn:
· Sarah’s brief background and influences
· The concept of seven layers deep
· Changes in trajectory brought by the pandemic
· How to keep and rebalance mindset
· Inspirations to feel joy internally and externally
· And much more!
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About Sarah Goodman:
Sarah Goodman helps small businesses during times of transition. Whether looking to increase sales/profits, move, or merger. She has the skill and determination to make it happen.
Sarah’s leadership style is to be authentic, empathetic, and to drive results – whether that is in coaching and supporting her sales team, closing a real estate investment, mentoring a small business founder, or supporting sales enablement and lead generation for a Fortune 50 technology company.
You can find Sarah Goodman on…
Website: https://www.bdainc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmgoodman/
Connect with Steph Silver and the MVP Business Podcast on:
Website:https://vine-collective.org/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mvp_business_podcast/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebsilver/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vinebrands/
In this episode of MVP Business our host ,Steph Silver, is interviewed by Tim Keisling. The podcast has been on hold for just over a year as Steph struggled through the processes of major changes in her life. Listen in to hear her journey over the past few years and what she's looking to in the future.
Join me and Letty Sanchez, the owner and principal consultant at AEM Executive Consultants, as we look back at the year 202, talk about marketing and VINE pivoted during this pandemic. Steph also shares with us great pieces of advice on how you can find the right clients for your company and handle them better.
In this episode, you will learn:
· What sets their company apart from the other branding firms.
· The process is different for every single customer they have.
· Nurture your relationship with your clients and the right questions to ask them.
· Every kind of target customer has their own unique voice and wants.
· And much more!
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About Letty Sanchez:
Letty Sanchez serves as the Principal Consultant and Lead Business Strategist for AEM. She brings over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, operations and marketing with achievement in driving growth, performance, and profitability. She has a reputation as a change agent, repeatedly called on to lead teams to success through strong collaborative and decisive leadership skills. Letty held several leadership positions with AT&T as well as the private equity companies that purchased her division. She was responsible for $30 to $45 Million in revenue and was ranked within the top 3% of the company in each of her respective regions.
During this time she met with thousands of businesses to discuss their strategies for success. She would routinely observe a high passion for their industry combined with low insight into business execution. Her methods across completely different industries proved successful again and again as she partnered to focus on solving theircore business issues rather than focusing on selling products or services. Over the last 20 years she has had the honor of working with small to medium businesses from blue collar to white collar and all have had the same goals for their business: SUCCESS. Some measured success through revenue, some through work/life balance, some through how much they could give back to their faith, family or community. Whatever your goals, she is committed to creating a strategy for success.
You can find Letty Sanchez on…
Website: https://aemexecutiveconsultants.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lettysanchez/
Phone: 512-484-7746
Email: let@AEMexecutiveconsultants.com
Connect with Steph Silver and the MVP Business Podcast on:
Website:https://vine-collective.org/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mvp_business_podcast/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebsilver/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vinebrands/
Julio Garcia was a dynamic and passionate man who loved his family, working, and enjoying life. With his passions and and energy...and the support of his wife, Lilia, he unknowingly created a recipe that would become a cult classic in Texas.
From kitchen, to garage production, to national distribution, Julio and his family have kept that passion and dedication going.
In this episode we hear from Julio's son Miguel Garcia as well as his partner Merland Albert and his son Todd Albert about how this family run business keeps it's dedication and commitment to quality as it expands product offerings, works through the growing pains and and reaches stores and customers from sea to shining sea.
Join me and my guest Jeffrey Brown, an executive producer of many award-winning narrative films, as we talk about his journey and experiences in the film industry. Jeffrey is an entrepreneur and a freelance producer with over twenty years of experience in the field. He shares with us his pieces of advice and the reality of being in the entertainment industry!
In this episode, you will learn:
· The projects he had worked on and has been working on since the pandemic started.
· The story of how he realized his passion for film and being a producer.
· There are a lot of ups and downs in the film industry; it is not for everyone.
· There are different types of producers, but in general, they have the same job.
· It is hard to get into the film industry and actually have the opportunity to stay.
· And much more!
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About Jeffrey Brown:
Jeffrey Brown has produced award-winning narrative features and feature documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. His films have been featured at numerous festivals around the globe, including Sundance, IDFA, SXSW, Rotterdam, Tribeca, and have been released in cinemas internationally (Netflix, HBO, Showtime, PBS, ESPN, AMC).
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/quotdance-hall-daysquot-last-call-fundraise
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Website:https://vine-collective.org/
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Join me and my guest Amanda Ebner, the head of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, as we talk about her experience being a leader of a school and the important decisions they had to make because of the pandemic. Amanda is a very passionate and inspiring leader who always thinks about the welfare of her students, faculty, and the community who support them.
In this episode, you will learn:
· Her experiences before she became the head of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
· Amanda is very passionate about her students, families, and education.
· She faced a lot of challenges in her first year in St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, but it was all worth it.
· How they handled big changes, making decisions, and the COVID-19 situation.
· Students need affection, friends, and emotional support from other people.
· And much more!
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You can find Amanda Ebner on…
Website: https://ststephenswimberley.org/
Connect with Steph Silver and the MVP Business Podcast on:
Website:https://vine-collective.org/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mvp_business_podcast/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebsilver/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vinebrands/
Join me and my guest Mary Lancaster, a Spiritual Adviser and Shamanic healer, as we talk about her journey and more about the amazing processes she does in practice. Mary lets us in on a deeper understanding of what she does and how we can help ourselves. You’ll hear incredible insights in this podcast. Watch or listen and enjoy!
In this episode, you will learn:
· The background story of how she became a Shamanic healer.
· Mary decided to let go of her massage business to help more people on a deeper level.
· The importance of being patient and giving value to the process.
· How she found her happiness in letting go and establishing her healing business.
· The multifaceted ways she does1 healing in their sessions.
· And much more!
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About Mary Lancaster:
There are many facets of the human experience one must consider when seeking profound and complete healing. By using Shamanic practices and intuitive abilities, Mary is able to tap into all of these aspects and offer a path to complete healing for the mind (mental aspect), body (physical aspect), and spirit (emotional aspect).
Restful Waters was started in 2012 with a mission to help others heal their physical body with massage. Over the years a pattern began to emerge and Mary realized that people were coming back time and time again with the same ailments and complaints. She started to research what more could be done to facilitate the healing process. What she found was that our bodies have an energetic map and every aspect is associated with a specific emotion. For example, many people were coming in with neck and shoulder issues. The neck & throat are where thoughts and emotions come together, and stiffness can occur due to withheld statements. If you're having neck pain, ask yourself, "Am I having communication issues? Have I swallowed my anger and hurt? Am I expressing my feelings? Am I telling the truth?"
When we address these underlying emotions, we begin the process of ridding ourselves of the pain and suffering these withheld emotions can inflict. This method can have a profound effect on all areas of our life as we remove the blocks that have been holding us back from our full potential.
The method of Shamanic Healing Mary works with allows us to open doorways into higher states of awareness. Here we can be introduced to our greatest potential and begin living a more fulfilled life by healing old emotional wounds, breaking free of limiting beliefs and thought processes, and gaining insight to a deeper level of innate wisdom.
You can find Mary Lancaster on…
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lancaster
Website: https://www.restfulwaters.com/
Connect with Steph Silver and the MVP Business Podcast on:
Website: https://vine-collective.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvp_business_podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebsilver/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinebrands/
Join me and my guest Jen Shultz, Founder of The Non-Nine-to-Five as we talk about her personal story on how she transitioned from working nine-to-five to shifting her mindset and doing what she knew she was made for. When Jen left her job as a teacher, she knew she wasn’t meant to work in another school. In this episode, Jen shares why intuition is important and what she believes hold people back from truly going for what they love. Make sure to tune in with us because there is a ton to take away.
In this episode you will learn:
· Being a teacher in New York, the anxieties, the misalignments, and the realization.
· Practice makes progress – not perfection.
· The biggest obstacles in life are our own limiting beliefs.
· The 6-Step Process to leaving the Nine-to-Five way: A non-chronological order guide
· Your intuition is totally connected to your positive energy.
Jen Shultz’ Bio:
In 2010 I was a first grade teacher at a highly acclaimed and rapidly growing charter school in NYC, I had health benefits, I was living in an exciting neighborhood in Manhattan BUT I was completely miserable. I found myself massively depressed, anxiety ridden, and felt like a big loser who was purposeless and confused.
In December of that year however, I reached a point where the pain of staying at my job far exceeded the fear of leaving. I walked in one morning and gave my 2-week notice. When I share this story many people say to me, “Wow that was brave. That was courageous.” But bravery was so far from the truth of what I REALLY felt underneath it all.
I felt like a failure who had just let everyone down, especially my students and the staff who needed me. However, way down deep within my heart I knew I needed to leave and begin to carve my own path. After I quit I knew I was destined to never work for an employer again BUT where was I meant to go and who was I meant to be?
My intuition told me to continue teaching but how would I do that if I wasn’t working directly for a school? It made no sense. I found myself sitting in a local Starbucks day in and day out, emailing and calling as many people as I could letting them know I was providing educational services outside of the typical classroom setting. Within 3 months of leaving my full time job, my first business Teacher on the Go was born.
Since 2013 I have dedicated myself to educating an coaching Non-Nine-to-Fivers who KNOW just like I did that they are meant to be independently employed doing purposeful work in the world, generating money on their own terms using their innate talents and strengths.
Join Jen Shultz, Founder of The Non-Nine-to-Five™ for a very special end of year Masterclass where she will teach you how to fully commit to your Non-Nine-to-Five Purpose in just 2 key steps so you can powerfully enter 2021.
Your Masterclass details:
WHEN:
Friday, December 11th 11:00am CENTRAL – 2:00pm CENTRAL (deadline to register is Monday, December 7th 11:59pm)*
WHERE:
Private Virtual Classroom (You will receive the link prior to class)
WHAT:
Master Your Inner GPS: How to Commit to Your Non-9-5 Purpose (in just 2 key steps!) - Jen will be teaching in-depth curriculum that has not been shared before that will have you mastering your own unique inner GPS System and Commit FULLY to your Non-Nine-to-Five Purpose.
YOUR MASTERCLASS TUITION:
· 1 Payment of $97
OR
· 1 Payment of $97 AND bring a friend for FREE.
REGISTER HERE:
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“Anxiety and Boredom as an Entrepreneur” - Running your business can cause anxiety while gaining success that frees up time can cause boredom. There is a constant balance between the two. Learn how to respond to them. because you're not going to get away from them."
Vinnie is an entrepreneur, author, husband, and father of 4 with almost 20 years of experience growing businesses from 7-and 8-figures.
As a Fractional CEO, he is very passionate about helping clients increase profit margin, change old traditional ways of doing things and help accounting professionals be the most valued Trusted Advisor for the client.
His company mission is to double the profit margin of 10,000 companies. We are well on our way. We offer fractional services where we run and operate your entire accounting and finance departments for less than the cost of an entry level person in your company.
Vinnie is also a passionate investor and advisor in other companies helping them grow by developing the right mindset; implementing the blueprint to go from 7 to 8 figures and a creating a proper strategy for exit.
Learn more about our FA Services ➡ www.fullyaccountable.com
You can learn more about me at www.vinniefisher.com. Or connect with me here on LinkedIn!
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"I learned my lesson. I realized that the number one reason most businesses lose clients is due to perceived indifference. There is not a follow-up, there's not showing that you care, there's not looking out, there's not connecting with those people."
Do You Believe In Growth through Integrity over Hype? Kenny Harper does.
In today’s culture, there are ever-expanding options for growing one’s business. Most will waste your time and money, but there is a better way... and it's guaranteed.
What most businesses fail to realize is that these new fads are just tactics which only are part of a cohesive growth solution.
Most business owners have not fully identified the key metrics that drive their bottom line nor optimized the strategies to consistently increase these metrics.
The Profit Growth Accelerator program is the key foundation behind amplifying the results and our client’s success. This process is dedicated towards producing predictable and consistent results.
This is full of great thoughts and advice on business growth stratgies.
Ryan Mason is an energetic, incredibly positive business man, and a force to be reckoned with. Recently named by Yahoo as one of the Top 12 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2020, Ryan is the savvy Founder & CEO behind Luxe Brand, Americas leading luxury shoelace provider, of which has been featured on Good Morning America, NFL Network, Foot Locker stores, and on over 30 athletes and celebrities; and BizBuzz, providing integrated marketing automation software and services for over 250 small and medium-sized businesses.
In each of these roles, Ryan is known as a disruptive force with an eye for setting new standards of excellence, and he never shies away from the opportunity to tackle new and interesting challenges.
Ryan believes that people, process, and platform are the key elements to building a powerful business and he's here to share the benefits of that approach with others. In this episode Ryan discusses the power of trusting your intuition, developing repeatable processes, and the importance of winning at every stage of the customer journey.
Learn more about Ryan and purchase his lates book, The Digital Playbook.
From fry cook of a fast-food chicken joint to king of a Texas taco empire, Mike Rypka started Torchy’s Tacos, in 2006 from a single food truck. The restaurants, now in 75 locations in five states, have a colorful and super fun atmosphere. Mike is a down to earth, honest and transparent guy he's rarely seen dressed in anything other than shorts, sneakers, and perhaps a fedora because he's not a formal guy and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. From what we can tell, he's passionate about two things...cars, and damn good tacos.
We recorded this episode live at a Torchy's location in the Mueller development in East Austin so the sound is a bit challenging, but the content is awesome. Mike talks to us about the struggles and challenges of starting and growing a regional restaurant chain while growing a loyal following of brand enthusiasts and empowering his employees to deliver on the promise of the best damn tacos one can find.
Melvin Soh is the Co-Creater of Re-wealth, and host of X-Factor Marketing Podcast. Melvin coaches Asia’s top speakers, trainers, marketers and salespeople to achieve business breakthroughs of higher profits and more free time.
In this episode we discuss the factors and thought processes behind achieving exponential growth in your business and your personal life.
Faisal is on a mission to help individuals and organizations reach their true potential by accomplishing their goals and loving what they do. In this episode he discuses his journey and his drive to have a legendary life.
He also discusses his programs focus on implementing 5 KEY HABITS that all successful leaders and organizations use to help them:
"My success comes from creating a strong foundation by always going back to the basics."
Faisal believes that some of life’s most complicated problems can be solved by simple solutions driven by passion and purpose. The individuals and companies that he work with understand that success comes from consistently gaining inches by employing discipline and focus.
Behavior Change Expert, Transformational Coach, Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, Performer
"What you’re paying attention to in the background has more to do with the results you’re getting than you can imagine."
Bill offers inspired solutions for business and life by providing transformational coaching and consulting services for business and individuals.
No stranger to diversifying his skills; Bill Small has made his living as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Mystiquero, entrepreneur, artist, producer, business and personal coach… all facets that combine into a potent force of spiritual and intellectual power.
In this episode Bill provides his insight and expertise into overcoming challenge, getting past your own limiting thoughts, and overcoming perceived obstacles.
The Un.Inc is a wholehearted & visionary company, born from pain.
"There has been a lot of love, loss, risk and chaos in the journey of the business. I wanted to make a space to serve misfits and dreamers."
The Un.Inc is headquartered in Austin, TX and was founded in 2016 by Liz Deering and Ben Gibson. Since opening their doors they’ve served hundreds of change makers from diverse backgrounds, across the business, arts and social sectors. They’ve built a network of highly engaged mentors in Austin and around the country that’s growing daily.
Ben and Liz deliver programming virtually through coworking spaces around the world, but their roots come from running our own spaces. In 2013 Ben opened Youvolution, a filmmaker space that was on the east side of Austin. In 2016 Ben & Liz came together and opened their first cohort on 35th Street, in Hyde Park. And from 2013-2019 they built and experimented with Novo, our 9 acre live + work tiny home community in Del Valle. In 2019 they managed Soma Vida Coworking, a wellness and creative co-working space that was in its 11th year of business. In 2020 they went online with their founder programming to reach more creators, and now find themselves “in” spaces all around the country each day.
LIZ DEERING: CEO | Co-Founder | Dreamcatcher
She's passionate about creating safe spaces for people to find their voice, connect with their purpose and pursue their dreams. The Un.Inc is the space and community she wished for when she began her journey as an entrepreneur. She believes we all need that, especially at the very beginning of a dream or idea. It takes so much courage to step out, break the norm, create your own vision. So often we are surrounded by people who love us but don't understand the path we're on, and can't provide that type of support.
Liz believes our culture needs to fundamentally shift to empower change makers from diverse backgrounds, all genders, ages, races and sexual orientations. Because you are the hope, the ones with the solutions that will impact the world.
BEN GIBSON :Chief Education Officer | Co-Founder | Dreamweaver
Ben imagines a world where the earliest stage dreamers are championed, the ones who boldly speak the truth and want to change the world. Where society and systems don't oppress creativity and the freedom to pursue our wildest dreams. Where it's affordable to maintain a life while pursuing your passion and honing your craft. Where a dreamer can walk into a space or community and feel inspired by others just like them and get all the help and assistance they need to get started.
Ben has committed his life to being an example to all the dreamers out there who long for a different life. To show everyone that it can be different. That humanity can live a life purposefully, passionately and still make great money. And that it's possible that our generations change the trajectory of the world's future through impact businesses.
In this episode we discuss the dreams and the realities of reaching for them.
Learning how to show up confidently and authentically, Discovering and living your passions, Getting to your truth! Those are a few of the light topics we covered in this episode with Craig Tennant at Engaging Breakthroughs.
"As I work with people they have discoveries of truths that they aren't aware of. That emotional impact is where the shift can occur."
Craig and his team are known for transformational leadership training programs that challenge the way people show up in the world.
Craig has consulted for Finance and Technology executives for over 3 decades and has trained and supported thousands of individuals and over 75 groups to connect with their purpose.
"Embrace the changing worlds, discover your unique super powers and drive home that passion into your daily life."
Andrew helps transform businesses and business owners' lives to get what they want from their business by implementing a complete, proven system with simple, practical tools. He puts a lot of focus on EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. By mastering this simple way of operating, leadership teams of growth-oriented companies systematically and permanently improve.
In this interview, Andrew talks us through the fundamentals of the EOS system and other common problems and helpful tools to transform your business because he and his team believe that business doesn't have to be frustrating and/or difficult.
Andrew works with passionate leadership teams across many industries to lead large scale change initiatives and implement simple tools so that businesses can execute to achieve the results they want and live better lives.
You don't want to miss or fast forward this episode. Get a pen and notepad. Brody shares a ton of great thoughts and advice.
I've been watching and learning from Brody Lee for years. His energy, tenacity, joy for life, compassion, and intense dedication to making a massive impact on the world are contagious and admirable. Brody helps coaches who are starting, struggling and scaling. Brody's clients are consistently smashing it out of the park and achieving consistent $10k, $20k and even $60k months in their coaching businesses with multiple of his clients already on 6 figures and now scaling to 7 figures. One client even went from 0-$100k in just 7 Weeks.
In this episode of MVP Business, Brody shares his journey from leading teams at Apple, to near death from addition and overdose, back to the top...and to the outer reaches of the universe.
Listen until the very end to hear what Brody reveals as his next huge goal...which he's already on track to achieve. ;-)
TJ Kastning, owner of The Ambassador Search Group, is not in the business of head hunting. He's a connector. He knows that hiring the right people is time-consuming and challenging but more than worth the effort to find the right fit.
In this episode, TJ talks us through his thoughts and experiences on how to conduct a hiring and interview process that will lead to the long term success of the company and the candidate.
TJ's insights on leadership, business, and talent are insightful and inspiring.
"Remember where your passion came from in the beginning."
Heather McPherson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST is the CEO/Founder The Sexual Health Alliance and also maintains a group practice (respark.co) that serves Denver, Colorado, Austin, Texas and also has online services specializing in sexuality and relationships. Respark & Co is another business Heather started specifically for coaching and other programs. She is published in Playboy Magazine as well as Playboy Online, and has been featured on CNN, Parent Harald and TeenSafe websites. Heather has lectured at prestigious Universities including University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University and Governors State University in Chicago. She is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). She also is the Texas Section Leader for AASECT (American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists). She has appeared on several podcasts and was invited to speak at NerdNite in Austin on relationships and sexuality. Heather helps clients gain confidence, rebuild trust, increase playfulness, and find passion and meaning in their erotic lives. Heather graduated from Texas State University with a MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy; a CACREP Accredited Program.
Ivey is passionate about preserving natural spaces and resources. Her personal goal is to instill this passion in others and provide simple and accessible ways for others to make a difference in their lives to protect the environment and wildlife.
In this episode we learn more about the efforts of the conservancy, inspiration and life changing summer that set Ivey on her path to her passion, as well as the practices Ivey has put in place for her life to continue to serve and life her purpose.
Shoal Creek Conservancy is a proud steward of the 13-square-mile Shoal Creek watershed in Austin, Texas. They champion the Shoal Creek watershed in order to create a healthy and vibrant community.
The Shoal Creek watershed provides an oasis in a rapidly growing urban area, and members of the conservancy believe that with thoughtful investment, this natural treasure can better benefit our ecology, economy, and enjoyment of the outdoors.
This is a truly beautiful and successful public/private partnership.
As the founder of C3Nami, Ruoyun works with her team to empower small and medium sized businesses to connect and build relationships with their fans online.
In this episode, Ruoyun discusses human centered social/digital marketing, emphases the need to approach social with strategy and calm - there is rarely a true social media crisis that needs to be acted on or responded to immediately. Ruoyun also opens up and shares personal life stories and philosophies that can help anyone through the most difficult times of life and business.
When she’s not hard at work—which, let’s be honest, isn’t that often—Ruoyun is also a writer, video gamer, professional speaker, mentor, and research nerd, and artist. An Austin native with family from all over the world, she speaks five languages and welcomes any opportunity to keep her Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and French sharp through conversation.
Ward is an incredibly accomplished executive with 20 years of management experience at high-profile companies, including President of the Real Estate Council of Austin, Director of Global Public Affairs for AMD as well as the Deputy Press Secretary for the Texas Attorney General. He has experience leading programs, policies and initiatives across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China and India and has built strong relationships with elected officials, federal, state and local agencies and the general public. Basically, he's a power house and he's using his powers for good.
Ward is now the founder and executive director of an advocacy organization designed to train and educate candidates for local politics - The Center for Austin’s Future. The center has been featured numerous times by NPR, Austin Monthly, Austin Business Journal and many others for its innovative approach to training future candidates.
The Center launched in October 2017 with its initial offering, the ATXelerator program. The innovative, annual 3-month program recruits and trains community leaders interested in advocating for future-focused, forward-thinking city policy, serving on a city board or commission or, in some instances, running for city council. The first cohort was in 2018 and the third just finished its program last month.
They now have 75 alumni, with at least 10 graduates serving on city boards and commissions and two grads who have run or are currently running for city council.
In this interview Ward and Steph discuss the current dynamics in leadership and what it takes to be a great leader.
Danny began his 30+ year career in the trade show industry working in the graphics department of his dad’s company, The Exhibit Store (Dallas, TX), while still in high school. It was during that time that he learned to appreciate the value of creating & producing quality products and design while keeping the client and end-user in mind.
Since that beginning Danny has worked his way through every department of the trade show industry, from initial client discovery, design consultation, custom and modular exhibit & graphic fabrication, ROI & budget reconciliation, worldwide logistics, exhibit installation & dismantle (I&D)and asset management. He understands the “total show concept” and enjoys working with clients of all sizes on their long term goals for each project making sure it gets designed and executed on-time and on-budget.
In this episode we talk through the challenges that have come up starting his new business, how Covid-19 has effected his industry, and suggestions for how to effectively prepare for a show.
Sales Leadership expert Lisa Earle McLeod authored the Noble Purpose series after her research revealed organizations driven by a Noble Purpose outperformed their competition. Lisa’s firm has worked with organizations like Cisco, Paccar, and Dave & Busters to grow sales with the power of Noble Purpose.
A powerful keynote speaker, Lisa McLeod has rocked the house for giants like Google and Roche, as well as franchises, non-profits, and associations. She has delivered programs in over 25 countries around the world. McLeod’s programs are consistently the highest rated programs of major conferences. With her insight and passion for giving back to the world through she has delivered keynotes to audiences as large as 10,000 because.
Justin Foster, is one of the most intellectually, emotionally and spiritually rounded people I've ever met.
“My mission is to reflect back to everyone I meet their value,” Justin says. This mission is largely fueled by his root belief: When you connect to your soul, everything changes.This root belief is at the core of every conversation and interaction Justin has. His rare mix of street and book smarts, and great heart make him a naturally born leader with an innate talent of understanding others.
Justin is the co-founder of Root + River, which believes every great brand is a spiritual experience. Together with his business partner Emily Soccorsy, Root + River has become the rebel child of the branding world, helping Fortune 500 leaders, defiantly driven marketers, small business owners and everyone in between, practice a new modern way of branding. Justin is most comfortable on a stage, where he commands a room with his pithy wisdom, wisecrack jokes and no-fluff style to challenge everyone to look inward. The course of history can be changed, he says, with a single well-delivered speech.
When he’s not co-leading Root + River or keynoting, Justin is an artist. His creativity manifests in many forms, including writing and sharing his signature #musings, mentoring, songwriting, blogging on Medium and LinkedIn and any other medium that allows him to share his heart unapologetically and freely with the world.
If you ask Melinda Garvey what her big dream is, you will probably hear her say: “I want to brainwash women!” Now, don’t be alarmed. She just sees this as the fastest way to ensure that ALL women know their worth, have a tribe of other women supporting them and can see their own path to success through access to the millions of women that came before them.
“It’s really all about creating a mindset of abundance, rather than scarcity,” Melinda explains. “There are millions of non-celeb, non-corporate titan women who are successful. We just simply don’t ever hear their stories, so we believe that the landscape is barren. On The Dot is on a mission to change that by giving access to successful women and their stories every day.”
It all started in a little Texas town called Austin. One day in 2002, Melinda decided (after one too many glasses of wine) to use her media background to empower, engage and inspire the women of Austin by launching Austin Woman Magazine. Now in its 18th year and hailed as the go-to resource for women looking to move ahead and build a legacy, Austin Woman is going strong…
But what about women around the globe? “When I heard that one of the very top reasons women were not achieving equal success was the lack of access to relatable role models,” Melinda continues, “I just got mad.”
And so, On The Dot was born, starting with little more than a deep passion for championing women, an expertise in storytelling and the moxie to believe that On The Dot could change the conversation about women’s advancement. What if, every morning, millions of women around the world heard a story about a successful, relatable role model? How would our mindset change if we could SEE it and then know that we, too could BE it? What if we took that concept and turned it into a tool for enterprise level corporations to manage & report on their diversity and inclusion initiatives?...well that's what she did.
When not on her soapbox, you can find Melinda and her Kiwi husband and business partner, Kip, at a soccer game or swim meet cheering on their 11 year old feminist son, Beckom. Other than that—you guessed it—you can find her surrounded by a gaggle of women drinking wine, of course!
Oh, and in case you’re still reading, Melinda has also won a few awards for being such a badass:
Awards
- 2006: one of nine women nationwide selected to receive Office Depot’s “Businesswoman of the Year” Award.
- 2006: Community Advocate Award, Greater Austin Chamber
- 2011-2012: Entrepreneur in Residence for The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas Austin
- 2011: Outstanding Austin Communicator Award, The Association for Women in Communication
- 2012: Woman of Distinction winner, Girl Scouts of Central Texas
- 2013: Women of Influence, Austin Business Journal
- 2015: Enterprising Woman of the Year, Enterprising Woman Magazine
- 2017: Folio Top Women in Media Honoree
Mike O'Krent is the founder of LifeStories Alive. Between 1996 and 2000 he interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. During that incredible experience, he discovered the process and the importance of recording the life stories of our loved ones. With that process he founded LifeStories Alive in late 2005.
LifeStories Alive specializes in making personal history videos for families and businesses that value their heritage, creating heirlooms in video format – digitally mastered records of life stories with personal accounts, photos and mementos of family history.
Mike was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BBA in Marketing and Management. He began his professional career as the 4th generation in his family’s retail floor covering business.
Between 1996 and 2000 he interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. During that incredible experience, he discovered the process and the importance of recording the life stories of our loved ones. With that process he founded LifeStories Alive in late 2005.
Mike values family above all else and recently developed an online course that teaches others how to capture LifeStories.
Amber Gunst first joined The Austin Technology Council in the role of Head of Sales and Membership Services and worked alongside the leadership team to craft a new vision for member engagement and growth. Their efforts resulted in doubling membership in less than a year while also significantly increasing the retention rate of current members.
Austin Technology Council is the leading unifying voice of technology in Central Texas. Since 1992, ATC has been the informed opinion leader, providing technology companies with the insights, resources and connections they need to grow and thrive.
Prior to being appointed Interim CEO of the Austin Technology Council, Amber spent an impressive 20-year career in sales and business development. She is an expert in member association sales and services, having spent four years at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, where she was the top sales and retention leader of all Chambers of Commerce in the state of Texas. She ranked in the top seven nationally in sales of Chambers with revenue over $1.5M. Directly prior to her role at ATC, Gunst worked for a global staffing firm where she was responsible for client development and management and consulting staff management. This role allowed her to develop a strong understanding of the talent and staffing needs for our region’s tech companies. She also serves as a mentor for the Founder Institute’s global accelerator program.
Art Benavides is a young, driven, incredibly positive individual who wants to bring inspiration into people's daily lives. He's a successful real estate agent, and the founder and creator of the popular app called Benspire.
Benspire's mission as a mobile app is to put you in a constant productive state, educate you on the positive news from around the world, and ultimately become your go-to app for inspiration. The way they are able to accomplish this is by sending you personalized daily quotes, providing a data base of motivational videos, on a platform designed to set your short term and long term goals, present you with weekly positive articles from around the world, and recommend books based on your career or field of interest.
Art is a man to watch...and one to listen to.
Dr. Debbie Silver is a brilliantly funny, beautifully insightful, and boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker.
With 30 years spent as a teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor, Dr. Silver doesn’t just know her way around the classroom – she is deeply familiar with the challenges educators and leaders face at every level. One of the nation’s most popular keynote speakers and professional development presenters, Dr. Silver presentations around the world (including 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and Asia), helping audiences to interact on a more meaningful level.
Debbie’s best-selling books include, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers, Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8, Deliberate Optimism, and Teaching Kids to Thrive: Essential Skills for Success,
While inspiring educators and leaders to enjoy the job they once loved, she reminds them of how important they are in the lives of others. Through her writing and her speaking, she highlights relevant and tested learning theory and tools for communication. She makes essential points while sharing poignant stories and lots of laughs. Debbie firmly believes that teachers, entrepreneurs and leaders need to be having fun and staying in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the world.
Letty Sanchez is the Principal Strategist, and Consultant for AEM Executive Consultants. With over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, operations and marketing with achievement in driving growth, performance, and profitability, she has a reputation as a change agent, repeatedly called on to lead teams to success through strong collaborative and decisive leadership skills.
Letty has held several leadership positions with AT&T as well as private equity companies. She was responsible for $30 to $45 Million in revenue and was ranked within the top 3% of the company in each of her respective regions, and is now a business consultant and personal coach, leading individuals and teams past their perceived limits and through the challenges of business.
In this episode she discusses her passions, her journey, and her thoughts on business.
As the founder of Vine Collective a marketing and brand experience agency with a mission to improve the world, empower people, and enliven our environment, Steph Silver host of MVP Business, has seen businesses live and thrive, or dwindle and die because of clarity and commitment to their mission.
In this podcast, Steph is the interviewee - so that you can get a feel for who she is and what she's all about.