Hacks & Hobbies

Today we get to speak with Robert Kennedy III the president of Kennetik Communications, a minority-owned training firm. He has been called a dynamic leadership communicator. But, at his core, he is a teacher and trainer. When he speaks, he challenges employees, executives, and business leaders alike to take accountability for their current setting and then to create a bigger future for themselves. His energetic presentations are infused with humor and keep his audiences engaged as he invites them to SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT & LEAD WELL! Robert pulls from almost 2 decades as an educator, radio and media announcer, entrepreneur, and workshop facilitator to tap into his audiences’ needs. His clients include government organizations like Social Security Administration and US Coast Guard; large non-profits like AARP and NeighborWorks America; companies like Comscore, Barnes & Noble, Panda Restaurant Group, and numerous associations. He has a mission to equip 1 million leaders with the ability to

Today we get to speak with Jillian Benbow the Director of Community Experience Manager at SPI Media. With over a decade of experience running digital communities and programs, Jillian has seen it all. She is eager to help more people run successful communities and to help grow the digital community profession. When Jillian is not working on all things community she is enjoying the outdoors of Colorado with her family and two energetic dogs. Our Guest Jillian Benbow Twitter :@jillianbenbow Website: spipro.com Hacks to Take Away Jillian shared expert tips around managing a community. Finding those issues within digital communities and solving them. Being able to find those connections when you join those communities wherever they may be feeling calm. We shared about having the idea to work somewhere without having to relocate. Learn how to make sure that you're keeping the people engaged. Learn about other communities by going to those communities that the stuff that you're passionate about. Whatev

Today we get to speak with Billy Samoa Saleebey an entrepreneur, podcast host, and award-winning filmmaker (Rolling). He has led learning and development organizations for some of the most disruptive companies in the world, including Tesla, where he was Head of Global Sales & Product Training. He also co-founded Podify and is the current CEO, a podcast agency that provides production and promotion services to companies and individuals who want to create a podcast. In addition to being the host of For the Love of Podcast (a podcast about podcasting), he’s also is the host of the podcast Insight Out, where he interviews world changers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover powerful insights, reveal why they make an impact, and explain exactly how they can be applied. Our Guest Billy Saleebey Company: https://podify.com/ https://billysamoa.com/ Podcasts: http://fortheloveofpodcast.com/ https://insightoutshow.com/ Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ https://www.instagram

Chris is the CEO / Co-Founder of FlowChat. A saas company that has a unique way of acquiring new customers. Their organic tool & strategies have led to boost their company and others’ to over $100k/mo in revenue. While Chris isn’t building businesses, he’s building a life-long marriage, world-impacting family, and competed on American Ninja Warrior. Our Guest Chris Baden LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/chrisbaden-55 Website: FlowChat.com (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away If you just listen, you can do really well. Chris shared how he built three different companies all did a million dollars more per year in sales. He helps businesses go to seven and eight figures. Practicing empathy before you listen. Do your best of your intellectual and emotional capacity. Solving the problem becomes a really important muscle to flex and creatively solve problems. We talked about the big difference between a poor mindset and a wealthy mindset. Your ability to decide what program you operate under. And tha

Nancy Barrows is the Queen of Engagement!  You've heard it before and you'll hear her speak about how to use personal content in social media networks, but what makes Nancy so convincing? She's a speech-language pathologist who has spent years working with children on improving their communication skills. This includes developing innovative methods for teaching those individuals how they can express themselves more clearly--a skill which she then applies towards building communities online through platforms such as LinkedIn. Nancy Barrows M.S. SLP-CCC a Keynote Speaker and the Creator and Founder of “The Chick With The Toolbelt” Program, a guided discovery into finding your voice and how to express it in a way that feels authentic in order to build your network, promote engagement and generate new business. Additionally, Nancy created the #RadiatingReal movement, which empowers people to take off their ‘masks’ and experience the power of ‘showing up’! She has thrived through her adversity and employs her

When you think of a Dreamatizer, what comes to mind? Maybe the exceptionally creative and talented Delane Cooper or her process for creating jewelry that also tells an interesting story. That's right - she doesn't just make beautiful pieces; they come with prompts! Her creativity hibernates during winter months in order give birth again once summer approaches so we can meet these exquisite accessories on our wrists each day as if saying "I was made for your wrist."  So why does this woman who has done so much need help from others before being constructive is something I'd like everyone interested enough. The Dreamatizers mission statement: "We create items from our dreams & wake up every morning feeling like we've done something rather than just sitting around." Our Guest Delane Cooper IG: delanecooper | lotusheroproject Website: www.delane.ca Facebook: delanejewellery | lotusheroproject Twitter: delanecooper | lotusheroproj CH: delanecooper Hacks to Take Away Delane shares about the beginn

I get to speak with James Hicks. James is an Engineering Technologist by education and trade. DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on service. An entrepreneur and content creator dedicated to building collaborative communities. Husband, father, traveler Our Guest James Hicks LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/jhicks Website : hicksnewmedia.com(Company Website) Personal Website : jameshicks.link/contact(Personal Website) Twitter: jameshicks Hacks to Take Away James helps by enabling folks and organizations to utilize cloud technologies. There are a handful of insane geniuses on this planet. Writing down those goals and acting on them. Be receptive to learning and receptive to folks around you who are trying to help and be positive in your world. When the news comes on and being able to have instant access to information. There's value in that. Having someone reaffirming you that you are special that you can make things happen. Being able to do slight and small improvements to your workspace. Let’s get started

Dr. Laura Jaget is the creator of HOW TO LIFE®, a brand that teaches life skills to students of all ages. Akin to Adulting 101, the How To Life podcast and a YouTube channel feature audio and short video tutorials called Mominars® that provide instruction, information, and lots of encouragement. These mini adulting classes will motivate and inspire and are sure to help take the fear out of adulting. Our Guest Laura Jaget LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/dr-laura-jaget-161034 Website : howtolife.com  (Company Website) IG: @laurajaget_howtolifenow FB: Laura Jaget TikTok: Dr. Laura Jaget (@howtolifenow) TikTok | Watch Dr. Laura Jaget's Newest TikTok Videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaJzijdFNDLS-Fp9WBirYQ Hacks to Take Away Laura shared about teaching young and newer adults with the basic life skills. She talks about helping her patients feel better, and giving them back their power. Being able to make a mistake in front of others and learn from it and get better because of it. Bei

Today we get to speak with, Russ Johns. He's the host of the Pirate Broadcast Network. Not only is he a tech-enthusiast like myself. His journey has been a remarkable one and he's someone I absolutely admire. He Believes that you have the opportunity to Be SEEN | Be HEARD | Be TALKED ABOUT And that EVERYONE HAS A GIFT, A MISSION, and VALUE… Sometimes we need help in creating our message with WORDS, IMAGES, AUDIO & VIDEO Let’s face it. It's not always easy. it feels like 10,000 details and technology can be daunting. Technology can be overwhelming if you want to produce Content, Publish MEDIA, and Expand Your Brand. Work with me to create an ONLINE IMPACT without the technical overwhelm… SHOW UP | GO LIVE | BUILD AUTHORITY If you need a Content Creation Strategy, reach out to Russ. He’s passionate about connecting and developing relationships and helping others that are passionate about doing the same thing. Our Guest Russ Johns LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/nextstepnext Website : russjohns.com (Company Web

Today we get to speak with Raquel Borras, the Founder of RAQVISION, and the Chief Excitement Officer of "True to You Branding" Her passion is to help others bring to life their personal brand that is true to them. Raquel has expertise in social media and branding, which started on Linkedin. Because she loves people and talent for audience engagement, her social media presence exponentially skyrocketed. She believes that bringing valuable content, authenticity, and vulnerability to your social media is the key to gaining a strong following and presence. At RAQVISION, the youth 17 and under safe social network is for our future Creators, Innovators, Disruptors, Changemakers, and Educators to project their voice and protect their reality. Raquel also created her own YouTube Channel called 'Raq the Boat,' where she has candid conversations with kids of all ages! The goal is to empower these kids and have them walk away feeling special, worthy, seen, and most importantly...........heard!❤️ Let's listen in! Our Gue

Today we get to speak with Everold Reid. He's the author of "The Reid Method" A Blueprint for Achieving Sales Mastery and Host of "The Reid Method Insider" podcast. Not only does he teach sales, he's been practicing it over 30 years. In 1989, he took a summer job selling cars to earn extra money for college. The job was supposed to be temporary, but Everold realized that he had a gift for selling and his part-time status eventually evolved into a full-time career in automotive sales. From his earliest years in the retail car industry, Everold has been a keen student of selling, eager to learn new strategies and techniques to build his knowledge base and, more importantly, to expand his customer base. His sales mastery has led to top sales ranking at the dealerships where he has worked, as well as many awards for his performance. Along the way, Everold adopted the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement that remains central to his present-day sales, advertising, and marketing efforts. He's also recently la

Today I get to speak with Devin Roscillo, She is an Activation and Mindset Coach who helps women claim their confidence and become their fullest, boldest selves. Devin helps female entrepreneurs step into their confidence so they can love themselves fully and take their businesses to the next level. She works with them on their self-limiting beliefs (aka. the B.S. stories and lies we tell ourselves that hold us back!) Devin helps them release those beliefs and ignite the flame inside of themselves to create an abundant life and business. She creates incredibly activating and soul-aligned group coaching programs to support female entrepreneurs, who want to create rock-solid community, collaborate and create fire businesses, and ignite their inner bold selves. Our Guest Devin Roscillo LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/devinroscillo Hacks to Take Away Devin talks about awesome things in her groups and her business coaching. She shares about how she left her speech pathology job and became an entrepreneur. Find o

Today we get to speak with, Tammy Fink, WOW! Factor Author/Speaker/Consultant who supports established online business owners by creating unique client connections and retention strategies that will BLOW YOUR CLIENTS’ MINDS. She has over 30 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, and publishing. This “loud, lovable, and full of laughs” online personality will help you to connect with your clients, increase client retention and encourage more engagement. Our Guest Tammy Fink Website : www.wowfactorquiz.com Website : wowtammy.biz  (Company Website) LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/wowtammy Twitter : TammyFink Hacks to Take Away Tammy talks about taking information about things that are part of your program, and you can put those into planners, you can put those into actual physical products that give you higher client retention. Help your clients to have something that they can be held accountable to. Tammy shared about creating unique customer experiences. We shared about having that

Today we get to speak with Joel Cleland. He's the CEO for centric a global digital currency. With over 20 years of diverse career experience, Joe has moved in the education, finance and philosophy sectors. Joel emphasizes investor education and partnerships. He is very excited about Centrix move to the finance smart chain, which will bring more opportunities for partnerships and an amazing user experience. Now Centrix number one focus is solving volatility in the cryptocurrency space. And number two, focus is default integration of the centric network for merchant services both on the E commerce side, as well as traditional brick and mortar over the coming months and years. We want to save people and businesses money and make the payment process easier and faster. When we learn about money in our world, we make better financial decisions that improves our family's lives, our communities and the world at large. So let's listen in to this episode. As we learn a little more about Joel Cleveland, the CEO for Cent

Today we get to speak with Alec Lace, He's the Host of First Class Fatherhood launched in 2018 with a vision to change the narrative of fatherhood and family life. The show quickly became one of the top parenting podcasts in America due to Alec interviewing some of the most famous fathers in the world including Dean Cain, Deion Sanders, Tony Hawk, and Tom Brady. Because of the show’s popularity, Alec was invited to be on the field for the Super Bowl LIII media day in 2019 to interview dads such as Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and Bill Belichick. Additionally, our nation’s heroes hold a special place in Alec’s heart, and on his podcast, he has interviewed legendary servicemen such as Navy SEALs Rob O’Neill and Marcus Luttrell, “Black Hawk Down” pilot Mike Durant, Benghazi survivor John Tiegen, and Medal of Honor recipients Ed Byers, Dakota Meyer and Michael Thornton. Alec does all of this while continuing to be a dedicated railroad mechanic, a position he has held for twenty years and he even drives Uber on

Today we get to speak with Fritz Colcol, He is a rising businessman based in Chicago and the owner of restaurants, a digital marketing and tech company and the co owner of an apparel brand. He is also a professional athlete for Men's Physique in the IPE League and bagged the "Mr. Illinois 2016" title. Back in college, he took the bold decision to switch majors from Computer Engineering to Kinesiology Exercise Science upon realizing his passion for fitness. While finishing his degree, he incorporated his love for fitness into his Instagram platform. He then proceeded to work for a top health and wellness startup in Silicon Valley. As its Chief Marketing Officer, he helped the company generate seven figure in only 6 months. He shares extensive knowledge through his Instagram @fritzlifestyle, several podcasts, and speaking engagements. Furthermore, he has also been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, and Inc. Magazine, among others. Today, Fritz Colcol (@fritzlifestyle) has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and bu

Today, I get to speak with Ali Mirza. The CEO and founder of iSocialYou, a digital marketing agency based in Dallas, TX. In the last 10 years, Ali has developed digital marketing solutions and growth hacking strategies for several mega brands, SMBs, startups and agencies. At iSocialYou, he helps brands with two important aspects of digital marketing (1) How to build the RIGHT type of audience (2) How to generate leads & revenue using Facebook Ads and creative digital strategies. You can reach him at ali@iSocialYou.com Our Guest Ali Mirza LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alimirza2k Website : isocialyou.com  (iSocialYou Website) Twitter : AliMirza2k Hacks to Take Away Ali talks about helping companies launch their Facebook or their ad strategy, their social media strategy to bring in traffic to their businesses to bring in traffic to their products. You have to invest in ads to make sure right people see your content and you get their attention and then get them to take action There's a lot of org

Today I get to speak with Kuti Mack. He is the creator of the 6-Week SuperYou®️ Program which uses fitness and nutrition to propel people to be their best daily. Clients and audiences alike have affectionately dubbed KUTI the "Fitness Philosopher" for his unique ability to share straightforward, science-based expertise paired with inspirational philosophies that connect with people on a personal level. Our Guest Kuti Mack Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KUTImack Website : http://BYBDFitness.com/ Hacks to Take Away Fitness and nutrition have just been a habit for me lifelong. But most importantly, my purpose. My purpose in life, I've discovered, is to help you. I'm a problem solver. When you're sleeping is when your body recovers and changes and regenerates and all the working out you do all the healing all the muscle building that all happens while you sleep while you rest. Ginger covers everything and that'll help you as far as making it palatable. Binding agents could be petroleum, it could

Today I get to speak with my good friend, Diana Nguyen. She is an actor, comedian, and a writer. She has worked in the industry for 15 years and has appeared on TV, film, and stage. In 2020, Diana spoke at her first TedTalk titled “Joy is my Caffeine – JoyFool.” It was a defining moment of years performing standup and theatre coming to one place to tell a story in 13 minutes about what Joy meant to her and how it saved her life. Diana is a LinkedIn Video Content Creator behind #DancingDiana and #JustDoingKaraoke with over 66k followers and hosts a Linkedin Live Interview show called The SnortCast interviewing funny people around the world including Jo Stanley, Kevin Kropinyeri, Peter Helliar, Nina Oyama, Bev Killick, and more. Let's listen in! She wrote "5 ways to disappoint your Vietnamese mother" in Alice Pung's book in 2008 Growing up Asian in Australia which opened the Pandora box for writing. In 2011 Diana and co-creator Fiona Chau wrote Phi and Me. A sold-out sensational hit with 4.5 stars in the Herald

Jacqueline is the Founder of a non-profit organization, 99 Hearts, CEO of two startups, and a business professional in the electrical industry. When she's not working and building, she's a professional cause-based-musician, classic car enthusiast and horse crazy gal that enjoys every moment of the Colorado outdoors. Our Guest Jacqueline Mitchell LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerosemitchell Twitter : JacquelineJobs Hacks to Take Away Jacqueline shared about serving families of veterans that have PTSD or have struggled with suicide. She shared about how she really focus on suicide awareness and support. Jacqueline speaks about different modalities of healing that she offer in each program. Making that transformation within and horses helped her to do a lot. When you forgive yourself, that's the first step toward actually eliminating the behavior and replacing that behavior with acceptance, forgiveness, and love. To be able to experience that kind of feeling is really where her heart is, an