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Today we get to speak with Michael Dash. He's an entrepreneur, a best selling author of chasing the high business coach, recovering addict, speaker and philanthropist. He founded the F a TV series from addict to entrepreneur, published on thrive global on medium.com as well as on Maryland coaching and mentoring. Michael works with entrepreneurs helping them streamline their businesses, while increasing profits and helping them find clarity, consistency, and connection. This allows them to step into the true leader they were meant to be. Michael is the co founder of activated life. a social movement focused on inspiring a culture of positivity, attend to city passion, empathy, and resilience while giving back to others. Michael is an avid volunteer fundraiser and mentor and is dedicated to bringing positive change to leaders of all kinds. Our Guest Michael Dash LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash Website : michaelgdash.com  (Company Website) michaelgdash.com  (Personal Website) Twitter : mgdv

Today we get to speak with Roman Robert. He is a former foster child who grew up in various homes throughout Texas. At 18. Roman joined the army, where he became an interrogator deployed multiple times, and had the honor of supporting Special Operations groups from around the world. Roman transitioned from the military after an exciting and honorable career, but had traumas from the foster care and the military that he had not fully addressed. These traumas led to various issues that almost cost Roman his marriage and his life. After realizing that this is not what he wanted to become, Roman began the process of discovering his identity through journaling, religion and having honest communication with himself and those around him. Roman now helps businesses be elite in their interactions inside and outside of their companies by assisting in communication, business strategy, process management and more. Let's listen to this conversation as we discover more about Roman. Our Guest Roman Roberts LinkedIn: linke

Today we get to speak with Elysia Buss. She is an equine facilitated life coach, host and producer of the YouTube channel horsepower empowerment through connection. She's currently on tour around the US as she collaborates with a queen assisted learning and mental health facilities to create promotional short videos and increase visibility for the Equine industry. She's on a mission to empower a billion people on the planet. Our Guest Elysia Buss LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/elysia-buss-731996a Website : dreames-lifecoaching.com/  (Company Website) Website : fifthelementmassage.com/  (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Stepping into  power and letting go of all of the limiting beliefs. It's important to understand the difference when you're engaging with your clients. Empowerment through connection. The work she did with horses was originally more of her hobby. Your internal landscape forms your external experience in life. Start empowering people, we empower them by teaching

In this episode, I get to speak with Afshan Abbas. Afshan is a technologist and a social impact entrepreneur. She started her career as a software engineer at Microsoft where she worked closely with business and finance teams, solving big data problems. In 2016, she left her corporate job and co-founded Fuchsia - a sustainable shoe brand on a mission to empower artisans from South East Asia. As the CEO of Fuchsia, she worked on building the company from the ground up. Now Fuchsia Shoes, work with more than 120 artisans who have shipped over 20,000 pairs to over 20+ countries all over the world. Our Guest Afshan Abbas LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/afshan-abbas-297a943 Twitter : afabba Hacks to Take Away She shared that the inspiration mostly came from traveling to different parts of the world. Hard work and indigenous craftsmanship skills goes behind creating her beautiful products. She has a really good expert team of retail technologists, and fashion designers to pull a fashion startup. Crowdfundin

In this episode, I get to speak with Rochelle Moulton. Rochelle Moulton is a brand strategist and marketing coach dedicated to crafting your brand of genius into a flourishing authority business. She turns consultants and big thinkers into authorities. Her mantra? Be unforgettable. She earned her consulting stripes leading introverted brainiacs at some powerhouse global consulting firms: Towers Perrin and Arthur Andersen. But even better—she's a serial entrepreneur and has built, led (and sometimes sold) more than a few 6, 7 and 8-figure consulting businesses. Which means there’s a pretty good chance she's encountered—and solved—the challenges you’re facing right now. She co-hosts The Business Of Authority podcast and blogs daily on brand and authority at rochellemoulton.com Our Guest Rochelle Moulton LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/rochellemoulton Website : rochellemoulton.com  (Rochelle Moulton) Twitter : ConsultingChick Hacks to Take Away We talked about building your own brand, building your pers

In this episode I get to speak with Phoebe Lay. She is a business coach and mentor. As the Founder & Director of Thrive and Shine Co. Phoebe helps entrepreneurs and business owners with their Social Media Marketing, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Phoebe combines her expertise in business coaching with her strengths in branding and social media marketing to give business owners a system and a blueprint to generate leads and increase profit through building a strong online presence. Phoebe also has an online program and runs regular Masterminds and Workshops to help small to medium businesses gain more customers and scale their brands through social media marketing. Over the past 3 years Phoebe has developed a 7 Step System for her clients which she shares at workshops and events. Our Guest Phoebe Lay LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/phoebe-lay Website : thriveandshineco.com.au  (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away She talked about realizing that what people struggle with is actually some

In this episode I get to speak with Alka Sharma. She’s an Experienced Content Writer and Marketing Intern with a demonstrated history in the Higher Education industry. Skilled in Inter-Cultural and Corporate Communications, Management, Commerce, and Teaching. Strong will power with M.Com focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Actively looking for a job in Education Domain and Corporate World. Highly interested in Business Management (HR/Marketing/Sales). Our Guest Alka Sharma LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alka-sharma-9732111a3 Hacks to Take Away Alka shared about her journey as an author based upon her own journey throughout her formative years,how she struggled with weight, self confidence and self esteem. She talks about how she inspires other women to take control of their health and their lives. If you put your mindset into whatever it is, you're going to get the most out of it. It's a discovering process, whether it's coming to a class, whether it's your passion

In this episode, I get to speak with Rebecca O'Brien. Rebecca, a caring and active child who was born in Ireland and grew up in California, moved with her family to Sweden at the age of 11. She grew up to be an ambitious outgoing perfectionist who longed to graduate and spread her wings around the world. By 2014 she had spent 15 years in the International Sales and Marketing industry, in global companies, working long hours with high end clientele, traveling, attending award shows and trade shows, hosting client entertainment, events, conferences, budget meetings, quarterly & annually reports. This felt exhilarating to her as she grew in knowledge and experience through her career in Europe, including, a socially fun-filled life. Our Guest Rebecca O'Brien LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/wellnessbyrebecca Website : wellnessbyrebecca.com  (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Rebecca shared about how she got into being a certified stress management and burn burnout prevention coach. The importance o

In this episode I get to speak with Brock Richard. He is a Sales Specialist at Peloton Interactive. Experienced sales professional with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods and fitness industry. Skilled in Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, and Social Media. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Arizona State University. Our Guest Brock Richard LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/brock-richard-86930a114 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard Hacks to Take Away Brock shared about how he got started with the podcast and where it all originated from. He talked about exposure to how one could sort of influence one another as a human being. Be it positive or negative. Brock shared about becoming really passionate about that stuff just being consistently motivated to be better in all areas. Take note of some of the habits and some of the strategies that people have implemented in order

In this episode I get to speak with Jim Beard. He’s a Content Creator, an Innovator. A Visualization Consultant, 3d Producer and a 3d Team Lead. He is interested in pursuing a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company. Multi-tasking, high pressure, and working with tight timelines are all qualities that he’s accustomed to. He learns quickly, adapts well to any changes he is presented with, and is always seeking to improve implementation. Leadership, project management, growth, and mentorship are all things he would like to bring to any and all positions in which he serves. Our Guest Jim Beard LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jimbeardcontent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.beard.micromachine Hacks to Take Away There's a whole new slew of problems that come with being a business owner. But the beautiful thing about it is, you can insure yourself with having more than one client. So being a business owner, innately in the mentality of

In this episode I get to speak with Amanda Catarzi. Amanda is a Messaging & Copywriter Specialist. She’s been helping those struggling to be heard in the digital marketplace. Those have tried all the tricks, but for some reason it's like their mic is off or muted and they are not getting the engagement they need. Be a brilliant copywriter, find your voice and connect with your target audience. She  was raised in a cult and sex trafficked. She wasn’t allowed to have a voice, opinion, or personality. Writing was the only safe way she had to express herself. Fast forward to the present, she is now a seasoned copywriter and passionate about giving others a resonating, impactful voice. Our Guest Amanda Catarzi LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/amanda-catarzi Website: inkeryco.com  (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away Amanda shared about her journey and what she’s been doing and how she has been growing. As an entrepreneur, as somebody who's building their own business. The victimization isn't a ph

In this episode I get to speak with Robert J Moore. 5x’s internationally Awarded Bestseller, Speaker, Business Coach, publisher, and a Guinness World Record holder. He is also the founder of Magnetic Entrepreneur that helps individuals create opportunities for themselves to develop empowering behaviors, and ultimately, shape their lives towards better outcomes. Robert will teach you how to tell your personal story, so you can stand on stage without being nervous or having speaking anxiety. Learning how to have stage presence and being able to share your story with thousands around the world can bring your business to an entirely new level. Our Guest Robert J Moore LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/magneticentrepreneur Twitter : MagneticEntrepr Hacks to Take Away Robert shared about his amazing journey, what he's doing with the magnetic entrepreneur. A lot of people when they do business, they do it in person and they don't know how to use the online world. 80% of his business was all online. The bigge

Today we get to speak with Evie! Over the past 8 years, she has marinated, soaked and absorbed the transformational and healing powers of gratitude. Not to mention the 20 years before that where I was on a continual quest to change and become the best version of herself. In addition to a Psychology Degree and Master’s in counseling, she has attended numerous workshops and conferences to further her education in the Self Improvement Arena. Evie has also been coached and mentored by Bob Proctor and other leading mindset coaches. Evie has the passion and desire to help others step out of familiar, repeated, and habitual negative routines. It’s far too common for humans to let unhealthy, inaccurate thoughts keep us anchored and bound to unhealthy life patterns. Let's listen in to this conversation as we take the journey to gratitude. Our Guest Evie Shaw Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/evie.shaw30 Hacks to Take Away She shared about being a part of a chapter in a book called awakened. Evie talks about

In this episode I get to speak with Lisa Peranzo. With a Masters in Human Behavior, almost 10 years in the fitness industry and multiple certifications, Lisa is determined to motivate you to reach those goals. Under her guidance, you will take control of your health and learn how to make healthy living easy and accessible, and make those impossible goals a reality. Our Guest Lisa Peranzo LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/lisaperanzo-ahealthfullife Website : ahealthfullife.org  (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away “I workout because I really want people to make the distinction that I get paid to do this. And I have gotten paid to do this for over 10 years now.” - Lisa I think we also need to let go of the thought that we need to spend three hours a day working out to get like the whole body of work. Lisa shared about her own personal journey through health and fitness growing up. There's a different kind of motivation because you're working for yourself. And so I took this full time hustle, and

Today, I get to speak with Munira Zahabi. She is an International Podcaster, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and  "The Niche Navigator. She wrote the book "The Philosophy of Niche Principles when she struggled around picking a niche for herself which also made her really happy. The concept resonated so much with folks that her book became one of the best-selling books. Munira Zahabi's transformational talks and sessions have made her one of the elite coaches in the foundation of personal development. Munira has a Master's Degree in Healthcare Management and is a John Maxwell Certified Coach. She is also an alumni of The Knowledge Broker Blueprint, a joint venture between Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins. As an inspirational Niche consultant, Munira has over 20 years experience of in empowering individuals in achieving new heights of authentic success. Lets listen in to this conversation. Our Guest Munira Zahabi LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/muniraz Website : thenichenavigator.com/  (Company Website) Youtub

Today, we get to speak with Nathan Todd. He is a Founder at No Label Defines Me Coaching LLC. He runs a youtube channel No Label Live. A show for anyone who is ready to use their voice and share their story, but feels trapped by the expectations of others. When you wear the labels of others the world is robbed of the authentic you. He brings amazing stories and powerful guests to the table. They share with you the labels that have impacted them and how they peeled them back to reveal their authentic self. He has 34 years of experience navigating a world not designed for him. And living with Cerebral Palsy taught him the importance of adaptation when it comes to taking action. He also has 10 years of coaching experience. He’s been doing awesome things and this would be a great opportunity to learn from his journey! Our Guest Nathan Todd LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/toddnathan Website : pickupnow.com  (Company Website) Hacks to Take Away I became the loneliness coach, because it's something that I h

Today we get to speak with Jodi Krangle. We had so much fun talking about audio and branding and podcasting that I decided to bring her back. She's the Podcast host at Audio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing. In episode 34 we discovered her love for computers, software, and music and how it drove her into her passion for voice-over acting. But in this episode, we get to dig deeper into what it takes to become a voice-over artist, and how important it is to be coachable. We also discuss the differences between podcasting and voice-over acting. So let's jump right in! Our Guest Jodi Krangle LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle Website : voiceoversandvocals.com Twitter : JodiKrangle Hacks to Take Away Jodi talked about willingness to learn, and a willingness to believe that you do not know everything. People want to hear real life conversation. And what's really cool about podcasting and voiceover acting is how similar they are to each other. Being coachable is so important, because it help

In this episode I get to speak with Raymond Blakney. He is an award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who has over a decade of experience building (bootstrapping) and operating 6 and 7-figure location independent businesses. He and his businesses have been featured in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Boston Globe & other top publications. Our Guest Raymond Blakney Website: teachmemexico.com LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/raymondblakney Hacks to Take Away He shared about how he and his wife started their first two businesses together. Having the opportunity, it really opens your eyes, doors, and it makes you appreciate all the time that we have to be able to work on what we're really passionate about. Technology is something that we are heavily relied on. And as digital entrepreneurs, it's more apparent what you need for your business to run. One of the things that's at least from my experience, when looking for why none of my businesses are my why my business has helped me reach

Today we get to speak with Saad Reza. He's the reason I've been part of the Team Velocipede and rode my road-bike over 1500 miles in the better part of 2017. I was introduced to him as a cyclist back in 2016 and we've been friends ever since. Saad is the go-to-mentor and facilitator to all things cycling and family meetups. He talks about his love and passion for cycling over the years, from BMX, to mountain biking to road and gravel. Then we also talk about his profession as a Recruiter and Human Resources. Being an extrovert he keeps connected to folks that he recruited over a decade ago. And is really good at connecting and building relationships. So let's listen in to this conversation between friends. Our Guest Saad Reza LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/saad-reza-mhrm-phr-125b553 Twitter : saaddigga Hacks To Take Away Saad Reza  brings a lot of information and a lot of knowledge in cycling. Learn more on how he got into your passion for cycling. Cycling is the only sport that you look down from your p

Today, we get to speak with Abigail Sinclair, She is the Founder and CEO of the Human Network Connection. She helps entrepreneurs and podcasters how to grow their network through guest appearances on podcasts. With the help of media sheet that enable podcasters pick the right guest. After leaving her corporate job and teaching virtual assistants her corporate experience she's been running an agency for 10 years that help entreprenuers with a variety of virtual support. This builds on her authority as being a Financial and Wealth Strategist. Let's listen in to this episode as we explore the journey that enabled Abigail to succeed. Our Guest Abigail Sinclair LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/abigail-sinclaire Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MissAbigailSinclaire Website : humannetworkconnection.com Hacks to Take Away It's so great to work with such a large variety of different people and see all the different passions and dreams that people have. And those passions and dreams are making them a living. Meditation