Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World
Wonder Women Entrepreneurs! This is the place to join conversations with thought leaders who amaze, astonish and inspire you. Listen each week as entrepreneur and host Kalika Yap explores the challenges, wisdom and breakthroughs of extraordinary people. (An Entrepreneurs’ Organization production) Featured guests include: Lisa Sugar, cofounder of POPSUGAR Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics Devin Alexander, celebrity chef and nutrition expert who appears on "The Biggest Loser" Learn more about Entrepreneurs’ Organization, the leading peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs. Have a story to tell? Contact us to be a potential guest on the show at [email protected].
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The Story of UGG | Brian Smith
04/18/2025
The Story of UGG | Brian Smith
Brian Smith, the founder of UGG, the world-renowned fashion brand known for their iconic boots. In this episode, Brian shares the journey of UGG’s humble beginnings in Australia to its worldwide success. He shares how UGG initially faced struggles with growth until he discovered how to more effectively market to his target audience. Listen in as Brian shares his story! Timestamps: 02:56 The Origin Story of UGG 14:36 Breakthrough in Marketing 20:39 The Power of Meditation 28:58 Reflections on Success 32:30 Top 5% and Bottom 5% Moments 36:07 Marketing Breakthroughs and Celebrity Endorsements 41:36 Success Beyond Business 47:49 Navigating the Changing Business Landscape 50:07 Habits for Success 55:19 Final Words Links: Brian’s Website: UGG:
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From Corporate to Creator: The Queen of Clubhouse | Swan Sit
03/21/2025
From Corporate to Creator: The Queen of Clubhouse | Swan Sit
Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon, Swan is now a creator with over 3.7 million followers online. She has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Women of Impact, Brand Innovators’ 40 Under 40 and Marketing Women to Watch. As a professional speaker, Swan has spoken throughout the globe for SXSW, Cannes Film Festival, Google, Salesforce, and Harvard, to name a few. Listen in as she shares her story! Timestamps: 00:31 - The Queen of Clubhouse 02:04 - Entrepreneurial Roots 06:27 - Self-Worth and Identity 10:43 - Community 12:32 - Embracing Technology 21:54 - Leadership 22:17 - Investing in People 26:55 - EmpathyCultural Heritage 38:05 - Future Plans and Goals Links: Swan’s Website: Swan’s Instagram: Swan’s LinkedIn:
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Revolutionizing Women’s Healthcare | Tara Raffi
01/28/2025
Revolutionizing Women’s Healthcare | Tara Raffi
Tara Raffi is the founder and CEO of Almond, a full-service, tech-enabled ObGyn. While working as a management consultant for large hospitals, Tara found herself unable to book an ObGyn appointment when she needed one. Massive amounts of money is spent on healthcare every year, but the experience wasn’t improving for patients. “It didn’t make sense to me,” Tara says. Creating Almond was her way of revolutionizing the way women’s healthcare is delivered. Almond’s goal is to “co-create a health journey that is designed around our needs.” Listen in! Timestamps: 01:01 Tara’s Story 03:13 The Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S. 04:28 Revolutionizing OBGYN Care 13:16 Challenges 15:48 Future Plans 22:33 How Almond Works 32:06 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life 33:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Links: Almond’s Website: Almond’s Instagram: Almond’s TikTok: Almond’s LinkedIn: Check out their Linktree:
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Achieving Financial Freedom with Noah Rosenfarb
01/07/2025
Achieving Financial Freedom with Noah Rosenfarb
Noah Rosenfarb is the founder of Freedom Family Office, a “comprehensive financial firm offering personalized wealth advice for entrepreneurs.” Noah is a seasoned wealth coach, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He’s also a serial entrepreneur that has built, sold, and invested in more than 50 real estate acquisitions valuing nearly $1 billion. Listen in as Kalika and Noah talk all about what it really means to achieve financial freedom. Noah covers actionable strategies in building passive income, managing taxes, and maintaining a healthy personal life. Tune in! Timestamps: 02:20 Financial Freedom and Time Freedom 04:49 Lifestyle Creep 07:51 Setting Personal Goals 11:00 Tax Strategies 22:11 Life Insurance 26:51 Longevity and Financial Planning 28:19 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 28:45 Noah’s Daily Life 30:05 EOS and Business Systems 32:46 Estate Planning 35:42 Proactive Planning 38:51 Financial Advice 43:22 The Role of Technology Links: Freedom Family Office: Wealththrive: Talk About Tax:
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Horsing Around: Tech CEO Turned Horse Photographer | Matt Dusig
12/13/2024
Horsing Around: Tech CEO Turned Horse Photographer | Matt Dusig
Matt Dusig is an artist, entrepreneur, and publisher. Matt, a former tech CEO turned fine art photographer, has had quite an entrepreneurial journey. Having successfully built and sold multiple businesses like GoZing and Innovate MR, the latter of which sold for $150 million, Matt brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to his works as an artist. In this episode, Matt shares his story. His fine art photography work has led him to many beautiful locations, capturing the majesty of wild horses, the grandeur of Hawaii’s landscapes, and the dynamic cityscapes of Los Angeles. Listen in! Timestamps: 03:11 Matt’s Origin Story 07:44 The Birth of GoZing 16:48 Building and Selling InnovateMR 19:57 InnovateMR's Unique Approach and Success 27:21 Exit Strategies 29:36 Facilitating Company Growth 32:18 Facing Challenges 38:36 Transition to Fine Art Photography 42:35 Adventures in Horse Photography 51:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 54:31 Looking to the Future Links: Matt’s Website: Instagram: LinkedIn:
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Harnessing Entrepreneurial Energy with EOS | Josh Holtzman
12/03/2024
Harnessing Entrepreneurial Energy with EOS | Josh Holtzman
Josh Holtzman is a fourth-generation entrepreneur who knew at an early age that he wanted to become a leader in business. A successful entrepreneur and a seasoned business coach, Josh is also an Expert Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer. Having had multiple successful exits under his belt, Josh is quite the serial entrepreneur. Though already successful, the real shift came when Josh adopted EOS. Wanting to share his experience with the world, Josh spends his time nowadays focused on helping others strengthen their business using EOS. Listen in! Timestamps: 01:21 Origin Story 02:41 Impact on LA Businesses 08:42 Leadership Alignment 10:14 EOS Implementation 17:04 Navigating Business Partnerships 21:30 Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) 25:48 Discovering the EOS Life 29:10 Vulnerability 39:12 Video Marketing 43:22 Personal Habits Links: Reach out to Josh! Josh’s Page: Josh’s LinkedIn:
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Insights Into Mastering Event Management | Amanda Ma
11/17/2024
Insights Into Mastering Event Management | Amanda Ma
Amanda Ma is the founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning corporate event agency based in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda has worked with top brands like Google, TikTok, and East West Bank. Amanda is devoted to community leadership, serving on multiple boards and advisory councils. Listen in as she shares insight about what goes into corporate event hosting, how she managed her company through the pandemic, and how to find a work-life balance. Timestamps: 01:32 Intro to Amanda 03:19 How It All Started 05:18 Creating Impactful and Intentional Events 07:29 Building Trust 10:04 Innovative Ideas and Trends 16:07 Balancing Work and Family Life 20:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 22:52 Overcoming Business Challenges 25:12 Pandemic Pivoting 27:58 Looking Forward Links: Innovate Marketing Group: Amanda’s LinkedIn: Amanda’s Website:
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Empowering the Next Generation by Leading with Purpose | Catie Chase
10/29/2024
Empowering the Next Generation by Leading with Purpose | Catie Chase
Catie Chase is a purpose-driven educator with over two decades of experience. An ICF-certified life and leadership coach, Catie shares her passion for empowering students and how to provide them with a positive framework for their future. Listen in as she shares how she navigated her business through the pandemic, how to educate with purpose, and how an environment rooted in advocacy and empathy help lead to entrepreneurial growth. Timestamps: 01:12 Introduction to Catie 01:28 Challenges Faced by Modern Parents 02:26 The Importance of Life Coaching 06:15 Tools for Entrepreneurial Parents 10:22 Clarity, Focus, Ease, and Grace 13:44 Understanding Self-Efficacy and Neurodiversity 16:35 Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals 20:25 Modern Toolbox for Success 26:20 Pillars of Success 28:21 The Role of Parents in Student Success 30:01 Grace and Gratitude 33:01 The Importance of Peer Tutoring 38:01 Finding the Right College Fit Links: Catie’s Website: Catie’s LinkedIn:
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Purpose & Passion: A Sip of Success (and Champagne) | David Aferiat
10/14/2024
Purpose & Passion: A Sip of Success (and Champagne) | David Aferiat
David Aferiat is the founder of Avid Vines, an organic wine importer based out of Atlanta. Avid Wines specializes in high-quality, certified organic champagnes. In this episode, listen in as David shares his journey and shares insights into fostering business growth and community through shared values and experiences. David talks about his experiences with starting Avid Vines, the challenges of business partnerships, wellness, and even myths about champagne. Timestamps: 01:14 - EO connections 04:05 - Avid Vines 09:41 - Myths about champagne 13:31 - Personal growth 20:54 - Perseverance and Purpose 32:20 - The Hero's Journey 34:31 - Framework for Personal Growth 36:07 - Daily disciplines 45:36 - Looking Forward 48:33 - Exploring champagne and avid vines Links: Avid Vines: David’s Instagram: David’s Linkedin:
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Unlocking Retail Success with Gabriela Santanillo
08/30/2024
Unlocking Retail Success with Gabriela Santanillo
Gabriella Santaniello is the CEO of A Line Partners, which specializes in retail consulting through their multi-pronged approach that incorporates qualitative and quantitative data in their research process. Gabriella has an extensive background in sales strategy, having worked with renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She also served as an independent consultant specializing in brand distribution and wholesale sales strategy for department stores and specialty chain retailers. Listen in as Gabriella shares her insights and expertise! Timestamps: 01:32 About Gabriella 02:30 Independent research provider 03:43 Brick-and-mortar 05:44 Gabriela's career journey 09:18 Helping international brands enter the U.S. Market 17:01 Retail strategies and consumer behavior insights 25:11 Trends and predictions for 2024 28:15 Social media and tiktok 33:36 AI in retail 34:36 Secret shoppers 38:37 Global fashion trends 43:41 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Links: A Line Partners: Gabriella’s LinkedIn:
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Shine Bright: Rob Dube's Mindful Approach to Entrepreneurship | Rob Dube
08/16/2024
Shine Bright: Rob Dube's Mindful Approach to Entrepreneurship | Rob Dube
Rob Dube is the co-founder and co-CEO of ImageOne and co-author of “Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” He speaks about his journey and talks about the duality of mindfulness and meditation in leadership. In this episode, Rob shares how to build a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, manage the inner and outer journeys, and what the 10 Disciplines mean in realizing real freedom and peace. Learn how structure and discipline with intentional practices like meditation can lead to heightened creativity, clearer decision-making, and impactful leadership. Timestamps: 01:23 Intro to Rob Dube 04:02 Inner and Outer Journey 10:46 Love or Fear 17:25 Peace and Balance 34:31 Meditation and other mindfulness practices 38:45 Understanding Mindfulness 44:50 Authenticity 52:12 Work-life Balance 56:13 Saying No 59:57 Simple Pleasures Links: Rob’s Website: Shine: The 10 Disciplines:
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Grit and Grace: Katy Gala’s Story of Overcoming Adversity | Katy Gala
08/02/2024
Grit and Grace: Katy Gala’s Story of Overcoming Adversity | Katy Gala
Since 2013, Katy Gala has helped individuals and teams achieve personal and professional breakthroughs through her Harmony Method. The Harmony Method, which Katy created in 2013, is a holistic approach to achieving work-life harmony. Katy’s coaching journey began after a series of car accidents led her to exploring holistic healing practices. She has since become a certified health counselor, yoga instructor, executive coach, and NLP trainer, integrating ancient healing traditions into her coaching. Listen in as she shares her story in overcoming chronic pain, discovering holistic practices, and how she founded the Aura Center, a “unique and immersive experience for guests seeking tranquility and connection with nature, with breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Shasta.” Timestamps: 01:14 Meet Katy 04:40 Life-altering accidents 07:57 Deciding to heal 12:06 Building a Holistic Coaching Practice 19:06 Creating curriculum 25:36 Mission 26:07 Adventures 27:07 Aura Center 35:00 Communication is key 37:13 Preventing burnout 38:01 Advice for Entrepreneurs Links: Katy’s Website: Aura Center:
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Take Care of Your Employees and They’ll Take Care of Your Clients | Shirley Wiliani
07/19/2024
Take Care of Your Employees and They’ll Take Care of Your Clients | Shirley Wiliani
Shirley Wiliani is the founder of A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions (ALC for short) and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. ALC aims to provide owners of small and mid-sized businesses with accounting services on par with that of larger enterprises. Shirley’s experience makes her a frequent speaker, having recently spoken at EO Los Angeles’s Forum about The Predictive Index. This episode also talks about how Shirley created a thriving business with a strong focus on employee well-being and cultural fit. She also opens up about overcoming personal hardships, such as her battle with breast cancer and its profound impact on her life and business philosophy. Timestamps: 01:44 Meet Shirley 04:04 Discovering the Predictive Index 05:50 Personal Strengths 08:06 Employee Engagement 15:13 Difficult Clients 19:52 Boundaries for Success 21:27 Top and Bottom 1% 22:29 Overcoming Breast Cancer 23:31 Marriage Counseling Date Nights 26:29 The Predictive Index vs. Other Personality Tests 38:29 The Power of Vulnerability
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California-made, French-inspired Sunwear | Christy Moody
07/12/2024
California-made, French-inspired Sunwear | Christy Moody
Christy Moody is the founder of Soleil Sunwear, a California-made but French-inspired sunwear clothing and apparel brand. Wanting to protect her skin from harmful sun exposure, Christy set out to create a brand that was both stylish and comfortable while also being effective. From her initial prototypes on her living room floor to creating a hugely successful brand, Christy’s journey has been one of grit and determination. Listen in as Christy shares insights on navigating sales, marketing, and the importance of word of mouth. As Christy says, “ It doesn't matter how good your product is if people don't know about it.” Timestamps: 01:21 About Christy 02:19 Inspiration for Soleil Sunwear 05:55 Challenges 08:20 Building the Brand 15:41 Strategies and Collaborations 20:06 Customer Feedback 24:41 Embracing Creativity and Taking the First Step 26:10 Balancing Business Growth and Financial Stability 27:44 The Power of Persistence 30:56 Community and Collaboration 33:47 Exciting Plans and Future Collaborations 39:20 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward Links: Soleil Sunwear: Christy Moody:
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Secrets of Scaling Success: Building Global Brands with Tracy Holland
07/02/2024
Secrets of Scaling Success: Building Global Brands with Tracy Holland
Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, and executive chairman who has made a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industry. She co-founded Hatch Beauty and has grown it into a global leader with 120 employees and 20 retail partnerships. She also founded Goodwill Brands LLC, which focuses on accelerating consumer brand growth through talent and acquisitions. Her innovative hair and skincare brand with products formulated for diverse patients, Be Serene Clean, is endorsed by numerous hospitals such as John’s Hopkins, UCLA, and Cedars Sinai for its quality and customer satisfaction. She has numerous accolades, such as 2017’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and the 2019 Fashion and Beauty Award for Beauty Service Provider for the Year. Listen in! Timestamps: 01:27 About Tracy Holland 02:53 Tracy's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:02 Building Hatch Beauty 10:13 Challenges and Strategies in Retail Distribution 23:55 Innovations in Medical Supply Business 34:08 Daily Habits for Success 34:19 Growth Mindset Explained 36:05 Overcoming Business Challenges 40:10 Importance of Wellness 44:50 Listen to Nature 49:03 Inner Fifth 55:11 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 57:37 Fun and Personal Insights 59:33 Gratitude Links: Goodwill Brands: Be Serene Clean:
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The 10 Disciplines with Gino Wickman | Gino Wickman
06/17/2024
The 10 Disciplines with Gino Wickman | Gino Wickman
Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since he was 21 years old, always having had an obsession for learning what makes businesses thrive. When he was 25 years old, Gino took over his family business. After successfully running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino is also the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, a “practical method for helping companies achieve greatness.” Having delivered more than 2000 full-day learning sessions for more than 135 companies, Gino has been instrumental in helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. Listen in as he shares his story and how the experiences he had growing up shaped who he is today. Timestamps: 02:54 - Before the tools 04:29 - Meeting his co-author Rob 05:31 - The 10 disciplines 07:14 - Know your 100% 14:56 - Ten year thinking 19:29 - Know thyself 26:15 - Standards of integrity 29:42 - Myers-Briggs 32:25 - Take time off 36:23 - Being driven 42:17 - Say no often 44:51 - Saying no in your personal life 47:01 - Don’t do $25/hr work 50:33 - Prepare every night 54:11 - Put everything in one place 56:54 - Be humble Links: Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom: Gino’s Website: The 10 Disciplines:
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Bumo Founder | Joan Nguyen
05/31/2024
Bumo Founder | Joan Nguyen
Description: Joan Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of Bumo, a platform that aims to revolutionize the childcare industry by offering accessible, free, on-demand services to support busy parents. Bumo offers parents a peaceful, beautiful workspace with education-based childcare and preschool. Growing up raised by refugee parents, Joan spent much of her childhood living in poverty. Her parents raised her with the understanding that education was not only important, but also a privilege. Her passion for education and learning also drove her to start MeriEducation, an INC5000 company that provides educational services such as SAT prep and academic tutoring. Listen in as Joan shares her story and how Bumo is having an incredible impact on families everywhere. Timestamps: 03:24 - Origin story 06:26 - Bottom 5% 13:26 - Looking forward with Bumo 17:06 - Connecting everything together 19:51 - Challenges 24:22 - Target audience 25:49 - Branding 27:49 - Women in the workplace 31:24 - A typical day 37:19 - Finding a co-founder 40:24 - Celebrity investors 41:29 - Let’s Talk 43:02 - Dreams 45:49 - MeriEducation 47:45 - Advice for women entrepreneurs Links: Bumo: Joan’s Instagram:
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Turn the Mess Into the Message | John Assaraf
05/03/2024
Turn the Mess Into the Message | John Assaraf
John Assaraf, also known as “The Brain Whisperer,” is one of the leading high performance and success coaches in the world. He is the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company that is dedicated to helping individuals improve and strengthen their mindset to help them achieve their goals. John is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has been featured on Larry King, Anderson Cooper, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, having written 4 books that have been translated into 35 languages. John has been featured in 11 movies, including the film “The Secret,” based on the book by Rhonda Byrne. Timestamped show notes 01:43 - Movie experience 07:11 - NeuroGym 09:44 - Advice for entrepreneurs 13:56 - John’s Catalyst 20:01 - Books and fun 21:26 - Brainathon 23:05 - Building habits 25:47 - Running a business well 30:29 - The Brain Post-COVID 40:07 - Fight, Flight, or Freeze 45:35 - Awareness Links John’s Website: My NeuroGym:
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The Wonderful World of Entrepreneurship | Lindsay Nahmiache
04/20/2024
The Wonderful World of Entrepreneurship | Lindsay Nahmiache
Lindsay Nahmiache is the co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning marketing agency. She is also the CMO of Songtradr, a global B2B music platform for artists and music buyers. Lindsay was recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by The Financial Post, the Enterprising Woman of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, and Profit: Top Female Entrepreneurs among other accolades. Needless to say, Lindsay has made quite an impact. Listen in as she shares her stories of how she started, how she plans to keep moving forward, and how you too can dive into the world of entrepreneurship. Timestamps: 01:55 - Life Update 04:07 - Momtrepreneur 05:48 - Is entrepreneurship a good path? 07:58 - Getting started 10:42 - Learning from obstacles 15:33 - Ideas for the future 18:06 - Looking forward 22:29 - Daily habits 29:11 - Finding a coach 31:21 - Learning your blind spots Links: Lindsay’s LinkedIn: Jive PR + Digital: Songtradr:
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Creativity in the Workplace | Van Lai-DuMone
04/05/2024
Creativity in the Workplace | Van Lai-DuMone
Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of worksmart, a progressive team and leadership development consultancy that emphasizes creativity and experiential learning in order to enrich company culture and performance. Some of worksmart’s notable clients include the likes of Google, LinkedIn, and MeUndies. Van credits her upbringing in shaping how she sees the world. Her family moved to the US as war refugees from Vietnam and watched her parents pave a new life for themselves in an unfamiliar environment. She witnessed firsthand how creativity, curiosity, and innovation can help people improve their circumstances. Van’s 17 years of corporate and start-up experience give her the edge she needs on her journey to rewrite the way creativity is applied in the workplace. Listen in! Timestamps: 02:00 - Starting worksmart 03:56 - Creativity in the workplace 05:51 - Being creative 07:26 - Creativity in youth 10:37 - Coaxing out creativity 12:48 - Thriving clients 15:39 - Other creative exercises 18:43 - Van’s Ted Talk 24:57 - Van’s Inspiring Mother 27:02 - Experiencing chaos 32:15 - Reframing 36:27 - Transformation 39:54 - Looking forward 43:40 - Open to possibility 45:23 - Getting in touch 46:29 - Do today’s work today 49:22 - Habits that lead to success Links: Worksmart: Van’s LinkedIn:
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Joy Per Minute | Tanya Chernova
03/22/2024
Joy Per Minute | Tanya Chernova
Description: Tanya Chernova is a renowned speaker, author, and business expert who has traveled over 50 countries sharing her knowledge. She has spoken for numerous brands such as Cisco, Henessy, and NASA. Her workshop, The Neuroscience of Success, focuses on helping entrepreneurs improve their lives by acknowledging patterns, transforming their neuronal wiring, and igniting confidence. Tanya was also named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Financial Post and WXN and was the #1 Rated Speaker for EO’s Global Leadership Conference in 2016. Listen in as she shares her insights on how you can create the life you love in every area. Timestamps: 02:19 - Training your brain 03:15 - Being intentional 05:44 - Ordinary to extraordinary 11:53 - Becoming the best person you can be 13:16 - Oxytocin makes us smarter 16:57 - Positive vs passive 20:47 - Assumptions 24:56 - Journeys 29:54 - Self-confidence 34:10 - Getting over self-sabotage 39:32 - Worrying about the future 46:40 - Looking forward 50:30 - A typical day Links: Tanya’s Website:
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Bootstrap to a Billion | Scott Cohen
03/13/2024
Bootstrap to a Billion | Scott Cohen
Scott Cohen is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Throughout his career, Scott has shown that he is able to build successful tech companies from the ground up all the way to a successful exit. His most recent venture, Byte, a direct-to-consumer brand for oral care and invisible teeth aligners, was acquired in 2021 for over a billion dollars. Byte was the fourth start-up in Los Angeles to exit for over a billion dollars. Listen in and listen as Scott shares his insights and experiences. Timestamps: 03:32 - Billion dollar exits 04:48 - Starting Byte 06:49 - Enduring COVID 10:59 - Net Promoter Score 12:53 - Branding 15:21 - Data 18:26 - Hiring people 24:33 - Advice for entrepreneurs 26:31 - Grit and determination 27:47 - Entrepreneurs: born or made? 29:38 - Scott’s kids 31:03 - Motivation 33:28 - Giving back Links: Scott’s Website:
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It Takes a Village | Leslie Shields
02/09/2024
It Takes a Village | Leslie Shields
Leslie Shields is the principal agent and owner of The Shields Agency, a female-driven insurance agency whose goal is to help small businesses and individuals find the right insurance solutions. She started The Shields Agency in 2019, after working for several national insurance agencies for six years. She is the MyEO Women’s National Delegate and the Social Chair for the Fort Worth chapter. Listen in as Leslie talks about how to make a sale, how she started her business, how she navigates being a mom and entrepreneur, and how it takes a village to build a business. Timestamps: 02:23 - Her start 05:26 - Sales Tips 07:04 - What makes a good salesperson 08:13 - Superstars 09:55 - Learning about EO 12:08 - Realization 14:48 - Insights & introspection 18:16 - Juggling responsibilities 20:00 - Asking for help 22:37 - Daily habits 26:27 - It takes a village 27:52 - Looking to 2024 30:13 - EO connections 35:31 - Advice for entrepreneurs 41:15 - Intuition Links: The Shields Agency: Leslie’s LinkedIn:
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Top and Bottom 5% | AJ Herkert
01/26/2024
Top and Bottom 5% | AJ Herkert
AJ Herkert is the CEO of TruScribe, which offers video production services and whiteboard animation software whose goal is to increase engagement and retention. He’s a 4th generation entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple companies in the media and communications industry. With clients such as NASA, BMW, Microsoft, and Sony Pictures on his resume, AJ has quite the experience. Listen in as he talks about AI, his origins, and things to look forward to in 2024. Timestamps: 01:35 - AJ’s Start 03:54 - Top and Bottom 5% 12:21 - Challenges 13:29 - Ideas 17:34 - Educating 22:18 - Telling a story 25:11 - Squigl.AI 34:58 - Global partners 38:16 - Cautious on AI 43:51 - AI Advice for entrepreneurs 48:52 - Looking forward to 2024 Links: AJ’s LinkedIn: TruScribe: Squigl.AI:
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Going Pro | Jim Cathcart
01/05/2024
Going Pro | Jim Cathcart
Jim Cathcart is a man of many talents and achievements. He’s an entrepreneur, family man, musician, world-traveler, author, and speaker. He’s written 25 books and hundreds of articles. He is also one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world, with his TEDx talk amassing 2.7 million views. He’s a Certified Virtual Presenter and former National President of the National Speakers Association. From 2015 through 2019, Jim lectured in 23 cities across mainland China and also had an around-the-world lecture tour. He’s also part of the band, “ReZoom The Boom,” which has performed in shows all around the world. Listen in as Jim shares his journey! Timestamps: 01:36 - Jim’s introduction 03:35 - Change vs transformation 07:42 - Going pro 10:34 - Jim’s network 13:57 - Favorite books 18:27 - Confidence and courage 23:20 - Clarity 26:39 - What to do when you are the speaker 34:46 - Attracting the right people 35:47 - Becoming a better salesperson 44:50 - Dealing with sales rejection 49:02 - Tips for dealing with sales rejection 53:50 - Jim’s talents 57:50 - Something that brings you joy Links: Jim’s Website:
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Overcoming Your Inner Earthquake | Jenny Calcoen
12/15/2023
Overcoming Your Inner Earthquake | Jenny Calcoen
Jenny Calcoen is the CEO and founder of Inner Earthquake, a consulting and coaching practice aimed at helping GenX women that have gone through an “inner earthquake.” Jenny provides one-on-one coaching and gives women the tools to create a life of happiness and fulfillment despite the obstacles they may face. Listen in as Jenny shares her story! Timestamps: 01:37 - Starting Inner Earthquake 05:10 - Jenny’s Inner Earthquake 09:09 - Blank Slate 13:27 - Working with Jenny 15:01 - Mindfulness practices 20:11 - Advice for dealing with your inner earthquakes 26:02 - Soft skills 29:11 - Working with GenX-ers 31:41 - Looking forward 35:11 - Staying inspired Links: Jenny’s Website:
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Maverick, Motorcyclist, Adventurer, and Entrepreneur | Franziska Iseli
12/08/2023
Maverick, Motorcyclist, Adventurer, and Entrepreneur | Franziska Iseli
Franziska is an entrepreneur, marketing and brand strategist, adventurer, author, and co-founder of Basic Bananas, Ocean Lovers, Movements of Humanity, and The Business Hood. She is the winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2013 for her innovation, philanthropy, and creativity. Franziska prides herself in her rebellious and adventurous nature, having traveled the world on her motorcycle and experiencing all it has to offer. She has been featured in various media outlets including Inc, Forbes, Business Insider, and Cosmopolitan. Listen in as she shares her incredible journey! Timestamps: 03:34 - How Franziska came to be 08:39 - Adventures shaped her journey 17:46 - Different paths 19:03 - A universe that has your back 27:34 - Generous soul 29:25 - Encouraging women entrepreneurs 34:25 - Showing up 39:34 - Evoking awareness 43:45 - Looking to the future 50:32 - Intuition 53:02 - Parting advice Links: Franziska’s Website: Franziska’s Books:
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Overcoming Attachment | Tracy Crossley
11/17/2023
Overcoming Attachment | Tracy Crossley
Tracy Crossley is an author, entrepreneur, podcast host, and behavioral relationship expert. Her book, Overcoming Insecure Attachment, talks about how to take action and stop fear and anxiety from controlling your life. Her specialty is working with individuals with unhealthy dating and relationship patterns as well as those with behavioral issues like insecure attachment. Listen in as Tracy shares her story. From running a marketing agency to becoming a life coach, from working as a psychic to becoming a behavioral relationship expert–Tracy has had quite the journey! Timestamped show notes:01:51 - Origin story 05:48 - Ontological coaching 06:49 - Insecure attachment 10:53 - Improving emotional intelligence 14:32 - Awareness 16:26 - Impostor syndrome 22:31 - Insecurity 26:07 - Advice for women entrepreneurs 34:36 - Patterns 43:39 - Working with Tracy 49:20 - Finding someone 53:07 - Tracy’s podcasts Links: Tracy’s Website: Tracy’s Podcasts: Overcoming Insecure Attachment:
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Getting 100K Students into College Each Year | Chris Krause
11/03/2023
Getting 100K Students into College Each Year | Chris Krause
Chris Krause is the founder of NCSA College Recruiting, an organization dedicated to helping student-athletes achieve their dreams of playing in college. Almost having fallen through the cracks himself and almost missing his chance to play in college, Chris ultimately found himself playing for Vanderbilt University on a full athletic scholarship. However, he saw many of his peers, some better than him, miss their chance at a scholarship. Knowing how difficult the college recruitment process can be, Chris turned his passion for helping student-athletes and founded NCSA. NCSA has been featured in Inc. Magazine as #26 in the Fastest Growing Companies in Education category. Listen in as Chris shares his incredible story and expresses his passion for helping others. Timestamped show notes 01:55 - Blessed 06:40 - 100,000 students with scholarships each year 08:50 - Digital Transformation 11:10 - What sets Chris apart 15:18 - Resilience 19:16 - Giving back 24:01 - Athleadership 29:10 - Teamwork 32:10 - College scholarship advice 38:37 - How it works 42:18 - Attitude 48:54 - Contact info Links: NCSA: Chris’s LinkedIn: Chris’s Email: [email protected]
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Mattresses, Mindfulness, and Meditation | Shaun Pennington
10/12/2023
Mattresses, Mindfulness, and Meditation | Shaun Pennington
Shaun Pennington is an entrepreneur, investor, inventor, father, and soon-to-be certified life coach with the Academy for Coaching Excellence (ACE). Shaun is the CEO of Diamond Mattress, a family-owned bedding producer and supplier in California. With more than 20 years of experience in this industry, Shaun has been recognized as a rising star and leader. He also has three patents and 10 trademarks under his belt. Listen in as Shaun talks about growing business, the importance of coaching, and how he handles the obstacles that are presented in entrepreneurship and in life. Timestamped show notes 01:53 - Maximizing potential 03:34 - Foundations for success 05:22 - Personal compass 06:45 - Academy for Coaching Excellence 07:45 - Resetting 09:52 - Shaun’s Recommended Reading 14:48 - Willingness 16:13 - Shaun’s upcoming plans 18:50 - Mindfulness and meditation 21:24 - Asking for help 26:51 - Advice for entrepreneurs 35:51 - Going through crises 40:06 - Silent retreats 47:36 - Reaching out Links Shaun’s LinkedIn: Diamond Mattress:
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