As Told By Nomads

In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Justin Breen. Today, we’ll be discussing how to build an epic business. Justin is the founder and CEO of the public relations firm BrEpic. He dedicates his life to helping people like him realize themselves, stick to the right mindset, and enabling those who will make a difference to change the world. Justin is also the author of the straightforward and incredibly inspiring book Epic Business; don’t forget to check it out!

The Right Mindset, The Right People

Justin’s focus on surrounding himself with the right people has proved incredibly vital to his growth in being who he is today. As he highlights his past, he mentions how people often misread him and how sometimes he did the same. After he realized the importance of communication, he soon learned how to engage with others and who to engage with. According to Breen, having the right mindset, the right people, and not caring about what the rest of the world thinks of you is what will keep you from swerving off the road of success. The power of constantly improving, learning, and not letting anything stop you, not even your excuses, cannot be understated. Keep yourself open to your resources. “Keep learning. Keep on honing your craft, reaching out, and putting yourself out there. Trust yourself and the people around you who encourage the right mindset.” This is the kind of person Justin Breen is. The business realm is “sink or swim,” but Justin knew how to navigate that by just having the right mindset and knowing the right people.

Media, Entrepreneurship, and the Industry

Tayo and Justin hold conversations about the modern business scene, the nature of self-correction, and journalism’s evolution. And from those conversations, they delve deeper into the “Nature versus Nurture” discussion regarding being an entrepreneur. The progression of technology and the information age landscape has drastically shifted business compared to way back when. Collaborating with other brilliant minds, and far more sprawling and interplaying topics all seem to connect to Justin’s vast experience working in the industry. In this episode, he also touches on how he utilized his craft and how it benefited him in the long run. “Work hard, smart, and do what needs to be done” is how Justin sees the industry and even the world.

About Justin Breen:

Justin Breen is an outlier, even among entrepreneurs, and a problem-solver. Who seeks out the brilliancy in others and doesn’t listen to excuses. With a sharp mind, sharper entrepreneurial skills, and 20+ years in the media business, his clients have ranged from all over the world. He’s won dozens of editing and writing awards and is an author of countless viral stories. Today, he is the CEO and Founder of the BrEpic public relations firm, which cuts through all the noise, and nonsense and solves the problem.

Outline of the episode:

[4:25] Justin’s story, past, history

[8:01] The evolution of journalism

[11:25] Why podcasts are replacing mainstream media.

[13:35] Mainstream media to entrepreneurs versus the general public.

[16:42] What actually makes a good story.

[18:02] The modern market, self-correction & clubhouse.

[21:50] Are entrepreneurs born or made?

[26:30] Art of networking and the type of people you talk to.

[29:23] Empathy, misreading people, and being misread.

[35:56] Awareness and knowing yourself.

[37:33] Being an outlier in a Community of outliers.

[41:15] How does Justin Green use his difference to make a difference.

Resources:

Website: https://www.brepicllc.com

Epic Business Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881ZBNDV

UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.podia.com/uydcollective

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/ 

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Mayfair Clements, as we talk about becoming your best self. Mayfair is a business coach, CEO, and co-founder of the Talk Less Do More Mastermind. She loves to help and guide people to discover their potential to become their best selves. Mayfair is also the author of the life-changing book The Becoming; don’t forget to check it out!

Calling Requires Conviction, Not Qualification

Mayfair’s said, “Calling requires conviction, not qualification,” is one of the best highlights of the episode. Indeed, every one of us has suffered from self-doubt, thinking that we are incompetent or unworthy. Questioning why we’re continuously given opportunities that seem so difficult to achieve. You have to remember that you will not be placed in a situation that you can’t overcome and with nothing to gain. Regardless if you fail, you can learn from those mistakes. It doesn’t matter if, at the moment, you’re not qualified enough; you can become qualified along the way! And that’s why having a firm conviction to achieve your goals is essential. Moreover, true success can be found after all those failures. It’s okay not to know and excel at everything; trust your conviction and grow in your journey.

Trust the Process

During these times of crisis, everyone needs to take care of their mental health more. The COVID-19 has caused a lot of disasters and changes that no one expected. Stress and anxiety levels are higher because of this pandemic. Although it is easier said than done, you must keep trusting the process of life. Don’t give up and work hard on overcoming your challenges. There are still many more opportunities out there you need to keep looking and be ready for new obstacles! Along the way, be sure to prioritize your mental health while checking up on your love ones from time to time. Many people are isolated and live by themselves; no one deserves to feel alone, especially during quarantine. Furthermore, nothing is permanent be it good or bad. Just trust the process, keep moving forward, and live your life with a purpose!

About Mayfair Clements:

Mayfair Clements is an author, elite performance coach, and online trainer. Since starting her coaching business at 20 years old, she has worked with hundreds of individuals and corporations around the world.

Her clients have ranged from pro-athletes and celebrity stylists to international speakers and Fortune 500 companies. Mayfair also founded The 20 Something Coach Club to support other ‘20 somethings' to create impactful coaching businesses of their own.

Mayfair discovered her passion for supporting people to realize and maximize their potential through unlikely and painful circumstances, that most would describe as ‘rock bottom’.

Outline of the episode:

[03:07] Who Mayfair wanted to become at a young age.

[04:57] Her experience that made her realize her purpose.

[08:40] How she overcame her imposter syndrome.

[12:21] The importance of having the conviction.

[14:00] Mayfair’s process and purpose of writing her book.

[16:44] When you’re breaking you’re actually becoming.

[18:03] How COVID-19 caused a shift in her coaching business.

[19:33] Mental health hurdles impacted by the pandemic.

[21:58] Mayfair’s future plans and goals she wants to achieve.

[23:39] Stop limiting the possibilities of what a professional means.

[25:54] Sharing her story and inspiring others to tell theirs.

Resources:

Company Website: https://mayfairclements.com/

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

Mayfair’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayfairn/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7pxTZGWxfd

The book The Becoming written by Mayfair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-Mayfair-Ngondonga/dp/024408520X

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Cole Baker-Bagwell, as we talk about embracing the art of kindness. Cole is the founder of Cool Audrey and the host of the Kindness Think Tank Podcast, she dedicates herself to living with kindness and teaching people the importance of being kind. She shares in this episode the truths and important factors to consider about kindness. It is not always easy to be kind, that’s why it is a constant journey of awareness and learning from mistakes.

The Power of Kindness

In this fast-paced world filled with responsibilities and disasters, many people have forgotten the importance of kindness. Others think that being kind means you’re weak and vulnerable. As a result, they close their hearts off to everyone around them. Furthermore, there’s nothing wrong with being vulnerable because you’re being who you really are, and kindness is strength. The power of kindness is endless, and the impact you could have on other people’s lives is incomparable. Not everyone has the courage to try and live with kindness because the journey is not easy. They have become used to living and thinking only of themselves. Whereas this is not always their fault, but you are also partly responsible for what you allow to influence and hurt you. Trust me kindness will bring more opportunities in your life rather than being unkind. With the guidance of kindness, you’ll learn to become your best self.

Learning how to be Kind

All human beings are inherently good and are wired to be compassionate. However, as we grow older, external factors begin to influence us to act otherwise. When we fail to become aware of these changes within ourselves, we lose sight of who we are. Although being kind seems easy, it can be difficult without guidance if you have no idea what it exactly is. Just like the skills we learn in school, kindness is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced. It needs a lot of awareness, commitment, and consistency. 

In order to treat people with kindness and compassion, you first have to have self-love. You can’t genuinely give what you don’t have and know. It starts with ourselves, and it’s important that you don’t miss any steps to really understand the value this can bring. Especially today, in this pandemic, we need kindness now more than ever.

About Cole Baker-Bagwell:

Cole is an unconventional blend of a business person, mindfulness practitioner, and yogi. She left her corporate career in 2019 to start building her own company. Today, Cole is the founder and Chief Kindness Advisor of Cool Audrey, a US based Consulting firm, teaching companies how to put kindness to work as a core business competency that runs through every fiber of the organization. 

Outline of the episode:

[03:43] Bringing kindness in the world in a practical way.

[05:07] Everyone is inherently good and wired with compassion.

[07:15] Religion and the evil three influencing our heinous acts.

[11:11] Valuing kindness as a core value of a company.

[14:08] Always start from a place of kindness.

[16:57] Awareness and disrupting negative neural pathways.

[20:18] Kindness doesn’t come easy for everyone; it needs to be cultivated.

[23:19] The importance of manifesting positive situations.

[28:07] Losing sight of your best self and believing there’s no other choice. 

[31:02] Kindness brings more opportunities in your life.

[32:00] Every person needs to practice and have self-love.

[33:31] The connection we lost because of our busy schedules and COVID.

[35:58] Life is not about the destination but the beauty in the journey.

[37:50] The idea of changing the world starts in your backyard.

[39:00] Kindness is strength; it is not a weakness.

[44:23] Being courageous to talk and live with kindness.

Resources:

Email: [email protected] 

Cole’s Linkedin:...

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Christy Jeziorski, as we talk about using music as a form of diplomacy. Christy is a social entrepreneur, music consultant, creative strategist, and founder of Inity. At a young age, she has already been passionate about music and her journey always led her back to it. Music is so powerful in many ways; listen to the episode now and learn how this has changed her life! 

Listen to your Intuition 

Intuition or gut instincts are personal feelings and immediate understandings of certain matters that are mostly always right. Many people neglect their intuition because they’re afraid of the outcome if they follow what they feel. It can be very difficult to follow them, especially when you’re focused on the negative situations that might happen. On the contrary, listening to your intuitions protect you from harmful situations and relationships. It helps you become more aware and avoid unnecessary matters that will waste your time. If you start to acknowledge and accept your gut instincts, your path will be clearer. You can’t really say that your intuition is wrong when you don’t try to prove it right. There are many instances in our life when we wished that we should’ve followed our intuitions from the start. Don’t let overthinking interfere or hinder you from what you think is best for you.

Breaking Away from Expectations

People will always have expectations for who you are and what they want you to do. It is hard to break away from these expectations when they’re from our families. We start becoming hesitant to follow our passion because of what others are saying. However, it is important that you realize that you’re the one that should create your future and not anyone else. When you let other people dictate who you should become, you’ll live your life unfulfilled and confused. Christy said that it is important that people find that passion or purpose in their life that makes them feel happy that they could turn into their careers. By having the courage to work hard for your passion, you will never feel like you’re simply working to earn money. Instead, you’ll feel and living your life with a purpose.

About Christy Jeziorski:,

Christy is a music industry professional with over 40 concerts and festivals under her belt as an independent producer and promoter, including the reggae and global music series at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado, and two seasons of Miami Reggae Festival.

A consultant and strategist for artists in the global roots music scene (reggae, jazz, afrobeat, folktronica, music of Latin America), and she strives to help artists and brands connect with their audiences through campaigns that are both insight-driven and socially impactful, while at the same time catalyze a form of cultural exchange and diplomacy across borders.

Over the last decade, Christy lived and studied in Los Angeles, South Africa, Belize, Denver and Palm Springs. She vibes with others who love music and value inclusion, social justice, and equity. 

Outline of the episode:

[04:53] Who Christy wanted to be when she was young.

[06:19] The two cultures she was exposed to growing up.

[07:36] How Christy’s identity developed and changed.

[11:53] The importance of acceptance and intuition.

[15:29] Breaking away from the expectations of other people.

[18:39] It’s a constant process of figuring things out.

[21:52] Be more free in life and don’t worry so much.

[25:19] Music has always been a big part of her life.

[27:45] The start of her entrepreneurial journey.

[30:43] Christy’s fallback in life is always music.

[34:40] Pursue your passion and what gives you joy.

[37:38] Follow your intuition and listen to your gut feelings.

[39:19] Christy’s plan of shifting her identity and self.

[43:32] Using music as a form of diplomacy.

Resources:

Christy’s Linkedin:...

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Neil Fallon, as we discuss how businesses can navigate the world in the aftermath of COVID-19. Neil is the co-founder and CEO of Eppione, an integrated HR employee benefits and insurance platform for businesses across the world. He also discusses the duties of the employers towards their employees, treating everyone with respect, employee benefits strategies, and so on! As we are navigating through this new normal, it is important to learn how to adapt and change strategies to achieve success!

Treat Your Employees as Individuals

A happy employee is more loyal and productive doing their tasks. When employees feel like they’re heard and valued, they acknowledge and work harder for your goals. Neil said in the episode that it is important to treat your employees the same and as individuals. The best way of building long-term relationships with any kind of connection is to treat them with respect. There will also be more opportunities for growth for your business because they’ll help provide ideas and suggestions when needed. Employees usually do not speak up when they feel intimidated by their higher-ups. However, it is truly not that easy especially when you’re not used to communicating, but the outcome when you try is worth it. 

Employer’s Duty of Care during the COVID-19

To save the business from failing and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, an employer must strictly fulfill their duty in taking care of their employees. It has become difficult for everyone to adapt to this new normal, the chances of harming every individual’s health and safety are at huge risk.

An employer has the role of being the leader in the team and he or she needs to implement strict COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Ensuring as well that the safety of the employees are not harmed while working and consider the possible benefits they can acquire when infected with the disease. The levels of responsibilities are high for an employer, especially in terms of keeping the business going while there is a crisis. And as important as the role is for a leader, the employees should also know how to follow to effectively execute these preventions. Working as a team, learning how to adapt and pivot are critical to the success of the business. Sooner or later companies should accept the new normal and the changes that have occurred in the industry. Learn more about the possible strategies and factors to consider in this episode with Neil!

About Neil Fallon:

Neil is an Employee Benefits expert that has been helping employers with pension, insurance and employee benefits matters since 1991. He works with the world’s leading insurance companies and benefit consultancies to implement Employee Benefits best practices around the world.

Their platform www.eppione.com provides business managers with a comprehensive human resource information system and flexible employee benefits that will help ensure that the human resources department is GDPR compliant in 2018.

They are licensed and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Success is measured by the number of businesses that choose Eppione to help address their HR compliance issues, administer a wide array of employee benefits solutions, and manage corporate insurance programs. They also provide access individual advisory services.

Eppione Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK (reference 757722) and is registered with the ICO (information Commissioners Office reference ZA217811). These regulations help clients giving them the reassurance of the highest standards of consistency and protection whilst working in line with FCA guiding principles and Treating Customers Fairly policies.

Outline of the episode:

[04:06] Different levels of anxiety and approaches to the lockdown situation.

[07:09] Creating a...

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Today's episode with Dr. Jennifer Mullan (Pronouns: She/ Her). Dr. Mullan creates spaces for people and organizations to heal.She believes that it is essential to create dialogue to address how mental health is deeply affected by systemic inequities and the trauma of oppression, particularly the well-being of Queer Indigenous Black Brown People of Color (QIBPOC).

Dr. Mullan has earned her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies; a Master’s in Counseling & Community Agencies from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education; and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Elementary Education, from New Jersey City University. She notes that her dissertation: “Slavery and the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma in Inner City African American Male Youth: From the Cotton Fields to the Concrete Jungle,” has been a primary foundation for her current work in furthering emotional wellness on a larger collective scale for communities of color.

She has almost 15 years of experience in clinical practice, higher education, teaching, and grant writing. She is passionately committed to solidarity work that effectively addresses inequities based on race, gender, class, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Her professional research and clinical interests include complex and intergenerational trauma, group psychotherapy, LGBTQIA wellness, spirituality & mindfulness practices, racism as trauma, healing in therapeutic settings, self-love as a revolutionary act, and the process of decolonizing mental health. 

It is her belief that we can tend to our emotional/ mental health AND hold systemic oppression accountable. You can frequently hear Dr. Mullan stating, “Everything is political!”  

Dr. Mullan also centralizes Historical and Intergenerational Trauma, which she identifies as Ancestral Trauma, at the crux of decolonization work. Through the movement of Decolonizing Therapy,

Dr. Mullan can be found providing international keynotes, holding Radicalizing Rage workshops, doing Coaching sessions while un-training mental health professionals, providing Ancestral healing sessions, or spending time with her Goddess cat, Isis.

Resource Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://www.drjennifermullan.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingtherapy/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJennyJennM

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Today's episode is with Charlie Harding.Charlie Harding, one of the tallest kids in his grade, often acted his height rather than his age. He taught himself how to program and spent nearly a decade working on a website that transformed the world wide web into one big scavenger hunt.

Charlie’s love for the digital world would later translate into a passion for travel. He loved exploring different cultures and connecting with strangers. Travel also brought Charlie closer to his older brother, Mike Harding.

The idea of bringing scavenger hunts from the internet to the outdoors happened while Charlie and his brother were traveling together. They thought a scavenger hunt would be the funnest way to engage with their new environment.

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts have spread to over 400 cities around the world, enjoyed by thousands of adventurous travelers and hometown explorers.

On each scavenger hunt, questions, facts and photo challenges are tied together with a smartphone app. Everyone works together to answer questions, learn about their surroundings and take quirky team photos. Mike and Charlie, alongside their ever-growing team, work behind the scenes to enhance the scavenger hunt experience every day.

Charlie is the inspirational leader of Let's Roam and leads the drive on all main projects.

Resource Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://www.letsroam.com/

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Today's episode is with Colin D. Ellis. Colin is an award-winning international speaker, culture change facilitator, and author of two best-selling books. He is originally from Liverpool in the UK, but now lives in Melbourne, Australia after 6 great years in New Zealand.

He delivers speeches and programs around the world that inspire and motivate individuals to become role models for others and to provide organizations with the skills to build cultures of success. He goes to extraordinary lengths to provide tailored experiences that live long in the memory.

Whether it's the way that projects are delivered, how teams work together or how to change the DNA of an organization He can provide practical information on how to make change easy. He uses case studies, experience and plenty of humour to keep people engaged and laughing!

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YCXW7CH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
• The Project Book: The Complete Guide to Consistently Delivering Great Projects: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T94DB5D/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
• Website: https://www.colindellis.com/

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Today's episode is with Carey Lohrenz. As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz is used to working in fast moving, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results.

The same challenges are found in business: markets change, customer needs evolve and if you do not adapt quickly, your company is at risk. In her motivating and engaging keynote presentations, Carey shares her fascinating experiences operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments – an aircraft carrier. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors and overcoming obstacles. Her mastery of these fundamentals can help your team triumph in this high-risk, time crunched world.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://careylohrenz.com/
• Book: https://careylohrenz.com/book/

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Today's episode is with financial educator, keynote speaker, and author, Rahkim Sabree. His mission is the "spiritual, mental, and physical empowerment of Black people concerning finances, politics, education, entrepreneurship and all aspects of living a productive life."

He is an active leader in his community in advocating for financial empowerment through various interviews, publications, podcasts, talks, and his own published works. He is also an advocate for ending homelessness through his organization, An Extended Hand, Inc. Through his work, he inspires others to embrace a limitless mindset by believing in “the impossibility of impossibility”.

Rahkim grew up in Mount Vernon, NY and embodies the idea that you don't have to succumb to your environment or the limitations of what you know. Rahkim is a strong believer in the power of the mind often making reference to the "law of attraction" and the power of intentionality. Among his passions are coaching, financial education, personal development, and entrepreneurship.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• An Extended Hand, Inc.: https://www.aeh-ct.org/
• Financially Irresponsible book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732620512/
• Mentorship: The Playbook book: https://www.amazon.com/Mentorship-Playbook-Rahkim-M-Sabree/dp/1732620504/

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