Alka Sharma welcomes Joe Foster, cofounder of Reebok, to the podcast. They discuss the journey of starting over and the evolution of technology in business, highlighting its impact on industry dynamics. Joe shares valuable tips for business leaders on handling competition and outlines three key life lessons that contribute to developing a winning mindset. The conversation emphasizes the significance of finding opportunities and the crucial role of team collaboration in achieving success. Alka wraps up the episode with closing remarks and expresses gratitude to Joe for his insights and contributions.

(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Joe Foster, cofounder of Reebok

(0:49) Starting over and evolution of technology in business

(4:01) Tips for business leaders and dealing with competition

(9:24) Three life lessons and developing a winning mindset

(14:01) Finding opportunities and the importance of team collaboration

(16:07) Closing remarks and thank yous

Alka Sharma welcomes Dr. Heather Skeens to discuss her journey into ophthalmology and her preference for outpatient surgery. Dr. Skeens shares insights into advanced cornea transplantation and cataract surgery innovations, and provides guidance on treating styes and when to consult a cornea specialist. The conversation explores the roles of optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as strategies to prevent common causes of blindness and macular degeneration. Dr. Skeens emphasizes the impact of diabetes on eye health and shares memorable patient care experiences. The episode also covers challenges in eye surgery procedures and provides contact information for Dr. Skeens and ophthalmology resources, concluding with closing remarks on maintaining eye health.

(0:00) Introduction by Alka Sharma and Guest Dr. Heather Skeens

(1:21) Dr. Skeens' Journey into Ophthalmology and Outpatient Surgery Preference

(5:38) Focus on Advanced Cornea Transplantation and Cataract Surgery Innovations

(13:06) Treating Styes and When to See a Cornea Specialist

(21:47) Understanding the Roles of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists

(23:01) Preventing Common Causes of Blindness and Macular Degeneration

(28:22) The Effect of Diabetes on Eye Health

(32:31) Memorable Moments in Patient Care and Enhancing the Patient Experience

(36:56) Challenges in Eye Surgery Procedures

(38:25) Contact Information for Dr. Skeens and Ophthalmology Resources

(39:52) Closing Remarks on Eye Health

Join Alka Sharma and Daniel Kobryner as they explore the meaning of life and the power of helping others. Discover tools for a fulfilled life, from identifying core values to setting smart goals. They tackle overcoming procrastination, why people quit, and the value of support systems and gratitude. Daniel highlights spirituality, authenticity, and the law of reciprocity in life's journey. Learn about effective communication, managing ego, and assumptions in relationships. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Daniel and access his resources on procrastination, plus closing remarks and viewer engagement.

(0:00) Introduction by Alka Sharma

(0:26) Guest introduction: Daniel Karpreiner

(1:19) Meaning of life and the importance of helping others

(5:02) Tools for living a fulfilled life and identifying core values

(9:01) Building habits and setting smart goals

(16:56) Overcoming procrastination and why people quit

(22:14) Support systems and the power of gratitude

(27:27) Spirituality and authenticity in life's journey

(32:22) The law of reciprocity and communication skills

(40:59) Managing ego and assumptions in relationships

(49:07) Key reasons behind unachieved goals and strategies for success

(56:09) Connecting with Daniel Kobryner and his resources on procrastination

(57:32) Closing remarks and viewer engagement

Alka Sharma welcomes Neysha Arcelay to discuss the impact of trauma, the pandemic, and root causes of burnout. They share strategies for managing overwhelm, setting goals, and aligning activities with passion while challenging limiting beliefs. The conversation explores balancing hustle culture with understanding extreme stress, emphasizing preventive health measures and work-life integration. They highlight recognizing signs of burnout and the importance of a support system, offering comprehensive tips for dealing with and preventing burnout. Neysha shares life lessons, and the episode concludes with closing remarks on health and success before signing off.

(0:00) Introduction by Alka Sharma and guest Neysha Arcelay

(2:00) Impact of trauma, the pandemic, and root causes of burnout

(5:02) Strategies for managing overwhelm and goals

(9:17) Aligning activities with passion and challenging limiting beliefs

(14:16) Balancing hustle culture and understanding extreme stress

(20:48) Preventive health measures and work-life integration

(26:10) Recognizing signs of burnout and the value of a support system

(31:03) Comprehensive tips for dealing with and preventing burnout

(34:05) Life lessons and connecting with Neysha Arcelay

(35:45) Closing remarks on health and success

(36:53) Episode sign-off

Alka Sharma welcomes Roxandra Nechita, who shares her expertise in stress management. Roxandra delves into understanding stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging stress and gaining clarity. She offers strategies and practical tips for managing stress and raising resilient children through her triple transformation approach. The discussion highlights self-love, self-compassion, and setting boundaries, along with parenting leadership and avoiding common mistakes. Roxandra advises on preventing rebellion, effective communication with children, and supporting overwhelmed mothers. The episode concludes with tools for enhancing parent-child rapport and ways to connect with Roxandra.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode with guest Roxandra Nashet

(1:47) Roxandra Nechita shares her journey in stress management

(3:07) Understanding stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression

(8:16) The importance of acknowledging stress and gaining clarity

(10:41) Strategies and practical tips for managing stress

(15:29) Raising resilient children and Roxandra's triple transformation approach

(23:06) Embracing self-love, self-compassion, and setting boundaries

(30:22) Parenting leadership and avoiding common mistakes

(39:40) Preventing rebellion and communicating effectively with children

(47:38) Supporting overwhelmed mothers and identifying root causes of stress

(51:07) Self-reflection and improvement in parenting

(54:14) Tools for enhancing parent-child rapport

(55:21) Ways to connect with Roxandra Nechita and her community

(56:09) Closing remarks and future episodes

Alka Sharma welcomes Mark Stephen Pooler, who shares his career journey and the pivotal role of public relations for entrepreneurs and startups. Mark discusses his transition to the media industry and the creation of his own PR agency. The conversation covers the importance of budgeting and customizing PR services to fit client needs. They explore the concept of achieving omnipresence in entrepreneurship and offer key insights on effective PR and media strategies. Mark emphasizes the necessity of consistent PR efforts to maintain visibility and success.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Mark Stephen Pooler and career overview

(3:16) The role of PR for entrepreneurs and startups

(6:33) Mark's transition to media and building a PR agency

(11:13) Budgeting and tailoring PR services

(17:29) Achieving omnipresence in entrepreneurship

(22:08) Key insights on PR and media strategies

(27:16) The need for consistent PR efforts

In episode 26, Alka Sharma discusses the importance of taking action and overcoming personal barriers, sharing how individual experiences can shape business ventures. The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial journey, highlighting its inherent challenges and the significance of resilience. Alka addresses the topic of money, exploring the benefits of multiple income streams and debunking common wealth misconceptions. The episode also emphasizes the role of leadership, integrity, and empathy in business success. Communication and self-recognition are highlighted as essential components of entrepreneurship. The episode concludes with closing remarks and information on how to connect with the guest.

(0:00) Taking action and overcoming personal barriers

(3:10) Personal experiences and their impact on business

(5:27) The entrepreneurial journey and its challenges

(8:51) Money, multiple income streams, and wealth misconceptions

(11:51) Leadership, integrity, and empathy in business

(18:13) Communication and self-recognition in entrepreneurship

(22:46) Closing remarks and guest information

Alka Sharma introduces the guest and provides their background, setting the stage for a discussion on youth mental health, self-acceptance, and identity. They explore the impact of peer pressure and emphasize the importance of mindset in children's success. The conversation shifts to redefining failure, encouraging the embrace of learning experiences. They address the challenges young entrepreneurs face and debunk common myths surrounding them. The episode wraps up with contact information and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and guest background

(2:06) Addressing youth mental health, self-acceptance, and identity

(10:48) The impact of peer pressure and the importance of mindset in children's success

(19:31) Redefining failure and embracing learning experiences

(26:02) Entrepreneurship challenges and myths about young entrepreneurs

(28:59) Contact information and closing remarks

Alka Sharma kicks off the episode by sharing her journey into podcasting before introducing guest Rolando Francis. Rolando discusses his background, the challenges he's overcome, and how he found his purpose. They explore the role of intuition in identifying opportunities and selecting the right clients. The conversation shifts to the significance of service in business and ministry, as well as the impact of social media. Rolando highlights the importance of adaptability and brand identity, discussing how to elevate a brand and enhance customer experience. The episode concludes with key lessons from Rolando's journey, information on connecting with him, and expressions of gratitude.

(0:00) Episode introduction and welcome

(0:39) Alka's journey into podcasting and guest introduction: Rolando Francis

(3:15) Rolando's background, overcoming challenges, and finding purpose

(10:39) Intuition, opportunities, and choosing the right clients

(18:44) Service in business, ministry, and the role of social media

(24:20) Adaptability and brand identity essentials

(27:59) Elevating brand and the importance of customer experience

(40:17) Final question: Key lessons from Rolando's journey

(45:11) How to connect with Rolando Francis

(46:50) Episode conclusion and gratitude

Alka Sharma welcomes Tracy Fines, who shares her journey in real estate, beginning with her accidental start in the industry. Tracy delves into her backstory, highlighting the challenges and family struggles she faced early in life. She recounts her turning point from hitting rock bottom to achieving a sense of freedom, illustrating how these experiences shaped her approach to real estate investing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing struggles as opportunities for growth, offering listeners valuable insights into resilience and personal development within the realm of entrepreneurship.

(0:00) Introduction and Tracy Fines' Journey in Real Estate

(1:23) Tracy Fines' Backstory and Accidental Start in Real Estate Investing

(2:16) Overcoming Early Life Challenges and Family Struggles

(6:53) From Rock Bottom to Freedom: Tracy's Turning Point

(9:03) Embracing Struggles as Growth Opportunities