Be Your Own Loud

For a lot of people, shoes are simply a fashion accessory.

But for millions all over the world, shoes are a basic necessity and a beacon of hope.

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Manny Ohonme, the founder, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes (they’ve distributed over 8 million pairs of shoes to date!). Manny explains why shoes are a symbol of hope that help people to dream big. He also shares how he has managed to make a global impact, even though he had nothing to give away when first starting out.

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Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and received his first pair of shoes from a “Good Samaritan” at age nine. Those shoes became a symbol of hope as Manny started playing basketball, earned a college scholarship in the U.S., and began a successful career in the technology industry. In 2003, Manny and his wife, Tracie, founded Samaritan’s Feet International, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes. Now, over 8 million pairs of shoes have been distributed in 108 nations and over 450 U.S. cities.

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Want to see your team succeed? Find ways to show each person that you care about who they are and who they become. 

In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with a special guest: his brother, Tim Halloran. Tim is a 3X State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. Now, Tim is sharing powerful coaching philosophies for creating a cohesive team culture. He explains ways to make your team members feel appreciated, capable of making their own decisions, and help them grow through self-reflection.

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Tim Halloran is a 3x State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. In addition to currently coaching the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Portage Central High School, Tim has also coached at Albion College, Kalamazoo College, and local clubs’ teams. He has coached numerous athletes who’ve been recognized as all-state, Dream Team, and All-American.

You’re the narrator of your life story. What you believe becomes your reality.

Control your mind = control your life!

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Chukky Okobi, an eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion, Tedx Speaker, mindset coach, and NLP master practitioner and trainer at Basic Instructions. Chukky shares powerful ways to achieve mind mastery, master your emotions, and build a strong rapport with yourself.

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An eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, Chukky Okobi is an emotional intelligence and integrative psychology professional, using his psychology expertise not only as a keynote and motivational speaker, but mainly as a mental performance coach for venture capitalists, startup founders, entrepreneurs, and current/former pro athletes. Through his own professional journey through business, college, and professional sports, Chukky has the personal experience to guide other ambitious corporate leaders to recognize that Success is Simple…if you know the Basic Instructions of Mind Mastery.

Live life as an optimist, and you’ll start to see every day as a precious gift!

In this episode, your host Matt Halloran is on the other side of the mic! He’s interviewed by Steve Ody, host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. Matt shares his exciting life journey: childhood lessons from his mother, his early passion for radio, his time in the U.S. Navy, and the origin of ProudMouth. But most importantly, he tells you how he faced the toughest times of his life with a smile.

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Steve Ody is the director of Citrus Travel and host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. As an entrepreneur, Steve is deeply passionate about making a difference and building relationships for the long term. Being results-driven and customer-focused, he has a proven track record in developing and driving sales and marketing initiatives (off and online) in intensely competitive commercial environments. Steve is also a first-class communicator and an expert in developing and sustaining working relationships (internal and external) at senior levels across different sectors.

Do you feel like you have to sacrifice time with your family to be a successful business owner? 

The good news is that there are enough hours in a day to be an outstanding father and entrepreneur.

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Jeff Lopes, the founder of numerous seven- and eight-figure corporations, host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc., life coach, and best-selling author. As a proud father of two, husband, and entrepreneur for the past 25 years, Jeff is here to help fellow entrepreneurs find the perfect balance between their family and business.

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Jeff Lopes has founded numerous companies from inception to seven- and eight-figure corporations. Included in these are TrueBlue Homes, a portfolio of vacation rentals properties across the Northern parts of Ontario, Canada; and Kimurawear, a boxing / martial-arts equipment brand. Jeff is currently the host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc. Over the past four years, Jeff has coached countless entrepreneurs in balancing the obstacles of fatherhood and entrepreneurship to achieve higher levels of success in both areas.

Want to live a life of fulfillment and impact? Start believing that your dreams should be real!

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Jerome Myers, the preeminent authority on dream realization, founder and head coach of Myers Methods, founder of Dream Catchers, and host of podcasts Multifamily Missteps and Dreamcatchers. Jerome will inspire you to ditch a life of practicality to live out your wildest dreams. 

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Jerome Myers is the preeminent authority of dream realization. A believer that dreams can, and should be real, Jerome left corporate America when he realized that his role offered financial gain but little significance. He is the founder and head coach of Myers Methods and has been featured in Business Insider, Black Enterprise, and numerous podcasts. Today, Jerome and his company help other apex performers find their calling and live every day on purpose by harnessing the power of his model for a Centered Life, what he calls “the Red Pill.”

Define your WHY, weave it into your brand’s DNA, and the rest will follow.

Because purpose-driven brands = magnetically attracted brand lovers

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Brent Baldwin, founder of NYOO Agency, fractional CMO, and a 2020 Cult Brand Honoree. Brent explains how you can easily articulate a vision, mission, and purpose that makes your ideal clients fall in love with your brand.

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During his 20-year career, Brent Baldwin has helped some of the biggest purpose-driven brands in the world, such as The Harlem Globetrotters, Chick-fil-A, and Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up campaign, uncover insightful truths so they can deliver on their purpose. Brent is uniquely skilled at seeing the story behind the data and translating it into complete marketing strategies.

Want to rise above the misinformation within your industry, so you can educate your audience with the truth?

Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo.

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Kristen Yoder, a 16-year cannabis industry veteran, media personality, speaker, and host of The CannaBS Detector Podcast. Kristen shares how she has become a trusted authority by educating her audience on the often overlooked and unexpected intricacies that come along with entering the newly regulated cannabis landscape.

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Kristen Yoder, featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, USA Today, and named one of Marijuana Venture Magazine’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Cannabis,” is a 16-year Los Angeles industry veteran. Kristen’s popularity as an outspoken and trusted authority on a variety of subjects has led her to teaching classes, speaking at events, on podcasts, in print, and online media both nationally and internationally. Kristen is passionate about advising/preparing her clients for the unique intricacies and quagmires often overlooked and unexpected by those entering the newly regulated cannabis landscape.

“Manifestos are the rallying cries, anthems, mantras, North Stars and noble constitutions of organizations — the unique why’s that can fundamentally change [your] future course and the way [you] engage with [your] people and customers.”  –– Charles Blackwell

In this episode, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe talk to Charles Blackwell, chief manifester at Manifesto Destiny. As a 30-year verteran of copy writing, Charles is an expert in crafting corporate manifestos that encourage customers and stakeholders to buy in, not just buy. He talks about the importance of articulating your brand messaging through a manifesto and shares ways to incorporate it into all forms of your internal and external marketing.

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Over three long decades, Charles Blackwell’s advertising work was celebrated at the Clios, Marketing Awards, Bessies, Applied Arts, IBAs and the London International Advertising Festival. He worked as a copywriter and creative director at major agencies in London, New York, and Calgary. Finishing his advertising career with a decade at Cult, Charles was responsible for overall copy direction and strategic development for high profile clients across North America and beyond. He now dedicates himself exclusively to the creation of corporate manifestos.

Self-discovery is the first step to influencing real change. It gives you a clarity of vision, enables you to share your story, and, ultimately, make a bigger impact.

In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to David Schmeikal, brand strategist, poet, coach, and host of The Gyst Life podcast. They discuss why now, more than ever, experts need to rise above the noise to communicate their values, beliefs, and knowledge to make the world a better place.

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