We’re all unique, and we have lived a life that no one has ever lived in history. Each of us has unique experiences from the moment we were born, and that inherent uniqueness defines our value, and it’s what is referred to as your Authentic Awesome. Your authentic awesomeness is a gift to the world, and you uncover it by stepping into your story. When you find your authentic voice, your story will feel real and come to life. You'll be able to tell your story in a way that impacts and is relatable. This will allow you to step into your truth and operate in your highest and best self. Your story has the power to empower you and others who are waiting for your gift.

Join the conversation with Nathan Kettler as he shares his journey and how you can find your authentic awesomeness to help you live your best life. Nathan is the Advocate of Awesome (AoA), and he teaches people how to turn their gifts into goals so they have more to give to the people they love and serve. He’s passionate about mentoring and helping people find their most authentic selves.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:36] Nathan’s backstory

[02:16] What Nathan does an AoA (Advocate OF Awesome)

[03:11] The motivation behind Nathan passion for marketing and networking

[06:01] Common struggles that people face in marketing and how to overcome them

[07:50] The struggles that Nathan faced before he was able to share his story

[11:30] The periodic table of Authentic Awesome

[16:42] Comments and questions from listeners

[19:11] The processes Nathan went through when crafting the periodic table concepts

[32:34] Getting rigid and becoming habitual in the things that you want

[28:24] Setting non-negotiable boundaries around your work

[35:25] What is AoA, and how you can get in touch with Nathan

[41:38] Comments and questions from the listeners

[45:33] What more important Transformation or Achievement

[56:54] The castle of critical doubt and how it makes it hard to get help

[01:06:37] Takeaways from the guest

Notable quotes:

"Success is a skill, it’s not something you’re born with, but it’s something you acquire."

"Our lives and beliefs are because of the stories we tell ourselves."

"Nobody knows how much you care until they know why you care."

"Creativity loves constraints."

"Your authentic awesomeness is a gift to the world."

"Achievement is a by-product of transformation."

"Tell your story until you’re tired of telling it, then tell it ten times more."

Connect With Us!

Nathan Kettler 

Website: https://advocateofawesome.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kettler/

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

Facebook: https://mobile.facebook.com/AdvocateofAwesome/

LJ Haywood

Website: https://ljhaywood.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lj-haywood-podcaster

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/podcasting4bizbuilders

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theljhaywood

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Every person has a passion that they would like to pursue as a career, but many people are afraid of failure or the unknown. We might think that the only way to be successful is to focus on what we are good at but we also need to look at what we are passionate about and nurture our strengths and interests. A pursuit that feels like home, that excites and energizes you, will always bring out the best in you. However, mistakes are part of life and they are deemed to come your way but you can’t shut down when you make one. To be successful, you need to learn how to bounce back from mistakes and overcome them. Otherwise, they will discourage you from pursuing your goals and dreams. 

Join the conversation with Malika Dudley as she shares her career journey and strategies on how you can identify and pursue your passion. Malika is a certified meteorologist, television host, a black belt in karate, a blogger, a former Miss Hawaii, and a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa with two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Speech Communication and French. She is also the host of Communification Podcast, which focuses on the beautification of communication. 

During this episode, you will learn about: 

[02:37] About Malika’s career background and her podcast

[10:28] Malika’s childhood and how she grew up 

[13:25] Some of the challenges that Malika had to overcome getting into her career 

[19:21] How Malika’s first failure in the pageant inspired her to aim higher 

[21:12] Malika’s decision to pursue her passion and how she won the pageant 

[25:37] How planning fits in when you are putting together a goal 

[31:52] Comments and questions from the listeners 

[43:40] The goal for Malika’s podcast Communification Podcast 

[47:20] Showing your true passion and intentions 

[51:57] Monetizing your podcast through affiliates 

[01:01:12] Doing it right in relationship Marketing 

[01:15:42] Identifying what you love and putting yourself out there 

[01:19:21] Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs 

[01:22:56] Final words from the guest 

Notable quotes: 

"Impacting people is the real price for success."

"It’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them."

"Practice makes progress." 

"If you show your true passion and intentions, it will come back to you."

"People can judge you, but no one has ever judged you worse than yourself."

Connect With Us

Malika Dudley 

Podcast: https://www.communificationpodcast.com/ 

Website: http://lifesswell.com/ 

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MalikaDudley? 

LJ Haywood 

Website: https://ljhaywood.com/ 

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lj-haywood-podcaster 

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/podcasting4bizbuilders 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theljhaywood 

*****Thank you so much for listening. 

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Lack of self-acceptance can undermine your success in many aspects of life, including your business. Self-acceptance is all about how you act toward yourself, and it’s often the biggest obstacle to success, especially among people who already have good access to resources such as money and knowledge. Learning how to accept your flaws will help you thrive in your life and business. Greatness starts from within, and self-acceptance is the root of every greatness. Accepting your whole person and breaking the cycle of negativity will open you up to positive abundance. Join the conversation with Brandyn Cottingham as he shares his experiences and powerful lessons on self-acceptance to help you live your best life. Brandy is a former Marine musician, and he has worked as an audio engineer, social activist, and Quant/investment banker. Today Brandy is a partner of the capital group, and he’s working to make the world more equitable for humanity. 

During this episode, you will learn about; 

[01:00] Brandyn career background 

[04:28] Brandy childhood life and his encounters 

[08:29] L.J backstory and how he ended up in Airforce 

[11:22] How Brandy got into Marine musician band 

[17:56] Learning the best stuff from the worst leaders 

[24:04] Brandyn’s Experience that led him to lose trust in himself 

[30:20] How Brandyn dealt with the situation when his marine career slipped away 

[36:54] Brandyn journey that led to his transformation and to who he’s today 

[41:22] The pivot point that got Brandyn to his spirit of influence

[46:02] How Brandyn became an activist 

[51:00] How Brandyn and his partner were able to finance their project 

[58:23] The Struggles Brandyn experienced when he got into investment banking industry 

[69:20] Quantitative analysis and how they use it to build case studies to design projects 

[71:32] The beneficiaries of the case studies and how they fund the projects 

[80:19] How Brandyn was able to rebuild his self-worth and self-acceptance 

[86:17] Takeaways from the guest

Notable quotes:

"Because something bad happened to you, it doesn’t mean that who you’re." 

"Currency is the language of business, and finance is the projection of how money work"

"Until you start working with someone, you can’t know what they’re made of."

"If you hang around something too long, you become that thing."

"Money and wealth isn’t about the price. It’s about understanding the total cost and what you need to make the assets run."

"You’re your emotions, and they’re not something to suppress; they’re something to take information from."

Connect With Us: 

Brandyn Cottingham 

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/brandyn.cottingham. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandyn-cottingham- 

LJ Haywood 

Website: https://ljhaywood.com/ 

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lj-haywood-podcaster 

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theljhaywood 

*****Thank you so much for listening. 

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Corey Dissin is the undisputed heavyweight champion of content, and he’s rocking and rolling on LinkedIn. In his coaching business, he provides guidance to help both professionals and entrepreneurs scale their personal brands and their selling strategies through marketing and business coaching. 

KEY NUGGETS

[02:40] Why taking your business out there should be a priority

[05:15] Why indeed LinkedIn is not indeed

[07:07] How to build your business on LinkedIn

[12:00] Corey’s career backstory

[20:50] Corey’s mentors that have inspired him to be who he’s today

[22:07] Listeners to share their experiences

[32:52] The plan that Corey had in place in preparation for his new career in business coaching

[34:41] Some of the early handles that Corey went through and how he overcame them

[37:38] How to be a champion for your business

Notable quotes

"You can have time off, but there are no days off in the entrepreneurial world."

"It’s always up to you to take action every day to stay on top of mind."

"In any entrepreneurial venture, there’s always going to be bullies and haters"

"Go get it!"

Connect With Us: 

Corey Dissin

Website: https://coreydissin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydissin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/888.corey.84/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GoGetItWithCoreyDissin/?

LJ Haywood

Website: https://ljhaywood.com/

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lj-haywood-podcaster

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/podcasting4bizbuilders

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theljhaywood

*****Thank you so much for listening. 

You can check out this episode and others on BUILD IT BOOTCAMP PODCAST, a top-rated podcast that helps aspiring entrepreneurs who are frustrated with their job to build and scale their businesses. 

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