Amy P. Kelly is the Vice President of Consulting for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author with Jon Gordon of the USA Today Best Seller "Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult" &  "The Energy Bus Field Guide" a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy.

Amy and I discuss how she got connected with the legndary Jon Gordon and some of the amazing takeaways from her USA Today Best Selling Book "Difficult Conversations".

Connect with Amy P. Kelly:

• Website: Amy P. Kelly
• LinkedIn: Amy P. Kelly
• IG: Amy P. Kelly
• Book: Difficult Conversations

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Terry C. Carney, Sr. is the founder of Platinum City Golden West Entertainment.

Terry discusses his latest project, "Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic," which he directed and produced in collaboration with Ice-T. The documentary is a call to action, igniting conversations on mental health and gun violence.

Terry and I discuss his amazing story from the tough streets of Los Angeles to the global stage of film and music, the gun epidemic facing America today, the root causes of the gun problem and how the problems can be fixed.

Terry C. Carney Sr.'s story is an inspiring tale of triumph, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of social impact.

Connect with Terry C. Carney, Sr.:

• Website: Terry C. Carney, Sr.
• Trailer: Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic
• Promo: Ice T Promoting the Documentary
• Book: Last Man Standing

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode140

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Matt Arroyo is an entrepreneur, a retired UFC / MMA fighter & ADCC competitor, a husband, a father of 3, a Christian, and Coach.

In 2007, Matt was on the Ultimate Fighter Reality Show Season 6, making it to the semifinals that led him to be awarded a UFC Contract. Matt is also a featured character in the UFC video game "UFC Undisputed 2009".

Matt won the ADCC Trials in 2014 which earned him a spot in ADCC 2015 (the olympics of no gi Jiu Jitsu) in Brazil.

Matt is the owner of Gracie Tampa South MMA Academy in Tampa, Florida that serves over 500 students. He developed 2 UFC fighters (Billy Quarantillo and Matt Frevola) and corners them in the UFC each year all around the world.

Matt created an online education platform teaching BJJ Athletes his systems and teaching digital courses and seminars to Martial Arts School Owners on how to explode their businesses.

In this episode, Matt and I discuss how he discovered Jiu Jitsu after his college baseball career and a brief stint of selling life insurance. How a Royce Gracie Seminar led him to discover BJJ, how the "Monsta Lobsta" ultimately lead him to the UFC, the books that most influenced his life, and the daily routines he implements to create a successful day.

Connect with Matt Arroyo:

• Website: Matt Arroyo
• IG: @MattArroyoMMA
• Website: The Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Angelo Cataldi was legendary voice of Philadelphia sports fans for 33 years as the host of The Morning Show on Sports Talk 94.1 WIP

For 33 years, Angelo lit the fire on the radio that fueled the most passionate sports fans in America. 

Angelo and I discuss his new book LOUD: “How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America."

We talk all things Philly sports: Buddy Ryan, the Eagles Super Bowl Win, 1993 Phillies, the 2008 Phillies, the Eagles' crushing loss to Tampa in the NFC Championship Game at the Vet, AI, Jason Kelce, his dream golf foursome and of course the craziness of the Wing Bowl. 

Connect with Angelo Cataldi:

• Website: Angelo Cataldi
• Book: Loud
• Twitter / X: Angelo Cataldi

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode139

Built Not Born is 3 years old!

Thank you for being a listener. I really appreciate you being here.

The Next Wave of interviews launches this week. We will be joined by Philly Sports Radio legend Angelo Cataldi, UFC Fighter Matt Arroyo, and our first comedian.

Thank you for all the feedback and ideas on how to make the show even more relevant and impactful.

Our goal is to bring you amazing, thought provoking guests that share the ideas, tactics and strategies that made them who they are and helped them over come the obstacles that life confronted them with.

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode138

Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Consulting.

Kate is the author of, "Do What You Love - A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job."

Kate and her team are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves by providing training, coaching, and consulting services, including Floyd’s cornerstone Dream Manager Program based on Matthew Kelly’s bestselling book.

Kate is a sought after speaker and has worked with brands such as GoDaddy, Entrepreneur.com, & StartUpNation.com.

Kate and I discuss why everyone is an artist, the benefits of finding a creative outlet and how to find the time and the courage we need to live our creative best life.

Connect with Kate Volman:

• Website: Kate Volman
• Book: Do What You Love
• LinkedIn: Kate Volman
• IG: Kate Volman

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode137

Guy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley icon, renowned entrepreneur, and the chief evangelist of Canva. Guy is the creator of the “Remarkable People” podcast.

Working alongside the legendary Steve Jobs, Guy was the Chief Evangelist of Apple and one of Apple’s original employees and played a pivotal role in the marketing of the Macintosh computer. He also served as a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Guy is the author of Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books.

Guy has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

Guy and I discuss his latest book "Think Remarkable", how surfing conditions play a role when he schedules meetings, how to develop a growth mindset, the books that changed the way he looked at the world and why Steve Jobs did not want Guy to get an advanced copy of the legendary “Think Different” commercial that launched the Macintosh computer

Connect with Guy Kawasaki:

• Website: Guy Kawasaki
• Podcast: Remarkable People Podcast
• Book: Think Remarkable
• Course: How to Be Remarkable

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode136

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Ryron Gracie is head instructor at Gracie University in Torrance, California.

Ryron is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the eldest son of Rorion Gracie, the creator of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).

Ryron and I discuss how to thrive in adversity, how to create a survival mindset and the evolution that led Ryron and his brother Rener to create Gracie Combatives 2.0.

Ryron also tells a story he never told before about his time living with his grandfather, GM Helio Gracie on his ranch in Brazil and his time training at a local academy.

Connect with Ryron Gracie:

IG:  Ryron Gracie

Twitter:  Ryron Gracie

Website:  www.GracieUniversity.com

Website: Gracie Combatives 2.0

Podcast: Built Not Born (#63)- Ryron Gracie: Mindset, Will Power & The Present Moment

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode135

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Best Selling author Donald Robertson returns to Built Not Born to talk about his latest book, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor".

Donald is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graphic novel "Verissimus".

Donald and I discuss his creative process, his thoughts on why Marcus does NOT mention Seneca in The Meditations, why Stoicism has grown in popularity and why anger is bad fuel.

Connect with Donald Robertson:

• Website: Donald Robertson
• Book: Marcus Aurelius, The Roman Emperor
• Book: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
• Book: Verissimus: A Graphic Novel
• IG: Donald Robertson
• Facebook: Donald Robertson

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

#Episode134

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Stephanie LaFlora is serial entrepreneur, storyteller, marketer, and creator.

Stephanie the founder of Crownhunt and is on a quest to help under-resourced entrepreneurs thrive. 

Stephanie has closed over $4 Million in funding for small businesses.

Stephanie is on a mission to help increase funding for under-resourced entrepreneurs, improve their brand, and reach their authentic audience.

Stephanie and I discuss what it's like to leave a successful corporate career to start a small business as a minority female, during a global pandemic, while pregnant.

Connect with Stephanie LaFlora:

• LinkedIn:  Stephanie LaFlora
• Instagram:  Stephanie LaFlora
• Website:  Crownhunt

"Life Is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

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