Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.

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  • Ep. 4: Stephanie Matthews - String Candy CEO
    Your dreams are probably not going to look like what everyone else thinks they should. Stephanie Matthews’ dreams are a powerful example of that. Stephanie made the choice to change her career focus to pursue what everyone (including her) thought was a long-shot career path, that of becoming a professional musician. She had the talent, no doubt about that, but the odds of her making it professionally were clearly not in her favor. It’s important to listen to those who care about you. But you can also listen too much. Stephanie’s story highlights the difficult decisions that sometimes come from following your dreams.
    TWEET: Taking the more difficult path and the fruit it bears, on this episode of #ChasingDreams
    Is it possible to “hit the top” when pursuing your dreams? Many people think it is possible to entirely fulfill your every dream. It could be possible, depending on what the dream is. But Stephanie is one of the most successful people you’ll ever hear of in her field, but she’s quick to say that she won’t ever hit the top. Why? Because she believes that in order to keep growing, she can’t become content with where she is in life. She’s got to keep pushing forward, stretching herself in terms of skills and personal growth. Even though she’s living her dream, she’s still pressing on. That’s an admirable trait in anyone. Find out more about Stephanie’s drive to succeed in this episode.
    The choice to pursue a dream that was against the odds. Stephanie Williams challenged herself in ways she didn’t fully understand when she chose to educate herself to become a professional musician. Especially in the genre she chose: Classical music. Stephanie’s determination was purely an outgrowth of her love for music and the dream of performing on a big scale. You could search high and low to find an “against the odds” example that is more impressive than hers, and you would come up short. She made her dream come true, but not without the bumps and bruises that the long, hard road of getting there has given her. Hear her story, what keeps her going, and how she’s not satisfied with standing still, on this episode of Chasing Dreams.
    Everyone has regrets, but Stephanie Williams would not change a thing. Most of us have a handful of mistakes or misjudgments we’ve made that we wish we could go back and do over. But not Stephanie Williams. In her journey to becoming a professional musician and CEO of StringCandy, she’s made plenty of mistakes. But her perspective on those mistakes is not one of wishing for a do-over. She believes that every one of those mistakes and the circumstances around them are what have contributed to her being who she is and to her getting to where she is. Without them, or with changes to them, she thinks the outcome would have been very different. Her interesting perspective on the mistakes she’s made gives a fresh spin to her story. You’ll want to hear it.
    Advice for those who want to pursue their dreams… from someone who has achieved hers. The hard road to becoming a professional musician was entirely worth it to Stephanie Williams. There’s nothing she regrets about the path she’s been on. When asked what advice she would give to people just starting out on the road toward their dreams, she says to make sure that you’re going for the dreams you want, not those others expect of you. She acknowledges that it’s very hard to butt heads with parents or loved ones who don’t understand or believe in your dream, but in the end, she says you can’t live your life for other people. You’ve got to do what is true to you, so get on with it.
    TWEET: Don’t live your life for other people… Stephanie Matthew’s story
    OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:06] Explanation of some “strange” things you may hear in this episode.
    [1:12] Thanks for listening and updates on Aimee’s personal photo challenge.
    [2:53] Introduction of Stephanie Matthews, a gal who’s living her dreams now when it wasn’t always the case.
    [4:56] Why Aimee
    52 min
  • Ep. 3: Steven Mitchell – Blue Rain World

    Many people want to be the CEO of their own thing. That’s OK. It’s actually a great thing. Steve Mitchell is one of the people who wanted that, but not at the expense of relationships and collaboration. His company, Blue Rain World, works to collaborate with other companies and people to make the products and causes they support successful, while providing opportunities for more than just his company. You’ll get to hear a lot more about Steve and his vision for producing valuable products and making a difference in the world at the same time, on this episode of Chasing Dreams.

    TWEET: See it. Believe it. Do it. ~ Steve Mitchell, on the #ChasingDreams podcast

    Your past does impact your present, but it doesn’t have to impact your future.

    Steve Mitchell knows the powerful pull and impact of the past. He grew up in a very poverty-stricken environment and as a result had what he calls some “mindset” issues that held him back from believing that he could accomplish anything worthwhile. Steve didn’t believe that he had what it took. He didn’t believe that someone with his background was good enough or talented enough to do big things. He had to step beyond those pains from the past, to push toward his dreams in spite of them. It’s a lesson many of us need to learn, and Steve will inspire us in that direction, on this episode.

    TWEET: Don’t let your past cripple your future. You are bigger than that ~ Lessons from Steve Mitchell

    Making the transition from part time bootstrapper to full time entrepreneur.

    Steve Mitchell was working hard to make his dream become a reality, on a part time basis. He believed that if he put as much work into the dream on a part time basis as he did into his part time job he was working to support himself, he’d be able to move his dream to a place that it could support him. So he got to work. It wasn’t easy. It took a long time. But Steve was able to move into a full time position, running his own company, and hasn’t looked back since. What is your part-time dream that you would love to work on full time? You can do it just like Steve did, and you can get some great inspiration from Steve’s story by listening to this episode.

    When chasing your own dream, how do you deal with the fact that there’s no safety net?

    Part of the appeal of a 9 to 5 job at an established company is the predictability of the paycheck, the health care benefits, the reasonable security that the regular employment provides. But Steve Mitchell didn’t feel that way. He was working for an established company, doing stuff that was pretty fun, but realized that his time there was limited when he was called into a supervisor’s office. The things he was corrected about showed him that his level of creativity and vision was outpacing the company he worked for. That’s when he decided that he had to step out into his own business. Hear Steve’s story and find out how his company, Blue Rain World is not only producing clothing but also changing the world with its efforts.

    Making a difference in communities and for causes all around the world.

    Steve Mitchell believes in giving back because he remembers the poverty he came out of and the terrible impact it can have on people who are stuck there. Blue Rain sponsors events to raise awareness, as well as immediately addressing issues in the world today. The #Erase campaigns also focus on "Erasing" certain diseases, stereotypes, social issues, etc. through various charity events. The company even has mobile teams that travel to different communities throughout the world, providing resources for those in need. They provide food, clothing, and love to the people of the community, reaching out to give back. Find out more about Blue Rain World’s charity events and activities, on this episode of Chasing Dreams, with Aimee J.

    TWEET: Steve Mitchel, An #entrepreneur who remembers where he’s been and is committed to

    39 min
  • Ep. 3: Steven Mitchell - Blue Rain World
    Many people want to be the CEO of their own thing. That’s OK. It’s actually a great thing. Steve Mitchell is one of the people who wanted that, but not at the expense of relationships and collaboration. His company, Blue Rain World, works to collaborate with other companies and people to make the products and causes they support successful, while providing opportunities for more than just his company. You’ll get to hear a lot more about Steve and his vision for producing valuable products and making a difference in the world at the same time, on this episode of Chasing Dreams.
    TWEET: See it. Believe it. Do it. ~ Steve Mitchell, on the #ChasingDreams podcast
    Your past does impact your present, but it doesn’t have to impact your future. Steve Mitchell knows the powerful pull and impact of the past. He grew up in a very poverty-stricken environment and as a result had what he calls some “mindset” issues that held him back from believing that he could accomplish anything worthwhile. Steve didn’t believe that he had what it took. He didn’t believe that someone with his background was good enough or talented enough to do big things. He had to step beyond those pains from the past, to push toward his dreams in spite of them. It’s a lesson many of us need to learn, and Steve will inspire us in that direction, on this episode.
    TWEET: Don’t let your past cripple your future. You are bigger than that ~ Lessons from Steve Mitchell
    Making the transition from part time bootstrapper to full time entrepreneur. Steve Mitchell was working hard to make his dream become a reality, on a part time basis. He believed that if he put as much work into the dream on a part time basis as he did into his part time job he was working to support himself, he’d be able to move his dream to a place that it could support him. So he got to work. It wasn’t easy. It took a long time. But Steve was able to move into a full time position, running his own company, and hasn’t looked back since. What is your part-time dream that you would love to work on full time? You can do it just like Steve did, and you can get some great inspiration from Steve’s story by listening to this episode.
    When chasing your own dream, how do you deal with the fact that there’s no safety net? Part of the appeal of a 9 to 5 job at an established company is the predictability of the paycheck, the health care benefits, the reasonable security that the regular employment provides. But Steve Mitchell didn’t feel that way. He was working for an established company, doing stuff that was pretty fun, but realized that his time there was limited when he was called into a supervisor’s office. The things he was corrected about showed him that his level of creativity and vision was outpacing the company he worked for. That’s when he decided that he had to step out into his own business. Hear Steve’s story and find out how his company, Blue Rain World is not only producing clothing but also changing the world with its efforts.
    Making a difference in communities and for causes all around the world. Steve Mitchell believes in giving back because he remembers the poverty he came out of and the terrible impact it can have on people who are stuck there. Blue Rain sponsors events to raise awareness, as well as immediately addressing issues in the world today. The #Erase campaigns also focus on "Erasing" certain diseases, stereotypes, social issues, etc. through various charity events. The company even has mobile teams that travel to different communities throughout the world, providing resources for those in need. They provide food, clothing, and love to the people of the community, reaching out to give back. Find out more about Blue Rain World’s charity events and activities, on this episode of Chasing Dreams, with Aimee J.
    TWEET: Steve Mitchel, An #entrepreneur who remembers where he’s been and is committed to #GivingBack
    OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:06] Explanation of some “strange”...
    39 min
  • Ep. 2: Jay - The Hiring Process
    The internet world is abuzz with people promoting and seeking entrepreneurship. But that’s not the only route for many dream chasers. Some people are wired to work in a corporate or larger company environment, and they love it! It is actually their dream. In this episode of Chasing Dreams Aimee J. does us all a service by chatting with her friend Jay who is a corporate recruiter. She asks him all kinds of questions having to do with the job market, applying for jobs, resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Jay’s got tons of experience and a great feel for what is effective in the job search and what isn’t. You can hear the entire conversation on this episode of Chasing Dreams.
    TWEET: A corporate recruiter tells you how to stand out in a crowded #JobMarket, in this episode
    You can’t use a cookie cutter approach when applying and interviewing for jobs. What does that mean? It means that every company you apply with has its own unique way of approaching the interviewing and hiring process. While there may not be a way to research each company for specifics of how they go about assessing job candidates, you can do some powerful things to increase your chances of landing the job. One of the most important is researching the company culture and making sure you know how to speak in terms of the company’s language and values. Aimee’s friend Jay is on the show today to explain why this is so important and how it can make you stand out in the crowd of applicants. Jay’s experience as a national recruiter is invaluable on this point, so be sure you listen to this episode.
    If you never hear back from a company where you interviewed, count your blessings. It sounds very strange to say that but it’s true. You want to work for a company where people are the most important resource. That means both employees and job applicants are valued. What is a company communicating to you if you take the time to prepare for a job they’ve advertised, go to an interview, put your best foot forward, but they never contact you at all to let you know about the decision they’ve made. At the very least, they are careless. At worst, they could be tipping their hand to show you that they don’t really care about the people who work for them. If that’s the case, you’re much better off not having that job. Hear more tips like this from Aimee’s buddy Jay, a corporate recruiter with tons of experience and great insights into the hiring process.
    TWEET: When a #ProspectiveEmployer never calls you back after an interview, count your blessings
    It’s time to bust the “Go to College so you can get a job” myth. At one time it probably was true that a college degree could almost guarantee you a job when you graduate, but not anymore. It simply doesn’t work that way. The job markets are flooded with college grads who can’t find work beyond flipping hamburgers. Why? Because there are many, many applicants who have general educations when what employers are seeking are individuals with specific skill sets. For example: If you graduate with a computer science degree but are not fluent in 3 or 4 of the most needed coding languages, you shouldn’t expect to get a job in your field. There are plenty of people who have taken the time to develop specialized skills, many without the college degree, and they will be the ones gobbling up the jobs. In this episode Amiee’s chatting with a corporate recruiter about tips like this that can help you chase your dreams of landing that perfect job. Be sure to listen.
    Is your resume up to date and effective? What does that even mean? Do you know? If you don’t, you can’t expect your job search to go well. Your resume is the very best tool you have to market yourself to a prospective employer and it needs to be written and formatted effectively to showcase your skills, experience, and fit for that particular job. Paired with an effective cover letter it has an even better chance of setting you apart so you can land the job. Today’s...
    54 min
  • Ep. 2: Jay – The Hiring Process

    The internet world is abuzz with people promoting and seeking entrepreneurship. But that’s not the only route for many dream chasers. Some people are wired to work in a corporate or larger company environment, and they love it! It is actually their dream. In this episode of Chasing Dreams Aimee J. does us all a service by chatting with her friend Jay who is a corporate recruiter. She asks him all kinds of questions having to do with the job market, applying for jobs, resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Jay’s got tons of experience and a great feel for what is effective in the job search and what isn’t. You can hear the entire conversation on this episode of Chasing Dreams.

    TWEET: A corporate recruiter tells you how to stand out in a crowded #JobMarket, in this episode

    You can’t use a cookie cutter approach when applying and interviewing for jobs.

    What does that mean? It means that every company you apply with has its own unique way of approaching the interviewing and hiring process. While there may not be a way to research each company for specifics of how they go about assessing job candidates, you can do some powerful things to increase your chances of landing the job. One of the most important is researching the company culture and making sure you know how to speak in terms of the company’s language and values. Aimee’s friend Jay is on the show today to explain why this is so important and how it can make you stand out in the crowd of applicants. Jay’s experience as a national recruiter is invaluable on this point, so be sure you listen to this episode.

    If you never hear back from a company where you interviewed, count your blessings.

    It sounds very strange to say that but it’s true. You want to work for a company where people are the most important resource. That means both employees and job applicants are valued. What is a company communicating to you if you take the time to prepare for a job they’ve advertised, go to an interview, put your best foot forward, but they never contact you at all to let you know about the decision they’ve made. At the very least, they are careless. At worst, they could be tipping their hand to show you that they don’t really care about the people who work for them. If that’s the case, you’re much better off not having that job. Hear more tips like this from Aimee’s buddy Jay, a corporate recruiter with tons of experience and great insights into the hiring process.

    TWEET: When a #ProspectiveEmployer never calls you back after an interview, count your blessings

    It’s time to bust the “Go to College so you can get a job” myth.

    At one time it probably was true that a college degree could almost guarantee you a job when you graduate, but not anymore. It simply doesn’t work that way. The job markets are flooded with college grads who can’t find work beyond flipping hamburgers. Why? Because there are many, many applicants who have general educations when what employers are seeking are individuals with specific skill sets. For example: If you graduate with a computer science degree but are not fluent in 3 or 4 of the most needed coding languages, you shouldn’t expect to get a job in your field. There are plenty of people who have taken the time to develop specialized skills, many without the college degree, and they will be the ones gobbling up the jobs. In this episode Amiee’s chatting with a corporate recruiter about tips like this that can help you chase your dreams of landing that perfect job. Be sure to listen.

    Is your resume up to date and effective? What does that even mean?

    Do you know? If you don’t, you can’t expect your job search to go well. Your resume is the very best tool you have to market yourself to a prospective employer and it needs to be written and formatted effectively to showcase your skills, experience, and fit for that particular job. Paired with an effective cover letter it has an even...

    54 min
  • Ep. 1: Gina J. - Running to the Beat
    It’s an uncontested fact that keeping yourself in shape will yield great results in your life and business. And when it comes to chasing your dreams, poor health is one of the things that could derail you. In this episode Aimee invited her sister, Gina, to come and informally chat with her about running as a great way to stay in shape. Even if you’re not a runner or don’t think you are, you can glean a lot from this episode. Maybe it will inspire you to find the type of exercise that fits your preferences and lifestyle.
    TWEET: Considering becoming a runner? Advice from Aimee and Gina J. on this episode
    Running isn’t always about finishing with a fast time. It’s really only the top performers or professional athletes that try to finish a race or a course within a certain amount of time. For all you Dream Chasers who are considering running simply to stay in shape, the goal will be very different. You may set your goals by running a certain pace, or by simply finishing the course. Whatever goals you choose, you can improve your health significantly by taking up running. In this episode of Chasing Dreams Aimee chats with her sister Gina about their running journey.
    Running should be fun! Both Aimee and her sister Gina believe that running should be a fun thing. It’s hard to imagine for someone who’s never done much running. You see those people laboring away on the side of the road and wonder how it could be fun. The fun is sometimes in the actual run, but also in the fact that you are learning how to endure. When you’re finished with your run, you’ll feel better and be glad. And you’ll be building up a strong mindset that helps you endure not only your daily run, but other aspects of your life as well.
    TWEET: Running should be fun! Here are some tips for how to make it fun
    You can become a runner, really. That doesn’t mean you have to be an ultra marathon runner or a person who runs 10 miles every day. You can start by running for one minute, then walking for the next minute, and running for another minute again. There’s nothing wrong with that kind of pace and could be just as effective as running nonstop. Whatever you do, it’s more than you did the day before and more than you would do if you stayed at home on the couch. The point is that you can get started today getting yourself into better shape, and running is one of the easiest ways to do it. Listen to Aimee and Gina’s tips about getting started on this episode of Chasing Dreams.
    Tips for better runs Just get started - just do it. The more you think about it the more you talk yourself out of it.
    Use running apps or music to keep your mind in a positive place.
    Get good running shoes, not what you get at WalMart.
    Run with someone else: The accountability and companionship make it easier.
    Modify the way you run. One minute running, one minute walking is fine.
    TWEET: How to use power songs to make your daily run better
    OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:06] Explanation of some “strange” things you may hear in this episode.
    [1:13] Introduction to this episode on running!
    [5:19] Why Gina is on the show even though she’s not a professional runner.
    [6:40] How Gina got started running: inspiration from the Boston Marathon.
    [10:26] Different goals in running: and how Aimee J. got started running.
    [13:44] Listening to your body as you run and how to learn to run.
    [18:14] Why anyone can become a runner and how to get started.
    [19:23] A Youtube video that inspired Aimee J. about running.
    [21:45] The importance of using the proper equipment.
    [26:13] The best places to run: safe places and etiquette about running.
    [28:52] Aimee and Gina’s goals for their running.
    [30:32] Why it’s always a good time to run, and how to do it safely.
    [34:34] The favorite songs Aimee and Gina use while running.
    [38:01] Running Apps Aimee and Gina like.
    [41:30] Signing up for races ahead of time to motivate yourself to train.
    [42:21] The importance
    47 min
  • Ep. 1: Gina J. – Running to the Beat

    It’s an uncontested fact that keeping yourself in shape will yield great results in your life and business. And when it comes to chasing your dreams, poor health is one of the things that could derail you. In this episode Aimee invited her sister, Gina, to come and informally chat with her about running as a great way to stay in shape. Even if you’re not a runner or don’t think you are, you can glean a lot from this episode. Maybe it will inspire you to find the type of exercise that fits your preferences and lifestyle.

    TWEET: Considering becoming a runner? Advice from Aimee and Gina J. on this episode

    Running isn’t always about finishing with a fast time.

    It’s really only the top performers or professional athletes that try to finish a race or a course within a certain amount of time. For all you Dream Chasers who are considering running simply to stay in shape, the goal will be very different. You may set your goals by running a certain pace, or by simply finishing the course. Whatever goals you choose, you can improve your health significantly by taking up running. In this episode of Chasing Dreams Aimee chats with her sister Gina about their running journey.

    Running should be fun!

    Both Aimee and her sister Gina believe that running should be a fun thing. It’s hard to imagine for someone who’s never done much running. You see those people laboring away on the side of the road and wonder how it could be fun. The fun is sometimes in the actual run, but also in the fact that you are learning how to endure. When you’re finished with your run, you’ll feel better and be glad. And you’ll be building up a strong mindset that helps you endure not only your daily run, but other aspects of your life as well.

    TWEET: Running should be fun! Here are some tips for how to make it fun

    You can become a runner, really.

    That doesn’t mean you have to be an ultra marathon runner or a person who runs 10 miles every day. You can start by running for one minute, then walking for the next minute, and running for another minute again. There’s nothing wrong with that kind of pace and could be just as effective as running nonstop. Whatever you do, it’s more than you did the day before and more than you would do if you stayed at home on the couch. The point is that you can get started today getting yourself into better shape, and running is one of the easiest ways to do it. Listen to Aimee and Gina’s tips about getting started on this episode of Chasing Dreams.

    Tips for better runs
    • Just get started - just do it. The more you think about it the more you talk yourself out of it.
    • Use running apps or music to keep your mind in a positive place.
    • Get good running shoes, not what you get at WalMart.
    • Run with someone else: The accountability and companionship make it easier.
    • Modify the way you run. One minute running, one minute walking is fine.

    TWEET: How to use power songs to make your daily run better  

    OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:
    • [0:06] Explanation of some “strange” things you may hear in this episode.
    • [1:13] Introduction to this episode on running!
    • [5:19] Why Gina is on the show even though she’s not a professional runner.
    • [6:40] How Gina got started running: inspiration from the Boston Marathon.
    • [10:26] Different goals in running: and how Aimee J. got started running.
    • [13:44] Listening to your body as you run and how to learn to run.
    • [18:14] Why anyone can become a runner and how to get started.
    • [19:23] A Youtube video that inspired Aimee J. about running.
    • [21:45] The importance of using the proper equipment.
    • [26:13] The best places to run: safe places and etiquette about running.
    • [28:52] Aimee and Gina’s goals for their running.
    • [30:32] Why it’s always a good time to run, and how to do it safely.
    • [34:34] The...
    47 min
  • Ep. 0: The Episode That Starts It All

    Get ready for a very special podcast episode. This episode is like no other podcast episode this show will have. Why? Because this episode is less than 10 minutes, features only Aimee J., and answers the 5 W's about the Chasing Dreams podcast: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

    https://youtu.be/FxDH_L_b0lM

    8 min

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