Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and clutter expert Barbara Hemphill.

Barbara talks to us about Clutter being Postponed Decisions!.

A speaker, writer, and coach, Barbara Hemphill is The Vision Accelerator and founder of Productive Environment Institute. She is passionate about eliminating the physical, digital, and emotional clutter that derails dreams.

Featured on the cover of Top 100 Entrepreneurs & Innovators and a member of 100 Women to Know in America, Barbara began her career in 1978 with a $7 ad in a New York newspaper. Her best-selling book, Taming the Paper Tiger, launched the organizing industry valued at $12.2 billion in 2022. Her world-class expertise, based on "Clutter is postponed decisions®," is delivered virtually by an international team of Certified Productive Environment Specialists. . The New Yorker magazine recently released a story about the impact of the professional organizing industry in American culture.

Her most popular speaking topics are "Taming the Paper Tiger in the Digital Age," and "Less Clutter More Life: Strategies for Increasing Profit, Productivity and Peace of Mind."

Growing up on the second floor of a tenant farmhouse in Nebraska, Barbara learned firsthand the necessity of being organized. Throughout the years, her clients—from ambassadors to artists and everyone in between—have shared how decluttering their physical and emotional lives has improved their relationships, businesses, and creative pursuits.

Hemphill combines her professional insights and her clients' testimonials into her most recent book, Love It Or Lose It: Living Clutter-Free Forever. Her other books include Organizing Paper @ Home, Less Clutter More Life, and Walking with Barbara: 30 Emails from God. She has appeared on NBC's Today Show, CBS's This Morning, CNN, and Good Morning America and in Fast Company, New York Times, Real Simple, and Guideposts

In 2022, Hemphill launched Shepherd's House Ministry in Manipur, India, to build a center that will serve as a residence and a center for ministry and entrepreneurship.

She has been married to Alfred Taylor for 37 years and has three adopted adult children, two stepchildren, and four grandchildren.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to child development expert Kathryn Murray.

Kathryn talks to us about understanding the needs of the brain and the connection to our environment.

Kathryn Murray is passionate about creating opportunities to give children the best possible start in life.

She is proud to be the founder of Future Strong Education Consultancy, based in Australia.

She is the creator of the original Brain-SET Environments Formula™, an early childhood pedagogy grounded in research and over 40 years of personal experience in the education field.

Kathryn is an international environment design expert, child development expert and award-winning early childhood education specialist.

She is a highly sought-after Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator and coach in the education and corporate sectors. Kathryn is an author writing on a range of topics including productive environments, teaching practices, parenting strategies and developing learning environments to support children who have experienced trauma. Kathryn works globally and is grateful to have had the opportunity to support children, educators, teams, leaders and parents to be all they can be.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to tech entrepreneur Dr. Wilson Zehr.

Dr. Wilson talks to us about online techniques for making direct mail faster, easier, and more effective.

Dr. Wilson Zehr is Technology Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and Educator.

Wilson has 20+ years' experience in high technology and telecom - over a decade working with Internet-related (SaaS) products and services. He started his career as a Software Engineer; then expanded into full life-cycle product marketing, program management, strategic alliances, executive leadership, consulting, and teaching at the university level.

Over the course of his career, Wilson has created numerous new products/brands and successfully brought them to market. Wilson has established and managed strategic alliances with a number of the world's largest technology and communications firms. He is a serial entrepreneur who has been part of, started, or advised, more than a dozen technology startups. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Zairmail, Cendix, and Eastern Oregon Ventures.

Dr. Zehr most recently served as faculty for Eastern Oregon University where he taught marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, management, and business policy & strategy. "Dr. Z" previously served as faculty for Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Portland State University (Portland, OR), Concordia University (Portland, OR), Northeastern University (Boston, MA), and Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand).

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to successful entrepreneur Lorraine Ball.

Lorraine talks to us about User Generated Content.

After spending too many years in Corporate America, Lorraine Ball said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings and bad coffee to follow her passion to help small business owners succeed.

Today, this successful entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker, enjoys sharing what she knows about marketing in workshops around the county, in college classrooms and in her weekly podcast More than a Few Words.

She brings creative ideas, practical tips, and decades of real-world experience to every conversation.

In her spare time, she loves to travel, and take photos.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to super-connector Steve Ramona.

Steve talks to us about how to build an inner circle that grows your income.

Steve Ramona, a unique super-connector, specializes in building partnerships through his personalized introductions. These introductions are emails and include video explanations, adding a personal touch to each connection.

Steve's introductions have been incredibly successful, resulting in 25 million dollars in deals over the past 11 years. This track record speaks volumes about the value he brings to each connection. Steve has a podcast, Doing Business with a Servant's Heart, with an audience of over 40,000 people per episode and growing!

He also has a TV show called Together We Serve, which has a 1.2 million monthly audience. Steve's shows mostly feature CEOs, founders, Presidents, and Entrepreneurs with incredible stories. Steve finds great people to partner with through these shows and introduces partnerships/collaborations.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and creator Igor Vainshtein.

Igor talks to us about his board game Entrepreneurpoly.

Igor Vainshtein's journey began when he migrated from the USSR to Australia at the young age of ten. By 17, he had launched his first business, setting the stage for an impressive entrepreneurial career. His passion for technology led him to become a CTO, specializing in enterprise software implementations—yet it was a chance encounter with golf that sparked a whole new chapter of innovation.

Igor started by building indoor golf centers, then pivoted to e-commerce and manufacturing in China, experiencing a remarkable tenfold growth during the pandemic. In 2021, he expanded his ventures to the United States, settling in Dallas, Texas, where he sold his company within a year of launching it.

Not one to slow down, Igor founded 24/7 Golf—which was sold to GOLFTEC—and launched GolfTrak.app, further cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking disruptor in the golf and tech industries. He is also the author of two books—Practical Manifestation and Agile Manifestation—and the creator of the entrepreneurial board game, Entrepreneurpoly.

From young immigrant to seasoned founder, Igor's story is a testament to vision, adaptability, and the power of embracing opportunity wherever it arises.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and AI Empowered Business Specialist Regina Andler.

Regina talks to us about find your authentic marketing voice and breaking free from marketing templates .

Regina Andler is an AI Empowered Business Specialist who helps coaches and consultants differentiate themselves and attract more clients using her proprietary The Unicorn Factor™ methodology.

She has over 20 years' experience as an entrepreneur having had traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, online businesses, and multiple multi-level marketing businesses. She is a Certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer and certified in Wholebeing Positive Psychology.

Prior to having her own businesses, Regina worked in corporate world and moved from the ground up the corporate ladder in the tech field.

Today she uses all of her knowledge and experience from her past and her training to help entrepreneurs avoid the mistakes she made along the way with her Autumn Ascent Consulting LLC company. Regina lives in New Hampshire with her husband Eliot and their "kids", the crazy but adorable mutt Ryder and the psycho kitty Syd.

For fun Regina loves spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, playing golf and she is an avid obstacle course racer.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and mental health expert Dr. Charryse Johnson.

Dr. Charryse talks to us about making peace with your ADHD/Neurodiversity.

Dr. Charryse Johnson, LCMHC, NCC, is an author, keynote speaker, and expert mental health consultant committed to helping others step into a new field of vision. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health, inclusivity, and neuroscience.

She is the founder of Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness and has authored the book Expired Mindsets, a guided journal titled Mindset Matters, and the ebook Embrace: 28 Days of Self-Love.

As a clinician, she has worked with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and is adept at helping individuals navigate challenging life transitions and identity development.

Dr. Johnson holds a B.A. in both Vocal Music and Human Development and Family Studies, an M.A. in Professional Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in crisis and trauma.

As an executive wellness consultant, she supports non-profits, educational institutions, and corporations looking to develop strategic initiatives that center on leadership, inclusivity, and mental health.

Dr.Charryse is a frequent advocate and advisor for national radio shows and news stations in Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas. You can find her knowledge and insights featured in publications such as BRAINZ Magazine, Romper, Prevention, and CNBC.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Illustrator Andrew Matthews.

Andrew talks to us about how we rebound from disappointment and disaster.

Andrew Matthews is a globally celebrated author whose books, including the iconic BEING HAPPY!, have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into 48 languages. With a gift for simplifying complex ideas, Andrew has become a sought-after speaker, addressing over 1,000 corporations across 30 countries on topics such as attitude, workplace happiness, and resilience. His impressive client list features global giants like McDonald's, Lenovo, Honda, Dell, Intel, HSBC, Motorola, Wal-Mart, and Citibank.

Andrew's engaging style resonates with a diverse audience, from CEOs and surgeons to teenagers and even prisoners. His latest book, BOUNCING BACK! - How We Rebound from Disaster and Disappointment, is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and practical strategies for overcoming life's challenges. The book is available on Amazon in hardcopy, eBook, and Audible formats.

In addition to his writing and speaking accomplishments, Andrew is an accomplished artist. His 12 books are richly illustrated with his own whimsical cartoons, adding a unique and personal touch to his work.

Having completed over 5,000 media interviews across five continents, Andrew is a familiar and trusted voice in personal development and resilience. He lives in Queensland, Australia, with his wife and publisher, Julie.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to business advisor Genevieve Hawkins.

Genevieve talks to us about Creating elephants with others - Getting out of your own way.

Genevieve Hawkins is a business owner turned Corporate Executive turned business advisor on mental health, psychological safety and conflict in the workplace.

She is the author of Mentally at Work and Shrinking Elephants and is passionate about helping people shrink the proverbial elephants that are blocking individual and business potential.