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Do you have a fear of speaking? Join us today to dig deep with Evan Carmichael on the topic of getting over our fears. Stop living a good life and start living a GREAT life. There are a lot of things that you can do to be good. But what does it take to be great? That's one of the things that we'll delve into in this second part of an obsessed-filled episode featuring Evan Carmichael.

Many people aspire to goodness, but few aspire to greatness. Why is this? Is it because they don't believe they have what it takes? Or is it because they don't know what it takes? It is often said that failure is the key to success. This may be true, but it is also important to remember that greatness can come from failure.

It's not enough to be good at something to be great. You must be passionate about it and willing to put in the hard work to get there. In this episode, we'll explore with Evan what it takes to go from being good at something to being great at it, in addition to digging deeper introspectively with the insights about belief and grief from last week's episode!

Evan believes that entrepreneurs can be successful on their own terms. While dealing with some failures and problems, Evan was still able to find success at a young age and now runs a highly successful YouTube channel, is an author of four books, and is recognized by Forbes as a renowned speaker on leadership and social media. Evan is working to solve the world's biggest problem of people not believing in themselves enough through good karma projects and initiatives that have the potential to impact a billion people.

What You Will Learn From This Episode:

00:53 - Too much cannot be a good enough reason

03:59 - Limiting your talents when it could be greater

05:54 - Going after the greatness

10:58 - Stressing over things while grieving

11:50 - Failing to accomplish your goals and dancing towards success

16:39 - Knowing exactly what you don’t want

Resources Mentioned:

Obsessed With Belief, Grief and Evan Carmichael - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obsessed-with-belief-grief-and-evan-carmichael/id1559480972?i=1000569893679

Connect with Evan Carmichael

Website: https://believe.evancarmichael.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Evancarmichael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael

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With this week’s episode, Corinna Bellizzi connects one-on-one with a longtime friend in the not-for-profit space who has taken her story through to a TedX stage. They connect on the path from passion and purpose to communicating a solid, single message on the world’s most coveted stage. For Kayra, that process was fairly straight forward, and hearing her particular story may help you realize that getting on the stage with a TedX talk doesn’t need to be over-complicated.

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Corinna shares the art she bought to support refugees from Kayra’s charity (watch on YouTube for a better view)

03:23 Getting Love Without Borders For Refugees started

07:25 Feature on NBC puts fuel behind Kayra’s speaking career

08:30 Submitting to TedX community in Grand Junction, Colorado at their headquarters

18:43 Summing up our conversation

Kayra Martinez as featured on TedX

TedX: https://www.ted.com/talks/kayra_martinez_using_art_as_a_powerful_medium_to_transform_the_lives_of_refugees_in_greece

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpRBS7tBANU

Love Without Borders For Refugees In Need

Website: http://lovewithoutborders4refugees.com/

Virtual Gallery: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LWBRefugeeArt?ref=search_shop_redirect

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwb4refugees/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/478293189015540

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Breaking the norm in the world of writing and publishing is nothing new to Rhonda Penders, co-founder of Wild Rose Press. With this week's episode, you are taken on a journey to Ireland where Rhonda is presently co-leading a writing tour and workshop over the course of a week. She shares intimate details of the experience she's had thus far, and offers a snapshot of what is to come.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:55 Meet Rhonda Penders and Wild Rose Press

04:08 The Writing Tours, from Greece to Ireland so far

07:45 Writing tours to establish friendships, inspire creativity, and enjoy some vacation time

19:50 The magic of being on-location to inspire you

23:00 Rhonda on collaboration and leading vs. allowing herself to be led on this writing tour

Find out more about Wild Rose Press, including future events like the writing tour discussed in today's episode by visiting https://wildrosepress.com.

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Meet the founder of one of our favorite publishing houses, Eric Reid. Eric is the co-founder of Skinny Brown Dog Media, a company that strategically supports the publishing journey of coaches and business leaders. Eric is a writer, publisher, editor, marketing geek, business strategist and personal branding expert. He helps his clients avoid scammers, while bringing forward their most powerful messages that will support their journeys as speakers and professionals through writing and publishing a book. He provides practical advice on the business models of publishing your work, whether you be a self-published author or one who goes after the big 5 traditional publishers. Julie Lokun & Eric Reid comment on the dangers of vanity presses and how to avoid scammers.

Company Website: https://www.SkinnyBrownDogMedia.com

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

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricGReid

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericgreid

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ericgreid

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Get to know the genius behind the successful podcast, Motorcycles & Misfits. Liza Miller started this podcast back in 2013 in the co-op motorcycle garage she runs in Santa Cruz, California, the Re-Cycle Garage. What started as a passionate conversation with a few misfits after turning a wrench on a Sunday afternoon has become a popular podcast that will clear its 500th episode and over 3 million listens this year.

Motorcycles & Misfits is an inclusive haven for passionate motorcyclists of every stripe, age, and walk of life. You'll hear about Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Stumpy John, and other Re-cycle Garage Misfits. You'll learn how she grew her podcast through attending events, recording on location, selling merch, and getting excellent guests on her show. From stunt riders like Gary Davis who jumped his motorcycle more successfully than Evel Knievel himself, to Hollywood celebrities like Norman Reedus of Walking Dead and Boondock Saints. Norman Reedus even included their band of misfits on the first episode of his motorcycle focused TV show, Ride with Norman Reedus.

00:00 Introducing Liza Miller and Re-Cycle Garage in Santa Cruz, CA

03:20 Julie's secret...

04:50 Liza on keeping her podcast fresh as she nears 500 episodes

06:00 Engaging audience through contests and more

07:43 The history of recording Motorcycles & Misfits in the Re-Cycle Garage, and moving into their studio (with a visual tour on YouTube version of this podcast)

11:00 On getting better sound in your home recording space

13:30 On choosing her band of misfits, cohosts, and regular guests on the show

19:10 Liza's minimalistic approach to editing

27:40 Liza's portable recording studio: Zoom H6

28:45 Leading with purpose first, monetizing second (advertisers + Patreon)

32:20 Using t-shirt rewards as an incentive for members to join the Patreon community of Misfits

34:30 Liza's advice to new podcasters or those that have stagnated

To get a taste of Motorcycles & Misfits, you can check out last week's Podtease! We featured their interview with motorcycling legend, Gary Davis. It was an episode that was almost lost due to technical difficulties, offering Liza and her crew a few lessons about using new, untested technology for an important recording. You'll fall in love with the show, and really want to add their podcast to your queue. Check it out here:

https://themediacasters.com/podtease-motorcycles-and-misfits-liza-miller-gary-davis-the-coolest-interview-we-have-ever-done/

About Re-cycle Garage and Motorcycles & Misfits:

The mission of Re-Cycle Garage in Santa Cruz is to get old motorcycles back on the road and to teach people how to wrench on them. Over the years we have built up an amazing community through our free-to-all motorcycle garage. Our podcast consists of a rotating cast of characters sharing their stories, knowledge and experiences, as well as special guest interviews.

Website: https://motorcyclesandmisfits.com

E-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

Facebook www.facebook.com/recyclesantacruz/

YouTube / Other www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

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In this session Corinna & Jules reflect on Podfest 2022 (where they met in person for the very first time), and then dig into finding your social X-factor and determining the ikigai of your life. By leading with passion, purpose, and understanding what social platforms can best be used to support your journey and your individual goals, you can gain more success. Raylen is passionate about helping people discover that they can do more than they believe they can -- so come kick it with us, find your purpose, and choose to take a greater leap into the social spheres that will support your long-term vision.

00:30 Recapping Podfest 2022 (and meeting in person for the first time)

05:00 Introducing Raylen Davis and his sales & marketing / social media path

06:45 Why ALL of your business shouldn't revolve around social media, but also how it reinforces your business

08:06 The power of social listening for organic knowledge from your audience

09:45 Why your content should focus on what your key audience cares about, and not a direct pitch

15:00 The importance of using YouTube as a major hub for your content strategy (2nd largest search engine after Google)

21:45 Paying for podcasts? Which does Raylen pay for and why?

23:33 Develop entrepreneurial strength - find your long-term path to make revenues you can sustain with joy

24:45 Ikigai - the reason why you wake in the morning. This is a Japanese term that means you know what you love to do, what you're great at and what you can make money at

26:30 What Raylen Davis is obsessed with -- helping people understand they can do more

27:20 I'm woo, but I'm not woo-woo

About Our Guest: Raylen Davis

Raylen Davis is a Sales Coach and has created a community of entrepreneurs looking to elevate their mindset, income, and life. For the past 10 years Raylen has been helping coaches unlock the secret to consistently attracting high-ticket clients and create a life they’re truly excited about.

Raylen Davis' Sites & Socials

Website: elevatedcoachesacademy.com

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

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raylen.davis.77Twitterhttps://twitter.com/RaylenDavis

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/raylendavis/_created/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAajTp9TY6Qi8KzlPS1OHOA

Attend one of Raylen's Workshops for FREE

https://sales.elevatedcoachesmastermind.com/free-workshop

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Meet the original Maverick (a nod to the blockbuster movie Top Gun), Rear Admiral Garry E. Hall. Garry has lived a life on the edge, as a famed helicopter pilot in the US Navy. He has combined a lifetime of experience in leadership with a newer career in media. Above anything, Garry knows that his first priority is his family, and remaining a humble contributor who comes from a service-first perspective. This real maverick has been in battle, led the United States during wartime, and served as the national security advisor to the president. He uses the medium of podcasting to leverage his message of leadership with The Admiral's Almanac. Garry is a sought after speaker for audiences who are hungry for his leadership principles and fascinated with the story of a man who gives his all for country while remained grounded in the roots of family.

It's time to get those earbuds humming as you listen to the incomparable Rear Admiral Garry E. Hall. Join Corinna & Jules as they are surprised (at nearly every turn) by Admiral Garry's wit and his wisdom. This guy is so controversial (at least in his marketing) that his podcast was brushed away by the NSA when he tried to launch it back in 2018. You'll learn why that happened in today's show. His clear intelligence, calm nature, and willingness to share his vast knowledge are led by an incredible wit that keeps you on your toes and guessing. In short, we love Admiral Garry and so will you!

Topics & Time Stamps:

00:00 Introducing Rear Admiral Garry Hall, Podcasters who resurrected his show after being smacked down by the national security administration (NSA)

05:20 Corinna shares Dr. Joseph Maroon's "Square One" as it pertains to balancing your work, spiritual, activity, and

12:10 The Admirals Almanac: Change your leadership, change your life

13:00 Podcast derailed by the NSA in 2018... and restarted in fall 2020

15:10 On remaining humble so you don't stagnate

16:20 Garry's traditional marriage

17:45 The importance of being present

24:30 Garry's changing parenting style: leaving judgment behind, overlooking faults, and loving unconditionally

31:00 Another surprise from REAR Admiral Garry -- his sense of humor is admirable (especially for an admiral)

35:41 Kickin' it with Admiral Garry!

About our guest, Garry E. Hall, Rear Admiral, US Navy (retired)

Rear Admiral Garry Hall is a Navy two-star flag officer with more than 20 years of senior management experience in leading change, strategic planning, building coalitions, operations, program development, and command and control. He successfully transitioned these skills to the private sector -- and now brings forth his incredible wealth of knowledge through the art of podcasting with his podcast, The Admiral's Almanac. Admiral Hall is a sought-after leader, consultant, speaker, and mentor.

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

The Admiral's Almanac Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-admirals-almanac/id1335002068

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Meet the two-time Emmy-Award nominated photographer, producer, and livestreaming afficionado, Tom Langan. Tom may have the nicest equipment of any podcaster that Corinna & Jules have yet interviewed, and he'll tell you all about what makes his gear stand out during our interview. For a deeper dive into the technology, and to see his video setup -- you'll want to tune in to this full-length, unedited interview on YouTube. The audio-only version is roughly 1/2 the length, given that no visuals are included and some of this interview would have been difficult to grasp in the audio-only version. As a whole, the YouTube interview trended very technical -- so if you're an A/V nerd, trust us, and head over to YouTube! 

00:00 Introduction to Tom Langan

05:45 Tom's camera setup (for his webcam) Sony A7iii with Sigma 35mm F1.4 lens (it's $$$$ pricey but beautiful)

09:00 Getting the angle right for your webcam

14:50 Use what you have, but you can also upgrade "on the cheap"

16:20 Tom's "nickel tour" of his career story - how he became an Emmy-nominated photographer and producer

20:30 Summing it up

You can view the unedited, much longer interview on YouTube, and see Tom's setup visually by visiting our YouTube channel. The direct link to his interview is here: https://youtu.be/J6K7HwkW6rY

About Our Guest: Tom Langan, Emmy-nominated Director of Photography & Producer

Tom has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work as a director of photography and producer. With a career spanning 20 years, he has produced 100's of hours of globally distributed programming for major broadcasters including BBC, NBC Universal and Discovery. He has served as Showrunner and Series Producer on multiple complex and challenging projects overseeing multi-million dollar budgeted productions. His work has taken him all over the globe, from the Arctic Circle to sub-Saharan Africa, producing lifestyle, documentary, entertainment and commercial content. Since (mostly) leaving television production 3 years ago, he has shifted his focus to working with entrepreneurs, nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to help them positively impact their communities, shape the future of their industry and build meaningful, long lasting relationships with their audience through narrative, value driven content utilizing his proprietary Legendeering™ process (you'll learn more about this in a future episode of The Mediacasters). When he's not working to help businesses become brands that matter, he pursue what might be described as an eclectic range of hobbies. He is an IronMan triathlete, podcaster, a volunteer firefighter, an amateur chef and a whiskey collector.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/talexmediallc/

https://www.talexmedia.com/

Tom Langan's Webcast Camera Setup:

• Sony a7iii (Body Only) -- $2,000
• Sigma 35mm f1.4 Lens -- $845

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Jules and Corinna just returned from Podfest Expo in Orlando and are energized with all the amazing tips, conversations, and relationships that this prolific podcasting community provides. #podfestexpo Riding this wave of excitement The Mediacaster duo wanted to share one of their favorite conversations Corinna had with Tracy Hazzard of Brandcasters. Tracy is a podcast strategist who rocks the helm as CEO of Podetize. This episode will inspire you to be authentic in your podcasting journey and understand the X factor that you need to succeed.

Before you listen to this amazing episode check out Jules and Corinna's new book, Audiocasters. It is currently a number 1 new release on Amazon and is chock full of real advice on how to launch, market, and monetize your podcast. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Buy Audiocasters here!

About Tracy Hazzard, CEO & Co-founder of PODETIZE

Tracy Hazzard is a prolific podcaster host/co-host of five different shows with over 2600 episodes and interviews. As the CEO of Brandcasters, Inc. (Podetize.com), she makes it a practice for all of the executive team (herself included) to start a new podcast every year. That way the leadership of the organization intimately understands what it is like to podcast today and helps inform the value and development of products and services.

About Podetize

Podetize is a podcast hosting and done-for-you-production services that get you heard by more of your ideal listeners. If you would like your podcast to be audited by the Podetize team at no cost, visit https://podetize.com/podcast-audit/

Podcasts Mentioned:

WTFFF: https://3dstartpoint.com/

The Binge Factor, Hosted by Tracy & Tom Hazzard: https://thebingefactor.com/

This episode of The Mediacasters is a reprise of an interview on The Binge Factor Podcast featuring our very own Corinna Bellizzi. With the growing number of podcasters and podcasts in general, how do we create a community that fosters collaboration instead of competition? That’s the goal Corinna Bellizzi is working towards. Corinna is the host of Care More Be Better, where she shares stories of inspired individuals and conscious companies to show us all that one person with one idea can have a big positive social impact. In November 2021, with her business bestie, Julie Lokun, she co-founded The Mediacasters, a podcast, and community that elevates the voices of people and supports their journeys through podcasting, publishing, and public speaking. In this episode, Corinna chats with Tracy Hazzard about the power of community in elevating the space and how staying true to your message is key to excelling.

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