Dear Friend, Podcast.

David Vargas is a founder of Isla Urbana, a non-profit in Mexico City putting up rainwater harvesting systems in low income neighborhoods where families go months without water. Isla Urbana is helping thousands of kids and families get access to clean water. David talks to us about how he stays positive even though the weight of his work is heavy. Follow on Instagram @Isla_urbana

We sit down with Amanda's father, Garry Page, to talk about blooming where you are planted right now in life. Garry is a pastor at Calvary Church in Irving, Texas. He has counseled people, united marriages, been with folks on their hardest days in the hospital, and he even has been there to celebrate their lives. He is the true definition of a pastor. He has a genuineness that comes through on this audio that we hope you experience. He wants people to find that life is beautiful mix of the good, bad, and mundane. We all can learn from him on trying to bloom where we are planted. 

Amy Jo Martin helps people do difficult things. She guides them down the black diamond slopes of business and life. Amy Jo is the author of the New York Times best-selling book Renegades Write the Rules, host of the Why Not Now? Podcast and founder of both the Renegade Brand Bootcamp and Humanize to Monetize training programs. 

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Amy Jo began working for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns during their 2005-06 season. These were the wild wild west days of social media and there were no rules or regulations in place.

After her boss at the Suns singled Amy Jo out as a “Renegade” (Amy Jo took this as a positive, not a negative) Amy Jo had her first Why Not Now? idea.

In that moment of bravery, she took the leap and founded Digital Royalty (one of the first ever social media agencies) to help corporations, celebrities and sports entities humanize their brands online through social communication channels. Amy Jo has worked closely with world-renowned brands such as Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal to successfully humanize their presence.

Her motto: humans connect with humans, not logos. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, and Baron Davis, NBA player, invested in Amy Jo and Digital Royalty. After a successful seven-year run growing the business in ten different countries, Amy Jo exited Digital Royalty in 2016.

With a social media following of more than 1 million people, Amy Jo was named the third most powerful woman on Twitter by Forbes and has spoken to thousands of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, brands and individuals at events around the globe, sharing her Renegade Mentality philosophy, tools and life lessons.

As a young female building her career in male-centric industries, Amy Jo has developed a passion for helping women thrive in business and leadership. Most recently she launched the Renegade Brand Bootcamp: an intensive two three training program designed to assist female founders and entrepreneurs reach their full potential in business, and life.

Recently Amy Jo became a Mom for the first time. Lincoln, a little Renegade in the making, has already made his mark on the world in a big way. In true Renegade fashion, Amy Jo lives in the forest with her husband Richard, Lincoln and their two Aussie Shepherds.

Haylee and Amanda are recapping the highlights of season 1, and give some season 2 teasers. There will be a two week break as they prepare for season 2. Make sure to follow them on Instagram (@hayleeandamanda) and Youtube for updates!

Meet Tana and Jarrett, owners of The Juc Box CBD, as they walk us through how their "why" guided them to their business and each other. #plantsoverpills 
They have found healing in whole foods, and their journey to each other as partners in business and life is inspiring. 

Haylee and Amanda sit down with Nancy Wonders to discuss the paradox around joy. This conversation leave you self reflective and open to where your joy can come from. 

References from the episode:

• NancyWonders.com
• Wick Allison, owner of DMagazine, Front Burner Blog
• Walt Whitman, “Song of Myself, 51”
• Poet David Whyte davidwhyte.com 
  • “Self-Portrait”, “Camino”, “Santiago” 
• Dr. Rober Kegan, “Stages of Adult Development,” Harvard University
• Dawes lyrics “Crack the Case”
• “A Simpler Way,” Margaret Wheatley
• FrederickBuechner.com
• Brene Brown, “Call to Courage”
• Ross Gay “Book of Delights”

Haylee and Amanda go through their favorite meaningful song lyrics that inspire them!
Dawes- "Bear Witness"
Brandi Carlile- "The Mother"
Elbow- "Head for Supplies"
Laura Veirs- "Make Something Good"
Dawes- "Crack the Case"
Gerry Rafferty- "Right Down the Line"

How to turn mundane everyday into something special. Haylee and Amanda talks bout the importance of elevating mundane experience especially during this unique time. Tune in to see how if some of these tips can helps bring some extra joy to your life. 

Haylee and Amanda discuss the importance of giving your self space from distractions to allow ideas to form. This is something that will bring you to the next level both personally and professionally.

We chat with the Tricia about how she defines joys, what she does to stay inspired, and she top tip for continuing personal growth.