Professor M.S. Rao has written more than 60 books - yes, 60! Although he admits not all were yet published at the time this show was recorded, he was getting very close.

But what makes this all the more impressive is that Prof. Rao has suffered some significant health setbacks in recent years, including a stroke which left him with partial paralysis.

I asked him about how he manages to continue moving forward despite all his challenges.

His answers will surprise and inspire you.

An expert on soft leadership and many other aspects of business, Prof. Rao is a wealth of information that simply could not fit into this single show.

Of particular interest, His Holiness The Dalai Lama has written a foreword for one of his bestselling books,

We may have to chat again.

Meanwhile, enjoy this incredible Dirt Road Journeys story!

Visit Professor M.S. Rao here:

Professor M.S. Rao, Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

And visit the Dirt Road Journeys website: https://dirtroadjourneys.com

Not everyone would come through Deanna Radulescu's circumstances being driven to lead and make a difference in the world.

She survived human trafficking.

She pulled through after becoming widowed.

She had the courage to try making a career out of her passion for fashion design but it didn't work out financially.

Through all of that Deanna forged ahead. She spent several years in the C-suite, but felt drawn to storytelling, and today it's a big part of her life as the host of Label Free Podcast which recently ranked in the top 9% of all podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Plus, Deanna now coaches podcasting as a founding partner of the Female Podcasters Network, and she's got a new radio show with an NBC station!

When you listen to Deanna's story, you'll want to get better and better at everything you do, just like Deanna.

Make sure you connect with Deanna here:

https://www.labelfreepodcast.com/

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Growing up watching her Dad experience entrepreneurial bumps in the road, Mel knew what she was getting into when she ventured into entrepreneurship in 2010.

That would prove to be an advantage that is now at the foundation of how she helps other entrepreneurs. She knew it was possible to have success on your own terms - a life designed to meet not just financial needs, but the needs in all the other important parts of life as well.

Perhaps that's part of why Mel is more than just a business coach. She's a life guide. 

Listen to her story to find out how it all works.

Mel McSherry (She/They) is an International Business & Life Guide, Speaker, Author and Podcast Host. She works with inspired Entrepreneurs who are exhausted and overwhelmed by what they think they need to do in order to be successful. She helps them to honor their lives and engineer success through Human Design, spiritual and traditional frameworks. 

As an entrepreneur since 2010, Mel has launched two successful businesses, published two books, launched a successful podcast and created a true life by design, all while raising an 11 year old son. 

She has worked with thousands of people helping them connect to how they are designed to work, get crystal clear on what they want and prioritizing their time as well as their energy so they can create the success they desire while being profitable mentally, emotionally and financially every day! 

They are located in the Andersonville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. 

Website- https://www.melmcsherry.com/ 

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry 

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/melmcsherry 

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People who drink cola are passionate about their brand preferences, and they tend to remain loyal customers.

But the reasons people make their brand choices are not necessarily logical, and there are important lessons in that for anyone in sales, marketing and business in general.

In this episode I reference Ira Bowman, a guest on the second episode of season one. Check it out!

As well, we have a new show sponsor - Bizcastly. They help brands build unmatched industry authority with their own podcast. As it happens, they produce Dirt Road Journeys. Visit them at https://bizacastly.com

And, of course, visit the Dirt Road Journeys website at https://dirtroadjourneys.com

Alice Shapiro was ecstatic when the phone rang and she answered to hear of a scholarship offer to learn fine arts at a school where the famous creator of Charlie Brown once taught.

Her mother wasn't as pleased, and so ended that opportunitiy.

But not the dream of becoming a great artist.

In fact, the experience only fueled Alice's passion further.

Now an artist in residence in North Carolina, Alice is taking her passion into the digital space in impressive, cutting edge ways.

And as you'll hear in her story, it's as though it was all meant to be.

Here's where you can find Alice as well as view and purchase some of her art:

ceeya.io/at/aliceshapiro

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Umbrellas are handy when you have to go outdoors in the pouring rain.

They're also great if you're trying to figure out your brand story.

Gary Vaynerchuck explained it to me.

Well, not directly, but through one of his millions of different social media posts on a wide range of topics that happened to land in my feed.

It caught my attention because it addressed something that holds back a lot of companies in the space where I charge for my services - branded podcasting.

People think their company has a limited number of stories to tell.

But that's never the case.

The truth is that a lot of companies have limiting beliefs about what's OK to share without risking going off brand.

Often they can't see past talking about the features and benefits of their products and services.

Unfortunately for them, consumers close their ears to those things.

There's already a deluge of commercials out there.

That's why you need to offer an umbrella.

Rob Deptford is the founder of Robert Deptford Communications as well as Bizcastly, a branded podcast consultancy.

https://bizcastly.com

[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/robdeptford

Casey Stubbs worked in the construction trades before losing his job during the downturn of 2008.

With nine children at home, he knew he had to find a new way forward.

That's when he moved from trades to trading in the Forex arena.

Legitimately.

That needs to be noted as there are plenty of Forex scams out there that seem to regularly come across our inboxes.

Casey admits it's volatile, but his perseverance paid off, and now he helps guide others who are interested in learning what he does.

Do you like roller coasters?

Come along on this ride!

Connect with Casey Stubbs:

At 71 years old, Lesley Osborn is setting an example in entrepreneurship that proves it's never too late to start something new. And it's all due to her love for dogs and the expertise she has developed over the years.

If you're a dog owner, or if you're considering it, don't miss this episode.

Visit Lesley:

https://lesleyosborncanineconsulting.start.page

linkedin.com/in/lesley-osborn

Anyone in business has heard it before...

Find your niche.

Speak to a smaller, more specific segment of your audience and deliver a more customized product or service to them.

The idea is that this targeted approach will lead to more sales with less effort.

But what if you had more than one niche?

What if you could provide your customers with a variety of products and services to meet multiple needs within your ecosystem?

Walmart does.

Costco does.

And AliNicole WOW does.

Listen and learn her strategy to create a coaching and consulting department store experience.

Find AliNicole here:

https://wowshedoesitall.com

https://www.facebook.com/AliNICOLEWATERS

https://www.instagram.com/iamtheemajestyalinicolewow/

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