Extraordinary Ability!

Extraordinary Ability!

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Extraordinary Ability! episodes

  • Health, Life, and Wellness with SusieQ

    In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Susie Wong, widely known by her nickname, SusieQ.

     Tune in to this episode for insights from SusieQ: 

     * How she married her two first loves, media and fitness, and chartered a way to establish a brand

     * How working out with celebrities at Gold’s Gym led to her connection with a special niche community that led to the explosion of her exposure and career

     * How being in the United States advanced SusieQ’s professional and personal lives

     * The importance of taking the time to be mindful and self-reflect within your busy day and lives

     * Special demonstration of stretches and movements that anyone can do in their home when taking that time for mindfulness and self-reflection


    Learn more about and connect with SusieQ:

    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susieqfitlife/

    Follow SusieQ’s business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susieqfitlife/

    Subscribe to SusieQ’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SusieQFitLife 

    Visit SusieQ’s business website: https://susieqfitlife.com/

    Follow SusieQ’s business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusieQFitLife/

    Follow SusieQ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/susieqfitlife

    Follow SusieQ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieqfitlife


    About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann

    Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas.


    Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-ability/id1697169557 

    Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijeHRSKfbNp_SzX0lEljUj8YEHFec9rZ 


    Connect with Candice Ackermann

    Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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

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

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

    33 min
  • Box N Burn with Kez Christie

    In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Kez Christie, Boxing Fitness Trainer in Los Angeles. Kez is a retired Boxer and now Co-Owner of the World Famous Box N Burn Boxing Fitness Gym.


    Tune in to this episode as Kez talks about: 

     * What it was like to be the first female boxing coach in Ireland

     * How Kez' motto/policy/tattoo of "Reckless Abandon" got her to Los Angeles and Box N Burn, where she's now Co-Owner

     * How Kez got into Boxing?

     * Kez’s road to American citizenship and Candice’s role in it

     * The cultural differences Kez experienced moving to a foreign country with no family


    Learn more about and connect with Kez Christie:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrie-christie-247734108/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KezBoxingFitness

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/kez_bnb

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


    Learn about Kez’s partner, Tony Jeffries: https://www.boxnburn.com/trainer/tony-jeffries/


    About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann

    Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas.


    Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-ability/id1697169557 

    Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijeHRSKfbNp_SzX0lEljUj8YEHFec9rZ 


    Connect with Candice Ackermann

    Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisaLawPros
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visalawpros

    27 min
  • A Conversation with a Renowned Wine Expert Ben Ron

    In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Ben Ron, an accomplished winemaker and hospitality industry professional with an extraordinary journey in the wine world.    


    Tune in to this episode as Ben talks about: 

    *  His journey from winemaker assistant to wine industry leader

    *  Moving to New York, and building from scratch

    *  Working with Visa Law Pros, and how our services positively impacted his confidence and career opportunities

    *  The growing and improving Israeli wine industry, and recommended wineries

    *  How a wine project led to an unexpected reality show


    Learn more about Ben Ron:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-ron-35b3b015a/ 


    About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann

    Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas.


    Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-ability/id1697169557 

    Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijeHRSKfbNp_SzX0lEljUj8YEHFec9rZ 


    Connect with Candice Ackermann

    Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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

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

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

    25 min
  • An Interview with Broadway Dancer Gillian Abbott

    In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Gillian Abbott (she/her/hers), a Canadian-born meditation and movement teacher, actress, Broadway dancer, choreographer, and director.


    Tune in to this episode as Gillian talks about: 

    • Those who have influenced her to pursue a career in the arts

    • Some of the large productions in which she played a starring role

    • The intricacies of her visa application, and the benefit of working with Visa Law Pros

    • How (and why) she has transitioned into teaching and coaching focused on health and wellness


      • Gillian Abbott (she/her/hers) is a Canadian-born meditation and movement teacher, actress, dancer, choreographer, and director. She received her BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School, and her MFA in Acting from Columbia University School of the Arts. Some of her performance credits include: "Baby" in the National Broadway tour of Dirty Dancing, featured artist in Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE show, co-star on HBO'S Boardwalk Empire, and member of choreographer Stacey Tookey’s company, Still Motion. She has taught, directed and choreographed in the MFA Acting program at Columbia University, and choreographed the first ever musical at The Juilliard School. 

      Alongside her performance career, she pursued meditation teaching as a way to continue her own healing journey and support others along theirs. For the past six years she has been the in-house meditation teacher for The Protégé Movement. She has also taught meditation at MNDFL, The Juilliard School and recently began a private mindfulness-based coaching practice. 


      Learn more about Gillian Abbott:

      Website: https://www.gillianabbott.com/ 

      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-abbott-40a6a576/ 

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


      About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann

      Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas.


      Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-ability/id1697169557 

      Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijeHRSKfbNp_SzX0lEljUj8YEHFec9rZ 


      Connect with Candice Ackermann

      Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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

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

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

      27 min
    • A Lifelong Passion for Music with International Violinist Bar Markovich

      In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome International Violinist, Bar Markovich. Be sure to watch until the end for a live performance from Bar!


      Tune in to this episode as Bar talks about: 

      • How perfect pitch led him to playing the violin

      • Musical acts that inspired him to pursue music as a career

      • The genres he prefers to play, and why

      • How he found his musical voice across all musical genres

      • His experience working with Visa Law Pros


        • Born in 1991, Bar began studying the violin at age 6. He graduated from the Royal College of Music, London in the class of Professor Ani Schnarch. Bar received support towards his musical education and journey from the RCM, Polonsky Foundation, Keshet Eilon, PLFA, Strauss and AICF.

        Combining virtuosity, captivating sound and high versatility across different styles and genres, award-winning Violinist Bar Markovich can pull a show-stopping performance in any scenario. His latest original music concept has led to a host of commercial successes including performances around the world, and also for well-known broadcasters and international magazines.

        When it comes to performing, Bar has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall (NY), the UN assembly (NY), Teatro Alla Scala (Milan), Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris), Philharmonie (Berlin) and Plaza de Toros (Seville). He also shows his unique creativity in his most recent music videos where he has made nature his stage, combining his passion for music with the stunning landscape that surrounds humanity while indulging in different cultures. 

        Bar’s recent original work has led to a worldwide acknowledgement from winning the GoPro Awards through to performing at high profile events in Europe and USA for Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Shiseido, Make A Wish, BBC, Channel 4, Deutsche Welle and more.


        Learn more about Bar Markovich:  

        Website: http://www.barmarkovich.com 

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

        Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BARviolin

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

        Instagram: https://instagram.com/violin_bar 

        TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@violin_bar 


        About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann

        Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas.


        Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-ability/id1697169557 

        Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijeHRSKfbNp_SzX0lEljUj8YEHFec9rZ 


        Connect with Candice Ackermann

        Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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

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

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

        29 min
      • Lights, Camera, Action with Jonathan East

        In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome guest Jonathan East, a performing artist, Second Unit Director and Pre-Visualisation Videographer.

        Tune in to this episode as Jonathan talks about: 

        • His background and transition from video editing in dark rooms to stage combat and stunts

        • What it's like to work on long tv projects like Vikings vs. big films like Dungeons & Dragons

        • Various celebrity encounters on sets

        • How Candice helps O-1 visa candidates who have wasted time & money trying to navigate it themselves

          • Jonathan East has always been captivated by arts. His experience has been paved by a true passion for film, television, and theater. He quickly fell in love with movie making and has not looked back since, committing to a career of LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION.

          Jonathan has worked with Magol Films in Spain on feature film Legionnaires Trail. Not only did Jonathan take the helm for the action scenes for this movie, but also the intimate green screen studio scenes between Mickey Rourke and Bai Ling, Joaqium de Almeida and Vladimir Kulich.

          Jonathan spent 5 seasons and over 2,500 hours working with the Stunt Dept on History Channel’s hit TV show Vikings. During this time he also managed to squeeze in a stint on Mary Queen of Scots (Josie Rourke) & Allied (Robert Zemekis).

          Jonathan has spent many years behind the camera creating countless Pre-visualisation videos for fight and action sequences. This experience helped him gain his expert knowledge of how to shoot the style of action consistently shot in Ireland, the UK and Europe.


          Learn more about Jonathan East:

          Website: https://www.jonathaneast.com

          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-east-8521783/

          Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodwithswords


          About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann

          Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have denied other U.S. Visas.

          Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisaLawPros

          Connect with Candice Ackermann

          Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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

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

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

          50 min

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        Every episode celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas.