Extraordinary America

Today, we are joined by Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, the dynamic co-founders of Omega Gear, as they share insights and experiences in this engaging podcast episode. Starting with the inception of Omega Gear and the crucial elements of assessing risk, Jules and Stacey provide valuable advice for those venturing into entrepreneurship. 

The ladies emphasize the importance of having a reliable business partner and explore the emotional struggles often faced by entrepreneurs. They share their perspectives on balancing work and home life, especially when your life partner is also your business partner. 

Jules and Stacey candidly share their wisdom on achieving happiness in the entrepreneurial journey. With a diverse background that includes coaching, consulting, hosting podcasts, and even authoring a children's book, this power duo brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs.

Highlights:

{02:30} How Omega Gear was started.

{07:30} Assessing risk.

{13:30} The importance of a good partner

{14:30} Advice for those starting a new business.

{25:30} The emotional struggles of being an entrepreneur.

{31:00} balancing work and home life when your life partner is your business partner.

{33:30} What does happiness look like?

Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce bio:

They're the co-founders of Ome Gear, an outdoor gear company. They also have a coaching and consulting business called Salty RIM. They're the co. Hosts two podcasts, GSD, Entrepreneur, and Do It in Nature. 

They have also recently published a children's book called Rescued by Rico. And I've also given a TEDx talk. 

Connect with Jules & Stacey:

Website: https://omegear.com/ 

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doitinnature 

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

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieweldon123/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbQ_VaD3pLqlde1UwtK9iA 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rescued-Rico-Julie-Pierce-Weldon/dp/1735276308 

Podcast: https://omegear.com/pages/do-it-in-nature-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gsd-entrepreneur/id1226901199 

Other: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@ome_gear 

Today, we are joined by Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, the dynamic co-founders of Omega Gear, as they share insights and experiences in this engaging podcast episode. Starting with the inception of Omega Gear and the crucial elements of assessing risk, Jules and Stacey provide valuable advice for those venturing into entrepreneurship. 

The ladies emphasize the importance of having a reliable business partner and explore the emotional struggles often faced by entrepreneurs. They share their perspectives on balancing work and home life, especially when your life partner is also your business partner.

{You can hear the full Episode on February 29th}

Today, we are joined by Danila, an extraordinary immigrant from Brazil, as she shares her remarkable story spanning over 20 years in financial services, manufacturing, mining, and metal companies across Brazil, Latin America, and the United States. 

Danila recounts her transition from Brazil to America. With a wealth of experience as the founder of Connect Solutions, a company dedicated to accelerating international business growth, Danila explores the key elements that contribute to the success of an international business. 

From insights on effective interpersonal connections to adapting your brand, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge. Danila's leadership role in the Brazilian American Chamber of the Southeast USA and her impactful contributions to WTC Atlanta underscore her commitment to fostering cross-cultural collaborations. 

Highlights:

{03:35} Danila’s journey

{07:20} From Brazil to America

{16:30} Middle East Culture

{23:30} Connecting with others.

{27:30} What makes an international business successful?

{33:00} Adapting your brand.

Danila Palmieri bio:

Danila is an immigrant from Brazil with over 20 years of experience in financial services, manufacturing, mining, and metal companies in Brazil, Latin America, and the United States. 

She has worked with companies such as Experian Quarantine, cities, and brass camps in Brazil. She has extensive experience implementing projects to evaluate, analyze, and improve business strategies. She served as human resources and organizational development manager in Brazil. 

In 2013, she founded Connect Solutions, a rapid business growth company that aims to help clients achieve their interpersonal international business goals on an expedited timeline using various HR, strategy, and operation tactics. 

With experience managing corporate projects at the highest levels, she has been an expert in strategy, project management, HR, and business acceleration. In Atlanta for ten years, she has been part of the Brazilian American Chamber of the Southeast USA for over seven years, acting as chairman between 2019 and 2020. 

Nelson served for five years as a member of the board of WTC Atlanta. Finally, she co-authored an Amazon bestseller called Business Tips from the Trenches. Danila is an extracting person, and I'm honored to have her on this show.

Connect with Danila:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danila-rizo-palmieri-a8169410 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Business-Tips-Trenches-Expert-Advice/dp/1641849959 

Website: https://www.hyphensolutions.com 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hyphensolutions 

Today, we are joined by Danila, an extraordinary immigrant from Brazil, as she shares her remarkable story spanning over 20 years in financial services, manufacturing, mining, and metal companies across Brazil, Latin America, and the United States. 

Danila recounts her transition from Brazil to America. With a wealth of experience as the founder of Connect Solutions, a company dedicated to accelerating international business growth, Danila explores the key elements that contribute to the success of an international business.

{You can hear the full episode on February 22}

Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Assaf Raz, who embarked on a remarkable path from Israel to the sunny shores of Venice Beach, California. 

Assaf shares wisdom on turning your passion into a moneymaker and emphasizes the importance of pushing through fear to act. Asaf's biggest life lesson and insights on discovering one's purpose are at the heart of the conversation. 

Assaf unpacks the concept of the American Dream, reflecting on his two-decade-long adventure in real estate and various entrepreneurial ventures and from his spiritual rebirth to finding love, starting a family, and venturing into writing.

Assaf's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the pursuit of dreams. Don't miss this episode filled with valuable lessons and the warmth of a genuine American success story.

Highlights:

{02:30} Assaf Raz’s journey into entrepreneurship

{11:00} How to monetize your passion.

{14:50} Overcome yourself and act despite Fear.

[18:30} The biggest lesson learned.

{30:00} Finding your purpose.

{36:00} The American Dream

Assaf Raz bio:

Assif Raz immigrated from Israel to Venice Beach, California, in his early 20s and began the journey to citizenship in a country he had long studied and revered. He built his American dream through real estate for more than two decades. And a handful of other entrepreneurial pursuits. After his spiritual rebirth in his early 30s, he found the woman of his dreams, started a family, and began to write.

First, he wrote a short memoir about his awakening rite of passage and then released a book on Amazon called Descent: Lockdown 2020 (Old Glory Saga). 

Connect with Assaf:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Descent-Lockdown-2020-Glory-Saga-ebook/dp/B0CP4NY2VH?ref_=ast_author_mpb 

Website: https://tannerwashington.com

X: https://twitter.com/TannerAlfa

IG: https://www.instagram.com/Tanneralfa 

Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Assaf Raz, who embarked on a remarkable path from Israel to the sunny shores of Venice Beach, California. 

Assaf shares wisdom on turning your passion into a moneymaker and emphasizes the importance of pushing through fear to act. Asaf's biggest life lesson and insights on discovering one's purpose are at the heart of the conversation.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday February 15th}

Victor joins us to share his journey from farm life to the Marine Corps and entrepreneurship in the fitness industry. Victor shares his advice on how to develop resilience, survive depression, and become successful. 

Highlights:

{03:00} Victor’s journey

{06:30} Entering the Fitness Industry

{21:00} Developing Resilience

{29:30} Surviving depression

{31:30} Biggest lesson learned.

{36:30} Best advice 

Victor Straw bio:

Victor Straw is a fitness professional and business owner; Victor has spent 26 years in the health and fitness industry.  He was raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. When he was 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Persian Gulf War in 1991. 

After spending numerous successful years working for a large fitness company, he decided to venture out independently to chase his dreams. Victor has owned three fitness businesses: a personal training studio, a large multifaceted fitness facility, and a boot camp group training business. Before COVID-19, he grew his boot camp business to nearly $30,000 monthly in revenues.

Victor applies training techniques and methods from the US Marine Corps. His passionate style, high-intensity workouts, coaching, and positive attitude offer extremely fast results in his training. Victor claims that this method works for one of the fittest fighting forces on the planet. Then why not train others? In the same way, he has a passion for serving others to experience greatness and build resilience to overcome obstacles and rise after setbacks. 

Connect with Victor:

LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-straw-9924619 

Website: https://www.victorstraw.com 

Victor joins us to share his journey from farm life to the Marine Corps and entrepreneurship in the fitness industry. Victor shares his advice on how to develop resilience, survive depression, and become successful.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday February 8th}

Julio joins us to share his journey from leaving New York for college to discovering a passion for helping others and the unexpected turns that led him to diverse experiences, including civil rights advocacy and real estate. You will be inspired by Julio’s unconventional path, from being a “C”  student to a passionate learner, emphasizing the importance of treating people fairly.

Julio also discusses the need for individuals to take responsibility and contribute to positive change. The speaker emphasizes the power of individual actions and encourages a shift from dwelling on the past to embracing the uncertainty of the future.

Cosmos and Julio reflect on the potential of the immigrant community to drive entrepreneurship and diversity, fostering a brighter future for America. 

Highlights:

{03:00} Julio’s journey

{09:55} Biggest lesson learned.

{16:30} The grass root solution

{32:30} How to find a good leader.

Julio Barreto Jr. bio:

Julio is an entrepreneur, CEO, mindset coach, keynote, and motivational speaker. He's the CEO of Barreto Real Estate and Development Corp., LLC, and Barreto Construction Services LLC. Julio became an entrepreneur later in life after reinventing himself following his latest bout with chronic illness. 

Originally from the Bronx, he spent most of his professional career in politics, starting in Hispanic-related civil rights advocacy and then representing local governments in various areas, culminating in a focus on housing and community development. 

His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, civil rights, immigration, crime, policing, education, economic development, and housing. He currently works with a developer in West Baltimore, helping individuals and families become first-time home buyers and guiding newer novice real estate investors. Recently became certified as a fireman instructor and is committed to assisting individuals and families in learning how to protect themselves, including firearms for self-defense.

Connect with Julio

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

Phone Number 240-381-6311

Julio joins us to share his journey from leaving New York for college to discovering a passion for helping others and the unexpected turns that led him to diverse experiences, including civil rights advocacy and real estate. You will be inspired by Julio’s unconventional path, from being a “C”  student to a passionate learner, emphasizing the importance of treating people fairly.

Julio also discusses the need for individuals to take responsibility and contribute to positive change. The speaker emphasizes the power of individual actions and encourages a shift from dwelling on the past to embracing the uncertainty of the future.

Cosmos and Julio reflect on the potential of the immigrant community to drive entrepreneurship and diversity, fostering a brighter future for America.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday, February 1st}