Extraordinary America

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Erika Rasure, a financial therapist and chief financial wellness advisor at Beyond Finance. Dr. Erika shares her journey from financial advisor to therapist, emphasizing the emotional aspects of financial wellness. 

Discover how debt impacts mental health, the concept of 'loud budgeting,' and the importance of mindful spending. Join us as we explore the connection between personal values and financial decisions, and learn how to break the cycle of debt through self-acceptance and support.

Chapters:

(04:36) Financial wellness is the ability to meet your current obligations, but also feel secure.

(08:00) There's a lot of stress and anxiety that comes from being in debt

(10:03) Erika  advocates for the loud budgeting strategy

(11:53) The Shame of Debt

(22:06) Debt doesn't discriminate, regardless of how much you make

(23:04) There has to be a readiness present in someone to overcome debt

(25:58) Generally, people feel more confident after financial therapy sessions

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Dr. Erkia Rasure bio:

Dr. Erika Rasure is an internationally recognized leader in holistic financial wellness, passionately dedicated to bridging the gap between money and personal empowerment. With over two decades of experience in financial therapy and coaching, she has reshaped financial well-being to make it more accessible, practical, and deeply personal.

As Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance, Dr. Rasure leads innovative initiatives to deliver real-world solutions that improve financial health and transform individuals' relationships with money. She played a key role in developing National Financial Practice Week, an initiative to advance financial wellness by emphasizing actionable habits over mere literacy.

In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, she serves on the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents, where she helps shape informed, empathetic dialogue and education around personal finance. Her expertise has been featured in prominent outlets such as MindBodyGreen, CNN, and Forbes.

Dr. Rasure holds a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. She is a Certified Financial Therapist™ Practitioner and Certified Deep Transformational Coach, blending rigorous academic knowledge with therapeutic and coaching approaches.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Rasure maintains a rich personal yoga practice and teaches as a registered yoga instructor at Maryville University, sharing movement and mindfulness with students, faculty, and staff.

Connect with Erika:

https://www.beyondfinance.com 

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

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/WG1kjD1MprQ

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Erika Rasure, a financial therapist and chief financial wellness advisor at Beyond Finance. Dr. Erika shares her journey from financial advisor to therapist, emphasizing the emotional aspects of financial wellness. 

Discover how debt impacts mental health, the concept of 'loud budgeting,' and the importance of mindful spending. Join us as we explore the connection between personal values and financial decisions, and learn how to break the cycle of debt through self-acceptance and support.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, May 14th     

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Gross, the president of BSG PR, who brings over 32 years of experience in media and public relations. 

Brian shares his journey from interning at Deaf American Recordings to working with high-profile clients like Gene Simmons and Sasha Grey. He discusses the intricacies of working with celebrities, the importance of listening to clients, and the evolution of public relations in the age of social media. 

Join us as we explore the challenges and rewards of this dynamic industry!

Chapters:

(02:56) Brian Miller shares his story about how he got started in PR

(05:14) What are the main differences between working with anonymous and celebrity employees

(10:18) People should definitely research PR firms that handle specific products or brands

(12:43) In today's world, social media has been a very big factor

(15:26) What does the American dream actually mean to you

(17:46) The idea of perception

(20:50) Young people get into public relations

(21:18) Doing research is key to improving your brand and your reputation

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Brian Gross bio:

Brian Gross, President of BSG PR, has been in the service of media and public relations for over 32 years. Gross has been employed by companies such as Def American Recordings, Warner Brothers Records, Reprise Records, Elektra Entertainment Group, Vivid Entertainment Group, and such organizations as The Lollapalooza Tour. Brian Gross was an Executive Producer for Reality-X: The Search For Adam & Eve.  His background includes all facets of public and media relations, working with some of the largest businesses, celebrities, and music acts in the world.

Clients of BSG PR, past and present, include Gene Simmons, Sasha Grey, Maitland Ward, Adam & Eve, PlusOne, AdultTime, Penthouse, Phoenix Books, The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, Joanna Angel, BurningAngel, Greg Lansky, The Vixen Media Group, Pink Visual, Evil Angel, Girlsway, Autoblow A.I., CamCon, The Fearless Man, Nina Hartley, Lupe Fuentes, Kendra Sunderland, LA Pop Art, Liberation Entertainment, Ecko TV, Kaiju Big Battel, Eyeglasses.com, Lucky 13 Clothing, Pinup Girl Clothing, Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival, Chuck Zito, Omarosa, Blanc/Biehn Productions, Stockroom, Tony Clifton, Big Teaze Toys, Slixa, WantedList, Sheri’s Ranch, WoodRocket and many others…

Connect with Brian:

https://www.instagram.com/bsgpr 

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/85p4TdUZYws

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Gross, the president of BSG PR, who brings over 32 years of experience in media and public relations. 

Brian shares his journey from interning at Deaf American Recordings to working with high-profile clients like Gene Simmons and Sasha Grey. He discusses the intricacies of working with celebrities, the importance of listening to clients, and the evolution of public relations in the age of social media. 

Join us as we explore the challenges and rewards of this dynamic industry!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, May 7th    

In this episode, we welcome Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies, who shares his remarkable journey in real estate development. With nearly two decades of experience, Eugene discusses the intricacies of the industry, from managing projects to navigating financial risks. He emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the lessons learned from his experiences. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate development and gain valuable insights for aspiring developers.

Chapters:

(04:53) When people think about real estate development, they usually think of skyscrapers

(11:24) How do you manage risk when you're doing a project

(16:23) How do you see real estate development in the Next five to ten years

(21:42) Post-COVID inflation and supply chain shortages caused massive disruption in our business

(26:30) What is the most profound lesson you learned in the real estate development industry

(31:51) The American Dream 

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Eugene Gershman bio:

Seasoned business executive with nearly 20 years of experience in real estate and construction. Eugene’s expertise spans finance and technology, and he prides himself on his ongoing pursuit of innovation and growth. Eugene’s deep understanding of market dynamics helps oversee every project's pro forma and budgets to satisfy every investor’s appetite. Working with our broad network of professionals, Gershman brings together unique project financing structures and partnerships.

Connect with Eugene:

https://giscompanies.co

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/OfZXA4ZwMCY

In this episode, we welcome Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies, who shares his remarkable journey in real estate development. With nearly two decades of experience, Eugene discusses the intricacies of the industry, from managing projects to navigating financial risks. He emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the lessons learned from his experiences. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate development and gain valuable insights for aspiring developers.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 30th   

In this episode, we welcome Bill Flynn, a seasoned growth coach and author of the best-selling book "Further Faster." Bill shares his journey through the highs and lows of the business world, emphasizing the importance of understanding human psychology in sales and marketing. 

With over 30 years of experience, he discusses the emotional underpinnings of decision-making and how leaders can foster environments that prioritize team success over individual heroics. Join us as we explore the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and the art of persuasion!

Chapters:

(04:19) The strategic vision for your life

(09:14) NLP has been debunked by neuroscience and cognitive behavioral science

(11:30) All marketing is ultimately based on manipulating or influencing a person's emotions

(16:56) 99% of our decisions are made in the old system

(22:13) Our default is irrational, impulsive, emotional

(27:57) You can't control everything, but you can control how you respond to situations

(30:20) Cult leaders manipulate their followers unconsciously through group bias

(41:17) Treat cash as your primary financial metric

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Bill Flynn bio:

Bill has collaborated with Alan Mulli and Amy Edmondson, pitched Steve Jobs, accomplished much, failed often, and learned many useful lessons from 30 years of studying the science of success. He's best described as a pragmatic Simon cynic, an optimist, and an operator. 

Bill embodies his core purpose, simplified servanthood, by spreading each working moment to help create a compassionately productive society by enabling enlightened leaders to focus on the few things that truly matter to their teams and key stakeholders. He has worked for and advised hundreds of companies, including startups, where he has a long track record of success spanning multiple industries. 

Bill has been a VP of Sales eight times, twice as CMO, and once as a GM of a $100 million IT services division before pivoting to become a growth coach in 2015. Before that, he achieved five successful outcomes, including two IPOs and seven acquisitions, as well as a notable turnaround during the 2008 financial crisis. Bill's work has evolved beyond his best-selling book, Further Faster: The Vital Few Steps That Take the Guesswork Out of Growth, into a comprehensive performance operating system series that addresses the fundamental transition from hero leadership to systematic excellence. 

His frameworks help leaders build organizations that develop emergent intelligence capabilities, which exceed what any individual leader could accomplish on their own. 

Connect with Bill:

https://catalystgrowthadvisors.com

[email protected]

Book a call – https://calendly.com/billflynn01776

LinkedIn  – https://www.linkedin.com/in/billflynnpublic

twitter – @whfjr

Connect with Cosmos:

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/_OZoWmqrmlQ

In this episode, we welcome Bill Flynn, a seasoned growth coach and author of the best-selling book "Further Faster." Bill shares his journey through the highs and lows of the business world, emphasizing the importance of understanding human psychology in sales and marketing. 

With over 30 years of experience, he discusses the emotional underpinnings of decision-making and how leaders can foster environments that prioritize team success over individual heroics. Join us as we explore the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and the art of persuasion!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 23rd     

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bob Thompson, a motivational speaker, life coach, and real estate expert who transformed his life after facing significant personal challenges. Bob shares his journey from a chemist to a successful real estate agent, highlighting the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the lessons learned from overcoming adversity. Tune in to discover how to leverage setbacks for growth and find your own extraordinary path!

Chapters:

(05:50) You just have to keep moving forward as an entrepreneur

(11:34) Bob and his wife had no debt when they left the chemical plant in 2007

(19:23) Count small wins

(22:48) Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you're not good enough

(26:59) There are some things in life that are just beyond your control

(30:28) Part-time real estate agents can eventually turn their side hustle into a full-time job

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Bob Thompson bio:

Bob is a motivational speaker, a seasoned life coach, and a celebrated real estate expert who began his real estate career at the age of 35. He has also worked with industry vanguards such as zone.com and VHDA. After navigating two heart attacks and a challenging bypass surgery, he came back stronger than ever. 

As a motivational speaker and life coach, Bob transmutes his life lessons into profound teachings. He infuses his real estate wisdom to highlight universal tenets such as patience, diligence, visionary thinking, and leveraging past setbacks for future growth.

Connect with Bob:

757-403-5401

https://whatbobthinks.com 

https://www.facebook.com/BobThompsonRealtor

https://www.bobtheagent.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/wsdUA53R2Yg

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bob Thompson, a motivational speaker, life coach, and real estate expert who transformed his life after facing significant personal challenges. Bob shares his journey from a chemist to a successful real estate agent, highlighting the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the lessons learned from overcoming adversity. Tune in to discover how to leverage setbacks for growth and find your own extraordinary path!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 16th