Kenversations with Ken Okonek

This one I am SO excited about! Today on Kenversations we had Pam Lloyd on the podcast. She is someone I wanted on here since day 1. She has been someone I have confided in many times in my life of transition. 

Just a quick bit about Pam. She has been a lady that has not just climbed the corporate ladder she has Crushed it. So we dig into her story at many different levels and un-pack nuggets of gold for you all. 

We go into how you need to be thinking and observing the world and environment around you to get to where you are to where you want to be. 

Then right at the end in the last 30 minutes we had a complete tangent diving into the education system. Which I was so glad to do given Pam vast knowledge and first hand experience given her teaching back ground and working as a VP at GCI the biggest Alaskan company around. In teaching and tech. 

We discuss our perspectives on what is going on currently where some pitfalls are and maybe some different ways to look at it or approach it in the future. I loved this tangent and I cant wait for you to all hear it.  

I am so excited to share this one with you all! Chance was in the neighborhood so we had to have him on. We get to take a deep dive into another human living their best life. While he is pursuing his DREAM of being an North American Free Ride Pro. While going to school to be a MD. 

We dig deep into his mindset and how do you prep and both mentally and physically to compete at the highest level. Chance is a wonderful human doing some intense things. Go check him out on Insta https://www.instagram.com/chancdp/

I cant wait for you all to listen into this one! Jake Sloan shares his journey to becoming a youtuber and business owner through his passions and things that bring him joy. 

He shares some of the simplest yet profound nuggets of wisdom that have led to his successes and failures. 

If you have any interest in creating a career out of your passions then this is the podcast episode for you. 

I don't care if you want to be a landscaper or hairdresser or BBQ griller this man has the recipe that works for him and I am sure a few things will work for you. 

Jon is back to talk more we dive deeper into the world of people with ADD and ADHD and how we process this weird world. We talk everything from sales and success to mindset and our past. We are who we are through nurture and nature. 

Buckle up for a ping pong of back and forth and many subjects that we both found much common ground.

On this weeks episode of Kenversations I have the honor of interviewing Buddy Bailey. The son of Baileys Furniture that was dead set on going out on his own and pursuing a vision he came up with 14 years ago. 

We talk the ups and downs of Buddy success and how he came to found Zo Financial. His ability to be a visionary and his motivation to create a product and company that will have a net win effect on the people all around us. A way for people to get by through tough times but also get the right support and foundation to get better credit and get out of debt and start to have a better relationship with money. 

We talk a lot about what is driving him through the fear and scare of struggles of growing a new business that has had such insane growth in the last 3 years. 

We did deep into the mindset of how you grow a company right. We talk about plenty of things "what not to do" In hope to inspire others and help them where they are struggling. 

Buddy is an incredible leader, husband and Dad and what he is doing is going to have a great impact on his Legacy and those around him. I was grateful to have the time with him that I did. 

How do you write a description for a man that Races one of the hardest races 5x in 5 years and then goes and decides to climb the 5 of the 7 tallest peaks across the globe and he only has 2 left to go and he will! Then on top of all that. He is a Dad and Husband to an amazing family. His kids are following his footsteps because of the trails he is blazing and just creating massive multiplication along the way. We dive into his mindset and perspective to take on some of the biggest and toughest challenges you can find while finding massive purpose and becoming a much better version of his self while he is at it. This man tapped into his deepest weakness and found a way to leverage his situation and gain absolute time freedom while he was at it. 

You have to listen into this incredible hour of inspiration and mindset I challenge anyone to not be the most productive version of themselves after they get done. It will be physically impossible to be lazy or procrastinate while you are listening to this man inspire and impact so many. 

Welcome to the latest episode of Kenversations, where we dive deep into the world of fitness, health, and mindset with Nick Halverson, a gym owner and personal trainer who has not only mastered his physical health but also his mental well-being through exercise and nutrition.

In this episode, Nick and myself explore various mindsets and myths around the health and fitness industry. They discuss how the current state of the world and the political system pose unique challenges for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how we need to shift our perspectives if we truly want to make a positive change for ourselves and others.

Nick shares his journey of personal transformation and how he approaches fitness and nutrition to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He also shares valuable insights and tips on how to develop a positive mindset around health and fitness, debunking some of the most common myths and misconceptions.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their health and fitness journey to the next level. So tune in, and let's have a conversation that can shift our perspectives and change our lives for the better.

In this episode of Kenversations, I welcomes Adam Heafner, a seasoned leader in the mortgage lending industry, to discuss the importance of having a clear mission and vision for a company. Adam shares his experience leading a growing mortgage lending team with his 2 partners, and how they navigated the challenges that come with growth while staying true to the company's core values.

Adam shares his insights on how to work through values, and how to take full ownership of the direction of a company. He also emphasizes the importance of constantly going back to the core values and leaning on them as the company adapts to the changing times, especially in the volatile mortgage market.

The conversation delves into the fires that come with growth, and how having strong leadership and a clear vision can help a company navigate through them. Adam shares his experiences in adapting to the ups and downs of the mortgage market over the last three years, and how he was able to maintain the company's values during difficult times.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of mission and vision, leadership, and core values in building and growing a successful company. They will also learn how to adapt to the changing market and how to stay true to their values while navigating through the challenges that come with growth. Tune in to this episode of Kenversations with Adam Heafner to learn more.

This Week on Kenversations we talk with a personal Mentor of mine that has changed my life but changed 1000's off others, the one and only Nate Detracy. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of mentorship, personal growth, and finding your purpose in life. With Nate's wealth of experience as a mentor and friend for over 10 years, we explore the importance of having a mentor and share tips on how to pick the right one for you.

Together, we discuss how to navigate the ups and downs of life, and the value of developing mental toughness and resilience in the process. We also explore how setbacks and challenges can be used as opportunities for growth and how to make a positive impact on the world around us.

Buckle up and listen in. If you have a journal pull it out if you are driving do not pull it out. But be present and soak this one in you will not regret it. 

Welcome to the latest episode of Kenversations! Today, we are joined by Kirrily. She shares her insights into the current state of the Australian housing market and how it compares to the US.

But the main focus of this episode is on the current world of 🤖🧠 Artificial Intelligence (AI). We delve deep into the ramifications that AI is having on the world, including its impact on work and education. Kirrily shares her thoughts on why it is so important for all of us to lean into this technology and understand its implications.

During the conversation, we explore how AI is as significant as the advent of electricity or the internet, and how it is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and learn. We discuss the challenges and opportunities that AI presents, and what we can do to prepare for the changes that are coming.

So, if you're interested in the Australian housing market, inflation, or the world of AI, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us as we talk to Kirrily and gain valuable insights into the current state of these important topics. 🎧🌏 #podcast #AI #housingmarket #education