Lets Have This Conversation

Lets Have This Conversation

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  • Living Full-Fueled with: Matthew Tack

    Resilience refers to our ability to adapt successfully to

    stressors while maintaining psychological well-being in the face of adversity.
    It reflects our capacity to "bounce back" from difficult experiences.
    Importantly, resilience is not a fixed trait that some people possess while
    others do not. Matthew Tack, experienced a challenging mental state in his
    twenties that proved unsustainable, marked by depression and insecurities he
    eventually had to confront.

    At the age of 26, he nearly left his wife but chose to enter

    a Celebrate Recovery Program. After 90 days in the program, he discovered a
    renewed purpose, leading a life filled with meaning.

    Now, he is a proud father of three daughters (ages 7, 6, and

    4) and has enjoyed a 12-year marriage. With a mindset focused on setting a new
    standard for what it means to live "Full-Fueled," he has established
    multiple businesses centered on human longevity and optimal performance.

    Matt is a certified nutrition coaching specialist with a

    NASM Performance certification. He has conducted extensive research and
    compiled case studies on human performance and optimal longevity.

    Most importantly, he is a dedicated husband and father to

    his three wonderful girls. For more information: https://alessifunctionalhealth.com/

    Facebook: @MatthewTack Instagram: @human.optimizer

    Instagram: @fullfueled_doc

    Discover more: https://fitness.fullfueled.com/

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    51 min
  • Helping You Protect Your Business From Internet Crimes with: Dylan Evans

    According to a study by the University of Maryland, a cyber

    attack occurs every 39 seconds, resulting in an average of 2,244 daily attacks.

    Check Point research indicates that global cyber attacks

    increased by 30% in Q2 2024, reaching 1,636 weekly attacks per organization.

     Additionally,

    Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cybercrime will cost the world $9.5
    trillion USD in 2024. If cybercrime were treated as a country, it would
    represent the world's third-largest economy, following the U.S. and China. In
    the U.S., the situation is even more dire.

    Americans spend an average of seven hours and three minutes

    online each day, which adds up to over 18 years of their adult lives.
    Conversely, people in Japan spend the least time online daily, averaging three
    hours and 56 minutes, while those in South Africa spend the most at nine hours
    and 24 minutes.

    Dylan Evans is on an incredible journey with his startup,

    Simple Salt, a cybersecurity company that aims to streamline the challenging
    process businesses face in obtaining effective defenses against cyber crimes.

    Professionally, he demystifies security and demonstrates

    easy and effective ways for business leaders to combat internet crime.

    His insights resonate particularly well with lawyers,

    finance leaders, and the occasional CEO.

    On a personal level, he advocates for people's intrinsic

    value, emphasizing that, despite the challenges, pursuing personal growth is
    worthwhile.

    For more information, visit https://www.simple-salt.com/ or

    connect on LinkedIn: @DylanEvans.

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    55 min
  • Making the Immigration Process Easier with: Michael Hendricks

    According to a recent Gallup poll, two-thirds of Americans

    view immigration as beneficial for the country, while 27% consider it to be a
    bad thing.

    The percentage of people who see immigration as a good thing

    has decreased from its peak of 77% in 2020 and is the lowest recorded by Gallup
    since 2014, when it was 63%.

    However, the current 68% who view immigration as positive is

    generally higher than in the early 2000s through 2012. Although only a quarter
    of Americans see immigration as detrimental, this perspective is more prevalent
    among Republicans (43%) than Democrats (10%), with independents aligning more
    closely with the national average (28%).

    Nonetheless, half of Republicans, 67% of independents, and

    87% of Democrats still consider immigration a good thing.

    The poll was conducted after the Biden administration lifted

    emergency regulations, known as Title 42, which had allowed border control
    officers to immediately deport individuals caught entering the U.S. illegally,
    rather than providing them with an asylum hearing.

     Michael Hendricks is

    a husband, father, entrepreneur, lawyer, and pastor. He spent his early years
    in Central Mexico, fostering a love for languages, culture, and immigrant
    experiences. With over 10 years of legal experience, he embarked on a mission
    in 2021 to create a simplified immigration platform in the USA. His goal is to
    provide holistic support to immigrants by reducing frustration and anxiety,
    increasing transparency and affordability, and offering a comprehensive
    approach to the immigration process. Together with Allcanza, he aims to
    streamline immigration procedures, ensuring that individuals of all educational
    levels have affordable and transparent access to applying for immigration
    benefits, with costs averaging 50% less than traditional attorney fees, while
    still benefiting from human guidance and attorney review.

     

    For more information: https://allcanza.com/

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    47 min
  • Let's Figure Out A Way to Make More Means with: Freddie Rappina

    Intentions don't always translate to action when it comes to

    financial planning.

    In fact, research shows a continued decline among Americans

    who consider themselves "disciplined" financial planners – from 65%
    in the post-Covid 2020 study to 45% in 2024, according to Northwestern Mutual.

     Freddie Rappina is a

    Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant, as well as an
    Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps
    clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a
    financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for
    clients.

    In addition to experience in the financial services

    industry, Freddie also has experience in law enforcement and is retired from
    The Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia.

    Originally from Long Island, New York, Freddie enjoys

    baseball.

    For more information, please visit

    https://www.optafinancial.com/. Connect with Freddie Rappina on LinkedIn:
    @FreddieRappina.

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    45 min
  • Developing A Relationship with Jesus Providing You Clarity and Purpose with: Desiree Taylor

    The National Council on Aging

    reports that among Americans aged 12 and older, mild hearing loss is most
    common, affecting 37.1 million people. More than half (about 20.8 million) of
    those affected are adults aged 60 and older. About half of Americans (47%)
    describe themselves as religious, 33% say they are spiritual but not religious,
    and 2% say they are “both.” Although the vast majority of U.S. adults have one
    of these orientations toward the nonphysical world, the 18% who say they are
    neither religious nor spiritual is twice the proportion Gallup measured when it
    first asked this question in 1999. Over the same period, the percentage
    identifying as religious has declined by seven percentage points, according to
    Gallup News. Desiree Taylor, is an author and speaker with a heart full of love
    for women in every situation and season, connecting them to Jesus, the only one
    who brings life-changing transformation, and walking together with them on
    earth as they journey towards heaven. She is a wife to her husband Duane and a
    mom of two adult sons, Kyle and David. She enjoys sharing about marriage and
    the different stages of parenting, especially the adult parenting journey she
    is on now. Desiree is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient and has the heart
    to share her hearing loss journey with others through writing and speaking. Her
    experience has given her a compassionate heart towards those with physical and
    mental struggles, and she loves to share those stories on her website. When
    Desiree is not writing, she is reading a good book with a hot cup of tea,
    spending time with family or friends, or looking for new experiences to live.
    For more information, please visit https://www.arenewedcreation.com/.

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    43 min
  • Shedding Light on the Benefits of Mentoring with: Deborah Heiser

    Let's delve into a thought-provoking question.  What’s your relationship with the word 'connection

    '? Whose opinions do you value when you seek out guidance?  When you have to make a big decision, is
    there someone you value and trust? Mentorship, a crucial aspect of personal and
    professional growth, is often undervalued. According to Mentorloop, 76% of
    people believe mentors are important, yet only 37% have one. This gap is
    significant and underscores the need for more mentorship opportunities. Across
    the nation, 86% of children ages 6 to 17 have at least one adult mentor in
    their school, neighborhood, or community who provides advice or guidance,
    according to the 2022 National Survey of Children's Health.

     

    Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental

    Psychologist specializing in midlife and beyond and is redefining what life
    after 40 looks and feels like. She is a TEDx speaker, 92nd Street Y speaker,
    Founder of The Mentor Project™, coach, consultant, and Adjunct Professor in the
    Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. Deborah is a researcher, author of
    peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and co-editor of Spiritual Assessment
    and Intervention with Older Adults. She is a frequent expert guest for
    syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and
    print and online media outlets. She has been quoted in The New York
    Times, Seattle Times, and Dallas Times and
    contributes to Thrive Global. Her research covered a wide range of topics
    related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty,
    with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international
    award for her research on depression identification. She served for nine years
    on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and served as President
    in 2008, and in 2016, she served as President of the Queens Psychological
    Association in New York.

    Deborah Heiser, the accomplished psychologist, also leads a

    fulfilling personal life. She resides on Long Island in New York with her
    husband and two sons. She enjoys being a devoted 'baseball mom in her leisure
    time.'

     

     

     

    For more information, https://deborahheiser.com/

    Discover more: https://mentorproject.org/

     

    Read More: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/deborah-heiser-phd

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    42 min
  • Intricate Connection Between Personality and Mental Well-Being with Kareen Aristide

    If you'll indulge me for a moment, I want to have a

    conversation about the power of perspective, how we view it, the concept of
    life, and how we make decisions, and the consequences or rewards that come as a
    result of our judgment.

     

    According to the World Health Organization, women are more

    likely to have depression than men. An estimated 3.8% of the population
    experience depression, including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among
    women), and 5.7% of adults older than 60 years. Approximately 280 million
    people in the world have depression. A new report released by Boston Consulting
    Group (BCG) reveals that, on average, 48% of workers from eight countries
    indicate that they are currently grappling with burnout.

     

    Kareen Aristide is a passionate force on a mission to

    empower individuals to unlock their full potential—professionally, personally,
    and spiritually. With an illustrious career spanning nearly 25 years, she has
    left an indelible mark as a pastor, speaker, trainer, coach, consultant, and
    author. Dedicated to personal and professional growth, Kareen focuses on mental
    health, aiming to educate individuals of all ages on the intricate connection
    between personality and mental well-being.

     

    Currently contributing to Dr. Marina Milyavskaya’s Goal

    Pursuit and Self-Regulation Lab as a research assistant, Kareen is currently
    working on her second book, 'Supercharge Your Wellbeing', which delves into
    evidence-informed personal development and mental health strategies tailored to
    individual personalities. This work reflects her mission to empower readers on
    their journeys towards mental wellness.

     

    Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in

    Neuroscience and Mental Health from Carleton University, Kareen achieved Dean's
    List honors upon graduation in 2020. Currently, Kareen is pursuing further
    academic excellence through a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Cognitive Science.
    Her dedication to lifelong learning and development is a testament to her
    passion for her field.

     

    Beyond academia, she is a Certified DISC Human Behavior

    Master Trainer (Qualifying) with Personality Insights and a Certified Speaker
    with Expert Speaker. In 2019, Kareen was acknowledged as one of the Top 100
    Black Women to Watch in Canada by CIBWE (Canada International Black Women
    Event). She also founded She Did It! Elle a osé! in 2018, a movement nurturing
    the personal and professional growth of women entrepreneurs.

     

    Celebrating 25 years of marriage, Kareen takes pride in

    being a mother of five children aged 18 to 24, inspiring some of them to
    venture into entrepreneurship themselves.

     

    For more information, visit

    https://sleek.bio/kareenaristide.

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    42 min
  • Helping Marketers Solve Digital Ad Fatigue with Measurable Outdoor Advertising with: Charlie Riley

    Let's discuss Advertising Awareness and how aware the

    general public is about who is selling to them, how they are doing it, and the
    impact it has on all of us.

    A survey conducted by OAAA-Harris Poll in 2021 revealed a

    resurgence of mobility, with 83% of respondents noting their awareness of
    billboards during highway travel and 82% during local driving within the town.
    An overwhelming 83% of consumers expressed their attentiveness to Out-of-Home
    (OOH) advertising while driving, underscoring its effectiveness in reaching a
    wide audience.

     

    Charlie Riley is the first Head of Marketing at OneScreen, a

    measurable outdoor advertising platform. He has been the first marketing hire
    at 6 organizations, leading marketing and sales at seed stage startups up to
    $200 million organizations. A father of 3 and former CMO, this Top 50 B2B
    Marketing Influencer to Follow by TopRank Marketing is able to discuss how
    mastering internal marketing is almost as important as external communication
    while helping Go-To-Market teams better understand how to use outdoor marketing
    executions like billboards and conference branding to deliver revenue growth.
    He says, "Most marketers are used to digital channels, but the costs and
    results continue to decline as everyone is inundated with too much noise in
    email inboxes and on social media channels. For companies that respect brand
    marketing as much as direct response, adding outdoor advertising to their
    marketing mix can add creative impressions for those attending a conference or
    used in an ABM campaign to stand out. The best part is, OOH advertising is
    measurable and less expensive than people think. OOH campaigns can deliver
    results marketers need to share with the C-suite, just like digital campaigns.
    Outdoor advertising can be used for ABM campaigns, using a targeted account
    list to strategically plan locations that the target buyers will drive to work
    or where they spend time. Exposure through billboards, wrapped cars, and more
    draw targeted eyeballs from top prospects. Seeing companies use outdoor ads for
    customer recognition campaigns, brand awareness at major tradeshows, and more,
    outdoor advertising can be a brand play as part of the overall marketing mix
    that has been proven to drive better results. What's old is new again with
    billboards and more, and it's all measurable. For more information:
    https://www.onescreen.ai/ LinkedIn: @CharlieRiley

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    55 min
  • Build Value Improve Performance Find Freedom with: Christian Muntean

    According to the Survey Center for American Life, the

    majority of American workers report feeling respected and trusted by their
    workplace superiors. Approximately 79 percent of Americans say they often feel
    trusted by their supervisor or boss, and around 61 percent say that they often
    feel treated fairly by their boss. Meanwhile, Indeed states that when employees
    feel appreciated and valued, they are more likely to work hard, strive for new
    goals, and become invested in the company's success.

     

    Christian Muntean has assisted owners and executives of

    small and medium-sized businesses in significantly increasing their revenues
    and profitability. He is an accomplished business strategist who has guided
    hundreds of businesses toward rapid growth and broader impact. Christian
    specializes in supporting entrepreneurial leaders during pivotal moments such
    as scaling operations, navigating succession, or preparing for an exit. He
    holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University and is a
    Master Coach through the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching
    program, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), an International Mergers
    & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A), and a Mergers & Acquisitions
    Professional (M&AP). His approach is practical and focused on maximizing
    business value.

     

    Christian is also a published author, with works including

    "The Successful New CEO," "Conflict and Leadership," and
    "Train to Lead." His insights are frequently sought after in podcasts
    and national publications. Christian resides in Anchorage, Alaska, with his
    wife and their three children.

     

    For more information, please visit:

    https://www.christianmuntean.com/

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    44 min
  • Accelerate Your AI Innovation with: West Stringfellow

    As an entrepreneur or corporate business leader, I have a

    fundamental question for all of you. Do you have the knowledge and capability
    to keep up with the competition when it comes to digital transformation? Are
    you confident that your greatest asset is your people, and are you open to
    listening to them to achieve real progress within your organization?

     

    According to Gartner, 91% of businesses are involved in some

    form of digital initiative, and 87% of senior business leaders consider
    digitalization a priority. Furthermore, 89% of all companies have either
    already adopted a digital-first business strategy or are planning to do so.

     

    West Stringfellow is a product and technology visionary with

    a successful track record at companies such as Amazon, PayPal, Visa, and
    Target, as well as with startups accelerated by Techstars. With over 20 years
    of experience, West has consistently driven innovation, resulting in market
    disruptions and significant revenue growth. He now empowers entrepreneurs and
    businesses through coaching and consulting, drawing on his expertise in product
    innovation and digital transformation. West holds 5 patents and possesses a
    wealth of international experience, and he's here to share insights that can
    help revolutionize your approach to product and technology.

     

    For more information, please visit https://howdo.com/ or

    connect with West Stringfellow on LinkedIn.

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    55 min

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Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large…