Lets Have This Conversation

Lets Have This Conversation

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  • Strategizing and Action Planning to Build and Grow Brands Without the Stress with Sasha Willis

    In fact, they're even more likely to start a business

    than men. These are the statistics on women-owned businesses you need to know.
    42% of all U.S. businesses are owned by women 13 million, according
    to www.incfile.com

     

    For business strategist Sasha Willis: “I've been a creative business owner for over a decade. I've

    done everything from design stationery to selling products and now help women
    grow their businesses. I also do A LOT (including having a 9-5, being a wife,
    and mom to a 4-almost 5-year-old) in both my professional and personal life
    which means I must be extremely organized to manage it all. I help women manage
    busy lives and their businesses with less stress.
    I'm a big believer in authenticity in business as well so I
    don't sugar-coat what having a business is like. Not everyone is meant to own a
    business and I'm okay with saying that! I speak openly about my family and how
    I use my business to advocate for my values.” 
    She joined me this week to tell me more.

     

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

    Follow: @strategybysasha

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    37 min
  • Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History with: Dan Marrazza

    The Pro Football Hall of

    Fame has welcomed more than 10 million fans. Each year, visitors travel from
    each of the 50 states and from upward of 70 foreign countries to tour the Hall
    of Fame.  For Dan Marrazza “I am a National
    Emmy-winning digital social media strategist,  and content creator with a proven track record
    of developing an executing content strategies for a diverse portfolio of
    national/international sports brands.

    This includes having led the online efforts of the first
    expansion NHL team in the digital age and developing the strategy to launch the
    social media efforts for the first legal mobile sports book in the history of
    the United States.

    Additionally, I have written for NHL.com, NBC, Sports
    Illustrated, ESPN, The Hockey News, New York Times, Hockey Canada and USA
    Hockey, among others.”  Currently Marrazza
    serves as the Director of Digital
    Strategy at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 
    He joined me this week to tell me more about working in the mecca and
    birthplace of pro football.

    Follow: @DanMarrazza

    Follow: @ProFootballHOF

     

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    39 min
  • Helping Women Reimagine their Purpose Utilizing Self-Acknowledgment with: Dr. Carolyn D Mack

    In addition to their concerns about low and declining levels

    of trust in government, many Americans are anxious about the level of
    confidence citizens have in each other. Fully 71% think interpersonal
    confidence has worsened in the past 20 years. And about half (49%) think a
    major weight dragging down such trust is that Americans are not as reliable as
    they used to be, The Pew Research Center reports. For Dr. Carolyn D. Mack: “My
    mission is to empower midlife professional women navigating life transitions to
    reimagine their purpose to have a life not a living.”   I realized that going the traditional career
    route and expecting people to recognize my hard work and get promoted was not
    working for me. The more education I pursued to break into the arena where I
    could thrive, did not have the catapulting effect that I was led to believe
    would occur. Experiencing the pandemic forced me to view my life from an
    intersectional viewpoint and make a different decision. That has changed my
    life.

    I was born in Philadelphia PA and raised in South

    Carolina, where I completed high school and attended the University of South
    Carolina at the flagship campus in Columbia, SC. I began my work career in the
    retail and customer service industries during college. I began my retail life
    working at Majik Market, a convenience store two blocks from her campus dorm
    room. I then moved on to work in sporting goods until graduation. Upon
    graduation, my foray into higher education began, encompassing over half of my
    job life.

    I got into coaching because I wanted to become a talking

    head. I love to teach and help others. I began coaching parents in navigating
    high school and college athletic opportunities and scholarships for their
    children. I coached youth track and field and became a USATF Level 1 Track
    Coach. I coached in areas where I had experience and found success.

    After completing my doctorate in business in 2019, I felt

    compelled to start my business. I had always wanted to be a life coach and
    support women's life journeys. But I also wanted to support micro-business
    owners in having a business that utilized technology in a way that was
    supportive of business growth. Little did I know that a pandemic would force
    the issue in a very real way. In my own naivete, I was surprised that business
    owners were not as open to the prospect as I thought they would be. From there,
    I struggled to find the place that best suited my talents and abilities that
    would serve others.

    Between 2019 and today, I struggled a lot trying to build

    a business, get over my personal fears and grow. I began to trust myself enough
    to do what I needed for me first and to understand that it all begins inside. I
    am learning that lesson using the gift of daily acknowledgment.

    The value I bring to the conversation experiential and

    well-researched perspective on what the midlife years, acknowledgment, life
    transitions, and purpose and our stories create when approached with a clear
    vision and determination. She joined me this week to tell me more.

     

    Follow: @CarolynMcKineyMack

     

    LinkedIn: @Dr.CarolynD.Mack

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    38 min
  • Jon Rennie: "Leadership Is a People Business "

    Gallup found that a staggering 70% of an employee's motivation is influenced by their manager. This lack of motivation in turn also leads to a higher rate of employee turnover - the University of California found that motivated employees were 87% less likely to quit their jobs.

    Jon S. Rennie is a business leader, bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster. He is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a premier manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who made seven deployments during the end of the Cold War. Prior to starting Peak Demand, he led eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies. He is the author of two bestselling leadership books, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following and All in the Same Boat: Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner. He is the host of the Deep Leadership podcast. Jon successfully brings his unique navy leadership experience to the business world. On a submarine crew, officers and sailors work together in cramped spaces and challenging conditions to accomplish complex missions with no room for failure. Jon learned quickly that the basic underlying principles for success at sea also led to high performing teams on land. He joined me this week to tell me more.

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

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    45 min
  • An Inclusive Conversation About Disability Awareness with: Ray Schuholz & Ryan Klotz

    Equality and access to equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities should be a national priority. That’s why on February 26, 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement, and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Everyone wants, and deserves, to enjoy life, feel productive and secure. But in March, we take extra steps to raise awareness about the supports and rights of the people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our communities and society as a whole! All individuals, agencies, and organizations supportive of people with disabilities are encouraged to observe the month of March with appropriate observances and activities directed toward increasing public awareness of the contributions and the potential of Americans with disabilities. Earlier this month, I had the distinct honor of moderating a discussion between two Michigan disability advocates. Ray Schuholz is a Certified Peer Mentor with Community Living Services, an ambassador for the Detroit Wayne mental health Authority and a fierce advocate for inclusion in his community. Meanwhile, Ryan Klotz serves on the Board of Directors for the Arc of Northwest Wayne County, Community Transitions Trainer with the Developmental Disabilities Institute (at Wayne State University and a Home and Community Based Trainer for the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute. Both joined me, to discuss the importance of inclusion in the workforce and within society for individuals with disabilities as we mark National Disability Awareness Month in America. I thank both for joining me to have an important conversation.

    Contact Ray (734) 722-4725

    Twitter: @RyanMKlotz

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    47 min
  • Overcoming Limitations Developing a Strong Mind and Healthy Body with Jai Bazevski

    When you place a premium value on your health it allows you to orchestrate and live your life with compassion, desire, and inspiration. For Fitness & Mindset Coach Jai Bazevski After a sudden cardiac arrest in 2008 from a rare heart condition, “I underwent a series of heart surgeries and long road to recovery, both physically and mentally. From my experience I knew that I wanted to help people with illness prevention, so they didn't have to go through what I went through. It urged me to leave my I.T career to study to become a life coach and personal trainer and start a fitness, mindset coaching business. SQ1 Fitness (meaning Square One fitness) refers to taking everything back to "square one" and rebuilding a healthy mindset and habits from the ground up. My experiences over the last 15 years have been life changing, being able to help thousands of people through my struggles, and my gym and coaching has also made me a better, more confident, and successful person that I can bring to the world and share with others to inspire them.”   He joined me this week, to tell me more.

    For more information: https://www.sq1fitness.com.au/

    Instagram: @sq1fitnessaus

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Developing & Showcasing Professional MMA Latin American Athletes with: Ryan Vevon Rapaport

    MMA is the world's third most popular sport, behind soccer and basketball. There are 451 million people interested in MMA, according to Nielsen Sports DNA (soccer has 901 million fans, according to Forbes. For Ryan Vevon Rapaport My life mission is to make authentic and valuable connections.


    High-performing Business Development and Operations Executive with 10+ years of experience innovating in partnership development and sales strategies to forge global relationships across sports, CPG, and entertainment.

    Creates impactful social media and live event sales strategies for building market penetration and exceeding revenue generation goals. An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with extensive startup experience building valuable strategic partnerships in SaaS, events, content, and brand activations.

    Areas of Expertise:
    Talent Activation, Brand Sponsorships, Marketing Strategy, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Rights, Training & Development, Reporting & Analysis, Social Media Strategy, SaaS Negotiations, CRM Staff Leadership, Brand Management, International C-Level & Client Relations, Data Analytics, Technical Development, Social Selling Strategy, and Influencer Strategy. He’s Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish and Italian. Vevon Rapaport  is currently serving in Brand Partnerships for Naciones MMA. Naciones MMA develops and showcases the next generation of professional mixed martial arts Latin American superstars. The most experienced Latin American MMA experts came together to create an electrifying experience in combat sports. He joined me this week to tell me more.

    Follow: @nacionesmma

    YouTube: @NacionesMMA

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    38 min
  • A Soldier Against All Odds with Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike

    Acts of service have impressionable ways of impacting our lives and building our character. It shines a light on the priorities in life which we hold the closest and place the most value on. It teaches us the connectivity of authentic relationship building is vitally important. A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike, served 31 years in the United States Army as both an enlisted and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and survived a wicked amount of Military training.

    His book A Soldier Against All Odds compiles all his life events in an inspiring storytelling format with the ups and downs of a life in uniform. His diversity of Army jobs, assignments, and schools from age 17 to 48 sets this military memoir up differently than most.

    Jason’s brutal honesty on how he did it while disclosing many sacred secrets about how he survived is unique. With a straightforward account of one man’s journey, he inspires audiences nationwide at speaking events and shows how to be resilient and to persevere no matter what disadvantages and life struggles may happen. The Army investigated him, arrested him, and tried to break him. He joined me over the weekend to tell me more.

    For more information: http://jasonpike.org/

    Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Against-All-Odds-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0BR2SHZJ1?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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    34 min
  • Helping Women Navigate Menopause Naturally with: Melissa Tohlakai

    According to Mount Sinai Hospital Menopause is the last menstrual period. The average age of menopause in Canada is 51.5 years. It can occur before or after this age. Over 90% of women are menopausal by the age of 55-56 and for 5 per cent, it occurs between the ages of 40-45. 80% of women have some symptoms around menopause, of which 20% have severe symptoms. Melissa Tohlakai is an expert in helping women navigate menopause naturally without the side effects of HRT or other medications. She is a qualified , Nutritionist, Herbalist, and Board-Certified Holistic Practitioner.

    Over the last decade Melissa has been helping women use natural methods to relieve symptoms who were frustrated after being told by their physicians that their hot flushes, weight gain and other perimenopausal symptoms can only be helped with HRT or that they'll just have to "ride it out".
    She gives health-savvy women the tools and knowledge they need to lose stubborn weight, escape debilitating hot flushes and rescue the health of their intimate areas so they can enjoy life with confidence again using a unique approach that she has spent the last 10 years refining.
    Melissa's mission is to stop other women from being medicated unnecessarily, and to help them bring their bodies back into harmony naturally.
    Her other projects include a free clinic that Melissa ran from her home on the Navajo Nation during the initial outbreak of COVID-19. Melissa worked entirely pro bono for a year and funded the clinic out of her own pocket and with small donations. This later became the focus of the documentary COVID Nation which was featured on NITV and SBS in Australia. Giving back to those in need remains an important driver and focus for Melissa's work.

    For more information: https://melissa-tohlakai.com/

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    43 min
  • Helping Parents Guide Their Children To A Healthier Life with: Sheila Carroll

    Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates have tripled in the U.S., and today, the country has some of the highest obesity rates in the world: one out of six children are obese, and one out of three children is overweight or obese.  According to the University of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Medicine. For Sheila Carroll: “In 20 years of clinical medicine, I took care of a lot of very sick children.  But to an even greater extent, I saw kids with lifestyle induced problems.  Poor sleep, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy weight and frequently a lot of depression and anxiety were keeping these kids from living in their best health.

    A child cannot be expected to change their lifestyle habits by themselves.  Children need their parent's and caregiver's help.  And parents need help figuring out first, exactly what to do and then, how to do it.  

    This is what I help parents do.  I help parents know exactly what to do to improve their child's health and I teach them the tools and skills they need to fully support their child and themselves along their journeys to better health.  

    As a Pediatrician and a Certified Life and Weight Coach, I help children by empowering their parents to be the parents they truly want to be.” She joined me this week to tell me more.

    For more information: https://www.sheilacarrollmd.com/

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    28 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…