PR Weekly With Sari Cicurel

Jon Dwoskin is a business coach, executive coach, author, speaker and podcast host of the Think Business Podcast. Jon believes all businesses essentially have the same problems. It’s how you address them that makes all the difference in the world. He encourages people to think big and help leaders get unstuck in their business. 

Sari and Jon discuss all things business from business plans to mindset to mentors. Jon will inspire you to put your best foot forward as he continues to inspire those around him to think big.    

Here’s what we discussed:

• Having a business plan  
• The importance of mentorship and what we can learn from them  
• Meditation as your executive time  
• Jon’s favorite podcasts    

 

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:   Website: http://www.jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

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

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

Mike Stone is an on-air host for 97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM. He is the former host of the Stoney and Wojo radio show on WDFN in Detroit, Michigan until it was canceled on January 20, 2009. He was a blogger and chat host on mlive.com until signing with 97.1 in December 2009.  Stone also appears weekly on WXYZ-TV's Sunday night sports newscast to offer his editorial opinion on the latest sports issues. He, like Sari, is a huge Springsteen fan and has been to over 100 shows!     Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:  

• What sports will look like during and post COVID-19  
• How sports reporting has changed over the years  

• A shared love of Bruce Springsteen 

  Connect with Mike Stone   Twitter: www.twitter.com/stoney16 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-Stone/665492642   

Rob Smith, the CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, has created a space, combining his profession with his passion. After graduating from Michigan State University, Rob began a long retail career, spanning over 30 years, orchestrating multi-billion dollar businesses through merchandising, e-commerce, marketing, product development and supply chain management. He worked his way through Macys for over two decades, working within four divisions and finishing with his final position as GMM/EVP Macys Corporate in product merchandising. Gaining new experiences, Rob became GMM/EVP at Victoria’s Secret direct. He was the Children’s Global Chief Product Officer for Nike, Levi’s Jordan, Hurley, and Converse with Haddad Brands.  

Rob mentors numerous fashion brands and serves on the Board of Directors for Steve Madden Ltd., leading the newly created CSR committee. He’s the former Board Chair for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which empowers, educates and advocates on behalf of LGBTQA+ youth around the world and has also served on the board of directors for Athlete Ally. Today, Rob leads and mange’s The Project Project. A leader in the Gender-Free fashion movement. Phluid, joining a global movement of freedom of authenticity and self-expression, leads with values, a powerful community and a fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Phluid thoughtfully expands into new spaces where they can offer insight, education and impact. Rob lives in NYC with his husband, Rod Grozier, and his dog, Jackson.

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:  

• How Burning Man & travel helped Rob find himself
• What is The Phluid Project? 
• Creating inclusive community through clothing  
• The changing world and making space for those who are different 

Connect with Rob 

Website: www.getphluid.com and www.thephluidproject.com 

Instagram: @robgarrettsmith and @thephluidproject

 

Kim Lifton is President and Founder of Wow Writing Workshop, a strategic communication company specializing in college admission and grad school application essay writing and professional training. She leads a team of writers and teachers who understand the writing process inside and out. She practices what she preaches and is doing her own professional development: a memoir writing workshop. In her spare time, she swims, do es yoga and sees as many James Taylor concerts as she can 

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:  

• Looking at everyone as an individual story  

• The writing process for college admissions   
• How to support your child in this transitional time  

Connect with Kim  

Website: https://wowwritingworkshop.com/ 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kimlifton and www.facebook.com/wowwriting 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/kimlifton and www.twitter.com/wowwriting 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/kimberlylifton 

 

Kelly Houseman holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and has a private practice in her home state of Michigan. She does many speaking engagement and panels where she discusses current women issues including self-esteem, parenting, pre and post pregnancy, communication skills, team relationship skills, and college adjustments. She is a wife, sister, daughter and mother of a one and four-year-old. Get ready for Kelly to bring you back to reality as we discuss self-care, social media, toxic relationships and more!  

 

Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode: 

• The importance of self-care & different ways to practice that 
• Toxic relationships  
• Date night   

Connect with Kelly  

Website: http://kellysreality.com/ 

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

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

Rabbi Chuck was the former Rabbi at Tree of Life or L'Simcha congregation in Pittsburgh prior to the horrific shooting in October of 2018. He has become an unofficial spokesperson for the community appearing in interviews worldwide including ABC, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera. 

He has currently been speaking on "When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough" around the country and Canada. He has also been speaking at high schools to promote "No Place For Hate". 

Rabbi Chuck graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BA in Social Relations and an MS in Management and Public Policy. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. He has served as a Pulpit rabbi for the last 35 years and is known for his work with young people. Semi-retired Rabbi Chuck is the rabbi of a smaller 'shteeble' in Pittsburgh--Kehillah La la. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• Rabbi Chuck's experience with the Tree of Life shooting
• The healing process
• Hate, mental health, and gun laws
• Spreading love and kindness

Connect with Rabbi Chuck Diamond: 

Website: https://ravchuck.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/110792039590896 

John Sauve is an American artist and arts educator. His medium is sculpture and printmaking. He's achieved national and international recognition for this work. John was awarded a grant from the MarcEcco Foundation for his work Man in the City, the first public sculpture exhibit installed on the Highline in New York City. In this episode, John tackles art programs in schools and the importance of helping kids through art. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• Using art to set kids up for success
• The story behind John's work Man in the City
• Teaching kids about positive role models through Muhammad Ali

Roz Keith has a transgender son, Hunter. As they began their journey into understanding this transition, finding resources was not always easy. Because of this, Roz founded and is the Executive Director of Stand With Trans. This organization hopes to bridge the gap from coming out to coming into their own. Roz works with parents of transgender children to be open to the possibilities, to love their child unconditionally, and to enjoy the fruits of their labors. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• Roz's experience learning her child, who she believed to be female, identified as transgender
• The statistics surrounding transgender youth and their mental health
• Finding support for and reaching transgender youth

Chuck Shapiro, better known as my dad, had to be my first guest on the show! Chuck, known to me and many as the ultimate girl dad, was an amazing father, race car driver and hard worker. He has always handed me advice when I needed it and I can't wait to have him share snippets of his wisdom with all of you. 

Here's what we discussed in today's episode: 

• What it is like to work with family
• All you have is your name
• The sacrifices you make for family
• Life as a race car driver
• Choosing the path that makes you happy

Krishna Mohan is an Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Speaker, #1 Best-selling Author, as seen on FOX TV and multiple media outlets, President of Genius Visionary, Managing Partner of Capital Street Investments LLP, and President of Gifting Boutique. Over the last 20 years, he has helped 3 Fortune 500 companies and several start-up organizations focusing on Sales, Business Development, and Finance. His management style has been described as decisive and motivational, where success comes from a focused commitment to developing new business, cultivating relationships, training salespeople, and creating growth strategies. He is involved in several acquisitions and mergers. Krishna has a Master’s Degree in Marketing Management MMM, an MBA-International Business, and an MS in Finance. Krishna is an acclaimed speaker and regularly speaks in various corporate events, boot camps, and management training. 

Here’s what we discussed: 

• Problems in Business and How to Solve Them 
• Financial Health in Business  
• Business Credit 

Connect with Krishna Mohan: 

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Visionary-Inc-104897597961203/ 

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Online-Academy-100630881727197 

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Business-Credit-106803107768268 

https://www.facebook.com/Genius-Business-Coach-100384921769715 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusbusinesscoach/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusonlineacademy/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusbusinesscredit/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniusvisionary/ 

http://www.geniusvisionaryinc.com/ 

https://geniusbusinesscoach.com/ 
https://geniusonlineacademy.com/ 

http://www.geniusbusinesscredit.com/