In this episode, Amy Sylvis is joined by her dear friend Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, a remarkable advocate living with advanced cystic fibrosis (CF). Emily shares her journey, revealing how her experience with a fatal lung disease has paradoxically fostered an abundance mindset – driving her to focus on what truly matters. As the founder of Emily’s Entourage, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating research for those with rare CF mutations who do not benefit from current treatments, Emily discusses the importance of health, purpose, and resilience. She also touches on the stark realities faced by the final 10% of the CF community and emphasizes the need for equity in healthcare. Despite the challenges, Emily's story is one of profound clarity, gratitude, and a relentless pursuit of a better future for all those affected by CF.

More about Emily:

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff is Co-Founder of Emily's Entourage, an innovative 501(c)3 that accelerates research for individuals in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) population that do not benefit from existing mutation-targeted therapies. She is also an internationally recognized patient advocate and speaker.

Since 2011, Emily’s Entourage has awarded millions of dollars in research grants, launched a now-acquired CF gene therapy company, developed a patient registry and clinical trial matchmaking program to accelerate clinical trial recruitment, and led worldwide efforts to drive high-impact research and drug development. The organization has been featured in media outlets, including New York Times, STAT, CNN, Yahoo, AOL, People, The Philadelphia Inquirer and more.  

Emily has a master’s degree in bioethics and certification in clinical ethics mediation from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her undergraduate degree. She has given talks at The White House, TEDx, University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication Commencement, Stanford University's Medicine X Conference, and more. Emily was named a “Champion of Change” for President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative and is the recipient of the 2024 Personalized Medicine Coalition's Award in Leadership in Personalized Medicine, 2020 Philadelphia Magazine Luminary Award, and the 2016 Global Genes Rare Champion of Hope for Advocacy Award.

Connect with Emily:

https://www.emilysentourage.org

https://www.instagram.com/emilysentourage

https://www.facebook.com/EmilysEntourage

https://www.twitter.com/EmilysEntourage

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

https://www.youtube.com/@EmilysEntourage

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01:44 About Emily and her nonprofit, Emily's Entourage

06:54 Why Trikafta doesn't help The Final 10%

11:04 Equality problem in healthcare

13:58 The positive sides of CF

28:28 Emily's advice for more abundance

33:35 More on Emily's Entourage

38:28 Truth about drug development

In this episode, Amy challenges the widely accepted belief that owning a home is key to financial freedom. She believes that home ownership as the American Dream is a lie, explaining why it is actually a liability. She highlights her own strategy of renting her home and creating hands-off income from investing in rental properties – truly cash-flowing assets. 

Amy encourages you to explore the options with an open mind in order to make the most informed financial decisions that align with your individual goals. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on financial literacy, alternative investment strategies, and why being a renter by choice can be a viable option for achieving abundance. 

Whether you agree or disagree, this episode offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective on building a financially free lifestyle.

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0:38 Intro

03:40 The ethos of this show

05:09 Cash poor homeowners

08:08 Why your owner-occupied home is not an asset

11:00 Why Amy rents her home & investment strategy

18:59 Rent or buy, design your life of freedom (closing thoughts)

This episode is all about the stories we tell ourselves and the stories we leave behind.

Today, Amy Sylvis, welcomes Brandi Holder, a marketing veteran with over a decade of experience who transitioned from the corporate world to running her own business. Brandi shares her journey from working in strategic communications to discovering her passion for coaching individuals who have experienced significant life changes. 

She discusses how her husband's cancer diagnosis transformed her perspective on life and abundance, leading her to value experiences and relationships over monetary gains. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-awareness, positive self-talk, celebration circles, and advice for those feeling stagnant. 

Brandi also reveals more about her ongoing book project, aimed at exploring true contentment and providing a framework for achieving it. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of redefining abundance and finding deeper satisfaction in life.

More about Brandi:

Brandi Holder is a coach, writer, brand strategist, and dog mom. The work that lights her up the most is helping people turn life's curveballs into home runs.

After a successful career climbing the corporate ladder, Brandi's curiosity led her to launch her communications consultancy nine years ago. Today, she focuses on empowering those who have faced significant life changes, recognizing them as powerful agents of transformation. With two decades of experience accelerating growth for visionary leaders across multifamily housing, public safety technology, and public-private initiatives, Brandi is uniquely equipped to help individuals use their hard-earned wisdom to rewrite their stories and create meaningful impact.

Brandi's forthcoming book draws on her extensive research in change management, crisis navigation, leadership development, and her innovative framework for happiness and contentment. This work offers readers practical strategies for navigating dramatic life changes, finding fulfillment, and achieving success in both personal and professional realms. By bridging high-level strategy with mental and physical well-being, Brandi helps her clients attain what she considers the true luxuries of life: peace, joy, and freedom.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bholder1/

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01:20 Brandi's background

03:24 Brandi's powerful definition of abundance

10:35 Using awareness to overcome challenges

13:34 Even Kobe had a coach / self-talk

21:48 Brandi's upcoming book on deep contentment

24:58 Advice for those feeling stagnant

Today, Amy Sylvis, Founder of Sylvis Capital, shares exciting updates about the current state of the commercial real estate market, emphasizing the strong demand for multifamily housing amidst a national housing shortage. She explains how the combination of high interest rates, a growing preference for renting among millennials, and a significant supply-demand imbalance creates favorable conditions for real estate investors. Amy also discusses recent moves by major institutional investors like Goldman Sachs, who are re-entering the market, signaling potential opportunities. 

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0:33 Intro

5:07 Updates in the commercial real estate space

5:50 Goldman Sachs investment update

8:35 Where are we in the market cycle?

9:54 Recent CoStar article

11:55 CBRE on U.S. multifamily market

13:26 How absorption rates are affecting the market

15:28 Current supply & demand stats favorable for investors

16:41 Congratulating investors on our recent closing

Marcos Torres, originally from Venezuela, moved to the United States 17 years ago to pursue new opportunities. His initial plan to become an investment banker was derailed by the 2008 financial crisis, but his ability to adapt ultimately led him to becoming the CFO of Huntress, a successful cybersecurity company. 

Marcos shares his story of adaptability–recognizing and pursuing abundance in various forms, not just financial wealth. He talks about clarity of vision and action, resilience in the face of challenges, and the concept of “failing differently”.

More about Marcos Torres:

Marcos Torres is the CFO at Huntress. Since joining in 2019, he has been building the Finance and Ops team to support the company in its multiple waves of growth and preparing for a future IPO. Before joining Huntress, Marcos was VP of Finance at Nava PBC and held key roles at Pendrell Corporation, a publicly-traded Intellectual Property Investment Company focused on technology portfolios, and Edgenuity, a KKR SaaS portfolio company in partnership with WeldNorth Education, focused on EdTech.

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

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Most are familiar with public equity, investing in the stock market, but many who are even aware of private equity don’t realize that there are investment opportunities for everyone…not just big businesses or the ultra-rich. We contrast private equity with the more familiar public equity investments like stocks and bonds, highlighting how the rich allocate nearly half of their investments to private equity due to its potential for superior long-term returns.

We also talk about:

Lastly, click the link below to join the August 15th masterclass, hosted by Amy Sylvis, on how to use retirement accounts for private equity investments.

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0:23 Intro

04:39 Why the wealthy invest in private equity

06:22 Tony Robbins - The Holy Grail of Investing

06:58 Private equity explained

08:12 Why private equity opportunities are "hidden"

10:08 $30 billion news from CalPERS

12:56 Examples of private equity

13:55 Portfolio allocation of wealthy folks

15:02 Commercial real estate vs REIT

15:55 Investment w/o taxable event

16:32 Join Our Free Masterclass 8/15/24

Years of corporate success left Leesa McGregor feeling sorely unfulfilled. She realized she was living a version of success that society had dictated. On this show, we’ve talked a lot about abundance being a self-defined concept for each person based on their goals and priorities. Based on the life you (and only you) desire. 

Today, we sit down with Leesa, a walking embodiment of this principle, to talk about the mindset shifts that led her down a path of abundance that she defined for herself – in particular, time freedom and the freedom to impact.

We touch on Leesa’s entrepreneurial ventures, what a freedom mindset looks like, The Five Freedoms Framework, and how women can break free from societal norms and create the impactful legacies they are destined to. 

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to design an extraordinary life filled with purpose and joy beyond the limits of traditional success.

More about Leesa:

As an unshakable optimist, Leesa believes in our ability to transform business and education for the benefit of humankind. There’s a reason why entrepreneurs and business owners call Leesa The Impact Mentor – she’s become one of the most influential, new paradigm thinkers working anywhere in the world today.

Her visionary entrepreneurial thinking combined with over two decades of business building expertise, have captured the attention and respect of CEOs, authors, entrepreneurs and industry experts from around the world.

In her career, she has started and grown more than a dozen ventures, in Media-Technology, Renewable Energy, Personal Empowerment and Online Education. Today, Leesa travels and speaks globally on the new era of responsible business, the future of education and how we can create a new story for humanity.

Connect with Leesa:

leesamcgregor.com/

linkedin.com/in/leesamcgregor/

instagram.com/leesamcgregor/

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In this episode, Amy Sylvis outlines the #1 success differentiator among the hundred of high net worth individuals she’s spoken to. Learn just how much our mindset plays a role in achieving financial abundance, which can lead to other forms of abundance as well. She shares how a positive and open mindset can unlock numerous opportunities for financial growth. 

Amy also highlights the importance of questioning established norms and reveals the bias of financial advisors while naming some empowering investment alternatives to escape the everyday investor paradigm. The episode encourages listeners to adopt small, consistent habits that align with their financial goals and to stay persistent and curious in their journey toward abundance.

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01:24 The abundance end goal

03:12 The #1 success differentiator

10:14 Questioning status quo financial advice

13:01 Financial advisor bias

17:04 You are the company you keep

18:48 What are the wealthy investing in?

21:45 Small habits, big impact

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jacob Vogel about his multifaceted approach to abundance based on two key pillars and finding deeper meaning in your work. Dr. Vogel shares his insights on how he perceives through the richness of relationships, personal fulfillment, and facilitating lasting experiences for others. He emphasizes the vital role his family has played in shaping his values and approach to life, influencing his life’s central theme—music, which he discusses in depth. 

Dr. Vogel also talks about the importance of using our talents to enrich the lives of others, a guiding principle in his personal and professional endeavors. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Jacob Vogel’s approach to living a life of abundance and service through the lenses of family, music, and personal passions.

More about Jacob:

Dr. Jacob Vogel was named as Director of the USC Trojan Marching Band at the start of 2021, the first to be new to the position in over 50 years. This appointment followed a 12-year tenure as a teaching assistant, assistant director, associate director, and arranger with the program. Dr. Vogel also serves as an Associate Professor of Practice in Winds and Percussion with the Thornton School of Music, and as a member of the Music Teaching and Learning Faculty. 

Upon completion of a master’s degree in Music Education from the USC’s Thornton School of Music, Dr. Vogel is currently completing his dissertation for a Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree in Music teaching and Learning, under the careful tutelage of Drs. Susan Helfter, Beatrice Ilari and Peter Webster. He also holds Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and French Horn performance from Chapman University’s Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music.

This is the Trojan Marching Band 2024 Spirit Kickoff on August 25, 2024 in Newport Beach, CA. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-oc-trojans-spirit-kickoff-tickets-933853098757?aff=oddtdtcreator

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linkedin.com/in/jacob-vogel-b790b86b

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01:40 Guest background

06:42 How Amy & Jacob met

11:10 Pillar of Abundance #1

18:19 Pillar of Abundance #2

32:10 What USC Band means to Trojans

35:39 Where is abundance lacking?

41:04 Jacob Vogel's advice for young people

48:33 Trojan Marching Band 2024 Spirit Kickoff 8/25/24

In this episode, Amy Sylvis sheds light on common misconceptions about commercial real estate investment. This episode is all about debunking myths using real examples of properties, locations, and business strategies.

Amy begins by addressing the myth that high interest rates make it a bad time to invest in real estate. She explains the differing value metrics between single-family and commercial real estate and shares her experience with a recent acquisition in Dallas. Amy argues that these conditions can actually create opportunities, as less sophisticated investors may be scared off by negative headlines.

Next, she tackles the myth that rents are decreasing universally, explaining that real estate markets are highly localized. She stresses the importance of understanding specific markets and the value-add strategies that can mitigate risks. 

Finally, Amy addresses fears of an impending catastrophic recession. She highlights the fundamentals of multifamily real estate, including the ongoing demand for housing, the preference of millennials for renting, and the shortage of housing supply. She reassures listeners that, even in a downturn, well-chosen apartment investments can perform robustly.

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00:45 Intro

06:09 Amy’s vehicle for abundance

07:09 Myth 1

13:17 Myth 2

15:26 Value Add Strategy

17:56 Ad - Sylvis Capital

18:49 Myth 3

22:20 Missed Opportunities

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