See & Free Studio with Jennifer Longnion

See & Free Studio Episode 22 with Dwight Elliston, who proves bringing all aspects of our self to everything we do can make others' lives better 

Proud Jamaican Dwight Elliston immigrated to the US in his teens, taking the lessons he learned as a child to his new home - to use his skills and resources to make a community better for everyone. Dwight's USD is to find purpose and meaning by bringing all of himself - especially his multi-faceted brain - to building solutions and opportunities for others. That is what he does today, especially in his efforts to transform the culturally rich and ever-evolving Atlanta, GA into a place that promotes equality and eliminates inequities. His day job involves words like banking, intelligence and regulatory, and while he is equally proud of that aspect of his life, he'd rather talk to us about travel, art, wine and affordable housing. Be inspired by Dwight's story - how he celebrates all aspects of his life - and commits his time and energy to so many great causes including The Rosemarie K. Witter Foundation.

See & Free Studio Episode 17 with the extraordinary Rochelle Webb whose making the world a better place...one optimist at a time

CEO, Entrepreneur, Professor, Advisor, Activist, Philanthropist. It doesn’t matter what role she plays, Rochelle Webb creates community wherever she goes. Her mission is to help as many human beings as possible by giving them exposure to new things, a helping hand when they need it and a fighting chance at their version of success. How does she do that? She leans into uncomfortable situations, takes on challenges others avoid, and infuses hope, energy and enthusiasm into every interaction. She wants to leave the world a better place by inspiring others to project their talents into the world...one optimist at a time. Join us this week to learn about the incredible Rochelle Webb and about one of her favorite organizations 1% for the Planet.

See & Free Studio Episode 15 with Honorée Corder, author of more than 50 books including You Must Write a Book 

If you’ve ever considered writing a book, then Honorée Corder is the perfect coach to have in your corner. Her USD is helping others convey their experience and knowledge through writing. Questioning whether your story is important to share? Well Honoree combats that kind of self-doubt through perfectly-timed encouragement and by reminding aspiring authors that it is not just what you share but how you tell your story that uniquely resonates with your readers. And just like your USD, one other important lesson she shares: You must promote yourself and your book for the rest of your life. Come learn from and about Honoree Corder and how she supports Family and Children’s Services.

YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/SM0-kNZEC0s

See & Free Studio Episode 15 with Jim Motroni, who is a hero in the origin story of See & Free Studio

Jim Motroni, a reformed banker turned business sensei, tells us how he found his USD many years ago when he was “climbing the ladder of success only to find it was leaning against the wrong wall”. Now as an Executive Coach & Business Consultant, Jim reminds us to commit to our humanity - showing us how to hold onto our connections despite the many circumstances that could tear us apart. His USD is to get people to work together in conditions that don’t support it. When you meet Jim, know that he's on a mission to answer: Where’s the connective tissue? Where are we thwarted from making our full contribution? Where are people disconnected from their ideals and to each other - feeling they can't make happen what they want to make happen? Come learn about Jim, Conversant, and the non profit The Egbe Revitalization Project.

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Josh Schollmeyer, co-founder and editor-in-chief of MEL Magazine, elucidates the media industry and more specifically what it takes to disrupt the world of men’s lifestyle content. And what does it take? A multi-faceted USD of tenacity, resilience and idiocy! Josh shares how his midwestern, blue collar roots shaped his tireless work ethic that is best summed up as “Show up, kick in doors, and bounce back quickly!” Come learn about Josh, his talented MEL crew and the brand-backed publication that is now hanging in the balance after a recent divestment by parent company DSC. Josh is optimistic about MEL’s future. While he works to secure that, he would like for you to preserve our collective futures by supporting The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

See & Free Studio Episode 21 with Svein Harald Mørkve, MD hailing from the fjords of Norway

Joining us from Bergen, Norway, Svein Harald Mørkve is an Oxford-educated neurosurgeon and competitive body builder?!? Yes, body builder. Svein is an expert in the relationship between mind and body. He meets people when both may be failing them and they are at their most vulnerable; his USD is truly connecting with people. He appreciates that others’ lives are in his hands and never loses sight of that fact. In the face of adversity, Svein reminds us how important it is to hold onto our humanity and to never give up hope. The mind is very powerful and a positive mindset goes a long way. Please come learn about Svein, his beautiful country of Norway, and how he supports Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres).

See & Free Studio Episode 17 with barrier buster Amber Hameed, currently bringing her many talents to the music industry at UMG

Proud Pakistani-American Amber Hameed could’ve followed tradition and chosen just one career path, but she’s not one to be tethered to convention. Part geek and part actor, Amber has too many passions and strengths to choose just one; she plans to explore them all. That is her USD. This self-described “rainbow unicorn” embraces her whole self: her creative side, her business side, her analytical tech side, and her empathetic side. She encourages all of us to do the same...explore and experiment, take risks, try everything and bust through your own barriers. Come learn about the multi-talented Amber Hameed, how she is transforming the music industry and supporting great organizations like Team For Kids. (www.teamkids.org)

See & Free Studio Episode 19 with kindred spirit career coach Christine DiDonato, author of “Get There Faster: The non-nonsense, no-fluff guide to the career you want”

Christine DiDonato’s USD is to help other people find their unique and special talent, and the people she really wants to help are our next generation of career seekers - those just entering their careers and emerging talent who are trying to navigate the complexities of organizations. After years of working with young people to shape their career paths, Christine notes there is an ever-increasing generational pressure to do the “right thing, the right way, right now” and she wants to encourage our youth to let go of that pressure and instead be fueled by curiosity, energy and their personal values. Her best advice is to “be true to thine self” and to be your own best advocate. Come learn from Christine as she shares her own journey, the wisdom she’s gained along the way, and hear about her passion for Habitat for Humanity.  

 https://youtu.be/s9ej3pD2ncY

See & Free Studio Episode 5 with Wealth Management Specialist and a downright good human Harris Konter

If you want unbiased advice around big life decisions, look no further than Harris Konter - an investment guru whose dry wit and pragmatic wisdom makes financial planning fun?!? Yep, finances and fun in the same sentence. That is what you get with Harris; he mixes humor with a knack for helping people break down the artificial barriers that get in the way of the dreams they have for themselves and their families. Come watch Harris on this week's episode of See & Free Studio, see which shirt he picked for the show, and learn all about Concrete Jungle.

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See & Free Studio Episode 13 with the talented Eric Gilliland, a PGA Golf Pro who teaches us that winning is much more than mastering the game

Eric Gilliland illuminates the multi-faceted life and career of a Golf Pro. The “Club” aspect of the business is the responsibility of the Golf Pro, who provides a sense of belonging and community for the players, their families and the community-at-large. For Eric, it’s not just the skill or how you play the game, his USD is the ability to understand what people are looking for, what types of experiences they enjoy, connecting with them and then becoming their best friend on the course and off. Come hear Eric’s story, including how he triumphed over colon cancer and is now dedicating much of his energy and free time to helping others through The Colon Cancer Prevention Project.