SUCCESS Podcasts

Ryan Leak is a motivational speaker, author, and filmmaker in addition to being an executive coach. He trains business executives and athletes how to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of their success in life and in the workplace. How to face failure was one of the most important lessons he learned in his life, and it shows in his work today.

Ryan started to redefine the way he talked to himself about the future and discovered that accepting failure took him further than chasing success. In this episode, he discusses how to deal with rejections, the art of giving up when it's necessary, as well as techniques to level up both your life and your profession.

Learn more about Ryan at ryanleak.com and follow him on Instagram @ryanleak. His latest book is called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development. 

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As inflation continues to rise, cell phone bills remain a top concern for many people trying to keep their finances in check. But with the constantly changing world of mobile devices, there are now more opportunities than ever to reduce this monthly expense.

Join rich & Regular hosts Kiersten and Julien Saunders, in this must-listen episode as they explore the world of cell phone bills and offer expert tips and tricks for saving money. From negotiating with providers to finding the best plans, this episode will give you the power to take control of your cell phone bills and put more money back in your pocket. Discover simple and effective ways to reduce your cell phone costs without sacrificing quality!

Learn more at richandregular.com, purchase Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away by Kiersten and Julien Saunders and follow on Instagram @richandregular. 

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When Louis Krubich founded MALKA Media 10 years ago, brands were just being introduced to social strategy and content creation was available at friendly budgets. Louis now recognizes that the industry is saturated, but he knows strategy for everyone from small businesses to large companies. 

Recently, he signed Tony Hawk and has worked with celebrities, like Adam Sandler, Mike Tyson, and Lizzo, and large brands such as Amazon and Showtime. Louis says livestreaming keeps going up in terms of his business. He discusses strategy differences between the platforms, including YouTube and TikTok. He also talks about content distribution, microinfluencers, getting brand sponsorships, using newsletters, and how to get started as a smaller organization.

Learn more about MALKA at malkamedia.com and follow Louis Krubich on Instagram at @louiskrubich

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Mary Lawless Lee started Happily Grey, her fashion and lifestyle blog, while working as a critical care nurse, and ended up transitioning into working in digital media full time. She realized life wasn’t black and white and started living life in the grey – jumping in and not waiting until everything is perfect. 

This week, Mary discusses how to balance all the responsibilities of an entrepreneur and build, hire and grow a team that can compliment your strengths. She also talks about her love/hate relationship with social media, including tips on how to use social more effectively, such as to stop scrolling and try a digital cleanse. Living in the grey, she has been able to better maintain balance and get to a place with healthy boundaries. 

Learn more about Mary Lawless Lee at happilygrey.com/about/ and follow her on Instagram @marylawlesslee. Her book is called Happily Grey: Stories, Souvenirs, and Everyday Wonders from the Life In Between. 

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Instead of journaling, Sara Ross has been writing letters her whole life. One sent her down a journey, a letter that started with “Dear work, I love you, but something has to change.” Despite loving the work she was doing, she felt totally overwhelmed. 

Today, Sara discusses changing her relationship to work. She discusses stepping into your full self and your stand-out zone – those moments when you’re bringing your best to the table. She emphasizes being strategic with self-care and recognizing while self-care can be done alone, it should also sometimes be about stepping in and engaging with people. 

Sara Ross is a keynote speaker, and the founder and chief vitality officer of the leadership research firm BrainAMPED. Her new book is out today! It’s called Dear Work: Something Has to Change.  

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Have you ever tried to do a no spend challenge? It may seem intimidating but can be done in a way that’s tailored to your spending habits. Today, Kiersten and Julien provide all the options available for your challenge. You can focus on just one weekend a month if your spending gets out of control on weekends. Or go for a whole month of financial detox. 

Create a motivational goal by deciding where the unspent money from your challenge will go, such as towards a travel fund or paying off credit card debt. They also provide tips on when to schedule a challenge during the year, or even according to the weather. As well as taking it to the next level, by earning money or learning new skills while doing a no spend challenge. 

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When China went through its internet revolution there was very little in the way of retail and finance infrastructure, so the internet filled in the gaps, says Brian Wong, former VP of Alibaba Group. Today 52% of China's retail sales are done through e-commerce, compared to 19% in the USA. 

Brian details his time working at Alibaba from when it was a start-up in the fastest-growing economy and industry to its current position as the largest e-commerce company in the world. He talks about the influences of eastern philosophy on doing business in China, universal management principles, and the role government plays in funding infrastructure where digital businesses can thrive. He also discusses super apps, leading without leading, and embracing change

Brian Wong is the author of The Tao Of Alibaba: Inside the Chinese Digital Giant That Is Changing the World. Learn more about him at brian-wong.com and follow him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/bwong/. 

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Whether you are a morning person or someone that snoozes multiple times before waking, how you sleep is all due to genetics. Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and expert in sleep and insomnia. Today, he discusses the four chronotypes –  the types of sleepers. Instead of early bird or night owl, are you a lion, wolf, bear, or dolphin? Each type has an optimal time for doing everything from going to bed and drinking coffee, to having sex and making decisions. 

He also discusses the best and worst sleeping positions, managing insomnia, how temperature affects sleep, and the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and cannabis. As well as sleep apnea, new medical devices, and other products to help you get the best night’s rest. 

Learn more about Dr. Breus’ research on sleep and take the quiz to find out what chronotype you are at thesleepdoctor.com. Follow him on Instagram at @thesleepdoctor. 

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Motivational speaker, author, and adventurer Sebastian Terry is on a mission to do 100 things in his lifetime that put him outside his comfort zone. When he first started, his goals were more thrill seeking, but now it’s more about growth and connection, creating traditions and having a positive influence on the world. He has jumped out of a plane naked, delivered a baby, done standup comedy, and kissed a celebrity. 

On today’s episode, Sebastian talks with Karen about how discomfort is the gateway to growth and how adversity gifts us with perspective. Every six months, he writes his own eulogy and evaluates where he is in his life. He discusses how to start your own 100 Things project and map your goals for your life. 

Learn more about Sebastian Terry at his website sebastianterry.com and follow him on Instagram @seb100things. His book is called 100 Things: What's on Your List? 

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We’re in a repossession frenzy; they’re on the rise while many people are hurting financially. This week, Kiersten and Julien Saunders explain how repossessions work and how the industry is currently operating, with fewer repo companies in business and higher demand. 

Kiersten and Julien discuss how to know when your car is stolen, towed, or has been repossessed. They talk about solutions if you find yourself on the bad side of a deal and unable to make payments, including what to be aware of, deficiency amounts, loan modifications, and adjusting the loan terms. They also get into how to get the best deal when selling or buying a car. 

Learn more at richandregular.com, purchase Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away by Kiersten and Julien Saunders and follow on Instagram @richandregular. 

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