The Amani Experience Podcast

In this episode, Jessica Louise talks to us about how she went from busking on the streets of Los Angeles to having a residency in the Maldives, what she does to work through her anxiety and why she stopped taking certain gigs. Enjoy the show!

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Show Notes:

7:15 - How Jessica got the courage to take the leap.

10:30 - What is important to succeed.

11:30 - What was the turning point of her career.

14:48 - Why does Jessica love what she does.

16:24 - Her favorite musicians growing up.

20:25 - What is busking?

27:25 - How does Jessica work through her anxiety issues?

35:25 - Why did she stop taking specific gigs.

38:19 - How she stands out in a crowded space.

52:10 - The one lesson that took Jessica the longest to learn.

Jessica Louise Contact Info: Website | Twitter/Periscope | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Youtube

Book Recommendations (Affiliate Links Included):

Turtles All the Way Down - John Green

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo

101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think - Brianna Wiest

In this episode, we talk to the talented wedding photographer, Carissa Woo from Carissa Woo Photography. She talks about balancing being a new mom with work, being intentional with her clients and how her parents influenced her. Carissa gives great insight into her world and shares one of her upcoming projects. Enjoy the show!

Show Notes:

5:40 - How the Steve Jobs commencement speech affected her.

6:50 - Why wedding photography.

9:45 - How her parents influenced her.

11:32 - What scares her.

15:15 - How an apparent failure helped her grow.

18:47 - How she got over comparing herself to others.

21:25 - Advice for mom entrepreneurs.

26:40 - How she is being intentional with the clients she wants.

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Book Recommendations

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

Podcast Recommendations

Being Boss | Goal Digger Podcast | Girl Boss | Amy Porterfield | Melissa Griffin

Tim Ferriss Show | Lewis Howes | Criminal | Dirty John

In this episode, Crystal Washington shares how she got her start as a professional speaker, advice for people who want to pursue a speaking career and why therapy is necessary for everyone. Enjoy the show!

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Show Notes:

4:20 - Why she quit her job

7:16 - How she had the courage to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

11:47 - The turning point in her career.

15:00 - Advice for people who want to be a professional speaker.

22:30 - How she stands apart from the competition.

24:56 - How flipping boxes helped her supplement her income.

29:00 - Most memorable speeches.

31:52 - "There is no one right way"

36:03 - Why therapy is a necessity for everyone.

37:48 - Virtual Reality!!

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Book Recommendations (Affiliate Links included):

The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris

Get Clients Now! by AMACOM

YOU: The Owners Manual by William Morrow

Speakers Mentioned:

Karen McCullough | Thom Singer | Jess Pettitt | Marquesa Pettway

In this episode, we talk with Dannielle Albrecht who shares how she developed the important skill of listening, how being a new mom has affected her professional life and why we should just get rid of stuff. Enjoy the show!

Show Notes:

5:05 - Dannielle's secret sauce.

7:50 - What getting her projects professionally photographed meant for her business.

12:10 - How Dannielle developed strong listening skills.

14:50 - The first six months of 2017.

17:02 - The one lesson in life that took her the longest to learn.

19:50 - How being a new mom has affected her professional life.

23:10 - Get rid of stuff!

How to contact Dannielle: Website | Houzz | Instagram

Book Recommendations (Affiliate Links Included)

The Life-Changing Magic Art of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo

The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman

In this episode, Stephanie talks about what a business therapist is, her mediocre superpower and why you should always ask "Is what I am doing what I want to be doing?" Enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

7:42 - The next step in Stephanie's business.

8:40 - Where the business therapist title comes from.

12:40 - What she wants with her new business.

14:36 - How Stephanie had the courage to leave her management consulting job.

21:08 - Her two most "favorite failures" in life.

26:23 - The most influential people for Stephanie growing up.

30:46 - Why a business coach should get a coach.

36:17 - Your mediocre superpower is ___________.

Contact Stephanie: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Book Recommendations (Affiliate Links Included):

Profit First by Mike Michaelowicz

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

High-Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard

App Recommendations: Insight Timer | Simple Habit

Podcast Recommendations: Being Boss | Marketing School | Online Marketing Made Easy | The Tim Ferris Show | The Goal Digger

In this episode, we talk with Jonathan Mustich, CEO of Evolution of Style. Jonathan talks to us about how you can tell if someone is wearing a nice suit, his brand new Varsity Jackets and why you don't have to do what other people think you should do! Enjoy the show!

Show Notes:

5:40 - How you can tell if someone is wearing a nice suit.

10:05 - How to have the common sense to walk away from something.

16:35 - Jonathan discusses his brand new Varsity Jackets.

21:00 - How he can work from Amsterdam for one to three months at a time every year.

25:40 - How the idea of custom lining came to be.

29:30 - Don't do what other people think you should do.

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Book Recommendations:

Freakanomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner

Welcome to Episode 8 where we talk to Liliana Somma of the School of Dance & Music. She discusses her yearly trips to Italy, why people shouldn't plan and a very cool new habit she has developed this year. Enjoy the episode.

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Show Notes:

10:10 - How long she takes a trip to Italy every summer.

14:40 - The turning point in her career.

18:45 - Why people shouldn't plan.

19:56 - How she handles the tough times.

25:05 - The interview process she uses at her studios.

33:20 - Advice on finding a mentor.

36:45 - The biggest habit she has adopted in the past year.

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Resources:

Donna Eden - 5 Minute Energy Routine

Dr. Andrew Hill - Peak Brain Institute

Recommended Books:

Vagabonding by Rolf Potts

The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani

Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal

In this episode, we talk to Meg Walker of Made by Meg Catering. Meg shares with us how she decided to leave investment banking and pursue her passion for cooking. She now has an extremely successful catering company in ten short years. Enjoy the show!

Show Notes:

4:34 - What is important for creatives to be successful.

5:15 - When Meg reached the tipping point and decided to begin her catering journey.

9:10 - Why Meg loves being a chef

10:00 - The meal she would cook if her life depended on it.

12:50 - How does she rise about all the noise in her space in the industry.

15:50 - One of her most memorable events.

22:00 - Leaders Meg looks up to.

Book Recommendations

Leadership & Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute

Boundaries for Leaders by Henry Cloud

Where to reach Meg

Website | Instagram | Facebook

On today's show, we talk with Carly Cylinder, who is the owner of Flour LA. Carly is a best selling author and an amazing floral designer. She is bi-coastal as she has offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Dallas. In this episode she reflects on past experiences, newfound wisdom and what the future will hold for her. Enjoy the show!

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Show Notes:

6:45 - Does Carly love what she does?

9:24 - The turning point of her career.

17:35 - What scares her.

24:50 - Advice for 21-year old Carly.

26:55 - Carly discusses her meditation practice.

30:12 - Adding the habit of journaling to her daily routine.

34:40 - Why she deletes Instagram from her phone every day.

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Meditation Suggestions

Tao Wins Spirit Music - Meditation

Deepak Chopra - Living Carefree

Book Recommendations

The Big Leap - Gay Hendricks

The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris

In today's episode we speak to Dr. Walter Sims who is a spiritual life coach and motivational speaker. Walter was an electrical engineer by trade until life moved on him. Walter shares some great advice and ways to live a happier life. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

9:22 - How Walter recovered from being blindsided by his termination from his job.

12:35 - What makes the coaching he provides different.

20:25 - What scares him.

23:41 - Advice for people who are struggling to get over fear.

26:55 - Walter shares the story of how he helped to save someone's life through his live streaming show.

32:42 - The issue with people staying too comfortable.

41:15 - Why it is important to love YOU.

Youtube Clip by Steve Harvey - You Have to Jump

Book Recommendations

The Power of Broke - Daymond John

The Science of Getting Rich - Wallace D. Wattles

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