The Amani Experience Podcast

This interview with Erin (EP 103) was a ton of fun. We met in her office in Chicago and chatting for a good hour about her journey and what is currently going on in her life. She is a great storyteller as well as being hilarious. Erin is also very smart and has taken action to pursue growing her company which is doing extremely well. Sit back and listen as Erin discusses what "no risks ... no champagne" means, the impact that improv has had on her career and why we must embrace the failure. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

6:30 - Why Oprah and Ellen are Erin's idols/role models.

7:51 - Travellng across the west coast in a yellow ambulance and other random jobs.

15:27 - "You have to be agile ... "

19:04 - "No risks ... no champagne ... "

21:32 - Jenna's pinch-me moment with President Barack Obama.

28:16 - Erin's definition of improvisation.

32:37 - "I became alive when I was facilitating and teaching ... "

35:28 - "Give zero effff's !!!"

37:00 - JFB2 and the story behind it.

41:00 - "I just kept trying ... "

43:13 - Robin Scott!

46:43 - A secret desire to sing.

48:17 - "Embrace the failure ... "

How to each Erin: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Pinterest | Facebook | Twitter

Book Recommendations:

"The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy

Puno (EP 102) chats with us about being a slashie, her desire to get better at hiring, and the best way to network on Instagram. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

5:15 - Smashtheworld.net --> Tribal DBD

8:12 - "It was out of necessity ... "

11:10 - Tips for up and coming freelancers.

14:02 - "I'm learning how to scale ..."

15:25 - "What is a slashie ..."

21:25 - What is the next big "movement" online?

31:30 - "I needed to be broken down like that so I could control my optimism ... "

35:40 - Instagram is like a big conference online with your pants off!

38:59 - "I want to be better at hiring ..."

46:05 - "We do goofy ... "

47:57 - The long-tail effect of putting content on the internet.

50:15 - "It's not as good as you think it is, and it's not as bad are you are making it ... "

51:28 - What is a rainbow list?

How to reach Puno: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube

Book Recommendations:

"Company of One" by Paul Jarvis

Part 2 of our series on Advice from Our Younger Selves. Enjoy the episode. Season 3 premieres in two weeks (7/16/19).

This is a landmark episode! EP 100! We highlight the answers from guests 1-50 to my favorite question - "What advice would you give your younger self?" Thanks for the support through the first 100 episodes.

From singing on tour with Janet Jackson, Britney Spears & Kelly Rowland to singing on tracks with The Notorious BIG, Heavy-D and countless other artists, KJ Rose (EP 99) has amazing wisdom in what it takes to be successful in the creative space today. KJ is an amazing storyteller and that is evident throughout the interview. She has worked with a long list of talented artists and she continues to add to her resume on a daily basis. Amazing show. Please share with me what parts of the interview are your favorite.

Show Notes:

5:40 - Big Jon Platt

7:35 - First touring opportunity on the "No Way Out" Tour.

9:00 - Getting over stage fright.

20:30 - Advice for people who are considering taking the leap to the artist's life.

24:30 - "Always qualify yourself ... "

28:38 - Definition of courage.

35:23 - "I did make it ... you just missed it ... "

36:29 - Regret.

40:00 - "People should not take closed doors personally ... "

46:53 - The song "A Better Way" ...

53:37 - "What you were born to do can't be taken away by anyone else but yourself and your own fear ... "

55:19 - "You are exactly where you are supposed to be ... "

61:44 - "If you can't love what you do, what is the point?"

65:05 - Three songwriters KJ admires.

How to reach KJ: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Book Recommendations:

"The Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes

"The Wait" by Devon Franklin

"The Rose Effect" by KJ Rose (coming soon!)

A regular on The Doctor's Show and The Dr. Phil Show, Kathleen Ronald [EP 97] shares the two most common limiting beliefs, what a mind chiropractor is and why "if you think it, you should ink it." Enjoy!

Show Notes:

4:43 - Staring a dance company at age 21.

9:05 - Valuable lessons learned from working with Tony Robbins.

11:01 - A mind chiropractor.

12:41 - The two most common limiting beliefs.

16:05 - Advice for Amani regarding pricing and faith.

20:12 - How clutternomics fits into the world of love.

25:12 - "You must choose a lane ... "

29:19 - "I love people ... "

32:34 - Working through the fear of money.

36:44 - Advice for people who want to be a professional speaker.

40:02 - "Weight has been my teacher since the 8th grade .... "

49:46 - Doing a marathon to learn more discipline.

51:57 - "Always check your gut first because your guy always knows ... "

57:28 - "If you think it ink it ..."

How to reach Kathleen: Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Book Recommendations:

The Business of Speaking - Andrea H. Gold & Gary K. Yamamoto

Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

Angel Speake - Barbara Marke & Trudy Griswold

The Food Network, POPSUGAR, NBC's Today Show and KTLA have all been homes to Brandi Milloy (EP 96) as she has made her ascension in the TV world. Brandi shares how she almost gave up, the power of silencing your phone and why people CAN do more than one thing!

You can tell how much fun we had during the interview. So much wisdom was shared. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

4:15 - Brandi's favorite place to live so far.

6:20 - Dreaming of working with Oprah.

10:37 - Brandi's last meal on earth.

13:45 - Brandi's most recent vision board.

15:46 - Leaving POPSUGAR behind after six years.

17:59 - People can do more than one thing. "You shouldn't have to choose ..."

20:45 - The fear of losing her parents.

22:05 - "Silencing the noise is about silencing your phone ... "

28:04 - Finding a strong tribe of people.

29:31 - "I just wanted to give up ... "

34:23 - "Listen to that voice and that desire in your heart sooner..."

35:26 - "You can't change people ... "

38:00 - "Don't do all your work inside ... "

40:59 - "Don't give up ... "

How to reach Brandi: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Book Recommendations:

"Girl, Wash Your Face" - Rachel Hollis

"Girl, Stop Apologizing" - Rachel Hollis

From helping Serena Williams, Brandy and Paris Hilton with amazing lashes to starting her business with $65, Dionne Phillips (EP 95) shares some great stories and wisdom about how she has found success in the beauty industry. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

5:30 - Living in Toledo, OH --> NYC --> Los Angeles.

7:25 - Serena Williams, Brandy, & Paris Hilton (and Tweet!)

9:15 - $65 to start the business.

10:29 - "Execute Now ... "

13:02 - "I was just trying to be cute ... "

14:57 - Advice to younger professionals.

17:14 - "I get to put smiles on people's faces ... "

19:07 - "The market will tell you everything ... "

24:01 - "They are hating on you because you are mirroring something they want ... "

24:40 - Two months in the hospital.

27:17 - Changing the way she lives.

29:57 - "Only think on what you want ... "

34:00 - "I have to leap differently than other people ... "

36:21 - "Stop worrying ... "

38:28 - Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and lemon juice.

41:38 - "Receive a dollar, keep $.50 , save $.50 ..."

How to reach Dionne: Website | Instagram | Facebook | App

Book Recommendations:

Awaken The Giant Within - Tony Robbins

Crushing It - Gary Vaynerchuk

Crush It - Gary Vaynerchuk

From managing millions of dollars at age 18 to taking over the family business, David Santiago (EP 94) discusses how he learned how to ask for help, why people do business with people and how visualization has helped his career. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

5:59 - From the bank to La Piñata.

10:53 - "Dedicated, Trustworthy and Faithful"

15:25 - Mo from Baby Blues BBQ & Kayla from Elysian.

20:55 - Lack of labor in the current market.

25:25 - Advice for fellow creatives regarding staying in their lane and competition.

26:52 - The Snapchat story.

37:05 - Visualization and mental toughness.

39:17 - Common characteristics of the most successful people David works with.

42:42 - "Learn how to ask for help ..."

47:10 - "People do business with people ..."

56:04 - "Your network is your net worth ... "

61:37 - "Just Do you"

How to reach David: Website | Instagram (personal) | Instagram (business)

Podcast Recommendations:

The MFCEO Project Podcast

Short Story Long

Million Dollar Listing (Youtube)