The Amani Experience Podcast

Leaving a lucrative advertising career for real estate investing in was a wise risk by David Coe. Learn how he survived the 2008 downturn, current thoughts on the real estate environment and lessons learned throughout the way. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

5:30 - How David became a good cook.

8:50 -What David misses from his days at Chiat-Day.

11:06 - Switching from the advertising world to real estate investing.

16:15 - Thoughts on real estate investing in our current environment.

19:36 - "I love the idea of putting a deal together."

24:47 - Use education to conquer fear.

28:50 - The pain of 2008.

35:23 - Managing the loss of a parent while being self-employed.

40:12 - "Wear my helmet..."

41:33 - Accountability.

45:58 - "Treat all people fairly."

How to reach David: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Book Recommendation:

"The One Thing" by Gary Keller

App Recommendation:

Noom App

From designing wedding rings to helping put girls in Bangladesh through schools, Jen Boschma is a resilient, talented and pure soul. Enjoy this interview that explores her journey and why Rachel Zoe is paying close attention to her.

Show Notes:

5:25 - What inspired Jen to leave the corporate/non-profit world.

6:48 - How a car accident changed her career.

9:12 - The meaning of "Love Verite".

11:33 - Jen's definition of "love".

13:53 - Winning on the game show "Let's Make A Deal".

18:03 - Getting featured on the Zoe Report.

19:29 - "Find a way ... "

23:54 - "I get to work with people in love ... "

26:04 - "Focus on the good that is in front of me ... "

29:01 - Swimming with a giant whale shark in the Indian Ocean.

36:13 - "The misery of my past job still fuels me ... "

41:43 - "You will accomplish less than you can in one year and far more than you think you can in five years ... "

47:52 - "Just say yes ... "

50:01 - "You are not defined by the work you do ... "

53:08 - Showering regularly.

How to reach Jen: Website | Instagram | anew

Book Recommendations:

"Becoming" by Michelle Obama

I am excited to share this next episode with you. Brian is an extremely talented and wise composer, musician and producer who has worked his way up from the bottom. In this episode, he shares numerous tips on being successful as a creative, the importance of networking with your team of tomorrow and why artists need to be more entrepreneurial.

Show Notes:

6:40 - Why trumpet became Brian's main instrument.

10:22 - Making the decision to pursue music.

14:31 - "Artists need to be entrepreneurial..."

17:15 - "You have to invest in yourself and your business to get started ..."

21:15 - Getting the first movie to score.

24:07 - "Music is what happens between the notes ... "

28:47 - Networking and building relationships with your team of producers/directors of tomorrow.

32:38 - "You are a business of looking for clients ... "

41:34 - 2018

51:56 - Improving his speed of writing.

52:38 - "Stop this science thing and get into music ... "

56:49 - "I'm not someone who was afraid of their passion to pursue it at all costs ..."

61:17 - "Being Rose" the film

70:03 - "Keep writing ... "

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

Book Recommendations:

"How to Win Friends & Influence People" - Dale Carnegie

I was so excited to sit down with Nicole (EP 90) who is a pastry chef that can make some amazing cakes with various colors and designs. She has skills and I thoroughly enjoyed our interview. Let me know what you think!

Show notes:

5:31 - The one dessert Nicole would prepare if her life depended on it.

6:35 - What inspired Nicole to start her own business.

7:50 - "Never stop learning ... "

11:18 - Competition scares Nicole.

15:55 - Making a cake in the humid Ohio weather.

20:25 - Why depression runs deep in the chef world.

22:47 - How Nicole manages her hectic schedule.

27:21 - "I would like to be better at taking criticism... "

28:50 - "Don't be such in a rush ... "

31:37 - "Food is love ... "

36:23 - "Always eat dessert first ... "

How to reach Nicole: Website | Instagram

Book Recommendations:

"BraveTarts" by Stella Parks

"The Last Course" by Claudia Fleming

"Sister Pie" by Lisa Ludwinski

Shinah Chang (EP 89) gives her definition of crooked, shares why calligraphy is the perfect combination of art, creativity and boundaries and shares why it is important to get to know fear.

Show Notes:

5:43 - Going to Japan after college.

10:40 - Missing birthday dinner and a cake delivery.

14:03 - Crooked.

18:15 - Calligraphy is the perfect combination of art, creativity and boundaries.

21:14 - "The belief that you can do it ... "

24:23 - What inspired Shinah to invest in a life coach.

29:10 - "You don't have to be a Jedi Master in what you do. You just have to be a little ahead of who you are teaching."

31:58 - "Getting to know fear."

41:06 - The self-worth journey.

43:43 - "Follow the fun ..."

47:01 - "There is another way in ... "

51:22 - "I want to show them it's possible ..."

54:45 - "Open your mind to the possibilities ..."

How to reach Shinah: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube

Book Recommendations:

The Myst Reader by Rand Miller, Robin Miller & David Wingrove

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

You Are a Bad Ass - Jen Sincero

In EP 88, Laura Clausen discusses her unique business, struggles with social media and why "better done than perfect" is a mantra she is following. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

6:11 - What inspired Laura to start her own business.

10:52 - "If I had known it was going to be a business, I would have talked myself out of it ... "

13:20 - "Building and growing ... "

14:02 - Struggles with social media and advice on managing social media.

17:51 - "I love the creative part of it ... "

19:55 - Printed magazines and trash TV!

27:48 - "I'm finally where I wanted to be four years ago ... "

30:26 - Alex Urban

32:51 - "Better Done Than Perfect ... "

34:23 - A true crime podcast coming from Laura??

37:32 - "I like to get to know people and make them feel good ... "

39:29 - Vulnerability is a true sign of strength.

How to reach Laura: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Book Recommendations:

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" by Michelle McNamara

In EP 87, Sam Thompson talks to us about taking risks sooner, having more confidence and what a long and storied career with Marriott taught him about business.

Show Notes:

4:43 - Sam's career with Marriott

7:54 - What inspired Sam to "retire" from Marriott and pursue his own venture.

13:36 - What are Sam's daily responsibilities.

14:52 - Moving his family from Oakland to Palm Springs.

17:18 - Shifting the perspective from competition to collaboration.

22:35 - "We are our worst critics..."

25:19 - Lessons learned in the first four years of business.

28:35 - "It's ok to ask for help ... "

34:02 - Confidence

37:19 - "Be patient with myself a little more ..."

41:24 -"One team, one dream ... "

48:54 - "Take the risk ..."

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

Book Recommendations:

"The Measure of a Man" by Sidney Poitier

"No More Excuses" by Tony Evans

Jen Bergmark shares how she got over a major car accident, why the quality of events is more important than the quantity of events and the lessons learned from getting fired. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

6:25 - The experience of working the Super Bowl.

9:52 - The effect of getting fired from a job.

13:38 - Why Jen watches "Friends" every day.

16:00 - "I always equated success with more weddings..."

19:53 - "Don't look at other people ..."

27:10 - They forgot to order the napkins!

31:55 - Applying to be on 'The Bachelor'.

35:56 - The effect a major car accident on her business and personal life.

42:40 - "There are no road blocks to where you want to go ..."

44:30 - "Being grateful for what's right in front of you ..."

58:20 - "As planners, we need to stick together ..."

How to reach Jen: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Book Recommendations:

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

Judi Holler talks to us about working through fear, her love of hip-hop and why none of this works if you don't work. #FearBoss Enjoy!

Show Notes:

6:51 - Judi's first job in the hotel industry.

10:29 - "It's uncomfortable to be uncomfortable ... "

11:43 - Judi's definition of fear.

16:47 - How to have a relationship with fear.

18:30 - "None of this works if you don't work ... "

23:13 - The first time Judi signed up for Second City Improv.

29:00 - "We have to be who we are ... "

33:08 - What happened when Judi hid her love of hip hop from her business.

36:14 - "No mistakes, only gifts ... "

45:03 - "The best bet you can make is on yourself ... "

53:21 - "Not everything is a yes ... "

55:27 - Why Judi hired a business coach.

64:30 - Judi's new book, "Fear is My Homeboy"

How to reach Judi: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin

Judi's Book - Click here to pre-order

Book Recommendations

Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield

Failing Up by Leslie Odom

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

When by Daniel Pink

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Adam Gubman talks to us about winning a Golden Globe & Oscar award, a potential meeting with Dave Matthews and why being irrelevant scares him. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

6:58 - Working with Carole King & Michael Bolton.

14:07 - "I am in a period of rebuilding, rebranding and regrowth."

15:50 - How has Adam been able to be patient with his career.

20:21 - How to not let personal finance get in the way of your creativity.

29:38 - Adam's top three favorite video games.

31:53 - "Being irrelevant scares me ..."

35:46 - Networking tips.

43:45 - "I will forgo money up front for royalties later ..."

45:41 - Questions that Adam would ask Dave Matthews & The Sherman Brothers.

53:14 - "Your projects should serve one of three things - your soul, your pocketbook or your career."

57:17 - "Focus on the things that serve your soul and serve others..."

65:37 - "Afford opportunities to people who don't get them ... "

How to reach Adam: Website | Facebook | Instagram

Book Recommendations:

Harry Potter - JK Rowling

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

Good In A Room - Stephanie Palmer

The Business of Music - M. William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, John M. Gross, Jonathan Feinstein

So You Want To Become a Media Composer - Adonis Aletras