The Dani Johnson Podcast

The millennial generation gets a bad rep. They are perceived as lazy, entitled and selfish. But today's special guest on The Dani Johnson Podcast today is proving that stereotype DEAD WRONG.

Sarah Smyth, recently named one of Jezebel Magazine's "leading ladies" of Atlanta, started a business from her dorm room as a broke college student. Today, the 23-year-old sells her jewelry in 150 boutiques around the world.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The objections Sarah overcame to get her business started, and how to crush your own excuses.

How she built a profitable business, grew her Instagram page to 40,000 followers, had boutique owners asking to carry her jewelry and gained the attention of national media with almost zero traditional marketing.

How this Millennial entrepreneur is using the influence she has to be a voice for others and bring positive change to the world.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

The Unlimited Success Bundle- Learn how to easily grow your influence, develop an unstoppable mindset, gain insane confidence in your skills, gain the edge in a competitive market and have people actively pursuing your business with this power-packed system. 

You can check out Sarah's jewelry designs right here at rawrebellious.com!

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

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There are at least ONE MILLION children trapped in sex slavery today. Most of us read that and are horrified. We want justice for those kids, right? Who wants human beings to be brutally beaten, raped and tortured day-after-day??

Friend, this episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast is exposing an industry that directly fuels human trafficking. This $97 billion industry is one of the largest growing businesses in the world right now, and more and more people are supporting it every single day. Cory Nickols, an expert on human trafficking, joins us in the studio to share how you can help end this epidemic.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The surprising role you might be playing in sex trafficking.

A simple step you can take to protect your own children from becoming a victim.

The brutal realities that are the everyday life of human trafficking victims and how you can link arms with us to bring justice to the victims.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

King's Ransom Foundation: Project 1,000: A mission to rescue 1,000 children from the terror and brutality of the sex industry. Every penny donated goes directly to saving a child from the sex trade. 

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

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Imagine waking up in a hospital bed at 15 years old with metal holding your back together. You were a star athlete, and now you have to learn how to walk all over again. Now imagine going through it all over again TWO MORE TIMES.

This was reality for Austin, Texas, native Jules Williams. She underwent three intensive back surgeries to correct childhood scoliosis. But rather than using her broken back as an excuse to live a mediocre life, Jules used it to fuel her motivation and became a bodybuilder and personal trainer. Jules is joining this episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast to share how she took that first baby step.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The dangerous path Jules started down after her first back surgery, and how she came back from it.

How to stop seeing yourself as "broken" and instead see yourself as strong, powerful and capable of anything.

That you don't have to wake up one day and change everything about your life. You can start with a single, empowering baby step.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

Jules Williams offers one-on-one training in Austin, Texas, as well as online training complete with nutrition guide, workout plan and calendar, and instructional videos. Check out her website, Iron Soul Training, to learn more. 

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At some point, we've all hit a breaking point. Those moments where we just feel discouraged, overwhelmed and feel like quitting. We're looking at an endless stretch of days-to-come that are just as hard and frustrating as where we are right now.

You know the feeling. You've worked really hard, and you' ve got nothin' to show for it. You're ready to just throw in the towel... Today's episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast is going to give you the key to overcoming those hard places.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Wisdom from the wealthiest man who ever lived about what to do when you feel like you have no purpose.

Exactly how to determine whether your efforts will pay off, or if you need to switch tactics.

How to make the best choices for yourself and to reach the level of success you're after.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

Spirit Driven Success- Want more on what God says about success? This book is packed with applicable strategies straight from the best success book ever written to help you thrive in every area of your life. Dani breaks down scripture and lays out how it applies to you today.

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

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With the casual use of marijuana on the rise, and more and more states and countries pushing for legalization, we wanted to investigate the real deal when it comes to smoking weed and having a successful career. In today's episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast, listeners are sharing their experiences with weed and how it impacts job performance.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Some surprising ways marijuana is actually improving workplace performance for some people.

What employers think about smoking weed, and how to make sure you hit all your career goals.

How to make the best choices for yourself and to reach the level of success you're after.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

Job Domination- A bundle of secrets so powerful, it's like steroids for your paycheck. The strategies in this training program will unlock your earning potential and give you the confidence to rock your job interviews and climb up the ranks in your career with honor and integrity. 

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

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Something happens in our lives when we have no purpose. Get up, drink some coffee, go to work, come home, make dinner, watch TV, go to bed, repeat. Our entire purpose becomes paying a mortgage and trying not to kill our kids.

We get bored. Stuck. Depressed. Meanwhile, there are young kids who are living a much different reality. They were promised a better future, and instead became trapped by the sex trade. Day after day, these kids are forced to perform sex acts for anyone that will pay.

In today's episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast, Dani is joined by expert Cory Nichols as they share how you can find a powerful purpose for your life by teaming up with King's Ransom Foundation to rescue 1,000 children from the sex trade.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

About a $150 billion dollar industry that exploits children to satisfy adult's sick desires.

The powerful impact a single dollar donated can have on helping to rescue these children.

How putting purpose to your money will create a new vitality and passion in how you live your life.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

King's Ransom Foundation: Project 1,000: A mission to rescue 1,000 children from the terror and brutality of the sex industry. Every penny donated goes directly to saving a child from the sex trade. 

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

(P.S., not an iTunes user? No problem. There are apps for your smart devices called "podcatchers" that allow you to download and listen to podcasts. These apps often notify you when a new episode is available, or automatically download new episodes of podcasts you've subscribed to. For Android, we recommend Pocket Casts. For Android or iOS, check out Acast. And of course, every episode is available right here at DaniJohnson.com!)

Have you ever felt like you're working really hard, but you're just continually slamming into a brick wall? And you think maybe if you work a little more and slam into that wall a little harder, it will move? Today's episode is going to fuel your breakthrough. You're going to hear exactly what you need to stop trying to blow through the wall, but actually strategically scale over it.

In this special episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast, Dani is live from the stage identifying the ONE thing you may not even realize you're doing that could be holding you back.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How some simple tweaks could make a huge difference in every area of your life.

The impact your mindset has on how far you go in life.

High-level leadership skills to get you promoted at work, help you make more money, get along better with your spouse and raise respectful kids..

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

Spirit Driven Success- Want more on what God says about success? This book is packed with applicable strategies straight from the best success book ever written to help you thrive in every area of your life. Dani breaks down scripture and lays out how it applies to you today.

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

(P.S., not an iTunes user? No problem. There are apps for your smart devices called "podcatchers" that allow you to download and listen to podcasts. These apps often notify you when a new episode is available, or automatically download new episodes of podcasts you've subscribed to. For Android, we recommend Pocket Casts. For Android or iOS, check out Acast. And of course, every episode is available right here at DaniJohnson.com!)

Get good grades. Go to college Get a job. That's how most of the world defines success. However, the Washington Post reported that only 1 in 3 recent college graduates strongly believe their education was worth the cost. Whoa.

In this episode of The Dani Johnson Podcast, Dani and her guests discuss the value of a college education. You'll hear from people across the spectrum: those who never went to college, those who went and regret it, those who went and are still paying for it, and those who went believe it was absolutely worth it.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The pros and cons of a college education, and what the real cost is.

How to make an informed decision when it comes to choosing whether or not to get a degree.

Some tips to save money while you get a degree.

That there are options available to you beyond a college degree that still set you up for success.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

War On Debt- A step-by-step program to get your finances under control, stop going further into debt and never return to broke again. 

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

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Think back to when you were a little kid. What did you dream of doing someday? Now take inventory of your current life. Are you living that dream? Maybe you are, and that's amazing! But for so many people, responsibilities pile up, life gets mundane and even downright stressful, and all of a sudden your dreams are dead.

You're just trying to survive the day. When that dream gets left inside, and no one encourages you, no one supports you, no one hears you, the dream dies. Today on The Dani Johnson Podcast, we are daring to dream together. We are giving you permission to dream big, and equipping you practical solutions to make that dream your reality!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

To take the pie out of the sky and dial in on the ingredients to make your dreams real.

How to break your big dream down into manageable tasks you can easily achieve.

Practical strategies to overcome the common obstacles we all have to making our dreams real like money, time and other responsibilities that get in the way.

That the dream inside you was put there for a purpose, and you were not created to live with crushed dreams.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's free E-book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

War On Debt- A step-by-step program to get your finances under control, stop going further into debt and never return to broke again. 

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

(P.S., not an iTunes user? No problem. There are apps for your smart devices called "podcatchers" that allow you to download and listen to podcasts. These apps often notify you when a new episode is available, or automatically download new episodes of podcasts you've subscribed to. For Android, we recommend Pocket Casts. For Android or iOS, check out Acast. And of course, every episode is available right here at DaniJohnson.com!)

Have you ever felt like people don't want you to succeed? You know those people who see you start to do well, and all they want to do is tear you down?

Maybe you've even been falsely accused of something. A jealous coworker says something to your boss. Your boss calls you in and chews you out. Except you didn't do a single thing wrong. In fact, you were obedient. You were trustworthy. You were doing everything you were supposed to do.

How do you handle it? In today's episode of The Dani Johnson Show, Dani is using the book of Daniel to help you succeed even when others are actively trying to set you up for failure.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How to walk tall, even when people around you are actively rooting for you to fail.

To be prepared for trials, and to handle them with confidence and ease when you encounter them.

That you are born with everything you need to be a leader in your home and in your job.

How to understand true leadership and step right into that role today.

Additional Resources:

First Steps To Wealth- Dani's book that breaks down exactly how she overcame her horrific obstacles and applied a few surprising techniques that took her from broke, homeless cocktail waitress to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best-selling author, radio host and family woman.

Grooming The Next Generation For Success- This home study program empowers you with the skills and strategies to raise honorable, respectful and successful kids. You will learn to motivate your children, activate their strengths and minimize their weaknesses.

Spirit Driven Success- Discover ancient Biblical wisdom that unlocks the secrets to wealth and poverty in God's kingdom. If you've ever wondered what God has to say about money and how to build wealth, it's all in this book.

Thanks for joining us today! If you know someone who could use these same tools, share this post on Facebook, and head over to iTunes to leave a review and let us know what you thought about today's show!

(P.S., not an iTunes user? No problem. There are apps for your smart devices called "podcatchers" that allow you to download and listen to podcasts. These apps often notify you when a new episode is available, or automatically download new episodes of podcasts you've subscribed to. For Android, we recommend Pocket Casts. For Android or iOS, check out Acast. And of course, every episode is available right here at DaniJohnson.com!)