I’m pretty sure that in another life, J.J. Caffey and I were the same people, now reincarnated in this life, having split one brain into two have become superpower strong, etc. etc.  This interview was one of my absolute FAVORITES of all time.  

JJ and I spend our time talking about revolutionizing today’s work culture, something that we both feel strongly about.  We touch on things like high quality/deep work, avoiding burnout, pros and cons of co-working spaces, and trying to keep that 8-hour workday within the framework of working from home and doing remote work.  There’s also a big focus on how management needs to allow their employees to engage in self-care and downtime.  Seriously, managers, listen up!

JJ Caffey is an entrepreneur specializing in the future of work. With a focus on community, connectedness, and efficiency, JJ’s mission is to revolutionize American work culture. JJ is also Co-Founder of Venture Foragers, a venture capital research firm enabling student teams to explore frontier tech sectors. JJ earned her MBA from Wharton in 2019, and also holds degrees in anthropology and luxury brand management.

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YAY - I am LOVING these opportunities to talk with young professionals about jobs, careers, time management, and so forth.  These hot seat sessions are getting super fun for me!  

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to Joey from Portland, OR.  Joey just graduated from his university after spending two years at his local community college - that’s always a smart thing!  We talked about seeking that ideal job while still living at home but being a fully-functional-adult-member-of-society, as my dad liked to call it.  Joey’s actually in a really good place because he’s working and still connected to his internship, so together we filled in the blanks and made a networking plan.  GOOD STUFF.

Joseph (Joey) Surico is a 22-year-old college grad who's based in Portland, Oregon, he just completed a bachelor's degree in marketing at Portland State University and is now in the middle of a job hunt during unordinary circumstances. He currently works in Geek Squad at Best Buy doing computer repair but also works a marketing internship at Portland-based running event company Terrapin Events but is now searching for a full time opportunity so that he can fully dedicate his skills to a job

Do you want some free career coaching and a chance to be featured on the Elevate Your 8 Podcast?  Simply schedule your FREE hot seat session HERE.

This week I’m talking to Tim Lewis from Stoneham Press who provided us with tons of super helpful productivity hacks he learned during the quarantine.  Hey, some of us are still spending a great deal of time at home, so we need all the hacks we can get!

Tim Lewis is a former IT manager in Financial Markets who, after the death of his wife, decided to try and become an author, writing time travel and then later fantasy books. In his efforts to try and work out how to sell books online, he became fascinated by using social media for business and to improve your life.

In his latest book Social Media Networking he explores how to use social media to build connections to get ahead in your career, personal life, and business. He has spoken at Cambridge Social Day and most recently at Agorapulse What's Up Social event about the future of Social Media.

He's a host of the Oh No! Not Another Live Show! - a topical live show on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube and runs the #indieAuthorChat Twitter chat for independent authors. During the lockdown, his focus has changed again to improving his productivity culminating in improved processes and training courses on training.smallbusiness.live. Use the coupon code “elevateyour8” to get 25% off this new course!

Want some rad new tips on getting more done in your day?  Pick up my guide, “22 Ways to Be More Productive and Elevate Your 8” RIGHT HERE.

YUP!  Today we are bringing you another hot seat session on career coaching, and my guest today is an actress, singer and also hosts her own podcast.  Hannah and I discuss options for things to do while waiting out the cancellation of EVERYTHING acting and theater related  in NY during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Hannah Weaver is a NYC-based actor and singer. Her work in children’s theatre and family entertainment has brought her to 26 countries and almost all 50 states. When she’s not performing, she and her roommate host the podcast Guyzrcrazy, which challenges stereotypes as they pertain to dating. You can find Hannah on social media @hannahweaver001 or at her website hannahcweaver.com and you can find Guyzrcrazy on social media @guyzrcrazy or at their website Guyzrcrazy.com.

Do you want some free career coaching and a chance to be featured on the Elevate Your 8 Podcast?  Simply schedule your FREE hot seat session HERE.

Long before I was a three-time published author and podcaster, I was (and still am) a SOCA Girl.  SOCA is the Stand Out Coaching Academy that is facilitated by my guest today, Lindsay Maloney.  My three months of studying intently in SOCA gave me a great deal of the confidence, skills, and motivation I needed to launch this show and write my third book.  L

Lindsay is a lot like me as she works a 9 to 5, runs a small business, and hosts a podcast.  But she’s Superwoman in my eyes because she does all this AND homeschools her three kids.  Dang, is this woman awesome or what?

Lindsay Maloney is a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner and a self-made business and success coach who specializes in teaching women how to start and scale their dream coaching businesses with simplicity and confidence. She believes that you should always choose to use your intuition to guide you as you grow your business.

With her step-by-step, intuitive, and creative guidance you'll feel inspired to take her tips into action, push your business forward, and work with your dream clients. Lindsay works with women who want to get unstuck and structure their brilliance into a coaching business that's sustainable and financially exhilarating. She is also the creator of Stand Out Coaching Academy and is the host of the Book Your Dream Clients podcast.

Find all things Lindsay HERE.  

Dang, I had a total blast today talking with Kathryn Ely from Imperfect Thriving.  You know how every now and then I have a guest who I think could be my new soulmate.  And Kathryn is one of those.  In today’s show we discuss career change (law to counseling), her philosophy on time management and productivity, and who truly is the best Batman ever.  

Kathryn is a former attorney turned licensed counselor and a recovering perfectionist. Through her Imperfect Thriving Podcast, coaching, and courses, Kathryn helps women let go of perfection and their limiting beliefs, discover what they want the next part of their lives to look like and the daily imperfect action that will get them there. Kathryn’s writings have been featured in Ariana Huffington’s Thrive Global, Theravive, and Authority Magazine.  You can find all her deets at https://imperfectthriving.com/

Hey there!  The hot seats have begun!  Do you have some career issues you’re struggling with?  Maybe you need a kick in the pants about your time management skills.  Or you just don’t feel like you can get everything done in the course of one day.  You need a FREE Elevate Your 8 Strategy Session right here on the podcast!  Click HERE to sign up for one!  

Meanwhile, today’s conversation with Sabrina from Toronto is pretty fun.  I mean, she could probably coach me, if you want to know the truth.  Sabrina is a 21-year-old university student entering her fourth year of study. In her downtime, she's either glued to audio production or her tarot cards, and sometimes it's a mix of both! Audio and tarot are both profound places of storytelling, connection, and introspection for her and she's expanding her practice to include others as well. Whether you're looking for extra support with your podcast, or you're intrigued by the prospect of answering life's everyday questions, concerns, and situations with the tarot, Sabrina is happy to work with you! Check out her instagram accounts, you'll learn the best ways to get in contact with her from there!

https://www.instagram.com/satstarot/

https://www.instagram.com/satsproductions/

Hey!  Welcome to Episode 4!  I just celebrated by 26th wedding anniversary with my hubby and he took me to Las Vegas.  The “Elevate Your 8” philosophy totally went to hell on this trip and I felt a bit of Routine Hangover when I got home.  So today’s episode is all about how I enjoyed my amazing anniversary weekend and how I’ve been rebounding.  Because OH MY GOD - the hubby and I really enjoyed acting like newlyweds again and getting home was tricky.  As I’m listening to the show to edit, I’m realizing that the show is a part editorial comment on the current state of Las Vegas, but that’s okay.  I had a lot to say.  

I have a new mini-course to help my Elevater Peeps with your morning routine.  You can find that at krismcpeak.com/morningglory. I’m super proud of this course and I think you’ll find it very helpful in getting some additional time in your day while you develop your new routine.  Just about 20 minutes a day, for five days and you are all set!

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SWEET!  We are already at Episode 3 of Season 2, and the regularity is coming back!  THANK GOD!  I had thought y’all were gonna give up on me!  

Now that the book launch is over, I’m getting ready to cook up some new and cool stuff for y’all - which will be just around the corner because I’m making a FREE mini-course out of my Morning Routine challenge and I’m super excited to share that with you!

This week’s guest is Yasmin  Vorajee from Tiny Time, Big Results. I loved talking to her and you’ll adore her Irish lilt.  Not to mention the super cool Darth Vader mask in the background.  

Yasmin Vorajee is the creator and #1 bestselling & award-winning author of Tiny Time Big Results where she helps business owners run a profitable business in 20 hours a week. A former Vice President of Leadership Development, Yasmin specializes in business and marketing strategy and runs her thriving business from her home in rural Ireland around her 3 young children and farmer husband.

Yasmin is passionate about helping people create financial independence, freedom, and flexibility. Yasmin has featured in the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Dublin City FM, The Huffington Post, Tatler, Evoke, and the Sunday Independent. 

https://www.facebook.com/tinytimebigresultswithYasminVorajee/

https://www.instagram.com/yasvorajee/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminvorajee/ 

Get the Toolkit - https://www.yasminvorajee.com/tinytimetoolkit/

Get the book - https://www.yasminvorajee.com/buyttbook/

Thank you all for picking up my new book on August 4th.  It was a Best Seller in 7 categories and I could not be happier right now!  What a great way to kick off the new season of my show!  The paperback version should be ready in a week or so - I'll keep you posted!

Crista Grasso is a serial entrepreneur, international lean business consultant, coach, and accessory brand owner. As the creator of both the Lean Out Method and the 90 Day Lean Out Planner, Crista has been helping businesses achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for two decades. 

Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to grow and scale a business. She specializes in helping businesses identify the most important things they should focus on right now that will drive maximum value for their customers and maximum profits for their business.

You can connect with Crista here:

• Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.com
• Facebook Group: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/group
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/cristagrasso