A deep discussion about confidence, women's empowerment, and reconstructing long-standing beliefs that don't quite serve us anymore. This powerful discussion with Kimberly Faith, Systems thinking expert, futurist, and thought leader, talks to us about what she's learned, not only from her inspiring personal experiences, but from working with over thirty thousand leaders from Fortune 500 companies.

To learn more, visit www.KimberlyFaith.com.

Visit www.YourLionInside.com for more information specifically about the book.

Your Lion Inside: Discover the Power Within and Live Your Fullest Life - https://amzn.to/3ibg1jc

Stephanie Mackara, President of Charleston Investment Advisors, chats with us about the importance of teaching young children how to save and the value of money. We'll talk about the different money personalities, the trick to actually saving money, and what you can do in uncertain times.

Stephanie Mackara's Book:

Money Minded Families: How to Raise Financially Well Children - https://amzn.to/2P9h3Q5

We had the opportunity to chat with Colleen Francis, President of Engage Selling, about all things sales. From biggest mistakes companies are making when it comes to hiring salespeople and forecasting, to pipelines and the art of "asking for the sale." Whether you're in sales or not, you'll want to listen in because, as you'll see, sales people are not born, they can be made.

Learn more about Sales Leader, Colleen: https://www.engageselling.com/

Colleen's Books:

Nonstop Sales Boom: Powerful Strategies to Drive Consistent Growth Year After Year - https://amzn.to/3hOwkSV

Honesty Sells: How To Make More Money and Increase Business Profits - https://amzn.to/311EAZ4

What an inspiring chat this was with Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang. After quitting her position as a professor after 10 years, she discovered that what students really need is a personal learning environment with personal, project-based assignments. As we enter a new reality with many choices to make when it comes to our children's education. Should we send kids back to school? Should we homeschool? Should we get on board with remote learning? Dr. Ai gives us a totally refreshing perspective on how we should be teaching our children.

Learn more about Classroom Without Walls: https://www.classroomwithoutwalls.ai/

Here at Insomnicat we are sensitive to all great humans and their beliefs. Given the recent circumstances in the U.S., we decided to chat with a retired Seattle Cop (who also happens to be an author!) about what de-policing America really means and what cops want citizens to know. Our goal is always to educate! Dive in to this chat with Steve Pomper.

Learn more about Steve: http://stevepomper.com/

Read his book: http://amzn.to/2E3Afru

How does brain science play into marketing? We learned a lot from Drew Gerber, CEO of Wasabi Publicity. How can we better tap into our audience’s brains through our marketing efforts to get people to buy? What big mistakes are companies are making in public relations?

Also check out these great resources from Wasabi Publicity.

We 21 Day PR Action Guide

Learn step by step the who, what, when, and where to launch a successful PR campaign in 21 days.

https://bit.ly/PRActionGuide

Destination Aha! Becoming Unstuck in Life and Business

Chemical engineer turned PR whiz Drew Gerber knows that sometimes you can’t think your way, work your way, or avoid your way out of stuckness. He offers fresh, new perspective to get you out of stuck and on to your next aha.

https://bit.ly/AhaBook

Here at Insomnicat, we tend to rely on unnatural energy boosts like coffee and energy drinks, but we got a lesson from wellness entrepreneur Susan Shane on more natural ways to find energy, including listening to your body. In addition, we'll run through other things to consider when it comes to boosting your overall health and wellness.

Maybe you think business and storytelling don't really work hand in hand, but that's just not the case. Lisa Marie and Douglass Hatcher, Co-Founders of Communicate4Impact, a business storytelling firm, join us to talk about the art of business storytelling, as well as the core characteristics your stories should possess to make an impact. The duo also conduct storytelling workshops! How awesome is that? #storytelling

Check them out at:

https://communicate4impact.com/

Or pick up their book: Win With Decency : https://communicate4impact.com/win-with-decency

Maybe you've been taught that staring at yourself in the mirror is associated with vanity and narcissism. Or perhaps you simply have a terrible relationship with the mirror because of characteristics that make you feel self-conscious. Well, Dr. Tara Well, Psychology Professor and Motivational Psychologist, lets us in on a little secret: her new practice called Mirror Meditation, which calls on us to look at ourselves in the mirror for just 10 minutes today. Listen in to learn more about the benefits, as well as some other topics of interest such as emotional resilience and narcissism.

Learn more about Mirror Meditation: www.mirrormeditation.com #mirrormeditation #tarawell

Ira Wolfe, Chief Googlization Officer, shares valuable insight about the future of hiring during and post COVID-19. Companies are still hiring, which is wonderful news and Ira will share what companies and employees can do differently to adapt to new conditions.