Branding expert, Katy Goshtasbi tells us about her journey as an immigrant becoming a successful lawyer and quitting what felt meaningless to become a branding expert and help others. She talks about the research she's conducted that shows a direct relationship between self-esteem and stress. Tune in for this inspirational chat.

Health and Wellness Expert, Jaya Jaya Myra, talks to us about the powerful impact your mind, body, and spirit have on each other. She also gives us some practical advice for avoiding burnout and living your purpose.

Let's talk about the non-traditional entrepreneur with Damon Brown, Coach, Speaker, and Author. Brown has been a non-traditional entrepreneur for some time. He co-created an app called Cuddler which got acquired, he wrote about 24 books, and now he coaches others on the great skill of the side-hustle. His current work is rooted in the 3 Bring Your Worth tenants:

1) Everything is a partnership

2) Don't wait for permission

3) You have a legacy

*Plus: How to Know if You're Being Followed. We had fun with Mike Spencer, Founder of Spencer Legal Investigations in Walnut Creek, CA, and author of Private Eye Confidential, a fun book about the realities of being a PI. He shared with us some misconceptions about the profession, how technology and social media are changing the PI landscape, and even gives us some great tips for keeping safe, based on his many years of experience in this

LinkedIn expert, also Director of Strategic Communications at Fountain Forward, Chuck Hester chats with us about tips and tricks for using LinkedIn effectively in 2020. Don't just send Chuck random invites, either. He's very particular about his connections, and maybe we should all be!

Scott Duffy, Author of Breakthrough: How to Harness the Aha! Moments That Spark Success, talks to us about his career beginnings working for Tony Robbins, as well as the key qualities entrepreneurs possess. We'll get some great advice about starting a business: what to do, what not do, networking, and funding. Duffy's excitement and passion is enough to spark energy in all professionals.

SEMrush Head of Global Marketing, Olga Andrienko, talks about trends in search and gives us some amazing advice on being a great leader. Moving from team member to leader is never easy, but her tactics make it easy to create great teams quickly. Also in this episode-- the impact of voice search and some insights about the way Google uses your snippets.

Stephen Jurgella, Founder, Fountain Forward, talks to us about how a practical understanding of how to handle himself has led to greater success in business. We'll talk about being bi-polar in business, the importance of being fiscally responsible, and tactics that work for becoming more self-aware as an entrepreneur.

Bryan and Nicolette welcome Kathy Klotz-Guest, Founder, Keeping It Human, to chat about incorporating comedy and improv into storytelling for business. What would happen if we welcomed others' ideas and built on them with a "yes, and" mentality? How would employees flourish? How would businesses flourish? At the core of your success is your story -- and it doesn't hurt to laugh about it. Tune in for some laughs and great ideas for incorporating storytelling into your company's strategy.

Despite their buzzworthiness, influencers aren’t new! Michelle Garrett, Public Relations Consultant and Writer, chats with Bryan and Nicolette about what start-ups should be doing to enhance their PR efforts, the truth about who should be hiring a PR professional, and what challenges exist for companies looking to spread their message. And remember: if anyone tells you they’re a PR professional but are offering you guarantees, BEWARE! Tune in to learn more about getting your business in front of media.

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