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Have you heard this one yet? A young man on the Autism spectrum and an educator/advocate walk into a bar. But instead of a bar, it's the world. And instead walking into it, they ran full speed with full body armor and destroyed everything in their path. And when I say everything, I mean the stigmas that surround the Autism community and the narrative that has hindered their inclusion. Join Episode 115 of The Launchcast as Dave Thompson and Josh Mirsky, the co-founders of Sounds Like Autism, share their thoughts on leadership, business, life, and growth with the George, LaunchDad himself.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit Sounds Like Autism online at: https://www.soundslikeautism.com

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Get Dave & Josh's TEDxFarmingdale talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOXaJ3AFGLk&feature=emb_title

Buy SLA march here: https://www.soundslikeautism.com/store

Listen to the Sounds Like Autism podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-like-autism/id1454276806

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. More details: http://launchpad516.com

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40 years ago, sick children all over the world lay in hospital beds with no hope left in their lives...and then an Arizona Highway Patrol motorcycle officer changed the world by granting the dying wish of a 7 year old boy. Join The Launchcast on Episode 114 with special guest Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This is a big one folks, which means we're taking a deep dive into leadership, business, life, and growth with this incredible author, speaker, and the subject of Wish Man Movie Movie, currently streaming on Netflix.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit Frank Shankwitz online at: https://www.wishman1.com

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Get Frank's biography "Wish Man" here: https://www.titletownpublishing.com/product-page/wish-man

Watch "Wish Man" on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81167490

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/xNOi9Hy9FwA

Book Frank to speak ay your event: https://www.wishman1.com/speaking

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details: http://theleadershipexp.com

This episode is also sponsored by The Big Talk Academy. Visit the show notes on future episodes for a registration link.

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Only one man can lay claim to the following things: lost almost 200lbs, ran a marathon, received a compliment from Oprah Winfrey, convinced Howard Stern Show writer Sal Governale that he was a turtle and that his *cough, cough* was missing (2 different instances), oh and also helped COUNTLESS people change their lives. Join The Launchcast on Episode 113 as we interview the great Scott Schmaren, world-renowned hypnotist, speaker, author, coach, and neuroperformanceologist. Take all your preconceived "you are getting sleepy" hypnotist notions and toss them out the window, because we're getting real with Scott on leadership, business, life, and growth.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit Scott Schmaren online at:

https://ultimatevisionarymind.com

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Facebook @scottsaschmaren

Check out Scott's TEDx talks here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJqsL45gVGE&t=28s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cvnWsHpIPs

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

This episode is also sponsored by The Big Talk Academy. Visit the show notes on future episodes for a registration link.

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Time to get down to brass tacks. There is no such thing as leadership unless we stand up and say, "I'll do it." The Launchcast takes a raw and emotional dive on a "ripped from the headlines" Episode 112 as we discuss the tragic case of Thomas Valva and the emotional plea of Quaden Bayles and his family. George lets out an emotional monologue that speaks to leadership from the perspective of a father, husband, thought leader, and activist. We cover the importance of understanding disabilities, being an activist when you see something wrong, bullying, and so much more.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

This episode is also sponsored by The Big Talk Academy. Visit the show notes on future episodes for a registration link.

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Sometimes, the plights of the world can affect someone so deeply that they dedicate their lives to shining a light on those plights. Enter the documentarian. Join The Launchcast on Episode 111 as we interview director, editor, and documentarian Ben Duffy. We're talking about his life as a filmmaker, all of his projects, and the unexpected role in leadership that he has found himself in. See you later, 4th wall...it's getting real today.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Follow Ben Duffy at:

Instagram @runseahorserun

Facebook @ben.duffy.16503

Check out Ben's documentaries on Amazon Prime here

Check out Ben's documentaries on iTunes under "Movies" here

Visit Ben's website here

Visit the "Take a Look at This Heart" Website here

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This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

This episode is also sponsored by The Big Talk Academy. Visit the show notes on future episodes for a registration link.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday:

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Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here:

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All rise...the Chef has entered the building. TV personality, keynote speaker, and Executive Chef Allison Fasano joins us on Episode 110 of The Launchcast for a dollop of leadership, a dash of business, some julienne life and growth, and much more. From her beginnings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn all the way to her rise through the culinary ranks and her eventual television appearances on Food Network's "Chopped" and "Beat Bobby Flay," this incredible chef has always stayed grounded in her food and her comedic charm. Let's have a bite together and discuss leadership.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast

Follow Chef Allison Fasano at:

Instagram @allisonfasano

Facebook @chefallisonfasano

Check out Allison's TEDxFarmingdale talk "Food at Everyone's Table" here

Watch Allison's episode of Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" here

Watch Allison's episode of Food Network's "Chopped" here

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday:

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Yes, you read that that right. Remain calm, stop squinting your eyes, and quit cleaning your bifocals. The Launchcast is coming at you on Episode 109 with the one and only best selling author, Dr. Greg Reid. We're talking writing, servant leadership, producing a movie (that's on Netflix!), and much more. Leadership, business, life, and growth with the author of Three Feet From Gold, Wealth Made Easy, Stickability, The Tokens, and more!

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Instagram @gregsreid

Facebook @drgregreid

Check out The Secret Knock, the #1 networking event in the world. Meet and network with the brightest minds in the world, like billionaires, sports celebrities, investors, and more.

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

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The Launchcast pays tribute in episode 108 to Kobe Bean Bryant, legendary Los Angeles Lakers guard, future NBA Hall of Famer, husband, and father of four girls. George discusses his thoughts on Kobe’s unconventional life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between (including his career, businesses, family, his impact, and more).

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast

Support Kobe Bryant's favorite causes:

Instagram @mambasportsacademy

Facebook @mambasportsacademy

https://mambasportsacademy.com/mamba-sports-foundation/

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

The Launchcast goes Hollywood on episode 107! Our guest this week is Bobby Rubio, the writer & director of Float from Pixar, streaming now on Disney+. We're talking life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between (including his previous movies, his work as a Marvel Comics cover artist, growing up Filipino-American, the influence of his son's autism diagnosis on Float, and more)!

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. 

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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast

Follow Bobby Rubio at:

Instagram @bobbyrubio

Facebook @barrypresh

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com

"Damn it, there is no shame in cancer." - Carol Silva

Hey, hey everybody...it's The Launchcast with Episode 106: A Christmas Carol (Part 2). Our guest this week , again for part 2 of her incredible interview, is the legendary (and recently retired) News 12 Long Island news anchor Carol Silva. We're talking life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. Part 2 includes Carol's move to television, the voice of women, 9/11, truth in journalism, Carol’s recent health battle, retiring from News 12 Long Island on her own terms, and more.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Special guest co-host this week Jennifer Muccioli.

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Follow Carol Silva at:

Instagram @carolsilvanews

Facebook @carolsilva12

This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details below:

http://theleadershipexp.com