Did you know that your personal story or your business's story could be used as an additional stream of income?

If not then you will want to listen to this interview with Reesy Floyd-Thompson. Reesy teaches personal brands, non-profits, and small businesses how to use storytelling to attract more customers, make sales, and increase influence.

In this interview we discuss how you can use stories to make you more money. Tune in.

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Reesy Floyd-Thompson is an author, advocate, storytelling expert and founder of StoryWONDER Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners understand the power of storytelling to move their audiences to action.

With her StoryWONDER™ framework, she helps entrepreneurs and business owners uncover the 5 C’s of storytelling (Clarity, Confidence, Community, Connections, & Cash) and reshape their marketing efforts to change their positioning in the marketplace.

Reesy is also the founder of I Am My Story™, a program that teaches females entrepreneurs to change the mindset of downplaying their skills and learn how to boldly sell their expertise.

With over 14 years of experience in marketing, storytelling and public relations, Reesy is on a mission to use story to influence customers and attract stakeholders. She specializes in brands ready to make people care.

She has been featured or quoted in Blavity, Forbes, Entrepreneur, YFS Magazine, The Huffington Post, Inside Business, CoVABIZ and Coastal Virginia Magazine. Reesy is also an Amazon Bestselling Author. She was named Best Outstanding Emerging Professional and Best Social Media Personality by CoVA Biz Magazine. Reesy is also a 2018 Women in Business honoree named by Inside Business.

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To learn more about the show visit www.TheOdellBizzellShow.com 

Your business needs more publicity. But how do you do it?

In this episode I interview celebrity publicist and PR superstar Lillie Mae. In this interview we discuss:

- What to look for in a good publicist.

- What you should expect after you hire a publicist.

- How she got on the red carpet as a virtually unknown PR person and how you could use the same strategy to do the same.

- Why being a "celebrity" to your clients will help your business become more profitable.

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Learn more about our guest here:

As President of Lillie Mae PR Agency and Creator of the Glambitious Empowerment Brand, Lillie Mae has dedicated her efforts over the past decade to empowering, recognizing and supporting entrepreneurs of all facets around the world.  From London to Egypt, she has connected with women through podcasts, books, masterclasses, innovative events and tours, to provide them with unique resources that would elevate them professionally and personally.  Having emerged from very humble beginnings in Winston Salem, North Carolina to becoming a graduate of the prestigious University of NC at Chapel Hill; Lillie Mae now travels the world as a motivational speaker inspiring people of all facets to overcome obstacles, face their fears, pursue their passion and live the life of their dreams.

Lillie Mae has been featured on Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Sheen Magazine, TMZ Live, XoNecole, Uptown Magazine, NBC 11Alive and more for her business savvy and public relations insight.  Her efforts have also included awarding Glambitious Business Grants to deserving female entrepreneurs, supporting single mothers in transition through community service initiatives and creating a women-only licensing program to encourage overnight entrepreneurship.  She is excited to continue enhancing her platform to meet the needs of women visionaries around the globe and invites readers to connect on Instagram @GlambitiousIAM

Also visit: www.GlambitiousIam.com 

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Find us on www.TheOdellBizzellShow.com to learn more information about Odell and the show!

On this episode Odell interviews serial entrepreneur, college professor, and CPA Dr. Joseph Reid. Raised from humble beginnings Dr. Reid always felt a sense of direction and drive from his mother.

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Her influence on his life allowed him to break the norm in his family and go on to get a PhD, in accounting. He recently authored and published an ebook entitled "How to Win- A Guide to Sustainable Success." Check out this interview as he and Odell dive deep into his humble beginnings and how he has created an empire for himself moving forward.

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You can learn more about Dr. Reid at his website: https://www.drreidteaches.com/

Parenting is one of the toughest things anyone can do. The next toughest thing is to pivot from a flourishing medical practicioner into an alternate career path. Both things are what Dr. Jarret Patton had to do.

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In this interview we briefly discuss his book "Whose Bad A*& Kids Are These?" In addition to that we discuss how Dr. Jarret turned a potentially career threatening incident into a platform for him to live his purpose.

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Dr. Jarret is pediatrician, speaker, author, and podcast host. To learn more about his books and to bring him in to speak or consult with your group visit https://doctorjarret.com/

Imagine your first sexual experience was forced upon you....and you were only 15

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Then imagine that after being raped you become pregnant...

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Then imagine having the baby anyway and raising that baby and graduating from high school and college...

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If we stopped there that would be amazing, but Summer Owens' story includes that and so much more. Now as an author and professional speaker summer travels all across the country speaking on resilience and perseverance. A story that only she can tell.

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On this episode you will learn all about Summer's story and how you can be resilient and faithful in your business no matter the circumstance!

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To learn more about Summer, purchase her books, or hire her to speak, visit her website https://summerowens.com/

In this interview we sit down with celebrity coach, TV personality, author, and speaker Jonathan Sprinkles.

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For close to 20 years Jonathan has gone from award winning keynote speaker to highly paid consultant, TV personality, and has even worked with celebrities such as Paula Abdul and others.

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In this episode we discuss:

- Why most people don't invest in coaching.

- The number one reason why coaching works.

- What an entrepreneur seeks out to get bigger paychecks.

- How to start developing unstoppable confidence.

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You can learn more about Jonathan and his offerings at www.JSprinkles.com

For whatever reason you want to insert, a lot of financial advice we received growing up was either very incomplete, or just plain wrong. In this episode I interview Thomas Johnson-Bean of the L.I.F.E. group and we discuss 4 true lies about your money.

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In this episode you will learn:

- Why paying off your student loans may not be the best thing for you to do.

- How to build wealthy while managing debt.

- 1 HUGE secret to wealth building that most people overlook.

- How to intelligently approach entrepreneurship.

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To learn more about Thomas and the L.I.F.E. group visit:

http://www.thelife-iwant.com/

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Or follow Thomas on IG @RealThomasJBean

Everybody experiences pain, but how do you turn that pain into purpose? All of us have experienced trauma, but how do we turn that trauma into triumph?

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Check out the latest episode of my podcast where I interview author and professional speaker Jessica Janniere where we discuss her story and how she was able to overcome so much in her life to begin sharing her story on a grand stage.

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Jessica Janniere, Founder of the award winning personal development organization, Look Up and Beyond Inc., is committed to helping people overcome the pain of their past and current circumstances to live purpose-driven and fulfilling lives. By providing the specific tools needed to look up and beyond the adversity they've faced, along with hope from her own unique story, Jessica has inspired and transformed countless lives via workshops, conferences, keynote presentations and one-on-one coaching.

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Find our more about her work at: http://www.jessicajanniere.com/

Making it to the NBA is the dream that a lot of kids have nowadays. Dontell Jefferson achieved that dream and was also able to have a successful professional basketball career for years.

In this interview he discusses his book, "How to Make it To The NBA," his story growing up, and how everyone can make it to their "NBA" or their dreams.

For more information on Dontell to book him, purchase his book, or reach out to him you can visit:

https://dontelljefferson.com/

Follow him on IG: @DontellJefferson

You have gifts, talents, and skills, but how are you using them to get better and leave a legacy? In this interview with nationally known youth speaker Dr. Laymon Hicks we discuss how he became a professional speaker in his teens.

Dr. Hicks talks about how he turned an opportunity into a career by connecting with mentors and is now putting out viral speaking videos with an incredible partnership he's cultivated over the years.

If you want to learn how to find your gift, where you can find a mentor to help you cultivate your talents gifts and skills.

To learn more about Dr. Hicks visit: www.LaymonHicks.com