Today, Jessica Rhodes, Co-Owner and Co-Founder joins me to talk all things podcasting, how to be a successful guest or host, and everything in between.

Jessica shared about how she got her start as as successful business woman and entrepreneur and what it takes to run one of the most successful podcasting businesses around.

Interview Connections is the largest and most successful guest booking agency for podcasters and guest experts in the United States. They have booked thousands of interviews since they were founded in 2013 and have booked interviews for some of iTunes’ most successful podcasts.

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Today we chat with American Music Composer, Silas Hite. Hite, is well known for writing, and scoring music for television, film, video games and so much more.

If you have been around for at least the last ten years, you have most certainly heard something, his fingers have touched. In this episode we talked about what it takes to compose music for a commercial, video game, film, and the major differences with all of them. We also chatted about the state of music today, and the use of auto-tune. Such a fun conversation for sure.

You can learn more about him below.

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Happy Turkey Day. In this episode, Brett reflects on 100 episodes of podcasting, and gives his top five "Lessons learned" from the first 100 episodes. Enjoy.

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Here we are, episode 100! Joining me for this huge milestone is Roger Leopardi! You have heard his voice on the CW for Riverdale, countless commercials, TV Shows and the list goes on. It was a true honor to chat with him.

In this episode we talked about the following,

. His long career as a VO actor and how he got his start.

. How he has started two companies with his brother, "FanStero" and "Drama".

. How fear and the unwillingness to change and adapt can hold us back from achieving greatness and reaching our full potential.

. His unique approach and perspective to the voice over industry and his career as whole, and so much more.

This will be our last episode until after the Thanksgiving Holiday, but we will be back with so much more!

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My guest today is a former journalist, Emmy Award winner turned entrepreneur. Bofta Yimam

She coaches executive leaders and high-impact entrepreneurs to help them craft a compelling story to use in multiple channels. This involves laser-focused messaging and powerful storytelling techniques to move their audience into action.

Bofta uses her decade of media acumen, thousands of live on-air reports, speaker experience as well as hosting her own private workshops, she moves her clients to take action and SOAR.

Her clients call the process transformative. Those who work with her breakthrough fears, create a deeper impact and increase their visibility— within weeks.

We covered a lot, from lessons learned, what it takes to be an award winning journalist, and how to transition and be successful in following your passions, and having a clear message to do so.

Enjoy.

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Marine Tanguy got one of her first tastes of art gallery management when she was just 21 years old, but she didn't like what she saw. She felt the traditional gallery model was "elitist" and didn't allow for works from all demographics. And so, she decided to change this by opening MTArt in 2015.

It's an agency for up-and-coming artists, helping them pay for studios, showcase their work through public art installations, virtual galleries and commercial partnerships and find buyers. Young artists appear to like the idea: MTArt says that it reviews 200 portfolios every month in order to find the most innovative young talent.

She was also listed as one of Forbes 30 Under 30, most successful business woman, and entrepreneur. She runs of of the most successful art businesses/agencies in the UK/US and is a nationally recognized for her contributions to the art world, and fully dedicated to making art a daily common place in our world.

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Our very special guest for today's show is Liris Crosse. In this episode we talk about her humble beginnings, her keys to success and longevity in a very tough business, and what it really takes to walk the runway.

Liris was one of the signature curvy models for the promo commercial for BET/Centric's new show “Curvy Style With Timothy Snell”. She was also one of a few models selected to walk the runway for reality TV competition, Project Runway’s, first ever plus size collection at New YorkFashion Week.

She also became the first Black model to grace the Goddess Lingerie campaignin 2015.

She is also, and rightfully so, the Season 16 Break Out Star and WINNER of Project Runway! We are honored to have her. Oh, and is she returning or not???? Join in to find out!

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Dan started his first business at 17 and it failed, at 19, another company was started, and it failed. After that, he started consulting for 3 years, and...he hated that. At 24, he started another company, and it was a success, but, like before it almost crashed into the ground.

At 27, he became a certified millionaire, and since then he has been helping other companies, business owners, and learners alike, complete the steps to run a successful software company or business.

Dan believes that the most successful people are typically the ones that no one believes in, and have the most potential to be successful. As of today he has helped hundreds of SaaS Companies (Software as a Service) reach their goals and maximum potential with his training and unique mentor-ship style.

We packed a lot of information into a small amount of time, but its well worth it. Enjoy.

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At 21, Alexa Curtis runs her own business, has a syndicated podcast on Radio Disney, and is arguably, one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the game. She is very transparent when it comes to her personal life, running a full time business, and only having one boss in her entire life, herself.

She has more that earned her place, worked very hard, learned from her mistakes and knows what it takes to have longevity, and build something that is sustainable.

We discuss...is there such a thing as too much hustle, setting goals, and what it really takes to run a business and why she makes herself so accessible to people.

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Brittany Hennessy is the best-selling author of “INFLUENCER: Building Your Personal Brand In The Age Of Social Media” and the Co-Founder of Carbon, a technology company building solutions for influencers. A pioneer in the influencer marketing industry, she lends her expertise to brands, small businesses, and influencers as a consultant.

Brittany is the former Senior Director, Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships at Hearst Magazines Digital Media and the first person to hold that title. She is also a member of the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts and Sciences where she judges the annual Shorty Awards and the Shorty Social Good Awards.

Brittany is an active member of New York Women In Communications, Inc. and has served on the board of directors as Vice-President of Scholarship & Awards and Vice-President of Student Affairs.

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