How to Safely Date Online and Avoid Getting Scammed

Have you tried internet dating to spice up our life during quarantine? It is important to be aware of the internet dating scams when diving into online dating and to be cautious not to fall victim to this type of scam.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Shelby Jean Wagner, the author of Learning to Dance in the Rain book. Shelby is a former internet dating scam victim who chose to use her bad experience as a way to teach others how to safely date online.

Listen in to learn how to spot red flags for an internet dating scam to avoid being part of the statistics.

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:45] Shelby explains how an internet dating scam inspired her to write her book on the same topic.

•[5:05] The first red flags to look out for money scams on internet dating sites.

•[9:22] How to successfully date online without getting scammed during quarantine.

•[13:37] She narrates how the internet scam happened, how she overcame it and learned to rain dance.

•[20:42] The romance scam statics that proves internet dating scam is a big business.

Relevant Links:

•Website: https://learningtodanceintherain.org/

•Book: Learning to Dance in The Rain

How to Use Your Purpose to Positively Impact the World

Have you found your purpose? How are using your purpose to impact the world and others in it? The power of your purpose and gift lies in your ability to put them into action and impact others.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Laura Formentini, author, photographer, and philanthropist. Laura is a curious and empathic person who advocates travel to impact the world for positive global change.

Listen in to learn the importance of using your compassion and empathy as a woman to take action and impact others.

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:05] Get to know Laura and what defines her.

•[2:29] How she pivoted her life and found her purpose at a time when she didn’t have anything to lose.

•[6:26] Laura’s trip to Kenya and how it impacted her view in life and the power of strength.

•[10:46] The power of putting your compassion and empathy into action as a woman.

•[13:24] How writing has been cathartic especially for her traveling experiences.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://lauraformentini.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlauraformentini/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlauraformentini

How to Perfectly Plan Your Travel Bucket List

How does your travel bucket list look like? Are you ready to start traveling yet, or are you waiting for the world to become safe again to start your adventures? Whatever you’re up to, it is important to plan ahead of your trips and understand the perfect and interesting activities you and our family can engage in.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Estee Gubbay, a travel advisor at Luxurist Travel and author of Your Travel Bucket List book. Estee has traveled the world and has over 20 years of experience in curating trips for families.

Listen in to learn the importance of researching and having long-term travel plans before engaging in the actual trip.

“Whatever your kids have a little spark of interest in, expand on that, see if you can build that into something more.”- Estee [17:43]

What you will learn in this episode:

•[0:49] Get to know Estee and the importance of travel advisors.

•[2:53] Why the idea of traveling with her whole family appealed to Estee plus the importance of reflecting on travel conversations.

•[5:34] How to reflect on your growth and the memories you want to experience to understand where you need to travel to.

•[10:16] How to have long-term travel plans that align with your needs at that particular time.

•[14:08] How to expose your children to the world and expand on their interests.

•[19:02] How to stay ready by researching and educating yourself before you start traveling post-pandemic.

Relevant Links:

•Website: https://www.luxuristtravel.com/

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxuristtravel/

•Book: Your Travel Bucket List

How to Make It Happen Amid Adversity

How did you make it happen during the pandemic? Did you allow you, your career, and or your business to shift? You need to use this time to get out of your comfort zone and open up different opportunities.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with the co-authors of the ‘Make It Happen’ book anthology. They wrote the book during the pandemic to share their stories of overcoming and impact others on their journeys.

They share their stories of adversities and how they had to overcome them to make it happen in their lives. Listen in to learn the power of sharing your imperfect story to encourage others to overcome and be successful in their lives.

“No matter how bad you think things are, you can overcome it if you truly believe and if you want to overcome it.”- Martez [8:43]

What you will learn in this episode:

•[2:08] They explain why they said YES to being part of the ‘Make It Happen’ book.

•[10:12] Why it was the people who became the heroes of their own stories during the pandemic.

•[13:16] How the downtime of 2020 presented time for people to be creative and to collaborate.

•[19:09] The importance of capitalizing on this pandemic moment and getting a digital business.

•[26:07] Learn how to share your adversity story to help others get through theirs.

•[35:28] Jonathan shares his story and how God has given him another chance at life.

•[42:56] How to make the necessary steps to get to your goals and make it happen for you.

•[45:27] Karen talks about her Level Up Summit and Power Up Summit and when they’ll be happening.

•[47:30] They share what they each have coming up later this year.

Overcoming Tragedies and Making It Happen to Impact Others

How do you find a reason to keep smiling and inspiring others when going through your own issues? The meaning of Making It Happen is allowing yourself to tell your story and impact the lives of others who’ve given up.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Shawn LaRe' Brinkley and Judy Ambrose James. Shawn is a licensed marriage family therapist, a transformational performance coach, and the owner of Living Loved Pathways to Holistic Healing private practice. Judy is an author, speaker, designer, and many near-death experiences survivor.

They narrate their tragic stories, how they overcame, and how they’re now telling their stories to impact others. Listen in to learn the importance of activating your faith to overcome adversity and inspire others.

“If you can’t find a reason to smile, borrow mine.”- Judy

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:47] Get to know Shawn and Judy.

•[3:47] Shawn narrates the tragedy of losing her husband to COVID and how it changed her meaning of ‘Make It Happen’.

•[9:03] Judy talks about her past tragedies and the stroke that changed her meaning of ‘Make It Happen’ 13 years ago.

•[17:11] The lesson of having a foundation to build on your success and help others overcome adversity.

•[21:13] How not to be defined by your limitations and impacting people who’ve given up.

•[26:46] The importance of allowing people to tell their stories unapologetically.

•[29:08] The power of loving life and shining your light unto others.

Relevant Links:

•Shawn’s Website: https://livinglovedhealing.org/

•Shawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglovedhealing/

•Shawn’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnlb

•Judy’s Online Store: Judy Smiles and Gives

How to Change Your Situation by Leaving an Abusive or Unhealthy Relationship – With Mary Kaye Holmes

Are you in an abusive or unhealthy relationship that you feel you need to get out of? Or perhaps you know someone that needs to be supported to get out of that situation? Then this episode is for you!

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Mary Kaye Holmes, she’s a coach, 7x author, and human trafficking & domestic violence survivor. She has a passion for changing lives, and helping people through the sharing of her story, and being transparent through a variety of platforms.

Listen in to hear why you’re worthy and you can take charge of your life by making that decision to leave.

“If you’re unhappy, then you can make the decision today to change your situation.”- Mary [11:35]

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:16] Get to know Mary Kaye, the overcomer!

•[3:21] The impact that Mary’s escape human trafficking and her finding her voice had on her mom before she passed away.

•[5:44] The physical and mental trauma that Mary suffered under the control of her abuser and how her relationship with God saved her.

•[8:23] Mary’s words to the woman in an abusive and unhealthy relationship knowingly and unknowingly.

Relevant Links:

•Website: http://marykayeholmes.com/

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearmaryspeak/

Life is Unpredictable, Stay Prepared! – with Roz Jones

Do you have a plan for aging? Are you prepared with your will, power of attorney, or your funeral arrangements? We know that this is the subject you would rather stay away from, but it is necessary and crucial, case in point 2020 was unpredictable.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Roz Jones, the Founder, and CEO of Jacksonville Best Caregivers, a facility where they provide short-term and long-term care as well as virtual care in specialized areas.

Roz shares how one incident unexpectedly turned her into a caregiver and the many lessons it has taught her, especially during COVID. Listen in to learn the importance of staying prepared with a caregiving plan, aging plan, and a plan for after your death.

What you will learn in this episode:

•[2:07] Get to know Roz Jones, the caregiver!

•[3:48] She describes how her life changed in an instant and she became a caregiver.

•[9:19] The importance of having a special heart and the right mindset to be a caregiver.

•[15:29] Why you should have a plan for aging and caregiving at any age.

•[20:01] The importance of staying prepared with a will and funeral arrangements.

•[25:54] The first step to staying prepared- name your bank account and life insurance beneficiary.

Relevant Links:

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozjonesenterprises/

•Website: https://www.rozjonesent.com/

Don't Throw it All Away...Life After Covid-19 – with Susan Appleton

How are you handling life after Covid? Did you find your value in who you are or what your business is? It is important to accept and embrace change for you to find success in life or business in the aftermath of Covid.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Susan Appleton, the CEO of Appleton Communications. They help entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and corporate leaders to really accelerate their success by developing high-level communication, people, and relationships skills.

Susan describes how Covid forced us to pinpoint what was valuable in our lives and businesses and how to bring it forward. You will also learn the importance of having an accountability partner to help you come back to yourself successfully.

“Don’t think that everything has to be thrown away because it doesn’t.”- Susan [4:16]

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:07] Get to know Susan Appleton!

•[2:16] How to find your value, affirm it, and build on it in life and business.

•[7:00] Learn how to embrace change and make things work for you or be left behind.

•[11:14] How to lead your people to their place of stability and moving forward successfully in the new normal.

•[16:05] The importance of coming back to self by identifying someone to hold you accountable.

Relevant Links:

•Website: https://appletoncommunication.com/

•Email: [email protected]

How to Strategize and Give Rise to Better Ideas – with Jarl Jensen

What ideas do you have for your business? Ideas are the core aspect of any business ever created. But ideas need to be properly strategized for them to work for you and your business.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Jarl Jensen, the idea guy. He’s the inventor of many medical devices with issued patents having retail sales of over a billion dollars. He’s the author of ‘The Wolfe Trilogy Series’ and believes that his ideas can do more than heal the sick, they can change the world.

Jarl explains how he addresses systemic poverty and currency controlling in his books. Listen in to learn how to keep it simple before executing your idea to avoid wasting your time and money on a bad idea.

“It is so much easier to explore an idea without spending any money and without adding any complexity.”- Jarl [18:08]

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:33] The importance of understanding the science of ideas to make them work.

•[4:11] Elon Musk’s understanding of the first principle, which makes his ideas successful.

•[7:54] How to take caution with your idea and get feedback before executing it.

•[13:45] The lesson of executing business ideas that you’re passionate about and that you’re willing to hold before revenue generation.

•[17:37] The importance of focusing on the core aspect of the idea without complicating it and using money.

•[21:14] Jarl talks about his books which are about how system poverty is created to keep the poor poorer and the rich richer.

Relevant Links:

•Website: https://www.jarljensen.com/

•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarl-jensen/

Books:

•Optimizing America

•Hacking the American Economy

•America’s History of Empowering Wealth

•Showdown in the Economy of Good and Evil

How to Become a Dynamik Leader in Your Business – With Dominique Hart

Did you know that self-talk can help you believe and succeed in your dream? That’s right, you’re the first person that should have faith in your capabilities before anyone else sees or acknowledges it.

In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Dominique Hart, an International Visual Branding Strategist, Dynamic Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of Dynamik Endeavors, and six-figure Real Estate Investor — all by the age of 30. She empowers businesses and organizations to discover their visual identity, resonate with the people that need them, and convey their unique voices through the power of design. She narrates her educational, cultural, and initial career experiences and how they shaped her success.

Listen in to learn the importance of believing in your capabilities as a new business owner to find success.

“You have to stand on the forefront, you have to believe in your mission and your vision before anybody else does.”- Dominique [18:54]

What you will learn in this episode:

•[1:39] Dominique describes her educational and career journey in business and branding.

•[12:25] The birth of Dynamik Endeavors, which was initially about social media management for live events.

•[17:22] The power of self-talk and believing in your own vision to help you succeed in business.

•[22:34] Where to find Dominique and learn about being a dynamik leader.

Relevant Links:

•Website: https://dynamikendeavors.com/

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DynamikEndeavors/

•Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/dynamikendeavors