The Travel Wins

“Pivoting Against the Odds: From Navy SEAL to Author, Actor, and Speaker – A Conversation with Jason "Jay" Redman”
In an electrifying episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Jason "Jay" Redman, a remarkable individual whose life story serves as a testament to resilience, adaptation, and unwavering determination. From the battlefield to the limelight, Jay's story is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Our guest today is not just any retired Navy SEAL; he's an accomplished author, a charismatic actor, and an impactful public speaker. However, his path to these diverse roles wasn't paved with ease. A pivotal moment that shattered his career trajectory occurred when he was shot while deployed in the heart of Iraq. The aftermath of this harrowing experience forced Jay to redefine his purpose and embrace a new direction in life.
We delve into the riveting details of how adversity led to transformation. With his career as a Navy officer derailed, Jay embarked on an extraordinary journey of healing and recovery, ultimately channeling his energy into becoming an author, actor, and public speaker. Our curiosity leads us to explore the secrets of how Navy SEALs incorporate essential sleep into their high-stakes operations. As we learn, quality sleep isn't just a luxury for business travelers—it's a crucial component of peak performance, a survival tactic in itself.
Jay's latest literary creation, "Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America’s Toughest Warriors," couldn't have emerged onto the scene at a more opportune time. Released during a global lockdown, this profound work offers a beacon of guidance to individuals navigating the tumultuous waters of the business world. As the world grapples with unprecedented challenges, Jay's insights take on a new level of significance.
Join us as we explore the impact of the lockdown on Jay's dynamic public speaking business. With candid authenticity, Jay shares his strategies for pivoting once again, illuminating the path to success even in the face of adversity. A devoted family man, husband, and patriot, Jay embodies the spirit of resilience, reminding us all that a positive mindset is the ultimate weapon against life's most daunting circumstances.
Before you leave, don't forget to connect with Jay on his vibrant social media platforms. Follow him for a dose of motivation, insights, and the keys to unlocking your own path to success. As we wrap up this invigorating conversation, remember: life's challenges are the launching pads for greatness, and Jay Redman's story is a living testament to that truth.

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How do I make a smooth transition from Rapper to Author?
R Prophet is my guest on today’s podcast. R Prophet is a rapper, actor and now author of the Amazon bestselling book “Grams to Grammys”. As one of the originators of the rap group Nappy Roots, R Prophet was nominated for 2 Grammys while traveling the world for tours and visiting the troops in the Middle East. He has a great story about sharing a plane ride back from Iraq with an unexpected celebrity.
We talk about the differences, pros and cons, of touring as a solo artist now versus with a group. Another topic of discussion was about how the lockdown has and is affecting his music touring as well as the book signing tour he had to postpone. He is working on several exciting upcoming projects including his latest project Incredible Smoke LLC. Check below for the website link.
He has a positive mindset for a successful 2021 and future. Make sure to stay in touch with him on his social media platforms.

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ABOUT R Prophet
Prophet is an American Rapper, Actor and TV personality. Known by most as the former lead of Grammy Nominated Group, Nappy Roots, R. Prophet has been changing the music scene since the early 2000s. Currently R. Prophet is developing hip hop educational tools for children. He has also been acting and recording his solo album with hopes to raise awareness of police brutality. One of R. Prophet's biggest honors in addition to being nominated for two Grammys is the appointment to the Board & Advisory Council of the Muhammad Ali Center. This committee is composed of historical figures such as the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Dr. Maya Angelou, and sports and entertainment greats such as Will Smith, Bono, Sean Combs, Billy Crystal, Larry King, Diane Sawyer, Sean McManus, Robin Williams, Angelina Jolie and Quincy Jones. R. Prophet states, "It's an honor to be on this board not only representing my family, the community and hip-hop, but I symbolize what young adults can do with support. It proves all things are possible if you have positive people around you." R. Prophet goes on to say, "This prestigious group is led by the "Greatest" of all time, Muhammad Ali." R. Prophet knows that achieving true greatness takes dedication, sacrifice and determination.
Due to the contributions made by R. Prophet and Nappy Roots in the state of Kentucky and abroad, Governor of Kentucky, Paul E. Patton declared September 16, 2002 as "Nappy Roots Day", as well as the members of the group being officially declared "Kentucky colonels", the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. "Nappy Roots Day" continues to be a yearly event, which allows fans to celebrate the accomplishments of R. Prophet, Nappy Roots and the overall Louisville public.

#rprophet #nappyroots #gramstogrammys

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Can I travel the world on a budget?
Lindsay Myers is my guest on today’s podcast. Lindsay is a luxury travel expert on a budget. Sounds like an oxymoron but Lindsay has figured out ways to travel luxuriously while on a budget. The best part of her experiences is that she shares her tips with everyone on her website and blog.
As a business owner that travels extensively for work I am always looking for ways to spend my time on the road as comfortable as possible without spending huge sums of money. Beyond just the actual tips that Lindsay shares on the podcast, it was great to hear her mindset on building a personal brand business and how she is adjusting thru the worldwide lockdown. Having a supportive newlywed husband who has the ability to travel with her is a big help.

Make sure to connect with Lindsay Myers on her social media pages and keep an eye out on your local television channels for her guest appearances.

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ABOUT Lindsay Myers
Lindsay Myers is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle expert whose outside-the-box approach proves you don’t have to pay top dollar to experience all that life has to offer… all you need is a mix of creativity and a thirst for adventure! Myers’ sparkling personality, fresh fashion know-how, and knack for balling on a budget have made her a regular feature on Access Hollywood while earning her a spot as celebrity stylist Brad Goreski’s travel sidekick on Bravo’s “Brad, Brad World,” as well as a solo travel series on KateSpade.com. Myers has made her luxury travel and lifestyle dreams come true and now shares her secret budget tips and tricks, proving herself to be an expert in the field and a true woman of influence. This lovable “girl next door” brings the full force of her media experience and budget-minded magic to making the high life accessible to and affordable for all. “People assume that you need a ton of money to experience everything life has to offer. I have made it my mission to prove them wrong.” In the last year alone, Myers planned her fairy tale wedding at an Irish castle followed by a thirty-day Italian honeymoon on a dime while scoring a designer wedding gown for less than a pair of late-night movie tickets. Today, more than 100,000 Instagram fans look to Myers for hot tips on living luxe without breaking the bank and an empowering message that when you embrace your own beautiful, powerful voice, “then you truly succeed.”

#getlostwithlindsay #luxurytravel #travel

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What is really like being a sports agent?
David Baden is my guest on today’s podcast. David is an agent for one of the largest agency firms in the world, IMG a division of William Morris Endeavor. His specialty is working with Winter Olympic athletes. David’s story is inspiring knowing that you don’t always get the exact career you thought you wanted. Having a background and passion for tennis, David was hoping for a job with IMG working with tennis companies and athletes. He was offered the job to work with winter sport Olympians and he never looked back.
We had a great talk about being successful as a sports agent, the many countries he visited while touring with his athletes, how the lockdown is affecting his business and what he sees for his future after the lockdown.

ABOUT David Baden
ProServ: Revamped and managed ticketing operations for three ATP Tour tennis events in Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA and Scottsdale, AZ. Also managed player services.
IMG: Began as Marketing/Tour Director for Stars on Ice. A multi-city tour in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Managed, cast, crew and corporate relationships with Discover Card, Target and Smucker's. Successfully managed a $20 million ticket budget and marketing over 70 tour dates for seven years. Presently a talent manager for Olympic athletes. Responsible for negotiating corporate sponsorship deals and creating brand awareness.

Proudly representing the following USA: Adam Rippon, Hubbell & Donohue, Ross Miner, Vincent Zhou, Michael Weiss. CANADA: Brian Orser, Jeff Buttle, Kaetlyn Osmond, Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, Nam Nguyen, Julianne Séguin & Charlie Bilodeau, Shawn Sawyer.
Spain: Javier Fernandez.
France: Gabriella Papadakis & Guillaume Cizeron.
UK: Sinead Kerr, John Kerr
Specialties: Negotiation, consulting and execution of corporate/celebrity partnerships.

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Has someone ever told you that your shirt stinks?
Wen Muenyi is the CEO and Founder of HercLeon. A clothing brand designed as laundry-free clothing that is soft, colorful and easy to maintenance. The features of the Apollo shirt are the shirts don't have to be washed. Yes, you read that right -- their laundry-free shirt can be worn for days, weeks, and even months without having to be washed.
Other Apollo features include:
Odor Resistant: Imagine a shirt that doesn't stink, and that's what you'll be wearing every single day. Our shirts allow you to smell good no matter what challenges life throws at you.
Temperature regulating: What's worse than wearing a shirt that gets too hot and uncomfortable? Well, the Apollo is comfortable in all conditions like the harsh Minnesota winter and even the hot summers in Death Valley.
Wrinkle Resistance: Don't you love having a wrinkled shirt? No? That's why they made sure their shirt was wrinkle resistant, so we don't have to bring an iron whenever we end up.

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Intro song by Podcast Cleaners - Jason Southard

ABOUT HercLéon
We are tired of the fact that traveling has to be so much of a hassle, and packing the right clothing sometimes feels like a chore. Call us crazy, but we think you shouldn't have to struggle this much just to be comfortable, smell good, and enjoy exploring this beautiful world we all share.
This unnecessary inconvenience is why we're on a mission to reinvent your closet - and reduce your carbon footprint while we're at it. (Yeah, we're crazy like that)

#sustainable #hercleon #clothing

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Can I make a career of mentoring others mindset?
Danielle Grant is my guest on today’s podcast. Danielle is a sought after Mindset Mentor, Author, Speaker, Educator, and Spiritual Gangster. Danielle shared her story on how she got started in the corporate world and then moved to the entrepreneurial world. She helps people with their mindset to success. She has branched out to public speaking, blogs and podcasting in order to spread her message in helping others.
Danielle shares her thoughts on Buddhism as well as her outlook on getting thru the worldwide lockdown. Like so many others, Danielle is pivoting her business model as much as she can to remote experiences and biding her time to when she can travel for speaking engagements again. If you are interested in improving your mindset and outlook find her on her social media pages or her website www.yourmindsetmentor.com.

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Intro song by Podcast Cleaners - Jason Southard

ABOUT DANIELLE GRANT
Meet Danielle. Your blunt, no-fluff, hilarious mindset mentor who’s obsessed with anything mindset, personal growth, and the spiritual soul. You know that friend you can always count on to tell you what you need to hear & support you when you need it the most? That’s Danielle
A college & corporate dropout, Danielle spent the last 18 years obsessively studying personal growth, Buddhism, and the mental mind. An expert on mindset, she now shows other Entrepreneurs how to attain peak mindset performance & make stepping into their next level business and personal goals easier than ever before.
Her superpower? Helping 6 & 7 Figure Entrepreneurs transform their mental patterns and negative thought attachments to create the life and business that they desire.
What began as a dream 13 years ago, to speak on stages to motivate and inspire others, has now turned into an international brand that helps Entrepreneurs attain their peak performance and desired dreams.

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Can I switch careers and still be successful?
Brian Butler-Au, founder and CEO of SuckerPunch Entertainment, is my guest today. SuckerPunch Entertainment is one of the most respected and established athlete management and marketing companies in all of Mixed Martial Arts. Representing fighters such as Rose Namajunas, Weili Zhang, Jens Pulver, Felice Herring, Carla Esparza, Angela Hill and Paul Felder plus dozens more top tier fighters gives Brian and SuckerPunch quite the insight as to the changes in marketing, sponsorships and management for the fastest growing sport in the US, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
We talk about the struggles of scheduling and traveling to so many different states and countries for fighters and how the fighter determines if they want SuckerPunch at the fights or to be hands off during fight week. Obviously the worldwide lockdown has affected the fighters and even the sponsorship opportunities available to the fighters. Brian and his team are working thru the lockdown issues and continuing to make their fighters feel represented.

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For 12 years Brian owned and operated a full service ad agency on the east coast. Working globally with international clientele as well as major US clients such as the NFL, NHL and several fortune 500 companies, Brian has now turned his focus into sports management and marketing. “I was so surprised to see how fast the sport was growing but how green the infrastructure of the business was for the athletes. The opportunity presented itself to come into this space and make an impact for the athletes and the sport so I took it.” Taking a major leap of faith Brian shut the doors on his ad agency in 2009 to focus on building a new company, SuckerPunch Entertainment. In just a few short years SuckerPunch Entertainment is one of the most recognized management companies in the sport today.

#brianbutlerau #mma #ufc

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In today's captivating podcast episode, I have the pleasure of hosting the legendary bass guitar virtuoso, Rudy Sarzo, as my esteemed guest. Rudy's illustrious musical career has left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal and hard rock, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the industry.

Renowned for his exceptional bass guitar skills, Rudy gained fame through his remarkable contributions to iconic bands like Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake. However, his musical journey doesn't end there; he has also lent his talents to several other well-known acts, such as Manic Eden, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult, Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche, and Devil City Angels. With a touring career that dates back to 1981 when he joined forces with Ozzy Osbourne, Rudy's experiences in the music industry span decades, making him a true veteran and authority in his field.

During our fascinating conversation, we delved into the essence of what makes a musician truly invaluable to a band, exploring the unique qualities and skills that set extraordinary artists like Rudy apart. Moreover, Rudy candidly shared his perspective on the less glamorous aspects of a musician's life, particularly the challenges and drawbacks of extensive traveling throughout the years.

Given the current global landscape, the music industry, like many others, has been significantly impacted by the worldwide lockdown. This reality has naturally affected Rudy's ability to tour with The Guess Who, prompting us to delve into an insightful discussion about the future of touring. As the industry adapts to unprecedented changes, we also explored how these transformations are shaping the broader landscape of the music business.

Join me as we journey through Rudy Sarzo's remarkable life in music, as he imparts wisdom, stories, and reflections that resonate with aspiring musicians and fans alike.

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How do you start your own fragrance line?
Geir Ness is my guest on today’s podcast. Geir is the founder of the fragrance company in his name. We had a great talk about entrepreneurship and what it takes to make a successful fragrance company. A true entrepreneur, that traveled 300 days a year for his company, is re-directing his efforts in new places until we can start traveling again. He has some great takeaways for air travel and how he is able to maintain his fitness while traveling the world.
His mainstay product is the perfume named Laila, after his mother. To make his appearances more special, whenever possible he and his mother Laila together make special appearances throughout the United States to promote the company he started and now is an established million-dollar fragrance company. He got his “lucky” break getting his product placed in Nordstrom’s. Geir maintains the most positive upbeat and optimistic outlook on life you will ever encounter. Norway’s morning show “Good Morning Norway” featured him as special guest and Norway’s television network did a special on him for prime-time television about his incredible life journey and story.

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#geirness #perfume #perfuma #fragrance #entrepreneur #nordstrom #norway #scandinavia #geirnessformen #geirnesslaila #laila #geirnesscolognereview #perfumereview #businesstravel #thetravelwins

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What is involved in the marketing of water?
Rob Koenen is my guest on today’s podcast. Rob is the chief marketing officer of the Michigan based company, Boxed Water. We had a great talk about sustainability, changes in business due to the lockdown, and future expansion plans. Boxed Water is doing great things outside of just providing great tasting water by incorporating the planting of trees with their social media fans. Make sure to check them out and see how easy it is for them to plant some trees with just a post.
It was interesting to hear Rob talk about working for a company with a bigger purpose versus just marketing for another company. Make sure to listen for their approach to sponsorship opportunities and how they feel about influencers.

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Intro song "Road Trip" by Robin Tricker

#boxed water #rob Koenen #sustainable #recycle #plastic bottles #sustainability #trees #forest #marketing #business travel #the travel wins #bottled water #alkaline water #osmosis #reverse osmosis #water filter #taste test #plastic pollution #global warming

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