This is Not Advice

This is Not Advice

By Erin ConlonComedyBusinessEntrepreneurshipEducationSelf-ImprovementComedy Interviews
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This is Not Advice episodes

  • Get to Know the Host - Erin Conlon

    In this episode, Erin turns the tables and is interviewed by her producer (and founder of Cedar Cathedral Narrative studios), Steve Hendershot. They talk about the moment Erin realized she needed to stop being an attorney, comedy, how podcasting is different than being on stage, and Erin's goal for this podcast and herself.

    If you'd like to learn more about Steve and his work, or work Erin as a coach they'd be happy to hear from you!

    54 min
  • Supporting your community and playing local with Rob Kochanski

    In this episode, Rob and Erin talk about the importance of supporting your local community, gardening, and being willing to take the extra step for the people you care about.

    For as long as he can remember, Rob would do what he wanted and what made him happy and excited about getting up every day. Rob has been a serial entrepreneur from his time in middle school, where he would deliver newspapers before and after school. From being a machinist, Army Sgt, Sales & Marketing, Podcast host, and a passion for flipping houses, Rob genuinely believe life is a journey so we better enjoy every chapter. Check out his work at LocalFirstPodcast.com

    55 min
  • Finding love, being love, and creating love with matchmaker Lori Mendelsohn

    In this episode, Lori and Erin talk about love, business, relationships, twin flames, letting go, dating, and Lori even turns the tables on Erin a little as well. Lori left her previously successful businesses to pursue her calling as a Matchmaker and relationship coach and this was a really fun conversation.

    Learn more about Lori at her website: https://www.smartfunnysingle.com

    As always, if you'd like to learn more about working with Erin go to http://erinconlon.com

    1 hr 4 min
  • What it's like to be hilarious and hardworking with Sharup Karim

    Sharup Karim is a nationally performing South Asian American standup comedian based in Chicago as well as a headline & features contributor for The Onion. In this episode, Erin and Sharup talk about why comedy matters, what success will look like for him, the grind, and so much more! Sharup is hilarious, thoughtful, and incredibly kind, and you'll love listening to him so much you'll want to see him tell jokes at his next gig. Follow @Sharuuup on Instagram for info on his upcoming shows.

    In 2019 Sharup was a featured performer at the NBC Break Out Festival. He has also performed at The House of Blues Chicago, The Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Comedy Bar, and has been featured at LaughFest Grand Rapids, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, the Flyover Comedy Festival in St. Louis, Floodwater Comedy Festival In Iowa City, and the world-renowned Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Website: www.sharupk.com

    Instagram/Twitter: @sharuuup

    59 min
  • The brilliance of design and possibility with Ed Rice

    In this week's episode, Ed Rice talks about getting his dream job, caring for his family, making discoveries, the importance of food access and how race plays into just about everything. Ed is one of Erin's first coaching clients, and we also talk about how much he's accomplished in the three years since they first worked together. 

    58 min
  • Creating an entire business based on kindness and natural ingredients with Jamie Andrzejewski
    In this episode, Erin talks with Jamie, the founder of Nourish Naturals - an all natural products line based in Wisconsin. Jamie and Erin cover career changes, entrepreneurship, living into your mission, success, and keeping sane with uncertainty.
    In this episode, Erin talks with Jamie, the founder of Nourish Naturals - an all natural products line based in Wisconsin. Jamie and Erin cover career changes, entrepreneurship, living into your mission, success, and keeping sane with uncertainty.
    Jamie believes that we all deserve products that are better for us and our homes. Through the Nourish brand, Jamie encourages individuals to lead their best lives. She strives to educate and share the benefits of holistic wellness in our bodies, minds, and homes.
    Jamie lives in Milwaukee, WI with her husband and daughter where she is active in the entrepreneurial and women-owned small business community. She’s an avid yogi, loves hiking through national parks, and spending time with friends and family.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Design as a way of life with Chelsie Tamms
    In this episode, Chelsie and Erin talk about what makes a person's career work for them, why design is important, work/life balance, and what goes into saying yes and no to a new project.
    Chelsie Tamms is an award-winning lettering artist and brand designer in Chicago. She is the owner of Lettering Works, a branding studio that builds community around causes and brands through quality, custom art and design. Chelsie is passionate about craft and sells her own line of art products at the Field Museum, Chicago History Museum, and other locally owned gift shops. In 2021, after five years in business, Chelsie began educating other artists on how to build sustainable businesses around their creative passions. When she’s not designing or teaching, she can be found eating ice cream, traveling, or starting a new passion project.
    Chelsie is the founder of Lettering Works - a graphic design business.
    52 min

About This is Not Advice

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This is Not Advice is an interview show where Erin Conlon practices not being a know-it-all with her guests. As an Executive Life Coach, Recovering Lawyer, Comedian, and Entrepreneur, Erin thinks she…