As 20-something-year-old young professionals, many of us Millennials are constantly finding ourselves in a transitional phase of our lives. Graduation from undergrad or grad school. Transitioning to a new job. Starting a family. Moving to a new city. Shopping at Whole Foods for the first time. Whatever your transition may be, you aren't alone if you feel a bit uprooted and maybe even a little lost. This week's guest, Ashley Basile Oeken, knows that feeling well. That's exactly what she went through when she first moved to Cleveland after grad school. She then did what any sensible young professional would do. She got a job, stuck it out and found her place in the crazy new city she called home. That is until she decided she didn't want any more young professionals in Cleveland feeling lost when they arrived in the city, and took matters into her own hands. Ashley became the first staff member and is now the President of the young professional organization Engage! Cleveland. In this episode, we discuss an assortment of topics regarding millennials making transitions in their lives. We dig into networking, the importance of making "adult" friends, a changing workplace culture and the ominous career clout around "job-hopping". Links: Engage! Cleveland - http://www.engagecleveland.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EngageCleveland/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EngageCleveland Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/engagecleveland/

Have you ever been introduced to someone via email? I know, I know... it happens all the time. But how about a 400 word essay on why said person is the most highly recommended guest you could possibly have on your podcast? Well, that's exactly how I was introduced to this week's guest, Jason Sabo. After meeting Jason, I can understand where that enthusiasm came from. I now share the same enthusiast in introducing him to you. Just a few years older than myself, Jason has assembled an impressive collection of professional achievements and built a remarkable career in the healthcare field. He has held a number of notable positions in his field, and is now a Senior Consultant with DHG Healthcare, the healthcare industry practice of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP. So how did he do it? How did he reach such a remarkable level of success in so short a period of time? That's exactly what Jason is here to teach us. In this episode you will hear how being actively engaged in every opportunity along his journey has catapulted his career to extraordinary heights. Jason sheds light on an array of Millennial-relevant topics including:

• Networking tips for young professionals
• The power of saying "No"
• Servant Leadership philosophy
• Being a Super Connector
• Communicating with your manager
• Managing your mentor relationships
• The importance of public speaking and writing skills, no matter what your job

Links: Jason on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsabo Servant Leadership information from the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership - https://www.greenleaf.org/what-is-servant-leadership/ The Hemingway App - http://www.hemingwayapp.com/

There are some people you hang out with who you can't help but want to be their friend. Jason Orsky is definitely one of these people. And it doesn't take long to figure out why. The guy would literally give you the shirt off his back if you needed it (I've seen him do it). And as a business owner, he's seen first hand that living as a servant not only makes you feel great, it is a profitable approach to business. Jason shares some great stories in this episode that may even elicit a tear or two. Have your tissues on deck. Some of the key topics we cover include:

• Living with a servant attitude
• Keeping your problems in perspective
• Business success derived from a philanthropic lifestyle
• Defining what success means to you
• Giving what you have: time or money
• Find the need involved with your passion
• Treating clients as friends

My favorite quotes from this episode: "If you do good by people, people are going to do business with you." "The money follows the service." "Some will. Some won't. Who cares? Who's next?" Links: Find Jason on Facebook and LinkedIn www.jmowealthmanagement.com

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by an inspiring young leader who understands better than most the challenges millennials face when taking on a leadership role for the first time in their professional careers. Emily Monteleone is a Program Manager at Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute, where she oversees the Cancer Programming efforts in creating the multidisciplinary cancer programs for breast, colorectal and upper gastrointestinal cancers, such as pancreatic and liver cancer. Emily is a member of the Executive Board for GOAL, Cleveland Clinic's Group of Aspiring Leaders and is also a graduate of the inaugural class of the Emerging Leaders Program at the Cleveland Clinic. Emily spends her free time working with Cleveland area non-profits, such as Gigi's Playhouse and Engage! Cleveland. For perspective, the Cleveland Clinic has been ranked one of the top 5 hospitals in the country. In our conversation, we dive into Emily's specific advice on how young professionals can not only succeed, but thrive in leadership positions. Topics we cover include:

• Jumping at opportunities, no matter how big or small
• The "Buddy to Boss" transition
• Opening the communication door as a leader
• Qualities of successful leaders
• Importance of stretch assignments
• Servant Leadership
• Always staying true to yourself

Links: Emily on LinkedIn Twitter @EmilyMonteleone

In this episode of the Millennial Mastermind Podcast I have the distinct pleasure of connecting with author, speaker and all around great guy, Bob Burg. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a million copies and it has been translated into 21 languages. In today's conversation with Bob, we cover:

• Building a system to achieve predictable success
• The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success
• How to build a mentor relationship
• How to make a LOT of money in life
• The difference between a salesperson vs con artist

The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success:

1. The Law of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
2. The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
3. The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
4. The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
5. The Law of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.

Links: www.thegogiver.com

This week I'm joined by Ryan Florio, the president, founder and TeaEO of Inca Tea (see what he did there?). When you talk about finding your passion and following your dreams, Ryan serves as an inspirational example. With 20 years of experience in a variety of professions, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to tech startups, he has been through the career gambit. But all of that experience led up to the point where he discovered his true passion, 3,500 miles from home, while hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. Listen now to hear how Ryan turned his dream into a reality. We also discuss the importance of being true to yourself, accepting that you can't make everyone happy (and shouldn't), why you should never give up and much more. Find out more about Ryan and Inca Tea at www.incatea.com.

In this episode of the Millennial Mastermind Podcast I am joined by Andy Halko, the owner and founder of strategic marketing agency, Insivia. Throughout his career, Andy has successfully navigated the challenges involved with being a young business leader. A few of the topics we cover include:

• Working with clients and employees with more experience than yourself
• Actual truth vs. perception of one's self
• Attitude and perception are everything
• Sometimes, the best results come from conflict
• Confidentiality in a mastermind group
• Life is your own journey, not that of those around you
• This conversation really hit home for me, and I hope it does for you as well.

My Favorite Quotes:

"Every single person in the world knows something that you don't know, so you're always a student." -Andy Halko

"Your attitude in how you face anything is 99% of the battle." -Andy Halko

"Attitude can define everything in your life." -Andy Halko

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has actually taken place." -George Bernard Shaw

Links and resources mentioned:

Learn more about the Johari Window here.

Find out more about Andy at Insivia.com or on his LinkedIn page.

No matter what your industry, job title or career stage, you're a salesperson. You could be selling product to a client, selling your boss on paying you more or selling your kids on why they need to eat their vegetables. All of us are selling every day. Heck, my girlfriend just sold me on a new coffee table without me even realizing it.

That's why when Jedi Master Salesman Gene McNaughton talks... I listen. Gene gives some powerful advice in this episode, including the 5 steps to get anything you want in life.

Apologies in advance for the less-than-stellar sound quality. I'm still trying to figure out this whole "microphone" thing. But nonetheless, it's a great episode!

Enjoy!

In this episode of The Millennial Mastermind Podcast, I chat with Geoff Woods about the importance of mentors, and how to find and build a relationships with them. He walks us through the process he used to connect with some of today's top business minds within their respective fields.

Geoff is a contributing writer for entrepreneurship.com as well as the host of The Mentee podcast.

This is just a long winded introduction to the show. I wanted to give you all a taste of who I am, why I decided to start a podcast and what the show is all about. If you're a millennial who's looking for advice from inspirational professionals, entrepreneurs and more, then this is the show for you.

Thanks for checking out the Millennial Mastermind Podcast!