As Told By Nomads (Tayo Rockson)

Today's interview is with Meredith Wood. Meredith is the Head of Content and Editor-in-Chief at Fundera, an online marketplace for small business loans. Prior to Fundera, Meredith was the CCO at Funding Gates. The content team which Meredith runs is Fundera's largest and most reliable customer acquisition channel. She has built Fundera's blog into the most heavily-trafficked blog on small business finance in the country, and has secured content partnerships with over 40 sites including Inc, Entrepreneur, and HuffPost.

We talk about:

• What Fundera does
• Her background and how she developed as an female entrepreneur
• The different types of loans and why loans aren't always bad
• Why content should never be overlooked in a business.

Resource Mentioned In This Episode

• Fundera Website: https://www.fundera.com/

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Featured in The New York Times, Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” "the exec inspiring millennial moms," and "the voice of millennial moms", Christine clarifies misconceptions about working mom consumers for brands and serves as an amplifier of their personal truths. From delivering consumer insights and brand marketing content to helping HR and diversity teams attract and retain these hardworking professionals, Christine works with advertising agencies, research firms and companies to ensure they’re at the forefront of the minds of female consumers.

Her insights have been included by authors in their books. Christine’s own bestselling children’s book Can Mommy Go To Work? was ranked as an “empowering book” and a “life changing book to guide feminist parenting.” Christine also contributes to several global digital publications, including Forbes, TIME, Harper's BAZAAR and Parents. Her book MOM AF is a sister circle in a book, inspired both by Carter’s life and her published articles.

Because of her digital presence and work with mom influencers, Christine was asked by Senator Kamala Harris to support the awareness of the Maternal CARE Act, a personal issue also close to her heart. The creator of Mompreneur and Me, Christine has introduced the first national mommy and me professional development networking event that has garnered the attention of Adweek and Entrepreneur as well as global brands like McDonald’s and Tessemae’s.

In our interview, we discuss the following points:

• The Housework Gap
• Having It All: Work-Life Balance
• Impostor Syndrome, Summit Syndrome And Burnout
• Maternal Mental Health
• Equality For Working Parents
• The Role Of Stay-At-Home Parents
• Understanding Generation Alpha Consumers

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The graveyard: Les Brown once called this place the richest place on earth! Because of all the unrealized potential, unfinished inventions, and unfulfilled dreams. All the could haves, would haves and should have been. So I'm on a mission to get us all to die empty and to remind you today to connect with your purpose. Is there something you've always wanted to do that you haven't done yet?

Marianne Williamson once said our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. It's that we are powerful beyond measure. While we are talking about fear, I want to suggest a mindset shift. Instead of being afraid of failure or success. Be afraid of not achieving your fullest potential.  Everybody dies but not everybody lives so live and use that to use your difference to make a difference.

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This Sunday’s guest was Ken Shelton. We went over the prompts we discussed this week as well as his career. Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within the Educational Technology community, Ken is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator. Ken has worked extensively at the policy level and was named to the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's Education Technology Task Force. Ken regularly gives keynotes, presentations, consults, and leads workshops, covering a wide variety of Educational Technology, Equity and Inclusion, Multimedia Literacy, Cultural Relevance, Visual Storytelling, Social-Emotional Learning, and Instructional Design topics. Ken is the ISTE Digital Equity PLN 2018 Excellence Award winner.

Ken has had the privilege to speak at many major conferences and events around the world as well as schools and school districts. He brings a worldly breadth of practical experience, knowledge, and perspective. Ken also had the privilege to speak at the TEDx Burnsville ED event, as well as CRESSTCon16 at UCLA in front of a predominantly Higher Ed audience. Both can be viewed below. Ken has also provided and continues to provide consulting support to many companies, State Departments of Education, Ministries of Education, school districts/systems Nationally and Internationally, as well as non-profits such as the California Emerging Technology Fund's School2Home program which is designed to support closing the Achievement Gap and Digital Divide at low-performing California middle schools.

• Ken’s website: https://kennethshelton.net/

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I am sure by now the horrors of the deeply rooted racism that has permeated our world has been on display for everyone and frankly it has been emotionally and physically draining but now is not the time to give up. As frustrating as it has been to constantly get messages from non-black folks about what to do, I don't want any room for excuses.

So for the month of June, we will get real, raw, honest and uncomfortable about our biases. Nothing is off limits. In order to rid the world of the ugliness of racism, many people need to come to terms with their complicity in white supremacy and oppression.

I will hand out daily assignments and do weekly lives. I ask that you TALK. When I say TALK, I mean:

Tell Yourself The Truth 

Acquire New Stories

Learn How To Be Accountable 

Keep Pushing Through And Act

We will be using the hashtag #letstalkbias. I will be sharing the assignments on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn andmy website. I ask that you share with all your non-black and white friends. See you on Monday!

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For nearly three decades, English has been the lingua franca of cross-border organizations, yet studies on corporate language strategies and their importance for globalization have been scarce. In her new book, The Language of Global Success, my guest today Tsedal Neeley provides an in-depth look at a single organization—the high-tech giant Rakuten—in the five years following its English lingua franca mandate. Neeley's behind-the-scenes account explores how language shapes the ways in which employees who work in global organizations communicate and negotiate linguistic and cultural differences.

We discuss the following:

• Her new book: The Language of Global Success: How a Common Tongue Transforms Multinational Organizations
• How to bring together a team whose members are geographically and culturally dispersed?
• How organizations can become more globalized 
• How to overcome the challenges of cross-cultural communication
• What about facilitating dialogue amongst individuals from people who fundamentally hold different values from you
• The attitudes and behaviors that are necessary to make a successful global employee
• What went into her TEDx Talk: Why Global Success Depends on Treating Language And Culture Separately

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Website: http://www.tsedal.com/
• Tsedal's Book: The Language of Global Success: How a Common Tongue Transforms Multinational Organizations: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Global-Success-Multinational-Organizations/dp/0691175373
• Tsedal's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8VoxpR08Vg&t=744s

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Today's episode is with Nate Broughton. Nate Broughton along with his co-host Dana Robinson hosts the Opt Out Life podcast, a popular podcast about creative hustlers who are living their version of modern success...making money with side gigs and real estate to achieve financial freedom.

The Opt Out Life is based on Dana’s book Opt Out, which has been called a fresh take on "The 4-Hour Workweek". Nate is an internet marketing veteran of 17 years who specializes in lead generation and client acquisition. He’s built and sold four companies and been involved in several acquisitions with private equity firms. After finding success in his twenties, Nate’s big “opt out” pivot was moving to California from Missouri in 2011. He and his wife are frequent travelers, who have now mastered the art of traveling with two young kids.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode:

• Podcast: https://optoutlife.com/podcast/
• Opt Out Life Website: https://optoutlife.com/
• OPT OUT book: https://www.amazon.com/OPT-OUT-Rethink-success-Reinvent/dp/1732287244
• Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-your-voice-tickets-52143804523

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Ladies and gentlemen, there are two reasons why people don’t believe they can change the world today. Fixed mindsets and limited world views. We can’t afford to be shortsighted though because when you change the way you see things, the things you see change. Individuals with a fixed mindset seek to validate themselves. Individuals with a growth mindset focus on developing themselves. 

The work to change the world does not end at the offices of law enforcement or governments. It begins with us, in our backyards, our families, our schools, our spheres of influence and our minds.

All of us here are leaders in some shape or form and we are growing up amongst each other so our actions matter. You are symbols in some way. You can be symbols of love and hope or symbols of hate and intolerance. The choice is yours.

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Today's episode is with the illustrious Jay Abraham. As Founder and CEO of Abraham Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, California), Jay has spent his entire career solving problems and fixing businesses. He has significantly increased the bottom lines of over 10,000 clients in more than 400 industries, and over 7,200 sub industries, worldwide. Jay has dealt with virtually every type of business. He has studied, and solved, almost every type of business question, challenge and opportunity. 

Jay has an uncanny ability to increase business income, wealth and success. He uncovers hidden assets, overlooked opportunities and undervalued possibilities. This skill set has captured the attention and respect of CEOs, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and marketing experts. Jay’s clients range from business royalty to small business owners. But they all have one thing in common – virtually all of them have profited greatly from Jay’s expertise. We discuss:

• His Rise To Entrepreneurship
• The Emerging Leadership Crisis
• How The Youth Can Take Their Place As The Next Set Of Global Leaders

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Today's episode is with Caroline Codsi. A passionate and strategic leader, Caroline Codsi has had a successful career in the corporate world of over 25 years including the past decade in VP and SVP roles within major organizations.Caroline founded Women in Governance in 2010, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to encourage women to develop their leadership, advance their careers and access executive roles and board seats. Women in Governance’s programs have a deep and concrete impact for gender parity in Canada through advocacy, major events, mentoring programs, governance training as well as the only Canadian Corporate Parity Certification developed with the support of McKinsey&Company and additional support for evaluations from Mercer and Willis Towers Watson.

Born in Beirut, Caroline was only 7 years old when the war started and 22 when it ended. A Citizen of the world having lived on three continents, Caroline is fluent in 4 languages and can understand 6. A highly sought-after speaker, Caroline has addressed audiences across Canada as well as internationally in Paris, London, Lima, Casablanca, Mexico City, New Delhi, St. Petersburg, Bahrain, Dubai, Reykjavik, etc...

Caroline is the recipient of multiple Awards both nationally and internationally and was recognized among the Top 20 Diversity Leading Figures in Quebec, Top 75 Canadian Immigrants and Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. She is also the recipient of a Gender Equality Award by the United Nations’ Women’s Committee, a Leadership Award from Quebec’s Federation of chambers of commerce (Mercuriades) and a Leader of the decade for diversity & inclusion award from New Delhi’s Women Economic Forum. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated her on the National Committee for Gender Equality and Mayor Valérie Plante on the City of Montreal’s Business committee.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Women In Governance: https://www.womeningovernance.org/
• Parity Certification: https://www.womeningovernance.org/certification/

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Today's episode is with Yuri Kruman. Yuri Kruman is a trusted executive, career and life coach and professional strategist for Millennials based in New York. As Member of the Forbes Career Council and CEO / Founder of Master The Talk Career Consulting, he has helped clients of all career stages, industries and job markets around the world (and all around the U.S.) to chart a clear path on their careers, building confidence and understanding along the way. He is an Advisory Board member of the Customer Experience (CX) Program at the Rutgers University Center for Innovation Education.

Since 2013, he’s shared his expertise and empowered people with the knowledge they need to find, compete for and win their dream, revamping their résumé, acing that interview and negotiating for the title and salary they deserve.

He has worked with and consulted for seemingly every sector of the professional world, from tech startups to multinational banks, pharmaceutical companies, law and academia—experience he now brings to help individuals set clear goals toward career advancement.

Yuri has helped build venture-backed health tech startups (Maxwell Health, Liazon, Baby Doctor), consulted large banks and hedge funds (Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Fortress Investment Group), as well as worked in law (various large law firms) and academia (NYU).

Yuri is likewise a well-published author and health tech entrepreneur. He’s been featured on Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc., Fast Company, Mashable, BBC, Time, PBS and other top sites. Yuri blogs on careers, consumer psychology, health and productivity at Blueprint To Thrive. He has worked in healthcare, finance and law.

He has spoken at NYU Entrepreneurial Institute / Wasserman Center, General Assembly, The Muse, the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, among others.

Yuri has published two novels of fiction, poetry and various essays and op-eds. He lives with his wife and two children in New York.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Reinvent Yourself – Yuri’s Top Business Book
• MasterTheTalk.com – Yuri’s website

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Today's interview is with Janel Dyan. Janel is an executive brand strategist and founder of Janel Dyan, Inc. With her proven JD Methodology and three step process, Dyan has found that a female executive’s personal brand is the missing link between female driven consumer economy, and the rise of women in leadership by asking not “What do I wear” but rather “What story do you want to tell?”

We talk about:

• Understanding the JD Methodology TM and the three steps to establish truth, trust, and loyalty in the era of storytelling.
• How this proven methodology can inspire others to create a waterfall of female empowerment through their personal brand story.
• The impact our first impressions make in our careers and lives.
• How investing in your women leadership will not only drive ROI but establish a dominant presence in your industry.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: Story. Style Brand.: Why Corporate Results Are a Matter of Personal Style
• Website: https://www.janeldyan.com/
• Download Bloom app: https://go.onelink.me/app/tayorockson

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Rita McClenny, as we talk about the state of Virginia’s rich history and the diverse community it fosters today. Rita serves as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, a state agency charged with marketing the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination and film location. Their mission is to expand domestic and international inbound travel and motion picture production to generate revenue and employment in their state. Today, Rita also shares her thoughts on traveling in 2021 and how Virginia stepped up, becoming a leading destination in the United States. 

Virginia Is For Lovers

Rita believes that love always wins over hate. But, for “love” to prevail, we need to pour it out into the world, so it can keep growing. And so, at the Virginia Tourism Corporation, their mission is to tell authentic experiences from the state’s past so that people can learn from them and pass these stories on to future generations. After all, the past becomes a reflection of the future if we choose to ignore it. But once we have acknowledged it, a new and possibly brighter future is born. But again, we have to keep with the circle of love and light for this to be possible. Hence, Rita and her team always make sure that Virginia is a safe place for everyone. They welcome anyone with any combination of travel experience in hopes that they could find something to love in Virginia. There, everyone stands for love, equality, and inclusion. They even have a DEI statement in VTC because they believe in it. And they are always happy to show you through their diverse community and rich history. So, if you are looking to travel to Virginia soon, check out their website in the links below! And soon enough, when you get there, you will see why Virginia is for lovers.

Outline of the episode:

• [03:33] How Virginia evolved to telling authentic experiences in its history
• [05:47] How the state became a leading destination, especially for black travelers
• [06:45] Rita’s plans for the VTC as the travel industry rebounds amid the pandemic
• [10:45] Virginia being a prime place for filmmakers and storytellers to visualize their stories
• [12:58] The valuable role of tourism and film in the rehabilitation of the state’s economy
• [14:32] Where history started and how terrain played a role in America’s growth
• [16:30] What advice Rita has for female travelers and leaders alike in these trying times
• [18:19] Her life growing up and what led her to pursue tourism
• [23:06] The value of word-of-mouth after providing a good experience in tourism
• [24:56] What the future looks like for people of color in Virginia
• [26:08] How love always wins despite media choosing to show hateful deeds

Resources:

Website: https://www.vatc.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-mcclenny-29482186/

Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:

Personal Website: https://tayorockson.com 

UYD Management: https://uydmanagement.com/ 

UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson 

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Today I talk to two disrupters and gamechangers (pun intended) in the gaming industry: Borris Bazelais and Michael Henry. 

As the Founder of WNDR, a 3D web-based technology, Mr. Borris Bazelais delivers instantly immersive moments to any user anywhere in the world within seconds. The power of this technology will fuel WNDR, a new platform for publishers who want to create and distribute console quality games with a single click, and for consumers to enjoy games like never before. Now the world will be delivered instantly playable games without the need for any additional hardware, downloads, software or apps.

Mr. Bazelais' Hollywood background includes creating, directing, and producing content. In 2009, he took big screen imagination and the excitement of the internet, and moved into the realm of Flash games and the created the original series, “Wall Street Massacre Murder Madoff.” The game became an instant success on the web with 25 million game plays and fan clubs around the world.

With a history as an ignitor of pop culture moments and how to revel in them, Mr. Bazelais plan for the future will be indelible - the delivery of a multidimensional internet

Michael Henry WNDR's co-founder and creative narrates the WNDR experience in its various forms and audiences in the simplest manner. A former People Magazine editor, Mr. Henry transforms gamer speak into pop culture word and connects WNDR with its targeted player -  the ‘premium casual gamer.’ From conception to user experience, Mr. Henry collaborates with the WNDR family to ensure that the technology, which is highly complex in nature, is brilliantly simple enough for the masses to have a powerful immersive game experience. A creative himself, Mr Henry believes that games are the next great canvases of expression and that the WNDR platform will be where great brands and minds collaborate, indies and established producers feel free to create dream games - all of this shared with the world with a simple web link.

Resource Mentioned In The Episode

• WNDR Website:http://wndr.com/

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Today's podcast interview is with innovative management consultant Karen Jaw-Madson. Organizational culture isn’t just a hot topic – it’s an untapped asset and potential liability for all businesses. But for all its potential to make or break, few know how to manage cultures with proficiency. How do companies grow, work through transitions, initiate change effectively, and meet the demands of an ever complex corporate landscape that faces a #MeToo environment, greater diversity, globalization, technological disruptions, and post-merger collaboration?

These are all of the things Jaren and I discuss. We also dove into ways to co-create solutions and differentiating experiences that are customized, relevant, and profoundly impactful to the intended organizations – all while building employee engagement, learning agility, and capability. Lastly, we discussed her new book, CULTURE YOUR CULTURE: Innovating Experiences @ Work.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• CULTURE YOUR CULTURE: Innovating Experiences @ Work: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Your-Innovating-Experiences-Work/dp/1787438996/ref=sr_1_1
• Twitter: @karenjaw
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/designofworkexperience
• ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co.designofworkexp/

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Today's interview is with Rick Snyder. Rick is the owner of Invisible Edge™ and the author of Decisive Intuition. He serves as a trusted advisor, mentor, and strategic partner for forward-thinking executives and companies. He has launched four businesses and combines that experience with over fifteen years of studying human behavior to advance intuitive skills into his clients’ business plans and company cultures. His breakthrough strategies have been implemented by executives and businesses in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. The past few years, he has lived in France and the UK, and brings a global perspective to his teachings.

We discuss:

• Harnessing your intuitive intelligence.
• How to deal with your different intuitive languages.
• Creating space for intuition to find you.
• Distinguishing between intuition and inner critic.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBTG88W/
• Website: https://invisible-edgellc.com/
• Previous Appearance On As Told by Nomads: https://uydmedia.com/igniting-intuitive-intelligence-with-rick-snyder/

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Today's interview is with Michelle Tillis Lederman. Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books, including the internationally recognized The 11 Laws of Likability and her newest book, The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact. She was named by Forbes as one of the top 25 Professional Networking Experts. A former NYU professor, financial executive and recovering CPA, she now works with organizations and individuals to help them build real relationships for greater results through her company, Executive Essentials.

She has worked with clients ranging from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies, including Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Michigan State University, Sony, and The Department of Environmental Protection. She has been featured on CBS and MSNBC, and in the NY Times, Forbes and Working Mother magazine.

We discuss:

• The seven levels of the Connector
• The seven mindsets that set successful Connectors apart
• The most common mistakes people make when it comes to networking and connecting
• The one thing you can do right now to become a better Connector
• If it’s possible for a introvert to become a Super Connector
• How someone can figure out what level of Connector they are at, and what they need to do to “level up”
• Whether everyone should aspire to be a “Super Connector” or “Global Super Connector
• Tips to keep your connections fresh and authentic without it eating into your schedule

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Michelle's website:  www.michelletillislederman.com.
• Networker Quiz: https://michelletillislederman.com/quiz/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1989025358/

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Mayfair Clements, as we talk about becoming your best self. Mayfair is a business coach, CEO, and co-founder of the Talk Less Do More Mastermind. She loves to help and guide people to discover their potential to become their best selves. Mayfair is also the author of the life-changing book The Becoming; don’t forget to check it out!

Calling Requires Conviction, Not Qualification

Mayfair’s said, “Calling requires conviction, not qualification,” is one of the best highlights of the episode. Indeed, every one of us has suffered from self-doubt, thinking that we are incompetent or unworthy. Questioning why we’re continuously given opportunities that seem so difficult to achieve. You have to remember that you will not be placed in a situation that you can’t overcome and with nothing to gain. Regardless if you fail, you can learn from those mistakes. It doesn’t matter if, at the moment, you’re not qualified enough; you can become qualified along the way! And that’s why having a firm conviction to achieve your goals is essential. Moreover, true success can be found after all those failures. It’s okay not to know and excel at everything; trust your conviction and grow in your journey.

Trust the Process

During these times of crisis, everyone needs to take care of their mental health more. The COVID-19 has caused a lot of disasters and changes that no one expected. Stress and anxiety levels are higher because of this pandemic. Although it is easier said than done, you must keep trusting the process of life. Don’t give up and work hard on overcoming your challenges. There are still many more opportunities out there you need to keep looking and be ready for new obstacles! Along the way, be sure to prioritize your mental health while checking up on your love ones from time to time. Many people are isolated and live by themselves; no one deserves to feel alone, especially during quarantine. Furthermore, nothing is permanent be it good or bad. Just trust the process, keep moving forward, and live your life with a purpose!

About Mayfair Clements:

Mayfair Clements is an author, elite performance coach, and online trainer. Since starting her coaching business at 20 years old, she has worked with hundreds of individuals and corporations around the world.

Her clients have ranged from pro-athletes and celebrity stylists to international speakers and Fortune 500 companies. Mayfair also founded The 20 Something Coach Club to support other ‘20 somethings' to create impactful coaching businesses of their own.

Mayfair discovered her passion for supporting people to realize and maximize their potential through unlikely and painful circumstances, that most would describe as ‘rock bottom’.

Outline of the episode:

[03:07] Who Mayfair wanted to become at a young age.

[04:57] Her experience that made her realize her purpose.

[08:40] How she overcame her imposter syndrome.

[12:21] The importance of having the conviction.

[14:00] Mayfair’s process and purpose of writing her book.

[16:44] When you’re breaking you’re actually becoming.

[18:03] How COVID-19 caused a shift in her coaching business.

[19:33] Mental health hurdles impacted by the pandemic.

[21:58] Mayfair’s future plans and goals she wants to achieve.

[23:39] Stop limiting the possibilities of what a professional means.

[25:54] Sharing her story and inspiring others to tell theirs.

Resources:

Company Website: https://mayfairclements.com/

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

Mayfair’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayfairn/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7pxTZGWxfd

The book The Becoming written by Mayfair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-Mayfair-Ngondonga/dp/024408520X

Don’t miss out on my first virtual spoken word event that will be held on March 26...

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Today's interview is with Morgan Simon, a widely recognized leader in impact investment. Over the past seventeen years, she has influenced $150+ billion from individuals, foundations, and endowments, into socially conscious investments. Her latest book REAL IMPACT: THE NEW ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL CHANGE, has been hailed as “brilliant” by CNN’s Van Jones. 

Simon currently co-leads Candide Group, which supports two clients, including members of the Pritzker family on behalf of the Libra Foundation. She is also co-founder and chair of the non-profit Transform Finance. Previously, Simon served as the founding CEO of Toniic, a global network of impact investors, and as the founding executive director of the Responsible Endowments Coalition. She has worked with the United Nations in Honduras, in corporate reform with ForestEthics, and in domestic microfinance with the Women's Initiative for Self-Employment. She currently serves on the boards of the Restaurant Opportunity Center, The Working World, and CARE Enterprises. A graduate of Swarthmore College, Simon serves as an adjunct professor at Middlebury College's graduate school program. She lives in the Bay Area.

Simon lays out three principles that will ensure impact investing stays on course and can reach its potential to solve societal problems through sustainable, profitable models. Some of the things we discuss in our interview are:

• How charity and finance are ineffective tools for rebuilding a community but impact investing is 
• How impact investment is the trillion-dollar trend that can change the world
• How to get impact investing right    
• How the largest wealth holders in the world are increasingly moving to impact investment
• How impact investment is for everyone—not just the wealthy

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Morgan's Website: http://morgansimon.com/
• Morgan's Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/morgan-simon/real-impact/9781568589817/?lens=nation-books

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Today's interview is with Mark Fowler. Mark is the president of Stowe Management Corporation, and a business re-engineering specialist. Deficiencies in the way we communicate and increasingly divisive rhetoric espoused by our local and national leaders has seeped into our professional environments.

He is on a mission to create business environments that embody a culture of peace. Alongside Barbara Gaughen-Muller, Fowler developed a program, Revolutionary Conversations, to improve the quality of workplace interactions in order to help improve not only the peaceful culture of a business but also its bottom line. The methodology taught by Fowler and Gaughen-Muller can be used to overcome some of today’s most difficult business problems, including improving hiring and training, promoting employee engagement, reducing workplace harassment and bullying, uniting a group around a common purpose, and anything else that requires interaction for superior success.

We talk about how to encourage productive, peaceful communications between businesses and internally.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Stowe Management Corporation: http://www.estowemanagement.com/
• Mark H. Fowler Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhfowler
• Revolutionary Conversations Book: https://www.amazon.com/Revolutionary-Conversations-Tools-Need-Success-ebook/dp/B00HNUE3IA
• One on One Coaching: http://tayorockson.com/brand-with-a-purpose/
• Thought Leadership Membership Platform: https://www.thoughtleaderprogram.com/courses/membership

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Today's episode is with Meiyoko Taylor. 

In our world today, there are so many people currently living a life this not in alignment with their passion or purpose. They want to journey into a better life for themselves but they have no clue on where to begin. Meiyoko was one of them. After working at a job that made him miserable, financial hardships, an unhealthy relationship of 7 years, and declining health, he officially hit rock bottom. He knew something had to change. His quest for fulfillment, and happiness resulted in reading over 175 books, a catalog of over 300 audio cds/podcasts, and attending many workshops on Personal Development. He discovered the secret, he realized that your current state in life is a manifestation of your belief system. Success must first start from within. In order to institute this change, he had to re-wire his mindset and his emotions. This discovery allowed him to become successful in many areas of my life.

Today he is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and one of the top personal development coaches. He has been blessed to work with corporate professionals, CEOs, entrepreneurs, public figures, celebrities, and industry leaders improving their lives with the same principles that have given him massive success. He is someone that puts the “personal” back in personal development.

In this episode we discuss how to break free of the fear, limiting beliefs, lack of self-confidence and comfort zones that keep people from unleashing their true potential. We also discuss: 

• How To Find Your AMAZING 
• 5 Steps To Transform Your Life 
• The #1 Reason Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail In Business

Resources Mentioned In The Episode 

• Thought Leader Academy: https://www.thoughtleaderprogram.com/courses/thought-leader-academy
• Next-Generation Thought Leaders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtleaderchallenge/?ref=nf_target&fref=nf
• Meiyoko Taylor's Website: http://www.meiyokotaylor.com/
• Meiyoko Taylor's eBook: https://mailchi.mp/meiyokotaylor/habitude-e-book
• Meiyoko Taylor's Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-winning/id1287572670?mt=2

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Today's Episode is with Reza Izad. Reza is co-founder and CEO of Studio71. Studio71 is a Red Arrow Studios company, part of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE. Red Arrow Studios is one of the world’s leading creators and distributors of entertainment content. As global CEO of Studio71, he helms the most engaged digital network on YouTube with 1,300 channels driving 8 billion views a month. Studio71 is the global media company for top creators including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Lilly Singh, Rhett & Link, and Roman Atwood.

Reza is also the co-author of Create Great Video which highlights successful case studies and best practices to working with digital influencers who know how to target audiences best AND have created mass empires from doing so. Within the book, Reza and his co-author Jake discuss best practices that have made Studio71 a success in working together with YouTube, major brands and advertisers.

Our interview discusses:

• Reza's transition from Iran to the U.S
• His Hollywood management career
• What it's like to manage YouTube influencers
• How to monetize your videos and audience
• What Studio 71 is and
• Why he wrote his book

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Create Great Video book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLRYMCT/
• Studio71 website: https://www.studio71.com/

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Today's episode is with Andrew Henderson. Andrew Henderson is the founder of Nomad Capitalist, the world's #1 resource for successful people seeking to reduce their business taxes, become dual citizens, and live a freedom lifestyle. He will teach your listeners his five magic words: "go where you're treated best".

Mr. Henderson grew up in Ohio and started several successful businesses in the United States before leaving for greener pastures overseas. He has visited and lived in nearly 100 countries, opened bank accounts on four continents, owned property in six countries, and obtained multiple citizenships while renouncing his American passport.

We talked about:

• Legal tax reduction for entrepreneurs
• How to obtain second citizenships
• Cultural lessons from visiting every continent
• How to build a "Nomad 2.0" lifestyle
• The next boom markets to invest in

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Nomad-Capitalist-Citizenship-Companies-Investments-ebook/dp/B07C2QK2ML
• Website: https://nomadcapitalist.com/
• Podcast: https://nomadcapitalist.com/podcast/

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Today's episode is with Jeremy Griffin. Jeremy grew up working in construction in Rochester NY for his uncle’s business, Wright Bros. Contractors. Jeremy started working side jobs doing painting and drywall at the age of seventeen. By twenty-one, he was insured as a company and on his own professionally. Along the way Jeremy attended Monroe Community College. He was inspired by a marketing professor to take the plunge and go into the field. By twenty-six, Jeremy transferred to the University of Tampa and finished a marketing degree four years later. Today, his current portfolio of businesses include:

• Startup Street: https://thestartupstreet.com/
• Grizzly Targets: https://www.grizzlytargets.com/
• Dropzone Gunner: https://dropzonegunner.com/

He says that he stays so busy so he doesn’t get in trouble and it works most of the time. Catch our episode here or below:

Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-your-voice-tickets-52143804523

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Today's interview is with Cepee Tabibian. Born a citizen of the world to a Colombian mother and Iranian father in West Virginia, Cepee spent all but 9 months of her childhood growing up in the Lone Star State and proudly considers herself a Native Texan. Although her parents were from South America and the Middle East, her passion for travel didn’t start until high school when she befriended a group of foreign exchange students. Convincing her traditional Iranian father to let her travel solo to the Netherlands for her 17th birthday was no easy feat. Little did they know that his support of her trip to visit a friend would become the most pivotal moment in her life. Her first trip abroad prompted a deep and magical love affair with travel and self-exploration that continues till this day, 21 years later. In our interview, we discussed the following:

• What sparked her desire to travel
• Ho women over 30 can break free from a life of routine and start a life of travel
• How to start working remotely
• Living Abroad and as a Multicultural American
• Info about She Hit Refresh, the online community she created to support women over 30 who want to move abroad

Resources Mentioned In The Podcast

• She Hit Refresh
• She Hit Refresh Facebook Group

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Today's interview is with Jorgen Sundberg. As a recruiter in 2003, Jorgen caught the early wave of digital marketing and tested many talent attraction tactics. Some failed, some didn’t, so for years. He kept updating and testing strategies while managing hiring campaigns for giants like IBM, Accenture, SAP, and Deloitte.

By late 2009, he thought he had enough proof: when social media communicated an uncommon employer brand = talent attraction improved.

Yet repeatedly he saw employer brands play safe.

Timid, decaf company missions – hung in corporate offices with words like innovation, cutting-edge, passion, and stakeholder. *yawn* As charming as a poor chap that tries to be liked by everyone.

Over time, a question took shape in his mind:

How might a well-crafted employer brand affect talent attraction if you aren’t a market leader?

This question continued to take shape over time and in late 2009, he quit his job to start Link Humans.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Employer Branding & Employer Advocacy are
• Why brand value is important for potential employees
• How he defined his identity as a Swede and a Brit
• How to encourage employees to tell stories

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Employee Advocacy: The Ultimate Handbook: https://linkhumans.com/employee-advocacy-book/
• Employer Branding Podcast: https://linkhumans.com/category/podcast/
• Link Humans: https://linkhumans.com

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Today's episode is with Dave Santulli. Dave is the Founder and Executive Director of United Planet, an international nonprofit that connects volunteers who want to make a difference with communities in 35 countries. United Planet volunteers have the opportunity to learn, teach, work, engage and immerse themselves in a culture outside their comfort zone. Since 2001, United Planet volunteers have dedicated over 1,000,000 hours to many areas, which include education, women's empowerment, health, and environmental sustainability.

In our interview, we talk about how United Planet started, global citizenship, communicating across cultures, and why it is important to leave an impact.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode:

• United Planet: https://www.unitedplanet.org/

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Today's interview is with Kelly Brooke Nicholls. She grew up traveling, as she lived on a boat in the South Pacific Islands until she was 8 so it's in her blood. She has lived and worked all over the world and has a special affinity for Latin America where she spent 6 years living, volunteering and later working. This experience led her to do what she does today, working for international humanitarian organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders. She provides us listeners with really unique perspectives on how to travel, work and make a difference. 

We also dive into her international thriller, A Reluctant Warrior, which shines a light on the way ordinary Colombian citizens have suffered and continue to suffer, despite the advancement in the Peace Agreement. She wrote this book to celebrate, support and amplify the message of the brave people who risk their lives to protect and make a difference to others. She also wanted to celebrate the rich Colombian culture, especially the Afro-Colombian culture.

Resource Mentioned In The Episode

• A Reluctant Warrior Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reluctant-Warrior-Kelly-Brooke-Nicholls-ebook/dp/B06XX9W3YH
• 5 Leadership Lessons From The Black Panther: http://tayorockson.com/blog/5-leadership-lessons-from-the-black-panther

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In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join Silvy Khoucasian and me to discuss the different styles of attachment, the types of boundaries by Rokelle Lerner, and what she has to say about how to make intentional, genuine connections. Of course, not fully understanding what other people are going through sometimes is understandable. But for Silvy, what's essential at the very least is to learn how to validate the experiences of others even though we're unable to completely empathize. Tune in as Silvy shares more of her wisdom as a Relationship Coach in this episode!

How to make a connection on the first date?

Sparking connections with people involve elements that differ from person to person. Especially if it's a romantic relationship in a pandemic where the experience, for most people, is a new context. For a start, Silvy talks about boundaries. Boundaries, for her, need to be discussed before the first meet-up. It'd be awkward to talk about what works and what doesn't as the meet-up happens. That's why it's important to do it before, even if it sounds too serious to talk about at first. Boundaries exist to help both parties feel safe. When safety is established, a lot of things can take off better. It also gives clarity depending on what the intentions for dating are. Exploring is also one thing to remember when dating. Managing your expectations and allowing both to shine is a must to genuinely know each other. It's risk-taking, and it shouldn't always just be about you. For connection to happen, mutuality, reciprocity, and taking risks with vulnerability must take place. Both parties must actively take part in making these happen. If there's no active participation and you just leave things as is, many opportunities will be missed.

Outline of the episode:

• [04:42]Silvy: On the experience of immigration
• [07:58]What is it about relationships that are telling of our personalities?
• [12:11]Relationships may serve as mirrors
• [16:46]The Attachment Theory and the different attachment formations/styles
• [22:43]People find themselves in stories and in other people's experiences
• [24:38]Why do you need to set boundaries?
• [29:54]The pandemic is a new context to experience – on keeping boundaries
• [32:33]How do we intentionally spark a connection?
• [38:51]The back and forth thoughts when connecting with a different attachment style
• [41:51]Making a connection is an active process

Resources:

Website: http://www.silvykhoucasian.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/?hl=en

Online Programs: http://www.silvykhoucasian.com/online-programs

Coaching: http://www.silvykhoucasian.com/coaching

Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson 

Personal Website: https://tayorockson.com 

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Today's episode is with Kyle Hegarty. Kyle is the Managing Director of Leadership Nomad, part of TSL Marketing, where he focuses on helping companies expand across the globe. Kyle looks at how companies connect with themselves and their customers with a concentration on communication, sales and marketing and management leadership. He has trained thousands of executives, a faculty lecturer for Singapore Management University (SMU) and is a frequent speaker at business and management conferences around the world.

His first book on cross-cultural communication is called The Accidental Nomad.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Business-Nomad-Survival-Shrinking/dp/1529329078
• Website: https://www.leadershipnomad.com/

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Today's interview is with Ali Master. After flunking out of college, being unemployed, and getting hospitalized after a failed suicide attempt, Ali figured there was nowhere to go but up. Thus began this Pakistani Muslim immigrant’s journey through the American Dream—a process that would take him to partnership in one of the top consulting firms in the country in record time. His new book, Beyond the Golden Door, follows experience story of coming to the United States as college student, starting as a bottom-rung employee at McDonald’s, and taking advantage of the opportunities thrown his way, which later led to his success as Managing Partner at Ernst & Young.

We discuss:

• How he overcame the challenges to thrive as an immigrant and live the American Dream.
• His transition from McDonald’s to becoming a Managing Partner at one of the big 6 accounting firms.
• The failure of his first business and how he bounced back.
• How the “invisible hand” of capitalism and the visible hand of the rule of law co-exist beautifully.
• Defining the American Dream beyond the material dimension.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Ali Master’s Website: https://alimaster.com/
• Ali’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZ5G8M7/

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Today's interview is with Liz Kleinrock. Liz is an anti-bias educator and consultant based in Los Angeles, California. A transracial adoptee, Liz was born in South Korea and grew up in Washington, DC. and for the past ten years, she has been developing anti-bias and anti-racism work with youth of all ages. Despite her years of experience, she sees educating herself on these issues as a spectrum with no end, and she is constantly seeking to improve and deepen her own understanding. 

She started her Instagram in the fall of 2017 because she was looking for a way organize her anti-bias work and equity work with students, and figured she should create a separate space away from her personal account. In less than two years, she has built an incredible community and audience of educators, students, parents, and family members. All this led to her being awarded with the Teaching Tolerance's Award for Excellence in Teaching and in 2019 her TED Talk, "How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics." amassed well over a million views.

In our interview, we talk about:

• Liz's work around diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Her identity as a transracial adoptee
• Why she wants her work to expand beyond the classroom AND
• Many more intersectional and fun things

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Liz's Website: https://www.teachandtransform.org/
• Liz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachandtransform/
• Liz's Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/teachandtransform
• Liz's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/liz_kleinrock_how_to_teach_kids_to_talk_about_taboo_topics/
• Liz's writing: https://www.tolerance.org/author/elizabeth-kleinrock
• My book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119590698

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Today's episode is with Ben Feder. Ben is the former CEO of Take Two Interactive, publisher of the monster-hit video game, Grand Theft Auto, Ben Feder’s hard charging, high-performance business life was seriously impacting his personal and family health. That’s when he made the bold, audacious, and potentially career-ending decision to travel with his family to Bali on an eight-month sabbatical.

In Take Off Your Shoes, Feder asks and answers the question: Could he—could anyone—find a way to live a harmonious and balanced life and simultaneously achieve substantial success? 

Illuminating and inspiring, Take Off Your Shoes is Feder’s brutally honest and revealing journey of self-rediscovery, his heartfelt attempt to find personal fulfillment and rebuild family relationships before he loses them forever.

Our interview covers how Ben:

• Deepened his connections to his wife and children
• Became a better father, offering his children a broader worldview and freeing them from unnecessary stressors, so they could engage, play, and create
• Gained a fresh perspective on corporate life that he applies daily, returning to his life in New York City a better, more thoughtful leader

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://benfederauthor.com
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Off-Your-Shoes-Boardroom/dp/1635763673

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Today's interview is with Melinda Wittstock. Melinda has innovated a predictive social intelligence platform with Verifeed that uses big data algorithms to find your "believer" customers and influencers and generate and measure your Return on Authenticity (ROA) so you can genuinely connect with fickle consumers- and put a viral multiplier effect on customer growth, loyalty and brand buzz. A serial entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, data science nerd and content marketer, Melinda thinks "ahead of the curve" and loves to change the game with disruptively innovative solutions. In our interview, we discuss her rise to entrepreneurship and what led her to launching Verifeed.

Melinda's new company is Podopolo: www.podopolo.com

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In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Jubril Agoro as we speak about his ways of reaching his target audience on the internet and the value he's garnered from traveling around the world as the Founder and Innovative Marketer behind Passport Heavy. Through Jubril's program, he showcases the varying possibilities of the life of a digital nomad and how different places aren’t always what they appear to be through mainstream perception. As a successful self-proven digital entrepreneur, Jubril also explains how understanding your audience can ultimately take you to your brand's promised land.

Through Passport Heavy

Because of Jubril's travel program, Passport Heavy, he had the opportunity to experience the different cultures and places worldwide beyond what is usually presented in media. Because of this, he also discovered a lot of misconceptions. For instance, Africa. During COVID, with strict protocols and safety measures, Jubril traveled to multiple African countries. Just two of them, Rwanda and Ghana. If we turn to mainstream movies, articles, and news coverage, Rwanda and Ghana would be seen just like every other African country is presented – left behind, third-world, and poor. But for Jubril, who experienced it first hand, it was different. In his own words, "Rwanda was an amazing place." During his stay in the African countries, Jubril boasts one of the most advanced COVID systems and internet connectivity he's ever experienced in the number of places he's visited globally. As proof of the region's quality of life, Social-Media-Giant Twitter recently opened its African headquarter in Ghana… Through Passport Heavy, Jubril aims to accomplish more of this – telling all the different stories that people don't hear about.

Outline of the episode:

• [04:02]Biggest lesson on eCommerce.
• [08:37]How do you start engaging copies?
• [11:58]The power of Facebook and Instagram Ads.
• [15:50]Your target market isn't just always in one place.
• [20:38]I like to tell people the stories they don't know.
• [26:52]Jubril Agoro – people don't need to always understand my narrative.
• [28:05]Mindset is a daily ritual.
• [31:08]The Next Thing: Passport Heavy
• [34:00]What people do not know about Africa.
• [37:11] I show people the possibilities they're not aware of.



Resources:

Jubril's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jubril8/

Passport Heavy Official Site: https://msha.ke/passportheavy/

Passport Heavy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passportHeavy/

Passport Heavy YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PassportHeavy

Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:

Personal Website: https://tayorockson.com

UYD Management: https://uydmanagement.com/

UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson 

Podcast:

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Today's interview is with Melina Mallos. Melina is a bilingual author of two children's books, Catch that Cat! and Trip to Greece. She started writing picture books to help kids connect in a positive way to Greece - its beautiful landscape and people. Having moved from her birthplace in Greece to Australia at the age of 6, Melina is passionate about helping other children understand and appreciate their own cultural heritage and that of others. A trained early childhood educator, Melina is actively involved in the juvenile cultural education sphere in Brisbane’s thriving Greek community.

Melina is also committed to sharing her knowledge on various cultural sensitivities with Australia’s parents, and is a sought-after commentator and guest speaker on issues surrounding children's cultural education. Melina was awarded a Smithsonian Fellowship in 2010, researching museum-based learning in Washington D.C. She has completed her Masters’ research in early childhood interaction and engagement in art museums.

Catch that Cat!, her first bilingual book for children, inspired children to understand and appreciate their cultural roots, and those of others. It also includes fun, engaging activities and key vocabulary for children to discover and practice whilst holidaying in Greece - either in reality or in their imagination!

We dive into her mission of connecting children with culture.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Catch That Cat Book: http://www.catchthatcat.com/thebook
• Melina's Website: http://www.catchthatcat.com/

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Today's episode is with Tommy Breedlove. Tommy Breedlove is the founder of Choose Goodness, a company dedicated to helping executives and entrepreneurs focus beyond the financial bottom line. By empowering leaders, Tommy bridges the gap between humanity and profitably. He transforms organizations to attract and retain the best and brightest people, create a loyal customer base and promote goodwill within their communities. Choose Goodness provides both the rational and emotional perspectives to the strategic and financial decision making process. Since beginning his career at Deloitte, Tommy has spent 20 years serving companies as a CPA and financial consultant. He still serves as Board Advisor, Chair and/or Director for multiple for-profit and civic entities.

We discuss the following:

• Reconnecting your passion to organizational greatness
• How to use the power of choice, to empower and monetize your goodness
• Why “It’s not personal, it’s just business” is false
• When walking away is critical to long-term success 

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: http://www.tommybreedlove.com/
• Book: http://www.tommybreedlove.com/get-inspired/book-from-pawn-to-king/

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Dean Foster, as we talk about how cultural awareness can improve global work interactions. Dean Foster is a speaker, presenter, and author, who has played a central role in developing cross-culture training and consulting. He is also the founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions and the former worldwide director of Berlitz Cross-Cultural. Currently, Dean serves as the executive strategic consultant of Dwellworks Intercultural, helping people develop global cultural agility and a skillset for working across borders. Now, if you want to be more culturally aware, feel free to get in touch with Dean Foster via his website down below!

Cultural Awareness In Global Virtual Work

With how global work has become, cultural awareness can significantly affect how we communicate with our clients and our team. After all, cultures often differ in communication styles. Some cultures would evade negatives and retreat into silence rather than elect a topic. Meanwhile, others would come forward with a case and explain issues in detail. A global meeting will always have people with varying communication styles, and having it in a virtual setting will only accentuate these differences even more. Hence, as a leader or even a member of a global meeting, whether virtual or not, you need to practice mindfulness, understanding, and respect, all essential in cultural awareness. That way, people can feel comfortable communicating the way they need to. You have to use virtual meetings as a vehicle for listening, not just telling, and it takes enlightenment from the right resources to do so, such as Cultural Concierge. 

Outline of the episode:

[04:07] Dean Foster’s background and how he got to where he is today.

[08:48] What changed in globalization and cross-cultural work through the years.

[16:30] How the revolution in technology supercharged the influence of cultural information and training.

[18:34] What Cultural Concierge is and how technology made it easier for the service to provide ongoing cross-cultural support.

[20:51] How cultural awareness can solve the fundamental issues of working globally.

[25:13] Being guided by a cultural expert versus doing the research yourself.

[27:13] The best practices for remote work and how to improve communication in a virtual setting.

[32:17] How Dean navigated between his media and teaching career through storytelling.

[35:50] Cultural Dexterity versus Cultural Relativity: how understanding and respect is essential in working globally.

[40:07] What Dean thinks is the future of virtual work based on life during the pandemic.

[41:53] The element of loneliness in the relocation business and how to get comfortable with separation from familiarity.

[45:42] How Dean Foster uses his difference to make a difference.

Resources:

LinkedIn

Website

Cultural Concierge Services:

UYD Collective:

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Linkedin:

Podcast

Twitter:

Personal Website

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Jenny Chang, as we talk about The Bridge Between Control and Surrender. Jenny is an entrepreneur of multiple experiential firms, a mind and soul set podcaster, a coach, and an intuitive writer. She loves sharing and guiding people to manifest and create their ideas. Jenny is also a growing influencer, especially on TikTok so, feel free to check her out!

Control What You Can, But Equally Meet Surrendering

Jenny Chang says that every entrepreneur and creator has this syndrome of wanting everything to be perfect. People want everything to be perfect to the point that they eventually don’t even start because they are stuck in the shadow of their plans instead of getting their product out there or getting connections, etc. She says that creators should change their perspective and quotes that “It’s not I wanna start this business, it’s the world that needs this business.” To intentionally create an experience that we want, Jenny says we should build the bridge between control and surrender and points out that, “Control what you can but equally meet surrendering,” which is trusting the process and not controlling something so tight that you lose grip.

About Jenny Chang:

Jenny Chang is an event planner who managed to grow with zero experience when she started at the age of 19. Her company, ROCKNEVENTS has now been recognized as one of the country’s ‘Top 50 Event Planners’ by PartySlate, and ‘Top 10’ in Los Angeles by Junebug Weddings.

Recognized as ‘Team RNE,’ her firm is filled with legendary producers who create modern and timeless experiential events, guide couples and corporate partners through the start-to-finish celebration-planning process. With that, Jenny realizes that her service is well needed. She opens up an online learning program, ‘ROCKNUNIVERSITY.’ Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, her program has reached great heights.

Outline of the episode:

[03:15] Tayo asks how Jenny Chang breaks the traditional roles of society

[08:50] Jenny Chang points out why entrepreneurs hesitate to create their ideas

[14:07] What it means to manifest according to Jenny

[18:49] Jenny decides to ask a question back to Tayo about his writing

[24:39] Jenny points out that going through problems in life is essential to strengthen our resilience

[29:21] Jenny shares a piece of advice on how she grew in social media

[40:22] To be an influencer, you have to be open-minded

[42:48] Jenny confesses that her followers help her create who she is as a person

[46:03] Where listeners can find more about what Jenny Chang do

[47:15] Jenny shares what she would do with her difference to make a difference

Resources:

Website

Instagram

TikTok

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Today's episode is with Winston Ben Clements. He was born with a condition known as Brittle Bones disease, medical term Ostegenesis Imperfecta. An obvious characteristic is his small stature and his use of a wheelchair, which does not tell the story of the frequent and painful bone fractures that disrupted much of his childhood. Nonetheless, Winston graduated with BSc Honours in Computer Science and has built up a successful Technology career, working primarily within Management Consulting and the Financial Services. In addition to this, Winston is the Founder of an online platform known as “Positive Spin UK” with a mission of “Creating a world where nobody feels limited in what they can achieve.”

We discuss his life story and thoughts on diversity and inclusion.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Winston's Website: http://winstonclements.com/
• Winston's TEDx: http://winstonclements.com/tedx/

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WOW! Episode FREAKING 500!!! I am so grateful and honored to be here. In this episode, I share what the journey has been so far me and the lessons I have learned. And then I share some more upcoming projects, announcements, and resources. Please see below to make sure you don't miss them.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Register for the Personal Branding webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A7fSypp5R-Sx7db_v8mn8w
• Register for the Storytelling webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C0BbIkKiTxaFozUE4hZ3Iw
• Register for the Public Speaking webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FATjE95hSN-ETnv3mxwXrg
• Free week of therapy with BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/0f3f2dcf0fa8670d01
• Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/uyd

Thank you so much for all your support!!!

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Today's interview is with Dr. Ed Brenegar. He is an author, speaker and coach who inspires leaders everywhere. Ed is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations realize their potential and reach their goals, in both their professional and personal lives. A former university professor, columnist and pastor, he has more than 30 years of experience working with senior executives, entrepreneurs and a variety of organizational clients to expand leadership impact and productivity through the creation of cultures of trust and leadership initiative. 

Ed's new book, Circle of Impact offers a new perspective on leadership. Packed with inspiration for both individuals and organizations. Our conversation got into how leadership models can be used to solve complex problems, improve communication, and achieve more. 

Resource Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVPNGMM/
• Website: https://edbrenegar.com/

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Today's interview is with Zahra Rasool. Zahra is the Head of Contrast which is part of, Al Jazeera’s immersive media studio where she focuses on the production of compelling 360-degree video, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) content. Before joining Al Jazeera's Innovation Team, she was the Managing Editor of HuffPost RYOT where she was responsible for RYOT's editorial strategy, managing the content team and combining journalistic storytelling with VR and 360-degree technology and in 2015, she founded her own startup Gistory.

We discuss the following:

• What Contrast is
• False narratives around Muslim women
• How newsrooms can move beyond western perspectives
• What collaborative storytelling is and why it is important
• Her identity as a TCK

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://contrastvr.com/
• How to partner with Contrast: https://contrastvr.com/partner
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RXahra

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Today's episode is with John Omar. He has been actively trading cryptocurrency since the summer of 2016. At first, he started because he wanted a way to make money while he travels the world. Once he dove into trading, he enjoyed it so much that he started writing about it. He describes himself as someone who is allergic to office work. According to him, a 9-5 job, no matter how well paid or how ‘challenging’, isn’t something he could be happy with. Working for a company like Facebook or some giant law firm might seem secure, but the idea terrifies him.

What’s secure about not living life on your terms? That’s not to say that he is lazy. He works intensely hard to realize his own ideas. Trading cryptocurrency is the latest way he generates income so he can live life his way. Before that, he started a company called Bitfountain that taught over 100,000 students how to code

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Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• John Omar’s blog: Chainoperator
• John Omar's Youtube Channel
• John Omar’s Twitter 
• Cryptocurrency Course: https://course.chainoperator.com/

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Today's interview is with Laurel is a digital nomad and executive coach, as well as founder of Six Atlas. Together with her global agile team, Laurel works with impact-driven organizations and purpose-driven executives to assess their innovation capabilities and adjust to take advantage of innovation in today’s ever-changing global marketplace. Born in Hong Kong but educated in the United States, Laurel has spent her life navigating changing environments and cultural expectations, and she taps into the lessons she’s learned as she works to empower conscious leadership in her clients to best serve their organizations in a world of innovation.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Laurel's book: https://www.amazon.com/Interplay-Innovator-Cultivating-Collaboration-Transforming-ebook/dp/B082BJ8V4P/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurellau/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurellau/
• UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.podia.com/uydcollective

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In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, we are joined by the Director of Learning Programs and the students of Learnlife, a community of changemakers that are building an open ecosystem for a new lifelong learning paradigm alongside existing education systems. From the students themselves, we'll hear of the difference Learnlife is making in education compared to traditional schools and what that means to young and evolving learners. As you tune in, takeaway inspiration on how we can rethink teaching and learning from Learnlife in this episode!

School is not overrated, but... 

As the students of Learnlife share their thoughts on the traditional education system, we get the gist of what it feels like to be a student in this generation. It's generally strict and creates no freedom for creativity. Because of the pandemic, zoom schools and the lack of student support, instead of stimulating and encouraging learning, make it demoralizing for some learners to develop together with lessons. With the youth catching up on how lagging the education system is becoming in terms of innovation and developments in teaching—college is no longer a thing to look forward to for some students—a fact proven with the decline of college enrollments recorded in the recent months. As this happens, more of the question lies on what value teachers and colleges can offer to students and young professionals. For Devin Carberry, Learnlife's Director of Learning Programs, "We need to fundamentally rethink what value teachers have to offer. If it's just the transfer of information, that's dumb—there's Google! If you can google it, why teach it?"

Outline of the episode:

• [01:37]Learnlife – on making the most radical paradigm shift in education happen.
• [04:07]What do students find in Learnlife that sometimes lack in traditional schools?
• [09:58]Where students of Learnlife come from.
• [14:10]Barcelona: A soil for change and innovation.
• [18:08]Why would an 18-year-old choose to stay in Learnlife?
• [23:53]Opinion: the way traditional schools teach information sometimes makes it hard to visualize lessons in a practical setting.
• [30:35]Other parts of the world want what Learnlife is doing!
• [34:45]What do educators need to focus on to get the best out of learners?
• [38:34]Learnlife Mentors even outside of school.
• [40:48]Students of Learnlife – on the life outside of Learnlife.

Resources:

Website: https://learnlife.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/intent/follow?screen_name=wearelearnlife

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQAIM9XndJdVTVQeDg4waQ?sub_confirmation=1

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Today's interview is with Dan Pierson, the founder of Bolt Collective.

Bolt is a new membership community of travelers pooling their money to access otherwise impossible travel experiences. They leverage group purchasing power to negotiate substantial discounts from lodging and activity vendors, bringing prohibitively expensive travel within financial reach of creative artists, social entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Or, anyone else looking for a good adventure.

Dan himself is the former Lyft Travel Partnerships Lead, the founder of Subway Sets, and is super dynamic. He's traveled so many places around the world, has gone on so many epic adventures and is very community-focused. We discuss:

• His unconventional adventures
• Why he thinks travel is so important today
• Why he created Bolt Collective AND
• What he has learned about business while being an entrepreneur.

Resource Mentioned In This Episode:

• Bolt Collective : https://www.boltcollective.co/

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Today's interview is with Vincent Williams. He is a filmmaker with an interesting background as a military police and a bounty hunter. We dive into his creative process and how he learned how to communicate across cultures.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Vincent's Short Film On Failure: https://www.facebook.com/624479381237283/posts/770115440007009/
• V-Vision Productions Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vvisionproductions1/

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Today's episode is with Julie Kratz. Julie is a highly-acclaimed leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America for nearly two decades. After experiencing her own career “pivot point,” Julie developed a process to help women leaders create their winning career game plan. Focused on promoting gender equality in the workplace and encouraging women with their “what’s next” moments, Julie is a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and holds a certification in unconscious bias. Julie is the author of Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan and ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://nextpivotpoint.com/
• Books: https://nextpivotpoint.com/books/
• Lead Like an Ally: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Like-Ally-Strategies-Facilitate/dp/1642797170

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Today's episode is with Teresa Truda. Teresa is an entrepreneur and the expert in e-commerce. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of chozun 途赞 - an ecosystem for travelers to discover, book and access the best personalized local experiences & services powered by proprietary AI & Data Science, driven by crypto & the blockchain.

She has been featured in The Age, Sky News and many other publications/ podcasts across Asia for successfully building chozun for Chinese outbound travel market and expanding it across 22 cities in Asia. In addition to that, she has been named one of the World's Top 10 Crypto Experts in 2018 by Cryptocurrency Magazine and was awarded GBC first prize for Female Entrepreneurship across China 2016.

She is also a lecturer and tutor at RMIT University, where she gives lectures on Digital Strategy, Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media & Innovation. Teresa has obtained a lot of awards, for example, she has got the GBC first prize for Female Entrepreneurship across China in 2016.

Teresa is one of first two women to launch travel crypto and ICO across APAC.

Resources Mentioned In the Episode

• Chozun: http://chozun.com/
• Personal Website: http://teresatruda.com/
• Masterclass on Public Speaking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-your-voice-tickets-52143804523

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In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join Elizabeth Grojean and I talk about her awakening to entrepreneurship, BalooLiving, and the many challenges of upcoming brands and of women in business. Before Elizabeth decided to go back to Bali with little left of her savings, she needed to ask herself the reason why she's stepping into, at that time, what felt like the 'unknown' of that stage of her life. Fast forward today, she considers BalooLiving and everything they do as her service and way to connect with other people. Tune in and find inspiration from how Elizabeth mustered the courage to begin a new phase of her life in this episode!

To live by your own terms

Despite having done so many things to reinvent herself and give herself a ton of professional experience, Elizabeth was still unfulfilled. But why? The question was not new to her. However, by going through uncomfortable changes in life, she finally decided she can only live on her own terms by starting her own business. Thus, BalooLiving. With her weighted blanket business, Elizabeth found a way to have something for herself that she genuinely believed in and can also serve as a way for her to connect with other people. To compare her as an entrepreneur to her previous self is to be looking at two very different versions. But with courage, she was able to reinvent herself again to a whole new level. The most challenging part for Elizabeth, aside from the business's operations and the systemic factors limiting women, was the self-limitations. Because of her own belief of what was expected from women—especially women in business— for a long time, Elizabeth held herself back from becoming her higher self.

Outline of the episode:

• [04:29]Elizabeth: On finding experience and going through uncomfortable change
• [08:32]Not having something to label yourself with can feel off
• [10:40]How did BalooLiving start?
• [15:30]A brand about service to others and to the self
• [18:29]How do weighted blankets work?
• [21:49]Elizabeth: On the importance of a sustainable business
• [25:17]The challenges of inventory, forecasting, cash flow, and supply chain to a new business
• [31:30]Women in entrepreneurship
• [35:36] Elizabeth is a customer of her own product!
• [37:53]To be a business that puts people and the planet first

Resources:

Website: https://balooliving.com/

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

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Today's interview is with Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey. They are both international Keynote Speakers and New York Times Bestselling authors of Barefoot Spirit, How hardship Hustle and Heart Built America’s #1 Wine Brand and The Entrepreneurial Culture, 23 Ways to Engage and Empower Your People. From humble beginnings in a laundry room of a rented farmhouse to the boardroom of their acquirer, the world’s largest wine company, E&J Gallo, they learned lessons applicable to any business. They consult and train startups and Fortune 500’s on brand building and company culture. They regularly contribute to national and international media on a wide range of business topics. 

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Barefoot Spirit, How hardship Hustle and Heart Built America’s #1 Wine Brand Book: https://xk208.infusionsoft.com/app/orderForms/The-Barefoot-Spirit
• The Entrepreneurial Culture, 23 Ways to Engage and Empower Your People Book: https://xk208.infusionsoft.com/app/orderForms/The-Entrepreneurial-Culture
• The Barefoot Spirit: https://thebarefootspirit.com/
• Guiding Principles For Success: https://thebarefootspirit.com/gps/

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The journey to self is the most important journey that we'll ever take. Temptations to conform and fit into certain boxes will pop up constantly but our duty is to remain true to ourselves. •

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By doing this, you will acquire the key to several things: exponential growth, community and realized potential.

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Use your DIFFERENCE to make a DIFFERENCE!

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Today's episode is on raising children, while one of life’s most rewarding experiences, is also one of the most complicated. I talk with two of the authors of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR TODAY’S BUSY (AND OVERWHELMED) PARENT: How to Balance Work, Parenting, and Self for Lasting Well-Being, Joy Marchese and Kristina Bill.

We discussed the principles of the highly regarded and successful Positive Discipline methodology and how it applies to kids, adults and different cultures. Their hope is that with this episode and their book, you will be armed with:

• Communication strategies and tips for self-reflection
• Understanding the belief behind behaviors
• How to get to the bottom of why children react the way they do
• Addressing the underlying issues
• Understanding the importance of significance & contribution
• The negative aspects of a praise and rewards system
• How we have built a culture of approval junkies AND
• Different motivators for human beings

Resource Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Discipline-Todays-Overwhelmed-Parent/dp/0525574891/

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Today's episode is with Anastasia Schmalz and Tomer Arwas. Exactly one year ago they took a leap and left everything behind to travel the world, without any plans for the future. Now one year later, they have travelled to 18 countries, have done a lot of soul searching, and have radically changed their outlook on life.

We discuss why so many millennials are looking to radically change their lives and what holds most people back.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: https://generationnomads.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationnomads/
• Pinterest: https://nl.pinterest.com/generationnomads/

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Today's episode is with Laleh Hancock. Laleh is an inspirational speaker, writer, leadership and entrepreneurial coach, professional services consultant, personal wellness mentor, and founder and CEO of global professional services company, Belapemo. and the Wellness Organization, Global Wellness For All.  Laleh boasts 30 years’ experience in operational excellence, change management and business consulting, and has inspired and empowered thousands of individuals including Fortune 500 executives, government agencies, non-profit organizations, athletes and veterans. A highly respected executive and leadership coach and consultant, Laleh has a particular interest in supporting and encouraging the leadership capabilities of women – in business, in the workplace, at home and in the wider community. She is featured alongside luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Ginni Rometty in the 2019 publication, America’s Leading Ladies: Stories of courage, challenge and triumph.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Website: http://www.belapemo.com/
• Book: http://www.americasleadingladies.com/
• The Path to the Greater You Program: https://globalwellnessforall.com/path-to-the-greater-you/

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On day 12 of #LetsTalkBias, we are discussing equity in law enforcement.

Link to videos I mentioned are below:

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver commentary on police: https://youtu.be/Wf4cea5oObY

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: The Broken Policing System: https://youtu.be/km4uCOAzrbM

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Christy Jeziorski, as we talk about using music as a form of diplomacy. Christy is a social entrepreneur, music consultant, creative strategist, and founder of Inity. At a young age, she has already been passionate about music and her journey always led her back to it. Music is so powerful in many ways; listen to the episode now and learn how this has changed her life! 

Listen to your Intuition 

Intuition or gut instincts are personal feelings and immediate understandings of certain matters that are mostly always right. Many people neglect their intuition because they’re afraid of the outcome if they follow what they feel. It can be very difficult to follow them, especially when you’re focused on the negative situations that might happen. On the contrary, listening to your intuitions protect you from harmful situations and relationships. It helps you become more aware and avoid unnecessary matters that will waste your time. If you start to acknowledge and accept your gut instincts, your path will be clearer. You can’t really say that your intuition is wrong when you don’t try to prove it right. There are many instances in our life when we wished that we should’ve followed our intuitions from the start. Don’t let overthinking interfere or hinder you from what you think is best for you.

Breaking Away from Expectations

People will always have expectations for who you are and what they want you to do. It is hard to break away from these expectations when they’re from our families. We start becoming hesitant to follow our passion because of what others are saying. However, it is important that you realize that you’re the one that should create your future and not anyone else. When you let other people dictate who you should become, you’ll live your life unfulfilled and confused. Christy said that it is important that people find that passion or purpose in their life that makes them feel happy that they could turn into their careers. By having the courage to work hard for your passion, you will never feel like you’re simply working to earn money. Instead, you’ll feel and living your life with a purpose.

About Christy Jeziorski:,

Christy is a music industry professional with over 40 concerts and festivals under her belt as an independent producer and promoter, including the reggae and global music series at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado, and two seasons of Miami Reggae Festival.

A consultant and strategist for artists in the global roots music scene (reggae, jazz, afrobeat, folktronica, music of Latin America), and she strives to help artists and brands connect with their audiences through campaigns that are both insight-driven and socially impactful, while at the same time catalyze a form of cultural exchange and diplomacy across borders.

Over the last decade, Christy lived and studied in Los Angeles, South Africa, Belize, Denver and Palm Springs. She vibes with others who love music and value inclusion, social justice, and equity. 

Outline of the episode:

[04:53] Who Christy wanted to be when she was young.

[06:19] The two cultures she was exposed to growing up.

[07:36] How Christy’s identity developed and changed.

[11:53] The importance of acceptance and intuition.

[15:29] Breaking away from the expectations of other people.

[18:39] It’s a constant process of figuring things out.

[21:52] Be more free in life and don’t worry so much.

[25:19] Music has always been a big part of her life.

[27:45] The start of her entrepreneurial journey.

[30:43] Christy’s fallback in life is always music.

[34:40] Pursue your passion and what gives you joy.

[37:38] Follow your intuition and listen to your gut feelings.

[39:19] Christy’s plan of shifting her identity and self.

[43:32] Using music as a form of diplomacy.

Resources:

Christy’s Linkedin:...

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Today's episode is with Christy Whitman. Christy is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All. She has appeared on "Today" and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, and Teen Vogue, among others. Christy is the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy & Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program. 

In our interview, Christy shares the fundamental principles that she’s discovered after more than twenty years of studying universal forces—such as polarity, alignment, resonance, momentum, and magnetism—and explains how to harness these forces to optimize your wealth and career. Exemplified by numerous case studies, Christy’s ten-step plan teaches you how to establish inner relationships with future clients, associates, and employees, work with light and energy to magnetize opportunities and resources, build a culture of value and appreciation that brings out the very best in those around you, and operate at your highest capacity.

By mastering this process, you will enable yourself to achieve unimaginable success in your career however you define it!

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Personal Website: www.christywhitman.com
• Quantum Success Book: http://www.quantumsucessbook.com
• Watch Your Words 

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In today's episode, I share why I use my voice today. People are always looking to be inspired. Imagine being told that what you say and do doesn't matter. Imagine living in a world that doesn't give you enough heroes for you to identify with. Imagine being told that no matter how hard you try, you will never amount to anything.

Now I want you to understand that that reality exists for more than half of our world today and we have a responsibility to be louder and braver than all the evil that exists around us. Our voices DO matter and you never know who is watching or listening so don't take for granted the platforms you have and the spheres of influence you operate in right now.

Tupac Shakur once said, “I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” That ability exists for you as well. Our voices collectively and individually matter so go out and use your DIFFERENCE to make a DIFFERENCE!

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Today's episode is with an old friend of mine in the digital space, Cynthia Johnson. Cynthia Johnson is a global entrepreneur, marketing professional, author, and keynote speaker. She is Co-Founder at Bell +Ivy, a marketing and PR firm in Santa Monica, CA, and Las Vegas, NV. Previously, she was Partner & Director of Marketing for RankLab, a digital marketing agency listed in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2015. In July 2015 RankLab was acquired by American Addiction Centers. She is an Advisory Board member for The Millennium Alliance, a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm serving Fortune 1000 C-Level executives. 

Cynthia has been a keynote speaker for companies and events such as Alibaba Group in China, World Government Summit in Dubai, Global Ventures Summit in Indonesia and Mexico, and Web Summit in Lisbon, among others. She has been involved in influencer and marketing campaigns for PayPal, Joseph Carr Wines, and several other leading brands.  Cynthia was listed as top personal branding experts in 2017 by Entrepreneur, top 50 marketers on SnapChat by Mashable, top 12 Female Entrepreneurs that Inspire by Darling Magazine, and top 20 people in SEO by Guardian. She is a contributing columnist to Entrepreneur and has had work published in Forbes, TIME, and several other industry-specific and top-tier publications.We discuss her first book Platform and the science and art of personal branding in this interview.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399581375/
• Website: https://www.cynthialive.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaLIVE

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Today's episode is with Flavilla Fongang. Flavilla is an award-winning businesswoman, international speaker, MD, a creative brand strategist and a Tech London Advocate. She was named “She’s Mercedes” businesswoman by Mercedes Benz among women such as Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. She was also chosen by the BBC as one of their brand strategy experts and is a guest marketing and brand strategy lecturer at Goldsmiths University, she mentors at London Metropolitan University and was named the most influential businesswoman by LinkedIn.

She was born & raised in Paris and moved to London in 2002 despite being unable to speak English. Within her first year in London, she obtained a BA in Economics & Law, a BA in Marketing & Communications and an MA in International Business with distinction.

Her determination extends to helping her clients achieve their goals and they appreciate her positive attitude and fun personality. As a result, her clients have achieved outstanding outcomes for their business. She believes and has seen businesses achieve more when they develop brands with authentic human purpose.

In our interview, we discuss neuromarketing, digital brand strategy and branding.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• 3 Colours Rule: https://www.3coloursrule.co.uk/

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Today's interview is with Lena Papadopoulos. Lena is an intercultural educator, consultant, and facilitator who offers workshops & retreats as well as intercultural competence coaching to help purpose-driven schools, organizations, businesses, and individuals. She creates customized experiences that facilitate self-discovery, self-awareness, meaningful human connection, and respectful intercultural engagement. The driving force behind her work is a desire to educate the whole individual—mind, heart, and soul. She believes developing intercultural competence can benefit people in every aspect of their lives.

We discuss the many benefits of prioritizing and developing intercultural competence, including:

• Developing a deeper awareness of one's personal strengths, weaknesses, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as how they impact others
• Learning about different ideas, values, norms, experiences, and behaviors
• Interacting more effectively and respectfully with people who do not share one's beliefs, customs, values, and attitudes
• Cultivating and building meaningful relationships with people who have different life experiences
• Assuming the best about people and limiting one's tendencies to judge or stereotype difference
• Strengthening one's ability to cope with and recover from challenging emotional experiences

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

• Lena's Website: https://www.lenapapadopoulos.com/
• Lena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenapapadopoulos/
• Lena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-papadopoulos
• Upcoming Tour Dates: https://tayorockson.com/events
• My book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119590698

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In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Doni Aldine, as we talk about the cross-cultural superpowers of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence in creating a sense of belonging. As someone who’s identified with 7 different cultures at the early age of 19, Doni explains the importance of adding emotional intelligence in cross-cultural communication and interaction. In this episode, she also shares about CULTURS Magazine and how the celebration of multicultural identities inculcates in everything they do through media, products, and experiences. Everything cross-culture can’t be explained any better than Doni Aldine herself, so make sure to tune in to everything she shares!

Being Emotionally Intelligent Through Cultural Mobility 

For Doni, people of color and multi-cultures are usually those that have the most cultural mobility. It’d only make sense. Because they move from one place to another, they adapt to the environment and culture outside of their own, or their parent’s as they grow. Aside from the culture that they’re born into, living in these in-between spaces also gives them a poly-dimensional POV of people’s background that helps them rise to meet other people’s differences better. But what if an individual hasn’t experienced that level of geographical mobility? Doni elaborates how an individual can still develop emotional intelligence in this scenario. If someone comes from a small and humble town and proceeds with his/her higher education, entering a university can already be a means for cultural mobility that aids in enhancing an individual’s emotional intelligence. As the person co-learns with thousands of individuals coming from various backgrounds in one space, his/her learned culture and emotional intelligence expand even if free from intention. 

Outline of the episode:

• [03:16]The Americans!
• [05:16] On growing up with multiple varying languages.
• [08:30]There are many dimensions to being a third-culture individual.
• [11:31]Third-culture kids/individuals can have delayed adolescence.
• [14:14]The superpower of most third-culture kids/individuals.
• [16:06]People with minimal cultural mobility can still widen their emotional intelligence.
• [20:07]CULTURS Magazine: Celebrating every cross-cultural identity!
• [23:40]“It was less about the format and more about the reach.”
• [24:17]The Focus on Print: Print is not dead nor dying.
• [32:40]CULTURS is a global multicultural lifestyle network.
• [35:03]The differences that create a sense of belonging. 

Resources:

Website: https://www.cultursmag.com/doni/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultursMag

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyale/

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

Check out CULTURS Mag: https://www.cultursmag.com/

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