Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin
You know that thing you've been thinking about doing? Why Not Now? Amy Jo Martin, a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Personal Branding pioneer, created this show because she believes the world will be a better place if more people ask themselves, "Why Not Now?". Each episode you'll hear from Amy Jo herself and a professional Why Notter - guests like Mark Cuban, Jessica Alba, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Billy Corgan and more - and learn how they answered the question then took action, so you can too.
Regan Walsh quit what she thought was her dream job after only a week. This earned her the nickname “One Week Walsh” and was the beginning of her journey to find more meaning in her life. Regan found a job where she worked more hours, but that she truly loved.
This is one of the many events in Regan’s life that inspired her book Heart Boss, a compilation of stories where she took action to turn the life she had been dreaming of into her reality.
Now, Regan is a Life Coach, a Speaker who roots fiercely for others, and a graduate of the Renegade Accelerator. She helps women who are asking “is this it?” reclaim their lives.
In this episode, Regan tells Amy Jo that we all deserve joy in whatever we do for the majority of our days. Regan says we shouldn’t punish ourselves by sticking in careers that no longer serve us. Working with powerful women everyday is what serves Regan.
Regan and Amy Jo also talk about having the courage to free yourself from obligations, having your own back, and telling your stories instead of containing them.
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Nicole Walters quit her 9-5 job live in front of 10,000 people. Talk about burning your boat! It may have seemed spontaneous, but Nicole had been dating her side hustle for a long time. In her words, she wasn’t quitting her job. She was hiring herself.
Over the span of the last 5 years, Nicole has turned that side hustle into a multi-million dollar business. She helps entrepreneurs turn their big ideas into sustainable, debt-free businesses.
Nicole grew her community online by sharing everything from crying in her bathtub to a celebration after making $1.5 million in a weekend.
Her new show, She's the Boss, is about how she juggles running a thriving business while raising 3 kids with her husband.
On this episode of Why Not Now?, Nicole shares the productivity tips that are crucial to working 12-15 hour days while also finding time for her family. Nicole also tells Amy Jo that being her own boss allowed her to be more involved and present when dealing with a family health scare.
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Carter Reum left his job at Goldman Sachs to pursue an entrepreneurial career because he was, in his words, “just young enough and just stupid enough, but in a good way, to think it was a good idea.”
Leaving the corporate world ended up being a great idea for Carter and his brother. They founded an innovative alcohol company called VEEV which sold to a multi-billion dollar strategic acquirer.
Carter now runs M13, an angel investment firm with a portfolio totaling over $137B in enterprise value and including companies like Lyft, Ring, Daily Harvest, and FabFitFun.
On this episode of Why Not Now? Carter and Amy Jo talk about investing in companies with products that can directly improve people’s lives, the importance of being a storyteller as an entrepreneur, and making the impossible possible.
Carter tells Amy Jo about his company’s policy that every new hire must pass the “Airport Test,” meaning you’d want to be stranded at the airport with that person, in order to preserve their team’s positive culture.
Carter also shares the importance of setting boundaries as a leader, including quitting email on the weekends and not letting your inbox be your to-do list.
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monday.com Head of Communications, Leah Walters, joins us on the show this week.
In this episode, Leah and Amy Jo discuss how moving from New York to Tel Aviv, Israel led her to her Why Not Now? moment. She found herself having a bit of an identity crisis once she got to Tel Aviv. She wasn’t sure how to fully take advantage of the experience. Without any previous experience, she began applying for jobs in the tech start up industry which presented her with 3 very different options. One of those options would change the trajectory of her life and identity.
Leah and Amy Jo talk about the impact a company's culture can have on its consumers. Leah shares how much she enjoys the impact monday.com can have on people's lives. In addition to added organization, she says the company's positive culture rubs off on monday.com's users.
She shares the journey of starting her family. Leah was a one-woman show and finding someone that could fill her roll while she was on maternity leave was a difficult task. You’ll get to hear the story of how she navigated this journey and what happened on the day she went into labor.
Leah also shares productivity tips (apart from monday.com) and some advice she would give her younger self.
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Jamie Kern Lima is the Co-Founder of IT Cosmetics as well as the author of “Believe It.”
In this episode, Jamie and Amy Jo discuss Jamie’s Why Not Now? moment that is a story of resilience. Jamie was working as a news anchor and found herself in what she describes as “a season of setbacks.” She had developed a skin condition and had difficulty finding makeup that could help conceal it, while she was on camera. She learned that her skin condition doesn’t have a cure which caused her to go down a path of self doubt.
This path led her to the realization that if she can’t find makeup to help her, then there has to be so many other women with the same problem. With zero prior experience in the cosmetics industry, Jamie created IT Cosmetics.
Her first few years of business weren’t easy, and even after hearing no after no, she didn’t give up. Jamie had a gut feeling that she should approach QVC. After being told no multiple times she was finally given the chance to showcase IT Cosmetics on the network and it quickly became the top selling product.
Jamie also discusses the risks of becoming addicted to your job, as well as her time management tips and the advice she’d give to her younger self.
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Amy Stanton & Amy Jo Martin explain everything you need to know about the new social media app, Clubhouse. Clubhouse is a drop-in audio only platform that can be described as part podcast, part zoom call, and part house party. It can be very confusing at first and you can quickly find yourself lost on the platform, but luckily we have Amy Stanton to be our guide.
Amy has been called “The Queen of Clubhouse”, and for good reason. She has learned more about the platform than most and is sharing everything she knows with us. She walks through creating your profile, finding people to follow, finding rooms and clubs that fit your interests, as well as starting your own clubs.
Amy also shares a few of her personal experiences using Clubhouse, from joining a room with Elon Musk, to hosting Katie Couric’s welcome party, and the most random room she’s experienced yet.
This may sound overwhelming and foreign but after listening to this conversation things will start to make sense and you’ll find yourself navigating the halls of Clubhouse in no time!
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In this bonus episode, we're diving into the Why Not Now? archives to revisit Amy Jo's conversation with Heather Allen.
Heather Allen is the founder of Kaleidacuts. Heather used to be a school teacher, then started a greeting card company. That company didn't work out as she had planned, but her second company - Kaleidacuts - is thriving. She is living where her passion, purpose & skill collide.
In this episode Heather talks through running a 7-figure company without a website, building a loyal and engaged community, following and honoring your internal compass, owning up to your mistakes and learning from them, designing what makes you happy and much more.
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Special Episode: Vic Keller offers Renegade Accelerator Scholarships
In this episode, Vic Keller is back on the show and he makes a big announcement. He’s not just offering a Renegade Accelerator scholarship, there’s much more. Listen to learn the details and visit the scholarship page here to apply: https://amyjomartin.com/rascholarship. To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator program, head here: http://renegadeaccelerator.com/
Vic Keller is one of Amy Jo’s personal “investor mentors”. He has always supported the advancement of women in business, in fact he shares a very tangible, and unusual, story in this conversation. This scholarship is just another way Vic continues to walk the talk. In the Renegade Accelerator, Amy Jo shares some of the impactful learnings he has directly taught her.
The great thing about mentorship is that it’s transferable from generation to generation. Amy Jo is honored to pass on this mentorship to women in the Renegade Accelerator.
The scholarship is officially offered by Vic Keller of KLV Capital.
The Renegade Accelerator is a 10-week program that helps you go from idea to action. You’ll learn the Renegade Mentality in real-time with a group of like-minded, like-hearted women. Everything you need to execute your ideas, build your platform, grow your presence online and own your voice while generating more revenue. Visit RenegadeAccelerator.com to learn more.
To be considered for the scholarship, please click here to fill out the application: https://amyjomartin.com/rascholarship. You must fill out the application before February 19th. The program officially begins on February 26th. The tuition for the program is $10,000. This is a partial scholarship that covers the majority of the tuition. You will be responsible for paying $1,000 tuition, which allows you to have some “skin in the game,” as they say.
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Vic has studied Warren Buffet’s business principles since age 14. He was fortunate to have his companies acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. Vic went on to have an executive capacity overseeing several divisions of Berkshire Hathaway, overseeing more than 11,000 employees.
Vic began his career with JP Morgan in commercial banking, where he earned the coveted top performance achievement award in his first year of employment. He then transitioned into the automotive industry as an executive with Wynn’s International in their oil and insurance subsidiary, Wynn’s Automotive. As a young leader, Vic oversaw all national accounts generating $120 million in sales annually and implementing processes that increased sales year over year and expanded the distribution network.
Over the past fifteen years, Vic has continued to launch several other companies including the highly successful, vertically integrated ZAK Automotive Companies, an official partner of NASCAR, which was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway.
Vic is the founder of KLV Capital, a lower-middle-market private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, where he pursues his passion of building and leading businesses. He continues to identify new and strategic opportunities to leverage his business expertise, innovative vision, and an extensive network of resources to generate success. The KLV portfolio includes a variety of companies across many industries, some of which generate hundreds of millions of dollars in e-commerce revenue annually.
In addition to his leadership role at KLV Capital, Vic is the founder of Venture Capital Fund, Experience Ventures. He continues to fulfill his entrepreneur nature by personally investing in private businesses that exhibit creative, passionate, and innovative visions. He supports them through mentorship, raising capital, business development, customer acquisition, sourcing talent, and by leveraging strategic relationships.
Vic is a resident of Whitefish, Montana, Seaside, Florida and the Lone Star State. He graduated from Texas Tech University. Never afraid to take on a new adventure, Vic spends time flying, cycling, skiing, diving, and taking unique, adventurous trips with his wife and two sons all over the world.
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We've got a bonus episode for you this week! We're diving into the Why Not Now? archives to revisit Amy Jo's conversation with Lauren Holiday.
Lauren Holiday is our guest this week. Lauren is a 2-Time Olympic gold medalist & FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup Champion.
Amy Jo & Lauren have one of the most intense conversations we’ve heard on the Why Not Now? show. Lauren shares her journey from winning Olympic gold to winning the Women’s World Cup, to being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening medical condition while she was 5 months pregnant. Lauren’s strength, perseverance, & love for her family shine through in this amazing conversation.
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David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook podcast.
In this episode, David and Amy Jo discuss his Why Not Now? moment when he decided to start his own company.
Between 2006 and 2008, David had lost 100 million dollars. More importantly, David said he hit emotional rock bottom. This moment caused him to look within and take inventory of his values. In doing so, he realized his new values didn’t align with his current job. He wanted to create a company that reflected this.
David talks about how he balances data and intuition. He views intuition as a muscle and shares ways to strengthen it.
He also discusses his relationship with time & when he chooses to use it as a factor to make decisions.
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Jaclyn Lindsey is the co-founder & CEO of Kindness.org, as well as the co-author of “Be Kind: A Year of Kindness, One Week at a Time”. (She's also a graduate of the Renegade Brand Bootcamp!)
In this conversation with Amy Jo, Jaclyn talks about the steps involved in making a major pivot in her career. She shares exactly what she did to begin the process and how it evolved into her discovering what she wanted to do next. She shares how the simple act of sitting down and writing out the things she wanted to stand for led her to create a non-profit global organization rooted in kindness.
Jaclyn also discusses the importance of kindness and the scientific research showing the positive impact it has on not only others but ourselves as well.
Amy Jo and Jaclyn discuss how she's navigating the process of becoming the face of her brand and sharing her own WHY and brand essence, which led to starting the organization.
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Pankaj Shah is an Investor, Business Advisor, Founder of Finches, a global collective of thought leaders in early stage technology, & Founder of Sparrows, a networking platform that allows you to humanize your professional life.
In this episode, Pankaj and Amy Jo discuss his Why Not Now? moment that came when he decided to quit his job, sell his house, and go 103 weeks without a paycheck to start his first company. Pankaj shares the professional and personal sides of that journey, which includes the birth of his second child in the middle of it.
Pankaj has invested in dozens of companies and he discusses what he looks for in a founder when he’s deciding to invest in a company. He also talks about what he does to invest in himself as well as recognizing the difference between happiness and purpose.
Pankaj also talks about his new company, Sparrows. The platform was designed to allow you to share more of who you are rather than what you’ve done in order to humanize your professional life to make stronger connections.
You’ll also hear his unique time management tips & the things he does throughout the day to keep his mind engaged.
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This week we're diving into the Why Not Now? archives and revisiting Amy Jo's conversation with Jules Webber.
Imagine having a baby, moving cities, going through a divorce and starting a new business that generated 6 figures all in ONE year. Life Coach and this weeks guest, Jules Webber did just that.
In this episode, Jules and Amy Jo discuss how Jules navigated those crazy twelve months. It started just after her divorce when she realized she was approaching an “all or nothing” moment. She decided to bet on herself and go all in on the career she’d been dreaming of.
In the first month Jules set a goal of making just enough money to pay the bills. Within 8 months she was making 6 figures.
Through all of this Jules made sure to stay focused on being a mother and taking care of herself as well. She shares how she was able to find value in herself as well as the steps she took to monetize that value.
Jules is a Renegade Brand Bootcamp alumni. She talks about the impact the bootcamp had on not only her business, but how it helped grow her confidence as an entrepreneur.
If you’re finding yourself in a place where you’re afraid to bet on yourself, listening to Jules’ story just might give you the confidence to go all in.
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This week we're diving into the Why Not Now? archives and revisiting Amy Jo's conversation with Farryn Weiner. Farryn is an award-winning marketer and the founder of Farrynheight. Her resume includes a Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition, and senior positions with Sweetgreen and Michael Kors.
At first glance, Farryn seemingly has it all: creative chops and leadership positions with high-profile companies. But Amy Jo and Farryn have a frank and honest conversation about balancing success while also seeking happiness.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Farryn talk about the 3 decision-making filters she uses in everything she does. Farryn also shares how she built her company from scratch, starting out with $2000 and using her apartment as her office.
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Meaghan is an Author, Editor, On-Air Personality & was recently named Content Director for Woman’s Day magazine.
In this episode, Meaghan and Amy Jo discuss a recent Why Not Now? moment when Meaghan told herself, “If my new book becomes a New York Times Best-Seller, I’ll get the lightning bolt from the cover tattooed on my wrist!”. This If- Then-That approach soon became a wake up call that led her to the realization she needs to live in the present to be able to appreciate it.
Meaghan talks about her new book “Your Fully Charged Life”. She describes it as a radically simple approach to having endless energy and filling your day with yay. Living this way was something that Meaghan had to learn to do, and it wasn’t an easy journey.
Meaghan’s nickname was “Grumpy” as a child as she had a mostly negative mindset. She dealt with eating disorders, hospitalizations and the loss of her best friend at the age of 16. You’ll learn how she navigated this path, when she learned that happiness is a choice, and what you can do to pivot towards becoming an eternal optimist.
You’ll also hear Meaghan’s time management and productivity tips as well as her unique approach to creating social media content.
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Some Incredible Words of Wisdom For You In 2021
Favorite moments from 2020! Welcome to Part 2 of the Best of 2020! We’re saying “see ya!” to 2020 and looking back on some of Amy Jo’s favorite interviews from this year.
In this episode, Amy Jo revisits conversations with New York Times bestselling author, Glennon Doyle, Former Disney Head of Innovation and Creative Executive, Duncan Wardle, and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Mraz.
These interviews are full of wisdom to guide you into 2021. They will help you have the courage to live truthfully, manifest your creativity and have the audacity to dream (and do) big. This is your year to go from idea to action.
Happy holidays and we’ll see you in the New Year!
If you’d like to dive into the Why Not Now? archives to listen to the full episodes you can find them here:
Episode 208: Glennon Doyle - Breaking Free From Your Cage
Episode 189: Innovation Masterclass by Fmr. Disney Innovation & Creative Exec. Duncan Wardle
Episode 221: Jason Mraz on the Art of Storytelling
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2020 has brought more challenges than any of us could have imagined. As we prepare to move into 2021, let’s not forget what we’ve overcome in 2020 and what we are still working toward. Leverage that adversity to learn and grow in the new year.
2020 brought some amazing guests to Why Not Now? In this episode, Amy Jo revisits her conversations with Olympic Soccer Player Lauren Holiday, former WWE Champions and entrepreneurs, Nikki and Brie Bella, and one of the top leadership experts in the world, John Maxwell.
These interviews inspire Amy Jo as she moves into the new year.
Happy holidays! Join us next week for Best of 2020 Part 2.
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Episode 178: Lauren Holiday - How to Reframe Adversity into an Asset
Episode 186: Brie & Nikki Bella - Becoming Incomparable
Episode 171: John Maxwell - The Top Leadership Expert in the World
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Jason Mraz joins us on the show this week. You know him as a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter. But what you may not know is that he's also a passionate farmer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
In this episode, Jason talks to Amy Jo about music's power to harmonize humanity in a time where many of us feel divided.
Jason and Amy Jo also discuss his Why Not Now? moment that took him from Farmville, Virginia to sunny California. After visiting the west coast for the first time, he knew he had to go back. So unsure of the road ahead, Jason dropped out of college, packed his car, and set off on a new adventure in California. This move was life-changing for Jason and crucial for his musical career dreams to come true.
Jason shares how he’s developed his craft of storytelling, not only in music, but in all facets of his life and work. He talks about how he began Mraz Family Farm, growing avocado, coffee, and fresh fruit. Jason tells Amy Jo that sharing his farm's story has helped make connections locally and globally.
He discusses the importance of taking time for yourself to recover & regenerate your energy so you’re ready to tackle large tasks. His time management tip? Make weekly dates with yourself to practice your craft.
You’ll also get to hear how Jason brought together his three passions: music, farming, and his charity foundation. He shares how he worked with each team, creating a vision statement that wove through the fabric of each business to bring them together.
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Get to know the REAL person behind the personality. Matthew McConaughey has depth and he shares things in this episode that we’ve never heard before. We all know him from the big screen, but this wide-ranging conversation takes unexpected turns. He also shares a glimpse behind the scenes. You’ll hear the Matthew behind the Matthew McConaughey.
Matthew is an Academy Award winning Actor, Producer and College Professor. He shares amazing stories, tactical insights and lessons. This conversation goes from comical to philosophical to heartwarming to hilarious. Matthew’s 10 year old daughter, Vida, even makes a cameo to give her Dad some constructive criticism, which is classic and unmatched! Advice every parent needs to hear.
Matthew and Amy Jo also discuss his new book “Green Lights”. He talks about what his future might hold and gives us a glimpse into what he sees for himself. Matthew shares how he sees the current role that he's playing being the ultimate script and the only character he wants to play at the moment. There is a lesson in that for all of us.
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Tony Hsieh was my visionary friend, mentor and investor. He continues to be one of my greatest teachers. He’s a constant voice in my head and grin in my heart. In this episode, Tony shares his wisdom, which is pulled from our previous conversation on the show, and I also share some of my greatest lessons and favorite memories. He passed away on November 27th.
Tony sold his first company to Microsoft at age 24 for $265 million. He then went on to sell Zappos to Amazon for $1.2 Billion in 2009. Yet those weren’t his biggest win to date, in my opinion. His most notable successes, which we discuss in the show, has nothing to do with money.
Tony delivered happiness as his main gig but he also delivered dreams as a side hustle. Moonlighter. He believed in me before I learned to believe in myself.
Tony goes big. He did this at scale with many beneficiary-mentees. Many of which have become very good friends of mine over time. He was an open-source style kind of guy. Sharing was his thing. Tony collected friends and experiences, not things. He’s the shoe dude who could care less about shoes, it was all about the delivery.
We lost a visionary. He will be deeply missed, remembered and celebrated. RIP Tony Hsieh 1973 - 2020.
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Jessica Yellin is the former White House Correspondent for CNN & the founder of News Not Noise; a fresh voice in media that provides daily news reports on Instagram.
In this episode, Jessica and Amy Jo talk about the transition from reporting on CNN, having the lights, cameras and broadcast team behind her, to stepping out on her own in her back yard with only herself and her phone.
Jessica shares how she navigated worry & imposter syndrome when she started broadcasting alone and how a friend helped her find her voice by simply just starting to talk to her following.
Jessica also discusses how she’s learned to listen to her intuition with discernment so she can tell when she’s actually going with gut instinct versus listening to fear and uncertainty. You’ll also learn what she does to grow and invest in herself.
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Annie Duke is an Author, Speaker, Decision Strategist and former World Champion Poker Professional.
In this episode, Annie and Amy Jo dive deep into decision making. Do you have a Why Not Now? idea in the back of your mind and you’re thinking “when X happens, THEN I can move forward”? Annie has been there. She shares valuable advice and tactics you can use to navigate that scenario today.
You’ll also learn about making quick decisions and slow decisions. Annie gives examples on the types of decisions you should be making quickly and those to take more time with, so you can save time and energy.
Annie also discusses the roll of intuition in decision making and where she believes your intuition should (and should not) fall into place in the decision making process.
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Greg McKeown is the New York Times Bestselling Author of "Essentialism" & this episode is essential listening for these frantic times we live in.
Greg talks through essentialism vs non-essentialism & how if you don't prioritize your life someone else will. He also discusses the value of consistency, asks if you can answer the question “What’s important right now?” & what to do if you can’t, why we can multitask but not multi-focus, how to get more time in your day, the true test of essentialism & more.
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Jen Wong is the Chief Operating Officer at Reddit. In case you didn’t know, Reddit is an online network of over a million communities based on people’s interests. In short, Reddit is a big deal.
In this episode, Jen and Amy Jo discuss the professional and personal decisions Jen made on her path to becoming COO of Reddit, which involved, among other things, making regular commutes from Boston to San Francisco while raising her son.
Jen also shares her unique approach to problem solving and decision making. You’ll hear her thoughts on how to decide when to step back and let things play out and when you need to step in.
She also talks about the importance of diversity in the workplace & gives insight to what the future will look like for companies who choose to cultivate a more diverse work environment versus those who don’t.
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Jeff Sutherland is one of the founders of Scrum & is an efficiency & productivity legend. In simple terms, Scrum is a framework that helps people work together.
In this episode, Jeff & Amy Jo discuss the specifics about Scrum, from how it was developed to what you need to do in order to adopt these proven methods regardless of your situation, whether you’re working on a team, as an individual, or even with your family.
Jeff also shares stories from his time at West Point Military Academy, from his first day experience to developing a championship Ski team.
If you’re finding yourself in situations where you’re constantly running late or finding that work projects are always running behind, this conversation can help you out in more ways than one.
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If you missed out on Amy Jo’s live Masterclass sessions, you’re in luck! We wanted to bring you a special extra episode this week and share one of the Masterclasses in podcast form.
The Renegade Roadmap for Humanizing & Monetizing Your Personal Brand Masterclass is packed full of valuable information to help you grow your brand online. You’ll bust the myths that are holding you back from building your personal brand, learn Amy Jo’s 5 Stops towards personal branding success and much more.
You’ll also be introduced to Amy Jo’s brand new online course “Humanize to Monetize.”
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Nikki Brafman creates abundant miracles. She is a Human Design Reader, Business Coach and Mom.
In this episode, Nikki shares her personality tool, so before you listen go to https://www.nikkibrafman.com/chart and get your Energy Type. It takes less than a minute. Then come back and listen along as Nikki dives into the different Energy Types found in Human Design. Learning about your Energy Type will help give insight into how you’re wired and help you learn how to align your day with that energy to ensure you’re living in your most optimized form.
Nikki also shares how she was able to come to the realization that it’s totally safe to show up as yourself and be authentic online. This realization led to her being very powerful in impact and income.
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Dr. Meredith Provost is a minivan-driving mom and fertility doctor who started sharing her voice online this year. She had no social media footprint when she became a Renegade student.
Fast-forward and she goes viral on TikTok. Meredith shares step-by-step how this happened and how she started owning her voice. Her message resonated because she showed up consistently and shared a message that’s important to her.
When you are unapologetically true to yourself, your tribe will find you. Going viral on TikTok is not the point here. That’s just a side-effect. Meredith talks about her goal, how she measures success and how she’s still figuring out exactly what “conversion” looks like for her. With action comes clarity.
It’s not every day you see physicians humanizing themselves on social media. This conversation with Meredith is wide-ranging. We talk about how she got her start and how staying true to herself has led her to a career that could have looked much differently.
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This week's guest is Ksenia Avdulova. Ksenia is a speaker, educator, founder of Breakfast Criminals and host of the Woke & Wired Podcast.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Ksenia discuss how to take action by trusting your intuition even when it may not make sense. Ksenia also shares how she stays in alignment with herself while setting goals and seeing them through.
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Imagine having a baby, moving cities, going through a divorce, and starting a new business that generated 6 figures all in ONE year. Life Coach and this week's guest, Julianne Webber did just that.
In this episode, Julianne and Amy Jo discuss how Julianne navigated those crazy twelve months. It started just after her divorce when she realized she was approaching an “all or nothing” moment. She decided to bet on herself and go all in on the career she’d been dreaming of.
In the first month, Julianne set a goal of making just enough money to pay the bills. Within 8 months she was making 6 figures.
Through all of this Julianne made sure to stay focused on being a mother and taking care of herself as well. She shares how she was able to find value in herself as well as the steps she took to monetize that value.
Julianne is a Renegade Brand Bootcamp alumni. She talks about the impact the bootcamp had on not only her business but how it helped grow her confidence as an entrepreneur.
If you’re finding yourself in a place where you’re afraid to bet on yourself, listening to Julianne’s story just might give you the confidence to go all in.
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Glennon Doyle is the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Untamed" & "Love Warrior". She is also the Founder & President of Together Rising.
Amy Jo & Glennon dive deep into her incredible story from struggling with addiction to her path to sobriety. Glennon discusses how she learned to shape the pain she endured into acts of service. Glennon also shares how watching a cheetah named Tabitha chase a little stuffed pink bunny became a life-changing metaphor to help her unleash the untamed wild within.
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Talia Pollock is an author and the founder of Party In My Plants.
In this episode, Talia and Amy Jo talk through Talia’s Why Not Now? Moment that came when she realized she was being recognized as “The Party In My Plants Lady” and not who she was as a person. You see, Talia is more than just that title suggests. She’s worked for David Letterman, College Humor, Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions, and has performed comedy across New York.
Talia wanted people to know her as an actual person and not just her online business. The simple act of changing her Instagram handle to @imtaliapollock did just that.
Talia shares her tips and tricks for being creative on social media as well as her thoughts on the concept of “Instagram vs. Reality”. She talks about how responding to a question on a website led her to her first TV experience on The Rachel Ray Show, which is a story you won’t want to miss.
Talia discusses how her time in the Renegade Brand Bootcamp helped her open up and transcend WHAT she was to WHO she was as well as how working with Amy Jo helped her define her Brand Essence.
You’ll also get to hear Talia’s unique productivity tip, one that we’ve never heard on the show before.
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Danika Brysha has spent the past decade building her personal brand by showing up on social media as her authentic self. By doing so, she’s built a community of people ready to convert when she launches something new. Case in point, when she launched The Self Care Society, Danika didn’t need to worry about how to get people in the door because there was an already highly engaged following that trusted her and was ready to join in.
Danika is an Entrepreneur, CEO, and Model. In this episode, Danika discusses how to leverage social media imposter syndrome in order to uncover your true self, so you can start sharing what really lights you up. She talks about dealing with social media fatigue & how to recognize when you need to step back and nurture yourself.
Danika also shares her productivity tips as well as how to focus on staying efficient & productive rather than worrying about completing your daily to-do list.
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For over 15 years Lauren Mitrick Wood has been absolutely crushing it in the Real Estate game. Lauren specializes in residential sales and works with a myriad of clients including first-time buyers, sellers, renters and investors, in the greater Chicago area. She is also the founder of the lifestyle real estate brand Olive Well as well as a Renegade Brand Bootcamp alumni.
Lauren’s Why Not Now? moment started when Amy Jo asked to Lauren is she could highlight Lauren’s Instagram in at a speaking event. This moment led to the two becoming fast friends. Her time in the Renegade Brand Bootcamp helped lay the ground work for Olive Well.
Lauren shares how simply showing up on social media, saying consistent, being herself and humanizing her brand has led to huge sales. She talks about using social media to stay in front of customers, especially during the pandemic, providing education and building a strong community.
Lauren also discusses the importance of self care, both mentally and physically and not feeling guilty for taking time to focus on yourself.
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Dr. Melanie McNally is a psychologist and author; specializing in helping teens and young adults build self confidence, manage anxiety, and achieve their goals. She helps them become the super heroes of their life story.
In this episode, Melanie shares the Why Not Now? moment when she decided to move her successful therapy practice from the physical world to the virtual world. She found that providing online support and teletherapy helped patients feel more comfortable opening up as they found it easier to let their thoughts flow through the keyboard.
This led to Melanie being able to restructure her work week giving her more control in designing her own day and the ability to work from anywhere.
Melanie is also a graduate of the Renegade Brand Bootcamp, and shares how going through the program helped her find success with marketing, digital marketing and social media, which she had zero prior experience, as well as how it helped her define her Brand Essence.
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Oprah calls her a hero. At age 19, Amy Purdy was given a 2% chance to live after being diagnosed with meningitis. Due to a lack of circulation, she lost her legs below the knees. After this life-altering experience, Amy has gone on to become a Paralympian snowboard champion, ABC's Dancing With The Stars runner-up, author, speaker, and co-founder of non-profit Adaptive Action Sports. Amy knows all about adversity and she's an icon for resilience. In this episode from the Why Not Now? archives, we discuss tangible tips and tools Amy uses when faced with challenging times.
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Elaine Wellness founder, Elaine Morrison joins Amy Jo on the show this week.
Elaine’s Why Not Now is engrained in her company. After facing health issues, Elaine took it upon herself to create a solution that would become Elaine Wellness. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, from building a product in a field she wasn’t familiar with, to what happened when a couple of much larger companies caught wind of what she was doing and almost pulled the rug out from under her. The key word being “almost”. What Elaine chose to do in that situation is a story of resilience, strength, and proof of what can happen when you look at potential failure as a stepping stone rather than a roadblock.
Elaine also talks about her experience in Amy Jo’s Renegade Brand Bootcamp & how it helped her reveal her brand essence as well as the answer to the question “what do you do?” She also discusses the importance of taking time to listen to your internal GPS as well as tapping into your resilience & the privilege of aging.
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Dr. Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind transformation for more than 45 years. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford and served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years.
Gay has written more than 40 books, two of my favorites include The Big Leap and Five Wishes. He has appeared on more than 500 radio and TV shows including Oprah, CNN, CNBC and others. I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Gay and his wisdom is unmatched. Most voices of authority in this realm stick with the academic theory but Gay has a beautiful way of blending and weaving through his life experiences into his teachings as well.
In this episode from the Why Not Now? archives, Gay talks about how an argument with a partner led to his Why Not Now? moment which allowed him to identify a pattern and it changed his life. He shares the four steps that allow you to solve any problem, as well as the danger of unexpressed creative potential. You’ll also get to hear the 3 sacred things Gay decided he wanted in a relationship.
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This is our 200th episode! Whether you’ve been with us since #1 or you’re a 1st-time listener, thank you. We can’t do this without you.
For this episode, Amy Jo’s husband Richard becomes the Why Not Now? host, putting Amy Jo in the hot seat. Amy Jo shares what she considers to be her biggest Why Not Now? moment, one that brings her true internal joy. She reflects back on 200 episodes of the Why Not Now? Show and talks about some of the biggest takeaways from the conversations she’s had.
You’ll get to hear Amy Jo discuss 2 of her favorite episodes and how those guests made an impact on her personally, as well as the importance of staying interested in being more “you”. Change is an inside job, and Amy Jo talks about how she’s learned to look within to make the necessary changes to live a more authentic life.
What started out as a simple passion project has become home to many life-changing conversations for not only you, the listener, but for Amy Jo as well. We know your time is valuable, and we want to thank you for choosing to spend some of it with us each week. Here’s to the next 200 episodes!
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Your “Why Not Now?” moment may not always be about starting something new. What happens if that moment comes when it’s time to end something? Eran Zinman, Co-Founder & CTO of monday.com, and Amy Jo discuss that very thing in this episode.
Eran’s “Why Not Now?” came after he realized he hadn’t validated the idea for his first company properly and had built a product that nobody wanted. He then decided to close the business. Rather than jumping straight into starting something new, Eran knew he needed to take the time to learn the things he didn’t know, in order to be successful. That intentional path of learning led him to create monday.com.
Eran talks through how to tell the difference between a bump in the road, and when it’s time to re-evaluate your idea. He also shares what questions to ask when you’re at a point in your journey of not knowing when to let things happen or make them happen, and his thoughts on why being afraid to fail is a surefire way to actually fail.
One of Eran’s superpowers is his ability to curate a successful team, and in-turn be a successful leader. You’ll learn why it’s so important to get the right people on your team, his tips on self-optimization, his philosophy on transparency, and how that philosophy provides a sense of ownership and togetherness across the entire monday.com company.
Eran also shares the meaning behind a phrase that is a new favorite in our office; changing your playground.
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Cindy Eckert has built and sold two pharmaceutical companies and she's the creator of the Little Pink Pill. Cindy exited that company for more than a billion dollars, and in total has $1.5bn worth of exits, but who's counting? Right? Cindy writes her own rules and defines what it means to be a renegade. The woman is unapologetically true to herself and it's serving her very, very well.
Cindy has created and runs The Pink Ceiling, which is the cross between a VC fund, an incubator, and a consulting firm with a focus on women and female entrepreneurs. Cindy was quoted in Entrepreneur magazine saying “The injustice I'm fighting with The Pink Ceiling is not only women's limited access to capital, but also their limited access to mentors.” She's also been quoted in Fortune Magazine saying that her investment strategy is to quote "Make other women really f'n rich" end quote. The renegade mentality that this woman has can help anyone, and the things that Cindy shares in this episode are specifically applicable to anyone who's looking to tackle their Why Not Now?
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For the past 14 years, Jaime Casap has been the Chief Education Evangelist for Google. He recently left that position, and like many of us, Jaime is now on the path to figuring out what he’s going to do next.
Jaime and Amy Jo discuss the Why Not Now? moment that led him to Google; a moment that took him from New York to Arizona with only $40 in his pocket. Jaime’s main focus is on education, and he shares the question he believes we should be asking rather than “what do you want to be when you grow up?” He also discusses how changing your view of learning from a process to a mindset can greatly help you along the path of finding what you want to do in life.
You’ll also get to hear Jaime’s ingenious inbox trick he uses when going on vacation to keep from coming back to thousands of emails. He gives tips on how to design your own day and how to rethink the idea of “work/life balance” so you can just simply live life.
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This week, Amy Jo and Richard kick off their Renegade Road Trip. After their home sold faster than they thought it would, rather than settling for a new home they were completely sold on they decided to buy an RV and hit the road. They discuss how they came to this decision by sharing the 5 Renegade Rules they following when making big life decisions. These tips are applicable to almost any decision you may have in front of you and if you’re ready to start a new project then make sure to take notes and ask yourself these questions first.
Amy Jo and Richard also share how they plan to safely travel the western half of the country while social distancing along the way. They talk about their worries and fears of adapting to living in an RV, especially with a 1-year-old.
The Renegade Road Trip starts now and if you have any must-see stops along the way be sure to let Amy Jo and Richard know on social media.
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Nealy Fischer is a globe-trotting mother, yogi, teacher, author of Food You Want: For the Life You Crave, & founder of The Flexible Chef.
Nealy may be known as “The Flexible Chef” but in this conversation with Amy Jo, she shares how to be “The Flexible Entrepreneur”. Nealy shares how to make being an entrepreneur fit around your life rather than your life fitting around being an entrepreneur. She discusses how to balance work and raising a family while living & working on multiple continents. She talks about the importance of carving out time for yourself every day, even if it’s just for a few moments, to keep your day from overtaking you. You’ll also get to hear tips for fine-tuning your time in the kitchen while under quarantine so you’re not constantly cooking and cleaning. Nealy also shares what she considers to be the backbone of flexibility.
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Alicia Menendez is a Writer, MSNBC Anchor, and Advocate for Women in the Workplace. She is the author of "The Likeability Trap: How To Break Free and Succeed As You Are".
Alicia shares a Why Not Now? moment that effected every aspect of her life, career, and those she was working with. She explains the questions she asked herself, and the process she applied, to see if the “risk” was worth it to potentially put her career in jeopardy, which led her to drill down on what she actually wanted out of her next career move.
She discusses losing and gaining momentum and being open to putting a few opportunities, and side gigs, together to lay a foundation for your next move.
Alicia has been described as “unflusterable”. She talks through her methodology when she starts to feel flustered, and how you can use her tools in your own day.
Alicia gives an overview of her book "The Likeability Trap" and how we look at “likability” in today’s society, specifically when it comes to women in the workplace.
You’ll learn why there’s a call for authentic leadership in the workplace, and how we can do better as a culture to reckon with the idea of likability as a cover for bias.
You’ll learn how you can create meaningful feedback and evaluations that take a 360-degree approach to incorporate opinions of many, versus the opinion of one, and how you can ask better questions when receiving feedback.
Alicia also shares her thoughts on branding, and why you don’t have to be all things to all people to be a brand, as long as you are authentic to yourself and are known for what you want to be known for.
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Van Jones is a CNN political contributor, NY Times best-selling author & worked in the White House as an advisor to President Obama. He’s known for being the voice of reason for both red & blue states during the 2016 election.
He’s a social entrepreneur, a Yale-educated attorney & has been deemed one of the most influential people in the world according to TIME Magazine.
In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo and Van’s conversation in which Van talks about why he believes America is so divided & what we can do to begin bridging the divide. Van has a strong ability to serve as a bridge for opposing opinions. We need a lot more of that in this world. He describes what it was like leaving the White House and what he did immediately following. Van also shares the unique circumstances that led him to meeting Prince (the artist) & becoming very close friends.
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Prof. Scott Galloway is an Author, Entrepreneur & a Professor of Marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin & Scott cover a wide range of topics. Scott discusses how having a wide variety of people to give advice & opinions can help you gain a healthy perspective when you’re making big decisions. You’ll get to hear Scott’s strong opinions on the current state of social media platforms, social media marketing, as well as how the acceleration of the current pandemic has affected global eCommerce.
Scott uses the wisdom he’s gained over a lifetime of entrepreneurship to give you insight on how to start a business, both during boom times & times of recession. He also shares the importance of showing gratitude & humility to not only others, but to yourself, in good times & bad.
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Prof. Scott Galloway is an Author, Entrepreneur & a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin & Scott cover a wide range of topics. Scott discusses how having a wide variety of people to give advice & opinions can help you gain a healthy perspective when you’re making big decisions. You’ll get to hear Scott’s strong opinions on the current state of social media platforms, social media marketing, as well as how the acceleration of the current pandemic has affected global eCommerce.
Scott uses the wisdom he’s gained over a lifetime of entrepreneurship to give you insight on how to start a business, both during boom times & times of recession. He also shares the importance of showing gratitude & humility to not only others, but to yourself, in good times & bad.
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This episode is a behind the scenes peek at the daily lives of Amy Jo & her husband, Richard. They share their tips & tricks for dealing with overwhelm in & out of quarantine. They talk through working with your spouse in the same house, as well as how their individual strengths help balance each others weaknesses. They discuss the importance of staying organized, showing empathy during frustrating times, & how to create a work-life balance when work happens to be at home.
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This week Amy Jo Martin welcomes CEO of Dream Corps, Nisha Anand, & Founder of Life Plan NYC, Chanel Dokun, to the show.
Amy Jo, Nisha, & Chanel have an honest & open conversation regarding the Black Lives Matter movement & what we all can be doing to make a meaningful change. Nisha & Chanel share ideas on ways to answer the question, “how can I help?”. They also discuss the importance of starting conversations & being comfortable with getting uncomfortable around asking difficult questions in order to reach a common ground.
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Duncan Wardle is the former Head of Creativity and Innovation at Disney. His unique innovation toolkit helps embed a culture of innovation into everyone’s DNA.
In this episode, Duncan shares what action to take as a first step towards innovation, as well as how to conduct an ideation session that is productive and set up for success - regardless of the size of your business.
You’ll also learn how to think differently about your relationship with time, Duncan’s take on innovation as it relates to social media and what to do in scenarios where you feel like you are being forced to come up with a new and innovative idea.
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Bob Dalton is an Activist, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Sackcloth & Ashes, a mission-driven company that gives a blanket to a homeless shelter for each blanket purchased.
In this episode, Bob shares how his Mom’s journey with homelessness, and a quote on a coffee cup, inspired him to start his business and make a meaningful change to the homeless population in the US.
Bob also talks through why not having the resources or the know-how shouldn’t stop you from getting started and testing your idea, and what he’d say to entrepreneurs in that position.
You’ll learn the question to ask yourself when you are in the midst of facing your entrepreneurial obstacles and how to build resilience to tackle new obstacles effectively.
Bob gives you a simple business plan that led his business to be featured by Instagram’s own account, and grow 100% year over year. He also talks through his advice to entrepreneurs wanting to leverage Instagram as part of their marketing strategy.
You’ll also hear Bob’s take on advocacy versus advertising when it comes to building a brand, his top productivity and time management tips, including only committing to what you feel you are supposed to do and his philosophy behind trying to contribute and create more than he’s consuming in business and life.
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Jaclyn Lindsey is the co-founder & CEO of Kindness.org, as well as the co-author of “Be Kind: A Year of Kindness, One Week at a Time”. (She's also a graduate of the Renegade Brand Bootcamp!)
In this conversation with Amy Jo, Jaclyn talks about the steps involved in making a major pivot in her career. She shares exactly what she did to begin the process and how it evolved into her discovering what she wanted to do next. She shares how the simple act of sitting down and writing out the things she wanted to stand for led her to create a non-profit global organization rooted in kindness.
Jaclyn also discusses the importance of kindness and the scientific research showing the positive impact it has on not only others but ourselves as well.
Amy Jo and Jaclyn discuss how she's navigating the process of becoming the face of her brand and sharing her own WHY and brand essence, which led to starting the organization.
Brie & Nikki Bella are Entrepreneurs, the stars of TV's Total Bellas, and the Co-Authors of their new book, “Incomparable”.
Brie & Nikki hold nothing back in their conversation with Amy Jo. The sisters share their story of becoming WWE Superstars, even though some members of their family weren’t fully in their corner. They also discuss their new book, “Incomparable”, as well as how they balance running multiple businesses while making sure their families remain the most important part of their lives.
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Danielle LaPorte is a No BS kinda gal. She’s a best-selling author, speaker, & entrepreneur. In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo’s conversation with Danielle.
Through tough love, wit, comedy, & compassion, Danielle helps you help yourself. Amy Jo & Danielle talk through how you can decide for yourself exactly what’s needed in your life. She also shares how & why she lives a life full of Why Notting. So much that she sometimes has to say to herself, “Why Not Wait?” on certain ideas.
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Glennon Doyle is the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Untamed" & "Love Warrior". She is also the Founder & President of Together Rising.
Amy Jo & Glennon dive deep into her incredible story from struggling with addiction to her path to sobriety. Glennon discusses how she learned to shape the pain she endured into acts of service. Glennon also shares how watching a cheetah named Tabitha chase a little stuffed pink bunny became a life-changing metaphor to help her unleash the untamed wild within.
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Vic Keller is a visionary leader. He has over 25 years of experience in establishing, growing & operationally optimizing both national & international companies.
In this episode, Amy Jo & Vic embark on an entrepreneurial masterclass. They discuss Vic’s journey from leaving the corporate world at 25, to building multiple companies, as well as selling his company to Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway. He also shares why humility, empathy, passion & desire are the most important qualities in a leader.
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Amy Jo’s guest this week is global fashion designer, and Co-Founder of her own fashion company, Rebecca Minkoff.
Rebecca shares how the things her mother taught her as a child have strengthened her creativity, and thought process, as a creator and designer. She also talks about how she’s running her business, and leading her team during the pandemic, as well as the importance of taking things one day at a time.
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In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo's interview with Jen Sincero. Jen is the New York Times bestselling author of the series “You Are a Badass”.
Jen went from living in her garage to financial freedom. She talks about how she did it & the intention behind her transformation. She also talks about getting sick & tired of being sick & tired. If you’re in that place in your life right now, the good news is, it means you’re probably ready for change. This episode will help you get some inertia to take action.
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In this episode, Amy Jo Martin shares 3 ways you can help others in this crazy time and boost both your, and their, serotonin levels while under quarantine. We also have a special announcement! March 30, 2020, Amy Jo will be launching “The Renegade Sessions”. She shares what the sessions will include and how you can get involved for free!
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Erin Bailey is our guest this week. Erin is a Writer, Fitness Professional and Community Director at Beam.
In this episode, Amy Jo and Erin talk about a time when Erin was blindsided by being laid off, and how that experience helped her build confidence in taking risks. She also discusses how to leverage adversity and use it as a tool to slingshot forward into the life you want. A very timely conversation.
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Lauren Holiday is our guest this week. Lauren is a 2-Time Olympic gold medalist & FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup Champion.
Amy Jo & Lauren have one of the most intense conversations we’ve heard on the Why Not Now? show. Lauren shares her journey from winning Olympic gold to winning the Women’s World Cup, to being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening medical condition while she was 5 months pregnant. Lauren’s strength, perseverance, & love for her family shine through in this amazing conversation.
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Our guest this week is Afdhel Aziz. Afdhel is an Entrepreneur, Speaker and Author of "Good is the New Cool".
In this episode, Amy Jo chats with Afdhel about how a 3am dust storm during Coachella radically changed his career trajectory. He also shares his “GPS” system, and how to use your Gifts, Passions, and Service to make an impact on the world.
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In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo Martin’s interview with Mel Robbins.
Mel Robbins is an expert on leadership and defeating doubt. She’s a thought-leader on thinking less and taking more action. Mel is an Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse. She shows us how counting down from five can help you tackle your Why Not Now? and literally change your life in five seconds.
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Cathy Heller returns to the show this week. Cathy is the host of the Don’t Keep Your Day Job Podcast & author of the book, “Don’t Keep Your Day Job”.
Amy Jo Martin & Cathy have an honest & playful conversation. Nothing is off-limits. Cathy is in the business of helping people find their purpose & quit their jobs. She shares what that means & what she’s learned along the way. She also discusses how she navigates “the messy middle”; the time during a big transition when things get complicated & messy.
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Farryn Weiner is on the show this week. Farryn is an award-winning marketer and the founder of Farrynheight.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Farryn talk about the 3 decision-making filters she uses in everything she does. Farryn also shares how she built her company from scratch, starting out with $2000 and using her apartment as her office.
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This week's guest is Ksenia Avdulova. Ksenia is a speaker, educator, founder of Breakfast Criminals and host of the Woke & Wired Podcast.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Ksenia discuss how to take action by trusting your intuition even when it may not make sense. Ksenia also shares how she stays in alignment with herself while setting goals and seeing them through.
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This week's episode is a deep dive into the Why Not Now? archives. This is the very first episode of the show with guest, Mark Cuban.
Amy Jo chats with Mark as he sits poolside in Vegas. You may know Mark from watching Shark Tank on TV or as the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. He’s an outspoken, no BS kinda guy who went from bartender to billionaire. They chat about business, sports, tech and no topic is off-limits.
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John Maxwell is our guest this week. John is an author, speaker and has been deemed the #1 leadership expert in the world by Inc. Magazine.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and John talk about leadership and personal growth. John discusses his specific formula for decision making as well as his "60/40" approach to running a business. He also shares what he considers to be his greatest challenge in leadership as well as a life-changing question his mentor asked him one morning over breakfast.
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Do you notice a pattern of mental roadblocks that keep you from progressing in your career & life? Spiritual mentor and author of "Loving What Is", Byron Katie, has developed 4 questions which she calls “The Work”, to help you navigate those roadblocks. Amy Jo & Byron Katie discuss how to apply the 4 questions to your Why Now Now? Ideas & everyday life. Through her personal challenges, Katie has determined that freedom comes when we realize the struggle is in our minds & we can change that.
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Have you ever reached a point where you’ve burned out and needed to take a break? This is a familiar scenario for a lot of us. What if that break turned into a life-changing career shift? In this episode, Amy Jo Martin chats with Hitha Palepu about just that. Hitha shares a Why Not Now? moment that took her from being a successful blogger to the CEO of a family-owned pharmaceutical company. She also discusses her experience as an investor and what she looks for when choosing to invest in someone and their company.
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Amy Jo Martin kicks off 2020 by sharing her single biggest lesson of the decade. All of her other lessons roll up into this one. She shares the tactics of how you can apply the learning to your personal and professional lives. It has been life-changing for her and it can be for you too.
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This week is Part 2 of our Best of 2019. Amy Jo shares a few of her favorite conversations from 2019 that will help you make the best of your time in 2020. Author of “Do Less” Kate Northrup, FOCUS Brands President and COO Kat Cole, and Author of “Essentialism” Greg McKeown share their best tips on managing and maximizing your time so you’re ready to crush your 2020 “Why Not Now?” goals.
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In this week's episode, Amy Jo shares some of her favorite conversations from 2019 to help you get a head start on your 2020 goals.
Business Mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, Business Coach extraordinaire Christy Wright and Entrepreneur Heather Allen share their steps, tips and tricks on how to take action on your “Why Not Now?” idea.
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Over the last 15 years, Ali Brown has advised and nurtured some of the largest online thought leaders. She’s been named one of Forbes “Women to Watch” and has been featured on the ABC hit prime time television show “Secret Millionaire”.
Ali shares her fascinating story of shifting her career when she was on top and thriving. She discusses what the change might have looked like on the outside and how it was perceived, but how it looked and how she felt on the inside.
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This week's guest is Stephanie Hauser. Stephanie and Amy Jo became friends in the NICU after Amy Jo's son Lincoln was born.
Stephanie shares the incredible story of when her son was born at just 23 weeks and navigating more than half a year in the NICU. She also shares her impactful philosophy, the concept behind how she operates, and how anyone can use them in any aspect of their life.
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In this episode we revisit Amy Jo's interview with best selling author, speaker and one of the top thought leaders in today's world, Simon Sinek. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY – why they do what they do.
You'll hear Simon share his philosophy on finding your "Why?", what happens when you find it, why it's only the starting point; not the magic bullet and how he gets started on his own Why Not Now? ideas.
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We’re changing it up this week! This special episode is a live recording from the Riveter Summit in New York City. Amy Jo Martin joins panelists Tiffany Dufu, Jen Hatmaker, John Lippman, & Vanessa Liu in a discussion moderated by Erica Keswin. Enjoy this colorful conversation about not only pivoting your career but pivoting your message and your life.
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Derek Sivers is an author, entrepreneur and founder of CDBaby.
In a world where speed and instant gratification are everything, Derek defines himself as a “slow thinker”. He talks about the importance of slowing down and thinking things through. He also shares his unique perspective on the “why not now?” question, which is one we’ve never heard, and what to do when your goals just aren’t working out like you thought they would.
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Michele Sullivan is the recently retired President of the Caterpillar Foundation and the Director of Corporate Social Innovation at Caterpillar.
Michele discusses her journey navigating life as a little person and how we all live with our own differences, some we can see and some we can’t. She also talks about her new book “Looking Up” which hits shelves February 25th.
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This episode is a favorite from the Why Not Now? archives.
Scott Harrison is the new kind of baller. He was once a night club promoter who sold selfishness and decadence to people while chasing models and doing drugs. Now, as the founder of charity: water, and best-selling author, he has impacted over 6 million lives and raised $300 million to provide clean drinking water to people in developing nations. His story is colorful. It’s a true testament of how much we can turn our lives around if we ask Why Not Now?
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Megan Alexander is an author, speaker, television personality, singer-songwriter and mother of 3.
Amy Jo and Megan discuss how she manages staying present while living in 2 cities and her top tips for balancing multiple projects. Megan also discusses her new book “One More Hug”, the song she wrote and performed, called "One More", to accompany her book and how all it takes is one yes so keep going regardless of the no’s and doubters.
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This episode is all about conquering your inbox. Amy Jo Martin shares her tips and tricks on simplifying your inbox and discusses how to set up a respectful autoresponder to help create more space and less stress in your work and life.
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In this episode Amy Jo Martin switches roles and is interviewed by Sahara Rose on Sahara’s podcast - Highest Self Podcast.
Amy Jo discusses the many pivots she’s made along her career and life path, from quitting her job with the NBA, starting her first company, living on a boat, moving to the forest, and starting the Why Not Now? Show. She also talks through ways you can develop your personal brand to show who you really are. This is a unique deep dive into the path Amy Jo has forged that you won’t want to miss.
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Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur and best selling author of "Money: A Love Story" and "Do Less".
In this episode, Kate talks about "Do Less" and her philosophy of doing less of what’s not working, more of what is working and what lights you up. She also walks you through her 3 filter questions she asks herself on everything that’s on her calendar to ensure she’s focusing on what truly matters.
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In order to create more space & more time for the things that light us up, we need to declutter our physical & virtual lives. Social media can be a huge source of this clutter & as Amy Jo's Aunt once said "Don't let anyone rent space in your head, that's valuable real estate."
Amy Jo shares her recent decluttering on social, what you can learn from her time in Instagram unfollow jail, how she lost then gained 150k twitter followers & why you should develop relationships outside of social media.
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Tonya Dalton is the CEO of inkWELL Press and a productivity expert. Prior to inkWELL, Tonya was running a successful company, but it didn’t light her up. Instead of sticking with safe, she decided to make a change and embrace the unknown.
Tonya talks through how she found where her passion, purpose and skill collided and how by investing in herself she has been able to build her ideal day. She also shares her 4 step process of how you can build your own ideal day, taking the time to uncover what is important to you regardless of what anyone else thinks, switching your to-do list for a priority list, what to expect from her new book “The Joy Of Missing Out” and more.
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Greg McKeown is the New York Times Bestselling Author of "Essentialism" & this episode is essential listening for these frantic times we live in.
Greg talks through essentialism vs non-essentialism & how if you don't prioritize your life someone else will. He also discusses the value of consistency, asks if you can answer the question “What’s important right now?” & what to do if you can’t, why we can multitask but not multi-focus, how to get more time in your day, the true test of essentialism & more.
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Suzy Batiz is known as an innovator and her company, Poo~Pourri is widely know for their innovative approach to marketing. That shit is badass! Not only are Suzy and her team innovating their entire industry, they are also innovating their company culture.
In this week’s episode, Suzy and Poo~Pourri Creative Director, Nicole Story Dent, discuss the company culture changing experiment they performed when Suzy told Nicole to bring her newborn daughter to work with her, after Nicole’s maternity leave had ended. You won't want to miss this amazing lesson in open mindedness and running with an idea when it just feels natural.
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Katie Anderson is the Founder & CEO of Save Water Co. and is innovating her industry. Katie was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Game Changer list, she’s a part of the Cartier Woman’s Initiative and is also a Spoken Word Rapper. Yep, quite the rap sheet (pun intended).
In this episode, Katie discusses how to reach your full potential by creating a life of unbridled creativity. She also shares why you are limiting your creative potential if you make yourself special, she questions how many of your actions are made out of your own ambition and tells us her view on what the ultimate act of love is. Katie also drops a mind-blowing spoken word rap you won’t want to miss!
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Time management - the ability to manage our time - is something that affects each and every one of us. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 9 Time Management Tips. In the spirit of being efficient and maximizing your time, what are you waiting for? Press play already.
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Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a national membership network of community, content, resources and coworking spaces, built by women for everyone. In 24 months Amy has taken her idea and turned it into a community driven company with 84 employees and millions of dollars in funding.
In this episode, Amy talks through creating your own template for life and why you shouldn’t buy into a system or way of doing things that doesn’t buy into you. She also discusses growing something not for the sake of growing it, but because the world needs it, her top time management tips as a CEO and mother of 4, her biggest surprises about entrepreneurship, only trading your time for meaningful things and much more.
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Mentorship - being mentored or being a mentor - is one of the most important things you can do for yourself both personally and professionally.
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Emily Costopoulos dive into why mentorship is so important. They also discuss how to find a mentor, how to be a mentor, three specific things you can do to get started today and they talk through two pivotal moments where blind DM’s on social media led to a series of events that Amy Jo could never have predicted.
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Tania Katan is an award-winning author, public speaker, and co-creator of #itwasneveradress. Tania shares how she has walked through life, and workplace, curveballs and how to take the most boring part of your job and turn it into the most exciting part. Tania also discusses the #itwasneveradress campaign and how a re-imagining of the women’s restroom logo went viral overnight.
Tie on your cape and get ready for a conversation that will help you find your place even when you feel as if you don’t fit in.
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Amy Jo and her husband Richard discuss how the 20 Second Rule has changed their lives, and how something that started as a way to get them through a temporarily challenging situation is now embedded in their days. They also talk through how you can implement the rule at home and work, how they are managing their time as new parents, an alternative to maternity leave and the biggest life lesson they've learned over the last few traumatic months.
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Peta Kelly is an author and entrepreneur, but those two words do nothing to describe the true depth of Peta's character and soul.
In this episode Peta discusses clock blocking - what it is and how it effects you. She also talks through being in service to the creations coming out of you, co-conception of ideas and “perfect” timing, when editing yourself is a help and a hinderance, Peta’s creative process and what you can learn from her approach as well as her thoughts on social media and much more.
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Heather Allen is the founder of Kaleidacuts. Heather used to be a school teacher, then started a greeting card company. That company didn't work out as she had planned, but her second company - Kaleidacuts - is thriving. She is living where her passion, purpose & skill collide.
In this episode Heather talks through running a 7-figure company without a website, building a loyal and engaged community, following and honoring your internal compass, owning up to your mistakes and learning from them, designing what makes you happy and much more.
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Today's episode is about fear. My 3 guests - Mel Robbins, Michelle Poler & Alison Levine - share specific & tangible tools that will allow you to navigate & manage your fear more effectively. Before you listen, I invite you to think of something that you're afraid of; something that you're scared to do. Keep going back to that fear as you're listening because you can apply these tools today. By the end of this episode you will be on your way to overcoming whatever it is that you're afraid to take action on.
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A blesson is a lesson that turns into a blessing. Instead of being a weakness a blesson is celebrated, learned from and applied in the future. We are all about applying the lessons that we learn.
In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 3 business blessons with you, as well as a recent personal blesson. She talks through the meaning of a blesson, the blesson wall and how you can apply that tactic for yourself, understanding your human capacity, realizing if you need to scale or not, keeping things simple, the balance between shiny object syndrome vs hyper-focus and much more.
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What do you do? This question can be one of the most annoying questions on the planet, and answering it stumps a lot of us. There's the literal “I work for xyz company” or “I am an insert the blank.” Then there's, what do you really do? What is it that you are doing on this planet? In this episode Amy Jo and Emily Costopoulos discuss the “What do you do?” question and provide guidance on how to answer it with more meaning and purpose.
They also talk through how your title may be feeding your ego not your soul, tips on how to get a conversation around “What do you do?” started in the right way, why you don’t have to complete a 180 to re-invent what you do and it’s never too late to figure out why you do what you do.
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Lauren Bongiorno is an entrepreneur, health coach & author. In one word though, Lauren is an innovator. She has pioneered and created a career that didn't exist before; a career that allows her to live in the intersection of where her purpose, passion and skill collide. For someone still in her twenties Lauren has done more than most do over their entire careers. In this episode, Lauren shares a pivotal 10 minutes that changed the trajectory of her life forever. She also talks through going from what if to why not now, creating your own roadmap, balancing your drive with alignment while still making progress, what she does to start and accelerate projects and much more.
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Channeling her current experience with her son in the NICU, in this episode Amy Jo talks through how to turn adversity into an asset. She shares why asking the right questions is key to dealing with any difficult situation, why you can only wear one hat at a time when it comes to giving your energy and emotions to something, why being is more important than doing and the importance of sharing what you've learned so others can benefit from your experience.
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Barbara Corcoran turned a $1,000 loan into a billion dollar business. She is a real estate mogul, investor and you may also know her from the hit TV show, Shark Tank.
This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets on entrepreneurship and life. Barbara talks through a pivotal Why Not Now? moment early on in her career. She also shares her advice to people navigating the bridge between leaving a job and starting a business, the one thing that her top 5 entrepreneurs all had in common when they started their businesses, why a quick decision is an intuitive decision, her top tips on time management and branding as well as one of the main reasons she doesn’t invest in someone and so much more.
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Polina Veksler & Alexandra Waldman are the Co-Founders of Universal Standard; a customer-centric clothing brand providing access to quality fashion for all. They are changing the game for people who struggle to find quality clothes that fit. Not bad for two founders who knew nothing about the industry they were getting into.
Polina & Alex share how powerful mixing your emotions with data can be in business. They also share why your ignorance can lead to innovation if you are focused on solving a problem for yourself and your customers, their thoughts on finding the perfect fit partner to help you, the question they always ask at the end of any decision making process & how the small changes you can make to peoples lives can be an entrepreneurial driving force.
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Recently Amy Jo asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for her. We decided to split the answers into 2 episodes. In this 2nd episode, Amy Jo answers your questions about strengthening your relationship with money, business & entrepreneurship.
Amy Jo talks through fear, money & how they relate to your Why Not Now? ideas. She also discusses what she's learned about dealing with money in a business, figuring out what to charge, taking ownership of your finances, getting the feedback loop started & much more.
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Kat Cole is the COO and President of Focus Brands, North America. After a string of career catapults at an early age working for Hooters, Kat dropped out of college as a 20 year old. Prior to her current role she was the Executive Vice President of Hooters & President of Cinnabon. In addition, she has since gone on to receive her MBA.
In this episode Kat talks through her three part approach to saying yes and no without compromising your values. She also shares why truth is the ultimate leadership mirror, putting your ego aside to focus on customer experience, tactics you can use when you receive criticism and the importance of building trust.
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Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator and Founder of Emily McDowell & Friends; a greeting card and gift company that is innovating the industry. Emily was named one of Slate’s 10 Designers Who Are Changing The World.
In this episode, Emily shares two pivotal life moments that were the catalyst for her career shift from advertising into pursuing her passion. She talks through what you really need to think about before taking the leap and monetizing what brings you joy, the one thing that’s applicable to all entrepreneurs and businesses as well as adapting quickly with a growing business. Emily also discusses a fresh view on innovation and how you can make an impact without the need for tech and silicon valley investors.
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Recently we asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for Amy Jo about business, social media and navigating their Why Not Now? ideas. The response was overwhelming. We've decided to answer all of your questions over two episodes.
A lot people are feeling stuck with social media; wondering why their audience isn’t growing or engaging more. So, in this first episode, Amy Jo tackles your questions on Social Media and she provides a new lens for this space to help you enjoy the time you spend connecting. Amy Jo covers the two questions you need to ask yourself to level-set, setting your intentions and goals, vanity metrics and the metrics that actually matter, changing your relationship with social media, the golden rule of social, how to identify your value to your audience, getting back on track when you aren't seeing engagement and much more.
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Emily Schromm is a personal trainer, entrepreneur & inventor. Since participating in MTV’s Real World at 20 years old, Emily, now 30, has founded 5 companies serving multiple industries. In this episode Emily talks about psychotic ambition in entrepreneurship; what that means & transitioning into a healthier place. She also shares the hardest of part of entrepreneurship, resilience through failure, tips on delegating & leveraging your community to build a team of like minded people who believe in the work they do.
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Jessica Mendoza is a true modern day pioneer. She is the first woman in history to serve as a nationally televised analyst for Major League Baseball. She is also an Olympic gold and silver medalist, former Pro-Softball Player, Entrepreneur and Mother. In this episode Jessica shares a pivotal Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for her diving headfirst into her career. Jessica also talks through why we should say yes & figure out the details later, the power of “Now”, dealing with negativity & understanding what our nerves really mean.
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Molly Bloom’s story is like no other. She has experienced the highest of high’s & the lowest of lows, but Molly’s resilience is second to none. Molly talks through realizing that by leveraging & marketing her unique story, she could reinvent her life for the better. Molly also shares her advice to people who have failed & need to come back stronger, as well as the antidote to anxiety when things don’t work out & some of the best advice on networking & building community you're ever likely to hear.
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Christy Wright is a renowned business coach, speaker, author, podcast host and Dave Ramsey Personality. She is a leader in the field of business and entrepreneurship. Christy shares her advice on goal setting, how to maximize your Why Not Now? moment and the two extremes of planning your future. She also talks through a new way to look at your competition, effective boundary setting, why an honest no is better than a dishonest yes and much more. Christy has a brilliant mind for business and this episode is jam packed.
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Jax Mariash is the Founder of Stoked Roasters & one of the most decorated self supported stage racers in the world. Jax talks through skipping the panic phase of any problem, going straight to solving it & how that mindset has served her athletic & entrepreneurial career. She also shares the importance of showing all sides of yourself on social media, how using past pain can create future fuel in a positive way & knowing when to get your hands dirty as an entrepreneur & business owner to move things forward.
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Tour Manager for The Roots, Vice President of OkayPlayer & Women’s March producer, Ginny Suss, is a bonafide Badass. We cover a lot in this episode! Ginny talks through being “all-in” & diving headfirst into something even though you may not know everything you need to know. She also shares her advice on how to raise your voice, dipping your toe into new areas you aren’t comfortable in, why it’s ok to not be an expert in one thing, defining what activism means for you & using joy as a form of resistance.
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In this episode Co-Founder of One Kings Lane & Founder of In The Groove, Susan Feldman, talks through why it's so important to keep things simple & stay focused in life and business. She also discusses what to do when you have an idea you can't stop thinking about, navigating out of the corporate world into entrepreneurship, what you have that no-one else does & starting out from a place of authenticity.
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In this episode, Amy Jo dissects her concept of “Where your passion, purpose and skill collide, bliss and impact resides.” She talks through what that statement actually means, shares her literal process and the steps you can take today to start exploring, and living in, the intersection between your Passion, Purpose and Skill. Amy Jo also discusses why you should expect the journey to be non-linear and the importance of being open to trying things that are outside of the obvious.
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Sahara Rose is a best-selling author, host of a top ranked podcast and has been endorsed by Deepak Chopra. She’s killing it! However, she didn’t just arrive at this success. In this episode, Sahara shares how she persisted in the face of a string of NO’s to follow her dream path. She also talks through why we don’t have to always associate sacrifice with money and money with sacrifice, accepting every challenge that comes your way, giving back in all situations, how your physical and mental health are connected and the worlds oldest health system.
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Jane Lin has successfully climbed the corporate ladder & flexed her entrepreneurial muscles to much acclaim. But Jane realized that she was really craving personal growth instead of personal validation. She is now mini-retired. Wait..what? In this episode Jane shares what that means, how she did it & how a mini-retirement can help set you up for success in whatever you pursue next. Jane also discusses getting out of your comfort zone, valuing time more than money & recognition & giving yourself more credit.
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Annie F. Downs is a best-selling author, speaker & podcaster. She is also hilarious! Annie has written 10 books & has that girl-next-door persona so within moments you feel like you've been friends forever. In this episode we discover 3 steps that Annie takes (and so can you!) when she starts working on a new idea & doesn’t know where to begin. Annie also talks through the right way to ask for help & why you should never use the phrase “Can I pick you brain?”. We also discuss moving to a new city, map freedom, developing a healthy relationship with time & why you shouldn’t wait for anyone to inspire you.
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Today's guest, Jen Rubio, followed her curiosity all the way through to a 700 million dollar company. Jen is the co-founder of Away Travel, which is one of the highest funded female backed startups to ever exist. In this episode Jen discusses following your curiosity through until the end, the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, where she see’s influencer marketing heading, Away’s own storytelling strategy and more. Jen is proof that if you let your curiosity lead you, the rewards can be life changing.
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Allison Maslan started her first company when she was 19. Since then, she's started 10 different companies. In this episode Allison shares an experience that rocked her world early on. As a result, she's made big shifts & now does business in a healthier way. Allison discusses what you can do to reach 7 figures in half the time, the one thing you should do in the first 6 months of your business, working on your business instead of in your business & the 5 phases of growing & scaling yourself & your company.
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Welcome to your New Year! Cal Fussman is on the show. This interview had me shaking in my boots. Cal is an American Journalist & author. When I was studying to learn how to interview people, I studied him. Cal has interviewed Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali & many others. He is also a rookie entrepreneur. Cal discusses why you should live in the future, why there's no middle ground when you make decisions with your gut, focussing on what to say yes to & how you can be more applicable to more people.
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In the final Why Not Now? episode for 2018, Amy Jo brings on her husband, Richard Grewar, for a full conversation. They discuss how much difference a year can make, their own Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for Richard leaving his full time job to work on our family business, tips on working with your spouse & family members, becoming parents, the legacy we leave behind & Amy Jo's new approach to goal setting in 2019. Thanks to all of you for listening & supporting the show. We love you! Happy New Year.
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It's hard to believe it's the end of 2018. Looking back, there have been so many key moments where guests said things that clicked & resonated. This episode is a mix of the guests you voted for as making the most impact on you this year, as well as my favorites. Martha Beck talks about life being an adventure, Jen Sincero discusses the most important thing you need to do to make money, Marie Forleo explores listening to your inner voice & Danika Brysha shares the one thing we can do to truly take action.
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Amelia Boone is known as the "Queen of Pain." Not only is Amelia a full-time corporate attorney for one of the largest corporations in the world, she's also a 4 time world champion & one of the most decorated obstacle racers in history. So she's doing both & very successfully. In this episode Amelia talks through that question we often ask "Can I do both?". She discusses social media & why we shouldn't put ourselves in a box. Also, why failure is not final & how you can define success for yourself.
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Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the visionary global leader behind the One-for-One business model. TOMS has given away more than 86 million pairs of shoes, and this is all Blake's brainchild. Blake has one of the most innovative minds I've ever been exposed to. In this episode he shares a recent Why Not Now? moment that has led to the mobilization of nearly 700k people, and counting, all with the shared goal of ending gun violence in the United States.
Blake also talks through why the entrepreneurial fight is worth it, his thoughts on work/life balance, his advice of utilizing your intuition and much more.
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Piera Gelardi is the Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director of Refinery29, one of the fastest growing independent fashion & style websites in the USA. They are the leading global media company focused on young women, & Piera has been setting the creative vision from the start. She has an unmatched lens when it comes to using her creative filter to solve problems. Piera’s ability to apply her creative mind to innovative solutions that don't have anything to do with the visual side is truly fascinating.
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Brandon Hawk had two dreams when he was growing up. To play tennis at Wimbledon & to become a motivational speaker. By age 14, he made the US national tennis team & went on to play at Wimbledon. Eventually he checked off that second goal, but a lot happened in-between. Brandon has been very successful growing & selling multi-million dollar companies. He's studied & taught the science of the mind & has now evolved into a high performance executive coach. Brandon has a lot to share & his approach is unique.
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Gratitude, can it be a strategy? Physiologically we cannot feel fear or anxiety at the same time we feel gratitude. If that isn't a strategy for overcoming fear, then I don't know what is. In this episode I share how you can use gratitude as a strategy in business & in life, as well as how guests of the show use gratitude to go from idea to action. We hear from Suzy Batiz, who shares her unique perspective on gratitude & appreciation, as well as learn how listeners are using gratitude this holiday season.
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Charlotte Jones-Anderson is the Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer for the Dallas Cowboys, one of the biggest, most recognizable & lucrative brands in the world. Charlotte is also the chairperson of the NFL Foundation & known as the most powerful female in the NFL. Charlotte is in charge of the Cowboys brand. That star we all know so well. In this episode, Charlotte shares the most unique answer I’ve heard about branding & what it means to be a brand. Her answer should be in every textbook.
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Amy Stanton is the Founder & CEO of Stanton & Company. They represent some of the biggest female personalities & athletes in the world. Amy has a passion for promoting & building positive female role models. Prior to starting her own company, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia & the director of marketing for the New York 2012 Olympic bid. In this episode we talk about Amy's new book "The Feminine Revolution", the word “feminine” & how much of an interesting connotation it's taken on over the years. We also talk through how adversity can be disguised as an asset & the power in showing your vulnerability in order to achieve your goals.
Amy Stanton is the Founder & CEO of Stanton & Company. They represent some of the biggest female personalities & athletes in the world. Amy has a passion for promoting & building positive female role models. Prior to starting her own company, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia & the director of marketing for the New York 2012 Olympic bid. In this episode we talk about Amy's new book "The Feminine Revolution", the word “feminine” & how much of an interesting connotation it's taken on over the years. We also talk through how adversity can be disguised as an asset & the power in showing your vulnerability in order to achieve your goals.
Kerry Kennedy is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy & niece of former President John F. Kennedy. She is the President of Robert F Kennedy Human Rights & a Human Rights Activist herself. The Kennedy Family have a legacy of asking Why Not Now? In this episode we discuss their mentality of getting things done. Kerry also shares lessons learned from her father on fairness & inclusion, as well as advice on how listening to feedback enhances our capacity to be effective & why love is the only strategy in the end.
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Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik are the founders & hosts of the Almost 30 podcast. They are two very funny & dynamic young women. In this episode we discuss the concept of moving & the power of a move, whether that’s moving your office space or moving to another city. We talk about the energy that comes with a move and the fact that our careers are rarely linear. They also discuss the concept of zig-zagging & how you may feel like you're not moving in an upward direction, but you are in fact progressing.
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The Why Not Now? Read A Book Club is back! In this episode, Bryan Danielson & Amy Jo review the New York Times Bestseller that you selected & voted on, "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. It's a non-fiction true story that left both Bryan & Amy Jo in tears. They talk through Paul's reflection on his life as a young neurosurgeon who is grappling with the big questions of life as his is coming to an end. They discuss life, death, science, religion & the purpose of life. You know, the small stuff.
If you haven't read the book, not a big deal. This is still a really valuable discussion.
At the end of the show, Bryan & Amy Jo share their nominations for the next book for the "Why Not Now? Read A Book Club". The two nominations will be voted upon this upcoming week, so make sure you follow Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) & Amy Jo (@AmyJoMartin) on Twitter to have your say in which book they read next, and make sure you use the hashtag #WhyNotNowReadABook.
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Suzy Batiz is the wealthiest person I know. When I say wealthy, I don't just mean money. Yes, she's got plenty of that, but I mean spiritually wealthy & rich in energy. Suzy is also my mentor. In this episode, Suzy & I discuss mentorship, how to approach finding a mentor & I share the key things she has taught me over the last two years, including why a mentor will rarely give you answers & how you can learn to mentor yourself. Suzy's mentorship has literally changed the way I approach business and life.
Suzy debuted on the Why Not Now? podcast back in Episode 28 and that episode is still hugely valuable today. Suzy Batiz, founder and creator of Poo Pourri, declared bankruptcy twice before the age of 40 and vowed to never deal with business again. Since then she has built Poo Pourri into a $300(plus) million dollar company, and is launching another game changing brand on October 23rd called, supernatural.
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Jen Sincero is quite literally a badass. Jen is the New York Times bestselling author of the series called "You Are a Badass" and she is a voice of authority in this area for sure. Jen went from living in her garage to becoming rich and in this episode she talks about how she did it, why, and the intention behind her complete transformation. We also talk about that point that we just get sick of putting something off or we get sick and tired of being sick and tired. If you're in that space and place in any area of your life right now, the good news is, it means you're probably ready for change. This episode will definitely help you get some inertia to take action.
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In this episode Amy Jo Martin talks about moments of bravery and how we get these moments of bravery in a spark of confidence. How can we capitalize on these moments and combine them with doing something on a whim? In a moment of bravery, you are going to hear from Mandy Sugrue. Mandy is a Why Not Now? listener. She reached out to tell her Why Not Now? story, and it blew us away. Mandy shares how one of these moments led from one thing, to the next, to the next and completely changed the trajectory of her life. Mandy is proof that something as small as an “on a whim” moment of bravery can shift you from living the life that you're currently living, to living a life you truly want.
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In this episode Julia Cheek, Founder and CEO of EverlyWell, discusses leaping into innovation, believing in your ideas and filtering criticism, the biggest misconceptions about becoming an entrepreneur and Julia's time management tips.
If you are trying to decide whether or not you want to make a leap from something that, may not be a bad situation but isn't your life's work, Julia's experience and insights will be invaluable for you. Julia talks about being in that situation and having to untangle navigating that leap, all the while ignoring the naysayers.
Julia talks about the fact that she wouldn't be where she is now if she had listened to anyone. She has learned how to filter criticism and who she listens to. Julia has now raised over $5 Million in venture capital, which is something very few female entrepreneurs have done, and is innovating the healthcare industry.
Her vision is to make healthcare services like lab testing more accessible and she's democratizing this industry by making it more simple and meaningful for consumers.
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In the 100th episode of the Why Not Now? Show, host Amy Jo Martin gets real and raw. Amy Jo shares how one of the darkest periods in her life led her to exiting her company, how she discovered her true purpose and why she started the podcast. Amy Jo also shares the Top 10 lessons she's learned from her guests, audience and community.
You may have also noticed we have a new look! Thank you for voting on the new album cover art for the podcast. You can see the new album art on our brand new Instagram page - @WhyNotNow.
Lastly, you can now join other Why Notters? on their journey from idea to action, in our new Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group. It's an exclusive place for people who listen to this podcast, for people who enjoy taking action on ideas and it's quite the community. We help one another, we hold each other accountable and share tips and tricks. So look for the Why Not Now? private Facebook group on Facebook. Just type in the search area on Facebook - "Why Not Now? Private Group", request to become a member and we'll let you in.
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Sarah Robb O'Hagan has been described as Superwoman, undercover. She's been named one of Forbes' most powerful women in sports and one of Fast Company's most creative people in business. This woman is unmatched. She's been the global president of the $5,000,000,000 sports brand, Gatorade, where she led the business through a major repositioning and business turnaround. She has also held senior positions at Nike, Virgin Atlantic, Atari, served as the global president of Equinox and currently she's the CEO of Flywheel Sports. If there was such a thing as a resume-off, Sarah would win. There aren't too many people, if anyone, that has a portfolio of brands of this caliber that they've led, but it hasn't always been a smooth ride for Sarah. In fact, she gets squirmy when people read bios because she knows they're not the whole truth.
Sarah keeps it real in this episode. She is very candid about her career, what's gone wrong, why it went wrong, how you can leap frog her lessons and everything in between. She gives invaluable interviewing advice, and we also learn how career trajectories aren't always linear. Sarah recently called a timeout to write her book titled “ExtremeYou - Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat.”, so get your pen and paper or your notes app out, because this one is stacked with takeaways.
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Songwriter, CEO and host of the "Don’t Keep Your Day Job" Podcast, Cathy Heller, is a “Yes and...” person. She's added layers to her career and her livelihood over time; adding things that she loves to do. Rather than just switching gears and completely changing paths, she's actually just added certain things and been able to have a portfolio of different tracks as her career.
One of the things this allows us to understand is that you don't have to necessarily choose just one career focus anymore. You can have a variety of different layers to diversify your skills, passion and interest. When you hear from Cathy in this episode, you will notice that she has such a zest for life and has a lot of valuable advice when it comes to identifying what you are assigned to do in this lifetime, what you're here for and how to find that thing, or that set of things.
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Cindy Eckert has built and sold two pharmaceutical companies and she's the creator of the Little Pink Pill. Cindy exited that company for more than a billion dollars, and in total has $1.5bn worth of exits, but who's counting? Right? Cindy writes her own rules and defines what it means to be a renegade. The woman is unapologetically true to herself and it's serving her very, very well.
Over the last couple of years, Cindy has created and been running The Pink Ceiling, which is the cross between a VC fund, an incubator, and a consulting firm with a focus on women and female entrepreneurs. Cindy was recently quoted in Entrepreneur magazine saying “The injustice I'm fighting with The Pink Ceiling is not only women's limited access to capital, but also their limited access to mentors.” She's also been quoted in Fortune Magazine saying that her investment strategy is to quote "Make other women really f'n rich" end quote. The renegade mentality that this woman has can help anyone, and the things that Cindy shares in this episode are specifically applicable to anyone who's looking to tackle their Why Not Now?
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Tony Hawk is quite possibly the most well known and innovative professional skateboarder on the planet.
Tony turned pro when he was 14 and went on to experience more success than he could’ve ever dreamed of. One unexpected aspect of Tony is that he's an entrepreneur. He has had his own company, Birdhouse, for many years and has a licensed video game that's become a billion dollar franchise.
We talk about business. We talk about how Tony refers to having gone through three generations of haters in the physical and online worlds and his lessons as a parent. The through line for all of this conversation though is that Tony always comes back to skateboarding. That's his passion. That's the transcendent thread here and it's what's allowed him to do really well in other areas. Tony truly sticks to what he loves, which is inspiring in itself.
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Shauna Harrison has her PhD in public health, she's a self proclaimed nerd, hip hop head and yogi. She's basically a movement expert. After Shauna received her PhD and finished years of college, she decided not to pursue the expected route. She did something completely Renegade and switched career paths, but that didn’t mean starting again.
Shauna is one of the original fitness influencers on social media and for those of you who might be feeling like you're not quite sure if you even want to be on social media anymore, you're questioning if it's bringing you any good and if you really struggle with it, this is a really good conversation for you to listen to. Shauna has a philosophy that you'll find very healthy and helpful.
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Miki Agrawal has one of the most intense Why Not Now? moments we’ve ever heard on the show. Miki worked as in investment banker on Wall Street right across from the World Trade Center, and when 09/11 happened, she was supposed to be at work, but slept through her alarm clock. After all of this took place, she decided to pursue her dreams and finally confronted the reality that she was living a life of supposed to instead of meant to.
From that point on, Miki became an entrepreneur developing a variety of different products and innovations. This woman is a true innovator. She's the founder of THINX, Wild & Tushy. Miki created a restaurant concept (Wild) that revolved around gluten free pizza way before anyone was ever talking about gluten free. She also created a product within a category that had only seen three innovations in the 20th century and completely disrupted the category. You'll get a glimpse into Miki’s process, how she vets ideas and why she thinks business is like a burpee. You'll feel her energy. You can literally hear the passion in her voice.
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Amy Porterfield is an online wizard. Truly. She's an online marketing expert, entrepreneur, a podcast host and you're going to want to write down a lot of things she says in this episode. Amy talks about being plagued with the chronic cases of second guessing and shiny object syndrome and that feeling of not enoughness during the phase when she was going out on her own for the first time. She refers to when she was working with the big brands as being a yes girl, always wanting to please, desperate for approval, and then everything changed.
She's become the go-to expert in the online training courses, and email list building fields. It's amazing how much value she offers up in this episode. There are a lot of things that she says that you can take away and do literally today.
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We really put ourselves out there when we share creative ideas and our creative work. The topic of creativity can often times feel heady and wishy washy, because everyone has their own definition of creativity. In this episode we talk through the more tangible aspects of creativity like what to do when you're in a rut or uninspired, the literal tricks for how to keep fresh eyes and change things up, plus unique ways to look at, and deal with, success and failure. Bryan Danielson and I review the book “Creative Quest” By Questlove. It was this month's pick for the Why Not Now? Read A Book Club.
If you haven't read “Creative Quest”, no sweat. You actually don't need to have because Brian and I share all of the highlights and key takeaways, so consider this your cliff notes.
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Imagine working towards something for the first couple of decades of your life and that's all you knew. Then at age 22, it all ends. That path has gone and you have to reinvent a new path. That's what happened to Nastia Liukin. Nastia was born a gymnast and went on to win an Olympic gold medal in 2008. Then four years later, she decided to make a run for the 2012 Olympics.
After a critical fall from the uneven bars, Nastia had a Why Not Now? moment that will give you chills. Nastia reinvented the vision she had for herself and took action. This woman has grit. She's the entrepreneur of a new mentoring app for female athletes called Grander and she's become quite the online influencer and blogger with a following of more than 2 million people. In this episode, Nastia shares her story and we talk about everything from navigating a 180 degree turn in your career to the topic of quitting, body shaming and mentoring.
She also tells us something that her Mom always used to say to her when she wanted to quit, which will have you rethinking your decision when you want to throw in the towel.
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Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation. She’s the creator of the award-winning online show MarieTV with over 38 million views on YouTube with an audience in 195 countries. Marie is an entrepreneur, author and she’s the founder of B-School, an online business school for modern entrepreneurs. One of Marie’s mottos is “Start before your ready.” which is wildly appropriate for the Why Not Now? concept. This episode is jam packed with tactical and practical pieces of wisdom that you can apply to your life right now.
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Captain Liz Clark has done what many of us could only ever imagine to do. She's chosen a journey far from comfort and security, and in this episode she shares what she learned from her internal and external voyage of 20,000 nautical miles in search of surf and self. More than 10 years ago, Liz Clark set out from Santa Barbara, in her boat "Swell", and she headed south. When Liz was nine, she and her family sailed down into Mexico for seven months and that's when she knew what she wanted to do with her life. When she got older, she followed that dream and she tells this story in her recent book swell, and in this episode.
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Captain Liz Clark has done what many of us could only ever imagine to do. She's chosen a journey far from comfort and security, and in this episode she shares what she learned from her internal and external voyage of 20,000 nautical miles in search of surf and self. More than 10 years ago, Liz Clark set out from Santa Barbara, in her boat "Swell", and she headed south. When Liz was nine, she and her family sailed down into Mexico for seven months and that's when she knew what she wanted to do with her life. When she got older, she followed that dream and she tells this story in her recent book swell, and in this episode.
At age 18, on the day before his freshman year final exams, Alex Banayan, author of the acclaimed new book "The Third Door", hacked the TV game show The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it and used the prize money to fund his quest to learn from the world's most successful people.
Alex went on a seven year journey tracking down people like Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jessica Alba and many others. Alex was on a mission to uncover how these individuals broke through and launched their careers. He even chased Larry King down in a grocery store and snuck into Warren Buffet's shareholders' meeting. In his book, "The Third Door" Alex shares all of his lessons.
In this episode we talk about what he learned from all these fascinating people, but what I took away the most is that his story is just as fascinating, and what he has to share is just as valuable, as all of the big names he interviewed. Alex has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and The Business Insider's Most Powerful People Under 30.
Alex is quite the force and he's just getting started.
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Alison Levine went from climbing the corporate ladder to climbing the highest peak on each continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. She was the captain of the first American women's Everest expedition, and the list of her adventurous accomplishments goes on and on. Alison is a New York Times bestselling author, an executive producer and when you listen to Alison, you'll understand why she is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the world. The parallels she draws between mountaineering and business are thought provoking. In this episode, we do a deep dive into leadership, failure and the life threatening danger of standing still.
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What do you get when you combine a professional wrestler who loves to read, and me who knows nothing about wrestling, but also loves to read? You get the Why Not Now? Read a Book Club. Several episodes back, Bryan Danielson was on the show and he mentioned that he reads a book a week. Well, I jokingly suggested starting a book club and we've done it. The first book that we review in this episode is Factfulness by Hans Rosling: 10 Reasons Why We're Wrong About the World and Why Things are Better Than You Think.
I love how books can build bridges so you don't have to have read this first book in order to get value from this conversation. We basically give you the cliff notes.
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Widely considered to be the best big wave surfer in the world, Laird Hamilton is known for having successfully surfed the heaviest waves on the planet. He’s a pioneer in the world of action water sports and the primary influence behind many surfing innovations like tow-in surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and hydrofoil boarding.
In this episode we dissect how Laird makes decisions, his relationship with fear, his parenting style, how he has dealt with nay-sayers all of his life and the advice he would give you on all of these topics.
Laird is also a businessman. He has a variety of apparel and product lines. I took so much away from this conversation with Laird. It made me re-evaluate my relationship with fear and put some of the things I’m scared of into perspective.
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In this episode I talk about what you want to talk about and answer your questions. We cover everything from where to start with Personal Branding to how to identify your Why Not Now? idea and many other topics. I also sprinkle in some of my own personal stories, share my Golden Rule for social media and do a Rapid Fire Round with myself (yep!).
Here are the questions:
How would you find inspiration if you're a complete solo act? What would you do in your why not now moment if you had no real support that understood what you're doing?
Where do I start with personal branding? I have zero steps so far besides mentally picturing what it should include.
When tempted to get down on yourself, what's your go-to means of pulling up and out of that?
I don’t know what my Why Not Now? idea is, where do I start?
Where did you get the idea for your 'pirates vs. ninjas' question during the rapid fire round in each podcast?
I’m going to be doing this more often so if you have any questions reach out on social media (I’m @AmyJoMartin on Instagram, twitter, facebook & LinkedIN) and I’ll answer your questions on the show.
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At age 23, Jenna Kutcher realized she was climbing a ladder that was leaning against the wrong wall and she left her comfy corporate job. Jenna took $300 Craigslist camera and turned it into a 7-figure business. She’s a photographer, podcaster, educator and online influencer. In this episode you’ll hear exactly how Jenna navigated her Why Not Now? moment of leaving her corporate job and starting her own business. She also shares her thoughts on influencer marketing, where it’s going and her top tips for instagram among many other things.
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Kim Motley is the first foreign attorney to litigate in Afghanistan since 2008. She’s also the mother of three and former Mrs. Wisconsin. Kim is considered one of the most effective defense attorneys operating in Afghanistan. Kim's mindset and wisdom have allowed her to navigate impossible situations. She shares these principals in this episode with us and they can apply to nearly any situation you’re going through.
Kim experiences an above-average amount of risk with her job. She's been temporarily detained, accused of running a brothel, accused of being a spy. And she's had a grenade thrown at her office.
Kim Motley’s work and determination are unmatched. She’s a real life superhero and a global investor in human rights.
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Bryan Danielson, also known as Daniel Bryan, is a wildly popular WWE pro wrestler who has held the World Heavyweight Champion title. He has one of the most talked-about wrestling stories in recent history. In 2016 he was forced to retire due to concussion-related injuries but due to his “Why Not Now?” he's now back in the ring. We talk about how this all happened. How he was able to get cleared to wrestle again, what he has learned about the hot topic of concussions and how he navigated conversations with his family about wrestling again.
In this episode, we get to know more about the person behind the personality. Bryan gives us a glimpse into areas of his life that you don’t see on TV. Speaking of TV, you also might know of Bryan from the reality show, Total Bellas. His wife is WWE's Brie Bella. In this episode, Bryan talks about everything from living in his car during his early days of wrestling to what is important to him outside of wrestling, how he scored on his personality test compared to other WWE superstar wrestlers and how many books he reads a year. It’s not everyday I interview a WWE star and I’m glad I got a chance to speak with Bryan.
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Sheri Salata spent 20 years up close and personal with Oprah Winfrey as the Executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show and then co-president of the OWN Network. She learned from the absolute best. Her Why Not Now? moment hit her one day when she realized that many areas of her life hadn’t been tended to and she said she became scared that she was digging her own grave. She didn’t want to just be known as the woman who “for 20 years had a great job”.
Sheri left the career of her dreams to live the life of her dreams. In this episode, Sheri talks about exactly what happened the moment she realized this had to happen and the very first steps she took to navigate this big shift in her life.
Sheri has been named one of Fast Company’s 100 most creative people in business. She is the co-founder of a media company called STORY and she also co-hosts the podcast, “This is 50 with Sheri and Nancy”.
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Danika Brysha is a plus-size model, entrepreneur and icon for taking action. Her career was thriving as a plus-size model until she began to lose weight. She went from being on top earning a healthy six figures a year to getting a pink-slip on her door, going into six-figure debt and living in her parent’s garage. She started a meal-delivery business from nothing and began to work her way back. Recently Danika wrote a check to pay off the final portion of her debt and she’s thriving.
In this episode she talks through what happened the moment she decided to take action and shift from having debt-centric mindset to a mindset of abundance. Danika shares the literal step she took. It’s brilliant and powerful. After doing this one thing, the rest began to fall into place.
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Virginia Grohl, mom of Foo Fighters rockstar Dave Grohl, wrote a book titled From Cradle to Stage. She met with the moms of many rockstars and gathered stories about Dave Matthews, Zac Brown, Amy Winehouse, Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine, Mike D (the Beastie Boys), Kelly Clarkson and the list goes on. What Virginia Grohl uncovered after speaking with all of these rock moms is fascinating.
In this episode Virginia tells us what Dave Grohl was like as a child and the challenges that can come with having highly creative and energetic kids. Virginia, who’s a retired school teacher, shares her thoughts about our education system and also what parents can do when they have a child with explosive energy on their hands.
You’ll find that Virginia is a kick! She’s been know to travel on the tour bus with the rockstars and even crack a beer with them backstage. She’s seen and done a great deal and she’s not stopping.
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Ryan is the author of many books. One in particular, titled Ego is the Enemy, has had a big impact on me. Ryan talks about the difference between being or doing. "Do you want to be the important person or do you want to do the important things?" If you currently lean more toward the "To Be" camp but you want to be in the "To Do" camp, you will learn some specific things you can do to make the shift in this episode. Ryan also tells us about the Why Not Now? moments that led him to intentionally drop out of college and the corporate world. It's tough to sum up Ryan Holiday in a couple of sentences. Let's just say he has a very unique and special mind. This is one of my favorite Why Not Now? conversations because I learned so much.
Ryan has a new book out soon called Conspiracy. You can pre-order now.
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Russ Perry shares how we can live life on an easier level of difficulty. He believes you have to be some form of an addict to become an entrepreneur. Whether that's being addicted to your business, results, recognition, success or alcohol and other substances. In this episode, Russ talks very openly about his path to sobriety, how his addiction almost imploded his life and ruined his marriage - but it didn't. What he managed to do was change his family tree and change his life. As a result of him gaining sobriety and clarity, Russ has gone from freelancing to growing a company called Design Pickle that now generates a half a million dollars a month. Russ's new book, The Sober Entrepreneur is refreshing. It's the ultimate life hack.
You can get Russ's book free on Amazon Kindle the week this episode airs. Or check out Russ Perry's book "The Sober Entrepreneur" on Amazon, visit SoberEntrepreneur.com to get the first chapter for free, and follow Russ on Instagram @RussPerry.
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Darren Rovell is an Emmy award winning sports journalist legend, especially on twitter. With a following of more than 2 million people, and counting, he shares his polarizing personality and snackable sports content all-day everyday. You’ll understand why even he considers himself polarizing when you listen to this episode.
He’s a sports business analyst for ESPN and he’s known for sharing stats and facts that you didn’t know you wanted to know until he tells you them. The guy is a numbers wizard. His work ethic, consistency and mind are unmatched. I’ve known him for almost a decade now and I can’t wait for you to get to know him if you don’t already. And this episode isn’t just for sports fans. Darren’s life journey and operating system is valuable to all of us.
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Chris Guillebeau has traveled to every country on this planet by applying his art of travel hacking. He's an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. His most recent book is called Side Hustle and he hosts The Side Hustle School podcast as well.
In this episode, we talk about Chris’s unique approach to travel. He is a proven voice of authority on travel so his tips are legit. Chris also worked the entire time while visiting the 193 countries and he shares how he managed to do that. He talks about what to do when you have a Why Not Now? idea that keeps popping up in your head. It’s resurfacing for a reason, so take note and take action. He explains how. Lastly, we talk about the difference between being productive in a job vs. happy and fulfilled in a job. Two different things!
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Mel Robbins, Jim Kwik and Lane Wood are not only three of my favorite guests over the past year but I personally selected these clips because they include tangible, tactical takeaways to help us tackle the New Year and prepare ourselves for positive transformation. Mel Robbins is a NY Times best-selling author and a top female speaker in the world. Jim Kwik is a world expert in learning who helps people with speed-reading, memory improvement and how to achieve optimal brain performance. Lane Wood transformed his entire life in less than one year - from his health to where he lives to his love life. He did a complete 180!
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Tony Robbins, Billy Corgan and Van Jones are three of my favorite guests and episodes from this past year. In this new episode we talk through how we can serve as a bridge and bring people together during a time of disconnection. Tony Robbins is arguably the most well-known life strategist out there, Billy Corgan is the face of the wildly successful Smashing Pumpkins and Van Jones is a political voice of authority.
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Actress, Entrepreneur and Mom, Jessica Alba, gets fiercely honest and shares a personal Why Not Now? that she's going through now. She's a Golden Globe nominated actress and founder of The Honest Company which has been valued at more than $1 billion. In this episode she shares thoughts on parenting, growing a business, believing in herself, when to make things happen vs. let them happen, her approach to social media and much more.
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After a tragic loss of a friend, Sebastian Terry did some reflecting and asked himself, 'Am I happy?'. His answer was no. Next, he wrote down a list of 100 things that he always wanted to achieve. Over the past 10 years, checking items off his list has become his full-time job. A few of the things on his list included marrying a stranger in Las Vegas and delivering a baby. What Sebastian realized throughout this process is that he gained the most happiness from helping other people check items off their own list. He’s written a book about his adventure and he’s even been in an TV show. His next goal is to develop a way to scale this concept and create a marketplace for people helping one another.
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By age 18, Dr. Tererai Trent was a mother of four and she had no education. She wrote her dreams down on a piece of paper and buried it in the earth to grow. Today, Tererai has her Ph.D and she’s built 11 schools for girls in Zimbabwe where she's from.
In this episode, we learn about two types of hunger. The Little Hunger, which is what you seek for instant gratification, and The Great Hunger, which is what gives your life purpose. Tererai walks us through how to identify our Great Hunger.
Her new book, The Awakened Woman, has a chapter called Reclaiming your voice. I ask Tererai about her thoughts on the current paradigm shift we’re witnessing with women breaking their silence. She has a unique point-of-view on how women can choose to be accountable for contributing toward a solution versus being pegged as a victim.
- Tererai talks about the moment she decided to write her dreams down and bury them. Why did she do this and what was her thought-process.
- The question you should ask yourself if you want to identify your Great Hunger which will make your life more meaningful.
- What happened when Dr. Tererai went on The Oprah Show.
- Tererai's perspective on the current groundswell of women speaking up.
- What Tererai did after Oprah told her she doesn't write book forewards. (Eventually she wrote one for Tererai.)
- Advice Tererai would give to her younger self.
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- How an argument with a mate led to Gay's Why Not Now? moment which allowed him to identify a pattern and it changed his life.
- The three sacred things Gay decided he wanted in a relationship.
- Gay shares the four steps that allow you to solve any problem.
- The danger of unexpressed creative potential.
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Maren Kate Donovan has some invaluable advice to offer as a result of her personal experience. In 2015, Maren was running her company, Zirtual, which had an $11-million run-rate and appeared to be very healthy. Due to some factors that Maren speaks about very candidly in this episode, the company suddenly came to a halt and had to let go of all its 400+ employees. How does this type of situation happen overnight? Maren will explain. She also talks about what she did next and how she got through the situation. As I’ve mentioned many times on the show, I feel strongly that entrepreneurs share their stories and lessons in order to pay them forward so other people can avoid the same mistakes. I appreciate Maren being vulnerable and doing just that.
Notes from this episode:
- How a Why Not Now? moment led to Maren starting her first company.
- Maren talks about the process of raising money and its impact on the core business daily operations.
- What it means to be "growing broke" and how to prevent the situation.
- Maren explains the three factors that brought Zirtual down.
- What Maren did to recover from the intense situation.
- Maren's new company and the very first step she took when deciding to green light her idea.
- What keeps Maren up at night.
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CJ Prober is the COO of GoPro. The GoPro brand is beloved by their customers and fans. What many of us don’t know is that after going public a couple years ago, GoPro took a downward turn and they struggled on Wall Street to a point where CJ himself said they "were in crisis mode". This January, CJ took the COO helm at GoPro and he was tasked with turning the ship around. No pressure, right? Imagine that. CJ talks very honestly about this process, what caused the struggle for the company and what they did to turn their numbers around. Prior to GoPro, CJ was an executive at Electronic Arts. I asked CJ what has been the most interesting use of GoPro he’s witnessed and … it’s pretty unique! You’ll have to hear about it from him.
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- Kate talks about a Why Not Now? moment that instilled fear and how she's grateful for that feeling.
- Kate shares her experience in writing the book, What Made Maddy Run.
- After a great deal of research, Kate talks about the fact that there isn't one solo factor that caused Maddy's situation.
- Kate and I talk about the role social media plays in the overall mental health of our society.
- What keeps Kate up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas? Who's tougher according to Kate?
- What advice would Kate tell her younger self?
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Van Jones is a CNN political contributor, NY Times best-selling author and he worked in the White House as an advisor to President Obama. He’s known for being the voice of reason for both red and blue states during the 2016 election. Van has a brand new book out called Beyond The Messy Truth. He’s a social entrepreneur, a Yale-educated attorney and he’s been deemed one of the most influential people in the world according to TIME Magazine. I’ve recently gotten to know Van and I have a strong appreciation for his ability to serve as a bridge for opposing opinions. We need a lot more of that in this world.
- Van talks about why he believes America is so divided and what we can do to begin bridging the divide.
- The unique circumstances that led Van to meeting Prince (the artist) and becoming very close friends.
- Van describes what it was like leaving the White House and what he did immediately following.
- Why Van has both Republican and Democratic Presidential Candidates endorsing his book.
- Van shares his perspective on gun laws.
- Pirates or Ninjas. Who's tougher?
- What keeps Van up at night?
- What advice would Van tell his younger self?
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In this episode Christian Schauf and I dissect his experience on Shark Tank to pitch his Uncharted Supply Co. From the steps he took to get on the show to his strategy for making it in front of the sharks, what it’s like to be standing behind those intimidating double doors before you walk into the tank and what the process was really like behind the scenes. Christian has been to Iraq 40x bringing music and entertainment to the troops, he started a cider company, a survival products company and he’s toured as a musician among other things. He might just be the World’s most interesting man.
- Christian shares that most of his Why Not Now? moments have been to let something go or stop doing something in order to make space for something new.
- Christian talks about the power of entrepreneurs identifying open Market Space vs. looking at a crowded Market Place.
- Christian has had a colorful journey, involved in a diverse set of industries. We talk about his zone of genius vs. zone of excellence.
- What's it like to go through the Shark Tank experience? How did Christian get on the show? What was his strategy and what was the process like?
- Christian shares a new Why Not Now? that nobody has ever talked about on the show and it has nothing to do with business.
- Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher according to Christian?
- What advice would Christian give his younger self?
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Ross Martin has one of the most creative and strategic minds out there. He spent 13 years as a top executive at Viacom and recently started his own agency, Blackbird. Ross has guided countless household name brands, helping them innovate and create impact. I never know what guests are going to say when I ask them to share their Why not now moment. In this episode, Ross exercises a "Why Not Now?” moment on the show and shares a few really tough experiences that he hasn’t talked about before publicly.
- Ross talks about Operating Systems vs. Belief Systems. What's the difference? Why do you need a belief system?
- A very rare diagnosis leaves Ross in a place where the sound of his own voice was too much to bare.
- Ross shares the building blocks of his identity, purpose and mission.
- Ross talks about having "bodies of work" vs. linear career paths.
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Dan Reynolds is the Imagine Dragons front man and lead vocalist. The band has sold more than 27 million singles and 9 million albums. Their recent album, Evolve, went gold in less than a month and it continues to rise as they tour the globe. They’re kinda a big deal. But they haven’t always been. Dan shares things in this show that he hasn't talked about publicly before. If you want a glimpse behind the curtains and get to know the down-to-earth person behind the rockstar, you’re in for a treat.
- The Why Not Now? moment when Dan decided to drop out of college and pursue music full time.
- Dan talks about the phase before the fame when the band hustled and played in Las Vegas lounges.
- The various non-musical routes Dan explored during college.
- The very first song Dan wrote in middle school.
- We dissect the song 'Thunder' on the new Evolve album and talk through the meaning.
- The evolution of the band name. It wasn't always 'cool' and some of Dan's friends made fun of the name.
- Dan talks about going through a spiritual crisis and how it led to a massive realization.
- What Dan attributes to him having the healthiest year of his life.
- Dan's current Why Not Now? decision to be a vocal ally for the LGBTQ community as a spotlighted Mormon.
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Three of my favorite Renegades, who happen to be women. Arianna Huffington, Founder of Huffington Post and Thrive Global. Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach in the NFL and Sophia Amoruso, founder of NastyGal and GirlBoss.
- Arianna Huffington talks about Silicon Valley's "bro culture" and her solution for changing the "always on" celebrated mentality.
- Arianna talks about the moment she knew it was time to move on from Huffington Post.
- Sophia Amoruso talks about the imbalance of funding for female entrepreneurs and ways women can thrive during the fundraising process.
- Dr. Jen Welter shares her Why Not Now? story and lessons which led to her becoming the first female NFL coach.
If you enjoyed these short snackable soundbites, check out the full episodes with Arianna Huffington, Sophia Amoruso and Dr. Jen Welter.
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JP Sears is a brilliant blend of comedy and spirituality. He has generated over 100 million views on his "How to be Ultra Spiritual" parody videos. In this episode JP gives us a peek behind the curtains and talks about how this ultra spotlight happened.
- JP shares a Why Not Now? moment that resulted in his very first comedy video.
- Advice for those who only let certain aspects of themselves show up in professionally.
- Why you should always bet on yourself.
- How JP maintains a healthy relationship with technology.
- JP's current Why Not Now? decision.
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Former Navy SEAL and base-jumping world-record holder Andy Stumpf is an expert in calculated risk. He shares how his years of military SEAL training and his fearless livelihood applies to the question of Why Not Now?
- Andy tells us how Why Not Me? and Why Not Now? are common themes in SEAL training.
- What do combat leadership and business leadership have in common?
- What's a wing suit!? And how does Andy fly 18 miles through the air in one?
- Andy talks about the being tied to success vs. tied to a plan.
- Knowing the difference between your circle of influence and your circle of concern can set you free.
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Mel Robbins is an expert on leadership and defeating doubt. She’s a thought-leader on thinking less and taking more action. Mel is an Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse. She shows us how counting down from five can help you tackle your Why Not Now? and literally change your life in five seconds.
- Mel shares exactly when her Why Not Now? moment hit as she sat in the audience at an Oprah Winfrey event.
- How changing career paths or “swim lanes” has worked for Mel as she navigated from being a litigator to a handful of other professions.
- Using your own internal “gauge” as your guide for what to do and who to spend time with.
- What is the 5-second rule? How to apply the rule.
- We discuss the power of listening to your inner wisdom and exactly how to do this.
- Mel’s very new, never shared before, “Why Not Now?” moment.
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Rehan Choudhry is all things beautiful. He's the founder of A Beautiful Perspective and the Life Is Beautiful festival. As his good friend, I've witnessed him experience life's beautiful mess. He's seen some very high highs and very low lows over the past few years. We've been on a similar rollercoaster ride and both found ourselves no longer aligned with the "founder" seat we created. We discuss how he's navigating through life's beautiful mess both personally and professionally. He doesn't hold back. We hear the "fall 7 times and stand up 8" inspirational quotes but we don't talk about HOW to do this and WHAT made us fall. Rehan shares those details. I admire his fierce bravery. I'm proud to be along for the ride on his new venture, A Beautiful Perspective, which just launched. He's building a world-changing community by bridging the virtual world (media platform) and physical world (live events).
- Rehan shares a messy Why Not Now? that involved leaving the successful company he founded and starting over from scratch.
- Rehan dissects exactly how and when his ego took over and he lost sight of his original intentions with his first company.
- We discuss situations where the founder of a company is no longer aligned with the company they built.
- How to mobilize the social issue marches and protests into good, positive action that creates change.
- We discuss the state of the music festival industry. How festivals originated and why they were started juxtaposed with where they are today. From Woodstock's youthful movement of activism to Coachella's Utopia environment lacking empowerment and taking action. Where does Rehan's new company fit in and what is he intending to re-create?
- How a shift in media and live events can impact the horrendous teenage suicide percentages.
- Rehan's first live event: The Emerge Music + Impact Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
- How Rehan keeps his mind healthy.
- Rehan's recent “Why Not Now?” moment.
- What Rehan is reading right now and his all-time favorite book?
- What keeps Rehan up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Rehan's opinion?
- What advice Rehan would give to his younger self?
Reference Links and Books:
- Follow A Beautiful Perspective via their website, Instagram, Twitter & Facebook,
- Follow Rehan on Twitter, LinkedIN, Instagram & Facebook
- Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
- Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace
- Thrive by Arianna Huffington
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Tom Jolly is responsible for overseeing The New York Times newspaper as the Associate Masthead Editor. He's witnessed a great deal of change over the past two decades at The Times. We talk about everything from the evolution of journalism to alternative facts, real-time fact checking and how to disconnect and keep your mind healthy. Tom led the committee charged with reorganizing the newsroom to separate print and digital production operations, served as Night Editor responsible for integrating the digital and print reports and held the Sports Editor helm for eight years.
- Tom shares the Why Not Now? moment that helped transform The New York Times.
- How some Why Not Now? moments are a slow build that brew under the surface before becoming an "ah-ha" moment.
- Tom explains how journalism has evolved over the past decade and past year since as a result of the election season.
- How does a gigantic organization like The New York Times remain agile and innovative in a time of real-time fact checking and news reporting?
- Tom speaks to our society's blurred lines between entertainment and news.
- Is the sky blue? We discuss the emerging trending topic of alternative facts & fake news.
- How Tom keeps his mind healthy.
- How does a leader at The New York Times actually disconnect in order to reset their mind?
- Tom's recent “Why Not Now?” moment.
- What Tom is reading right now and his all-time favorite book?
- What keeps Tom up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Tom's opinion?
- What advice Tom would give to his younger self?
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- Follow Tom on Twitter, LinkedIN & Facebook
- The Wright Brothers by David McCollough
- Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
- Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- So, Anyway by John Cleese (autobiography)
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Siri is a former 2x World Champion and #1 ranked triathlete in the world. Yet this episode has nothing to do with swimming, biking, running or winning medals. Siri explains how athletics have helped her get out of her own head and learn to love herself. At age 23, she could barely swim and she entered a race and now realizes it stemmed from an intense hunger to be comfortable being alone with herself. Her ability to share her story and lessons so they're applicable to your life and mine is truly special. She's as real as it gets.
- Siri shares the Why Not Now? moment that shaped her adult life.
- Why Siri's journey has very little to do with triathlons.
- Why we often confuse the need for external vs. internal changes to make us happy.
- We discuss the concept of hunger and success. Can you train someone to have that intense drive? How do you unleash your own hunger?
- What it means to live authentically according to Siri.
- How Siri keeps her mind healthy.
- Siri's recent "Why Not Now?" moment.
- What Siri is reading right now and her all-time favorite book?
- What keeps Siri up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Siri's opinion?
- What advice Siri would give to her younger self?
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Co-founder of Tory Burch LLC, founder & CEO Burch Creative Capital, a private investment company. Chris has also partnered with Ellen DeGeneres to create her ED by Ellen fashion and home goods brand. He's is a creative wizard. Now a billionaire, Chris shares his life-long entrepreneurial journey and some advice for people who pitch him their ideas. We talk about his areas of focus for future investments and industries that have caught his eye.
- Chris shares a Why Not Now? moment that shaped his career.
- Why Chris views fear as a positive thing when evaluating entrepreneurs.
- How getting straight F's in grade school and listening to talk radio at night led to his current path.
- The very beginning of Tory Burch LLC.
- Pet peeves Chris has for people who are pitching him to invest in their companies.
- What it's like to collaborate with Ellen DeGeneres.
- How Chris keeps his mind healthy.
- Something Chris has been thinking about and now he's asking himself, “Why Not Now?”
- What Chris is listening to right now.
- What keeps Chris up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Chris's opinion?
- What advice Chris would give to his younger self.
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Mental health and suicide. Topics we rarely discuss. I share a personal story, a unique clip of Chris Cornell sharing his thoughts on the topic and the most powerful Why Not Now? conversation I have heard yet by Billy Corgan which saved his life. Why Not reach out if we need help working through something? Why Not reach out if we notice someone could use our help working through something? Why Not change the stigma?
There's a specific application of this topic for entrepreneurs. Our society has encouraged us to take the leap as entrepreneurs. And we have. The idea of launching a start-up has been romanticized. Rightfully so, in many cases. The freedom to design your own day and determine the fate of your own business is enlightening. Here’s the secret that we never tend to talk about though: the ups, the downs, the stress, the lack of sleep and the weight of the world on your shoulders can easily leave you lonely. The freedom we have as business owners can leave us comfortless. Speaking from experience, there have been times when the entrepreneurial road is quite dark and desolate. Here's my letter to Entrepreneurs.
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Suzy Welch is a co-founder of the Jack Welch Management Institute, Today Show contributor, New York Times best-selling author of three books and she's on the board of the National Humane Society of the United States. Busy! Suzy talks about how most of her Why Not Now? decisions have been made in tandem with her husband Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric.
Show Notes:
- Suzy shares how a big business decision was sparked from a personal Why Not Now? moment.
- How Suzy keeps her mind healthy.
- Suzy talks about a future Why Not Now? idea that involves going into business with her daughter.
- The criteria Suzy and Jack Welch use for making business decisions.
- How fear and confusion are often due to a of lack of organizing principals.
- What is Suzy reading?
- What keeps Suzy up at night?
- What advice Suzy would give to her younger self.
- Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
- Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
- In the Dark Room by Susan Faludi
- Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
- Follow Suzy on Twitter & Instagram
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Danielle LaPorte is a No BS kinda gal. That's why I dig her. Through tough love, wit, comedy and compassion, Danielle helps you help yourself. Americans spend $11 Billion a year on the pursuit of happiness. Danielle and I talk through how you can decide for yourself exactly what's needed in your life. She's a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur and Renegade.
Show Notes:
- Danielle shares how and why she lives a life full of Why Notting. So much so that sometimes she has to say to herself, "Why Not wait?" on certain ideas.
- The question Danielle immediately asks herself after Why Not Now? WHEN? She gives the idea a birthdate.
- How to conduct a self-help audit. Do you really need that new book or to hire that person to tell you what you think?
- How Danielle and Stephen Colbert are a lot alike.
- I apply 'business speak' to Danielle's esoteric philosophies.
- What questions to ask yourself if you're tired of grasping, chasing, clinging, grinding and living on the edge.
- Danielle attended a meeting at the White House and smuggled ____ into her bra. (How's that for a teaser!?)
- How Danielle keeps her mind healthy.
- What is Danielle reading?
- What keeps Danielle up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Danielle's opinion?
- What advice Danielle would give to her younger self.
- White Hot Truth by Danielle Laporte (Pre order before May 16th!)
- Buried Treasures by Guru Singh
- Worth It by Amanda Steinberg
- Follow Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
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More than 27% of the internet is powered by Matt Mullenweg's creation. Matt is the Founder and CEO of Automatic, the parent company of Wordpress. At age 33, he's a tech powerhouse yet he remains humble and willing to share his learnings along his journey. In this episode Matt shares takeaways from growing his company, tips on when to consider raising money and the filters questions he uses when making various business decisions.
- Matt shares a Why Not Now? moment that became a defining point in the growth of his company.
- What questions to ask yourself if you're considering fundraising for your company and taking on investors.
- How Matt chooses his business partners.
- Matt shares something he does in effort to lead a more efficient and effective day.
- How Matt keeps his mind healthy.
- What is Matt reading?
- What keeps Matt up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Matt's opinion?
- What advice Matt would give to his younger self.
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
- Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
- The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy
- Follow Matt on Twitter & Instagram
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Oprah calls her a hero. At age 19, Amy Purdy was given a 2% chance to live after being diagnosed with meningitis. Due to a lack of circulation, she lost her legs below the knees. After this life-altering experience, Amy, now 37, has gone on to become a Paralympian snowboard champion, ABC's Dancing With The Stars runner-up, author, speaker and co-founder of non-profit Adaptive Action Sports. Amy knows all about adversity and she's an icon for resilience. In this episode we discuss tangible tips and tools Amy uses when faced with challenging times.
- Amy shares a Why Not Now? moment that changed her life.
- How the scariest and most uncomfortable experiences end up being the most valuable.
- Tactical steps Amy takes when she's faced with adversity.
- After a recent serious health scare, Amy shares exactly what she did and said to herself in order to stay positive and push through.
- How Amy keeps her mind healthy.
- Something Amy has been thinking about and now she's asking herself, "Why Not Now?"
- What is Amy reading?
- What keeps Amy up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher in Amy's opinion?
- What advice Amy would give to her younger self.
- On My Own Two Feet by Amy Purdy
- Breakthrough Experience by John Demartini
- Follow Amy on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram
- Amy's website
- Amy's non-profit Adaptive Action Sports
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Liz Powers is the co-founder of ArtLifting, one of the most innovative companies out there (in my opinion). She's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur. Her for profit, do-good and do-well, company helps homeless and disabled individuals sell their artwork so they can put a roof over their heads and access new opportunity. ArtLifting has built the solution to a problem into their product. Their economic model is the way of the future. Liz boot-strapped the company to six figures and now has investors like Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes. Liz has been featured on national TV programs like the TODAY show. Some of her clients include Google and Staples. And she's just getting started!
- Liz shares a Why Not Now? moment that resulted in the launch of her company.
- Liz talks through the difference between a non-profit and a for profit + for purpose (benefit corp) company.
- The benefits of "do good and do well" double bottomline benefit corporations.
- How Liz got her start, bootstrapping with $4k and zero outside funding for the first phase of the company.
- Biggest challenges for benefit corporations.
- The marketing upside for do good, do well companies.
- Liz describes the qualities she admires in her mentor.
- What is Liz reading?
- What keeps Liz up at night?
- What advice Liz would give to her younger self.
- Follow Liz on Twitter & LinkedIN
- ArtLifting website
- Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
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IN-Q is a multi-platinum winning songwriter, National Slam Poetry champion and incredible spoken word performer. He's written songs for Disney, Selena Gomez and many other artists. In-Q, short for In Question, writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large. Show Notes:
- IN-Q shares a Why Not Now? moment that took place after losing a parent and it has changed each and every day since.
- How In-Q uses geography and travel to serve his creativity.
- IN-Q performs an impromptu spoken word piece that he's never shared before.
- How IN-Q got his name.
- How storytelling, using spoken word, can create empathy.
- What IN-Q is reading and his all-time favorite book.
- What keeps IN-Q up at night?
- Pirates or ninjas, who's tougher according to IN-Q?
- What advice IN-Q would give to his younger self.
- Follow IN-Q on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.
- IN-Q's website
- The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
- Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
- Unshakable by Tony Robbins
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Jim Kwik teaches people how to learn. He's a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. Jim had a brain injury when he was very young which caused learning disabilities and then he went on to become a master of the brain. His clients include Nike, Harvard, GE, Virgin and Singularity University. As the CEO and Founder of Kwik Learning, Jim even taught me how to speed read! Show Notes:
- Jim describes how a brain injury at age 5 eventually led to his most profound Why Not Now? moment.
- We hear step-by-step exactly what happened the day Jim changed his life by asking himself Why Not Now?
- We discuss the power of asking good questions.
- Why after 25 years of intentionally not scaling his work, Jim is now evaluating ways to do so.
- Jim's current Why Not Now? moment was sparked after a near-death experience.
- How Jim keeps his mind healthy.
- What is Jim reading right now? All-time favorite book?
- What keeps Jim up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher according to Jim?
- What advice Jim would give his younger self?
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She's the woman behind Huffington Post, founder of Thrive Global and author of countless books. Arianna Huffington is one of the world's most powerful & influential women according to Forbes. In 2011, AOL acquired Huffington Post for $315 million and Arianna recently stepped down from the company to start a new company. Arianna shares the Why Not Now? moment when she decided to leave the company that bares her name. Show Notes:
- Arianna's Why Not Now? moment happened immediately after she collapsed from exhaustion.
- How we can change our perspective around accepting burnout as a necessary price of success.
- The power of remembering that death is inevitable.
- The data behind sleep, how technology gets in the way of our sleep and how we can change that.
- Arianna explains how Silicon Valley's macho corporate culture must change & how it can change.
- Twelve years ago, Arianna put citizen journalism on the map. What's next for the evolution of media?
- How Arianna keeps her mind healthy.
- Why Arianna left the Huffington Post - her recent Why Not Now? moment.
- What is Arianna reading right now? All-time favorite book?
- What keeps Arianna up at night?
- What advice Arianna would give her younger self?
- Follow Arianna Huffington on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook.
- Irresistible by Adam Alter
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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An unexpected prompt caused Lane Wood to change nearly every aspect of his life in a matter of months. He came out as gay, moved, became healthy and transformed his outlook. Born in conservative Oklahoma and once a pastor at his church, Lane shares exactly how he navigated out of the closet. Turns out, we are all in some sort of closet. Coming out is just a difficult conversation. A closet is no place to live. For anyone. Show Notes:
- Lane's series of Why Not Now? moments that happened after an unexpected prompt.
- The first time Lane told someone he was gay and the conversations that happened after.
- How Lane learned to follow his one internal GPS one step at a time.
- What else has changed in Lane's life?
- How Lane keeps his mind healthy.
- Lane's current Why Not Now?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Lane?
- What keeps Lane up at night?
- What advice Lane would give to his younger self?
- Follow Lane Wood on Twitter
- Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
- Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fu*k by Mark Manson
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He's one of the most accomplished sports business execs. Scott O'Neil is the CEO of the NHL's NJ Devils, NBA's Philadelphia 76'ers AND the Prudential Center. (Yes, all three at the same time.) He's spent time as the President of Madison Square Garden and SVP at the National Basketball Association. I met Scott while working in the NBA and I've always been drawn to his contagious energy and unique leadership style. In this episode, we discuss everything from leadership to company culture to the secret of life - just to name a few of many topics. Show Notes:
- Scott's Why Not Now? moment happened when he left Madison Square Garden and added a new filter to how he evaluates opportunities on his career path.
- How Scott continues to grow company revenue despite the team's performance on the court and/or ice.
- Scott's unique formula for company culture. His goal is to create the greatest place to work in the world.
- How Scott motivates his employees (the majority are millennials).
- As a leader, Scott talks about how he manages standing up for what he believes while not falling down the slippery slope of the polarizing political rhetoric. He also shares how he empowers his staff to stand up for what they believe.
- A large percentage of Scott's leadership team are women. Scott shares his approach to empowering women.
- Scott shares his experience attending Harvard (also he has delivered a commencement speech!)
- Tips for running a great meeting.
- Scott reveals the secret to life. (NBD)
- How Scott keeps his mind healthy.
- Scott's current Why Not Now?
- Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Scott?
- What keeps Scott up at night?
- What advice Scott would give to his younger self?
- Follow Scott on Twitter
- Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
- The No Asshole Rule by Robert Sutton
- Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
- Men of Honor by David Robbins
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Erik Wahl redesigned his internal operating system in effort to live the American Dream instead of continuing to live the American Nightmare. Erik is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, TED speaker, No 1 bestselling author and creativity scientist. He's one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today. On stage, Erik's speed painting and audience engagement acts as a metaphor for innovation and risk. Show Notes:
- Erik's Why Not Now? moment happened when he went to having “everything” financially to nothing financially. He talks about how he changed his operating system from scarcity to abundance.
- Erik and his wife put a unique safety net in place before taking the big leap.
- How Erik was able to draw upon his foundation of analytics and discipline when pursuing art.
- The American Dream vs. The American Nightmare
- Erik shares exactly what he does before he takes the stage to perform and how he learned to connect with his audience on an emotional level.
- How Erik keeps his mind healthy.
- Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Erik?
- What keeps Erik up at night?
- What advice Erik would give to his younger self?
- Erik Wahl's New Book: The Spark and the Grind
- Follow Erik on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
- The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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Suzy Batiz is the founder of Poo-Pourri, a $300 million company. Her story is full of Resilience and resonance. She's navigated through two bankruptcies and now she says she does nothing to make money, yet she has a lot of money because it's a side effect. She's not ready to sell because she's still having fun. Show Notes:
- Suzy’s Why Not Now? is to build her own personal brand. She talks about why she was resistant to build her personal brand. She has overcome her own insecurities and social conditioning. "Being humble doesn’t mean don’t let your light shine.”
- Suzy’s gives specific advice to anyone who is ready to take a first step in starting a company, ready to walk the bridge between dreaming and doing.
- How and what to pay attention to in order to decide if your entrepreneurial idea is right for you.
- The science behind our internal GPS system also sometimes referred to as “intuition”. What cellular biologists have taught Suzy about the basic physics around resonance and constructive interference. Two energy waves that are on similar wave paths create more energy than they do apart is resonance.
- Suzy talks about how the wildly successful Poo~Pourri has never had a business plan and why.
- Suzy shares the Why Not Now? moments when she has turned down offers to sell her company.
- Having been through bankruptcy twice, Suzy talks about what it’s like to rebuild and what kept her going.
- Suzy tells us about the very moment Poo~Pourri was discovered as a solution for bathroom odor and the very next step that followed.
- We discuss the difference in finding purpose in a company vs. purpose in a product. Two very different things. Suzy talks about her company’s Poo~mandments.
- How Suzy keeps her mind healthy.
- Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Suzy?
- Suzy'a favorite book, what keeps her up at night and advice she'd give to her younger self.
- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Follow Suzy on Facebook and Twitter
- Follow Poo~Pourri on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Suzy's book Radical Resonance is in the works follow her for updates on publishing date.
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Well known for his famous Supersize Me documentary, Morgan Spurlock is a talented writer, director and producer. Show Notes:
- Morgan’s Why Not Now? moment involves drinking at a bar with an investor who wrote him a $250k check that he put in his sock.
- Morgan shares his favorite hangover cure.
- How we can create empathy through storytelling.
- Morgan shares how marching and protests can be more impactful through.
- The power of "showing your scars".
- Morgan shares advice for anyone who wants to become a film-maker and they’re ready to take the first step.
- We discuss the current media environment and mix of distribution outlets.
- How Morgan keeps his mind healthy.
- The benefits of having walking meetings.
- Morgan’s shares his current Why Not Now? (Personal and professional).
Rapid Fire Round:
- Morgan’s all-time favorite book & what he’s reading now.
- What keeps Morgan up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas? Who’s tougher in Morgan’s opinion.
- What advice would Morgan give to his younger self?
- Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
- Follow Morgan Spurlock on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- Media Paradigm Shift article by Amy Jo
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More than 50 million people in 100 countries have been empowered by Tony Robbins. He's a New Times bestselling author, philanthropist and an intense force of nature. We talk about money, politics, leadership, empathy, pirates & ninjas and how Tony keeps his mind healthy. Tony explains how we can live in a state of now.
Show Notes:
- Tony shares a dark Why Not Now? moment from his childhood that changed his life trajectory.
- How Tony can walk into a situation with zero expertise in a certain area and put himself in a state of certainty.
- How not giving yourself an "out" is a strategy. "If you want to own the island, burn your boats."
- I confess my Why Not Now? which involves financial planning.
- Tony talks about his new book, Unshakable. Why he wrote it, who he wrote it for and how it differs from others.
- We discuss millennial's resistance to investing in the stock market and it's long-term effects.
- How we can create empathy during a time of such divide.
- Tony's lunch with George W. Bush and their discussion around current politics.
- Trump's communication style.
- Tony tells us about a specific time when he strongly disagreed with President Obama in a public setting.
- How Tony Robbins keeps his mind healthy.
- Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Tony Robbins?
- What it means to live in a state of NOW and how we can achieve this.
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Known as the face of the wildly successful Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, shares stories and ideas you've likely never heard. Whether you're a fan or not, this conversation will get you thinking. It's one of my favorite conversations yet. In effort to seek inspiration to write new music, Billy is spending 30 days on the road traveling in an RV to visit small towns and connect with people who see the world just a little bit differently.
Notes:
- Billy shares a profound Why Not Now? moment when he was 25 years old. (This had me in tears.)
- What happened the morning Billy wrote "Today" which became one of his biggest hits.
- The ironic impact Nirvana and Pearl Jam had on Billy's personal and professional trajectory.
- What led up to a moment when Billy unlocked his own creative genius and resulted in a decade-long creative "dizzying" run.
- Billy's thoughts on mind over mastery and the importance of perspective.
- The #ThirtyDays project. What it is and why Billy set out to travel the country for 30 days in an RV.
- What Billy considers to be the measure of true spirituality.
- Billy's literal experience of "rockstar" happiness. One of the three components of happiness according to scientists. How it evolved to a more sustainable happiness and sense of purpose.
- Billy's creative process. How he engineers an environment that fosters a creative state.
- How Billy views empathy and the most effective way to become empathetic.
- Billy shares his current Why Not Now? It will take place when he turns 50 years old on March 17. 2017.
- Billy's favorite book.
- What keeps Billy up at night?
- Pirates or Ninjas? Who is tougher according to Billy.
- What advice Billy would give to his younger self.
- What Billy would say to someone who might be experiencing a very dark moment of despair, similar to what he went through 25 years ago. (His Why Not Now? moment mentioned at the beginning of the show.)
- Great Gatsby by F. Scott. Fitzgerald (Billy's all-time favorite book)
- Video of Taos, New Mexico pop up concert mentioned in episode
- David Lagana's Why Not Now? story as mentioned in episode
- Find Billy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Aleena Valdez is a 13-year old entrapreneur and philanthropist. After presenting her Powerpoint business plan to her family in order to receive funding, she's started her own business at age 11. That's when she decided she wanted to give back too. Aleena now donates a portion of her proceeds to kids living with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Last year she donated more than $1,000. Aleena and I created a leadership conference for young girls called Girls For Progress. The first one took place in Phoenix (2016). This year, we're expanding the footprint by taking the conference to Austin as well.
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Gabby Reece is known for her successful professional volleyball career but the 6’ 3” powerhouse wears many hats as a model, fitness leader, TV host and mom as well. We talk through several key times when Gabby has applied her unique Why Not Now? decision-making process, which is quite formulaic. How she navigates through the decision to give up a for sure thing for an unknown has elevated her success on many occasions. She also talks about making co-decisions with her pro surfer husband, Laird Hamilton.
Notes:
- Gabby shares a variety of Why Not Now? moments ranging from her college years up to last year.
- When making key decisions, Gabby breaks the situation down to several buckets like time, money and impact on relationships.
- How Gabby has used her voice via social media and the traditional media follows suit by reporting on her content.
- The various sides of humility, from no better than to no less than.
- How Gabby changes her vernacular in order to keep her mind healthy.
- Gabby describes how there’s a subconscious and conscious side of her “Why”. Why she does what she does.
- A Why Not Now? that Gabby is currently pursuing.
- All-time favorite book.
- What keeps her up at night?
- What advice Gabby would share with her younger self.
- Sapiens by https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191145
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- Adam shares how his What Now? moment turned into a Why Not Now? moment
- The idea of success and generosity coexisting vs. waiting to "give back" until you've reached a certain level of wealth or success.
- The process Adam went through to determine if his future included springboard diving.
- Adam explains the difference between Givers, Takers and Matchers and how they impact our online environment.
- Unlocking Vuja de moments which can lead to big ideas (like Uber)
- Adam's new Why Not Now? (This is one of my favorites so far.)
Books & Videos Mentioned:
- Option B: Adam Grant & Sheryl Sandberg (releases late April 2017)
- Forward by Abby Wambach
- Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives: by Tim Harford
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
- Give and Take by Adam Grant
- The Originals by Adam Grant
- TED Talk: The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers
- TED Talk: Are You a Giver or a Taker?
- Follow Adam on Twitter
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Simon Sinek, Chris Sacca, Tony Hsieh & Sophia Amoruso. My favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Visionary Simon Sinek, The "Why" Guy, talks about his own Why Not Now? moment and sheds his insight on the process. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and angel investor, Chris Sacca, shares when he left his top-notch job at Google and everyone else thought he was nuts. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, lets us in on a decision-making tips that can apply to your own Why Not Now? I will be using this trick for years to come! And Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal Founder, tells us how she not only asked Why Not Now? when getting her company started but also Why Not Me? She went from a College Campus ID checker to the cover of Forbes.
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- We talk through Shannon's Why Not Now moment, when her mom asked her if she wanted to manage her dad's legacy.
- If Shannon could ask her dad or tell her dad one more thing. What would that be?
- The huge challenge Shannon faced at the very beginning of her role in managing her dad's brand.
- Shannon's favorite Bruce Lee quote
- How does the Bruce Lee philosophy apply to entrepreneurs?
- Shannon talks about harmonious individuality.
- Shannon's new Why Not Now? (I've been so excited about this!)
Books & Websites Mentioned:
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck
- Bruce Lee Website
- Bruce Lee Foundation
- Bruce Lee Podcast
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- Joel's Why Not Now? moment. Choosing between law school or journalism. The factors that came into play when deciding between the two very difference paths.
- What happened when Joel interviewed Ellen Degeneres about the lesbian fish in the Finding Dory movie.
- Joel reached out to an internet troll, who had been trolling him for a long time, and invited her to lunch. They met up! How did it go down?
- The time George Clooney came to dinner at Joel's home and they ended up in the attic with a flashlight.
- Joel shares the best writing tips I've ever come across.
- We discuss writer's block. It's not a thing according to Joel. "It's like workout block." Writers block is actually something else.
- What does personal branding have to do with a person's funeral? We discuss.
- Joel's new book. Real talk about the challenges and how Joel works through road blocks.
- Can a person learn how to writer with humor? Yes. Joel shares how.
- How to find your writing voice. Incredible suggestion on how to do this.
- What advice Joel would give to his younger self?
Books Mentioned:
- Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity by Joel Stein
- Old Age: A Beginner's Guide by Michael Kinsley
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Show Notes:
- Jon shares a critical Why Not Now? moment he experienced in the middle of the night during high school.
- Instead of writing papers in high school, Jon convinced his teachers to let him submit videos.
- How Jon has navigated through moments of drought in the early days of his career.
- The wisdom Steven Spielberg gave to Jon at a young age.
- The impact growing up in Silicon Valley had on Jon's career as a director.
- The role social media has played within the process of film making. Literally how Jon has used social media during the production of films.
- The future of technology and film making.
- What Jon would tell his younger self.
Books Mentioned:
- Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
- China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
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Show Notes:
- Jen shares her journey that led to a history-making Why Not Now? moment.
- Tales from the time Jen became the first female to play contact position in men's professional football.
- The role Jen's mentors played in helping her navigate through something that's never been done.
- Who took a chance on Jen?
- What was "locker room talk" sound like when she was a player and coach.
- What advice Jen would give to someone who wanted to do something that hasn't been done.
Book & Websites mentioned:
- War Room by Michael Holley
- Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Andy is the co-Founder and voice of the fast-growing mediation app that I use daily called Headspace. The former Buddhist monk who also has a degree in circus arts now has more than 10 million users listening to voice through guided meditation. Whether you've never meditated or you practice daily, I think you'll find Andy's approach refreshing, valuable and unmatched. He has a very real-life and innovative way of helping others become more mindful.
Show Notes:
- Why Andy has an unexpected tough time with recalling a Why Not Now? moment.
- We talk through the moment Andy decided he was going to move and train to become a Buddhist monk.
- The correlation between minds wandering and unhappiness.
- The impact meditation has on kids and the new Headspace for Kids offering
- The difference between exercise and meditation.
- The difference between praying and meditating.
- What Andy would tell his younger self.
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Show Notes:
- Maureen talks about spending 12 years on Wall Street as a young women navigating through a bro-culture.
- Maureen's Why Not Now? moment and why she decided to leave Wall Street.
- Advice for women.
- Why Maureen didn’t sign non-disclosure when she left her investment firm.
- How she keeps her mind healthy.
- Something Maureen has been thinking about doing that would be the first of its kind.
- What Maureen is reading right now.
- What keeps Maureen up at night.
Book & Websites mentioned:
- Opening Belle by Maureen Sherry
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
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Show Notes
- Tony’s recalled Why Not Now? moment revolves around a pizza business, not zappos.com
- How Tony tackles big projects.
- Science of Happiness and the three types of happiness.
- What it's like to live in an airstream trailer park with two alpacas
- What happened when Tony realized he was dreading going to work at his first internet company
- Insight into Tony’s decision-making process. Art and Science.
- Training your intuition.
- Thoughts on chasing unicorns (real ones and those in Silicon Valley)
- Yesterbox. Tony’s unique email management methodology
- A new form of meditation invested by Mr. Hsieh himself.
- The most underestimated technology trend.
- The ultimate tool for keeping your Why Not Now? top of mind.
- Number one piece of advice.
Book & Websites mentioned:
- Getting Things Done by David Allen
- Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
- What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly
- Systems Thinking by Jamshid Gharajedaghi
- Organized for complexity by Niels Pflaeging
- The 7th Sense by Joshua Cooper Ramo
- Yesterbox.com (Tony's email methodology)
- Wait But Why? (blog)
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Show Notes:
- Scott shares his journey that led to a life-changing Why Not Now? (3:56)
- Where Scott ended up when he grabbed the bible, a bottle of Dewars, rented a blue Ford Mustang and drove north seeking a radical change. (7:44)
- Scott offered to help many charities and he was rejected. (9:30)
- What advice Scott would give to someone who wants to overhaul their life. Do a complete 180. (14:56)
- Scott talks about the number one most common takeaway people have after visiting developing countries. He has taken 350 people to various developing countries and he’s been to Ethiopia 27 times. (16:55)
- I share one of the most impactful moments of my life with Scott. (22:08)
- How Scott keeps his mind healthy. (23:50)
- How Scott and his team have been able to raise $200 million in 10 years. (24:20)
Book & Website mentioned:
- Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
- Experience Economy by Joseph Pine
- Scott Harrison's new book! Coming soon.
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Cover of Forbes. Netflix TV Show. Nasty Gal Founder and the original #GirlBoss. Sophia Amoruso is a self-made badass. She shares how she started as the CEO of her bedroom and has Why Notted her way to building a $100 million company. Sophia shares how she navigated through the world of venture capital as a female founder and what she’s learned. We discuss social media and being real vs. just showing your highlight reel. Sophia is working on another big endeavor and that’s the Girl Boss TV show which will be on Netflix soon!
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Show Notes:
- Sophia’s Why Not Now moment when she was a Campus Safety Host at an art school and it involved her MySpace days. (4:08)
- The story behind how the Why Not Now? podcast came about and how Sophia inspired me to act upon my own Why Not Now? (6:06)
- Sophia shares the journey she went through from being the CEO of her bedroom to raising money for Nasty Gal. (7:12)
- The challenge about Why Not Now? and choosing what not to do. Focus. (7:58)
- Sophia now has a $100 million company. We discuss funding for female entrepreneurs – the process, challenges and Sophia’s advice. (9:15)
- Did Sophia feel she was treated any differently while raising money because she’s a woman? (10:18)
- The one piece of advice Sophia has gotten more than any other. (13:56)
- Sophia’s top time management tip. (16:36)
- A rouge Instagram account Sophia is considering starting. Real Life vs. Highlight Reel. (18:27)
- #Girlboss is becoming a TV show on Netflix! Sophia shares the scoop. (20:37)
- Sophia’s current Why Not Now? that she’s been considering. (21:12)
- What’s Sophia reading right now? (23:55)
- What keeps Sophia up at night? (25:09)
- What advice would Sophia give to her younger self? (25:58)
Book & Website mentioned:
- How to be smarter than your Venture Capitalist Brad Feld Jason Mendelson
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
- Grendel Tom Gardener
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Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur. He’s gone from sleeping on his sister’s couch in Ohio to building an online empire. The coolest things about Lewis though, in my humble opinion, is that his hustle-factor IS his differentiating factor. And he gives the best bear hugs! Lewis is doing some very important work and you’ll want to hear about what he’s up to. Guaranteed inspiration.
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Julie Foudy is an Olympic gold medalist, soccer hall of famer, ESPN sports broadcaster and women’s sports pioneer. She's also doing important work as an advocate for women's rights and children's rights. We discuss everything from sports to equal pay and the important role men play in reaching gender equality.
- Julie’s Why Not Now? moment that played a huge role in shaping the future for women in sports. (4:17)
- What happened when Julie and her team asked, "Why isn’t there a Women’s World Cup and why isn’t there women’s soccer in the Olympics?" (5:39)
- How Julie gained the courage to stand up to the Federation. (7:42)
- The role that Billie Jean King played to innovate women in sports not only for tennis but also soccer. (9:15)
- Julie’s advice to women who are wanting to speak out at work about equal pay and other gender equality issues but they’re afraid of losing their jobs or backlash in general. (13:40)
- How Julie Foudy embraces fear. (15:21)
- What Julie has learned from her advocacy of equal pay for women in sports and how that applies to women in business. (17:10)
- Using your sense of humor as a strategy. “Fail, laugh and repeat.” (18:00)
- What is it about women who are able to accelerate the process of breaking through in business, sports or life? (19:24)
- Ways we can bring data and numbers into the conversation about women equality and specific data that is useful in starting the conversation about women equality and equal pay. (22:44)
- Are quotas the answer for kick starting a faster pace toward gender equity? What’s happened when Norway, Germany and France implemented diversity quotas. (23:55)
- We discuss the topic of male mentors and their role in reaching equality. Specific examples of companies that are encouraging more men to mentor women. (25:25)
- How does Julie get comfortable with being uncomfortable? (30:51)
- How does Julie keep her mind healthy? (35:17)
- Julie talks about her recent Why Not Now? moment and the what sparked her to take action. (37:50)
- Julie’s all-time favorite book. (44:40)
- What keeps Julie up at night? (45:13)
- What would Julie tell her younger self? You might be surprised to hear her answer! (46:12)
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Troy Aikman is a 3x Super Bowl champ and NFL hall of fame athletic badass. In this episode we get to know all sides of Troy from being a father to two teenage daughters to some unexpected Why Not Now? ideas Troy has for the future.
- Troy talks through a profound Why Not Now moment. A critical decision that he credits for paving his way to the NFL and shaping his future as we now know it. (4:45)
- Troy shares his thoughts on whether or not to seek advice when making big decisions. (7:08)
- Barry Switzer and Troy have one of the most important conversations of his career. (8:05)
- Does Troy Aikman consider himself a risk-taker? (9:56)
- The tale of the Gatorade bottle and sweat band my cousin and I got from Troy in the mid 90’s during a spring training camp at UT Austin. Full circle story! (10:36)
- Troy shares his thoughts on the topic of social media as a parent of two teenage daughters. (13:00)
- We discuss social media highlight reels vs. real life. (15:37)
- What happened when Troy’s daughter told him she’s not going to be a professional athlete. Powerful learning moment for father and daughter. (16:03)
- How Troy decides when to let things happen and when to make them happen. (19:35)
- Troy talks about his practice in mindfulness and meditation. (20:45)
- The single best thing Troy has ever done for himself. (23:03)
- The difference between playing not to lose and playing to win. How it’s applicable to sports and business. (28:55)
- A time Bill Belichick did something nearly everyone criticized except Troy believes it specifically defines the greatness of Bill and why he’s one of the greatest coaches of all time. (30:09)
- Troy talks about retiring from playing football and how it impacted his identity when he retired from the NFL. (33:22)
- Troy’s stance on the topic of concussions in sports. (37:00)
- Troy talks about two current life Why Not Now’s he’s ready to tackle. You might be surprised. (40:04)
- What’s Troy reading right now? And his all-time favorite book. (46:35)
- What keeps Troy up at night? (47:20)
- What advice would Troy give to his younger self? (47:34)
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Also known as the "Why Guy", Simon Sinek's TED talk has 28 million views! He's an author, speaker and one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY - why they do what they do. In this episode we talk through how Simon helped me find my WHY as well! Show notes are below.
What to expect:
- Simon talks through a critical moment when he had to ask himself ‘Why Not Now’? And the rest, as he says, was history. His life changed forever. (3:56)
- When Simon randomly found himself in a meeting with the Iraqi Ambassador. (5:00)
- Simon’s philosophy on advice-giving. “I found myself forced to take my own advice.” Simon explains. (7:32)
- Simon’s all-time favorite book that he loves to gift. In fact, we talk about when he gave me two copies of this book and then what happened. (8:56)
- The most common snag or roadblock that happens after people or brands identify their WHY. (11:21)
- What happens when you land on your WHY but don’t do anything with it. (13:50)
- Why Simon’s message is START with WHY vs. Find your WHY or Live your WHY. (14:29)
- What message has Simon written on his bathroom mirror? (15:42)
- Do WHYs change over time? (15:58)
- Simon talks about kids and their WHY. What age is too young and what are the pros/cons to Starting with WHY young? (18:24)
- My WHY. What happened when Simon talked me through my WHY and the process he goes through when helping someone discover their WHY. (20:11)
- Companies/brands have WHYs. Do countries have WHYs?
- What is America’s WHY and how does it play a role in political elections relative to the various political parties and specific candidate WHYs? (23:24)
- The general differences between how the Democratic and Republican parties arrive at the United States WHY. (25:14)
- How to apply your WHY, the country’s WHY and a candidate’s WHY to your decision-making process in deciding who to vote for. (26:00)
- The difference between standing FOR something versus AGAINST something. (26:20)
- The relationship and dynamic between meditation and WHY. (28:50)
- The general differences between how the Democratic and Republican parties arrive at the United States WHY. (25:14)
- Brainstorming and the value of allowing our minds to wonder and wander. (30:00)
- Simon shares how he approaches getting started after recently asking himself Why Not Now? (35:42)
- What is Simon’s current Why Not Now? (40:08)
- What’s Simon reading right now? (42:22)
- What keeps Simon up at night? (44:07)
- Pirates or Ninjas. Who’s tougher? (44:32)
- What advice would Simon give to his younger self? (44:56)
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In this first episode I chat with Mark Cuban as he sits poolside in Vegas. You may know Mark from watching Shark Tank on TV or as the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. He's an outspoken, no BS kinda guy who went from bartender to billionaire. We chat about business, sports, politics, tech and no topic is off limits.
- Mark talks about his Why Not Now moment when he got fired from one of his first jobs and he had a critical decision to make.
- Broke as a joke, Mark knew he couldn’t get any poorer when he was living with six guys in three-bedroom apartment so he ...
- Comical story about the first time I met Mark and the state he was in at the time.
- A Why Not Now moment of my own, inspired by Mark and the NBA.
- What moment stands out the most to Mark given all of the success, toys and journeys he has experienced.
- Mark shares his time management philosophy including how he reads three hours a day.
- How Mark keeps his mind and body healthy. Sometimes that includes just looking up.
- How Mark decides when to make things happen vs. let them happen.
- Mark explains his unique formula for business communication throughout the day and how the number of calls he takes in a day is typically zero.
- We have a lively discussion on politics.
- Will Mark run for President someday?
- Mark candidly evaluates each of the two current presidential candidates. No filter.
- Why Donald Trump has fallen down in Mark’s opinion.
- We discuss one of Mark’s secret weapon - RTFM ‘Read the F’n Manual’
- How how can we attract the best and brightest talent to public office by making it less difficult for them to get on the presidential ticket.
- A strategy for disrupting the traditional political party system and structure.
- Discussion on artificial intelligence vs. human level intelligence. What to expect and when.
- We discuss laws around machine learning. Technology and its impact on life, biology and evolution.
- How can we accelerate the pace toward gender equality?
- Mark shares his thought on gender equality. Also his opinion on companies and leaders, such as Salesforce and Elon Musk, who are evaluating their company’s salaries to identify gender pay gaps
- Why Mark supports female-run businesses.
- Mark’s Shark Tank strategy on the show. Specifically, when he decides to talk and why.
- Mark’s top negotiating tips. They’re unique, powerful and unexpected. You’re going to want to hear these.
- We discuss negative vs. positive content online and within social media. Mark shares how he believes we can shift the negative energy online.
- The topic of trolls on social media. The lack of trolling on Snap Chat and why Mark likes to troll Trump.
- Has Mark played Pokemon GO? And is he playing poolside in Vegas while he does this interview?
- How Mark goes about pre-meditating his fines by the NBA before he does something to get fined. Cost-benefit analysis.
- Mark’s shares is thoughts on the potential for certain pro sports expansion teams. Specifically, in Vegas and Pittsburg.
- We talk through something Mark’s been considering doing that he hasn’t done yet. He says, “Why Not Now?”
- The first thing Mark would do if he were the CEO of Twitter today.
- What keeps Mark up at night?
- What advice Mark would give to his younger self?
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