Good Life, Great Life

Ep 016: Building a Solid Foundation For Long Term Success

Robyn is a business mentor and mindset coach. She helps entrepreneurs, primarily women, navigate mindset barriers, create a personal brand and brand marketing strategy, and take intentional action to build strong foundations for long-term brand and business success. When Robyn works with her clients, she begins discovering complete clarity around their purpose. This allows them to dive deep into their why, what they want to do, and who they want to help while aligning their business with their values and passions. Once the entrepreneur or business owner has clarity, they work together to fully define their soulmate client. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Robyn Graham about how she empowers others to success!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How to “take a leave” from an unhappy life, and starting over, following your dream.
The concept of building a brand prior to selling your services and products.
Building a solid foundation for long-term success.
 Connect with Robyn:Instagram- @therobyngraham Website- www.therobyngraham.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 015: Building Up A PR Firm

Phoenix is an award-winning publicist, with 14+ years in the branding and public relations sphere. She has had the honor of assisting celebrities, authors, politicians, professional athletes, humanitarians, business leaders and non-profits with finding their voice and then sharing it with the world. She is the Chief Communications Officer of the Phoenix Affect and has helped clients both nationally and internationally to be seen and heard. She works with national and international TV shows, radio, podcast, print and digital outlets to showcase her clients. Phoenix's life’s purpose is to shine more focused light on already bright individuals. She provides the tools so that they may impact those that they want to influence.  Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Phoenix Jackson about her PR Firm!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Phoenix’s background and how she started “The Phoenix Effect” at such a young age.
The clients she has worked with and how she grew her firm.
Working with strategic corporate partners and how they may differ from other clients.
 Connect with Phoenix.Website http://phoenixjackson.comLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenix-k-jackson-0725445/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 014: Overcoming Adversity and Challenges on the Way to Success.

Chad Osinga has been assisting people to become better since 2012. As a former Army sniper and combative instructor, he understands what is needed physically and mentally for success. Chad's story is unique and multifaceted; due to his upbringing around drug dealers, being married for 20 years, and having three special needs children, Chad can relate to almost any situation. After he was medically retired due to injuries sustained on the job, he was hit off his motorcycle by a car, not paying attention on two separate occasions. Despite the challenges, Chad Osinga fought not just to walk again but to place himself in a preposition to continue his goal of helping others be their best self. Moreover, he leads by example by investing his time into the community he resides. Regardless, if you are in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle or help with maximizing your overall potential, Chad's first goal is to build the proper mindset. He truly understands that the foundation is our mindset and ensures his clients are empowered and fortified in that area before anything else. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Chad Osinga about fighting through challenge on the way to success.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Chad’s difficult time growing up, overcoming adversity and his service in the military becoming a sniper.
How Chad’s military experience translates into business and his entrepreneurship.
Having the right idea and mindset in life.
 Connect with Chad:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-osinga-b62a08b1Website- mrtenacity.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 013: The Future of Currency With Crypto

Dr. Smithmeyer is a long term stock and crypto investor, and one of the founders of BlackWallet LTD, and the Vice President of International Affairs at Brāv Online conflict Management. Dr. Smithmyer is highly lettered, with his focus being the nexus of where conflict and international business meet. Dr. Smithmyer is the lead author on the New Book, "Dragons of the Digital Age, which looks at how overregulation of crypto will consume the global economy.  Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Christopher Smithmeyer about his new book and Brav Online Conflict Management!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Dr. Smithmeyer created his own crypto currency and why he believes crypto is the future of currency.
How crypto operates and investment strategies involved in it.
His book “Dragons of the Digital Age” and how it can help people understand crypto!
 Connect with Christopher:Twitter- @CWSmithmyerLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-smithmyerDragons of The Digital Age: How Unilateral Cryptocurrency Regulation is a Threat to Consume the Entire Global Economy - https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Digital-Age-Unilateral-Cryptocurrency/dp/195265100X    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 012: Diving Into the Marketplace of eBooks and Audiobooks!

Deaver Brown graduated from Harvard College majoring in History Magna Laude and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. Deaver is the founder of Umbroller Stroller & is the company’s President. Deaver is an APC Original shareholder and the first VP of Sales & Marketing. Deaver founded www.simplymedia.com, a company generating 825 eBooks/audiobooks & counting. Simply Media is an online service that gives listeners and reader access to downloadable eBooks & audiobooks, all under $2.99.  Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Deaver Brown about his company Simply Media!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Deaver’s experience with the eBook marketplace and why he created Simply Media.
How Simply Media works, what makes it stand out as a service and the various types of eBooks Deaver’s service offers!
Simply Media’s partners and how Deaver was able to grow his service to include over 800 eBooks and audiobooks.
 Connect with Deaver:Website- https://simplymedia.comLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/deaverbrown   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 011: Animal Rescue, Doggy Day Care and Pet Merchandise!

Jme founded Motley Zoo Animal Rescue with her husband in 2009, after volunteering for other organizations and feeling there was more that could be done to support pets and people in the rescue world. With more than 14 years experience, she has been acting Executive Director, responsible for the overall vision and direction of the organization, which is comprised of more than 150 volunteers who have rescued and rehomed more than 3,600 animals! Motley Zoo specializes in special and medically needy animals, many of which jme and her husband foster together. Despite having 4 dogs and 2 cats of their own, they always make room for more in need! The couple also supports many environmental and conservation efforts and have traveled all over the world to see the endangered animals and environments they believe so much in saving.Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with JME Thomas about her animal rescue and various pet businesses! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Her shelter’s philosophy of rehoming and how they find the right families and homes to place their animals.
How she grew to love animals at such a young age and the story of her first adopting a dog.
JME’s pet merchandise line she started and doggy day care she runs! 
Connect with JME:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/motleyzoo/Website- https://www.motleyzooanimalrescue.org/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/motleyzoocrew/?hl=enFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/MotleyZooAnimalRescue/Twitter- https://twitter.com/MotleyZooRescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 010: Consulting CEOs and Creating Change

Mr. Ted Santos is skilled at reinventing companies and individuals. Over the past 25 years, he has reinvented himself several times. He has been a sales trainer, executive manager, entrepreneur, executive coach, and currently Chairman of an organization that provides high value services to CEOs of midsize to large corporations. He uses this proprietary methodology to work with CEOs who are committed to drive innovation at the enterprise or division level as well as transform culture such that it supports the new strategic direction. As Chairman of the Board of Veteran CEOs, Mr. Santos is responsible for developing strategic direction. He also recruits former CEOs of Fortune 1000s to lead roundtable discussions and provide guidance and mentorship to sitting CEOs of mid cap companies. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Ted Santos about his consulting experience with CEOS!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Ted’s multiple career positions in business and sales, and his management of various companies.
Ted’s “Disruptive Leadership Model” that he created.
How Ted pushes others to become better leaders and how they can create positive change for their themselves. 
Connect with Ted: Website- http://www.turnaroundip.com/ted_santos.htmlLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-santos-ab0107/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 09: A Candle Company the Helps the Environment!

Chris Hileman, along with his wife Cyndi, I are the founders of Hyggelight | The Growing Candle®. The Growing Candle is an earth loving company, in Toledo, OH, that is inspired by the concept of hygge + obsessed with taking care of our planet. All of their Growing Candles are 100% pure soy and hand poured into ceramic planter pots. The twist that makes them unique, the label around their candles have wildflower seeds embedded into them. After you are done melting down the candle, simply fill the container up with soil, plant the label, and grow a little flower garden! Their mission is to solve the problem of, "what to do with your candle container after your done with your candle?” By making the focus of their candles about reusing the container to grow wildflowers, they hope to get more people thinking about how they can re-use items before they end up in the landfill. Chris has been in business 4 1/2 years. Hyggelight has featured articles in Forbes, Glamour and the How I Built This podcast. As well as other inclusions with online magazines like HGTV, Home + Garden and Real Simple. Their company has also appeared on Good Morning America’s Deals and Steals program five times!Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Chris Hileman about his eco-friendly company!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why Chris and his wife’s company decided on candles as their main item to sell and what caused them to add in the eco-friendly aspect of their product.
How they both started off selling their candles at music festivals, then eventually moved into the e-commerce setup. 
How Chris and his wife found a target demographic and market, and how they jumped straight into their business full-time.
Connect with Chris:Website- https://www.thegrowingcandle.com/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hileman-0641b98a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 08: Building a Culture and Becoming a Leader

One of the interesting things about Sara's journey to entrepreneurship is that she worked for and did doctoral research on entrepreneurs before becoming one herself. Sara is an expert in the people and culture component of what makes organizations work well, so her knowledge is intimate and countless executives have shared insider knowledge with her. Plus, in 10 years of consulting, Sara has seen firsthand what works, doesn't work, and have helped many executives transform their cultures.  Sara is now co-founder of an R & D venture with a 20,000+ people network globally. The element of her company that excites her the most is how inter-disciplinary they are. As you know, many firms have just one type of expertise, whereas her company is quite comprehensive, spanning tech, built environment, finance and VC, climate science, policy, and human-centered design. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Sara Murdock about her consulting experience with entrepreneurs! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Becoming a leader in your community and the idea that the most successful entrepreneurs are the ones that strive to be leaders.
Sara’s skill of bringing people together from different backgrounds in business.
Cultivating and curating a superb company culture. 
Connect with Sara:Website- https://www.svlg.org/about-us/our-staff/smurdock/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraevamurdock/Twitter- @murdock_sara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 07: Educating Young Minds and Doing What You love.

Following dual passions for aiding young people in achieving their goals and telling people what Anna Moss’ gerund is. Anna decided to found a test prep tutoring company. It's called Mind the Test because the courses are built around research on how the mind learns most effectively, as well as because it is a catchy and British name. Anna has taught students from America, Brazil, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and more.  Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Anna Moss about her tutoring company and her education of international students!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Her experience overseas teaching international students and what motivated Anna to start this tutoring company.
Her background in education and the decision-making process Anna was involved in when deciding what she wanted to do with that education.
Anna’s philosophy of making a living, doing what she loves.
  Connect with Anna:Website- https://mindthetest.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/mindthetestTwitter https://twitter.com/mindthetestprep Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindthetest/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-moss-1701a580 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices