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Jyoti Sarda (EP 161) shares lessons learned from skiing, the fear of wasting time and why we should take more risks. Show Notes: 4:20 - Having the courage to make a dramatic pivot.  7:16 - Why people struggle to be nimble in our current environment.  9:30 - Learning how to ski. 16:07 - Stacey Abrams 18:12 - The fear of wasting time.  22:00 - Advice for people who worry about what other people think. 27:41 - Taking a pause to regroup. 33:21 - "Take more risks ... " 36:10 - "Finally having the courage and confidence to take the world on ..." 39:40 - "Surrounding myself with people who see the possibilities for me that I don't see ... " How to reach Jyoti: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook Book Recommendations: "Lead From The Outside" by Stacey Abrams Movie Recommendations And She Could Be Next

In this episode (EP 160), I review live streaming lessons learned through 2020 which I am calling "The Year of Live Streaming". Topics discussed include: Press Start and Go. Don’t Wait Don’t be afraid to get a merch shop live early on!  Don’t Compare Your Streaming Performance To Others Themed Days work very very well Collaborate With other People Download and Store Your Sets/Episodes on a second Platform (Youtube) Spend As much time in other people’s live streams as you do on your own.  Use the equipment that you already have before buying new things.  Identify different business opportunities that your stream presents to you.  Keep a schedule. Be Consistent.  Accept Feedback from your community.  Try to have as much fun as possible. 

This episode (EP 159) is brought to you by MPI Southern California (mpiscc.org). George shares advice for young filmmakers, depth in Hollywood, and his experience directing "The Hate U Give".   Show Notes: 3:25 - All My Children. 5:27 - "Instead of what is popular, let's focus on what is important ..." 6:08 - The inspiration behind producing "The Hate U Give" 8:08 - The hardest scene to direct in the movie. 12:25 - The scene at the restaurant. 17:25 - Why Hollywood lacks depth in the current times. 20:55 - Additions to one of the more impactful scenes in the book. 23:40 - "She can be both ... " 32:37 - How does George stay creatively full. 34:10 - Advice for young filmmakers and to a young George Tillman, Jr. 38:50 - Favorite Biggie & 2-Pac songs. 40:40 - Two different Hollywoods. 47:25 - What continues to inspire George.   How to reach George: Twitter  

Vince Adams [EP 158] discusses the difference between danger and fear, how he has been resourceful during the pandemic, and why virtual events are not going away. Enjoy! Show Notes: 6:52 - "I'm always about innovation!" 10:07 - The most important skills learned while live streaming.  12:16 - "Virtual is not going anywhere ... " 16:10 - Why experienced Djs are not embracing the technology to live stream.  19:25 - "Create Value" 25:04 - "I'm not scared ... " 26:03 - "Danger is real ... fear is not" 29:58 - "I can have 20 emotes ... " 36:43 - "Everyone is doing the best they can in life ... " 42:54 - Getting through the lowest point in life. 44:35 - Moms 47:59 - "If you want to keep a secret from someone, hide it in a book." 51:37 - "Create a better relationship with money ..." 58:24 - "We are products of our environment ..." 71:20 - Thoughts on Twitch.  How to reach Vince: Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | Facebook  Book Recommendations: Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza Psycho Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Atomic Habits by James Clear What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Dr. Shad Helmstetter Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins  

Elaine Chaya [EP 157] joins us and discusses her Quarantine Class of 2020 project, lessons learned from her self-development quest, and doing what you want instead of what your parents want you to do. Enjoy!   Show Notes: 3:11 - "Be what you want, wear what you want ..." 6:06 - Social Media trends to keep an eye on. 10:09 - Doing what you want instead of what your parents want. 14:12 - "I'm scared that I will become irrelevant ..." 18:01 - What made me different, made me successful. 21:33 - The Coachella Meltdown 24:59 - Main lessons learned from the self-development journey. 29:38 - Photo editing tips. 30:55 - "Be confident in your decisions ... " 34:46 - "You are the star player of your own team ... " 39:00 - How podcasting has helped her brand.   How to reach Elaine: Instagram | Podcast   Book Recommendations: The Book. of Joy - Dalai Lama & Bishop Desmond Tutu

Maya [EP 156] speaks about making sure your path is your own, why we shouldn't be a victim, and the importance of resilience and dedication.  Show Notes: 2:34 - Touring Hip Hop Professional Dancer 4:43 - Resilience & dedication. "You can't plan everything ..." 7:13 - "When I was fulfilling my dream at it's highest potential and thinking about something else ... " 8:41 - "I get to work with candy all day ..." 10:05 - "Failure scares me ... " 12:05 - What is a brigadeiro dessert? 15:30 - "You can't please everyone ..." 19:31 - The dance teacher from middle school. 21:06 - How teaching shaped Maya.  24:42 - Plans for the business in the future. 25:31 - Shifting and thriving during COVID.  27:01 - "My path is my own ... " 31:18 - "Don't be a victim ... " 39:58 - 5 Things Maya wants to be known for.  How to reach Maya: Website | Instagram | Facebook  Podcast Recommendation: How I Built This - Guy Raz  

In this episode, we review the seven lessons I have learned from Livestreaming since March 2020.  Lesson 1 - Just start. Don't wait. Lesson 2 - Your technology will evolve.  Lesson 3 - Get as close to the router as possible.  Lesson 4 - Share your live streams across social media.  Lesson 5 - "The beauty is in the replay ... " Lesson 6 - Make sure to engage with your live viewers consistently.  Lesson 7 - Have fun and try not to worry about that viewer number (It's hard, I know!)

Mahoganey Jones joins us [EP 154] and discusses how she has worked on her mindset, dealing with the fear of success and how to make loving yourself a priority. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:52 - Switching to the hospitality industry.  6:52 - Definition of eventpreneur.  9:39 - "I was producing events to pay bills ... " 10:59- Developing her speaker skills. 13:41 - The lack of diversity within the speaking circuit in the event planning world.  15:44 - Dealing with the fear of success.  18:45 - Five things to be known for.  22:30 - "I almost let somebody tell me how to define my future ... " 27:23 - Improving her mindset.  31:30 - "Keep doing what you are doing and don't stray from who you are ... " 33:00 - Make loving yourself a priority in your life.  38:06 - "Stop trying to be something you are not ... " How to reach Mahoganey: Linkedin  Book Recommendations: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Start With Why by Simon Sinek The Million Dollar One-Person Business by Elaine Pofledt Podcast Recommendations: How I Bult This - Guy Raz

Joshua Gillow [EP 153] talks about going two millimeters at a time, choosing comfort over pain, and why vulnerability is the ultimate strength. Enjoy the show!   Show Notes: 3:27 - Selling corn and tiger lilies as a youth. 5:41 - Mindset in tough times. 8:51 - "... the governor" 11:06 - How do you grow every day. 14:15 - "I Want To Be Remembered ... " 18:35 - Getting over the fear of being uncomfortable. 22:03 - "My only competition is yesterday ... " 27:48 - "Until you figure out what's going on in here, nothing out there changes ... " 30:50 - Definition of resilience. 36:50 - "You don't have to figure it all out ... " 40:26 - "Vulnerability is the ultimate strength ... " 42:52 - "Truth over consequence ... " 44:50 - "The best anti-depressant is exercise ... " 49:31 - "Everything you need is inside ... " 53:11 - "All storms run out of rain ... "   How to reach Joshua: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook Book Recommendations: Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins The Big Five for Life - John Strelecky Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss      

Michelle Johnson [EP 152] shares a story of how Hurricane Katrina impacted her career, why we should make more mistakes and she talks about an interesting perspective on competition.   Show Notes: 3:09 - Going from college to the hospitality industry. 5:49 - Michelle as a DJ! 9:25 - "Turn the lights on ... " 12:04 - "I don't have any competition ... " 17:27 - A story about Timberland in New Orleans. 25:42 - "I don't listen to the noise ... " 29:28 - Not seeing what was coming towards her first company. 32:07 - Naming her company The Anchor Group 34:17 - Choosing to be on an island with someone you hate. 38:40 - Finding out she had a brother or sister at age 17. 44:37 - "See the end result ... " 47:25 - "Don't chase friends ... " 50:59 - How MPI has changed Michelle's life.   How to reach Michelle: Linkedin   Book Recommendations: Untamed - Glennon Doyle Building A StoryBrand - Donald Miller Lead With Value - Kareen Walsh Girl Stop Apologizing - Rachel Hollis

Season 4 premiere. I review ten lessons I have learned through three seasons of podcasting. Congratulations to us on three successful seasons!

John Hawley [EP 150!] talks about overcoming his fear of public speaking, what a master facilitator is, and having the courage to go out on his own.  Show Notes: 3:00 - Definition of a master facilitator.  4:05 - Assisting people who have a fear of public speaking.  7:26 - "You have to do your own thing ... " 9:56 - Having the courage to go out on your own.  12:44 - "Are you going to be #1?" 15:35 - "Make your noise sound a lot like music ... " 19:34 - Top characteristics of the best facilitators.  26:38 - John's older brother.  30:31 - Desire to collaborate with Google.  32:57 - "The things that i thought were important, were not ... the things I did not think were important, were. " 36:26 - "He creates confidence so others can build ... " How to reach John:  | Linkedin | Twitter  Book Recommendations: "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins

Trevor Lui talks to us about going through the pandemic as a restaurant executive, the importance of mental health, and why you either love fried chicken or you are wrong.   Show Notes: 3:57 - Trevor Lui playing soccer growing up. 8:22 - Reducing food waste in the event industry. 10:10 - Reducing food waste in the event industry. 13:01 - "You can't have a fear of failing ... " 18:01 - Moving forward in the middle of a pandemic. 24:20 - Taking time to go out his own in business. 30:32 - The mental health side of this pandemic. 34:36 - The first marriage. 38:12 - "We need our critics ... " 48:29 - "I'm organized in my own way ... " 53:06 - "I refused to respect money at that age ... " 55:33 - "You either love fried chicken or you are wrong ... "   How to reach Trevor: Linkedin | Instagram | Twitter   Book Recommendations: The Art of War by Sun Tzu Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Double Happiness - Trevor Lui

Duane Draughon (EP 148) discusses the importance of getting rid of limiting beliefs, why we should be fearless and how he almost gave up on his business. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:12 - Mowing lawns as a kid.  10:12 - Running a six-million dollar operation and not being able to be the face of the company.  12:33 - Egbert Brown 14:56 - "I gave up on my business ... " 18:48 - Helping people who have previously been in the system. 24:55 - Josh Gillow 26:59 - Walking on fire.  30:27 - Developing the resilience.  36:00 - "Don't ever be afraid of anything ... " 40:33 - Meditation.  44:09 - "Keep your word ..." How to reach Duane: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter  Book Recommendations: The Big Five for Life by John Strelecky Born A Crime by Trevor Noah Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

Julie Broad [EP 147] talks about why writing a book is better than a degree, how the missing piece is always action, and shares some pertinent advice on whether or not writing a book is a good idea.  Show Notes: 4:24 - Paying for a year of university through stock trading.  6:58 - Developing a passion for writing at a young age.  8:56 - Why people are afraid to niche down.  12:25 - Editing the book. The process.  19:29 - Moving home at age 31.  20:46 - Mark Ford 23:21 - "I love books ... " 24:11 - Why writing a book is better than getting a degree.  27:17 - "Decide and go ... " 33:10 - "The people who are criticizing you are never the ones making things happen ... " 35:35 - Why so many people want to write a book, yet so few people actually write a book.  38:15 - "The book might be about you, but it's not for you ... " 42:40 - Helping writers who get stuck in the middle of the writing process.  45:44 - "The missing piece is always action ... " 50:30 - Julie takes Amani through a future book analysis exercise.  How to reach Julie: Website | Youtube | Linkedin  Book Recommendations: DJs Mean Business - Amani Roberts The War of Art - Steven Pressfield Pitch Anything - Oren Klaff

Heather Mason [EP 146] why strategy is most important with regards to events, surviving a stroke at age 40, and why an abundance mindset and niche focus is needed.  Show Notes: 4:33 - What inspired Heather to major in journalism and marketing.  5:27 - The five people who changed Heather's life.  7:15 - The Chronicles of Narnia. 11:28 - The lesson of Kodak, marketing and fear.  14:00 - Leaving Charles Schwab with $1400 in the bank.  15:38 - Heather's definition of fear.  18:16 - "Logistics are not where events are, it's in the strategy ..." 23:46 - The Surefire Girls Conference. 27:06 - Abundance and niche focus.  30:38 - Why Heather is excited about what is going on in the event industry.  36:08 - Having a stroke at age 40.  41:50 - Improving writing skills.  42:53 - "You can't move faster than life is going to let you ..." How to reach Heather: Website | Linkedin  Book Recommendations: The Popcorn Report - Faith Popcorn The Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell

This episode (EP 145) we highlight seven under the radar books that you should read. Check them out and share your thoughts on each book with me. Enjoy the episode.   Show Notes: 1:54 - Bird by Bird - Anne Lamott. -Clip of Anne's Ted Talk is here.   4:24 - Influencer - Brittany Hennessy -Clip of Brittany's interview is here.   7:19 - The Sun Does Shine - Anthony Ray Hinton -Clip of the trailer for the book is here.   10:02 - Fear Is My Homeboy - Judi Holler -Judi's Graduation talk to CSUF's EHM Program is here.   16:00 - Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny -Clip of talk by Barbara is here.   19:31 - Powerful Teaching - Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. & Patrice Bain -Clip of Pooja describing Retrieval Practice is here.   23:30 - DJs Mean Business - Amani Roberts -Clip of Amani's virtual book launch is here.

Courtney Stanley [EP 144) discusses speaking up consistently, goals of being more creative, and why saying yes to opportunities is the best way to getting started. Enjoy!   Show Notes: 3:20 - Why Courtney changed her major four times in college. 6:08 - Motivational speakers that Courtney looks up to. 10:46 - "Saying yes to opportunities is the best way to get started ... " 14:00 - Why Courtney chose 2020 as the year to go full-time in her business. 19:11 - "I love being uncomfortable ... " 24:10 - "Speaker evaluation forms make me sweat ... " 27:04 - Tips for people who want to improve on putting themselves first. 33:08 - Getting let go from the first job. 37:30 - "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change ... " (Wayne Dyer) 40:10 - "Tapping more into my creative side ... " 41:49 - "Be humble!" 48:23 - "Not everyone is going to be on your side ... " 51:27 - The MPI Chairman's Award. How to reach Courtney: Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Book Recommendations: Daring Greatly - Brené Brown Polishing Our Pear of Greatest Price - Deb Stanley

Megan Sanchez (EP 143) talks about how we should not let the "no's" stop us, current thoughts on loneliness, and not getting distracted by our "shoulds".  Show Notes: 4:08 - "Passion picked me ... " 4:56 - Megan's definition of burnout.  8:01 - How people get distracted by "our shoulds".  11:11 - Getting through imposter syndrome.  14:52 - "I feel scared when I feel like I'm all alone ... " / Fighting through loneliness 19:44 - Not letting the "no's" stop her.  24:55 - "The best relationships are a balance of giving and receiving."  29:10 - "Just stay flexible ..." 30:25 - Helping people learn how to let go.  34:04 - Why habits are so hard to change.  How to reach Megan: Website | Facebook | Linkedin  Book recommendations: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holliday Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holliday

Melissa Majors joins us [EP 142] and shares why loneliness can be more lethal than cigarettes, how life is not a dress rehearsal, and the beauty of walking in your calling.  Show Notes: 4:24 - Going from Columbus to Dallas 5:18 - Where Melissa's passion for lawn mowing comes from? (She still cuts the lawn!)  8:18 - "We have to balance it with a good business sense ..." 11:13 - Overcoming the fear of going out on her own.  13:00 -  Most valuable lessons learned from a bad leader.  15:01 - "I'm walking in my calling ... " 20:32 - Common characteristics of the best leaders and learners.  24:14 - "Mary Jane" by Rick James 25:40 - How loneliness can affect your decisions. (It's the equivalent of smoking 16 cigarettes a day).  31:05 - Avoiding the comparison trap.  31:49 - The loss of her brother.  40:09 - "I'm a risk-taker ... " 42:20 - "Life is not a dress rehearsal ... " 46:07 - Melissa's definition of fear.  49:18 - Self-care tips.  How to reach Melissa: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin  Book Recommendations: Ready to Rise by Jo Saxton DJs Mean Business by Amani Roberts Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Braving The Wilderness by Brene Brown The Bible  Podcast Recommendations: Unlocking Us by Brene Brown