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In the last episode I defined resistance, and in this episode I cover:The difference between an Amateur and a ProfessionalThe qualities of a ProfessionalHow to approach your workHow to stay inspiredHow to be You, Inc.How to ultimately turn Pro and combat Resistance

What's up Thrivers!Have you ever brought home a treadmill and let it gather dust in the attic? Ever quit a diet, a course of yoga, a meditation practice?Are you a writer who doesn't write, a painter who doesn't paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what Resistance is.Listen in to a new Food For Thought episode, where I discuss book one of The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. In book one, Steven addresses the topic of Resistance. He then defines resistance in many ways and explains how it permeates through almost every facet of our lives. In this episode I share my thoughts on the topics discussed within the book while delivering the material in chronological order.Steven Pressfield - " What I know: There's a secret that real writers know that wannabe writers don't, and the secret is this: It's not the writing part that's hard. What's hard is sitting down to write. What keeps us from sitting down is Resistance."Resources: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

In this episode we discuss:Julianna's JourneyWhy Julianna opted out of college and took on Praxis insteadHow she landed her job working at the startup PraxisWhy you should try to work at a Startup instead of a big business to launch your career.Value Propositions, and how they can be leveraged to land a job at a startupJob SecurityStartup CultureHow to crush it once you've landed a job at a Startup.Resources:Julianna's Personal WebsiteJulianna's emailJulianna's Medium AccountThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

In this episode we discuss:Sheridan's journey to working at a Startup companyHow to be an effective and confident public speakerHow to grow and excel in written communicationEfficient communication standards in B2B and B2C companies.How to navigate if you should go to college or not.If you aren't going to college, how you can effectively communicate your skills and abilities to future employers.The "secret" to any successful conversation in business or your personal life.Resources:Sheridan's Personal WebsiteSheridan's TwitterSheridan's Instagram

This episode covers:The best way to launch a podcastHow you should release new episodes: either daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthlyHow to name a podcast and specific episodes to optimize user engagement via Search Engine OptimizationHow to leverage your podcast using social mediaHow to engage your audience through email campaignsThe most important tip to growing an audienceResources:Mailchimp - for email campaignsHeadliner - for social media video creationMedium - for blog growth

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What's up Thrivers! In this week's episode I am starting a new short series. I have now been podcasting for around 8 months and have learned a ton! So over the next few weeks, I will discuss the ins and outs of starting and growing a podcast. This week's episode includes: - The 5 key benefits of podcasting. - The origin of this podcast. - How to decide what to podcast about when you first start out.I hope you enjoy and maybe even get motivated to start a podcast of your own!

In this episode we discuss:Sara's Journey, including her work at FEE and PraxisHow you know if college is right for youWhat a personal development project is and why they are amazingWhat a value proposition is and how you can leverage it to land a role at a companyHow to grow an already existing businessThe To-Do's of operational excellenceThoughts on short-term & long-term goalsResources:Peak Performance by Steve Magness & Brad StulbergMorissonsara.comdiscoverpraxis.com/blogSara@discoverpraxis.com

Join me and Amanda as we discuss:- Her career journey: Praxis & IndustryDive- Marketing tactics- How to find a career that makes you come alive- Implementing systems that make you more efficient at creating value- Value propositions & how to appeal to companies when on the job market- S.M.A.R.T Goals and thoughts on goal setting in general- Taking advice- Freedom & Entrepreneurship- Remembering to have funResources:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThus spoke Zarathustra by NIetzscheAmandajones.siteContact Amanda:Instagram - @oiamandhinaEmail - hello@amandajones.site

What's up Thrivers! In this Food For Thought episode, I discuss the importance of knowing your story and how you can utilize it appeal to future employers to land your next job!For more inspiration to write your personal narrative, click here to read mine!

What is up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with an individual who has an unparalleled passion for entrepreneurship, Corey Purves. Corey is a 19 year old who has relentlessly pushed the boundaries of what is possible. From starting his own successful dog sitting businesses at 9 years old, to growing an Instagram page to over 18,000 followers in under 2 years…. he has continuously developed his passion for sales, marketing, and business in general. Now, Corey has paved a path into an apprenticeship with Praxis – a career launching platform for those who don’t rely on third party credentials, instead they become their own credential. Today, we are going to dive into his journey to uncover how he has continuously created value to push himself to his next opportunity. Needless to say, but I am very excited. Join us as we uncover his story to understand the art of value creation. Show Notes:Interview - 1:03What Corey is currently doing in his career - 2:00Why/How Corey started a successful dog sitting business at age 9 - 2:45Why Corey’s customers took him seriously at such a young age - 4:48One key ability that will directly affect your future success - 5:50Why/How Corey started and grew an Instagram page to over 18,000 followers - 6:16What you should do to improve your marketing skills to showcase your value more effectively - 10:20The value of documenting everything you create - 14:00How Corey created value to land a position working at the Startup company Praxis…with NO degree - 16:36The importance of time-management - 19:25The biggest way Corey is creating value at his new job - 20:10What you should do instead of going to college - 20:45Do what you are most passionate about - 22:25You DON’T need a degree to be successful - 22:50Thoughts on freedom - 23:43Thoughts on Entrepreneurship - 24:30Thoughts on Value Creation - 25:25Take an idea and put it into action - 28:58Resources:GaryVee PodcastGrant Cardone PodcastCoreyPurves.comPraixs - Apprentice at a Startup.Contact Corey Purves:Instagram - @cpurvesLinkedIn - Corey PurvesEmail - Corey@discoverpraxis.com

What is up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with a truly inspiring individual, Drake Powell. Drake is a Praxis alumni who currently works at Praxis in a customer service position. From his love of theater and art in general, to his passion for self-directed learning, Drake has continuously pushed the boundaries in his career. From hacking his way into an internship position in high school, to becoming a praxis alumni with major success all around him, we can all conclude that Drake is not only a value creating machine but a huge inspiration. For that reason, it is my honor to welcome him to the show today. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of self reflection, passion, and landing the job you’ve always wanted. Show Notes:Interview – 1:15Drake’s Journey – How he hacked his way into an internship in high school – 3:04What Drake decided to do instead of college and why – 9:30The world is your building ground -14:42How Drake took the leap of faith, followed his passions, and landed his job at Praxis - 16:30How to get an interview, crush the interview, and land the job you’ve always wanted (no degree required) - 20:50The ins-and-outs of moving across the country for your career - 23:15The importance of time management - 26:05Should you go to college? Here’s how you know if it is right for you - 27:37Analyzing your strengths and passions to find the job that’s right for you – 30:00What it is like to work in customer success (the challenges) – 31:17How to succeed in a customer service position - 33:13How improv will help you grow in your professional career – 37:40The benefit of detaching your emotions from your consciousness - 39:40Thoughts on Freedom – 42:02Thoughts on Passion – 44:17Thoughts on Entrepreneurship – 46:00Failing Forward – 49:50Dreams Don’t Come True, Decisions Do. – 54:09Resources:The Last Safe Investment by Bryan Franklin & Michael Ellsberg www.discoverpraxis.comContact Drake:Drakecpowell@gmail.comDrakepowell.com  

Join in as I discuss the current higher education system, the job market, why college graduates can't find jobs, and how to overcome those obstacles so you can crash your career. I layout how to land almost any job, no degree required. Need a tool to help crash your career? Check out Crash.co

What's Up Thrivers! Today I am speaking with the entrepreneurial-minded individual, Toby Lopez! From building his very own PC from ground zero to landing an apprenticeship role at Reliant Technologies, Toby has continuously developed his ability to create value. Today we unpack his story to uncover the actionable steps that you can take to grow in your career. Our main point of focus is on the importance of living with intention, to have goals set, and to know where you are going. Join us as we dive deep into finding your destination. Contact Toby:Tobylopez.comToby Lopez LinkedIn

What is Up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with a truly entrepreneurial-minded individual, Nick Rundlett. Nick is a Praxis alumni who apprenticed as an SDR at Reliant Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. When working there, he outpaced his entire sales team combined for six months, and after a year at the company he was promoted to account executive…and then went on to pitch himself into the team manager position.  From starting his own business in high school, to becoming a Praxis alumni with major success all around him, we can all conclude that Nick is not only a value creating machine but a huge inspiration. For that reason, it is my honor to welcome Nick to the show today. Join us as we discuss the art of writing your own ticket in life by growing, leveraging, and selling your personal brand!Show Notes:Interview - 1:25Nick’s journey so far - 2:20How Nick started a coin business in high school - 3:30Why Nick decided not to go to college - 5:40How Nick grew his coin company - 7:05Why Nick started Praxis - 8:04How to get hired almost anywhere without a degree - 11:43Leveraging a value proposition - 12:38How to get ahead by innovating for a company - 13:57Should you work for free? - 15:48The importance of building raptor with those above you - 17:07What you should be doing if you aren’t going to college - 18:31How to learn and grow quickly under pressure at a new company - 21:10How to sell yourself to employers - 22:25How to cold call effectively - 24:40The importance of emotional steadiness - 27:47 Knowing when it is time to move on - 29:30The importance of building structure as an entrepreneur - 31:22Thoughts on Freedom - 34:00Thoughts on Credentials -35:35Thoughts on Education - 36:08Thoughts on Entrepreneurship - 36:52You can write your own ticket in life - 37:31The importance of learning how to negotiate - 39:42Nick’s parting advice - Become self aware in order to write your own ticket - 41:22Resources:Secrets of Power Negotiation by Roger Dawson Contact Nick:Email - Nick@rundlett.comWebsite - Nickrundlett.com

What is Up Thrivers! Today I am speaking with a visionary on a mission – Joey Wickham.  Joey is a fellow Praxis Participant with a drive to make a difference. Joey has gone from working at a construction company to packing up and moving to Austin, TX to start the next chapter of his life in his apprenticeship role.  Joey lives with the mindset, “The world is your classroom.” And I don’t think there is anyone who has taken this more to heart. Joey has chased his curiosities since he was little, learning by writing and directing his own play, working as a mechanic, designing and building a fully functioning dam, daily blogging, and much much more. Joey is truly an inspiring individual with a mastery in self-directed learning. So I invite you to join us as we dive deep into self-directed education and how to leverage your interests into a career you love. Show Notes:Interview - 1:26Joey’s Story (The mission mindset) - 2:33Why Joey started Praxis - 5:07Don’t let projects slip through the cracks - 6:55The proper mindset to learn effectively (ask valuable questions) - 9:38The benefits of writing (blogging) daily - 14:25The best way to approach starting a daily blog - 17:06What you should do if you’ve decided to opt-out of college - 19:05Crash Your Career - 20:58Are there any advantages to going to college? - 21:25How to make every second count and learn and grow quickly - 25:36Be able to learn by yourself (leveraging the apprenticeship model) - 27:44Create short term goals; the world is changing rapidly - 30:48Freedom - Being able to do what makes you come alive - 35:47Education - everything you do should be a learning experience - 36:30Adaptability - Be open-minded - 37:14Breaking the mold - Are you on the right path? - 38:25 Don’t be afraid to take advice - 42:10Resources:How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale CarnegieCrash Your Career by Isaac MorehouseConnect with Joey:Joeywickham.com Instagram LinkedIn

What is Up Thrivers! Today I am speaking with a writer, educator, career coach, startup employee, podcaster, and perpetual learner. Or simply, Hannah Frankman.Hannah currently works at Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program, where she coaches young professionals through the process of bypassing college and launching their careers in the business world. Specifically, she is the Community Manager and Apprenticeship Advisor. Her position has allowed her to coach over 150 people into launching their careers thus far, and that number is only growing. Beyond her role at Praxis, she is working as the Charleston Chapter Manager for Next Gen. Building an entrepreneurial community from the ground up. Additionally, Hannah is a believer in continuous self-growth by constantly learning by doing. This is shown in her love for writing as well as podcast creation. Hannah breaks the mold in every way she can, and for that reason, it is my honor to welcome her to the show today. Join us as we discuss how you can take control of your life and BREAK THE MOLD.Show Notes:Interview - 1:28What Hannah is currently doing in her role at Praxis - 2:42The pivotal choices/opportunities Hannah created to leverage her into a position at Praxis - 3:22How Hannah’s career choices correlate to her personal goals - 5:23“Everything that you see in the world around you, a mere human, no different than yourself, created.” - 6:04Hannah’s biggest failure and how she grew from it - 7:10The benefits of writing/documenting consistently - 14:09How Hannah took agency in her education - 17:25Why Hannah chose not to go to college - 21:25How Hannah dealt with the social pressures of opting out of college - 23:20Journal more often. “To remember what it was to be me, that is the point” - Joan Didion - 26:01Don’t stress out so much - Push yourself from a place of curiosity, not from a place of pressure - 27:00“Read as many of the great books as you can by the age 22” - James Michener - 27:45How Hannah found her passion - 29:55Thoughts on the current education system - 35:18How to make the most out of High School or College if you are stuck in the system - 38:44Engage in ideas that are interesting to you/follow your curiosities - 39:35Create a digital footprint of everything you are learning and doing - 41:35Get real world experience - 42:57Compulsory Education Laws - 44:53Thoughts on Philosophy (Existentialism) - 49:28Thoughts on Credentials - 52:05How to BREAK THE MOLD - 53:38Resources:The Fountain Head by Ayn RandThink And Grow Rich by Napoleon HillThe Praxis BlogThriving United on Medium!Contact Hannah:Hannahfrankman.com@Hannahfrankman - Twitter@Hannahfrankman - Instagram

Join me as I dig deep into the philosophy of Existentialism, specifically the burden of freedom that takes form in the trap of getting lost in the infinite or finite. I discuss how to identify and overcome both so that you can truly be a freethinking individual and build the career you love.

Today I am speaking with the entrepreneurial-minded, world-traveling, yoga enthusiast - Amanda Kingsmith. Amanda lives by her own rules, staying constantly curious and deeply passionate about every endeavor she pursues. Amanda is not only an adviser at Praxis, but also a serial explorer who has traveled to over 50 countries spanning across 6 continents in her life thus far, and I presume that number is only growing. She is also the co-host of the "World Wanderer's Podcast" ( a show with over 500,000 downloads) alongside her partner Ryan, where they discuss inspiring stories of travel, adventure, and self-directed living! Additionally, she is a master in the business of yoga, curating a yoga business boot camp to help leverage others into having a thriving yoga business. Simply put, and I think we can all conclude...Amanda is a value-creating machine. And for that reason, It is my honor to welcome her to the show today. Today we reflect on her journey as we discuss the beauty of entrepreneurship, travel, working remotely, freedom, education, and how to grow your business!Show Notes:Interview - 1:32Amanda’s current endeavors - 2:40How Amanda started working as an adviser at Praxis - 3:20How Amanda’s “work” resonates with her goals - 5:40What Amanda gained from going to college - 7:40How Amanda has grown from her failures - 10:28Why Amanda started the World Wanderers Podcast - 13:02The benefits of podcasting - 15:50How Amanda grew her podcast - 18:35What you should think about if you want to work remotely or live as a nomad - 21:26Learn by immersion - 24:00You can monetize your passion - 29:20How to prevent burnout when building your business - 30:20Fulfillment lies at the intersection of your passions and market opportunity - 32:35Challenges of growing a business - 33:52Outsource your weaknesses - 36:30The essential step for anyone to take when wanting to start and grow a business - 37:52How to tackle the fear of uncertainty - 41:18Education - 45:03Freedom - 45:50Value - 47:37Entrepreneurship - 48:25Listen to your gut - 53:05Resources:She Means Business by Carrie GreenYou Are a Badass by Jen SinceroThe Six Pillars of Self-esteem by Nathaniel BrandenThe World Wanderers PodcastM.B.OM YogaDiscover PraxisContact Amanda: AmandaKingsmith.comInstagram:@amandakingsmith@masteringthebusinessofyogaFacebook:Amanda KingsmithM.B.OM

Join me as I discuss why I decided to start podcasting, and more specifically why I discuss the topics of entrepreneurship, freedom, and continuous self-growth. I lay out why this podcast is called Thriving United and elaborate on my personal philosophies of life and existence in general. This is a new series on the podcast I am starting called “Food For Thought.” I will use this series to talk about fascinating philosophies that pique my interest and to keep you updated on my journey and what I am learning as I go through it personally. This series will be atop my more regular interview styled podcast episodes and will be published sporadically at best. Enjoy!