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Episode 239 features Nick Crabbs, a partner and founding member of Vynyl, a product development firm that works with corporations, institutions, and investors to build unique mobile, and web, applications that are technically excellent, visually appealing, and create real & measurable business value. Find Nick Online: Website: https://vynyl.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crabb...

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what I've discovered to be some of the building blocks of happiness and how searching for these through past memories can help us use those as a gateway toward a portal into the future. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/the-happiest-place-on-earth/   ........   Th...

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what I've learned about failure and the importance of having a positive and optimistic viewpoint on it. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/the-long-lost-friend/ ........ Thank you for listening!   If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out...

Episode 236 features Dan Pontefract, Founder, and CEO of Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of leadership and organizational culture. Find Dan Online: Website: www.danpontefract.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpontefract/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan.pontefract Twitter: https://twitter.com/dpontefract YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmKOY8GHbOC3cRv...

In this solo episode, I share an article I wrote titled "Coloring Inside The Lines" and the importance for all of us to leverage the creativity we have inside us and put it out into the world. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here:  https://brianondrako.com/blog/coloring-outside-the-lines/   ........ Thank you for listening!   If you...

In this solo episode, I share a blog I wrote about my separation and divorce and the perspective I gained from that experience as well as a few lessons learned in the process. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/separation-anxiety/ ........ Thank you for listening!   If you wanted to learn more about the ho...

Episode 233 features Andrew Feinstein who is a creator and wellness coach helping individuals grow into who they are meant to be. Find Andrew Online: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-feinstein-650/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfeinstein_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewfeinstein_ About Andrew: Andrew is a Creator and Wellness Coach helping individuals grow into who...

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of taking chances in order to achieve the happiness that we want even if there is a chance we could fail. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/shoot-your-shot/ ........ Thank you for listening!   If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ond...

In this solo episode, I share a bit about why being weird should be a gift we embrace and want to share with the world. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/that-is-weird/ ........ Thank you for listening!   If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.bri...

Episode 230 features Simon Drew, an Australian poet, author, musician, photographer, and philosophical mentor Find Simon Online: Website: https://thewalledgarden.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-drew-6b83a5229/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbOxqdt5rY4w3XOUfRoE0Nw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.j.drew.3 About Simon: Simon Drew is an Australian poet, author, mu...

Episode 229 features Kate Gilman Williams who is an animal advocate, founder of advocacy organization Kids Can Save Animals, founder of Club 15, a conservation organization that combines advocacy and technology, and author of Let’s Go on Safari! Check out the Kid's Can Save Animals Music Video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoSlogWftX4 Find Kate Online: Website: https://kidscansaveanimals....

Episode 228 features Jessica Norwood, Global Sales Content Strategist & Children's Book Author. Find Jessica Online: Website: www.knottygirlpublishing.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafnorwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knottygirlpublishing/ Facebook: hhttps://www.facebook.com/Knottygirlpublishing/ About Jessica: Jessica Norwood works in Digital Sales Effectiveness a...

Episode 227 features Sean Lake, Co-Founder of BUBS Naturals Find Sean Online: Website: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lake-4578596/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubsnaturals Twitter: https://twitter.com/bubsnaturals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExvH37r6Xm9FOOWZIwZcnw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bubsnaturals About Sean: Sean Lak...

Episode 226 features Saverio Bianchi who is the Founder and CEO at Atelier & Avenue Find Saverio Online: Website: www.atelierandavenue.com Personal Website: SaverioBianchi.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saveriobianchi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saverio.bianchi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaverioBianchi About Saverio: 16 years and 50 iconic brands later, Saverio drives e...

Episode 225 features Jimmy Soni, an award-winning author, and his next book, THE FOUNDERS, launched on 2/22/22, which explores the lives and early careers of the founders of PayPal. For this project, he was able to interview over 200 former PayPal employees, including Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, Reid Hoffman, and many others. Find Jimmy Online: Website: www.jimmysoni.com Linkedin: https:/...

Episode 224 features Clint Davis, Co-Founder, and CEO of Capsll App Find Clint Online: Website: https://www.capsll.app/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintldavis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capsll.app/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHW3v_y_auxcjmui_dXK5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capsllapp About Clint: People used to save their histories in books, memoirs, o...

Episode 223 features Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur and professional investor in early-stage technology companies. He is the co-founder of a venture capital firm in Austin, Texas called Next Coast Ventures. Find Mike Online: Website: https://www.mikesmerklo.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesmerklo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikesmerklo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikesmerk...

Episode 222 features Lizabeth Wesely-Casella who is the Founder and CEO of L-12 Services; a Washington DC firm focused on internal communications and organizational development. Take The Attrition Prevention Quiz here: https://l12services.com/quiz/ Find Lizabeth Online: Website: https://l12services.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizabeth-wesely-casella/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Episode 221 features Nadine Artemis, CEO, and Founder of the 18-year-old clean health/wellness brand, Living Libations. Nadine is also an Aromacologist and Author. Living Libations is a luxury line of organic wild-crafted, non-GMO botanical serums, elixirs, oral care, and essential oils Find Nadine Online: Website: https://livinglibations.com/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadinear...

Episode 220 features Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Founder of Real Life Trading. Find Jerremy Online: Website: https://www.jerremynewsome.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerremy-newsome-99850847/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerremynewsome/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/newsomenuggets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jerremy. Newsome About Jerremy: In November 2014, Jerremy Alexan...

Episode 219 features Tony Horton, a Fitness Professional, Creator of P90X, and the Founder of Power Life. Find Tony Online: Website: https://mypowerlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyshorton Twitter: https://twitter.com/tony_horton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtg-WxwloE0cwFeIea7ckqw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonySHorton About Tony: Tony Horton is the wildly p...

Episode 218 features Stephen Shedletzky, a Thought Leader, Speaker, and Executive Coach Find Stephen Online: Website: https://simonsinek.com/igniter/stephen-shedletzky/ Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/shedinspires/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/shedinspires YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MCLdrship/ About Stephen: Every day Stephen wakes up t...

Episode 217 features Jake Aronskind, CEO and Co-Founder of Pepper. Find Jake Online: Website: https://linqapp.com/jakearonskind Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-aronskind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakearonskind/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakearonskind About Jake: New Jersey-born living in New York City! I graduated from Vanderbilt University and worked as a prop trader unt...

Episode 216 features Maria Brito, CEO of Maria Brito, LLC, Art Advisor, Curator & Author. Her new book, “How Creativity Rules The World” (HarperCollins March 15, 2022) can be found here - https://www.mariabrito.com/book Find Maria Online: Website: mariabrito.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrito-ny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabrito_ny Twitter: https://twitter.com/M...

Episode 215 features Andrew Bowker, a Product Manager at IBM. Andrew shares his experiences with aspiring product managers on Linkedin about how to build side products to break into the same. Find Andrew Online: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bowker/ About Andrew: After graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Andrew went straight into.... you guessed it....not mechanical en...