Good People, Cool Things

Sarah Elkins joins the podcast to chat about her book, Your Stories Don't Define You: How You Tell Them Will. She shares the power of storytelling, how her life experiences has shaped what she's doing now, and her favorite small world connections.

Dr. Rob Bell shares his tips for improving mental toughness, defines what a hinge moment is and how to identify them, some of his most painful experiences, and shares highlights from his new book, Puke & Rally.

Jacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo of fitness brand Jane DO chat building a brand, new challenges and opportunities with home workouts, and how they've created a community to empower women across the world.

It's time to write a book, kiddos! Author Michael C. Bland discusses his new book The Price of Safety and shares tips and insights on putting a book together, from writing to marketing and much more.

The 512 Brewed Podcast ladies talk all things beer, how to build a personal brand, and we plan our buying strategy for Michael Jordan’s mansion. Give a shout out to the 512 Brewed Hosts on Instagram and check out a new episode every Friday at 512BrewedPodcast.com .

Maggie Grabmeier talks about her solo work as Maggie Gently, including her songwriting process, her worst gig (and the valuable lessons it taught her), and we discuss our favorite quarantine games. Check out Maggie's new EP, Good Cry, which is a raw, introspective look at losing a relationship with a friend. Or, as Maggie calls it, "five songs of sadness."

South Block founder Amir Mostafavi shares his tips for starting and running a successful business, plus the power of community and his favorite works of art.

Nettie Owens, founder of Sappari Solutions and Momentum Accountability , joins the podcast to chat about how to organize your professional and personal life, ways to maximize remote work efficiency, and why productivity accountability is so important.

Annette Silva, executive producer at Studio City Productions, knows the power of a good story. She joins the podcast to talk about producing TV shows, both traditionally and in the current all-digital landscape.  She also shares why trust in the workplace is essential and why she started a budget to save money for her family — how you can do the same. After all, who doesn't love some good DIY proj...

Guitar player and educator Lance Ruby joins the podcast to talk about music in a time of social distancing, great guitarists, album art, and some of the worst gigs he's ever played.

Journalist Janet Jay joins the podcast to talk about her fantastic career, her penchant for upcycling, and the best tunes to choose for punk rock karaoke.

Author and writer Eric Carasella shares more than two decades of experience in writing and publishing, whether it's on Medium or publishing three books. We also discuss the "leap" of quitting a corporate job to go freelancing full-time.

Ian Roth of Talking Llama Media helps leaders by empowering them to speak and communicate confidently and effectively. He also runs two different podcasts, the Get Heard Podcast and The Talking Llama. We're chatting leadership, communication, and podcasting tools and tricks.

Deb Eckerling, founder of Write On and author of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning, and Achieving Goals , joins the podcast to chat about writing communities, the importance of setting (and rethinking) goals, email and social media marketing tips, and super easy cooking recipes that'll make your tummy happy. 

Scott Leese is a three-time winner of the American Association of Inside Sales’ Top 25 Inside Sales Professionals, and a highly sought-after consultant, advisor, leader, and sales trainer. With a focus on sales strategy, people, process, and infrastructure, he’s worked with several companies with a $0-$25m ARR, giving them expert guidance as they scale. If you have a product or service you want to...

Working on your own side hustle? This episode, featuring Monotony: The Musical creators Sarah Luery and Jared Chance Taylor, dives into how to find your inspiration and discover the creative process that works best for you. It's really fun to sing along with, as well!

Sam Nulton may be one of the most interesting people you’ll meet. He’s a professional whistler, has covered tons of sports as a freelance camera operator, has traveled the world, and his music has been featured all over the internet, from workout routines to makeup tutorials. We're chatting the creative process, effective uses of social media, and some of his top experiences as a musician.

Eric Slepak-Cherney, co-founder of Beers & Board Games Chicago, joins me to chat all things beer and board gamin’.   Eric started a community that continues to grow, and in this uncertain time, shares options for games you can still play while social distancing. Highlights of this episode include turning ideas into action, the benefits of being inclusive, and some of the best board game and be...

Tamika Bickham is an award-winning TV journalist with a knack for storytelling. She and I share the belief that everyone’s got a story to tell, and that the most impactful stories can help change lives for the better. No matter what kind of work you do, you can take her tips and experience and learn how to use storytelling for business success by creating the kind of content that will truly benefi...

Believe in the power of trusting yourself – it'll take you far.  That's certainly an underlying theme of Margie Warrell's new book, You've Got This! The Life-Changing Power of Trusting Yourself , a handbook for learning to thrive in today's pressure laden and uncertain world.

Alyea Sandovar, Game Researcher and Digital Producer at TintHue, joins the podcast to chat about her process for making big decisions, which has led her down many paths and through many careers as she’s discovered what she’s most passionate about.  She’s also a huge UFO fan, so of course we’ve included some fun links below. And Alyea dives into her unique ability to communicate with dead people, o...

This episode's guest is Michael Keaveny, chef and owner of Tavola and author of the new book Tavola: 10 Greatest Hits – Music and Food. Michael and I chat about his experience working in restaurants as a teenager and one of his favorite dishes, the power of being the hardest person in the room, and the biggest difference between successful and unsuccessful restaurants. Spoiler alert: these same pr...

If you’re looking to start a business, there are certain questions you’ll need to ask. What am I passionate about? Who is my target audience? What challenges can I address? Hassanatou Barry began answering these questions and saw an opportunity. She’s a young, innovative and resolute entrepreneur. She had been babysitting for years as a side hustle when she realized she had a tremendous passion fo...

Whether you’re an Instagram power user or just an occasional selfie star, knowing how to take good pictures is a skill anyone can have. And today’s guest, Feed This House founder Ashley M., is an absolute rock star when it come to taking photos. Her website is dedicated to food, family, and a whole lot more, and chock full of great photos (and occasionally brilliant puns too, though I’m not ready...

The phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” may be a cliche, but it applies in so many situations. Specifically, there’s a key word in there: make . You have to make the conscious decision to improve your situation. This episode’s guest, Joel Hawbaker, is no stranger to tough times – in the span of three years, he learned his dad had terminal cancer, got divorced, and lost his home. Aft...