Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Today I get to speak with Christine McAlister. She is passionate about helping impact-driven entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being value-driven podcast guests. She's generated well over 6-figures as a podcast guest and has been recognized as the best in the world at podcast guesting by 7-figure founders like John Lee Dumas, Dana Wilde, and Andrew Kroeze [CREW-ze]. Christine has been a...

Today we get to speak with Sean Malone. He is a serial entrepreneur and has owned five different businesses. His biggest business success was taking his electronics company from $250,000 to just over $8,000,000 in revenue. Since then he has helped guide 4 additional organizations into the 8-figures. All the battle-field tested methods that he uses are part of the core of FlowChat & the Sell By Cha...

Today we get to speak with Andrea Pass, she creates and implements PR campaigns in a wide range of categories, you can check the list in the show notes. Andrea has expertise in national, regional, and local media relations. Her strength in relationships coupled with her knowledge of the ever-growing media base results in securing top-tier, targeted media placements to increase brand awareness and...

Today we get to speak with DJ Strick. With over 20 years of experience in media production and community-based leadership, Stephen Strickland, also known as “Strick,” is a fresh voice in the streaming world. For 13 years he was the host of the widely popular 95.7 Gospel Jamz FM, a weekly program that aired on radio in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, he established a following that he now reaches...

Today we get to speak with Deb Rosman, she's a former Senior Trade Finance Officer with an international energy trading company with over 20 years’ experience She is now a #1 Best selling international author of It is Done! and The Grieving Heart, a collection of poetry and prose about loss, hope and living. Deb left the corporate space in exchange for writing and public speaking about the importa...

Today we get to speak with Brandon Leibowitz, he runs a digital marketing company SEO Optimizers since 2007. Brandon has been working with small and medium-sized businesses to get more online traffic through  SEO and by crafting powerful websites. This has enabled Brandon's clients to succeed through increased clients, sales, and leads. Let's learn more about Brandon and what got him inspired to s...

Jessica Edwards is more than just a marketer. When she takes on a new client, she helps them optimize their business in every way possible from their processes to their policies, to their branding. She offers comprehensive services that allow her clients to have a cohesive, easily recognizable brand and streamlined processes to better serve their customers. As a big picture thinker, when she desig...

Suzan Manis is an artist, mother, and a new children’s author from dale city va. She recently published a Children’s book called The Land of All Work and No Play about a young boy learning some life lessons. This book has been a very personal and special project for Suzan, as it is a tribute to her late mother who inspired her to create the book. Suzan would like to tell about the book and the pro...

Today we get to speak with Expert live stream coach and accomplished content creator, Kirk Nugent, who has reinvented how small businesses, entrepreneurs, and faith-based entities reach the world. Whether he is engaged in one-on-one training to help those who seek to grow their business or he’s captivating audiences through Amazon and CNN with his expertise as a product ambassador, Kirk’s goal is...

Today I got to speak with Travis a retired Naval Officer, married with two children, and on move #50. His humble beginnings include 36 moves before graduating high school at 17, 12 schools, 6 states, 5 foster homes, surviving 2 murder attempts, and mother with type 1 bipolar disorder. Although this was very rough, there was always an organization willing to keep him sheltered, clothed, and fed. No...

Today we get to speak with Hala Taha dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” who is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she l...

Today we get to speak with Dr. Efrain Lopez. He's a military veteran proudly serving in the US Coast guard for 16 years and continues to serve as a reservist. Dr. ELO also worked as a Civilian for 5 years and continues to serve as a civilian in the maritime administration. He's a Live Streaming professional and worked as a moderator for the Live Streaming Pros community. Dr. ELO is an ambassador f...

Today I'm honored to bring my really good friend Chris Williams to the podcast. He's the reason I've been consulting clients all over the world to build their Home Studios. Chris spends most of his time raising his five kids, exploring world communities, and trying his hand at adventures like shark diving, ice climbing, running ultra marathons, and riding electric skateboards :) In his spare time,...

Today we get to speak with Julie Turner. She's also the host of "Real Talk podcast" She has been working in the wellness field since the 90s. Her unique brand of intuitive coaching is Coaching in FLOW. Her passion is to help individuals become the best and most authentic version of themselves possible, allowing them to be free of the limiting belief systems that have held them back personally and...

Today, I'm so excited to introduce to you my good friend Keisha Luke aka Queen Keisha the Queen of Nutrition. It's so cool to talk to yet another Queen on the podcast! Keisha Luke is a Corporate Nutritional Leadership Speaker. She teaches healthy balance, along with essential topics that lead to healthier and more productive employees that generate increased revenue. Keisha graduated with an honor...

Eden leads customer success and community at Camo - the app that gives you video super powers. Outside of work, she is a self proclaimed fantasy basketball expert and is a member of BTS ARMY. Our Guest Eden Liu Instagram: @pikachuliu Twitter: @pikachuliu LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-liu42/ Hacks to Take Away One of the things that actually helped me get through the stress of this hu...

Today we get to speak with Cris Giles, founder, and lead creator at Black Tie media, where he helps entrepreneurs and content creators navigate and monetize in three worlds. He has spent the last 18 years in the entertainment and live events industry where he has done everything from DJing audio engineering, video engineering, and more for live and virtual events. He also currently handles marketi...

Today we get to discover Skylar Sullivam. He's an artisan carpenter on a mission to make life more memorable not just for you but for everyone you come in contact too. In fact this is Skylar's very first guest appearance on a podcast. So lets jump right in, Our Guest Skylar Sullivam Instagram: the_skymaker Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheSkyMaker Youtube : https://youtube.com/user/MMethoos...

Today we get to speak with Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph. D. She's #1 International Bestselling Author of Money Makers and a Media Expert—has appeared on FORBES, FOX TV, and TED discussing her mission to share women’s voices WITHOUT prejudice. She helps women be the #1 Authority in their field with proven and effective methods. She lives in California with her husband and children, she loves baking and re...

Today we get to speak with Danielle Laura a two-time number one bestselling and award-winning author, advisor, energetics and relationship expert, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™. In her private work, she guides thought leaders, celebrities, and power couples around the globe in igniting their innate gifting so they can master their mission, amplify impact, and experience deep connection and ful...

Today we get to speak with Henrik de Gyor, He is a Consultant at Another DAM Consultancy who assists, advises, and advocates for his clients. Henrik has previously worked in the fields of advertising, automobiles, construction, education, finance, journalism, manufacturing, marketing, media, retail, and technology. Henrik is also an active speaker, a podcaster with 9 podcast series, and an author...

Today we get to speak with Usama Zeid Bashir Salim, He was born & raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nick Named Energizer bunny 😄. Usama started life coaching and teaching in 2014. His life coaching business fuels the fire of Generation Y and Z, where he teaches Confidence Building, Mindset Transformation, and Harnessing Talents. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Completed a M...

Born in Texas and residing in Columbus Ohio, Preston is a lifelong addiction and mental health advocate. With over 20 years of personal development and recovery experience, he loves to teach, train, and coach around demystifying dysfunction and mental wellness. He loves Texas A&M football, The Ufc, and snowboarding. Preston has an extensive background in sales, and personal development, and curren...

Dan Bennett was born and raised in the gritty city of Flint, MI and now resides in Fort Worth, TX. He is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers entrepreneurs and startups to learn to look and sound great on camera through coursework and private community membership. Dan has had the privilege to work with some amazing clients like… Harley Davidson, Hasbro, Nerf, Mercury Marine, Bud...

Today we get to speak with Heather Vickery, a global leader and success coach that helps people leverage their fears. Into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered bold, joy-filled and successful lives.  She's the best-selling author and the host of two podcasts, the brave files, and was it chance? N...