Junaid Ahmed

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Hacks & Hobbies is where passions turn into profit stories. Host Junaid Ahmed interviews entrepreneurs, creators, and builders who are turning what they love into real momentum—income, confidence, community, and impact. Expect practical takeaways on podcasting, video content, home studios, personal branding, systems, and mindset—so your next idea doesn’t stay “someday.”If you’re building something (a show, a brand, a business, a better version of yourself), you’ll feel at home here.

Author

Junaid Ahmed

Category

Education

Podcast website

hacksandhobbies.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

E418 - Julie Riley - How to build an amazing business through social channels and grow a community with live video. 05.05.2022

Today we get to speak with Julie Riley, an award-winning social media strategist with a passion for building community with Live Video. She has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing. As of this recording, she is the Social Media and Community Manager for StreamYard, managing 25k+ members in their community. Julie Riley has also worked with Social Media Examiner, The Small Business Admin...

E417 - Wade Galt - How to create an abundant and sustainable 3-day weekend lifestyle 28.04.2022

Wade teaches Entrepreneurs & Professionals to create an abundant & sustainable 3-Day Weekend lifestyle so they can better enjoy their family, friends, and life. He's a 20+ year Software Company Founder, Business Growth Coach, and Author of books on business growth, finance, personal growth, parenting, & spirituality. He & his family have lived ocean-side in North America & South America. He enjoys...

E416 - Kevin Kolbe - How to make video marketing work for your business 21.04.2022

Today we get to speak with Kevin Kolbe a content creator, video marketing specialist, coach, and founder of Kevin Kolbe Media. His life in media started on the radio and then led to TV working with stations affiliated with FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The CW. After TV, Kevin started his own video marketing media business and now helps non-profits, businesses, and entrepreneurs around the world get into...

E415 - Benjamin Yeh - How to find your 'True North' and create lasting success in your business 14.04.2022

Today we get to speak with Benjamin Yeh, He is a Business & Transformation Coach. Combining his investment experience and intuitive gift, Ben empowers entrepreneurs on how to gain clarity in discovering their 'True North', start thriving in their business, and live the life they are meant to create! Ben's career has evolved from being a real estate consultant, investment officer for a family offic...

E414 - Lisa Monette - How to stand out in life by using your voice on video! 07.04.2022

Today we get to speak with Lisa Monette a social media video voice coach, growth strategist, and Camera confidence ninja, and she specializes in authentic Live Video Coaching for leaders who must have content that engages, is creative, and converts! She has personally been responsible for millions of dollars of sales and recruiting including her Pink Trophy on wheels from Mary Kay Cosmetics, keyno...

E413 - Jeff Bull - From Star Wars superfan to content creator 31.03.2022

Jeff Bull is the founder and co-host of The Kessel Chat, a weekly live stream centered on Star Wars. He's a content creator, baker, woodworker, and Developer Advocacy Manager for Cisco Developer Relations. He spends his free time creating TikTok's about what else, Star Wars, and playing Pokemon Let's Go and Breath of the Wild with his 6 yr old. He and his wife love to geek out on food, drink, and...

E412 - Chris Stone - How to start a podcast and live stream like a pro 24.03.2022

Today we get to speak with Chris Stone. With a 25+ year history in the music industry with Sony, driven and passionate entrepreneur Chris Stone founded the Podcast and Live Streaming Consultancy Cast Ahead after the success of his own co-hosted podcasts changed his life. At Cast Ahead, Chris thrives on enabling driven entrepreneurs, influencers, thought leaders, and enterprises to express their st...

E411 - Eric Wooten - How to get your relationship back on track 17.03.2022

Eric is a dynamic speaker, author, and relationship expert. He uses his 15 years of experience as a pastor and licensed professional counselor to help strengthen relationships and organizations. Eric has leveraged his transformative, yet easy-to-digest frameworks to save countless marriages and create sustainable change at all levels of any organization. Our Guest Eric Wooten Website: https://alta...

E410 - Linda Schneider - How to create a leveraged income business and make a lot more money than the time you put in it 10.03.2022

Today we get to speak with Linda Schneider. she has been doing internet marketing since 2006, and has the distinction of having one of the oldest account numbers on Godaddy. She currently runs a subscription business for real estate agents that generates more than $10,000/mo while working less than 10 days a month. Her passion is what she calls "leveraged income," or making a lot more money than t...

E409 - Hallie Aviolo - How to love yourself and find happiness from within. 03.03.2022

As a wife of almost 20 years, mom of 3 kids, and former B2B sales executive, she intimately knows the struggle of feeling stuck and giving her love to everyone else, but herself. She loves to help women get unstuck, find self-love, manifest their purpose, and live this life to the fullest. She is the Founder & President of Sassy Healthy Fit, an organization created with the mission to teach as man...

E408 - Kevin Kwan - How to enroll more sophisticated clients from your Facebook Group and Email list 24.02.2022

Today I get to speak with Kevin Kwan. He's hired by coaches to nail down the message and psychology on how to attract, connect and enroll more sophisticated clients from their Facebook Group and Email list. He’s written over 30 different email funnels and sales pages for influencers in the health, wellness, and personal development industry increasing their program sales between 150% to 300%. Kevi...

E407 - Robert Kennedy III - How to equip leaders with the ability to IMPACT, INFLUENCE, and INSPIRE through communication and storytelling. 17.02.2022

Today we get to speak with Robert Kennedy III the president of Kennetik Communications, a minority-owned training firm. He has been called a dynamic leadership communicator. But, at his core, he is a teacher and trainer. When he speaks, he challenges employees, executives, and business leaders alike to take accountability for their current setting and then to create a bigger future for themselves....

E406 - Jillian Benbow - How to create a thriving community for your business, learn from the Director of Community Experience Manager at SPI Media. 10.02.2022

Today we get to speak with Jillian Benbow the Director of Community Experience Manager at SPI Media. With over a decade of experience running digital communities and programs, Jillian has seen it all. She is eager to help more people run successful communities and to help grow the digital community profession. When Jillian is not working on all things community she is enjoying the outdoors of Colo...

E405 - Billy Saleebey - How to achieve success by learning from the world's best entrepreneurs 03.02.2022

Today we get to speak with Billy Samoa Saleebey an entrepreneur, podcast host, and award-winning filmmaker (Rolling). He has led learning and development organizations for some of the most disruptive companies in the world, including Tesla, where he was Head of Global Sales & Product Training. He also co-founded Podify and is the current CEO, a podcast agency that provides production and promotion...

E404 - Chris Baden - How to build multi million dollar companies while maintaining a work life balance! 27.01.2022

Chris is the CEO / Co-Founder of FlowChat. A saas company that has a unique way of acquiring new customers. Their organic tool & strategies have led to boost their company and others’ to over $100k/mo in revenue. While Chris isn’t building businesses, he’s building a life-long marriage, world-impacting family, and competed on American Ninja Warrior. Our Guest Chris Baden LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/...

E403 - Nancy Barrows - How to find your voice to express yourself effortlessly and build authentic relationships with little-known secrets 20.01.2022

Nancy Barrows is the Queen of Engagement!  You've heard it before and you'll hear her speak about how to use personal content in social media networks, but what makes Nancy so convincing? She's a speech-language pathologist who has spent years working with children on improving their communication skills. This includes developing innovative methods for teaching those individuals how they can expre...

E402 - Delane Cooper - How this dreamatizer's incredible jewelry is manifested by unique your story 13.01.2022

When you think of a Dreamatizer, what comes to mind? Maybe the exceptionally creative and talented Delane Cooper or her process for creating jewelry that also tells an interesting story. That's right - she doesn't just make beautiful pieces; they come with prompts! Her creativity hibernates during winter months in order give birth again once summer approaches so we can meet these exquisite accesso...

E401 - James Hicks - How to turn information technology skills into a successful business. 06.01.2022

I get to speak with James Hicks. James is an Engineering Technologist by education and trade. DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on service. An entrepreneur and content creator dedicated to building collaborative communities. Husband, father, traveler Our Guest James Hicks LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jhicks Website : hicksnewmedia.com (Company Website) Personal Website : jameshicks.link/contact (Perso...

E400 - Dr Laura Jaget - How to Life Podcast, learn everything you need to live your life efficiently 25.11.2021

Dr. Laura Jaget is the creator of HOW TO LIFE®, a brand that teaches life skills to students of all ages. Akin to Adulting 101, the How To Life podcast and a YouTube channel feature audio and short video tutorials called Mominars® that provide instruction, information, and lots of encouragement. These mini adulting classes will motivate and inspire and are sure to help take the fear out of adultin...

E399 - Russ John - How to show up and create impact to expand your brand 18.11.2021

Today we get to speak with, Russ Johns. He's the host of the Pirate Broadcast Network. Not only is he a tech-enthusiast like myself. His journey has been a remarkable one and he's someone I absolutely admire. He Believes that you have the opportunity to Be SEEN | Be HEARD | Be TALKED ABOUT And that EVERYONE HAS A GIFT, A MISSION, and VALUE… Sometimes we need help in creating our message with WORDS...

E398 - Raquel Borras - How to create a safe social network for our future creators, innovators and educators. 11.11.2021

Today we get to speak with Raquel Borras, the Founder of RAQVISION, and the Chief Excitement Officer of "True to You Branding" Her passion is to help others bring to life their personal brand that is true to them. Raquel has expertise in social media and branding, which started on Linkedin. Because she loves people and talent for audience engagement, her social media presence exponentially skyrock...

E397 - Everold Reid - How to create an international brand and build a marketplace for local vendors 04.11.2021

Today we get to speak with Everold Reid. He's the author of "The Reid Method" A Blueprint for Achieving Sales Mastery and Host of "The Reid Method Insider" podcast. Not only does he teach sales, he's been practicing it over 30 years. In 1989, he took a summer job selling cars to earn extra money for college. The job was supposed to be temporary, but Everold realized that he had a gift for selling...

E396 - Devin Roscillo - How to cultivate a rock-solid collaborative community through coaching programs for female entrepreneurs. 28.10.2021

Today I get to speak with Devin Roscillo, She is an Activation and Mindset Coach who helps women claim their confidence and become their fullest, boldest selves. Devin helps female entrepreneurs step into their confidence so they can love themselves fully and take their businesses to the next level. She works with them on their self-limiting beliefs (aka. the B.S. stories and lies we tell ourselve...

E395 - Tammy Fink - How to increase client retention by encouraging more engagement with the WOW Factor! 21.10.2021

Today we get to speak with, Tammy Fink, WOW! Factor Author/Speaker/Consultant who supports established online business owners by creating unique client connections and retention strategies that will BLOW YOUR CLIENTS’ MINDS. She has over 30 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, and publishing. This “loud, lovable, and full of laughs” online personality will help you to connect with you...

E394 - Joel Clelland - How these 3 ways can help you create an effective workplace culture 14.10.2021

Today we get to speak with Joel Cleland. He's the CEO for centric a global digital currency. With over 20 years of diverse career experience, Joe has moved in the education, finance and philosophy sectors. Joel emphasizes investor education and partnerships. He is very excited about Centrix move to the finance smart chain, which will bring more opportunities for partnerships and an amazing user ex...

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