Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Today we get to speak with Alec Lace, He's the Host of First Class Fatherhood launched in 2018 with a vision to change the narrative of fatherhood and family life. The show quickly became one of the top parenting podcasts in America due to Alec interviewing some of the most famous fathers in the world including Dean Cain, Deion Sanders, Tony Hawk, and Tom Brady. Because of the show’s popularity, A...

Today we get to speak with Fritz Colcol, He is a rising businessman based in Chicago and the owner of restaurants, a digital marketing and tech company and the co owner of an apparel brand. He is also a professional athlete for Men's Physique in the IPE League and bagged the "Mr. Illinois 2016" title. Back in college, he took the bold decision to switch majors from Computer Engineering to Kinesiol...

Today, I get to speak with Ali Mirza. The CEO and founder of iSocialYou, a digital marketing agency based in Dallas, TX. In the last 10 years, Ali has developed digital marketing solutions and growth hacking strategies for several mega brands, SMBs, startups and agencies. At iSocialYou, he helps brands with two important aspects of digital marketing (1) How to build the RIGHT type of audience (2)...

Today I get to speak with Kuti Mack. He is the creator of the 6-Week SuperYou®️ Program which uses fitness and nutrition to propel people to be their best daily. Clients and audiences alike have affectionately dubbed KUTI the "Fitness Philosopher" for his unique ability to share straightforward, science-based expertise paired with inspirational philosophies that connect with people on a personal l...

Today I get to speak with my good friend, Diana Nguyen. She is an actor, comedian, and a writer. She has worked in the industry for 15 years and has appeared on TV, film, and stage. In 2020, Diana spoke at her first TedTalk titled “Joy is my Caffeine – JoyFool.” It was a defining moment of years performing standup and theatre coming to one place to tell a story in 13 minutes about what Joy meant t...

Jacqueline is the Founder of a non-profit organization, 99 Hearts, CEO of two startups, and a business professional in the electrical industry. When she's not working and building, she's a professional cause-based-musician, classic car enthusiast and horse crazy gal that enjoys every moment of the Colorado outdoors. Our Guest Jacqueline Mitchell LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerosemitchell Tw...

Today we get to speak with Michael Dash. He's an entrepreneur, a best selling author of chasing the high business coach, recovering addict, speaker and philanthropist. He founded the F a TV series from addict to entrepreneur, published on thrive global on medium.com as well as on Maryland coaching and mentoring. Michael works with entrepreneurs helping them streamline their businesses, while incre...

Today we get to speak with Roman Robert. He is a former foster child who grew up in various homes throughout Texas. At 18. Roman joined the army, where he became an interrogator deployed multiple times, and had the honor of supporting Special Operations groups from around the world. Roman transitioned from the military after an exciting and honorable career, but had traumas from the foster care an...

Today we get to speak with Elysia Buss. She is an equine facilitated life coach, host and producer of the YouTube channel horsepower empowerment through connection. She's currently on tour around the US as she collaborates with a queen assisted learning and mental health facilities to create promotional short videos and increase visibility for the Equine industry. She's on a mission to empower a b...

In this episode, I get to speak with Afshan Abbas. Afshan is a technologist and a social impact entrepreneur. She started her career as a software engineer at Microsoft where she worked closely with business and finance teams, solving big data problems. In 2016, she left her corporate job and co-founded Fuchsia - a sustainable shoe brand on a mission to empower artisans from South East Asia. As th...

In this episode, I get to speak with Rochelle Moulton. Rochelle Moulton is a brand strategist and marketing coach dedicated to crafting your brand of genius into a flourishing authority business. She turns consultants and big thinkers into authorities. Her mantra? Be unforgettable. She earned her consulting stripes leading introverted brainiacs at some powerhouse global consulting firms: Towers Pe...

In this episode I get to speak with Phoebe Lay. She is a business coach and mentor. As the Founder & Director of Thrive and Shine Co. Phoebe helps entrepreneurs and business owners with their Social Media Marketing, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Phoebe combines her expertise in business coaching with her strengths in branding and social media marketing to give business owners a syste...

In this episode I get to speak with Alka Sharma. She’s an Experienced Content Writer and Marketing Intern with a demonstrated history in the Higher Education industry. Skilled in Inter-Cultural and Corporate Communications, Management, Commerce, and Teaching. Strong will power with M.Com focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Actively looking for a job in Educati...

In this episode, I get to speak with Rebecca O'Brien. Rebecca, a caring and active child who was born in Ireland and grew up in California, moved with her family to Sweden at the age of 11. She grew up to be an ambitious outgoing perfectionist who longed to graduate and spread her wings around the world. By 2014 she had spent 15 years in the International Sales and Marketing industry, in global co...

In this episode I get to speak with Brock Richard. He is a Sales Specialist at Peloton Interactive. Experienced sales professional with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods and fitness industry. Skilled in Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, and Social Media. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Kinesiology and Exercis...

In this episode I get to speak with Jim Beard. He’s a Content Creator, an Innovator. A Visualization Consultant, 3d Producer and a 3d Team Lead. He is interested in pursuing a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company. Multi-tasking, high pressure, and working with tight timelines are all qualities that he’s accustomed to. H...

In this episode I get to speak with Amanda Catarzi. Amanda is a Messaging & Copywriter Specialist. She’s been helping those struggling to be heard in the digital marketplace. Those have tried all the tricks, but for some reason it's like their mic is off or muted and they are not getting the engagement they need. Be a brilliant copywriter, find your voice and connect with your target audience. She...

In this episode I get to speak with Robert J Moore. 5x’s internationally Awarded Bestseller, Speaker, Business Coach, publisher, and a Guinness World Record holder. He is also the founder of Magnetic Entrepreneur that helps individuals create opportunities for themselves to develop empowering behaviors, and ultimately, shape their lives towards better outcomes. Robert will teach you how to tell yo...

Today we get to speak with Evie! Over the past 8 years, she has marinated, soaked and absorbed the transformational and healing powers of gratitude. Not to mention the 20 years before that where I was on a continual quest to change and become the best version of herself. In addition to a Psychology Degree and Master’s in counseling, she has attended numerous workshops and conferences to further he...

In this episode I get to speak with Lisa Peranzo. With a Masters in Human Behavior, almost 10 years in the fitness industry and multiple certifications, Lisa is determined to motivate you to reach those goals. Under her guidance, you will take control of your health and learn how to make healthy living easy and accessible, and make those impossible goals a reality. Our Guest Lisa Peranzo LinkedIn...

Today, I get to speak with Munira Zahabi. She is an International Podcaster, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and  "The Niche Navigator. She wrote the book "The Philosophy of Niche Principles when she struggled around picking a niche for herself which also made her really happy. The concept resonated so much with folks that her book became one of the best-selling books. Munira Zahabi's transformational talk...

Today, we get to speak with Nathan Todd. He is a Founder at No Label Defines Me Coaching LLC. He runs a youtube channel No Label Live. A show for anyone who is ready to use their voice and share their story, but feels trapped by the expectations of others. When you wear the labels of others the world is robbed of the authentic you. He brings amazing stories and powerful guests to the table. They s...

Today we get to speak with Jodi Krangle. We had so much fun talking about audio and branding and podcasting that I decided to bring her back. She's the Podcast host at Audio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing. In episode 34 we discovered her love for computers, software, and music and how it drove her into her passion for voice-over acting. But in this episode, we get to dig deeper into what it...

In this episode I get to speak with Raymond Blakney. He is an award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who has over a decade of experience building (bootstrapping) and operating 6 and 7-figure location independent businesses. He and his businesses have been featured in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Boston Globe & other top publications. Our Guest Raymond Blakney Website: teachmem...

Today we get to speak with Saad Reza. He's the reason I've been part of the Team Velocipede and rode my road-bike over 1500 miles in the better part of 2017. I was introduced to him as a cyclist back in 2016 and we've been friends ever since. Saad is the go-to-mentor and facilitator to all things cycling and family meetups. He talks about his love and passion for cycling over the years, from BMX,...