The Other Side of Potential

In her efforts to escape the poverty that she was born into, Jamila Tunu educated herself on financial literacy. Somehow though, she still found herself trapped in the curse of generational poverty. Today she joins us to explain how she discovered her purpose, overcame the poverty mindset, and started building generational wealth.  Jamila has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Services and...

Many of you listening are familiar with the concept of burnout. Many of you may even have experienced the symptoms of burnout at one point or another. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a whole new set of challenges that have contributed to unique feelings of burnout and fatigue that have the potential to be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Whether it’s the pressure of having your children at ho...

Vinay Raval has always loved connecting with people and inspiring happiness. Now, he does that for a living! Twelve years ago, Vinay left his corporate job to search the world for ideas about how to create unique customer experiences which elicit positive emotions in people and therefore draw them back time and time again. The lessons during his travels culminated in the founding of GrowthWallah....

Medicine, meditation and anti-racism work are not an obvious combination of career paths, but today you’ll hear how Dr. Jill Wener has integrated all three to enact change in the world. You’ll hear the story of how she discovered meditation after a period of burnout, before writing a blogpost offering hope after the results of the 2016 election, only to receive strong feedback that has sparked a j...

Online marketing is way more than just posting on social media, and in today's ever-changing and quickly evolving technological world, it can be a struggle for many business owners. Veronica Romney is here today to assure you that, with the right keys and cultivation process, your marketing leader will be able to compliment your unique visionary strengths in a way that makes it rain for you....

Welcome to another episode of the Other Side of Potential. We’re glad you joined us! Today we speak with Tom Schwab: entrepreneur, author, and pioneer of podcast interview marketing. As an engineer, a Navy Veteran, and a Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, Tom thinks differently, and during our conversation, he reveals the mindset that has set him apart. Tom shares his belief that funnels often do...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only humanitarian issues. A plethora of proof exists pointing to the fact that workplaces that embrace these three principles are more productive and effective. During today's episode, we discuss why this is a conversation that we can no longer ignore in society or our businesses. Beyond defining these terms, we look at examples of how their implementa...

Welcome to 2022! To ease into the new year, Dr. Sharon Spano talks to you today about the importance of planning and having a clear vision, mission, and values for your business.  Tune in to hear how having a vision for your company can guide you through tough decisions relating to clients and employees, and the benefits of defining a mission for the business, from both the company’s and the clien...

Today, Dr. Sharon Spano brings you a short solo cast where she reflects on the past year and helps us prepare for both the holidays and 2022.  In this episode, Dr. Spano gives us some insight into what we can expect from the podcast in January and talks about the three zones of ownership, family, and business that we should consider as we plan for 2022. Dr. Spano reminds us that the holidays are a...

We are in a time of great complexity and exhaustion, and many people are feeling as though they’re ready to give up. We have seen a tremendous increase in anxiety, depression, and suicide. Today’s guest, Terry Tucker, has not only been through a litany of diverse experiences, but he has also been through the ups and downs of life and is uniquely qualified to help us see the other side of potential...

Everyone wants to avoid a messy divorce at all costs. If you are a business owner though, this can add a whole extra layer of complications. Many people think that prenups are just for couples with trust issues, what they don’t realize is that the right prenuptial agreement can set you up for how you manage your finances during the marriage, avoid a lot of conflict over time, and may even help you...

Michael Lamberti is an Integral Master Coach in private practice in Toronto, Canada. He works with clients to help them discover and thrive in meaningful work. He began his coaching practice working with millennials in the early stages of building their careers, helping them to gain clarity when entering the workforce.   His expertise has now led him to coaching opportunities with NGOs in the Cana...

When we did a previous episode on winning conversations with difficult people, part of what came out of that was a deeper understanding that many of you out there are dealing with toxic relationships in your life, whether it be in your business or personal life. Certainly, we know that these relationships can be even more complicated if you’re in a family-owned business.  The intention behind cons...

Owning and running a multi-generational family business can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. You want your children and grandchildren to be able to generate the same level of wealth while also leveraging their unique strengths, allowing them to fulfill their potential. But miscommunication and family dynamics can cause unforeseen challenges that are difficult to solve from the inside....

If you’re thinking about positioning your business for an eventual exit, then this episode is for you! Since COVID, we hear more and more conversations about, “Is this the right time to exit my business? How do I know if I’m ready? What’s the first step?” Well, today’s guest, Marvin Storm, has the answers to these questions. In fact, he believes you should start thinking about your exit long befor...

We are in a time of great complexity and exhaustion, and many people are feeling as though they’re ready to give up. We have seen a tremendous increase in anxiety, depression, and suicide. Today’s guest, Terry Tucker, has not only been through a litany of diverse experiences, but he has also been through the ups and downs of life and is uniquely qualified to help us see the other side of potential...

In his book, Thursday is the New Friday , author Joe Sanok offers exercises, tools, and training that have helped thousands of professionals, from authors and scholars to business leaders and innovators, create the schedule they want, resulting in less work, greater income, and more time for what they most desire. Joe doesn’t just write about a four-day workweek, he lives it! Going from working 60...

The world of digital marketing can be overwhelming and, sometimes, we need an expert to walk alongside us. Dallin Cottle is that expert. After studying political science, Dallin made the leap into the world of digital marketing, applying the same principles of psychology and analysis to develop the knowledge that has made his company, ROAR, so successful.  Dallin believes that you can’t get busine...

Statistics show that if your product or service is associated with a story, it is 2700% more likely to sell, yet the most common mistake that entrepreneurs and business owners make is that they focus only on their product or service, overlooking the vital importance of communication. Aurora Winter has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs convey their stories. Through her Spoken Author Met...

This week we are excited to welcome world-renowned creativity expert, Nir Bashan, founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset and author of The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability , to talk about the integral role that creativity has to play in business. His company, The Creator Mindset, offers a range of services, from conducting workshops, consult...

Our world is not what it used to be. We no longer experience collectively traumatic events every now and then; instead, we are living in a constant state of collective trauma, characterized by natural disasters, mass shootings, and of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. A traumatic event is described as something that causes physical, emotional, or psychological distress or harm, and the impacts that t...

Please join us in welcoming today’s guest, Danna Olivo, business growth strategist and the CEO and Founder of MarketAtomy. Danna’s passion is working with small, first-stage entrepreneurs to ensure that they start out on the right foot and stay on the path to financial freedom. She is known as the ‘business birthing specialist’ because she understands the intricacies involved in not only starting...

On today’s conversation, we have Jan Hoath, who is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a leadership coach, a speaker, a writer, and a self-described joy mentor. With a goal to help business owners and entrepreneurs approach business and life from a place of authentic joy and playfulness, she has developed a process called the Happiness Prism. Listening in, you’ll hear Jan’s important message and how...

Whether it’s around COVID, vaccinations, whether to wear a mask or not, there are a whole host of conversations going on that are dividing colleagues, friends, even family. It was this surge of tough conversations that led Dr. Sharon Spano to host a recent workshop on Winning Conversations with Difficult People. Today she reflects on this workshop and some of the questions that arose in response t...

Toxic work environments and high turnover rates are common in many workplaces and are often the result of dysfunctional leadership, which can have a detrimental effect not only on its staff but the financial health of the business. The Lou Everett Group has dedicated itself to addressing an urgent need for leadership support by transforming and uplifting today’s leaders through leadership coaching...