Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo Martin's interview with Mel Robbins. Mel Robbins is an expert on leadership and defeating doubt. She's a thought-leader on thinking less and taking more action. Mel is an Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse. She shows us how counting down from five can help you tackle your Why Not Now? and literally change your life in...

Cathy Heller returns to the show this week. Cathy is the host of the Don't Keep Your Day Job Podcast & author of the book, "Don't Keep Your Day Job".   Amy Jo Martin & Cathy have an honest & playful conversation. Nothing is off-limits. Cathy is in the business of helping people find their purpose & quit their jobs. She shares what that means & what she's learned along the way. She also discusses h...

Farryn Weiner is on the show this week. Farryn is an award-winning marketer and the founder of Farrynheight.   In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Farryn talk about the 3 decision-making filters she uses in everything she does. Farryn also shares how she built her company from scratch, starting out with $2000 and using her apartment as her office.   Follow Farryn: https://www.instagram.com/jetsetfa...

This week's guest is Ksenia Avdulova. Ksenia is a speaker, educator, founder of Breakfast Criminals and host of the Woke & Wired Podcast. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Ksenia discuss how to take action by trusting your intuition even when it may not make sense. Ksenia also shares how she stays in alignment with herself while setting goals and seeing them through.   Follow Ksenia: https://www....

This week's episode is a deep dive into the Why Not Now? archives. This is the very first episode of the show with guest, Mark Cuban.   Amy Jo chats with Mark as he sits poolside in Vegas. You may know Mark from watching Shark Tank on TV or as the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. He's an outspoken, no BS kinda guy who went from bartender to billionaire. They chat about business, sports, tech a...

John Maxwell is our guest this week. John is an author, speaker and has been deemed the #1 leadership expert in the world by Inc. Magazine. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and John talk about leadership and personal growth. John discusses his specific formula for decision making as well as his "60/40" approach to running a business. He also shares what he considers to be his greatest challenge in l...

Do you notice a pattern of mental roadblocks that keep you from progressing in your career & life? Spiritual mentor and author of "Loving What Is", Byron Katie, has developed 4 questions which she calls "The Work", to help you navigate those roadblocks. Amy Jo & Byron Katie discuss how to apply the 4 questions to your Why Now Now? Ideas & everyday life. Through her personal challenges, Katie has d...

Have you ever reached a point where you've burned out and needed to take a break? This is a familiar scenario for a lot of us. What if that break turned into a life-changing career shift? In this episode, Amy Jo Martin chats with Hitha Palepu about just that. Hitha shares a Why Not Now? moment that took her from being a successful blogger to the CEO of a family-owned pharmaceutical company. She al...

Amy Jo Martin kicks off 2020 by sharing her single biggest lesson of the decade. All of her other lessons roll up into this one. She shares the tactics of how you can apply the learning to your personal and professional lives. It has been life-changing for her and it can be for you too.   Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Gr...

This week is Part 2 of our Best of 2019. Amy Jo shares a few of her favorite conversations from 2019 that will help you make the best of your time in 2020. Author of "Do Less" Kate Northrup, FOCUS Brands President and COO Kat Cole, and Author of "Essentialism" Greg McKeown share their best tips on managing and maximizing your time so you're ready to crush your 2020 "Why Not Now?" goals.   Get Amy...

In this week's episode, Amy Jo shares some of her favorite conversations from 2019 to help you get a head start on your 2020 goals. Business Mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, Business Coach extraordinaire Christy Wright and Entrepreneur Heather Allen share their steps, tips and tricks on how to take action on your "Why Not Now?" idea.   Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activ...

Over the last 15 years, Ali Brown has advised and nurtured some of the largest online thought leaders. She's been named one of Forbes "Women to Watch" and has been featured on the ABC hit prime time television show "Secret Millionaire".   Ali shares her fascinating story of shifting her career when she was on top and thriving. She discusses what the change might have looked like on the outside and...

This week's guest is Stephanie Hauser. Stephanie and Amy Jo became friends in the NICU after Amy Jo's son Lincoln was born. Stephanie shares the incredible story of when her son was born at just 23 weeks and navigating more than half a year in the NICU. She also shares her impactful philosophy, the concept behind how she operates, and how anyone can use them in any aspect of their life.   Get Amy...

In this episode we revisit Amy Jo's interview with best selling author, speaker and one of the top thought leaders in today's world, Simon Sinek. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY – why they do what they do. You'll hear Simon share his philosophy on finding your "Why?", what happens when you find it, why it's only the starting point; not the magic bullet and how he get...

We're changing it up this week! This special episode is a live recording from the Riveter Summit in New York City. Amy Jo Martin joins panelists Tiffany Dufu, Jen Hatmaker, John Lippman, & Vanessa Liu in a discussion moderated by Erica Keswin. Enjoy this colorful conversation about not only pivoting your career but pivoting your message and your life.   Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin...

Derek Sivers is an author, entrepreneur and founder of CDBaby.   In a world where speed and instant gratification are everything, Derek defines himself as a "slow thinker". He talks about the importance of slowing down and thinking things through. He also shares his unique perspective on the "why not now?" question, which is one we've never heard, and what to do when your goals just aren't working...

Michele Sullivan is the recently retired President of the Caterpillar Foundation and the Director of Corporate Social Innovation at Caterpillar.   Michele discusses her journey navigating life as a little person and how we all live with our own differences, some we can see and some we can't. She also talks about her new book "Looking Up" which hits shelves February 25th.   To learn more about mond...

This episode is a favorite from the Why Not Now? archives.  Scott Harrison is the new kind of baller. He was once a night club promoter who sold selfishness and decadence to people while chasing models and doing drugs. Now, as the founder of charity: water, and best-selling author, he has impacted over 6 million lives and raised $300 million to provide clean drinking water to people in developing...

Megan Alexander is an author, speaker, television personality, singer-songwriter and mother of 3. Amy Jo and Megan discuss how she manages staying present while living in 2 cities and her top tips for balancing multiple projects. Megan also discusses her new book "One More Hug", the song she wrote and performed, called "One More", to accompany her book and how all it takes is one yes so keep going...

This episode is all about conquering your inbox. Amy Jo Martin shares her tips and tricks on simplifying your inbox and discusses how to set up a respectful autoresponder to help create more space and less stress in your work and life.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to  http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://re...

In this episode Amy Jo Martin switches roles and is interviewed by Sahara Rose on Sahara's podcast - Highest Self Podcast.     Amy Jo discusses the many pivots she's made along her career and life path, from quitting her job with the NBA, starting her first company, living on a boat, moving to the forest, and starting the Why Not Now? Show. She also talks through ways you can develop your personal...

Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur and best selling author of "Money: A Love Story" and "Do Less". 
 In this episode, Kate talks about "Do Less" and her philosophy of doing less of what's not working, more of what is working and what lights you up. She also walks you through her 3 filter questions she asks herself on everything that's on her calendar to ensure she's focusing on what truly matters.  ...

In order to create more space & more time for the things that light us up, we need to declutter our physical & virtual lives. Social media can be a huge source of this clutter & as Amy Jo's Aunt once said "Don't let anyone rent space in your head, that's valuable real estate."   Amy Jo shares her recent decluttering on social, what you can learn from her time in Instagram unfollow jail, how she lo...

Tonya Dalton is the CEO of inkWELL Press and a productivity expert. Prior to inkWELL, Tonya was running a successful company, but it didn't light her up. Instead of sticking with safe, she decided to make a change and embrace the unknown.   Tonya talks through how she found where her passion, purpose and skill collided and how by investing in herself she has been able to build her ideal day. She a...

Greg McKeown is the New York Times Bestselling Author of "Essentialism" & this episode is essential listening for these frantic times we live in. Greg talks through essentialism vs non-essentialism & how if you don't prioritize your life someone else will. He also discusses the value of consistency, asks if you can answer the question "What's important right now?" & what to do if you can't, why we...