Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

Suzy Batiz is known as an innovator and her company, Poo~Pourri is widely know for their innovative approach to marketing. That shit is badass! Not only are Suzy and her team innovating their entire industry, they are also innovating their company culture. In this week's episode, Suzy and Poo~Pourri Creative Director, Nicole Story Dent, discuss the company culture changing experiment they performe...

Katie Anderson is the Founder & CEO of Save Water Co. and is innovating her industry. Katie was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Game Changer list, she's a part of the Cartier Woman's Initiative and is also a Spoken Word Rapper. Yep, quite the rap sheet (pun intended). In this episode, Katie discusses how to reach your full potential by creating a life of unbridled creativity. She also shares why y...

Time management - the ability to manage our time - is something that affects each and every one of us. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 9 Time Management Tips. In the spirit of being efficient and maximizing your time, what are you waiting for? Press play already.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to  http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Re...

Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a national membership network of community, content, resources and coworking spaces, built by women for everyone. In 24 months Amy has taken her idea and turned it into a community driven company with 84 employees and millions of dollars in funding.   In this episode, Amy talks through creating your own template for life and why you shouldn't buy i...

Mentorship - being mentored or being a mentor - is one of the most important things you can do for yourself both personally and professionally.   In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Emily Costopoulos dive into why mentorship is so important. They also discuss how to find a mentor, how to be a mentor, three specific things you can do to get started today and they talk through two pivotal moments whe...

Tania Katan is an award-winning author, public speaker, and co-creator of #itwasneveradress. Tania shares how she has walked through life, and workplace, curveballs and how to take the most boring part of your job and turn it into the most exciting part. Tania also discusses the #itwasneveradress campaign and how a re-imagining of the women's restroom logo went viral overnight. Tie on your cape an...

Amy Jo and her husband Richard discuss how the 20 Second Rule has changed their lives, and how something that started as a way to get them through a temporarily challenging situation is now embedded in their days. They also talk through how you can implement the rule at home and work, how they are managing their time as new parents, an alternative to maternity leave and the biggest life lesson the...

Peta Kelly is an author and entrepreneur, but those two words do nothing to describe the true depth of Peta's character and soul. In this episode Peta discusses clock blocking - what it is and how it effects you. She also talks through being in service to the creations coming out of you, co-conception of ideas and "perfect" timing, when editing yourself is a help and a hinderance, Peta's creative...

Heather Allen is the founder of Kaleidacuts. Heather used to be a school teacher, then started a greeting card company. That company didn't work out as she had planned, but her second company - Kaleidacuts - is thriving. She is living where her passion, purpose & skill collide. In this episode Heather talks through running a 7-figure company without a website, building a loyal and engaged communit...

Today's episode is about fear. My 3 guests - Mel Robbins, Michelle Poler & Alison Levine - share specific & tangible tools that will allow you to navigate & manage your fear more effectively. Before you listen, I invite you to think of something that you're afraid of; something that you're scared to do. Keep going back to that fear as you're listening because you can apply these tools today. By th...

A blesson is a lesson that turns into a blessing. Instead of being a weakness a blesson is celebrated, learned from and applied in the future. We are all about applying the lessons that we learn. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 3 business blessons with you, as well as a recent personal blesson. She talks through the meaning of a blesson, the blesson wall and how you can apply that tactic fo...

What do you do? This question can be one of the most annoying questions on the planet, and answering it stumps a lot of us.  T here's the literal "I work for xyz company" or "I am an insert the blank." Then there's, what do you really do? What is it that you are doing on this planet? In this episode Amy Jo and Emily Costopoulos discuss the "What do you do?" question and provide guidance on how to...

Lauren Bongiorno is an entrepreneur, health coach & author. In one word though, Lauren is an innovator. She has pioneered and created a career that didn't exist before; a career that allows her to live in the intersection of where her purpose, passion and skill collide. For someone still in her twenties Lauren has done more than most do over their entire careers. In this episode, Lauren shares a p...

Channeling her current experience with her son in the NICU, in this episode Amy Jo talks through how to turn adversity into an asset. She shares why asking the right questions is key to dealing with any difficult situation, why you can only wear one hat at a time when it comes to giving your energy and emotions to something, why being is more important than doing and the importance of sharing what...

Barbara Corcoran turned a $1,000 loan into a billion dollar business. She is a real estate mogul, investor and you may also know her from the hit TV show, Shark Tank. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets on entrepreneurship and life. Barbara talks through a pivotal Why Not Now? moment early on in her career.   She also shares her advice to people navigating the bridge between leaving a j...

Polina Veksler & Alexandra Waldman are the Co-Founders of Universal Standard; a customer-centric clothing brand providing access to quality fashion for all. They are changing the game for people who struggle to find quality clothes that fit. Not bad for two founders who knew nothing about the industry they were getting into. Polina & Alex share how powerful mixing your emotions with data can be in...

Recently Amy Jo asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for her. We decided to split the answers into 2 episodes. In this 2nd episode, Amy Jo answers your questions about strengthening your relationship with money, business & entrepreneurship. Amy Jo talks through fear, money & how they relate to your Why Not Now? ideas. She also discusses what she's learned about d...

Kat Cole is the COO and President of Focus Brands, North America. After a string of career catapults at an early age working for Hooters, Kat dropped out of college as a 20 year old. Prior to her current role she was the Executive Vice President of Hooters & President of Cinnabon. In addition, she has since gone on to receive her MBA. In this episode Kat talks through her three part approach to sa...

Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator and Founder of Emily McDowell & Friends; a greeting card and gift company that is innovating the industry. Emily was named one of Slate's 10 Designers Who Are Changing The World. In this episode, Emily shares two pivotal life moments that were the catalyst for her career shift from advertising into pursuing her passion. She talks through what you really need...

Welcome to the world, baby Renegade! In true Renegade form, my son Lincoln Gray, decided to make his debut during a layover, while I was traveling alone, in Denver at 27 weeks. He came racing down the runway and into this world at a strapping 2 pounds, 3 oz. Lincoln delivered in the most natural (emergency) birth situation imaginable. Currently, he is doing very well for a micro-preemie. He'll be...

Recently we asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for Amy Jo about business, social media and navigating their Why Not Now? ideas. The response was overwhelming. We've decided to answer all of your questions over two episodes. A lot people are feeling stuck with social media; wondering why their audience isn't growing or engaging more. So, in this first episode, A...

Emily Schromm is a personal trainer, entrepreneur & inventor. Since participating in MTV's Real World at 20 years old, Emily, now 30, has founded 5 companies serving multiple industries. In this episode Emily talks about psychotic ambition in entrepreneurship; what that means & transitioning into a healthier place. She also shares the hardest of part of entrepreneurship, resilience through failure...

Jessica Mendoza is a true modern day pioneer. She is the first woman in history to serve as a nationally televised analyst for Major League Baseball. She is also an Olympic gold and silver medalist, former Pro-Softball Player, Entrepreneur and Mother. In this episode Jessica shares a pivotal Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for her diving headfirst into her career. Jessica also talks thro...

Molly Bloom's story is like no other. She has experienced the highest of high's & the lowest of lows, but Molly's resilience is second to none. Molly talks through realizing that by leveraging & marketing her unique story, she could reinvent her life for the better. Molly also shares her advice to people who have failed & need to come back stronger, as well as the antidote to anxiety when things d...

Christy Wright is a renowned business coach, speaker, author, podcast host and Dave Ramsey Personality. She is a leader in the field of business and entrepreneurship. Christy shares her advice on goal setting, how to maximize your Why Not Now? moment and the two extremes of planning your future. She also talks through a new way to look at your competition, effective boundary setting, why an honest...