YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders

Can you be likable and successful? Is it important for you to be liked? "Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers." Today on the podcast, we talk about The Likeability Trap:  How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are   by MSNBC journalist (and past YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! guest), Alicia Menendez.  ** Win a copy of A...

Sleep is a primary biological need, but 2 out of 3 people are not getting enough sleep. Is that you?  Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body – from the brain, heart, and lungs to metabolism, immune function, mood, and disease resistance.  Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders including high blood pressu...

We spend a lot of time on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! talking about side hustles, bucket list items and achieving goals - from mindset to health and everything in between. I often tell people that YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is about being more than your day job. but what if you love what you do AND keep the things you value - family, fitness, and fun - top of mind? What if you designed your days to fit all of it...

Is there a solution to cure loneliness? Loneliness comes in many forms job loss, deployment, divorce, death, illness, or moving to a new city. For me, grief was the catalyst. When I was 16, I suffered a traumatic loss that forever changed my life. I found myself alone, lonely. Chronic loneliness is an epidemic. Half of Americans say they feel alone and in Britain, it's 1 in 3 people.  If you have...

Have you ever experienced your life falling apart all at once? Sometimes, life seems to get a bit off track. You're up at night wondering why it happened, how did things get this far and what the hell are you going to do? Whether it's one big life event that's causing life to crash down around you or a series of unfortunate events, there is good news is that you are one decision away from changing...

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Times have changed. With over 7 billion people in the world, a changing business landscape, and the competitive job market, fitting in is failing out.  This week's guest is Alicia Menendez. Alicia is a journalist and multimedia storyteller. Named "Broadcast Journalism's New Gladiator" by Elle Magazine,  "Ms. Millennial" by The Washington Post , and a "Co...

Are you saying YES to invitations, announcements and event emails?  In today's world, we are often so busy (or convince ourselves we're so busy), that we tend to ignore any event promotions that pop up in our inbox or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. But are you making a mistake?   Events offer so many benefits that you really should be making time for them.   In this episode, we discuss:  My t...

Are you comparing your roadmap to someone else? Matt LeBris was just 17 when he began working in the NYC nightlife industry. Captivated by money, Matt fell for the allure of the brights lights and big city. Unable to juggle both school and work, Matt failed out of college and opted to expand his position in marketing and promotion working with people like 50 Cent, Fetty Wap and more. An epiphany l...

Fresh off the stage from my first TEDx talk, the most-asked question I received was, "What strategy or takeaways can you recommend?" In this episode, I share the strategy you can use when preparing for your TEDx talk, next speaking engagement, workshop or pitch. Apply these tips in a classroom, boardroom or a crowd of thousands.  Get ready to increase your impact and stay grounded on your big day....

Are you a passionate multitasker with a packed calendar? Endless to-do list? How much are you accomplishing versus doing? Busy does not mean productive.  Time to take your goal-setting strategies, books, and saved podcast episodes and turn them into action.  Your planning season is over and actionable activity has begun.  In this episode, I share a personal success story that wouldn't have happene...

On today's episode: 3 big lies you tell yourself Root of those nagging negative thoughts through cognitive reappraisal . Cognitive reappraisal is an emotion regulation strategy that involves changing the trajectory of an emotional response by reinterpreting the meaning of the emotional stimulus.  6 ways to stop negative thinking and shift your thoughts     ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT...

The keys to all of the doors you need opened are in other people's pockets. But how do you develop the kinds of relationships and build a network that will motivate people to hand you those keys?  Relationship building is Michael Roderick's superpower. Your relationships are your insurance policy, so make sure you're not connection rich but cash poor. On today's episode Michael shares how to: Crea...

"The days are long but the years are short." - Gretchen Rubin Celebrate a special 100th episode of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!   In 2013, I bought my first microphone, but it wasn't until 2017 that I began podcasting. What if I hadn't chickened out? What if I hadn't talked myself out of starting? That was nearly 6 years ago, and it got me thinking about what else I would do differently. What advice would...

How do you live a YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! multi-passionate lifestyle as a mother (or father)?  On episode 99, busy mom and self-care expert, Jody Agard, joins us to discuss:  Sprinkling self-care in your daily life  Mommy-guilt and how to solve it Practical ways for self-care for moms (and dads) Spoiler Alert! It doesn't have to be complicated.  Jody Agard is the founder of Mommy Reboot, Self-Care for...

Every day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, from the clothes we wear, the lunches we eat and the routes we drive to work. These decisions feel automatic, but what about the decisions with long-lasting consequences? Which job do you take? Is this the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? Do you make this investment? On episode 98, I share 6 ways to make faster, better decision...

Were you ever asked the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up" ? Today's episode will remind you of who your teenage-self used to be. If you feel lost, stuck, or unsure of what to include on your bucket list, which goals to chase and what dreams to pursue, listen to Karina's story . Karina Popovich  is determined to have her name listed alongside other STEM giants such as Mark Zuckerb...

In today's episode, we explore: The #1 mistake sabotaging your goals Why when you're focused on everything, you're really focused on nothing 5 techniques to regain focus ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  ( www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat ) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    --...

Have you ever wondered what you have in common with Beyonce, George Clooney, and Lebron James? Rejection! We all face it, and we all share it in common. Rejection forces us to learn how to overcome obstacles to achieve greatness. Whether you lost your dream job, didn't make the team, or were turned down for a date, rejection hurts. But it's also necessary for personal growth and professional devel...

When was the last time you went out on a date...with yourself? If dining alone or seeing a movie solo freaks you out, I have three reasons why a date night with yourself is exactly what you need. In today's episode, we explore: The difference between being lonely and being alone 3 benefits to treating yourself to date night Top solo "date night" recommendations How to block out the noise of what "...

What does personal development mean to you? Is it self investment? Finding resources? Becoming the best version of yourself? What wraps all the areas of your life is personal development and choosing to adapt your mindset to the vision you have for yourself.    Part 4 of this 4-part series is all about your personal development. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself.   ...

Are you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs. Is that you?    Part 3 of this 4-part series is all about your career. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself.    What you can expect:  Why when you feel good about yourself and you're compensated fairly, you're able to do better work The...

Did you know that the most profitable investment you'll ever make is in YOURSELF? When you invest in your personal growth, and you declare that you're making the conscious to decide to devote time and energy on yourself, you send a powerful message into the universe. A message that says I'm ready to change my mindset, get serious about goal setting, and commit to ME. In part two of the YOU WANNA D...

Today's YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! crazy, big idea is to get real on the concept of investing in yourself. When you make the decision to invest in yourself, you send a powerful message to yourself and to the world. You are declaring that you are important enough to devote time, energy and space to your growth, to your learning and to your personal goals no matter the size or the scope. This 4-part series...

Imagine your day without thousands of instant messages, emails and calls interrupting your workflow, without complex, unmanageable and unreachable goals and without mistakes because you can't concentrate on ALL the tasks at once? Today I'm sharing the technique I use that helps me work with time and not against it. It's the exact method I used to accomplish 15 of the 20 items on my personal to-do...

Imagine feeling awesome every day without having to change a thing about yourself. How willing are you to try? I invited Alison Faulkner to join us today. She hosts the popular podcast, Awesome with Alison and is the founder of Alison's Brand School because she is a brand goddess.    In this episode we discuss:  Finding the confidence and daring to go for more Building what you feel called to buil...