The Big Ask Podcast with Nicole Matthews

This week we chat with Allison Andrews Canter. Allison is an entrepreneur and has used the power of disruption as a tool to design the life she wants to live. After the largest fashion show in Los Angeles shut its doors, Allison saw an opportunity to create Fashion Week San Diego, which has become the largest fashion industry event on the West Coast. In her personal life, she has navigated medical crisis with her son led to a full life inventory and she made major changes. Her forthcoming book is a personal memoir with also teachable moments about how to navigate life post-divorce. When you start living an authentic life, the energy shifts and decisions get easier. As the world opens back up again, ask yourself what parts of “normal” are you really looking forward to getting back to and what parts of your previous “normal” life you can leave behind.Allison’s Big Ask:Allison is looking to connect with a publisher to help her with her first book. She is looking for guidance and connections. If you have a recommendation, can make an introduction or have advice about working with publishers, please email at info@allisonandrews.comLinks in this Episode:Instagram: @cantercreativegroupInstagram: @fashionweeksdInstagram: @cleanercoopsWebsites: https://cantercreativegroup.com/https://fashionweeksd.com/https://cleanercoops.com/The Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We sit down with Heidi Hiller the owner of Innovative Party Planners and the founder of Miztvah Pros. We discuss events, the changing world of events with the Pandemic, and virtual events. And the importance of continuing to celebrate even in the hard times and changing world.Links in this episode:https://www.innovativepartyplanners.comInstagram: @innovativepartyTwitter: @innovativeparty heidi@innovativepartyplanners.comThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We chat with Carrie Abernathy, a woman with drive who had an inspiring story to tell. She is the founder of A Woman With Drive. She also is the founder of the Association for Women in Events. Carrie is a 15 year veteran in event planning, event industry speaker and leader. She is passionate about helping to elevate female leaders through mentorship, sponsorship and building communities.Links in this episode:https://www.awomanwithdrive.com/Instagram: @woman_with_driveThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We chat with Marybeth Storjohann who is a Certified Financial Planner qand has been in the financial services business for 16+ years. She is the founder of Workable Wealth to provide financial education and empowerment to people in there 30s to 50s. She’s also a partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Abicus Wealth Partners. We talk about her entrepreneurial ventures and partnership venture. She is passionate about teaching others about finances and shares her wisdom with us.Links in this Episode:https://workablewealth.com/FacebookTwitter: @marybstorjInstagram: @marybstorjThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We connect with Shoshanna Mitchell, is a life coach and owner of Kaleidoscope Life. She is passionate to help individuals discover what they already have within them, and encourage individuals to live a life they love. We discuss navigating grief and helping people navigate and get back to themselves after they pick up the pieces of their life to evolve and integrate the hard experiences to be fulfilled and transformed.Links in this episode:https://www.thekaleidoscopelife.com/shoshanna@thekaleidoscopelife.comDoes she have any links?The Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We sit down with Bobby Umar this week. Bobby is one of the top 100 leadership speakers, a five time TedX speaker, one of the top influencers in the world with over 500,000 followers, the host of the weekly Twitter chat called the Power of Connection that reaches over 65 million impressions weekly and one of the top 7 networking gurus. We go deep into the topic of networking and the power of connection.Links in this episode:Twitter: @raehanbobbyInstagram: @raehanbobbyhttps://www.raeallan.com/The Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

If relationships are currency, Jack Kelly is a very rich man! In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Jack Kelly, owner of Corlea Group. Jack has built a career based on relationships. He shares stories about how relationships are the basis of any successful sales professional, and the advice he still values. If sales has always been a challenge for you, or you are looking to improve your sales techniques, you will want to take a listen. There are a lot of takeaways in this episode.Links in this EpisodeLinkedInThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

After a long carer in the media, Katy Temple turned her experience into a consulting business. Today, she helps professionals become camera-ready and media savvy in her role as owner of Katy Temple Media Coaching. We had a fascinating conversation about how she created opportunities for herself in the male-dominated field of sports reporting, and how to make a name for herself as a sideline reporter for MLB. Katy offers great advice for pitching stories and working with the media. Links in this Episode:Instagram: @ktoncamLinkedInTwitter: @KTempleCoachinghttps://www.katytemplemediacoaching.com/katy@katytemplecoaching.comThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We talk to Andrea Michaels owner of Extraordinary Events. She is an event industry legend and has made an impact on the industry. We dive in to her interesting personal life and career in the industry. We also discuss events and creating a story worth telling.Links in this EpisodeInstagram: @andreamichaels300The Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We chat with Mary Noor this week. Mary Noor is the Vice President, Community Relations Manager - San Diego Market for Bank of America. She tells an inspiring story of how she has used mentoring to advance her career and how she has created opportunities for herself professionally. Additionally, she gives great advice to nonprofits looking to catch the eye of corporate-giving decision makers.Links in this Episode:LinkedInThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

Hayley Hines is the CEO of Soul Sparkle Living and the Creator of the Soul Centered CEO Collective. She is a business strategist and intuitive advisor to leaders called to create a Soul Centered business and life and the author of the forthcoming book, Invocations: Prayers and Blessings to Illuminate Your Life. She is the creator of Soul Sparkle SEVA, global service trips and experiences and is an expert in transformational travel.Hayley spent over 20 years in the corporate wellness industry consulting over 300 employer clients and as a senior level executive leading strategy/innovation and new product development for a national health management organization. She has always felt called to help others craft a business that gives back and makes a global impact. Her vision is big - helping Soul Centered CEO’s make millions so that together we can give millions.We discuss not only her work of increasing emotional and spiritual intelligence of senior level leaders but also the motto she often says to keep personal boundaries.Links in this Episode:www.soulsparkleliving.comInstagram: @hayleyhunterhinesFacebookThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

Brandon Eisman is extra.…extra committed to love, acceptance, and diversity; extra focused on creating a positive platform for the LGBTQ+ community; extra determined to keep Lawrence a community supportive of ALL people.A vibrant artist, entertainer, advocate, educator and local personality, Brandon, known as Deja Brooks when performing, has made an impressive, cultural footprint (often beneath a stunning gown) on Lawrence – a city known for academia, diversity and the arts.Eisman’s ambition to celebrate compassion and community is as high-reaching as Deja’s hair. He is an active contributor to the AIDS Walk, Red Ribbon Art Auction, Cooper’s Couture, Lawrence Humane Society, Willow Domestic Violence Center, and board member for Douglas County AIDS Project, Theatre Lawrence and the Lawrence Public Library Friends & Foundation. Recently, Eisman was selected as one of the Unmistakably Local Experts for Explore Lawrence.Additionally, Deja has been crowned the Kansas City Pride Queen 2005, Miss Gay Tri-States America 2009, 1st Alt. to Miss Gay Western States America 2011 and was a serious contender for Miss Gay America, the longest running pageantry system for female impersonation. In March 2020, Deja was crowned the very first Miss Gay Kansas United States and will be competing for the National pageant in November.Despite his numerous accomplishments and titles, Brandon’s Transformations Charity Gala and Deja’s Reading Rainbow at the Lawrence Public Library are the crown jewels.Transformations, voted 2017’s Best Annual Event, has raised over $90,000 for local charities since its inception in 2012 and empowers local men and women to embrace their inner drag queens. At the library, bedecked in one-of-a-kind dresses and over-the-top accessories, Deja hosts a drag queen story time, celebrating families of all kinds, love, friendship and pride for what makes us each unique.Clearly, Eisman is extra.He manages to do all of this while also being the proud parent of a teenage son. He wears multiple hats (each perfectly paired with Louis and Louboutins) and his narrative of hope, kindness and unity gives us life.Links in this Episode:Instagram: @bdejaThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

This week we sit down with the leaders of Haute Dokimazo, Liz Lathan and Nicole Osibodu. They both are well known in the event industry and joined forces to found their company. We discuss their business and how they have redesigned the event experience to cut through the small talk, and to get through to the conversation you want to have when you are at an event to foster genuine connections. We also dive in to having the courage to try, be it in the event industry or elsewhere in life.Links in this Episode:www.hautedokimazo.com/Twitter: @lizlathanTwitter: @nicoleosiboduInstagram: @hautedokimazoThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

Dr. Joe Goldblatt is the Godfather of the special events industry! On this episode we sit down with my good friend and colleague of 20+ years, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, emeritus professor at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Goldblatt shares his insight into the special events industry during the pandemic, what he envisions for the future and how he tries to make every day like a special event.Links in this Episode:https://joegoldblatt.scot/The Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

Anthony Bollotta is the owner of Bollotta Entertainment and a leader in the special events industry. On this eipsode of The Big Ask Podcast we talk about his career, the journey of being a business owner, the future of virtual events, and we share many laughs together.Links in this episode:www.bollotta.comInstagram: @bollottaentertainmentTwitter: @bollottaentThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

This week I speak with Simon T. Bailey who is a speaker, teacher, author, consultant, coach and most importantly my friend. With 30 years experience, Simon’s purpose is to ignite transformations in organizations, systems, schools and nations by inspiring the people within. We have a conversation on what it takes to share your brilliance with the world, why you should and why the world needs you to!Links In this Episodewww.simontbailey.comwww.simontbaileyinstitute.comInstagram: @simontbaileyTwitter: @simontbaileyThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

We sit down with Nicole Osibodu cofounder of Haute Dokimazo. She is an event industry veteran and we chat about what it means to be bold enough to create something out of nothing and to make your own opportunities in all aspects of life.Links in this Episode:Twitter: @nicoleosiboduInstagram: @hautedokimazowww.hautedokimazo.com/The Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

Dr. Ann Gladys is the President and CEO of Sommét Enterprises. Sommét Enterprises, LLC is a management consulting and training firm with a focus on creating and enhancing results-driven performance for our clients. Established in 2009, the Sommét organization is focused on the growth of each individual client. To this end we work to ensure that our consulting and training paradigms are structured in a customized manner to identify the professional strengths in each client and offer methodologies that are results oriented and metric-based. Our goal is to ensure each client reaches the personal "sommét" of peak performance by setting the stage for accomplishing goals, not just listing them!Ann's new book, The Invisible Leader - The Model For Leading in the Virtual Workplace, is now available on Amazon.Links in this episode:agladys@sommetenterprises.comThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

This week we talk with Coreen Petti the Associate VP of University Events and Partnerships at the University of San Diego. Coreen and I go way back as she has been a mentor to me and I worked with her at the beginning of my career. We discuss her career, her story, making difficult choices as a woman with a career, and how to treat people like stars, and stars like people.Links in this Episode:cpetti@sandiego.eduLinkedInThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission, to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com

This week we talk with Colleen Anderson the Executive Director of the San Diego Tourism Marketing District. We have a conversation about tourism, the hotel industry, trajectory of careers in the industry and being a woman in the hospitality industry.Links in this episodeSan Diego Tourism Marketing District Websitewww.sdtmd.orgThe Big Ask Podcast is hosted by Nicole Matthews as inspired by her book Permission to contact her or learn more about her work please use the links below:Instagram: @msnicolematthewsInstagram: @bigaskpodcastTwitter: @henleycoFacebookwww.nicolematthews.comwww.thehenleycompany.com