Feisworld Podcast

Get your tasty Ground Up PDX nut butter for 15% off with code (FEISWORLD): https://grounduppdx.com/ This episode is not sponsored by Ground Up PDX - just two friends chatting again after 13 years. In this interview with Carolyn Cesario, co-founder of Ground Up PDX, we delve into the inspiring journey of building a mission-driven company that empowers women in transition. Founded in 2016 alongside co-founder Julie Sullivan, Ground Up PDX creates gourmet nut butters while providing a transformative job training program for women overcoming homelessness. Carolyn shares insights into the unique flavors developed, such as Coconut Cardamom and Lavender Honey, and how the company has successfully expanded from local farmers' markets to major retailers like Whole Foods and Target. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration with local nonprofits and influencers to amplify their impact and reach a wider audience. Links and resources mentioned in this show: REDF: https://redf.org/ Alli Ball and the Retail Ready course: https://www.alliball.com/retailready --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

I can't think of a better person to share this conversation with me than Tripti G. Chandorkar. I was blessed to have her as a colleague 17 years ago working in consulting. Our shared experiences bound us, and we are again creating something we both love for Xiang Li Art. In this conversation, we explore the beginning of working together on Xiang Li Art, building up the Etsy store filled with a variety of merch, and running art exhibitions (solo and group shows) at some of the most recognized museums in the state of MA and nationwide, such as Harvard Museums, Worcester Art Museum, and a local boutique event venue named JMAC. Through Xiang Li Art, we celebrate women (including the 3 of us) and women in Chinese history, namely the 200+ empressed paintings all using watercolor on silk by Xiang Li over 12 years (2012 - present). I once wondered if anyone would care, and if Xiang Li's art can truly speak to people who aren't as familiar with Chinese history. Together with Tripti, we discovered the shared experiences and interests with so many women, families, and friends we met along the way. Thank you for listening to any part of the conversation. I hope you'll share your learnings and reflections with us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Try Synthesia: https://www.feisworld.com/go/synthesia-io Kevin Alster is Head of Synthesia Academy ( @synthesia-io ) His mission is to help everyday people and enterprises close the gap between understanding information and putting it to work. With over a decade in education and leveraging emerging tech for video communication, he's crafted learning solutions for notable organizations like General Assembly, The School of The New York Times, and Sotheby's Institute of Art. Synthesia Academy: https://www.synthesia.io/academy Synthesia Community: https://synthesia.circle.so/home Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinalster/ Turn your videos into live streams with Restream https://www.feisworld.com/go/restream --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Turn your videos into live streams with Restream https://www.feisworld.com/go/restream My guest today is Ian Nagy, co-founder of VidTao.com Ian believes the key to growing your business to an 8 or even 9-figure is about diversifying your traffic (and your revenue). He co-created VidTao, a free software for tracking top-performing YouTube Ads, now with over 100,000 users on the app today. We'll cover: How to find & track ad performance in their market (it’s the best database of YouTube ads running right now) How to quickly script and create high-performing YouTube ads (without any fancy equipment) How to launch, optimize & scale high-performing YouTube ad campaigns Moreover, I want to understand how Ian became an entrepreneur in the first place, his success stories but also projects that didn't work out in the past. This podcast is brought to you by Feisworld. We partner with businesses like yours to develop a balanced content strategy that improves ROI and conversion. Learn more: https://www.feisworld.com/full-stack-content-strategy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Nancy Goebel is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Digital Workplace Group -- the world's leading membership forum for digital workplace leaders and their teams along with a highly-respected provider of boutique benchmarking and consulting services. What it's like to be the CEO of Digital Workplace Group (DWG) Nancy's journey inside DWG in the past 17 years, and how she grew into her current role as a CEO How Nancy manages to run two popular podcasts. What she finds easy vs. interesting vs. challenging about podcasting  Since podcasting at a corporate level is part of a bigger content marketing initiative, how did DWG go about strategizing such an effort?  Where else has DWG experimented with content creation and marketing? How does Nancy balance her work as a CEO and content creator? On the top of grief Women's role at work and at home, and how that continues to change rapidly. Nancy's word of wisdom for Gen Z and young millennial women at work --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

A number of years ago after watching the Netflix series, "Daughters of Destiny", I decided to interview the COO of Shanti Bhavan, Ajit George. Years later, I was sitting down for dinner with my dear friend Tripti Chandorkar and found out she had been a sponsor for the Shanti Bhavan project for years. Through sponsorship, Tripti is able to sponsor a child at the school which helps pay for every aspect of a child’s schooling, including housing, food, and medical care. Learn more about Shanti Bhavan's sponsorship program: https://www.shantibhavanchildren.org/sponsorship/ It's a privilege to sit in this conversation and listen to their stories as a COO and a sponsor. They were able to learn so much from each other's experiences too. Together we hope you enjoy this episode, share with a friend and learn more about this incredible organization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

This is a pre-recorded conversation with Matan Cohen Grumi (@matancohengrumi): Founding Creative Director at  @Pika_Labs  Together we explore a conversation on AI, creativity and music, and how it transformed Matan's career from an ex-rock star to becoming a creative director at one of the most talked about AI companies in the world. Matan's original story in his words: "I'm an ex-rock star who played a rock/metal band called 'Betzefer' that were signed to a major label in 2004, I've been in the advertising industry for 20 years, for the past ten years as a TV Commercial Director for international brands such as Adidas, P&G, Sabon, Columbia, etc. I also own a TVC Production company that became one of the ten largest production companies in Israel." Resources and links: www.matancohengrumi.com www.pika.art Connect with Matan on social media: www.twitter.com/matancohengrumi www.instagram.com/matancohengrumi www.youtube.com/matancohengrumi www.linkedin.com/in/matan-cohen-grumi-6224a1287/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Welcome back to another episode of Feisworld! In this episode titled "Florin Rotar," we have a very special guest joining us today. Florin Rotar, the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) for Avanade, is here to share his insights on the transformative power of AI and how it is shaping the future of organizations. Florin's extensive experience and global perspective make him a sought-after leader in the field, and he has been recognized as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Ten CTOs to Watch in 2023. From attending prestigious events with industry giants like Microsoft to driving Avanade's own AI-first transformation, Florin's journey is vibrant and dynamic. Join us as we delve into the world of AI leadership and discover how responsible AI can be a valuable career opportunity. So without further ado, let's get started with our conversation with Florin Rotar. 00:00:00 Please meet Microsoft Envision event keynote speaker, Florin Rotar, Chief AI officer, Avanade. 00:03:41 Technology to people: using AI for good. 00:07:24 AI first: Transforming organizations and industries. 00:10:18 Obsession with what rather than why and how. 00:13:46 AI maturity crucial, human control essential. Overestimated power causes problems, but most employers not replacing jobs with AI. 00:17:36 Importance of responsible AI and lifelong learning. 00:19:47 AI copilot: Unlearn old habits, upskill, write better. 00:24:19 AI-powered Copilot empowers team members effectively. 00:29:14 Good training available from Microsoft and others. 00:31:46 Seek learning from others, attend events, exchange knowledge. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Get to know Melissa Kwan, our guest on Feisworld Podcast today: Who am I: Cofounder and CEO of eWebinar, third-time bootstrapper, 13 years in startups, previous company acquired in 2019, digital nomad Key Focus: Giving people back their time through webinar automation so they can grow their business without being there 24/7. Find me: Recent podcasts: ListenNotes Email: hello (at) eWebinar.com Website: eWebinar.com LinkedIn: /melissakwan Instagram: @themelissakwan Twitter: @themelissakwan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Kevin Fernando  @Solopreneur  (on YouTube) helps everyday people create online businesses while working part-time. He has been a serial entrepreneur and digital marketer and over the last 12+ years. From a 6-figure annual e-learning agency to building and selling eComm stores, Kevin is here to share his experience as an entrepreneur, and a content creator in a time where building a personal brand is no longer optional. This episode is particularly helpful to those of you who are interested in both working full-time or part-time, as well as starting your own content or affiliate marketing business on the side. If you have any questions for Kevin or me, please share them in the comments below. Thanks! Kevin's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Solopreneur Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkfernando/ ----- Interested in working with a content partner to kick off your YouTube channel, podcast, or webinar? Check out Feisoworld's Full-Stack Content Marketing services https://www.feisworld.com/full-stack-content-strategy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Danny Gregory (@sketchbookskool) is the internationally best-selling author of a dozen books on art and creativity. He is the founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of thousands of students worldwide. Danny has shown zillions of people how to ignite their inner artists, embrace their creativity and tell the stories of their lives. Danny is the founder of Sketchbook Skool, an online art school designed to bring artists back to their creativity. Taught by the world’s best illustrators, artists, and educators, Sketchbook Skool encourages its global community of over 50,000 students to draw in a sketchbook, regardless of skill level. Danny has been writing online since 2003, first on his blog and now in a weekly newsletter. More than 230,000 subscribers tune into his weekly video essays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchbookskool Subscribe to Danny's weekly newsletter: https://www.dannygregory.com/ Check out Sketchbook Skool: https://sketchbookskool.com/ ================ This livestream is brought to you by all of us here at Feisworld, a full-stack content marketing agency. Learn more & start a conversation: https://www.feisworld.com/full-stack-content-strategy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He’s an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Currently, Ben teaches digital marketing at Baruch College in New York City and consults with a range of thought leaders, venture-backed startups, and other brands. Book: https://www.benguttmann.com/simply-put-book Newsletter: https://www.benguttmann.com/newsletter Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benguttmann/ We are livestreaming on multiple platforms thanks to Restream, check it out for free: https://feisworld.com/go/restream --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Kirupa has spent most of his life trying to simplify app development by helping build a variety of tools, platforms, frameworks, and products - many of which you may have heard of. It is only fitting that he is continuing to follow that passion as a Product Manager at Google, leading an effort to reinvent how apps are built. In parallel, Kirupa is a popular content creator who has been blogging and recording videos about web development topics since 1998 with a few best-selling tech books and some totally sweet bios (written in 3rd person, of course) sprinkled along the way! Connect with Kirupa: Blog: https://www.kirupa.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kirupa Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kirupa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Sean McDonald is the Content Programme Director at BoardPro, a Board Management Software & Board Portal. Prior to joining BoardPro, Sean founded Sales System, as well as MOBIT Messaging and Marketing Automation (which was acquired by Engage Media LLC in 2018). What I find most interesting about Sean's approach to marketing and sales is choosing to build a content-based business that does not rely on ads and direct sales alone. Sean organizes and hosts weekly webinars at BoardPro (https://www.boardpro.com/resource-centre/webinars) that invites engaging conversation with industry experts, providing strategies and tactics for people in the industry. The consistency and quality of these webinars really help BoardPro stand out from the crowd, and is also what connected us. We are going to unveil exactly how Sean goes about creating a content strategy that works! This conversation is not just for tech and software companies, but any business that wishes to learn how to get started in creating a content-based marketing and sales strategy. Learn more about PodIntelligence to create keyword-driven clips from your long-form videos, podcasts and webinars: https://www.podintelligence.com/ Other software Sean uses regularly - HubSpot: https://hubspot.sjv.io/c/2232749/1001264/12893 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

After 15 years in B2B sales, Lori Richardson founded Score More Sales to help companies grow revenues through strategy. Noticing a massive lack of women, she decided to lead the effort to change the industry. She created Women Sales Pros, a community that showcases experts and offers inclusive sales team consulting. Lori’s new book is “She Sells – Attract, Promote, and Retain Great Women in B2B Sales” and she hosts the award-winning podcast, “Conversations with Women in Sales” Lori is a 3rd year Salesforce Top Sales Influencer and a Sales Coach at Harvard Business School. Book, "She Sells" - https://amzn.to/3wnEF9n Where to connect with Lori: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scoremoresales/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@loririchardsonsales Websites: https://womensalespros.com https://www.scoremoresales.com https://shesellssummit.com Lori is @scoremoresales and @womensalespros on Twitter and Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Michael Bungay Stanier did it a gain! His new book "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone" (released on June 27, 2023) has already been blurbed by authors such as Brené Brown, Seth Godin, and senior people from organizations such as Lego, Deloitte, and Microsoft. Check out his new book: https://amzn.to/44ro6YY This book is going save relationships, careers, and organizations, and this conversation is going to apply to just about anyone. Join me and the bestselling author and teacher, Michael Bungay Stanier for a live, interactive conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

A conversation and exploration with creativity author and expert Natalie Nixon on the topics of human creativity, AI automation, your role and potential in both. Meet Natalie Nixon: Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon is the creativity whisperer to the C-Suite. Marketing guru Seth Godin has said that she “can help you get unstuck and unlock the work you were born to do.” Natalie is the author of the award-winning book The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work. She has been ranked among the top 50 keynote speakers in the world by Real Leaders, valued for her accessible expertise on creativity, the future of work and innovation. As CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, LLC she advises leaders on transformation- by applying wonder and rigor to amplify growth and business value. Connect with Natalie on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienixonphd/ Facebook: @natwnixonInstagram: @natwnixonTwitter: @natwnixon Our multistreaming today is enabled by Restream. You can get started for free (no credit card needed) and claim your $10 credit by visiting https://restream.grsm.io/feiwu3936 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Jeffrey Shaw is often described as an authority and advocate for self-employed business owners, valued for his actionable and “in the trenches” approach to achieving business and life success. Why shouldn’t he be? How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old led to a lifetime of self-employment. In his twenties, he built a portrait photography business and became one of the most sought-after portrait photographers for affluent families in the U.S. for more than three decades. His portraits have been on the Oprah Show, CBS News, featured in People and O Magazine and hang at Harvard University. Today, Jeffrey is the author of LINGO and The Self-Employed Life, host of The Self-Employed Life podcast with nearly two-million downloads, and founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute. His TEDx Talk is featured on TED.com, he’s a LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and speaks at association events, entrepreneurial groups, and conferences. Connect with Jeff everywhere: https://jeffreyshaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshawauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyshaw/ https://twitter.com/jeffreyshaw1 https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyShawAuthor https://www.youtube.com/jeffreyshawauthor Our livestream app of choice is Restream - get started livestreaming for FREE (no credit card needed) and claim your $10 credit: https://restream.grsm.io/feiwu3936 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Jaron Lukas (@JaronLukasXYZ) is CEO and founder of the non-GMO dog food brand yumwoof! Their premium air-dried food is personalized for every dog’s breed—driven by data analytics and 250 clinical studies. Previously, Jaron founded VC-backed Coinsetter, which he sold in 2016. He also worked for J.P. Morgan and graduated from Rice University on the Presidents Honor Roll. Besides dog nutrition, he’s passionate about history, biochemistry and daily meditation. Check out yumwoof! and get the most delicious and healthiest food for your dog: https://yumwoof.com/?ref=2f2cJ0wVqxeM Currently yumwoof! is offering a special 50% off your 7-day trial offer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Champions of Magic is coming to Worcester, MA for a one-day-only show. The tickets are almost sold out, try your luck here: https://thehanovertheatre.org/event/champions-of-magic/ On today's livestream (pre-recorded just the day before), we are talking to Alex McAleer, the Mind Reader of the show. Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences' minds and read their thoughts at will. Drawing on a mixture of expertise in psychology, unique mentalism techniques, and masterful analysis of audience members, Alex combines contemporary mind reading with sharp wit and a flair for showmanship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support