Dr. Roger Wu, Founder and Creator of The Eye Drink not only joins Marc My Words to talk about how he created The Eye Drink, he also discusses several eye health concerns and tips on how to be your own advocate for better eye health. Marc also uses this episode as an opportunity to talk about how important eye health is to him and the effort he puts in to keep his eyes as healthy as possible in a world where we spend a lot of our time in front of devices.
Arusyak Abrahamyan has enjoyed a lot of success in her professional career, but has had to work very hard in order to achieve success. She transitioned from a hardworking immigrant who worked their way through law school to entrepreneurship. Arusyak not only enjoys success as lawyer within her own firm, she also is the founder of Ivy En Rose, a wellness and medical spa. Marc and Arusyak talk about the evolution of her career, entrepreneurship, plus much more. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400
Christopher Pellegrini has an entrepreneurial story that started when he was still in high school. A school project made Christopher curious about the art of brewing his own alcohol. Although he was too young to drink what he was making and also had his thriving business put on pause by his parents, Christopher never stopped being curious about pursuing his passion. Christopher's journey started in Middlebury, Vermont and has taken him to his present day home of Japan. Not only does Christopher tell his awesome story, he also gives a lot of great life advice that he learned along the way as well.
Zhe Scott is an IT professional who is known for being the "SEO Queen" but this is only one side of who she is. In this episode of Marc My Words, Zhe tells the story of how she became interested in entrepreneurship and IT. Marc and Zhe also a little bit about how to use SEO strategy as well as the role AI plays in SEO tools as the technology evolves. Diversity and finding the will to keep striving to accomplish your dreams despite the obstacles life may throw at you are also discussed. Zhe has gained a ton of wisdom due to her experiences and accomplishments which made for a really fun and interesting discussion.
Tina Lopez's passion is to help content creators create their own passive income. She wants to help content creators of all skill levels and employment statuses turn their passion into something that can also help them make money. Tina not only wants to help content creators make money, she also wants to help them save their time. Tina understands that creating content can take time. Especially if you choose to do it alone. She also understands the work that goes into outsourcing responsibilities as well. Tina and Marc discussed these topics plus the important role AI can play when it is implemented into content creation and creating passive income. Tina wants to teach others the same principles that have worked for her and share her wisdom on how to make your life a little easier and create more flexibility by using her philosophies.
John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands and co-founder of tax company Jackson Hewitt discussed his journey from Math major at the University of Buffalo to running very successful income tax preparation companies. Although highly sucessful, John's journey came with its same of obstacles and challenges. Marc and John discuss all of the phases of his career, his latest book, and all of the wisdom he has gained along the way. The journey lead him to found a new company called Loyalty Brands. This company aims to help up and coming franchise buyers to find their way through his franchise services.
This week's episode with Phil Better is a fun and frank discussion about Phil's journey into podcasting. Marc and Phil both had similar "aha" moments where they decided that starting a podcast geared around speaking to entrepreneurs was a good way for them to enter the podcasting business. Phil also tells the story of how he walked away from the corporate world and transitioned into entrepreneurship. Through his story, Marc and Phil both acknowledge the benefits of working from home and walking away from a toxic environment. Phil also talks about burnout, how he overcame it, and how the changes have had a positive impact in his life.
For all of the ability and potential Leticia Francis felt she had, navigating the corporate system in order to get ahead and reach the level of success she felt worthy of was quite a challenge. After years of hard work and determination, Leticia decided that it wasn't worth it to keep putting her energy into a system that wasn't working for her. As a result, Leticia not only became an entrepreneur, but also became an advocate for black females and anybody else who wants to start their own business and reach their full potential just like she has in her own business.
After studying history and politics in college, Christian Lefer determined that he wanted to do work that was bigger than himself. After developing a process that helped him in his own path, Christian decided to start a business where he commits his life to helping others to start a non profit and help them to accomplish their own dreams of helping others.
The Season 3 premiere of Marc My Words features the inspiring story of ICF Certified Life Coach Graciela Moore. Graciela tells the story of how she went from growing up within a very artistic/entrepreneurial upbringing in Puerto Rico to applying the that background in order to become an entrepreneurial success story in America. Graciela Came to America in order to continue working while going to school, but when she become a stay at home mom things changed. From there, Graciela connected with people by using her awesome communication skills and ability to connect with people on social media in order to grow her brand and business. Graciela tells the story of what shaped her life and how she got to where she is today.
Jessica Dawn Russell sits down with Marc to talk about her career as an executive in Hollywood and in real estate. Jessica tells the story of how her vision for her own life went from a white picket fence type of existence to building the entrepreneurial career she has established today. Jessica also talks about the importance of gaining and maintaining trust with the people you work with and how that can help you to grow in your career. She also talks about the importance of self care and self preservation in order to have happiness and help yourself to achieve your goals.
Thomas M Wurm of Mountain Mind Tricks sat down with Marc to talk about his experiences as a woodland firefighter and how he overcame anger, fear, and stress in order to find inner peace. Thomas explains how his firefighter family heritage influenced him to follow the same path as well as the thrill of chasing an adrenaline rush through his career as well as other activities. Inspired by his own healing journey, Thomas decided to start his own business as a way to help fellow firefighters as well as others who might be going through some of the same obstacles he did. Hypnosis, going back to college, and transitioning to full time entrepreneurship are just some of the other topics Marc and Thomas discuss during this inspiring episode. To learn more about Thomas and/or reach out to him about his services please visit www.mountainmindtricks.com
Lynn Power, CEO and Co-Founder of Masami Haircare & Co-Founder of HMS Beagle has a story filled with grace, poise and wisdom. Through her career as an advertising executive, Lynn has gained a lot of wisdom about life and how to be a true professional. In this episode, Marc and Lynn talk about what it takes to work with big brands versus startups. Lynn also talks about what inspired her to walk away from her advertising executive career and transition into the world of entrepreneurship. In this phase of her life, Lynn is taking the experience she gained and during her career and is utilizing it to build her own businesses while remaining within her advertising/brand building niche. This is a unique story for this podcast as most guests have developed different passions over the course of time whereas Lynn has maintained the same passion and has built career transition around it. To learn more about Lynn and her businesses please visit: Masami Haircare: www.lovemasami.com The HMS Beagle: www.thehmsbeagle.com
Ricardo Jack Zulueta Jr. not only talked to Marc about his career path and entrepreneurial endeavors, he inspired him along the way. Ricardo spoke from the heart as he talked about the reasons why he was so inspired to start his own business and help others. Ricardo's brands aren't just very clever names. There is a purpose behind each one of the brands he represents. Helping others with their mental health is at the core of his brands. Ricardo's own life experiences are what drives him every single day. In this episode, you will not only learn about about the realities of what it takes to not only start a business, but also be accountable for your own actions and the direction of your own life. You will walk away from this episode feeling energized, inspired, and motivated by Ricardo's stories and words. To learn more about Ricardo and his brands, please visit: https://startdayone.org https://fukitt.com https://paidexposure.com
Executive Business Coach Shilpa Panchmatia stops by Marc My Words to talk about her journey from the corporate world to running to her own coaching business. Although there were some ups and downs along the way, Shilpa remained determined to succeed as an entrepreneur. Shilpa shares her wisdom on marketing and all of the changes she's seen over the years. Shilpa also talks about how much the world and technology has changed since she started her journey as an entrepreneur. She also talks about what inspired her to become a Business Coach and what the difference is between her style and coaching and some of the others that are often heard about. To learn more about Shilpa you can visit https://shilpa-p.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-p-business-coach-london/.
In this episode Marc sits down with Lila Smith, the passionate Founder and Creator of Say Things Better. Lila not only talks about her journey through all of the phases of her career, but how her journey impacted her skills and how it helped her to become who she is today. Lila started working as an actress in the theatre district of NYC and then transitioned into the world of E-Commerce several years later. Although Lila found stability within the corporate world, she eventually found that the skills she learned as an actress could be applied to helping people. Marc and Lila not only talk about these transitions and inspirations and the impact Linkedin has had on her transition to become a coach and mentor as the Founder and Creator of Say Things Better. One of the secrets to her success has been simply commenting on posts and connecting with people within the community. This was one of the biggest inspirations and launching pads for Lila to shift into the world of entrepreneurship. As a successful coach, speaker, teacher, etc, Lila has created a life she is passionate about through the things she is most passionate about. This and much more is discussed in this episode. Lila even surprises Marc with a challenge during the middle of this episode that makes a very enjoyable conversation even more fun to tune into. To learn more about Lila and/or work with her, please visit the following sites: https://saythingsbetter.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilasmith/
This episode of Marc My Words ranks as one of the most unique so far. His guest, Nhu Nguyen, is not only a successful entrepreneur at Brand Nhu Creative, she also shares a unique bond with Marc. In this episode, Nhu and Marc shared stories and experiences about their life with a cleft lip and cleft palate. They share many commonalities and values, but there is one very important quality that has helped both of them to be successful: they never gave up on trying to prove themselves. Stories about surgeries and growing up with a cleft as well as advice on how to maintain the right mindset are also shared. Resilience and and the desire to show the world who they are within are what have driven Nhu and Marc to be where they are today. You can learn more about Nhu by visiting http://www.brandnhu.com/about-nhu/. https://www.etsy.com/shop/brandnhucreative/
Lee Everette is a man of many talents and and passions that inspire and always keep others thinking. In this episode of Marc My Words, Lee doesn't just drop by to talk about career transition, he talks about what does and doesn't fulfill him in his journey. Despite being an entrepreneur who owns a talent management and acquisition consultant service, Lee is motivated to achieve much more. He's an Alignment and Transformation Coach at Who's Behind the Mask, another company he founded. He's also a partner in a few other businesses as well. Overall, Lee's biggest passions are human consciousness, mental health, and take all of the things he's learned during his journey in this world and help others to make sense of their own.Through Lee's storytelling, not only will you learn what motivated him to transition out of Corporate America and into his own businesses, you'll also learn about an OCD diagnosis that was made very early in his life and how that helped to shape who he is today. You can learn more about Lee by visiting the following websites: https://www.elevateavalon.com Who's Behind the Mask? podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/whos-behind-the-mask-lee-everette-FtscCRnvuzX/
Amy Beyer of Salty Provisions by Wanderlust Sea Salt LLC stopped by Marc My Words to talk about the process of inventing and marketing her product. For Amy, salt wasn't always her passion. It was a path that chose her thanks to an experience she had on her honeymoon in Norway. The salt she tasted was unlike anything she had ever come across before. When she learned that it would be impossible to get once she came back to the states, Amy decided to take matters into her own hands. That is how her new passion was born. In addition to her product, Marc and Amy also talk about the many career transitions that not only lead her to where she is today, but have also helped her to create the skills she utilizes today. Also, as a person who has spent many years working from home (initially as a photographer) Amy has great insight on what it takes to work from home and stayed focused on your passion. To learn more about Amy and her product please visit https://wanderlustseasalt.com.
Certified Life Coach Karen Markle stopped by Marc My Words to talk about her journey from Biology major at East Carolina University to Air Force veteran. Karen discusses how all of the life changes and career changes shaped her personality and how it ultimately lead her to become a Life Coach. In between of the changes, Karen learned a lot about herself and how her faith and life experiences shaped who she wanted to be. Karen's mission in her coaching consists of being a good listener, a motivator, encourager, teacher, and much more. Through all of the topics shared, Marc and Karen acknowledge that although they have lead different lives, they share a lot of simialirites in the way they view their lives, careers, and the way they affect other people's lives.