Starting Nowhere

This Episode features Stride Search founder/CEO Rick Girard. We discuss how he recognized the issues with the hiring practices of most companies, what inspired him to become a BJJ Black Belt, and some of the myths he hears people say about hiring.  Find more from Rick and pick up his book at the links below! Rick’s book, Healing Career Wounds: https://amzn.to/3tGbtre Company, Stride Search Inc.: https://www.stridesearch.com/ Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Taleya Jordan. Taleya is a singer/songwriter who recently released her debut album "Suffer in Silence". We talk about her passion for music/art, here experiences as a Queer Christian, and how her point of view on the world has changed since 2020.  Find more of Taleya : Taleya Jordan (@taleya.jordan) • Instagram photos and videos Taleya - YouTube Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features standup comedian & actor Wali Collins. We will discuss how he got started in comedy/acting after being an architect, how the Hollywood gatekeepers are slowly losing their power, and his new book/comany Y'nevano.  Find more from Wali at the links below:  Wali Collins (@walicollins) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/wali.collins/ https://twitter.com/walicollins Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features the founder of A Journey Beyond Divorce, Karen McMahon. We will discuss why divorce is not defeat, how to stop trying to change our partners, and how Karen feels about her name being used as a way to describe less than desirable people.  Find more from Karen at the links below: FB Business Page Free FB Community Website Instagram Podcast Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Jeremiah Craig. Jeremiah is a folk singer and cow boot reviewer on YouTube.  We will discuss how we interact with different forms of media, his love for music & cowboy boots, and I pitch him some expensive ideas for music videos on his latest project. Find more of Jeremiah at the links below: Jeremiah Craig - Boston Acoustic Music and Cowboy Boots Jeremiah Craig - YouTube Spotify – Jeremiah Craig Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Kara Ferstrom. Kara will discuss how she overcame drug addiction and what that journey taught her. We will also discuss how the current drug education curriculum fails students and society. Find more from Kara at the links below: Theconquestofbliss.com Linktr.ee/theconquestofbliss Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features former Playboy Playmate & Top Insurance Salesperson Deborah Driggs. We will discuss how she got started in Playboy, the stigmas she face from being a playmate, and how she became one of the stop salespeople in insurance. Find more from Deborah at the links below: https://deborahdriggs.com https://www.instagram.com/deborahdriggs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdriggs/ https://www.facebook.com/DeborahDriggsOfficial https://twitter.com/deborahdriggs Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Mela Borawski. Mela is a witch & pagan minister. We will discuss myths about witches, how she became a witch, and what it's like to live with face blindness (Prosopagnosia).  Find more of Mela at the links below:  www.3RaysofLight.org (also on FB as 3 Rays of Light) www.podpage.com/belle-book-candle Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features the Founder & CEO of Women's snow apparel brand Nobody's Princess, Maria Baker. Maria & I discuss some myths/facts about Australia, how she came up with the idea to start her own snow apparel brand, and the importance of clothes to our self identities.  Find more from Maria and Nobody's Princess at :  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobodysprincessapparel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobodysprincessapparel Website: http://www.nobodysprincess.com.au Win free gear! http://powdherstash.win/ Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod   Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features MMA Fighter & business owner Joshua Valentin.  Joshua runs a business that helps Martial Arts gyms set up a website and market to new customers. We will discuss why gyms struggle to gain new clients, his upcoming fight, Jake Paul, and his favorite martial arts training experience.  Follow Joshua on IG: instagram.com/Joshuavalentinmma Check out Joshua's business: Valentinmarketing.com Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Jia Wertz. Jia is a documentary filmmaker who's recent project Conviction tells the story of wrongfully convicted Jeffrey Deskovic. We discuss why she left her successful career in fashion to make documentaries, how she learned about Jeffrey's story, and why women watch true crime shows. Find more from Jia: Website: www.jiawertz.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ConvictionDocumentary Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JiaWertz Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jiadocs Watch Conviction today! Watch Conviction | Prime Video (amazon.com) Check our Jeffrey's foundation: Deskovic Foundation Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This Episode features Dr. Steven Shwartz. he is an expert in Artificial Intelligence and has worked in the industry for 30+ years! He has also started several AI companies while not possessing some of the basic business knowledge; by his own admission. Find more of Dr. Shwartz by buying his book (http://bit.ly/EvilRobots) or visiting his website ( AI Perspectives -- Information about artificial intelligence). Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Riana Milne. Riana is a relationship expert and bestselling author who has been featured on major networks & publications around the world. We will discuss how our personal traumas can affect our relationships, how to find a good partner, and how the pandemic has changed dating. Find more from Riana at the links below for a free relationship test & eBook! Website: rianamilne.com Podcast: lessonsinlifeandlove.com YouTube: youtube.com/c/rianamilne/videos Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Cory Kastle.  Cory is a former pro wrestler who has since broken into acting. We discuss his love for Pro Wrestling, how he got started, why chasing your dreams is important, and why I hate Pretty Woman.  Check out Cory's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoryKastle  Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Standup Comic Blake Sweet.  We talk about his start in comedy, doing comedy during the pandemic, how he writes a joke, and what is next for his career.    Find more from Blake below:   twitter.com/blakesweetcomic  fattangoproductions.com twitter.com/fattangopodcast  instagram.com/fattangoproductions   Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This Episode features Timalyn Bowens. *Note* Since this was filmed some changes have been made to filing 2020 taxes. A. The filing deadline has been extended to 17 May 2021 B. The first $10,200 of unemployment benefits is not-taxable. Timalyn is a Enrolled Agent that specializes in helping clients who find themselves in tax trouble. We discuss whether rich people pay taxes, unique tax implications of your 2020 taxes, and some tips on how to protect yourself and your money.    Find more of Timalyn at the links below:   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTswf6fB6-VNhAoReLESOiQ IG: https://www.instagram.com/timalynsbowens/ Blog: www.bowenstaxsolutions.com/taxtipswithtimalyn   Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Chris Medina. Chris is the founder of the The National HBCU Speech & Debate association and former leader of the Wiley College debate team made famous in the Denzel Washington led film "The Great Debaters".   We discuss the impact he has seen debate coaching have on his students, the state of education in America, his hopes for the future, and he shares some stories about his interactions with Denzel Washington.    Find more from Chris or donate to his Non-Profit organization at the links below.  www.hbcuspeechanddebate.org  https://youtu.be/GdXc2E_hFQU  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmedina/  https://www.facebook.com/coachmedina428  Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere  Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Pamela Maas from Lawmother.com  We discuss what estate planning is, why its important, and who it is for.   Find more from Pam at the links below!   Website :https://lawmother.com  Podcast:https://lawmother.com/workingmom/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lawmotherco/  Follow us on FB!  facebook.com/startingnowhere Follow us on IG!  instagram.com/startingnowherepod  Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/startingnowhere

This episode features Air Force Veteran & Children's Author CJ Lopez. We will discuss what it was like to be a single parent while balancing her Air Force duties, how the military supported her during some difficult emotional times, & what got her started as an author.

This episode features Police Training Officer & Former Swat Officer Justin Atherton.  We discuss his perspective on many incidents involving police in general but also touching directly on Tamir Rice, George Floyd, & Breonna Taylor. We discuss the legal system as a whole and some possible solutions to improvement including the defund the police movement.  Additionally, we discuss Justin's latest business venture where he works to improve men's lives. As a bonus all viewers/listeners of this podcast get his free emotion matrix from his website with the code CONFIDENCE1 at confidenceunchained.com. This week February 25th-27th is the seminar he mentions in the podcast! Claim your ticket for attendance at: summit.ConfidenceUnchained.com What did you think of this episode?