The Odell Bizzell Show--Life Based On a True Story

Did you know that your personal story or your business's story could be used as an additional stream of income? If not then you will want to listen to this interview with Reesy Floyd-Thompson. Reesy teaches personal brands, non-profits, and small businesses how to use storytelling to attract more customers, make sales, and increase influence. In this interview we discuss how you can use stories to make you more money. Tune in. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reesy Floyd-Thompson is an author, advocate, storytelling expert and founder of StoryWONDER Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners understand the power of storytelling to move their audiences to action. With her StoryWONDER™ framework, she helps entrepreneurs and business owners uncover the 5 C’s of storytelling (Clarity, Confidence, Community, Connections, & Cash) and reshape their marketing efforts to change their positioning in the marketplace. Reesy is also the founder of I Am My Story™, a program that teaches females entrepreneurs to change the mindset of downplaying their skills and learn how to boldly sell their expertise. With over 14 years of experience in marketing, storytelling and public relations, Reesy is on a mission to use story to influence customers and attract stakeholders. She specializes in brands ready to make people care. She has been featured or quoted in Blavity, Forbes, Entrepreneur, YFS Magazine, The Huffington Post, Inside Business, CoVABIZ and Coastal Virginia Magazine. Reesy is also an Amazon Bestselling Author. She was named Best Outstanding Emerging Professional and Best Social Media Personality by CoVA Biz Magazine. Reesy is also a 2018 Women in Business honoree named by Inside Business. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about the show visit www.TheOdellBizzellShow.com 

Your business needs more publicity. But how do you do it? In this episode I interview celebrity publicist and PR superstar Lillie Mae. In this interview we discuss: - What to look for in a good publicist. - What you should expect after you hire a publicist. - How she got on the red carpet as a virtually unknown PR person and how you could use the same strategy to do the same. - Why being a "celebrity" to your clients will help your business become more profitable. ----------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our guest here: As President of Lillie Mae PR Agency and Creator of the Glambitious Empowerment Brand, Lillie Mae has dedicated her efforts over the past decade to empowering, recognizing and supporting entrepreneurs of all facets around the world.  From London to Egypt, she has connected with women through podcasts, books, masterclasses, innovative events and tours, to provide them with unique resources that would elevate them professionally and personally.  Having emerged from very humble beginnings in Winston Salem, North Carolina to becoming a graduate of the prestigious University of NC at Chapel Hill; Lillie Mae now travels the world as a motivational speaker inspiring people of all facets to overcome obstacles, face their fears, pursue their passion and live the life of their dreams. Lillie Mae has been featured on Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Sheen Magazine, TMZ Live, XoNecole, Uptown Magazine, NBC 11Alive and more for her business savvy and public relations insight.  Her efforts have also included awarding Glambitious Business Grants to deserving female entrepreneurs, supporting single mothers in transition through community service initiatives and creating a women-only licensing program to encourage overnight entrepreneurship.  She is excited to continue enhancing her platform to meet the needs of women visionaries around the globe and invites readers to connect on Instagram @GlambitiousIAM Also visit: www.GlambitiousIam.com  ------------------------------------------------------------ Find us on www.TheOdellBizzellShow.com to learn more information about Odell and the show!

On this episode Odell interviews serial entrepreneur, college professor, and CPA Dr. Joseph Reid. Raised from humble beginnings Dr. Reid always felt a sense of direction and drive from his mother. . Her influence on his life allowed him to break the norm in his family and go on to get a PhD, in accounting. He recently authored and published an ebook entitled "How to Win- A Guide to Sustainable Success." Check out this interview as he and Odell dive deep into his humble beginnings and how he has created an empire for himself moving forward. . You can learn more about Dr. Reid at his website: https://www.drreidteaches.com/

Parenting is one of the toughest things anyone can do. The next toughest thing is to pivot from a flourishing medical practicioner into an alternate career path. Both things are what Dr. Jarret Patton had to do. . In this interview we briefly discuss his book "Whose Bad A*& Kids Are These?" In addition to that we discuss how Dr. Jarret turned a potentially career threatening incident into a platform for him to live his purpose. . Dr. Jarret is pediatrician, speaker, author, and podcast host. To learn more about his books and to bring him in to speak or consult with your group visit https://doctorjarret.com/

Imagine your first sexual experience was forced upon you....and you were only 15 . Then imagine that after being raped you become pregnant... . Then imagine having the baby anyway and raising that baby and graduating from high school and college... . If we stopped there that would be amazing, but Summer Owens' story includes that and so much more. Now as an author and professional speaker summer travels all across the country speaking on resilience and perseverance. A story that only she can tell. . On this episode you will learn all about Summer's story and how you can be resilient and faithful in your business no matter the circumstance! . To learn more about Summer, purchase her books, or hire her to speak, visit her website https://summerowens.com/

In this interview we sit down with celebrity coach, TV personality, author, and speaker Jonathan Sprinkles. . For close to 20 years Jonathan has gone from award winning keynote speaker to highly paid consultant, TV personality, and has even worked with celebrities such as Paula Abdul and others. . In this episode we discuss: - Why most people don't invest in coaching. - The number one reason why coaching works. - What an entrepreneur seeks out to get bigger paychecks. - How to start developing unstoppable confidence. . You can learn more about Jonathan and his offerings at www.JSprinkles.com  

For whatever reason you want to insert, a lot of financial advice we received growing up was either very incomplete, or just plain wrong. In this episode I interview Thomas Johnson-Bean of the L.I.F.E. group and we discuss 4 true lies about your money. . In this episode you will learn: - Why paying off your student loans may not be the best thing for you to do. - How to build wealthy while managing debt. - 1 HUGE secret to wealth building that most people overlook. - How to intelligently approach entrepreneurship. . To learn more about Thomas and the L.I.F.E. group visit: http://www.thelife-iwant.com/ . Or follow Thomas on IG @RealThomasJBean

Everybody experiences pain, but how do you turn that pain into purpose? All of us have experienced trauma, but how do we turn that trauma into triumph? . Check out the latest episode of my podcast where I interview author and professional speaker Jessica Janniere where we discuss her story and how she was able to overcome so much in her life to begin sharing her story on a grand stage. . Jessica Janniere, Founder of the award winning personal development organization, Look Up and Beyond Inc., is committed to helping people overcome the pain of their past and current circumstances to live purpose-driven and fulfilling lives. By providing the specific tools needed to look up and beyond the adversity they've faced, along with hope from her own unique story, Jessica has inspired and transformed countless lives via workshops, conferences, keynote presentations and one-on-one coaching. . Find our more about her work at: http://www.jessicajanniere.com/  

Making it to the NBA is the dream that a lot of kids have nowadays. Dontell Jefferson achieved that dream and was also able to have a successful professional basketball career for years.   In this interview he discusses his book, "How to Make it To The NBA," his story growing up, and how everyone can make it to their "NBA" or their dreams.   For more information on Dontell to book him, purchase his book, or reach out to him you can visit: https://dontelljefferson.com/   Follow him on IG: @DontellJefferson

You have gifts, talents, and skills, but how are you using them to get better and leave a legacy? In this interview with nationally known youth speaker Dr. Laymon Hicks we discuss how he became a professional speaker in his teens.   Dr. Hicks talks about how he turned an opportunity into a career by connecting with mentors and is now putting out viral speaking videos with an incredible partnership he's cultivated over the years.   If you want to learn how to find your gift, where you can find a mentor to help you cultivate your talents gifts and skills.   To learn more about Dr. Hicks visit: www.LaymonHicks.com

Dr. Thomas Huebner is the president of Meridian Community College and is a veteran educator of over 30 years. Dr. Huebner was the past president at East Mississippi Community College. EMCC was highlighted in the first 2 seasons of the Netflix special Last Chance U.   In this interview with Dr. Huebner we talk about the ill placed stigma many people have on community college as well as how community college is a solution to one of the biggest problems plaguing young graduates today: Student Loan Debt.   Dr. Huebner and Odell also discuss the roles of a college president, his career in higher ed, how other higher ed pros can climb higher in their career if they so choose.   Follow Dr. Huebner on Twitter: @MCCHuebner 

How do you turn nothing into something? Better yet, how do you turn ideas into income?   This episode answers those questions and more. We got a chance to interview CEO of Millenial Ventures Holdings, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She breaks down how speakers, authors, and content creators can get paid for what's inside their head.   In this fun interview Dr. Brandi breaks things down in a simple way. Tune in and make sure you follow her across social media and check out her website here:   www.DoctorBrandi.com IG: @TheDoctorBrandi Twitter: @TheDoctorBrandi

On this episode Odell interviews the one and only Clint Arthur. The California Business Journal called Clint "The Most Famous Person No One's Ever Heard Of," he's been on TV over 100 times, is the host of his own radio show, is a NYT Best Selling Author, and an expert at turning entrepreneurs into celebrities in their own niche.   In this powerful interview Clint shares with Odell stories from celebrity entrepreneurs and he offers a special of how you can get a discount to his next event.   Visit https://www.livinglegends2019.com/ to sign up for the September 26-28, 2019 Living Legends event and enter ODELL in the coupon code to get a discount.   If you find this show after the event is over you can still find Clint at www.ClintArthur.TV

Life is full of amazing stories. Raquel Gary's grandparents lives are amazing. After years of going back and forth about writing about the pillars in the community that her grandparents are, Raquel finally finished her first book which covers her grandparents' love story and their service in ministry.   In this podcast Raquel and Odell discuss: - How she got the idea to write her first book. - Why it took her so long to finally put the pedal to the metal to write. - What types of things can you write about.   Raquel's book "The Legacy: A Journey of Faith, Sacrifice, and Never Giving Up" is available on Amazon at the link below:   https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Journey-Faith-Sacrifice-Giving/dp/1642991341

For the first time in the show's history we have a real life politician on! Odell was fortunate to meet and get to know NC State Representative Jon Hardister. This episode was all about asking non-partisan questions that related to politics.   In this episode Odell and Jon discuss: - What you can do to get involved in politics without being a politician. - Simple ways that politics impacts our every day lives. - What you should be doing IF you want to be come an elected official. - Why national politics is more of a show than it is real politics.   Jon was born and raised in Greensboro, NC as the only child of Wayne and Carolyn Hardister. He is a graduate of Grimsley High School and Greensboro College, where he obtained a B.A. in Political Science. After college Jon went to work as the Vice President for Marketing at First Carolina Mortgage, a small business that is owned and operated by his family. His family's business, just like many others, was severely impacted by the Great Recession. This experience, along with his concern for our State's future, is primarily what inspired Jon to run for office. Since taking office Jon has proven to be one of the most effective leaders in the General Assembly. He has passed numerous bills, chaired committees and received several awards for his work. His colleagues elected him to serve as the NC House Majority Whip, which is one of the top leadership positions in the General Assembly.   To learn more about him and his work visit: https://jonhardister.com/

This episode was really special. Kids can do amazing things if they are nurtured the right way. On this episode Odell interviews a 10 year old entrepreneur Kymora and her mother to discuss how they started Kymora's Kookies.     In this interview you will learn: - How to motivate your kids without "motivating" them. - Why it's important to show your kids the way versus telling them the way. - To reconnect with their childlike spirit in order to be successful.   To order Kymora's Kookies and treats you can visit them on IG @kymoraskookies

Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome? Sometimes we feel like we can't do great things because we never saw anybody else "like us" doing great things. This in turn causes us to think sometimes, "who am I to be doing great things?" This is what Shantia Coley encountered as a young girl growing up in North Carolina.    In this interview we discuss with her how she was able to overcome her challenges and become a community organizer, turned attorney to a Fortune 500 company, turned twin mom, turned successful professional speaker.   Follow Shantia and her great work here--> https://shantiacoley.com/

Have you ever wanted to be interviewed on television with your local media or even national media? If so, you will not want to miss this interview with media strategist, author, and professional speaker Jessica Lundy.   Jessica had a thriving career in the media as an on air personality and gained tons of insight that has allowed her to launch her business as a media strategist and a professional speaker. Be ready to take notes as Jessica drops some great nuggets and strategies for people to use if they want to get booked on media.   To learn more about Jessica and to book a media strategy session with her reach out here---> www.JessicaMLundy.com

Are a speaker or a consultant interested in doing business with corporate clients? If so, this episode will give you some simple strategies that you can take advantage of to start that process.   In this episode we sat down with Mrs. Shermikia Lemon who runs Peacefully Profitable. She's been partnering with corporations since 2013 and in the interview we go through her 7 step guide to getting 5 figure contracts with corporate clients.   You can download a copy of Shermikia's guide here---> https://www.shermikialemon.com/    

If you are a distinguished service professional looking to diversify your business this episode is for you. On this episode Odell interviews Ashley Kirkwood who is a rockstar attorney, corporate consultant, and a professional speaker.   In this episode Odell and Ashley discuss: - Why Ashley voluntarily left her highly paid position as a corporate lawyer to start her own practice and business as a consultant and a speaker. - How Ashley was able to creatively profit from her experience as a lawyer outside of practicing law. - Tips on how to put together your own live events. - How other distinguished professionals (such as attorneys, doctors, and others) can optimize their income and enjoyment.   To learn more about Ashley and her business visit: www.TheLawSchoolHustle.com