The Why Not Podcast

Providing practical advice for growth and change. Hosted by Noah Cisneros

Pursuing Purpose with Luke Alley

Luke Alley is an inspiring digital marketer, university marketing teacher, entrepreneur, father, and man.We dive into his story and how he has pursued his purpose through various career transitions.Please connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukealley/Learn more about Luke's business: https://www.comefollowmefhe.com/***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-21
31:17

Anchor in Hope with Kevin Townsend

Kevin Townsend is an incredible finance professional. From his early days at Zion’s Investment Securities to two decades at Merrill Lynch and now at Williams, Townsend, Stout Wealth Management of Raymond James and Associates, Kevin has built a career on trust, consistency, and deep human connection. Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn:   / kevin-townsend-b2165b7b  Learn more about Williams, Townsend, Stout Wealth Management of Raymond James and Associates and their investing strategy: https://www.raymondjames.com/williams...***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution with which Noah Cisneros is associated. Noah Cisneros is NOT a certified personal financial advisor and makes no claims for financial advice. Noah Cisneros is NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances.

11-14
40:16

Building Alignment

How do you break down silos at work? How do you get buy-in from key players? Innovation and change require alignment. In this episode, I dive into my framework for building alignment. My Product Marketing Brief Template: https://noahcisneros.com/2025/09/26/product-marketing-brief-template/****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ ***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-07
28:21

Leading Innovation with James Schoen

James Schoen, marketer, entrepreneur, and Senior Product Marketing Manager at Square, joins Noah to explore how innovation shapes success. From his time at Google to empowering entrepreneurs at Square, James shares lessons on leadership, mindset, and building trust in business.Please connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdschoen/***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

10-31
32:59

You Can, But You Don’t

Do you ever question how you can turn potential into reality? What’s the difference between having potential and actually being who I say I will be?Listen closely as I dive into my take on the need for action, to face some hard truths, and to do what you told yourself you would do.****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ ***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances.

09-12
22:09

Flip the Script With Kadan Ward

Kadan shares what it was like to compete on the Amazon Prime show Beast Games and shares his story of hope and triumph. Connect with Kadan.Learn more about his work.****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ ***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

06-13
01:06:30

Directing Your Hero's Journey With Bryce Nobles

Byce shares advice on finding and respecting your limits to fuel maximum growth in the long run. Please read his book: Wake UpwardConnect with Bryce: LinkedIn****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

05-30
45:57

LinkedIn and the Passion for Learning With AJ Wilcox

AJ Wilcox shares how he saw the need for LinkedIn advertising and where his desire to serve led him. Connect with AJ: LinkedIn.Learn more about his agency B2Linked.com****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

05-16
46:32

Patriotism, Community, and Personal Integrity with Gerritt Vander Linden

Every now and then, you meet a peer who is on a mission to make the world a better place. Gerritt is working with 47G to transform the Utah community for the aerospace and defense industry. Hear more about his story on this week's episode.47G: https://www.47g.org/Gerritt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrittvanderlinden/****Please follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/ Apply to my newsletter: https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

05-02
01:02:15

The Good Ol' Days With Andrew Marino

Whether he is crushing it in sales, or starting a business, Andrew is a passionate professional driven to succeed. Learn more about his motivation, networking, and sales skills.His product: Royal Gaurd Co Connect with him on LinkedIn.****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances.

04-18
51:21

Beautiful Honesty with Dax Bambrough

Dax shares lessons on strategy, energy, and marketing. He shares his philosophy on dealing with inner criticism and provides practical advice for overcoming self-doubt. He discusses his approach to life with beautiful honesty and shares how he sees the success, or lack of success, of blanket ads. Learn more about Dax and his consulting work by visiting his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dax-bambrough/****Please follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/Apply to my newsletter: https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

04-04
01:15:26

Tenets of Control

"You are what you do, not what you say you will do." Carl Yung. Feeling a lack of control over our lives creates a sense of anxiety. I dive into how I focus on what I can control to avoid being distracted by what I can't. ****Please follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/ Apply to my newsletter: https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

03-21
28:29

Sustaining Momentum

I discuss managing your personal capacity, my four principles on change, and a note to my future self. ****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ ***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

12-06
34:05

Learning Self-Belief With Alex Skinner

From starting his own business, to life lessons on forgiveness, Alex shares valuable insight on self-belief and courage. Please see his LinkedIn and marketing agency information below:LinkedInKeystone Digital MarketingUnsexy Businessmen****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-27
52:50

Dream Big With Anurag Mukherjee

Anurag is on a mission to change how financial institutions serve consumers by being trusted advisors. He seeks to make community banking sexy again and has a story that will leave you inspired and ready to join his cause.Connect with him on LinkedIn and follow his two podcasts:⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠The Outlier Podcast⁠⁠The Women of Community Banking⁠ Podcast****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-22
46:29

Love Your Strengths With Dave Nagata

Coach Dave discusses the importance of understanding your strengths and needs to create interdependent relationships and find fulfillment in your daily life. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenagata/****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-15
52:39

The Hope of Change With OJ Johnson

Discover the transformative power of change, the impact of positive language, the importance of education, and the vital role of nonprofit support. In Episode 3, I delve into OJ Johnson's inspiring journey and her story of hope and change.****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ ***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

10-25
53:47

Why Not

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12-05
10:47

Driving Impact With John Huntinghouse

John is on a mission to drive impact everwhere he goes. He offers great advice on growth, change, and perspective. Please follow him on LinkedIn as he posts great content.****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-08
56:50

Stewardship & Innovation With Fabian Wulff

As an influential BYU-Idaho instructor and pioneering crypto entrepreneur, Fabi is shaping the future of digital finance and empowering the next generation of business leaders and marketers.****Please follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahmcisneros/⁠⁠ Apply to my newsletter: ⁠⁠https://noahcisneros.com/newsletter/⁠⁠***********Disclaimer: Everything in this video is not sponsored or approved by any financial institution that I am associated with. I am NOT a certified personal financial advisor and make no claims for financial advice. I am NOT a professional investor. This video is purely educational to provide helpful ideas to improve life. Please use the tools within your reach to personally make any and all decisions for your finances. 

11-01
45:06

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