Talking Shizzle

🔥 Get ready for some serious sizzle on Talking Shizzle with Taylor Shanklin and Will Novelli from Creative Shizzle! 🔥In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of grant writing with the incredible Patrice Schumate, founder of A Village for Good. Patrice is on a mission to revolutionize the grant field and provide affordable solutions and unwavering support to small and grassroots nonprofits.💡 Join us as Patrice spills the tea on the grant writing process and how she's shaking things up. She's had enough of the inefficiencies, the lack of standardization, and those pesky character limits that waste precious time. Patrice is here to bridge the gaps and make a real impact!💪 Patrice believes that collaboration is key, and she's bringing small nonprofits together with passionate grant writers. It's all about affordability and creating a support system that empowers everyone involved. Together, they're tackling the grant world like never before! 💼 But that's not all! Patrice knows that economic and societal issues run deep, and it's time to confront them head-on. She's calling on each and every one of us to take a stand and be a part of positive change. Let's address the root causes and make a lasting impact! Tune in as the Talking Shizzle Team and Patrice shares the challenges faced by grant writers, especially those from marginalized communities, plus so much more like;📌 The gaps in the market for small nonprofits and grant writers📌 The systemic issues with philanthropy and grant writing📌 The profession of grant writing and its challenges📌 The inefficiencies of the government grant application process📌 The challenges faced by small community-based organizations📌 Ideas for how social good can work better in our society📌 Gatekeeping in the grant writing industry📌 Advocating within the grant writing community📌 Tips for getting into grant writing🎧 So, grab your headphones and get ready for a mind-blowing episode! Listen to "Talking Shizzle" to unlock Patrice Schumate's grant writing expertise and ignite your fundraising goals! 🔥🔥Connect with Patrice Schumate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-shumate/ Explore A Village for Good and access their incredible resource guide at: https://www.avillageforgood.com/Thanks for tuning in to Talking Shizzle! Remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow changemakers! ✨

🎙️ In today's episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will from Creative Shizzle sit down with Chad Barger, a lifelong fundraiser with a passion for helping others raise funds for their passions. 🏫 Chad's fundraising journey started in college with a call center job and AmeriCorps, which led him to start his own fundraising consulting firm, Productive Fundraising. As a speaker, trainer, and coach, Chad has helped countless individuals and organizations reach their fundraising goals.🎭 Chad's favorite job was his last position as executive director of a United Arts Fund, which raised money for 30 different arts and cultural organizations near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He's also a band geek who met his wife in high school marching band and discovered his love for speaking and engaging with people through his work in fundraising.💰 During the conversation, Chad shares the unexpected path that led him to become a fundraising expert, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the impact his work has in the community and beyond. 👂 Tune in to Talking Shizzle to hear more about Chad's fundraising expertise and how it can help you reach your fundraising goals.📌 Chad's Journey from Band Geek to Fundraising Professional📌 Leadership, Fundraising, and Entrepreneurial Challenges📌 Overcoming the Mindset of Being a Company of One📌 Creating a Referral Relationship: Building Your Business Around Your Life📌 Exploring Actionable Resources for Content Development📌The Importance of Self Care in the Social Good Sector📌 Productive FundraisingThanks for listening to Talking Shizzle! Be sure to 🎧 subscribe/follow/leave a review/etc. to stay up-to-date on future episodes. And don't forget to 🤩 share this episode with your friends!Check out Productive Fundraising here:WEBSITE: https://productivefundraising.com/ And connect with Chad on LinkedIn here:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbarger/

🎙️ In today's episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will from Creative Shizzle sit down to talk about racial equity and board development with ✨ Renee Rubin Ross ✨ and 💥 Christal Cherry 💥, two passionate professionals in the nonprofit sector.🙌 Christal and Renee are two experts who lead workshops with boards to help them understand the importance of antiracism. Through interviews and assessments, they build trust with board members and provide them with an understanding of their own biases and how they can use their mission to promote antiracism. They often provide sessions on bias and how to shift culture and behavior, with the ultimate goal of helping the board members develop an understanding of race and how they can use it to advance their mission.🔎 During the conversation, Renee and Christal shared statistics related to board composition and the critical role that diverse boards play in the nonprofit sector. They also talked about the challenges they have faced and the successes they have seen in helping nonprofits become more diverse, inclusive, and effective. 🌟 It was an insightful conversation, full of practical tips and advice for anyone looking to create more diverse and inclusive boards in the nonprofit sector. Tune in to Talking Shizzle to hear more of this conversation + many more sizzling topics like;📌 Board Development and Racial Equity📌 Collaboration to Support Nonprofits in Their Race Equity Journey📌 Exploring Race Equity Through Board Member Responsibilities📌 Board and Staff Collaboration for Race Equity Initiatives📌 Building Belonging Through Representation and Inclusion📌 Power Dynamics in Inclusion📌 Doing the Tough Work with Your BoardThanks for listening to Talking Shizzle! Be sure to 🎧 subscribe/follow/leave a review/etc. to stay up-to-date on future episodes. And don't forget to 🤩 share this episode with your friends!Check out The Board Pro here:WEBSITE: https://www.theboardpro.com/And The Ross Collective here:WEBSITE: https://www.therosscollective.com/And connect with Christal and Renee on LinkedIn here:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christal-m-cherry/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneerubinross/

In this episode of 🎙️Talking Shizzle🎙️, our host Taylor Shanklin catches up with her good friend and founder of Positive Equation, Dana Snyder! They chat about all the exciting things going on in their lives, including Dana's new bundle of joy 👶, Kennedy (Congratulations, she's beautiful 🎀), and Taylor's business anniversary 🎂🎉.Dana shares her journey of growing with the digital era, from the days of the Facebook email address to now helping nonprofits build their donor base through monthly giving programs. 🌟 Taylor also reflects on her business journey, from starting as a social media agency to pivoting to teaching others how to use social media for their own businesses. 💼Dana has been interested in the digital world since she was growing up. She had a passion for working with nonprofits and decided to quit her job in New York and started her own business in Los Angeles. Now she is back on the East Coast, working with nonprofits to create monthly giving programs and help them build their donor base. Other sizzling 🔥topics covered in this episode include:📌 Building relationships in the nonprofit world📌 Navigating the ever-changing digital landscape📌 Celebrating business milestones and taking time to reflect📌 Sometimes you need to pivot in order to grow📌 Social media is a constantly evolving tool for businesses📌 Building a strong foundation of relationships is key to successThanks for listening to Talking Shizzle! Be sure to 🎧 subscribe/follow/leave a review/etc. to stay up-to-date on future episodes. And don't forget to 🤩 share this episode with your friends!Check out The Positive Equation Podcast as well here:WEBSITE/PODCAST: https://positiveequation.com/podcast/And connect with Dana on LinkedIn here:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danarsnyder/

In this episode of Talking Shizzle 🎙️, Taylor and Will talk the bizzle of social media with Julia Campbell of the Nonprofit Nation Podcast. Julia is an experienced consultant who runs her own business helping nonprofit organizations with digital marketing, social media, ✍️ storytelling, fundraising ➕ much more. She has been a development director and marketing director for almost a decade before going out on her own, and knows what it is like to wear many hats 🎩 and do a lot of shizzle. We also talk about her experience with helping nonprofits navigate the digital world, her background in the industry, and her work with online courses, one-on-one consulting, audits and assessments, and speaking engagements.The Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell launched 🚀 in August 2021. The crew talks about Julia’s journey to launching her pod, and how people always feel the need to have their ducks 🦆in a row and be perfect. Trust us, we get that 🤙🏼 But after reading a book by Seth God, Julia realized that it was okay to be imperfect and that they should just send it🔥. Julia studied journalism in college and has a passion for people and their stories. Through her podcast, Julia is able to explore different topics and learn from others without having to be an expert on everything.The crew discusses the process of starting a podcast and the lessons learned along the way. They emphasize the importance of understanding the goal and value add of the podcast before starting, as well as delegating tasks that lie outside of their zone of genius. Another big suggestion we discuss is batching interviews to increase efficiency, the importance of committing to a regular release schedule plus so much more like;📌 Navigating the Digital World ➕ Celebrating St. Patty's Shizzle 👑🌈🎩🍀📌 Conversation with Business Owner & Podcast Host, Nonprofit Nation📌 The Benefits of Starting a Podcast📌 Batching Podcast Prep for Maximum Efficiency📌 The Benefits of Consistent Podcasting📌 The End of Free Social Media📌 Exploring the Evolution of Social Networking & Social Media Platforms📌 Exploring the Latest Social Media Trends: Subscription Models & Increased Verification📌 The Relevance of Facebook in the Digital Age📌 Social Media Platforms for Business GoalsCheck out Julia Campbell and the Nonprofit Nation Podcast and all the amazing things she can assist with here:📌 https://jcsocialmarketing.com/📌https://jcsocialmarketing.com/podcast/Connect with Julia here on these social media channels if you have questions:📌 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/📌INSTAGRAM: @juliacampbell77

In this episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will sit down and chat with a good friend of ours, Kishshana Palmer who is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management who helps leaders create high performing teams⚡.Kishshana is the CEO of Kishshana & Co., an organizational development firm focused on helping everyday leaders live well and lead well. Her firm's work centers on equity and social justice and practical solutions for today’s organizations. She is the founder of The Rooted Collaborative -- a global community focused on the growth and development of women leaders of color in the social sector. She's the host of the podcast "Let's Take This Offline", an adjunct professor at Baruch College, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT), A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, a Q3LC Certified Coach, and an AFP Master Trainer. When an organization wants to grow, find and retain people on their team, raise money, and more she is the fairy godmother 💫 they have on speed dial☎️.Kishshana & Co’s work isn’t limited to organizations, she also works with everyday leaders who are looking to do good in the world and live healthier lives, without having to flip all the tables which here at Creative Shizzle we just 💗LOVE💗. They help people lead the life they love and have the career they love. She is also passionate about relationships and helping people reach their potential. 😆Funny Fact: Kishshana and Taylor met in an elevator at a conference when they were going to a happy hour party. They immediately clicked and had a great conversation during the 62-second elevator ride.We dive in deep about building relationships quickly and understanding how to read the room.  🤝To build relationships quickly, one needs to know and understand themselves and how one presents themselves in the world. They need to be able to read the room, be unafraid to say I see you and have a sincere curiosity about people. Reading the room To read the room not only means being able to understand the context of the situation, but to read the non-verbal cues, and be able to modulate depending on the person. To read the room, one needs to be mindful of the situation, be aware of like body language, and be attentive to the conversation. The Talking Shizzle Team and Kishshana chat about so much more like: 📌Achieving Career Success and Living a Life You Love📌 Kishshanaverse - What is it? How it’s helping people become their best selves?📌 Reading the Room and Nonverbal Communication Cues📌 Scaling Your Business & Personal Brand Separation & Achieving Success📌 Wellness Routines, Self-Maintenance, & Self-Care Strategies for Mental Well-Being📌 Creating & Being A Leadership Example For OthersCheck out Kishshana & Co. and all the amazing things they can assist with here:📌 https://kishshanapalmer.com 📌 https://kishshanaco.com/ 📌https://therootedcollaborative.com/Connect with Kishshana here on these social channels if you have questions:📌 FACEBOOK: @kishshanapalmer📌 INSTAGRAM: @kishshanapalmer 📌 TWITTER: @kishshanapalmer📌 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishshanapalmer/

Tune in to today's episode of Talking Shizzle, which is 🔥HOT🔥 off the podcast press. We sit down and talk some shizzle with Mazarine Treyz, who is an entrepreneur and good friend of ours here at Creative Shizzle. Mazarine has been in business for 14 years and has done a variety of things such as fundraising, consulting, keynote speeches, and conferences, such as the Nonprofit Consulting Conference, and she helps leaders and teams step into their highest potential.During our discussion we uncover Mazarine's secret of how to take your failures and make lemonade 🍋 out of them, and how to learn and grow ↗️ from your mistakes. It is a large key to success if you are able to do this in business, not to mention this crazy ride 🚗 of life that we are on. We also chat about Mazarine's dating life, and how she has taken some of this information and experience from dating failures and applied them to her work life. Why not!? Right?! If you learn something, take it with you in all aspects of your life.The group talks some more shizzle and jumps into Mazarine's endeavors in the business of teaching, training, and coaching nonprofit leaders and consultants. This kicked off after some intense experiences in the workplace, and in turn, led to using these experiences to help shape others. Mazarine has a mastermind called Asking for More and a podcast of the same name, both of which are focused on helping nonprofit leaders and consultants succeed. This was also the fuel for multiple blog posts, books, and other resources to help people take back their power at work, and help nonprofit leaders understand the importance of addressing oppression in the workplace. One of Mazarine's goals is to help create a better, more equitable work environment for everyone, and during this episode, we talked about this goal plus so much more, like:📌 Exploring Entrepreneurship + Nonprofit Leadership📌 Workplace Bullying + Fraud, and How to Overcome📌 Coaching Nonprofit Leaders Through Challenging Situations📌 Overcoming the Fear of Asking📌 Supporting Women in the Nonprofit Sector📌 The Benefits of Asking for What You Deserve📌 Lessons Learned from Dating Life: Applying to Business Life + Personal Life📌 How to Recognize When the Vibe is OffCheck out Mazarine Trezy and all the amazing things she can assist with here:📌 https://mazarinetreyz.com/Connect with Mazarine here on these social channels if you have questions:📌 https://twitter.com/mazarinetreyz📌 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazarine

In today's episode of Talking Shizzle🎙️, host Taylor Shanklin, the founder of Barlele and Creative Shizzle, sits down with fellow founder Nejeed Kassam of Keela and they really bring the sizzle🔥. Nejeed is a new father - Go Dad! 🙏Congrats! And is leading a growing and exciting company! Nejeed, Taylor, and Will discuss Keela, their current offerings, what they have been doing over the last year or so, why they are investing in technology such as predictive analytics & AI automation, and how they want to positively impact the world for good with this technology.We discuss some new technology🖥️ that Keela is offering and then we delve into chat GPT and how it could potentially transform the nonprofit tech sector. Chat GPT stands for Chatbot Generative Pre-trained Transformer and is a type of natural language processing technology that is able to understand and generate human-like conversations. It is expected to have a huge impact on the nonprofit tech sector over the coming years by streamlining processes, increasing engagement, and enabling more personalized interactions with donors. The new AI revolution will not be about killer robots🤖, but rather about how to access information📄 in new and timely ways. Take Google for example of how a verb has been created to refer to searching for information and it's expected that this next AI revolution will be similarly transformative.With Nejeed, we further discuss how artificial intelligence and technology are changing the way fundraisers work. Buyer Beware⚡ that while this technology can provide helpful solutions, such as drafting legislation, it is not always reliable as the information is not always sourced or up to date. In the end, we all agree that this technology will help fundraisers focus more on building relationships and creating a community rather than spending a lot of time on manual tasks. Fundraisers must be willing to adapt to this changing landscape in order to stay relevant and continue to be successful. Tune in to learn about this plus so much more, like:📌 Technology, Nonprofits, and Fundraising in an Economic Downturn📌 Exploring the Potential of Chat GPT Technology📌 The Impact of AI on Fundraising and the Nonprofit Sector📌 AI and Its Impact on Work📌 The Role of Technology in Preparing for Economic Shifts📌 Exploring the Ethical Implications of Technology, AI, and ChatGPTCheck out Keela and all the amazing things they are doing here:📌 https://www.keela.co/about-usConnect with Nejeed and his team at Keela on LinkedIn for all of your questions here:📌LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nejeed/📌LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keela/Save 40% on your first year’s subscription to Keela with Creative Shizzle:📌 https://www.keela.co/partners/creative-shizzle

In this episode of Talking Shizzle, we sit down with Samantha Swaim who is the CEO and founder of an event fundraising company, Swaim Strategies. Sam has been in the nonprofit space for a while and is located in Portland, Oregon. For today's shizzle 🔥, the group talks about hybrid work environments, remote work life, and even more specifically, hybrid events. And yes, possibly even an $8 frozen yogurt cone 🍦that was purchased in New York City, beware of the expensive ice cream folks! Sam talks about how her company is focused on helping nonprofits raise money through events.We also dive into some geographical discussion, and how Portland has changed since the pandemic began, along with all of our respective areas. The trio also touches on how the food scene has been impacted, with many restaurants having to close down during the pandemic. Of course - this has created opportunities for small business owners, which is somewhat of a silver lining.Eventually, the conversation shifts to how the world has changed in the last three or more years, specifically in regard to events and technology. Innovative technologies like Zoom and Video Chatting have become a normal part of life for many people, and how things have changed in such a short amount of time. All in all, it's a great conversation! Tune in for this plus so much more:📌 COVID-19's Impact on Restaurants in Different Regions of the U.S.📌 The New Normal: A Conversation about Life Post-Pandemic📌 The Impact of COVID-19 on Events and Human Interaction📌 3 Big Obstacles Event Planners are Facing Right Now📌 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Event Industry📌 The Benefits of Hybrid Events & a Hybrid Work EnvironmentCheck out Swaim Strategies and all the amazing things they can assist with here:📌 https://swaimstrategies.com/Connect with Sam for all of your events questions and needs here:📌FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/swaimstrategies📌INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/📌TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SwaimStrategies📌LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-she-her-a28a9a4/

Today's Shizzle 🔥 is all about Josh Hirsch, and he is a great friend of The Talking Shizzle Team. We start by discussing Josh's current work in cryptocurrency, philanthropy, and his work with The Giving Block. Josh explains that cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, yet many still do not understand it. And while we totally agree; cryptocurrency isn't very new, but new in some ways you can put it to use for good. During the talk, we aim to identify some of these areas of the crypto landscape by asking Josh to "explain cryptocurrency like we are five" as well as #ELI5, and the amazing work being done at The Giving Block.A little background on Josh though; he is a nonprofit lifer who has been in the fundraising space for over 15 years. He got his start working in a community center, then moved on to a small nonprofit as the Director of Development and Training. He then worked at a children's services council and a charter school for students with autism. He also worked in philanthropy for a private school for gifted students and then went to work for a nonprofit management association as their Director of Marketing and Membership. Most recently, he worked at Susan G. Komen as a conduit to care, providing resources to local hospitals and imaging centers. Then, due to the pandemic, she was promoted to Social Content Marketing Manager for Susan G. Komen, taking on channel leads for Twitter and LinkedIn. He believes that no matter what your passion is, there is a cause for you to support.Josh was one of the early experts in using Facebook for fundraising. In June 2021, an article about using cryptocurrency for social good surfaced, which inspired Josh to learn more about the subject. After six months of research, he discovered the benefits of using cryptocurrency for nonprofits, such as donor demographics, benefits to nonprofits, NFT projects, and the various vendors available. He also found that most of their donor base was not interested in donating cryptocurrency. Despite this, they were able to get on board with accepting cryptocurrency and started having conversations with donors about it. We discuss this plus so much more, like:📌Exploring Cryptocurrency Philanthropy and the Giving Block📌Breaking Down Nonprofit Fundraising📌The Advantages of Cryptocurrency Donations for Nonprofits📌End-of-Year Giving with Giving Block📌Exploring Modern Philanthropy: A Discussion on Crypto Currency, Blockchain, and NFTs📌 Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens📌The World of Philanthropic NFTs & The MetaverseIf you would like to find out more about donations and fundraising with help from The Giving Block, check out their web site here:📌WEBSITE: https://thegivingblock.com/And also, reach out to Josh if you have any questions here:📌FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaAaronHirsch📌INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jah07/📌TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TGBJosh📌TWITTER: https://twitter.com/The_Dude_NFT📌LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshahirsch/ 

In today's episode of Talking Shizzle🎙️, host Taylor Shanklin and trusty side kick WillBill sit down with Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian from the organization OneCause. The conversation is electric⚡! The Creative Shizzle Team hits a home run ⚾ here with this snapshot of information from 2022, which can heavily lead into your 2023 planning and strategy. Introductions first though-Steve Lausch is the Director of Product Marketing, serving as a nexus for senior Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership. In addition to his 6 years of fundraising tech experience, Steve has served in various marketing capacities in Automotive Retail CRM & Martech. And -- Sarah Sebastian is the Director of Corporate Communications at OneCause. She’s a marketer and brand geek at heart with eight years of experience in the nonprofit tech space. Outside of work, Sarah can be found reading, hiking, kayaking, and getting lost in the woods while photographing birds.OneCause focuses on fundraising and marketing, and how they use data to help guide their planning. Steve, Sarah and Taylor talk about the importance of planning, fundraising, and marketing for the upcoming year, and provide guidance on how to use the data uncovered in the annual report to make the most informed decisions. The OneCause Annual Nonprofit Survey and Fundraising Outlook Report has been conducted for five years, and the report is being released for the third year. 900 unique nonprofit voices spoke into the survey, ranging from completely volunteer-led organizations to large national organizations. 28% of respondents were executive directors, 31% were development vice presidents, and the rest were event directors. The survey data is meaningful, as over 80% of respondents influence technology purchases for their respective nonprofits. The goal of the survey and report is to get a snapshot of the nonprofit world and provide meaningful data that can be used to help nonprofits. Find out more about the annual report adn the MOST important details to takeaway in today's chat plus way more, like;📌 Overview of OneCause.📌 Summary of One Cause's 2022 Nonprofit Trends Report.📌 Analyzing the 2022 Fundraising Report to Inform Future Actions.📌 Key Report Findings & Takeaways.📌 The Events Space in 2023 and What it Looks Like.📌 Benefits of Hybrid Events for NonprofitsGet in touch with Steve and Sarah to talk about the Annual Report;📌 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/stevelausch📌 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sebastian-b3533614/📌 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelausch/📌 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onecause/Or Reach Out to Steve & Sarah Professionally for Assistance;🔗 WEBSITE: https://www.onecause.comAnd Here is a Link to Download The Annual Report:🔗 https://www.onecause.com/ebook/2023-fundraising-outlook-report/

In this episode of Talking Shizzle🎙️ , Taylor Shanklin chats with Bryan Zmijewski, the founder and CEO of Zurb. It's truly a fascinating discussion! We are talking about progressive design, which could help to make people's dreams come true and make the world a better place.A little background first, Bryan is a design transformation leader committed to exploring the behaviors and routines of exceptional creative leaders. He has served as a trusted advisor to numerous leaders, including CEOs who seek the value of being a design driven organization. His work as a coach and speaker has taken him to the office of the White House, the steps of Fortune 500 companies, NYSE, and the Stanford Business School. Bryan has leading the charge at ZURB since 1998 and he has consistently challenging both the team and their customers to always strive for excellence.In the simplest terms, ZURB is a product design company. They look to help companies design incredible digital products (things like desktop software, mobile apps, etc), websites, and integrated services.Taylor, Will and Bryan also talk about Bryan's experience in the tech industry, and that he has been designing products for 25 years, understanding the needs and wants of customers, management, engineers, designers, and marketers. He has worked on numerous products in Silicon Valley, including Netflix and Hulu. And something amazing that we all are familiar with that Bryan had a hand in assisting with is the design of Netflix's Just for Kids feature, wow! Thank you Bryan! We talk about Bryan's amazing lifetime of experiences, where ZURB is now as a company and who they are helping, plus so much more;Exploring Progressive Design and Digital CreationsDesigning User ExperiencesEarly Experiences with Streaming Services & the legendary Blockbuster VideoExploring Design Strategy and InclusivityBuilding Creative TrustCreative Feedback in Data and DesignUnderstanding How Consumers Think and Buy ProductsGet in touch with Bryan to talk about Progressive Design;INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bryanz/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bryanzmijewskiINSTAGRAM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanzmijewski/Or Reach Out to Bryan Professionally for Assistance;https://zurb.com/https://helio.app/

Get ready and make sure you’re sitting down folks; because today’s Shizzle is all about David Brier. Talking Shizzle’s host Taylor Shanklin asks the questions that are worthy of your listen. For instance; David has amazing fire-breathing skills 🔥 Who would have known?! So make sure you are wearing your flame retardant clothing for this fire starter! 😂David Brier is an entrepreneur who learned everything he knows about entrepreneurship after graduating from college. He believes that the school system could teach more appropriate lessons ensuring successful entrepreneurs, which is one of the realizations that has led David to the paths he has chosen. So admirable and exciting! Brier's journey as an entrepreneur began in New York, where he started his career and disliked certain items about the creative agencies he was working for at the time. He has since grown to understand the importance of maturity and the ability to listen, ask questions and be aware of when to stay quiet. He believes that these are some of the key components of being a successful entrepreneur. Brier has been an entrepreneur his entire life and is now a brand expert, helping others defy gravity and build successful brands.We dive into David’s book Brand Intervention, and what brand interventionist exactly means. Taylor also attended David’s class on Brand Interventions, which was highly insightful in learning many brand guidelines and transformational campaigns. The group also discusses their preferences for Thai food. David likes spicy food, and when he has espresso he makes sure it is double or triple shot. Boo-yah! This and much more like;Defying Gravity as a Brand.Reflection on Agency Cultures.The Prerequisites for Successful Sales Campaigns.Increasing Sales and Revenue Through Branding, Marketing, and Strategies.The Impact of Branding on Dysfunctional Companies.Overcoming Fear of Standing OutCollaborative Guidance: Achieving Success Through Clarity and InsightConnect with David Brier on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrier/Or visit David’s website and make sure to read David’s book- Brand Interventionist here:http://www.risingabovethenoise.com/

Ring the gong! We are kicking off 2023 in style. Season Two of Talking Shizzle🎙️is launching 🚀 This season we've got everything you want to hear about in your entrepreneurial journey PLUS more. Let's start it up!In today's episode, host Taylor Shanklin sits down with Greg M. Shanken who is an entrepreneur from Boulder, Colorado. He started his entrepreneurial journey when he was five years old, and he has since then built a successful career in marketing and business. In this talk, he shares his story and some advice for other entrepreneurs.We dive into the continued experiences of Greg and his entrepreneurial journey throughout his school life and into his twenties and thirties, always having side jobs and businesses. For the past ten years, he has owned and operated a digital marketing agency called Gloss. This year, they have expanded their services to include psychedelic healing and compassionate healing clients, which is a result of personal experiences they have embarked on.The gang also covers that recently in Colorado, a measure was passed to legalize psilocybin mushrooms for personal and therapeutic use. The topic of conversation includes personal experiences in using Ayahuasca to heal from depression, the potential of psychedelics to treat other illnesses like cancer and addiction as well as:Entrepreneurial Journeys; and Personal Growth within Markets.Client Care and Client Awareness.Psychedelic Healing and Plant Medicine.Cannabis as a Treatment for Depression and Anxiety.The Benefits of Plant Medicine and Psychedelics.Five Reasons Your Website Is Scaring Away Your Best Customers.

In this episode of Talking Shizzle, we sat down with Barlele's social media strategist extraordinaire, Becky Escher, to drop some truth bombs about social media and demystify common questions surrounding the wild wild west that is social media. Becky Escher is a Texas-based graphic designer and social media consultant dedicated to helping small businesses, non-profits, and event planners create meaningful connections with their audiences. She is a millennial, who can really tell you all about social media truth bombs, posting cadence, and best of all making YOU look good on the various platforms in 2022.In this episode, we talked some shizzle and answered questions like"Promotion vs connection - What is the difference and how do you balance the twoWhat's the difference between paid and organic?Do you need to be on all the social media platforms?Do you need different creative for different platforms? If yes, why does this matter?And....the big truth bomb reel included:Why am I not going viral?What is in a hashtag?Learn more about Becky and get to know her on LinkedIn or check out her website at beckyescher.com.

Welcome to our new show, Talking Shizzle! In our very first episode of the Talking Shizzle podcast, we sat down with the President and Founder of Nexus Marketing, Rafi Norberg to talk about going NICHE with your business and choosing a niche target market.Here's the shizzle highlight reel from what Rafi and Taylor talked about on this episode:The Idea of Going Niche in Your BusinessRafi's love of Beef Jerky....mmmmmmHow to sunset products and focus on what you are best atUtilizing organic SEO to understand your target market.Scalable options for future successesHow entrepreneurship takes Significant sacrificeInvaluable Organizational valuesLearn more about Nexus Marketing on their website, and reach out to Rafi Norberg on LinkedIn.

In this episode of Talking Shizzle, host Taylor Shanklin chats with Ashley Belanger about her love of ice cream and her amazing spoon earrings. Ashley is a big fan of ice cream and says that she always has a spoon handy in case someone offers her some. The spoon earrings are 100% functional and Ashley says they're a great way to be prepared for any situation.  But for real; today's shizzle is about Ashley Belanger, and we discusses her work as a small business owner and consultant in the communications and fundraising field. We talk about her experience as an "accidental" executive director - how she became one, as well as her mission to help others in similar situations. Ashley leads all aspects of organizational development, including corporate governance, strategic planning, fundraising, program evaluation, program expansion, and succession. She partners with clients on various capacity-building efforts, including fundraising, governance training, and strategic planning.Some of our conversation is about Ashley's career, how she got to where she is now, and some of the conversation shifts into values. You have to have certain values as a small business owner and philanthropist and one of the best values to pass along is the ability to show up in everything they do in coaching, consulting, and communications. The importance of authenticity in leadership and how it is often lacking in business development and other aspects of professional life. This, plus so much more is discussed like:- The Power of Intentional Living- Leadership Development: The Importance of Original- The Benefits of Best Practices in the Workplace- Research in Philanthropy- Communicating and How to Do That Genuinely If you would like to connect with Ashley to find out more reach out to her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-belanger-48021a27/

As we get closer to the holiday season, we wanted to have a professional on who really knows her stuff. Katie Appold is a nonprofit professional who started her career working in a nonprofit organization, and has strived to accomplish many great things during her career. She is currently an Executive Director at AIRS, Nonprofit Consultant, and Professor.During the conversation, Katie discusses the concept of limiting beliefs. She explains that a limiting belief is a belief that holds you back from achieving your goals or reaching your full potential. She also shares that she used to have a number of limiting beliefs, but has since worked to overcome them. She offers advice for others who may be struggling with similar issues. We also delve into the various ways that nonprofits can break through limiting beliefs, both on an individual and organizational level. One way to do this is by recognizing when a limiting belief is present and then taking action to overcome it. Another way to break through limiting beliefs is to form new habits that support positive action.A great resource for learning how to do this is John Acuff's book, Soundtracks. In the book, Acuff discusses the importance of discouraging negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, encouraging ones. This resource, plus so many more insights are discussed, like;- The Power of Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs- Positive Thinking & Positive Self-Talk and Why You Should Consider the Source- The Benefits of a Diverse Nonprofit Network- How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Achieve Success - Asking the Right Questions When Joining a Nonprofit Organization- Time Blocking for Improved Efficiency- The Strength in Knowing When To Begin Letting GoConnect with Katie Here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieappold/

Avid breakfast for dinner lover, Emily Goldstein CEO of Greater Good Strategy is on today to hop into the kitchen with us and talk some shizzle! Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner every once in awhile, am I right?! Host Taylor Shanklin talks with Emily about her organization, which is a digital marketing agency that helps nonprofits raise money and market themselves online. Emily also shares her love of many amazing & authentic things like baking, being a parent, and oversharing on the internet. The two discuss the importance of personal branding and how Greater Good Strategy helps nonprofits achieve their goals.Emily talks about personal empowerment opportunities, and being open to new experiences and learning opportunities. She believes that holding oneself back by fearing mistakes prevents growth. As the owner of a business, she has had to learn how to build a team and handle operations, neither of which she was originally prepared for. This is one of the great topics shared today, plus many more like;- Listening to Your Donors- The Importance of Building a Quality Team- The Power of Being Wrong.- Working Mothers: The Importance of Being Vulnerable- Admitting when you're wrong and learning from your mistakes. - Sometimes experiences need to be _learning experiences_, and how it's important to be flexible and adaptable in business.- Maintaining a healthy Work-Life Balance.Connect with Emily Here:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/emily.goodsteinInstagram:@emilygoodsteinTwitter:@emilygoodsteinLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilygoodstein/And learn more about Greater Good Strategy here:https://www.greatergoodstrategy.com/#signup

Howdy! Thanks for joining us everyone; today's conversation is very VERY current. We sit down and talk some shizzle with Paula Kochan, who is a former college admissions adviser, and has been working as a Creative Talent Recruiter from home for the last several years now. We talk about how Paula's experience in the admissions world has prepared her for the world of recruiting.Learn more about the job landscape that is currently going on, rounding out the 2022 season. We chop it up and talk about how the pandemic has affected the market, and this is not necessarily a new phenomena to the recruiting world. Paula highlights how the world of recruiting is a tumultuous world right now, as you see more and more companies making these massive layoffs. It's not all gloom and doom though as Paula gives our listeners some hope, tips and tricks to get ahead.We talk about the creative / digital world, there are many different roles that fall under the umbrella of creativity. For example, web development, design, print advertising, audio production, and video production. Recruiters in this industry typically specialize in one area or another, and use their knowledge to match creatives with the right opportunity for them.Our conversation also dips into the role of a digital project manager in marketing, and how important it is for candidates to have the right keywords on their LinkedIn profiles in order to be found by recruiters. It is also important for candidates to have an understanding of the different tools that are available to them, in order to be successful in the role. Taylor, Paula, and Will discuss the importance of highlighting one's skillset in their profile, in order to remind potential employers what they are capable of. This is a really great listen folks, we talk about this and much more like;- The Importance of Keywords in Your Job Search, and How to Stand Out When Applying for Jobs Online.- LinkedIn Profiles and how to Maximize this Network.- The Impact of Layoffs on the Job Market.- Millennials in the Workforce.- The Advantages of Working from Home and a Flexible Schedule.- Unlimited PTO: A Flexible Work perk that Appreciates Life's Emergencies.If you have any questions, connect with Paula Here:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-kochan-26741918a/