LAUNCH Podcast with Allison Michels
By Allison Michels
LAUNCH Podcast with Allison MichelsDec 22, 2021
#163 LAUNCH: Build Something Valuable with Sameer Gupa
In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Sameer Gupa, Founder & CEO of Uthrive.
What is your main passion or purpose in life? : Build something valuable, currently I am pursuing this by helping people realize their potential through maximizing financial opportunities.
Tell me a short bio about you 3 sentences max: Former director of product Innovation at American Express - head of new products incubator group. Conceived and launched a number of new products for consumers.
What are 2-3 things you've done in your life that have helped you launch to the next level? :
- As a fresh graduate from b-school, working in corporate development for a large Indian Conglomerate, played a key role in creating a
Joint Venture with Japan's Mitsubishi and completed group's 1st international acquisition for $210M of a company in Peru, S. America
- Launched a new travel-focused credit card for American Express after company's key partner Starwood was acquired by Marriott
- Launched a credit education product MyCredit Guide with industry-first features of helping people reach their desired credit score so they can bring down their cost of mortgage and other loans
Website: https://uthrive.club
#162 LAUNCH: Launching your Business with Ian Cain
“Have limitless thinking.”
Ian is a Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of QUBIC Labs, which identifies, supports and invests in entrepreneurs creating businesses around financial, government and civic technologies.In addition, Ian is an elected representative to the City Council in Quincy, MA.
Ian and Allison discuss Qubic Labs, start-ups, blockchain and so much more. Ian was also Allison’s business advisor for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Cohort and so they discuss that program as well as the qualities and thinking needed to start and grow businesses.
Connect with Ian Cain: https://www.qubiclabs.com/
#161 LAUNCH: Starting Over with Purpose with Lubna Forzley
Lubna Forzley coaches entrepreneurs, employees, and business leaders who feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled. She partners with them to find their purpose and align their decisions around their WHY, WHAT, HOW, and WHO. She also supports them to transform their pain into purpose and share their story with impact, in a way that guarantees incredible financial results. In this episode, Lubna and Allison discuss the importance of staying true to your purpose and aligning it with the work that you do in the world. Lubna shares her story to empower and inspire listeners to reach for more.
Connect with Lubna: http://www.lubnaforzley.com/
#160 LAUNCH: See the Big Picture with Dr. Ingrid Vasiiu-Feltes
“Ask yourself: what skills do I need in the next 2-3 years?”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes. Dr. Ingrid is an expert in Deep Tech, Web 3.0 & Precision Health Exec. I Innovator I Investor I Forbes BC I Strategist I Ethicist I Globalist I Futurist I SDG Advocate I Board Advisor I Faculty I Consultant I TV/Media I Author I Keynote Speaker. Dr. Ingrid and Allison discuss how to see the big picture, connection, growth, overcoming fear, and following your curiosity.
Connect with Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes: https://www.ingridvasiliufeltesmdmba.me/
#159 LAUNCH: LAUNCH Your Fun with Cindi Cohn
“Protect your peace.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Cindi Cohn. Cindi Cohn is a master of AHHH mazing experiences with Makesy and creating fun for corporate teams. She has a master’s degree in Education and Counseling, is writing a book about Joy Everyday, and infuses positivity to her life.
Cindi and Allison discuss how to have more fun, look for things to be grateful for, and find joy everyday. This is a must listen episode for EVERYONE who wants to LAUNCH their fun.
Connect with Cindi: Cindi@makesy.com
#158 LAUNCH: Your Success with Stacey Morgan
“Ask Yourself: How do I want to spend my time, money & energy?”
In this episode, Allison interviews Stacey Morgan about the idea we have about success and the reality of what success looks like. Stacey Morgan is from Australia and is a Director of Morgan Media, Principal of both Port Macquarie Performing Arts and Danae Cantwell School of Dance. Business Made Simple Coach, Mum of 3 incredible children and wife to the ever-patient and understanding optometrist Heath.
Stacey shares her tips and tools to increase your focus, time, and energy on the things you want to create in your life. She also shares how she’s learned the importance of asking for help and not trying to do everything by herself through simplicity.
Connect with Stacey Morgan: www.simplystaceymorgan.com
#157 LAUNCH: Invest in Yourself with Katie Chonacas
“To find out what ideas are meant for you to pursue, ask yourself: what keeps coming up?”
In this episode, Allison interviews Katie Chonacas about the importance of investing in yourself. Katie Chonacas is a globally outstanding Greek-American actor with over two decades of experience in the Hollywood entertainment industry. She began her career as a classically trained actor, model, poet, producer, painter, and philanthropist at an early age. Katie rapidly gained a reputation for her natural beauty and went on to work for prominent companies. Her modeling career quickly led her to Los Angeles, where she relocated full-time and discovered a true love for acting.
She made her television debut on CBS's CSI: NY, Cold Case, FX Network's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Law & Order SVU to name a few.
Katie and Allison discuss being creative, finding alignment, understanding energy, and recognizing your infinite potential.
Connect with Katie Chonacas: www.chonacas.com
#156 LAUNCH: Branding Your Business with Allison Liddle
In this episode, Allison Liddle shares strategies to brand your business to the next level. There are so many small business owners who feel like they can't become a brand, but right now is actually the best time to do it. Plus, branding your business will attract new clients to your business. In this episode, Allison discusses branding basics.
#155 LAUNCH: Prize Worthy with Dr. Mitch Abblett
“Acceptance is a bada$$ power move!”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Mitch Abblett. Dr. Mitch Abblett is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant and national / international speaker. Dr. Abblett's publications include: The Five Hurdles to Happiness and the Mindful Path to Overcoming Them (Shambhala), The Self-Compassion Deck and Growing Mindful (among other mindfulness-related card decks with PESI Publications) and Helping Your Angry Teen and From Anger to Action (New Harbinger). Upcoming publications include his latest book for parents, educators and helping professionals - Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Build Character, and Unlock the Potential of Every Child, and the card deck for children, Train Your Mind Like a Ninja: 30 Secret Skills for Fun, Focus, and Resilience. Dr. Abblett's work has appeared in numerous online and print media such as The New York Times, Newsweek, Tricycle Magazine, and USA Today. His frequent blog posts regarding mindfulness applications in family and relationships can be found in Mindful Magazine's companion website Mindful.org.
In this episode Mitch and Allison discuss how to be intentional in communicating with others, how to take action or decide if pausing and accepting it might be better.
Connect with Dr. Mitch Abblett: www.drmitchabblett.com
#154 LAUNCH: Overcoming Burnout with Kristy Wallace
“Remember to make space in your schedule for yourself!”
In this episode, Allison interviews Kristy Wallace. Kristy Wallace is the CEO of Ellevate Network, and is responsible for executing Ellevate Network’s mission of changing the culture of business from the inside out by providing professional women with a supportive community to lean on and learn from. Kristy and Allison discuss overcoming burnout in the workplace. Kristy shares personal stories about overcoming burnout, strategies to implement, and how to reframe burnout to purpose when you think about dreaming about your future. This episode is filled to the brim with awesomeness!
Connect with Kristy Wallace: www.ellevatenetwork.com
#153 LAUNCH: Creating Future Possibilities with Matt Hermans
“My thing is striving to find out what’s next.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Matt Hermans.
Matt Hermans is the CEO/Founder of Soulogical.org, a patented inventor, expert innovator, strategic advisor, and partner in many different business ventures. In this episode, Matt and Allison discuss having a possibilities mindset. Matt shares his experience with innovating new ideas, thinking big, and how to make a positive impact on a global scale. His work in the innovation industry has created many monumental shifts and he is sharing how he thinks to make big change happen.
Connect with Matt Hermans: www.soulogical.org
#152 LAUNCH: LAUNCH Your Health with Christine Blanchette
“Find support in developing a healthy lifestyle.”
In this episode, Allison interviews christine blanchette. Christine is an energetic and enthusiastic host turning her passion for running and everything fitness into a career.
Her show Run With It is broadcast monthly on Novus TV (TELUS), Healthy Living Network, Optik TV, and her YouTube channel.
Interviewing health and fitness professionals, athletes and celebrities on everything from proper nutrition to training for marathons, Christine brings the best experts in the industry to keep you informed and inspired.
Christine has interviewed celebrities including Andre De Grasse, Bif Naked, Frank Beddor, Emmanuelle Vaugier and professional golfer Brooke Henderson.
In this episode Christine shares her tools for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, stress reduction, creating habits, and taking action. Christine also shares some of her background on she started her own TV show and continues to step out of her comfort zone to help more people!
Connect with christine blanchette: https://www.christineruns.com/
#151 LAUNCH: The Art of Science of Communication with Dr. Deborah Thomson
“Create opportunities for yourself by building relationships with others.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Deborah Thomson. Dr. Deborah Thomson is the author of The Art of Science Communication and the Chair of the World Veterinary Association's One Health Education Subgroup. In addition, she founded an organization that inspires children and adults around the world to value the interconnection between human health and the health of the environment, plants and animals (called One Health Lessons). She has served as a Science Policy Advisor in the United States Congress and is also a clinical veterinarian and award-winning public speaker. Her articles have been printed in multiple publications, including The Lancet Planetary Health.
Dr. Deborah and Allison discuss the importance of communicating clearly, how to connect with others, One Health Lessons, and the amazing ways Dr. Deborah has been able to make a huge impact in the world.
Connect with Dr. Deborah Thomson: www.deborah-thomson.com www.onehealthlessons.com
#150 LAUNCH: Making Stuff Happen with Leland Harper
“Create opportunities for yourself by building relationships with others.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Leland Harper. Leland is a Canadian philosopher currently working at Siena Heights University. His current area of focus is the philosophy of race, where he is looking into the semantics of racism. He also works as a business consultant, helping organizations implement strategies related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Leland and Allison discuss how Leland has been able to make stuff happen in his life and business. They also discuss race, connection, and taking action.
Connect with Leland Harper: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793614759/Multiverse-Deism-Shifting-Perspectives-of-God-and-the-World
#149 LAUNCH: Finding Clarity in Your Career with Debbie Peterson
“Give yourself some grace.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Debbie Peterson. She is a certified Trainer of NLP at the Master Practitioner level, in the last ten years, Debbie has presented to thousands of employees, leaders, and clients at various sized companies and organizations. She is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and Women’s Speakers Association
Debbie is a published author, with her book, Clarity: How Smart Professionals Create Career Success on Their Terms available on Amazon and she serves on the board of ATHENA International.
Debbie and Allison discuss the importance of finding out what you truly want to do in your career and life. Debbie shares some practical tips and tools to help you find the clarity you seek.
Connect with Debbie: www.debbiepeterson.com
#148 LAUNCH: Finding Your Purpose with Tony Martignetti
“Ask yourself: what is it that I’m meant to move toward next?”
In this episode, Allison interviews Tony Martignetti. Tony is a trusted advisor, coach, author and speaker who is passionate about elevating leaders to equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. Tony and Allison discuss how to move past walls of doubt, tap into your power, and find your purpose by being curious. This is a must-listen episode if you are on a path that is no longer serving you.
Connect with Tony: www.inspiredpurposecoach.com
#147 LAUNCH: How to Build a High Ticket Membership with Traction with Toni Bache
“Remember, you don’t have to play small. You are awesome!”
In this episode, Allison interviews Toni Bache. Toni is from Australia and works as a membership growth strategist who helps busy women build and scale their online memberships, without sacrifice so they can have the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment that first attracted them to starting their own business. Toni and Allison discuss alignment of work and passion, growing to the next level, and seeing your worth. This episode is filled with practical tools to scale your business, and helpful thoughts on business mindset.
Connect with Toni Bache: www.tonibache.com
#146 LAUNCH: Olympic Champion Mindset with Robert Esmie
“Be passionate about what you do.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Robert Esmie. Robert Esmie is a 4x100 Relay Olympic Gold Medalist, Founder Airblastoff Sports, and Co-Founder Critiq.com. In the only Olympic race he ever ran, Robert Esmie became an Olympic champion. He was the lead off runner of the gold medal winning Canadian 4x100m relay team at Atlanta 1996 with Glenroy Gilbert, Bruny Surin and 100m Olympic champion Donovan Bailey. Replacing an injured Carlton Chambers who ran in the first two rounds, Esmie showed up to the Olympic relay final with the words “Relay Blast Off” shaved into his head in an attempt to relax his team mates and shut down the partisan crowd, while wearing a t-shirt that said “Relax. You’ve been erased” in hopes that he would get the mental advantage over American lead off runner Jon Drummond – which he did when he caught him reading his t-shirt. Despite being in a minor traffic accident enroute to the stadium and the relay final being delayed by a disqualification, Esmie ran the race of his life.
Robert and Allison discuss his mindset leading up to the Olympics from the day he first had the vision to be an Olympic Gold Medal runner to the day he received the Olympic Gold Medal. There are so many ways to describe this interview: inspiring, uplifting and empowering in so many ways.
Connect with Robert Esmie: www.Robertesmie.com
Air Blastoff Sports: https://www.airblastoff.com/
Critiq: www.critiq.com
#145 LAUNCH: Why Not Me Attitude with Christine Roberts
“The ‘why not me attitude’ is the ability to easily envision yourself achieving success.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Christine Roberts. Christine is a wife, mom, success coach, speaker, and author of Inspirational Mind Food. She loves to inspire big dreams in other like-minded women to believe that “IT” is possible, whatever “IT” is, healthier mindset, improved family relationships, purpose, etc. She Leverages her corporate experience in leadership and culture, with John Maxwell and Disney, along with the lessons she has learned from other experts to drive the highest level of ROI, in order to help others create their best life, even if they think it’s impossible.
Christine and Allison discuss having a why not me attitude in your life both personally and professionally. Christine shares her own tools and techniques to shift her mindset, overcome doubts to achieve results she dreamt of achieving.
Connect with Christine M. Roberts: www.christinemroberts.com
#144 LAUNCH: Burnout Proof with Michael Levitt
“You have to take time to take care of yourself. Self care is not selfish.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Michael Levitt. Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. Michael and Allison discuss what burnout is, how we can overcome it, and how we can take time for ourselves.
Connect with Michael Levitt: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/
#143 LAUNCH: Building Empathy with Suman Ghose
“Emotions are what change people, not logic.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Suman Ghose.Suman Ghose holds an undergraduate degree from IIT Kharagpur & MBA from IIM Bangalore.As cofounder of Inroads Leadership Development, Suman has coached and trained numerous middle to senior management people and executive leadership. Suman is a coach and trainer for the World Health Organization, part of the United Nations.Suman is coauthor of a best-selling book on Emotional Intelligence namely "From Command to Empathy - Using EQ in the age of Disruption". It is published by HarperCollins and has featured in the Amazon Best Reads list. You can find details of the book here - https://www.inroads.co.in/fromcommandtoempathy
Suman and Allison discuss building empathy through mindset and behaviors to positively impact and influence others.
Connect with Suman Ghose: www.inroads.co.in/
#142 LAUNCH: Finding Joyful Self-Expression with Dr. Jess Broitman
“Where’s my joy?”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Jess Broitman. Dr. Jess is a psychoanalyst who is passionate about helping people realize their full potential, finding joyful self-expression, and creating a more just and sustainable world. Dr. Jess and Allison have an in depth discussion about how to find more joy in your life. They also discuss stress management techniques, giving yourself permission, and the importance of intention.
Connect with Dr. Jess: www.doctorjess.org
#141 LAUNCH: 10x Incubator with Jared Yellin
“You need to choose a moonshot and spend all day chasing it.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Jared Yellin. Jared is a non-tech techy Co-Founder of dozens of companies. Jared brings an extremely unique perspective to launching tech companies, building teams, and creating a culture of excellence. Currently he’s working with Grant Cardone to LAUNCH 10,000 tech companies in 10 years in the 10x Incubator. They are on a mission to create, innovate, LAUNCH, and accelerate 10,000 tech companies in 10 years. Jared shares his personal journey to entrepreneurship, how to reframe challenges, and how to go after your moonshot!
Connect with Jared Yellin: www.10xincubator.com
#140 LAUNCH: Go to the Next Level with Kirsten Curtis
“I found that having a broad range of experiences helped me go to the next level.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Kirsten Curtis. Kirsten is the founder of Omega Partner Solutions Consulting Firm. Kirsten reached the ranks of executive early in her career, became a CEO in early 30’s, and founded her own consulting firm. Kirsten and Allison discuss the strategies she used to go to the next level of her career. Kirsten is passionate about helping women in business and wants to see women succeed.
Connect with Kirsten Curtis: kirsten@omegapartnersolutions.com
#139 LAUNCH: Emotional Detox with Sherianna Boyle
“I work to help people spend more time feeling and less time doing.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Sherianna Boyle. Sherianna is the Author of Emotional Detox Now: 135 Practices to Renew Your Mind, Heart & Spirit as well as eight other books. Founder of the Cleanse Method with over twenty years experience in the field of mental health. Sherianna and Allison discuss how to create space for feeling to manifest a life of joy, abundance, and ease. They discuss the power of feeling emotions, recognizing reactionary behavior, and a powerful technique to help you clear your emotions.
Connect with Sherianna Boyle: https://emotionaldetoxnow.com/
Free Resource: https://www.emotionaldetoxnow.com/transforming-worry_2
#138 LAUNCH: Finding Clarity with Dolores Hirschmann
“I am passionate about IDEAS that can impact the world.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dolores Hirschmann. Dolores is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and marketing/communications strategist. She is passionate about IDEAS that can impact the world. She works with how to help professionals position themselves as thought leaders in their field. During this interview Dolores and Allison discuss what to do with your ideas, especially when you have a lot of them. Do you implement them all? Do you take action? Do you wait? Dolores shares her amazing process to help you figure out if an idea is yours and if you should implement it.
Connect with Dolores Hirschmann: www.mastersinclarity.com
#137 LAUNCH: Get Your Shift Together with Beth Handel
“What’s your dream, let’s go get it!”
In this episode, Allison interviews Beth Handel. Beth is the Co-Founder of Handel Group with other 20 years experience in the executive coaching industry and having led more than 50,000 individuals. Beth’s ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. The Handel Group's straightforward and innovative method has changed the lives of thousands of clients and has been taught in over 50 educational programs and institutes of learning, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, and Harvard University. Beth and Allison discuss growing a business, helping others dream, and getting out of your own way.
Connect with Beth Handel: www.handelgroup.com
InnerU (Code LAUNCH): https://iu.coach/LAUNCH
#136 LAUNCH: Find Your Why with Nicole Smithback
“What’s the next right thing and why am I doing it?”
In this episode, Allison interviews Nicole Smithback. Nicole has been in healthcare administration for 18 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and her passion is helping people to find their why. Recently she had a personal tragedy that helped her re-evaluate her why to show up in a huge way for her family. Nicole and Allison discuss that story and help listeners evaluate their own why.
Connect with Nicole Smithback: www.nicolesmithback.com
#135 LAUNCH: Success Reinvention with Dr. Harvey Castro
“You have to have a strong why.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Harvey Castro. Dr. Harvey is an entrepreneur, author of “Success Reinvention,” founder of over 20 successful companies, ER Doctor, and MBA. Harvey shares mistakes people have made when trying to reach success. Success is not an accident. It is created moment by moment, breath by breath, and choice by choice. No matter where you are in life or what obstacles you are facing, NOW is the best time to recreate yourself to define the success you want.
Connect with Dr. Harvey: https://www.harveycastromd.info
Download Top 10 Mistakes that Stop You From Creating Success
#134 LAUNCH: The Mentor Project with Dr. Deborah Heiser
“People are our most precious natural resource and we need to be able to pass along their wisdom to the next generation.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Deborah Heiser. Dr. Deborah Heiser is an Applied Developmental Psychologist specializing in aging, a researcher, author, and an adjunct professor. Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project. The Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees.
Deborah and Allison discuss how she came up with the idea for The Mentor Project, some powerful stories about the impacts it has had, and how she’s launched in her own life.
Check it out today: https://mentorproject.org/
#133 LAUNCH: Becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist with Joe Jacobi
“You have to decide why it’s intrinsically important for you to keep going.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Joe Jacobi. Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance Coach who collaborates with leaders & teams by getting them outside the day-to-day rush of life and bringing focus to what truly matters most. His strategies and concepts help clients, including sales and technology executives, doctors, senior-level bankers, and military leaders, to perform their best without compromising their lives. Joe and Allison discuss how he continually practices and refines his core principles and strategies via his own life and pursuits at his Pyrenees mountains home beside the 1992 Olympic Canoeing venue in La Seu d’Urgell in the Spanish state of Catalunya - the same canoeing venue where along with his canoeing partner, Scott Strausbaugh, Joe won America’s first-ever Olympic Gold Medal in the sport of Whitewater Canoe Slalom at the 1992 Olympic Games.
Connect with Joe: www.joejacobi.com
#132 LAUNCH: Thrive at Work with Dr. Sweta Chawla
“I help people go from satisfaction to thriving in their work.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Sweta Chawla. Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Author and Life & Leadership Coach. She has been called a "copywriter for the soul" and serves highly-responsible individuals and groups who want to step further into their potential without compromising their integrity and well-being. Since 2013 she has guided professionals and budding creatives & entrepreneurs to recognize what holds them back from playing full-out in work & life. Dr. Sweta and Allison discuss how to thrive at work. Dr. Sweta shares how to grow and bring more joy into your life, her process for natural leadership, and the importance of naming what’s holding you back.
Connect with Dr. Sweta: www.drswetacoach.com
Free Ebook: https://www.drswetachawla.com. :
#131 LAUNCH: Changing the World with Janice Lintz
“Never underestimate the power of a mother!”
In this episode, Allison interviews Janice Lintz. Janice Schacter Lintz is a passionate, accomplished hearing loss consultant and advocate. She is well known and respected for her ability to assess situations, identify areas for improvement, recommend solutions, and implement programs that help organizations improve customer service and grow profits. Her ability to break down issues and do what is needed to affect change has earned her unprecedented access to business leaders, government officials, political leaders, and respected academians around the world. A culture lover, Janice felt her heart sink whenever her daughter – diagnosed with hearing loss at 2 ½ – struggled to understand museum guides and actors on stage, even with hearing aids. Not one to wait, Janice plunged into the research and learned that cultural venues could provide better hearing access with relatively standard technology, such as the induction loop, a coil placed around a room that wirelessly transmits amplified sound to a hearing aid.
Janice and Allison discuss the journey of changing the world for her daughter and now how she feels it’s her mission to help other children with hearing loss. Janice shares techniques she’s used to connect with leaders of countries, companies, with the ultimate goal of making change happen.
Connect with Janice: www.janicelintz.com or www.hearingaccess.com
#130 LAUNCH: Jacob’s Journey with Tracy Felix
“He had an infectious positivity that I want to share with the world.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Tracy Felix. Tracy is the author of “ Introducing Jacob,” a story she wrote about her son who was diagnosed with L1CAM and many other complex medical issues. She wrote the book with her son as the hero so he could read a book with a child in a wheelchair as the hero. Tracy shares her personal story about the ups and downs of life and how she’s found her true calling’ writing and bringing awareness to the challenges that her son faced and letting others know they are not alone.
Connect with Tracy Felix on Facebook at Jacob’s Journey.
#129 LAUNCH: This Time it’s About You with Julie Scott
“What you tell yourself is possible is possible!” - Julie Scott
In this episode, Allison interviews Julie Scott. Julie Scott is a life coach that thrives on helping women prioritize their needs and gain self-confidence so they can stop worrying about being enough and start living life. Julie and Allison discuss the importance of health, how to find the time, internal self-talk, stepping into your power, and connecting with your authentic self.
Connect with Julie Scott: www.itsabouttimebaby.com
#128 LAUNCH: Create Your Perfect Career with Benjamin Preston
“Everyone deserves an exciting career.” - Benjamin Preston
In this episode, Allison interviews Benjamin Preston. Benjamin Preston is an award-winning business consultant and career strategist. As a consultant, Benjamin works with businesses to support initiatives in marketing, business strategy, operations, employee development, and human resources. He also offers one-on-one coaching for young professionals to create the career of their dreams.Benjamin and Allison discuss how to figure out your strengths, searching for the right job, recognizing your passion/purpose, and how to be your best self.
Connect with Benjamin Preston: www.benjaminpreston.com
#128 LAUNCH: The Facilitative Leader with Alain Hunkins
“Personal development is professional development. In order to be a better leader you need to start working on yourself first.” - Alain Hunkins
In this episode, Allison interviews Alain Hunkins. Alain is the CEO of Hunkins Leadership Group and helps leaders adopt the facilitative mindset-- a set of beliefs and behaviors that makes achieving performance goals easier. Alain has worked with over 2000 organizations in over 100 countries. We discussed how to help people perform at their best, the three skillsets of a facilitative leader, and how he's LAUNCHed in his own life.
Connect with Alain at www.alainhunkins.com
#127 LAUNCH: Becoming a Leader of Leaders with Holly Mattingly
“Include your team in the brainstorming process to come up with a great idea.” - Holly
In this episode, Allison interviews Holly Mattingly. After a 25-year career at The Coca-Cola Company, Holly’s next chapter is focused on building the next generation of leaders in the marketplace. As the owner of Coffeehouse Coaching, Holly shares business acumen, leadership skills, and personal journey with those who are embarking on leadership roles within their companies. Holly and Allison discuss how new leaders can build up their knowledge, decision making ability, and create a collaborative team that reaches performance goals.
Connect with Holly Mattingly: www.thecoffeehousecoach.com
#126 LAUNCH: 3 Strategies for Getting (Un)Stuck with Treveal C.W. Lynch
“What would you care about as a human if nothing else matters. That’s your purpose.”
In this episode, Allison interviews Treveal C.W. Lynch. Treveal is a self-worth specialist, author of the new book, “What is Enough” and found of iamthepossible, a self-development company built on the philosophy that, “I and my possibilities are one and the same; everything I hope to be tomorrow I already am today.” Treveal and Allison discuss overcoming struggles, steps to get (un)stuck, and how to know iamthepossible.
Connect with Treveal C.W. Lynch: www.iamthepossible.com
#125 LAUNCH: How to Transform Your Life with Mary Schneider
In this episode, Allison interviews Mary Schneider. Mary is a healing arts and energetic medicine therapist with more than 30 years experience. Since 1996 she has helped patients create positive change through a healing process known as Resonance Repatterning. From light to sound therapy to Chinese Five Element Acupuncture System, Mary removes limiting beliefs. Mary and Allison discuss ways to transform your life through letting go of limiting beliefs and moving forward.
Connect with Mary Schneider: www.repatternit.com
#124 LAUNCH: The Importance of Thinking Big with Sanjay Baskaran
“It was always in me to want to make a big difference in the world.”
In this episode Allison interviews Sanjay Baskaran. Sanjay is a Technology Investor, Former FinTech CEO, Ex. Amazon GM, Board Member, and is passionate about Education Philanthropy. Sanjay shares some of his personal experiences from growing up and studying Chemical Engineering in India to moving to Michigan State University to get his MBA. We also discuss how he led Amazon’s credit card division, led two tech companies, with a customer obsessed digital strategy, and importance of leadership.
Sanjay shares the importance of thinking big and the impacts of thinking big on inspiring others.
Connect with Sanjay Baskaran on LinkedIn.
#123 LAUNCH: Time Management with Samantha Lane
“Saying yes to something is saying no to something else.” -Samantha Lane
In this episode Allison interviews Samantha Lane. After years of being a workaholic, Samantha had her chest cut open at age 29. The experience taught her that life can be short and time is our most valuable resource. She loves talking about time management, work-life balance, and business. Samantha and Allison talk about how to get more organized, focused, reduce distractions, and put your time and energy into what matters most.
Connect with Samantha Lane: origamiday.com
#122 LAUNCH: Leading Your Uncommon & Extraordinary Life with Terry Tucker
“Your life should be about finding your purpose.” Terry Tucker
In this episode Allison interviews Terry Tucker. Terry Tucker has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, an author, and most recently, a cancer warrior. He and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado with their daughter and Wheaten Terrier, Maggie.
Terry and Allison discuss 4 Truths to guide the decisions he uses make in my life uncommon and extraordinary. There is so much motivation and inspiration in this episode.
Connect with Terry Lane: www.motivationalcheck.com
#121 LAUNCH: Become a Joy Junkie with Amy Smith
“Let’s take you from being a people-pleasing, guilt ridden, perfectionist to a confident, courageous, bada$$. Um...yes please!” - Amy Smith
In this episode Allison interviews Amy E. Smith. Amy is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. With an acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego.
Julie and Allison discuss how to get over the fear of people-pleasing to become the most bada$$ version of yourself.
Connect with Amy Smith: www.thejoyjunkie.com
#120 LAUNCH: How to Declutter Your Life with Julie Coraccio
“How do I create a path toward joy?”- Julie Coraccio
In this episode Allison interviews Julie Coraccio.
Julie Coraccio is an award-winning professional organizer, author and certified life coach in Raleigh, NC. She is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they choose, deserve, and desire. She hosts the popular weekly podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out. She is passionate about supporting you in getting organized and clearing clutter so you can share your gifts with the world.
Julie and Allison discuss the importance of decluttering your life both inside and outside. Whether it’s clearing out limiting beliefs that are stopping you from going to the next level to be your best self or organizing your physical space to feel more connected to your peace and joy.
Connect with Julie Coraccio: https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/
#119 LAUNCH: How to Live with Fear and Be Brave with Heather Vickery
“Finding your brave in all of your life.”
In this episode, Heather Vickery. Heather Vickery is a global leader that helps you leverage your fear into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered, bold, and successful lives. Heather is a single mom of four who is committed to building a movement of bravery personally and professionally. She’s a published author and the host of The Brave Files Podcast.
Heather and Allison discuss how to find your brave in your life, overcoming impostor syndrome, and how to live with fear and be brave.
Connect with Heather Vickery: www.vickeryandco.com
#118 LAUNCH: Achieve Relentless Performance with Steve Klein
“When you dissect the greatest achievements in history, there’s always one common element: and that’s being Relentless.” -Steve Klein
In this episode Allison interviews Steve Klein. Steve Klein helps organizations that are frustrated with their level of focus or progress and leaders who want to inspire their teams to achieve consistent results. He’s helped some of the world’s biggest brands transform their culture and re-energize their efforts, becoming relentless in their pursuit of greatness across the entire organization. Some of his many clients include: Time Warner, Southwest, Subway, Honda, Nexxus, and many more.
Steve and Allison discuss the importance of being relentless in pursuit of your goals. Steve shares some of his steps to becoming more relentless and reaching higher levels of success.
Connect with Steve Klein: www.steveaklein.com
#117 LAUNCH: Exploring Your Shadow Side with Marina Yanay- Triner
“ My inner work has been the most transformational work of my life.” -Marina Yanay- Triner
In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Marina Yanay- Triner. Marina is a transformational coach for empaths and high achievers. She loves supporting people in exploring their shadow side: any trauma and pain they have experienced in their life that has impacted how they show up now. She believes that it is only through shedding light on the darkness that we get to see our own power.
Marina and Allison discuss how important empathy is to leadership, how to identify areas of life that we feel stuck in, and how to step into becoming our most authentic selves. This is a powerful, heartfelt episode filled with love, hope, and healing.
Connect with Marina Yanay- Triner: www.marinayt.com
#116 LAUNCH: Stress Management with Dr. Katie Nall
In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Dr. Katie Nall. Katie Nall, Ph.D., is a Florida mathematician, a TEDx speaker, a professional member of National Speakers Association, and an Advanced Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT or Tapping. Dr. Nall enjoys showing others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and STRESS!
Dr. Katie and Allison discuss her research on ways for students to excel in Mathematics (especially adults returning or starting college), Dr. Nall was particularly interested in helping students overcome fear, phobia, and stress related to math class and math tests. In 2010, she learned of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping) and began offering the process to students who were open to the different approach. Students reported they passed math class, earned 100% on a math exam, and found math easier. It was at this time that she began serious training in EFT and became a Certified Practitioner in EFT. Dr. Nall now shares this knowledge not only with math students, but with others who struggles with stress, fear, phobias, and anxiety.
Dr. Katie actually performs EFT on Allison during this episode and the results are astounding.
Connect with Dr. Katie Nall: https://www.nalledgeco.com/
#115 LAUNCH: Change Your Language, Transform Your Life with Erwin Wils
“As humans we use words to create our reality.” - Erwin Wils
In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Erwin Wils. Erwin has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering by education and is a certified professional hypnotherapist, master Soulkey therapist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) practitioner by training, I bring 25+ years of experience to show the tech-geeks, nerds, and other left-brained technical experts how they can use their expertise to make a positive impact in the world and make a good living doing it.
Erwin and Allison discuss how left-brained people can harness the power of mindset to improve all areas of their life. Erwin shares powerful tools you can use to have a more positive mindset, overcome challenges, improve relationships, and tap into your full potential.
Connect with Erwin Wils: https://www.millionairelifestrategy.com/