Munira's Musings

Jack Spear and Munira shared their experiences and insights on overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Jack, who has a disability, discussed his journey and emphasized the importance of perseverance and supportive relationships. Munira admired Jack's resilience and determination, highlighting the value of never giving up on one's aspirations. Both speakers emphasized the role of perseverance and supportive relationships in achieving success. They emphasize that nobody should limit themselves by placing self-imposed constraints on their potential.

Munira and Jasmine discussed the benefits of automation in business, including streamlining operations, simplifying manual work, and generating leads. They emphasized the importance of understanding the customer journey and processes before implementing systems and highlighted the need for written documentation of desired outcomes. Jasmine stressed the value of systemizing business operations to save time and money, https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=kismet-ventures-inc59

Dr. Lotus Riché discusses the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and mental well-being in navigating life's challenges.

They emphasize the need for empathy and connection in forming meaningful relationships and share personal experiences of overcoming obstacles and trauma through forgiveness and storytelling.

Dr. Riché adds that recognizing and managing one's thoughts can lead to personal and professional growth and encourages listeners to view people as spiritual beings with inherent love and potential for growth.

Have you ever purchased simply because an item was discounted, not wanting to miss out on a good deal? Or perhaps you've bought something because you believed it to be rare? The Scarcity Principle of persuasion comes into play, fueling our desire for things we perceive as potentially elusive.

This principle posits that items with limited availability are inherently more attractive to people. When something is genuinely scarce or appears to be, it increases the likelihood of wanting it.

Explore the concept of scarcity and its impact on decision-making to understand how it influences your choices.

Consistency is a favorable social trait, reflecting our rationality, stability, and trustworthiness. As influenced by Cialdini's principles, once we make a choice and commit to something, there is a natural inclination to maintain consistency in our behavior with that commitment.

What is social proof? Put simply, it’s the positive influence created when someone finds out that others are doing something. – Aileen Lee

The authority principle is based on the concept that people instinctively pay attention to, follow, and yield to those in positions of power.

Some aspects of what we see and hear put us in a position where we regard someone else (be that a person or a company) as being in a position of authority. Cialdini found that there were three core features that one can use to exercise the authority principle.

Unity serves as a fundamental principle that elevates communication and relationship dynamics. It goes beyond surface-level likability, delving into the recognition of our shared humanity. In business, incorporating the concept of unity becomes a catalyst for forging deeper connections, ultimately leading to smoother and more successful collaborations. Embracing unity enhances interpersonal interactions and cultivates an environment where collaboration thrives, contributing to both personal and professional success. Consider integrating the transformative power of unity into your approach for lasting and impactful results.

🚀 Unlock the Power of Influence! 💡Did you know about the Liking Principle by Cialdini? 🤝

It's the secret sauce to winning people over and Build Strong Relationships

🌟Don’t miss our next episode as we dive deep into the art of connection and discover how likability can be your game-changer!

🎙️ Get ready for insights, Case studies, and actionable tips to boost your influence.

👂 Listen in and level up your social game!

Today's podcast was nothing short of transformative. Diving into Cialdini's book, we explored the psychology that drives successful influence. With Krishna’s insights, the session was a potent reminder of our innate power to make a positive impact.

It resonated with my mission—empowering and guiding others.

In this dynamic exploration of Dr. Robert Cialdini's reciprocation theory, we uncover the game-changing strategies that entrepreneurs can employ to elevate their businesses. Join me as we dissect real-world case studies, revealing how successful entrepreneurs have strategically wielded the principle of reciprocity.

Discover actionable insights on leveraging the power of giving in your business interactions, creating a positive ripple effect that fosters client loyalty, partnerships, and sustained success. Unleash the potential of reciprocity as a strategic tool in your entrepreneurial journey, and watch how it transforms your relationships, opening doors to new opportunities and propelling your business to unprecedented heights.

It's time to integrate generosity into your business approach strategically and set the stage for reciprocal success!

Today's podcast was nothing short of transformative. Diving into Cialdini's book, we explored the psychology that drives successful influence. With Krishna’s insights, the session was a potent reminder of our innate power to make a positive impact. It resonated with my mission—empowering and guiding others. Discovering your niche, understanding your target clients, and giving your business a distinct voice are essential steps to success as an entrepreneur. Munira Zahabi guides this journey, empowering individuals to uncover their unique strengths and cultivate their enterprises. Through Munira's platform, diverse entrepreneurs can Give Their Businesses a Voice by tapping into their inherent gifts and passions. Munira showcases their stories and delves into the strategies, insights, and advice they offer. This invaluable wisdom equips listeners with the tools they need to foster their business growth.

Joseph Soel is a war veteran who wrote the book

The Broken Mirror of Memory is as raw as it is compelling. A coming-of-age tale of lost love, war service in Iraq, homecoming, addiction, and recovery. A psychedelic tale of the exploration of the human soul and the attempt to contact the spirit of a mother long dead. It is a complicated book that asks its readers to question the role of warfare in human society and the morality of killing in the name of our governments. A journey that spans the globe and a road trip that crosses a continent to the American West in the style of the Beatnik writers.

In this interview, he shares his raw experiences

 He shares

-      Sacrifice for what you love.

-      Pen down your experiences.

-      Growth process begins when you step out.

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Doug C. Brown is the creator of the Top 1% Academy, where he trains on how to sell to buyers, whether they be CEOs, business owners, or entrepreneurs, and how to be in the top 1% of sales earners doing so.

Doug helps People become better at influencing, persuading, and selling to others (regardless of what their product or service is) and at a level that they never thought was possible

 In this episode, he shares the following advice

-     Sales is a noble place to enter

-    Learn from your mistakes

- Sales is communication

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Sales is communication

It was out of necessity that we created MyArkit.com so you could hand down your life’s memories to the coming generations. Pictures, videos, and even daily thoughts will be archived on MyArkit.com

 In this episode, he shares the following advice:

-         Don’t procrastinate

-         Honor your adults

-         Go to the website and execute

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Riana is a certified global life and love trauma recovery coach. A best-selling author! She helps her clients get over childhood and relationship trauma.

In this episode, she shares the following points 

- Change to Pain to Passion

 - Live in the light - Create the life you desire

Carl Alleyne, the ultimate authority in presence coaching and co-creator and co-host of the Your Brand Expressed Podcast.

With decades of experience as a performing artist, talent agent, and online marketer, Carl is the go-to expert for confidently connecting with your audience and becoming a captivating video star.

In this episode, he shares the following advice 

- Become an edutainer?

- Find your nucleus?

- Imitate to initiate

Hina Fatima, is a trauma relief coach helping people overcome fear, guilt, and resentment that holds them back from leading a happy, purposeful life. A foreign medical graduate from Pakistan by education and a certified NLP Master Practitioner.

In this episode, she shares the following points 

- You have a choice

 - 4 elements of Self Doubt

- Target your message

Kevin's been a student of grief for many years. He spends his days listening to people worldwide who are grieving and suffering, often alone with no one else who understands.

He can also create activities to help us move through grief and teach grief in inventive ways. Over the years, he's been through several grief programs, and he's currently studying to be a Board Certified Chaplain.

In this episode, he shares the the following advice 

- There is nothing wrong with Grieving.

- It is not overcoming it but rather managing it

- it hurts because of the love we have.

Sabrina Osso is the Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, work, and play.   She is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Real Estate Agent on creating and maintaining respect in homes. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach as a solution.  She is also a professional dancer/teacher who uses her performance abilities to educate on the subject.  As a real estate agent, Sabrina is bridging the real estate industry with Osso Safe. 

In this episode, she shares these points

-      Safety begins at home

-       Children suffer the most

-      Bad news travels fast

Laura Barker is an attorney by trade but an entrepreneur at heart. She is an international business owner, consultant, and trainer who works with business owners and professionals to maximize their growth opportunities while minimizing risk. Her business acumen spans various industries, including founding her law firm, co-founding an internationally successful retail business, and consulting for a broad spectrum of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, professional service businesses, and many more. Laura has developed a unique system for consistently booking 1:1 Meetings with your ideal client using LinkedIn. She offers Masterclasses and a host of resources to guide her students to success! Today, Laura will share some of her secrets for success on LinkedIn!

In this episode, she shares the following advice

- Create a system and follow it

- Find a need that your client has

- Understand your expertise and share it.

Risha Walden is a Leading in Vegan Interior Design and Principal Creative and Owner of Walden Interiors. Based in New Jersey, she has helped affluent homeowners create beautiful homes that reflect their personalities and lifestyle. Her passion is to create beauty without cruelty by finding luxury alternatives for animal products. She brings a vegan palate to decorating your home.

In this episode, she shares the following points

- Align your business with your belief

 - Have an intimate conversation with your client.

- There are alternatives

Diana Indries is the creator of Better Topics, a company with the goal of helping couples experience more love, joy, and connection with each other. She loves playing games with her husband, Robert, and she created her own version to help couples have deeper conversations and fun.

 In this episode, she shares the following advice

- Set your goal, then design it

- Write out your definition of the relationship

- Know yourself and understand your love language.

Kristin Zhivago is a "Revenue Coach"who helps CEOs and entrepreneurs increase their revenue by understanding what their customers want to buy and how they want to buy it.

She is an expert on the customer’s buying process. Kristin is the president of Zhivago Partners, a digital marketing agency, and the author of the 5-star book, Roadmap to Revenue: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy.

In this episode In this episode, she shares the following points

- Understand what the customer wants.

- Read her Book Roadmap to Revenue.

- It’s all about EGO.

Nichelle, known as the “Business Regulator”, is the owner of Johnson Technical Services (JTS), is a technical consulting company that strives to improve the economic stability of small businesses by providing necessary technical and software solutions. She provides training and information to small business owners.

In this episode, she shares the following advice

- Start small!

- Get the knowledge!

- Outsource

Danielle Marshall Danielle Marshall - is an industrial-organizational psychologist, certified diversity professional, and executive coach. Danielle is the founder of Culture Principles, an organization that helps businesses prioritize racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. With years of experience leading systemic change work, Danielle is committed to creating processes that shape the direction of racial equity goals inside organizations. In this episode In this episode - Drive change by making positive changes. - Demographics and outcomes - Sometimes let drive change

Stephanie Serone from Uncover the True You, facilitates women to heal themselves and intergenerational trauma to eliminate the stress response through a female-specific process based on the science of epigenetics for lasting, guaranteed change. She helped women ditch negative self-talk to uncover their confident selves.

     In this episode, she shares the following points       - You are worthy  - Uncover the confidence  - Seek help to find yourself

Todd helps you develop a customized approach that can change your culture and your life. He believes in impact! A Wisconsin resident, Todd Kuckkahn is on a mission to revolutionize company culture and leadership. His passion for leadership and   culture earned him an independent speaker, coach, teacher, and trainer   certification (John C.) Maxwell Leadership.

Throughout his career, Todd has done countless presentations,   workshops, and seminars at local, state, national and international conferences. He is both DISC and DEI certified. Todd will again be hosting   Live2Lead featuring John Maxwell and other internationally known leadership   speakers

In this episode

- Use the KISS philosophy.

- Connect to a thought leader and listen/read the message of the day.

- Get out and network!

From battling depression and anxiety for years, and giving birth during the start of COVID-19, level 5 lockdown to teaching other moms how to cope with anxiety. 

Monika has been a life coach, a leader, and a mentor in the corporate world for over 15 years, and has overcome anxiety and insecurity as a new mom. She blends her skills to help anxious first-time moms relax and enjoy motherhood without living in constant fear of doing something wrong.  

In this episode, she shares these points.  

- Recognize the symptoms 

- Breathe  

- Have boundaries and have people respect them

Mary K. Savarese a West Palm Beach, Florida, is a traditionally published, best-selling, award-winning author. A ten-year overnight success.

speaker. She is known for her quirky titles. Her debut novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths

& Obsession Perfume (who knew!) a mystery romance with a supernatural twist

garnered eight awards.

Writing helped her through difficult times and she puts the YAY in her DAY!!!

In this episode

- Don’t tell yourself you can’t

- Start writing by putting a word down.

- Never give up on yourself

Tina M. Baxter a Nurse Practitioner residing in Anderson. She teaches management strategies and is an avid contributor and speaker for several organizations.

Her focus is on helping Nurses grow in their current profession and if they are thinking of stepping into the entrepreneurial world, she allows them start and scale their businesses.

In this episode, she shares these points

- Recognize the season you are in

- Retire from a job but not from life

- Transplant your skills and stay productive.

How to enjoy a hobby and grow a business Bob Gonzalez || Munira Zahabi Bob Gonzalez hailed from the mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania. He and Bob Sr. fished for bluefish off the coast of New Jersey every summer.

Bob Jr. likes to retell the story that brought him of age as a fisherman, the first Bluefish he reeled in by himself at age nine. 

The warrior in him came alive. 

He is also a small business owner, but his love for fishing makes him who he is. 

In this episode, he shares three things

- Never stop persisting 

- Pay attention to detail 

- Enjoy what you are doing

Joe has been in the online space for 12 years, it wasn't all plain sailing.

Client attraction and business building

For the first 5 years, Joe struggled to get any traction or profit. Since then he has been helping people start and grow a thriving business and attract their dream audience daily. He has been featured by leading publications like Content Marketing Institute and Problogger and has had endorsements from John Lee Dumas and Yaro Starak.

In this episode he shares

- Be authentic

- If you follow the first step then you Will attract the right client

- Stay focused

Pam Hill, founder and CEO of My Smart Cousin, is a real estate investor who owns 25 properties and 31 units, all purchased for the price of a car, and in some cases, a bicycle, at $2,500 to $35,000.

Pam began her real estate investment career ten years ago during the Great Recession, as a side hustle while working as an executive at an electric utility company.

Since then, Pam has become the ‘Smart Cousin’ to everyone in her family with personal finance and real estate advice, as well as a real estate investment coach, teaching others how to buy their first or 101st property for the price of a car.

In this episode Pam shares the follow in advice

- Be Prepared and accountable

- Everyone needs hand holding – Don’t be afraid to ask for help

- You have to start somewhere

Richard Blank CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center. Richard’s journey in the call center space is filled with twists and turns.

When he was 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking styles backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a vital part of CCC culture.

Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008.

In this episode he shares

- Chaos represents Character

- Plants seeds to grow trees

- Be an Active listener

Raschell Harlingten is a woman who chooses personal power, faith, and hope to grant her resilience. Born in England, she has traveled the world with her family.

Raschell learned to adapt from a young age. She has battled despair, frustration, and lack of self-worth. She has rediscovered herself after an abusive marriage and a corporate job.

With all that experience she has created a business where she helps individuals transform themselves, and build strengths and success.

In this episode, she shares the following

- Recognize yourself

- Realize you are unique

- Realign yourself.

"The ability to protect yourself or a loved one is inarguably the single most important skill you hope you’ll never need”   

Brian and Jaine own Weapon Brand. 

They provide impactful self-defense training for individuals and corporate employees who are motivated to improve their confidence, gain skills and shift their mindset. We provide the tools for you to be your own weapon.  

Learn to protect yourself, your family, and your employees to BECOME THEIR OWN WEAPON!   

They share the following points in the interview 

1. Know you are worth defending 

2. Accept the fact that it can happen 

3. Make safety a priority

Naresh Vissa is the Founder and CEO of Krish Media & Marketing – a full-service online and digital media and marketing agency. He has worked with leading publishers, media firms, and institutions such as CNN Radio. 

Naresh helped launch an online radio network generating six figures in monthly revenue.  

He managed the production and marketing for the first online retail physical precious metals trading platform. 

He is the author of several books including  PODCASTNOMICS: The Book of Podcasting... To Make You Millions 

FIFTY SHADES OF MARKETING: Whip Your Business into Shape & Dominate Your Competition, 

In today’s episode, he shares the following points - Marketing your business is marketing yourself - Focus on your business - Entrepreneurship one person to many businesses

Brian Winch is the creator and author of Cleanlots - America's Simplest Business. 

Brian grew his parking lot litter cleanup business from a side hustle in 1981 into a six-figure business of 40+ years. 

He can show you how to start and operate a simple business based from home and make money from a green service that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk! 

In this episode, he shares the following points 

- Clean up after yourself 

 - Find something that you are passionate about and do it 

- Passion and persistence are the keys to your success

As a flourishing Introvert herself, Joanna Rawbone is changing the perspectives of introverts around the globe. She helps introverts recognize their strengths so they can fulfill their potential without pretending to be something they are not. She

In this episode she shares

- Find your authentic voice

- Stay calm

- It’s all about mindset

Thomas Rose is the author of Balloon in a Box. This book began as a grief journal. He says “The world didn’t ask his opinion on grief but he gave it in the book. He writes this journal in his late wife Joyce’s memory. He shares about his grief and controlling it. He shares his life and most intimate feelings. He wants to help people and this book is therapeutic for others

In this episode he shares

- Grief is love

- Don’t fix it

- Everything happens for a reason

Kathy Basel is the creator of the Vitality Code. As a Transformational Life coach and Energy Healer she is the Champion of the Divine Feminine. She guides her clients to owning their Accelerated breakthrough in their lives.

In this episode she shares

- Bring joy to yourself

- Enjoy the gifts and talents

- You are unique

Mike Konrad began his career in the electronic assembly industry in 1985. He is the founder of Aqueous Technologies. He is an international speaker and speaks on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness. 

In this episode, he talks about 

- It's ok to play in the sandbox 

- Provide value and to people understand the problem

 - Listen just listen

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Anna M Brooks, a native of Colorado is a widow, mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. 

She has been in a small business for over 85 years. Her passion is to give entrepreneurs tools to support their businesses. 

She has tips and tricks and masterminds with micro and medium-sized businesses to determine what their next step would be. 

She offers affordable options to build and protect their personal and professional businesses.  

Her tips for today are

 - Use a calendar to schedule everything 

- Book your professional and personal bookings and color code 

- Execute Annabrooks.com  To get her free tips on calendar booking

Chris Groote is a copywriter, author, ghostwriter, and business coach who left corporate management after nearly two decades of making others rich to pursue his own dream of entrepreneurship (and getting rich, too).  

His own adventure into content creation in the private sector began by simply doing the things that clients didn’t know how to do. 

Despite having recently launched his own novel, Prodigal Sons, Chris still prefers to spend much of his time “behind the scenes” utilizing the secrets of good copy and determining the best way to paint a picture in the minds of his readers in the voice of his clients. 

In this episode, he talks about   

- Discipline yourself to be consistent 

- Know who you want to write for

 - Execute

Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate. 

Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters, and Cathy’s Laughter Club. 

She is a multi-award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga. 

Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener.  

In this episode she shares 

 - Laughter is energy

 - Worms are a need in every home. 

 - You are what you act!

MJ Charles, “The Last Wishes Facilitator, provides a simple process for those who want to assemble their last wishes. In the last two years, we have all realized how vulnerable we can be.  Based on her own experience of losing a loved one suddenly, combined with working with people from all walks of life, MJ gives you peace of mind, knowing your last wishes will be carried out after you are gone. As an award-winning author and creator of the “Gathering Your Wishes” program, MJ provides an easy-to-use tool, so that you can compile detailed instructions to facilitate your will after you are gone. To learn more about “Last Wishes and Support”, click the link below. In this episode she emphasis     

•   Name your Emergency Contacts      
•   Write down     
•   Begin the preparation

Marc Jarrett, is a professional networker, in Horsham UK. 

He operates 250 WhatsApp groups to facilitate virtual business networking, ranging from Real-Estate, Automotive, Construction, and Powerful Women – you name it! 

In this episode he states 

-  that networking builds trust 

- Networking enhances communication 

- What’s app is a great networking tool

Joe Petroski is a psychic and amazing energy healer who discovered his gifts by overcoming certain death.

Joe’s ability to connect with Spirit and to see your complete energy field facilitates extraordinary healing and very effective coaching.

He can see your subconscious mind, its strengths, and blocks providing you with quick and amazing positive changes in all areas of your life! Joe has been coaching and healing clients for over 20yrs.

His clients attest to feeling the greatest sense of health, freedom, ease, joy, and self-love they have ever felt. They state that their lives are enjoyable and much more prosperous since working with him. He also helps eliminate pain, illness, allergies, migraines, traumas, and much more.

In this episode she shares the following:

- Don’t give up

- Connect with others

- Rely on your inner self

You have the power!

You have heard these words, but you have never heeded them. Where do you find this power?

If you are asking these questions, you must listen to Denise Farrell. She is committed to growth-minded humans to help them discover the power they have within. She teaches universal laws using meditation and gratitude.

In this episode she shares the following:

- Comprehend and define whom you want to be

- Be still and listen

Express your gratitude