Taking A Breath

Lindsay Reeth & Ryan McElhinney launched Student-Made to provide creative students with a platform to share their talents and business with their campus community. As Student-Made continues to expand to schools across the country, our goal is also to connect students with supporters on their campus & their growing network of campuses!

Student-Made is a collaborative and supportive program— a program where a dedicated team of student managers work to create opportunities for student creators to be successful. This is a program where aspiring student-entrepreneurs make valuable connections with one another, and support each other’s growth.

More of Student-Made: https://studentmadestore.com

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Mandi Biondi is an athlete, EEG technologist, medical student, and entrepreneur. After rowing for the UNC women's crew team, she began pursing her career in medicine while simultaneously joining ZuzuForKids.com as the project manager where she helps guide the startup in creative and strategic decisions.

Their kids activities website began from a back of the napkin idea to a site visited by over 50k parents today.  Today, she continues to provide expertise to ZuzuForKids in a part-time leadership role as she pursue her medical degree at UNC.

More of ZuzuForKids: zuzuforkids.com

Kyle is the founder and CEO of Enspire. Enspire is a network for job shadowing opportunities that helps connect students to businesses in a whole new way, helping students discover what they want to do with their lives while helping companies recruit while giving back to their communities. He has always been a big believer in getting out of your comfort zone, whether that be in entrepreneurship, traveling, or anything else!

More of Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylepaterson-enspire/

More of Enspire: https://enspirejobshadowing.com

Faith Wright is a the Youth Program Coordinator for Dale Carnegie of Central & Eastern North Carolina (my previous role) and now a member of the current Entrepreneur House cohort. In addition to her role with Dale Carnegie, she's finishing a Masters in Organizational Leadership and running her own coaching program. Book a call with her and connect below! 

Faith Ann Coaching Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/faithanncoaching/clarity

Dale Carnegie Leadership Strategy: https://calendly.com/faithwrightdalecarnegie/30min

Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/faithanncoaching

Cornelius Kirk is a community leader, workshop facilitator, and mentor with 20 years of experience in corporate leadership. He’s one of the hosts of the Bro Code Show which is a podcast that was created to share unique and courageous stories that amplify the voice of others, speak life into their community, and celebrate the humane side of humanity.

The Bro Code Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/BroCodeTVProductions

Connect with Cornelius: https://www.instagram.com/cornelius_kirk919/

Tareka Wheeler is a Career & Mindset Strategist that helps high-achieving professionals, specializing in women of color and working parents, discover their unique value and design career strategies to increase their income all while achieving work-life harmony.

Register for Expand 2022: https://professionaldna.ck.page/df290628bd

Connect with Tareka: https://instagram.com/professional_dna

Matt Mims turned his side hustle into a full time job and now runs a company with 17 team members while managing social media and videography full time for a D1 sports team. After you listen to this episode, check out these links below for more of his work! 

Follow Matt's work: https://www.instagram.com/matt.works/

How Matt and I met: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXp9F_vdCA

Rose Steward is the founder of Gen-E-Networking and she joins me on Taking A Breath to talk about the fresh approach her networking events company is taking to engage the under 35 crowd in the post-covid world. They're building events in which a relaxed environment, engaging speakers, and inclusive environment are the norm.

When I asked her about how they're picking speakers for the events she emphasized that, "It's not just someone droning on about their company, it's someone sharing a story and getting people involved."

Tons of helpful and actionable tips on planning events, reaching your target audience, and how people championing your business can be your winning marketing strategy.

Connect with Rose Steward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-steward-%F0%9F%A6%A9-060330179/

More on Gen-E-Networking: https://instagram.com/genenetworking

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I recorded 70 episodes from May 2020 to August 2021, and now I'm back for 70 more. In this ep I talk failed startup, current startup, and 10 days in Cali!

Visit https://flow.page/parkermayes for my current projects, subscribe on your podcast platform, and follow @takingabreathpodcast on Instagram! 

This week's episode is with Anna Crollman, a young breast cancer survivor.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, and felt isolated, alone and frustrated about the lack of resources available for young women battling cancer.

Her blog, My Cancer Chic was born to fill the void of young women facing cancer and has since grown with the goal of empowering all women to thrive through adversity with wellness, self-confidence, and style. 

More of Anna: https://www.mycancerchic.com/

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In this week's episode, Parker talks about three key brand launch points: Your Purpose, Your Message, and Your Audience. If you're looking to start or build a personal brand or add content to your business portfolio, check this out to get started! 

Deidre Wright is a coach who helps leaders become seen and sought after. She turns hidden figures into industry icons and helps professionals grow their visibility, career & income. We talk all about growing personal brands, going viral on LinkedIn, and how mentors and networking will change your personal brand's trajectory. 

More of Deidre: https://www.deidrewright.com

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Jamar Diggs is a YouTube Channel Coach for Service-Based CEOs and on this episode we talk about why Youtube is the channel to be focused on for content creators, how you can level up your content game, and where Jamar went in order to get to Youtube coaching

More of Jamar: jamardiggs.com

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Kate Dramis is a conversion copywriting expert that helps coaches, course creators, and service-providers get heard online through irresistible messaging and copy that converts. This week we talk about her story of starting her personal brand, coaching, and the future of student and AI copywriting.

More of Kate: https://www.katelyndramis.com/

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In this episode, Parker covers what he thinks about when adding something new to his list of responsibilities, whether with a new organization or within an existing project. He talks about value alignment, clear priorities and the difference between excitement and investment when starting something new. 

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Jazmin Harb is 1/2 of the couple that makes up Travel To Blank, a social media brand focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. In their guides, their share hidden gems and include off-the-beaten-path stops that highlight diverse backgrounds and experiences, no matter how you travel.

Connect with Jazmin: traveltoblank.com

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On this week's episode, Parker shares three fundamentals of sales that applies to all of connection and life: 

1. Have meaningful conversations about things that matter, find their pain point!

2. Find something about the other person that you can be genuinely interested in

3. Help others have to a conversation with themselves, don't focus on what you're going to say

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Chisa Barrett is a mother of six and has been working as a certified Legacy Builder Coach since 2019. She specializes in moms identifying and achieving their entrepreneurial goals through the word of God. She empowers others to heal and uplifts their souls through the power of insightful storytelling.

Connect with Chisa: instagram.com/dopebossmomempire

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Tomasha Suber is a CEO mentor who helps coaches master strategy and leadership. She uses her knowledge and passion for operational efficiency to advance business strategy for corporations and small businesses. She’s the author of The Six Figure Solopreneur, teaching entrepreneurs how to grow and thrive with a business idea they’re passionate about.

Connect with Tomasha: https://www.instagram.com/tomashasuber/

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JL Bumbrey started his entrepreneurial journey back in 2013, trying everything from network marketing, affiliate marketing, eCommerce, drop shipping, and blogging. He became the self-proclaimed King of failure! In this process of failures, he learned what worked in internet marketing and now works in consulting for marketing, increasing traffic and writing copy for businesses looking to scale online. 

Connect with JL: https://www.facebook.com/JLbum63

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This week, I talk through how to build your confidence by doing, learning, and shifting your mindset!

Forbes Article I mentioned: "HR Leaders Share 14 In-Demand Skills Employers Want In 2021" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/05/20/hr-leaders-share-14-in-demand-skills-employers-want-in-2021/?sh=2f578151e451)

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Want to learn about our process with the Taking A Breath Community? We identify impactful breakthroughs for student leaders and entrepreneurs. 

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Dr. Mary Hemphill is the CEO and Founder of The Limitless Leader, a company that helps individuals ignite the leader in themselves so they can better serve their community, company, & personal career. She is a Leadership Expert and Educator with over 15 years of professional experience as a teacher, administrator, state director, & university professor. She holds a PhD in Leadership Studies & has led, coached, & impacted close to 25,000 individuals around the world on transformational & innovative strategy, self-empowerment, & leadership.

More of Dr. Mary: http://www.thelimitlesslady.com/

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This week, Ted Lawlor talks about his journey from -£5 to creating a social media brand, If Only They Knew, and full-time marketing role through which he's able to inspire young entrepreneurs every single day.

Connect with Ted: https://www.instagram.com/tedlawlor/

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In this solo episode, Parker talks about how he thinks through networking and connection in the context of team building. He talks about knowing the right people for opportunities, finding and highlighting their strengths in a team environment, and how to build a collaborative team around core values. 

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Caleb Ault is an ultra runner and entrepreneur. Back in 2018, he founded Ultragreen, a lawn care company that has now scaled to 3 locations around the US. He’s run almost 50 marathons and 16 ultra races and I’m excited to share his story with you all today!

Connect with Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/caleb.ault/

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This week is a new start to how Taking A Breath Podcast connects within TAB as a brand. From now on, the purpose of the podcast will be much more aligned with what we're doing in the Community and Retreat platforms, and I talk through how this will look in today's episode. Here's to 50 episodes and many more to come!

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This week on the podcast, Colby Silva and Ryan Dexheimer share their experience attending the first-ever Taking A Breath Retreat in Bastian, VA on March 26-28, 2021.

Connect with Colby: https://www.instagram.com/colbynsilva/

Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dexheimer/

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For more info on setting and achieving meaningful goals, check out Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt! Highly recommend the read for anyone that resonates with this episode, I share his framework for overcoming limiting beliefs and my experience with limiting beliefs. 

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Dr. Emily Smith has her Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology with an emphasis in statistical analysis. She has been with the Center for Family and Community Engagement in Raleigh for over three years now and broadly, her program of research includes examining prevalent stressors experienced by youth and adults, identifying maladaptive environments, systems, and investigating subsequent behavioral and developmental outcomes.

Connect with Dr. Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-smith-ph-d-129aa6103/

See more of the Center for Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cface.org/

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Karl is an Executive Advisor and former Managing Director of NHHS Consulting, that specialises in market research for startups and Small and Medium sized enterprises.

He is finishing his CEMS degree, one of the world’s most prestigious double degrees in business and international management. Karl is also a former navy drill corporal, where he has instructed and taught over hundred recruits in intensive basic training bootcamp.

He is the host of the Unleashing Human Potential Podcast and together with Tim Highnam he founded RISE Theory, a Europe-based 5am call for high performers.

More of Karl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-h%C3%A5kon-r%C3%B8dland-b72603128/

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My guest today is Steph Ganowski, a men’s relationship and communication coach! Steph started in a fitness coaching role and a few years ago transitioned into the relationship space.

Follow Steph on Instagram instagram.com/stephganowski

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Neville De Lucia is the CEO of Dale Carnegie of Central and Eastern NC and he's joining today to talk about the new Generation.Next Program that Dale Carnegie is launching for college and high school students. If you're 16-22 and looking to develop Skills for Future Success, send a DM to @takingabreathpodcast on Instagram for more info.

More of Neville: nevilledelucia.com

More of Dale Carnegie: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/locations/central-eastern-north-carolina

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Nakyrah Radney graduated from NC State’s College of Design with a degree in Design Studies and a Business Entrepreneurship minor. While at NC State, Nakyrah grew a passion for entrepreneurship through her continued exploration of the arts. With influences from both her minor and NC State’s community of entrepreneurs her startup, Kyrah’s Kustoms, was created during her senior year.

Visit Kyrah's Kustoms: http://instagram.com/kyrahskustoms

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Emmanuel Okosisi is a Servant Leader and Entrepreneur, and he’s currently pursuing his MBA at California State University at Los Angeles. Emmanuel is the Co-Founder of Evolution of Leadership, a startup whose mission is to design the next generation of leaders. During his time in undergrad, Emmanuel was a founding father and President of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity among other student organizations, which led to his founding of Evolution of Leadership.  

Connect with Emmanuel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuelokosisi/  

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Justin Simpkins is involved in some incredible work in the young leaders space right now and has traveled all over the world working with hundreds of the most impactful social organizations on the planet. He initially leaned into his passion for storytelling with his production company Just.Studios, and has most recently started a project called The Wyrd Group, which helps individuals to collaborate on short term, paid, high impact projects solving global problems. Justin and I have had exciting conversations about the future of education and social impact, especially as it comes to young leaders, and so I’m excited to share him with you today.

See more of his work: instagram.com/thewyrdgroup

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Zack Etter is a Mental Performance Coach and former D1 football coach. He has a Master's in Athletic Counseling and is a licensed Mental Health Therapist. He wrote a book called My Mental Playbook to help athletes with their mental performance and in 2020 he launched a business called Holistic Athlete, which we dive into in this week's episode.  

Check out Zack's work here: holisticathlete.org  

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Carolyn Timmons graduated from the University of Dayton in 2015 with a degree in business and communication management. In 2017, she joined RELX Group, an information and analytics company where she currently works as a tech lead for the RELX customer support team while also completing an MBA program through UD.

Yasmina Ellins is an entrepreneur based in the UK who I would consider to be a networking expert, especially as a student. She recently graduated from Cambridge University, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Innovation Entrepreneurship Management at Imperial College London. She hosts a podcast called the Young Entrepreneur’s journey in addition to hosting several masterminds and running her own business called the Kingpin Network. 

More on Yasmina: https://linktr.ee/yrte 

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Gavin Masumiya is a mindset coach who uniquely blends his love for public speaking and coaching to help millennial leaders maximize their creativity, access flow state, and experience the freedom of their own self-expression. Visit his website: gavinmasumiya.com

Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He talks to Parker about coaching purpose-driven entrepreneurs on how to master their message and share their ideas with the world.

John Stankiewicz is a serial entrepreneur, business strategy and mindset coach, and author of the book Beyond The Classroom. John hosts a podcast called the Unconventional Education Show, and I’m excited to share his incredible story with you all on this week's episode.

This week is a reflection on the power of authenticity for young leaders, focused on sharing our struggles and how to connect authentically with people. Parker focuses on the importance of knowing who you are as the best way to connect on a deeper level with people around you. 

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This week on the podcast, Stephen Choi joins Parker to talk about creating deep, meaningful connections in your community. Stephen and his team at Hi Right Now have developed a platform where online communities, businesses, and groups can interact and build their connections within their organization. They talk about how to find the right entrepreneurs to work with and why relationships are so important in the world of online community. 

In this week's episode, Sam Eaton talks to Parker about his platform focused on suicide prevention, Recklessly Alive. Sam shares why suicide is such an important topic for him personally and how we can think about depression differently to better support the people close to us.

In this week's episode, Parker talks with Jordan Bowman, the Executive Director at Journeymen Triangle, about all things mentoring and meaningful conversation. They talk specifically about how to build authentic connections within your circles and the struggle for belonging that young people face.

In this week's episode, Venus Liles joins Parker to talk about what she loves about working with young and first-time entrepreneurs. They talk about flexibility, pivoting ideas, and owning the choices we make based on the things we prioritize. Venus is an entrepreneur, attorney, and author of the recently published children's book "Luna Stays Home", which aims at helping parents explain COVID to their kids.

In this week's episode, Parker talks to Haley Huie, the Director of Experiential Learning for NC State Entrepreneurship. They discuss growing your network, leveling up your mentors, and how to create content around platforms that consumers are paying attention to.

In this week's episode, Abigail Sharpless joins Parker to talk about sharing her faith, staying fulfilled in the work she does, and leading an intentional life of servant leadership. They talk about changing goals and how learning can look different for different people.