Share Life: Stories & Systems To Live Better & Work Smarter — With Jason Scott Montoya
By Jason Scott Montoya
Share Life: Stories & Systems To Live Better & Work Smarter — With Jason Scott MontoyaSep 05, 2018
103: Four Ways We Can Respond To Those Who Offer Help
Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)
When people see your need and offer to help or are in an official position to extend the request, you'll experience numerous folks seeking to help you.
As you wonder how to reply and what to do. You have four options to consider.
For the written blog post and links, click here.
102: Am I in an Echo Chamber? Are You? Are We?
Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)
This is an audio version (Fireside Chat) of my blog post here.
A powerful way to discover the truth is to deeply challenge our own assumptions of what we believe, proactively seek out competing information and perspectives from the strongest people, groups, and institutions, and invite the strongest arguments against our own.
101: Lessons Learned Reaching & Healing Those Hurt By Fatherlessness Through the Power of Story & Movies — With Issac Ingram
Episode Type: Listen to Learn
In this Listen-to-Learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with filmmaker and philanthropist, Issac Ingram. Issac and I are long-time friends, originally in a married small group together at Victory World Church.
Issaca shares his journey of volunteering and mentoring in detention centers culminating in his recently finished award-winning 30-minute short film, True Freedom and I asked him to share the journey to that moment and the lessons he learned along the way. Issac overcame hardship to make his film about healing from abandonment. He highlights the challenges of filmmaking and the power of perseverance and emphasizes the importance of teaching history and freedom to young people to inspire growth and change. The podcast ends with his plans for a full-length feature film.
- Connect with Issac | Linkedin
- True Freedom Film | Website
- True Freedom Outreach | Website
Additional Resources
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100: Reflections on Tyranny, Allegiance, and Transformation
Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)
Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)When we become tyrannical, it's a signal that something is wrong. It's also an opportunity to grow. In this video reading, I share when I recognized this signal in myself after being reminded by a friend. If you'd prefer to read these reflections, you can do so here. Reflections on Tyranny, Allegiance, and Transformation #tyranny #allegience #transformation
99: How To Talk With Drastically Different People Without Losing Your Mind: From Fact Flinging to Story Sharing
Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)
If you're arguing with someone quite different than you (who does not share your stories and values) about facts, you could end up filling yourself with anxiety and getting deeply frustrated. If you see your rival's point of view as dangerous to yourself, your community, or your country, you’re also going to be inclined to act more controlling by their strong stance exhibiting behaviors that seem unlike you. Doubling down on your existing approach may end up making the situation and your relationships worse; it has for me in many situations... Click here to see the written or video version of this essay.
98: Alienation — Not Belonging and Seeing No Point to It
Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)
"The way I see alienation today is not belonging to the institutions of civil society. It's not that you don't have friends, it's that you don't belong to something. It's a lack of belonging and not seeing the point of belonging." - Tim Carney This is a reading (fireside chat) of my blog post -- Alienation: Not Belonging and Seeing No Point to It -- Click to read.
97: Into The Arms of Jesus: Deenie McKeever's Lessons Learned From Dancing Through Nine Decades of American Life
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this conversation, we weave through Deenie McKeever's life starting in Atlanta, in 1936, when she was born. For the video version, show notes, transcript, and links, click here.
96: In a World of Widespread Illiteracy, Talking Bibles Is Sharing The Spoken Word
In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Talking Bibles Vice President, Paul Hoekstra.
This episode is Sponsored By Talking Bibles & Christian Life TV
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95: Watch Movies If You Want To Know The Heart of God — Says This Artistic Theologian — Ross Boone
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with creative entrepreneur, Ross Boone. Ross is an illustrator, founder of Raw Spoon, and maker of Creature Habits, an app for Android and Apple phones.
Ross and I were connected through our mutual friend Ivan Alfaro. We had an Italian lunch years ago, and Ross also illustrated a conversation on the issue of children's life and abortion between me and Ivan.
In this episode, we're diving into Ross' story & wisdom. Connect With Ross Boone
- Connect with Ross Boone | Instagram - Youtube - LinkedIn - Threads
- Raw Spoon | Website - Instagram - Facebook
- Creature Habits | Apple - Android - Web Version
Additional Resources
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94: Developing Nepal’s Poorest and Most Remote Villages Into Thriving Communities
Episode Type: Listen to Learn
In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with nonprofit founder, Dan Maurer. Dan, the president and founder of Elevate Nepal, shares his experience in developing Nepal's poorest and most remote villages into thriving communities.
The conversation covers topics such as the impact of the earthquake in 2015, the challenges in rebuilding after a disaster, the importance of listening to local communities, the history and geography of Nepal, the caste system and language diversity, the challenges in infrastructure and education, the response to the earthquake, the establishment of Elevate Nepal, the focus on poor and remote villages, and the creation of self-sustaining communities.
Connect With Dan Maurer
- Connect with Dan | LinkedIn - Instagram
- Elevating Nepal | Website - Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - X (Twitter)
- Donate to Elevate Nepal Here
Additional Resources
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93: Sold For $14 Million Dollars: How Jason Long Turned Around A Dying Company
Episode Type: Listen to Learn
In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest Jason Long. This will mark his fourth appearance on the podcast! After getting together recently for some Korean BBQ and hearing the conclusion of Jason Long's CEO journey, I asked him to join me on the podcast to share his insights on the journey of transforming a dying company into a multi-million dollar deal.
Jason is a serial entrepreneur who normally launches and runs his own companies. But, several years back, an opportunity arose to turn around a medical software business. He walked into the hellish scenario and transformed the business and people in it. And he was transformed in the process as well. In this episode, we talk about the situation and the lessons learned.
Connect With Jason Long
- Connect with Jason | Linkedin
- Ascendance | Website
- Explore Jason's business Ventures
Additional Resources
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92: Joyful Journeys — Navigating Life's Pleasures, Pain, and Radiant Moments — with Glenn Shelhamer
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with business owner Glenn Shelhamer.
Glenn is the founder of The Shelhamer Group in Los Angeles, California helping people find and sell their homes. He was referred to me through an Atlanta agency for working together on the Search Engine Optimization front. We've been working together since earlier this year and through that experience, I invited Glenn to join me and share his story and entrepreneurial wisdom.
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91: Ron Medlin's Entrepreneurial Journey from Small Town Roots to Digital Marketing Mastery
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with digital marking expert, and long-time friend, Ron Medlin.
Ron, a fellow internet marketer, is someone I orbited around via mutual friends until we met in person. We traded places on a client project years ago and have since stayed in touch, occasionally getting together for a meal and chat. Ron has been building a community-based business on Facebook, and has an insightful journey; so I wanted to get him on the podcast to share his story.
Check out our conversation below, where Ron shares the lessons learned along the way.
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90: Embracing Vulnerability & Grace — Beth Haun's Journey From Performance to Acceptance
Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Beth Haun.
Beth and I have been through hills and valleys together and has been a vital part of my own story. She was originally a client of Noodlehead Marketing who became a team member and an influencing leader of our marketing business. She was also a participant in the Noodlehead Marketing transition into intentionality, a learner of constructive development theory via the Leaders Lyceum, a part of the Win Without Pitching transition, involved in the Island Story adventure, and a co-creator of IDEMA; a framework for capturing and sustaining ideas. I'm grateful for the impact Beth has had on my life and look forward to her sharing her life with you today.
Additional Resources
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89: Healing Ecosystems — Denise M. Stilley's Activist Journey to Discover Our Shared Humanity and a Sustainable Way Forward
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Denise Marie Stilley!
This is a unique interview because Denise and I met in high school in a TV tech class, where we produced a daily news show for the school called Eagle Eye News. Since then, we have not stayed in touch, but recently, I shared some footage from our class all those years ago, and we reconnected. After looking through Denise's social media profiles, I was impressed with the places she's been and the journey she trekked, so I invited her to share her story with us.
Enjoy the conversation
Connect with Denise | LinkedIn - Vimeo - Facebook
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88: Tales of a Former Grim Reaper — with Comedic Dissident & Digital Campus Pastor — Stephen Hataway
Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with comedian and online campus pastor at Victory World Church, Stephen Hataway. We were connected through our mutual friend, Jessica Lalley, of Voices to Connect.
This discussion explores the theme of using laughter as a coping mechanism in the face of tragedy. Stephen shares personal experiences about his parents' divorce, his father's gender transition, and his childhood bullying. He also discusses transforming adversity into something positive, recounting his journey from homelessness to ministry. Stephen had an unconventional career as a cemetery plot salesman and now provides insights for leading digital online communities.
Both Stephen and I are dying to have you check out this episode, so enjoy watching or listening below!
Additional Resources
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87: The Passion — Discussing Eric Echols's Book About Mark's Take on Jesus' Final Week & Crucifixion
Episode Type: Book Discussion
In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Eric Echols. Eric and I discuss his book, The Passion: Exploring The Final Week of Jesus' Life in Mark's Gospel. Eric is the pastor of Freedom Bible Church in Evans, Georgia. He's also a public speaker and author. We originally met when he was in the Atlanta, Georgia area when he worked at Cross Pointe church through a mutual friend and business network. Today in this episode, we're talking about Eric's book. I've read it and have put together several questions and excerpts for us to discuss. Enjoy!
Connect With Eric Echols
- Connect with Eric | Website - Linkedin - Facebook- Instagram - Twitter
- Get the Book >> The Passion: Exploring The Final Week of Jesus' Life in Mark's Gospel [affiliate] | Paperback (Amazon) | Kindle (Amazon)
- Freedom Bible Church >> Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube
Additional Resources
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86: A Life Worth Living With Non-Profit Fundraising Expert Ellen Bristol
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Ellen Bristol, founder of the Bristol Strategy Group and non-profit fundraising guru! Ellen and I originally connected when Hubspot referred Ellen my way for updating her Hubspot website.
In this conversation, Ellen shares her story, including her windy road into entrepreneurship, the different dynamics she explores with her non-profit coaching clients, and the ways she's led the charge in transforming how the non-profit world thinks about and acts around money. This terrific conversation brings out the deep wisdom Ellen has gained over the eight decades on this blue planet.
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85: Powerful Writing Systems — Cultivate Ideas, Get Unstuck, & Finish What You Started
Episode Type: Listen To Learn
In this Listen to Learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm talking with Jim Karwisch and Tess Van Ee about developing writing systems that enable us to create great content (for social media, blogs, and books).
Tess Van Ee is a professional freelance writer who works in the Lifesciences, Healthcare, and Manufacturing spaces helping them to communicate difficult concepts. Jim Karwisch is a speaker, facilitator, and coach assisting professionals untangle the narratives that are holding them back.
This conversation is an intersection of different perspectives on the writing process and developing systems that let us effectively publish. Connect With Jim & Tess
- Connect with Jim Karwisch | Website - Linkedin - TikTok
- Connect with Tess Van Ee | Work Website - Personal Website - Linkedin
Additional Resources
84: Why You Can't Thrive Alone — in Life & Work — With Liz McVicker
Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Liz McVicker. Liz is a life and leadership coach through her company, The Cadence Collective. Years ago, my wife and I attended Victory World Church for 4-5 years, which is also where we met Liz. Liz and I recently reconnected at Natalie Born's recent book launch party.
In this conversation, Liz shares her story, her background in corporate work and ministry, her leap of faith into entrepreneurship, and the different dynamics she explores with her coaching clients.
Connect With Liz McVicker
- Connect with Liz | Website - Schedule a Complimentary Session
Additional Resources
83: Community, Collaboration, & Faith Foundations With Real Estate Expert Abbie Shepherd
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Abbie Shepherd. Abbie is our long-time friend and real estate agent. She is the founder of The Abbie Shepherd Real Estate Group serving the Atlanta area community and someone I admire for her consistent communication and persistent follow-up. She's also got a large family like us, with 5 of her own kids. In this conversation, Abbie shares how she stumbled into real estate from an engineering background, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she's survived multiple economic crises and thrived on the other sides of them.
Connect With Abbie Shepherd
- Connect with Abbie | LinkedIn
- Abbie Shepherd Real Estate Group | Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube
Additional Resources
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82: Engineering The Future of Business Systems With Airtable Consultant Dan Fellars
Episode Type: Inspirational People
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Dan Fellars. Dan is the founder of BuiltOnAir, an Airtable Community, and co-founder of InAir Studio, an Airtable consulting firm.
I originally met Dan when he had me on an early episode of the BuiltOnAir podcast where we explored in-depth, my Path of the Freelancer freelancing dashboard. Recently, he had me on a recent live episode of the podcast where we survey a new addition I made on the freelancing dashboard while also demonstrating other ways I use Airtable.
In this conversation, we flip the table and I ask Dan all the questions! He shares his story, how he loves to build things, how he intersected with Airtable, and how he's adapting to the new future ahead. Listen or watch this discussion below! Connect With Dan Fellars
- Connect with Dan | Openside - Linkedin
- BuiltOnAir | Website - Podcast - Slack Community - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Youtube
- InAir Studio | Website - Linkedin - Twitter
Additional Resources
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81: Blindsided by COVID-19 & Cancer — Exploring Adversity & Resiliency With Glenn Carver
80: Facing Cancer & Illustrating a Meaningful Life with Tom Biondolillo
79: Challenging Interventions & The Power of Innovation With Natalie Born
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Natalie Born. Natalie is a speaker, podcast host, and founder of Innovation Meets Leadership, a product strategy consulting business. We originally got connected through her husband Aaron, and have both been involved in different seasons of lives at Victory World Church.
In this conversation, we dive into Natalie's story, the role of empathy, how women affect the dynamics in the workforce, meeting the needs of customers, finding peace in chaos, and leaving behind a trail of dead bodies.
Connect With Natalie Born
Connect with Natalie | Twitter - Linkedin -
Connect with Innovation Meets Leadership | Website - Podcast - Linkedin - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube
Additional Resources
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78: Having Fun & Living An Awesome Animated Life With Julie Christine Hubbard (AKA Julie Kitsulie)
77: Vulnerability & Writing the Story of Our Life With David Ebner
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Ebner. David is the founder of Content Workshop and advisor of Copywriter Exchange.
David and I met through our mutual participation in a shared small group community of marketers that spawned out of the Atlanta Hubspot user group. We collaborated when I presented a Path of the Freelancer webinar about building a steady stream of paying clients for the Copywriter Exchange.
In our conversation below, we explore David's storytelling background, how his sense of homelessness fueled his pursuit of creative endeavors, and how he navigates the challenges of life.
Connect With David Ebne
Connect with David | Linkedin - David's Book (Kingmakers: A Content Marketing Story - affiliate link)
Connect with Content Workshop | Website - Facebook - Linkedin
Connect with Copywriter Exchange | Website - Linkedin - Instagram - Facebook
Additional Resources and Links
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76: Embrace Community, Face Anxiety & Overcome Despair With Amanda Utter
In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Amanda Utter, a freelance voice-over talent.
Amanda Utter is known for her delightful personality and charming spunk as a voice-over talent. Her versatility can be heard nationally on network TV, radio, Pandora ads, and Sirius XM for companies like YouTube, Dell Computers, Discount Tire, Capital One, Chevrolet, and Facebook. We originally got connected when I owned my marketing agency and we hired her for different video projects. I've always been impressed at how consistently she markets her freelancing services, a key attribute of all successful entrepreneurs.
Watch or listen to our conversation below where we discuss Amanda's backstory, systems, mentorship, how she overcomes difficult moments, how she manages her anxiety, and why family and community are vital.
Connect With Amanda Utter
Connect with Amanda | Website - Instagram - Linkedin - Audio Demos - Video Demos
Learn More
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75: Taking Responsibility in The Sea of Uncertainty — With Jonathan DeYoe
In this Inspirational People interview, I'm speaking with Jonathan DeYoe, founder of Mindful Money.
Jonathan has been teaching practical beliefs and helping people create order out of financial chaos for 25 years. He's a Lutheran seminarian turned Buddhist academic turned financial advisor, now bridging money and life. He believes anyone can experience a vibrant, financially successful life by developing a few important beliefs and following a few simple practices. He does his best work teaching these beliefs and practices in spaces where love and money overlap, including this podcast. Our mutual friend Toby Bloomberg (whom Jonathan recently had on his podcast) connected us and we quickly came to recognize how much we share in common.
Watch or listen to our conversation below where we discuss Jonathan's backstory, systems, mentorship, how he understands the universe, his passion for personal responsibility, and his kind spirit.
Connect With Jonathan DeYoe
Connect with Jonathan | Twitter - Linkedin
Mindful Money | Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube
Video + Transcript
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74: Lessons Learned From 100 Agenda-Free Business Lunches — With Lauren Hisey
73: Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) With David Zahl
72: Big Life Changes — With Maria Joyner
71: Ukraine & Russia: To Whom Does The Land Belong? Discussing Geographic Sovereignty With David T. Koyzis Ph.D
70: Living in an After Virtue Emotivist World — With Jesse Nigro
69: Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies — With Author David T. Koyzis
68: Exploring Heart-Centered Business Systems — With Jaime Ellithorpe
67: Gracefully Navigating Shaky Ground With Traci Rhoades — Traces of Faith
66: Effectively Leading Without a Long-Range Plan — With Belhaven University President Roger Parrott
65: Why Life Transformation Necessitates Going to The Source — With Peter Ostapko
64: How Accountability & Vulnerability Make The Difference — With Casey Cavell
Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast.
In this discussion, I'm speaking with purpose-driven leader Casey Cavell. Casey is a Jesus Follower, serial entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and innovative investor helping others reach their highest potential. Casey and I connected several years ago through a mutual friend and a shared passion for sharing the good news about Jesus while also caring deeply about mentoring others.
A former client, Casey's business consulting company Legacy 4:12, provides entrepreneurs with operational strategies to accelerate growth, increase efficiency, and create margin. Additionally, Casey is reaching the next generation of leaders through Turn2Ministries and cultivating a mission-driven NFT community called Kingdom House.
Connect With Casey Cavell
Connect with Casey on social media | Linkedin - Facebook
Visit Casey's Websites | CaseyCavell.com - Legacy 4:12 - Kingdom House - Turn 2 Ministries
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