As Told By Nomads

Hasan Minhaj is one of my favorite comedians and in his Netflix special, here’s the part that really stuck with me and applies to all our lives as we seek to become better and braver leaders. Also congrats on your Netflix deal!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Michael Mateer, the founder of Mocara, one of the fastest growing dog breeding companies in the world. Our episode is jam packed with multiple tips on how to build a successful brand, community and become a thought leader. As someone who has studied several growth hacks, Michael isn't shy about sharing what works. It's no secret he has seen his brand rise at an astronomical rate.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeMocara Website: https://mocara.co.uk/Mocara's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Mocara.co.uk/Michael Mateer's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.m.mateerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmocara/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with Ming Chan. Ming is the CEO of The1stMovement, Ming was named as one of the "Top 10 Asian Entrepreneurs in America" by Inc. Magazine, and has led the agency to 3 offices worldwide and recognized as one of the top Digital Agencies in the world by SoDA (Society of Digital Agencies).A Silicon Valley software engineer by trade, Ming was the recipient of the prestigious Primetime Emmy® award in "Technical Excellence in Interactive TV", and has architected many digital solutions for some of the world's most renowned brands including 20th Century Fox, ABC, Adobe, Apple, AMD, Cisco, Disney, Microsoft, Nike, HP, Intel, Sun Microsystems, Sony Pictures and more, and worked for TBWA/Chiat/Day, AKQA, and eHarmony as Technical Leads/Directors before founding The1stMovement in 2006.We dive into his career as a digital executive, how he navigated cultural divides and the future he sees for digital professionals.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeMing Chan's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m

Ladies and gentlemen, there are two reasons why people don’t believe they can change the world today. Fixed mindsets and limited world views. We can’t afford to be shortsighted though because when you change the way you see things, the things you see change. Individuals with a fixed mindset seek to validate themselves. Individuals with a growth mindset focus on developing themselves. The work to change the world does not end at the offices of law enforcement or governments. It begins with us, in our backyards, our families, our schools, our spheres of influence and our minds.All of us here are leaders in some shape or form and we are growing up amongst each other so our actions matter. You are symbols in some way. You can be symbols of love and hope or symbols of hate and intolerance. The choice is yours.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with Dan Pierson, the founder of Bolt Collective. Bolt is a new membership community of travelers pooling their money to access otherwise impossible travel experiences. They leverage group purchasing power to negotiate substantial discounts from lodging and activity vendors, bringing prohibitively expensive travel within financial reach of creative artists, social entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Or, anyone else looking for a good adventure. Dan himself is the former Lyft Travel Partnerships Lead, the founder of Subway Sets, and is super dynamic. He's traveled so many places around the world, has gone on so many epic adventures and is very community-focused. We discuss:His unconventional adventuresWhy he thinks travel is so important today Why he created Bolt Collective AND What he has learned about business while being an entrepreneur.Resource Mentioned In This Episode:Bolt Collective : https://www.boltcollective.co/  See acast.com/privacy for

Today's interview is with Charlie Birch, the co-founder/director of program development of Rebel + Connect. Her work with leaders of remote teams allows them to gain clarity of purpose when envisioning, designing, and implementing custom retreat programming. Being part of the Rebel + Connect leadership team allows her to pull from all her life experiences and areas of expertise to empower her clients to design and actualize innovative custom retreat programing.Before joining forces with her co-founders to build Rebel + Connect, she worked remotely as a Data Entry Specialist, Independent Brand Ambassador, Youth Mentor, Executive Assistant, Health Coach, Life Coach, Vice President, and an Advisory Board Member.In today's interview, we focus on:The unique human challenges of leading from a distanceFacilitating meaningful collaborations and strong team bonds amongst people who rarely meet face to face ANDCreating impactful company cultures that not only help you attract and retain the best talent but also pr

In today's episode, I share why I use my voice today. People are always looking to be inspired. Imagine being told that what you say and do doesn't matter. Imagine living in a world that doesn't give you enough heroes for you to identify with. Imagine being told that no matter how hard you try, you will never amount to anything.Now I want you to understand that that reality exists for more than half of our world today and we have a responsibility to be louder and braver than all the evil that exists around us. Our voices DO matter and you never know who is watching or listening so don't take for granted the platforms you have and the spheres of influence you operate in right now.Tupac Shakur once said, “I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” That ability exists for you as well. Our voices collectively and individually matter so go out and use your DIFFERENCE to make a DIFFERENCE!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy

As promised, here is part two of the HeForShe panel I did last week. I got a lot of interesting feedback from part one. Catch that here if you missed it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Wednesday, I got to moderate a panel at my alma mater, Fordham University in support of HeForShe to discuss ways to address and end Gender Based Violence on campuses. Some of the things we addressed are: What Gender Based Violence is and why it existsHow to encourage bystanders and use their voices to participate in the narrativeHow to look inward and question ourselves on our behaviors that have perpetuated sexism and violenceHow to get better at defining the issues, collecting data and evidence to identify what works and what doesn't workThere's still a lot of progress to be made. According to the National Sexual Violence Research Center, 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted in college as well as 1 in 16 men. That’s 23% of college women and 5 % of college men who experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation. 21% of transgender or gender non-conforming students report rape or sexual assault as well. Despite these staggering numbers, numerous studies have sho

In this episode, I discuss how journaling has proven to be very beneficial for me.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with the author of an amazing book called It All Matters, Paul Cummings. If you've ever wondered about the answer to the following questions:What are those dreams you would only dare to dream if there was no possibility of failure?How can you live a life of real intention and purpose instead of duty and obligation?Then, you'll want to hear what Cummings has to say about these questions. In our interview, we discuss different life lessons, toolkits, strategies, and action plans you need to live a dynamic and compelling life. His book, It All Matters is essentially your personal guide for becoming the bold, powerful, unique, determined, and immensely successful person you were meant to be.Why settle for a Level 5 when It All Matters can help you take the leap and amplify your life to volume Level 10? Throughout the interview, Paul Cummings shares his entertaining, personal stories that reveal how to live a life of real intention and purpose.You have the ability to control your mindset. As C

In this episode I got through a process you can apply to yourself when setting goals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I talk to two disrupters and gamechangers (pun intended) in the gaming industry: Borris Bazelais and Michael Henry. As the Founder of WNDR, a 3D web-based technology, Mr. Borris Bazelais delivers instantly immersive moments to any user anywhere in the world within seconds. The power of this technology will fuel WNDR, a new platform for publishers who want to create and distribute console quality games with a single click, and for consumers to enjoy games like never before. Now the world will be delivered instantly playable games without the need for any additional hardware, downloads, software or apps.Mr. Bazelais' Hollywood background includes creating, directing, and producing content. In 2009, he took big screen imagination and the excitement of the internet, and moved into the realm of Flash games and the created the original series, “Wall Street Massacre Murder Madoff.” The game became an instant success on the web with 25 million game plays and fan clubs around the world.With a history a

Today's episode is with Yuri Kruman. Yuri Kruman is a trusted executive, career and life coach and professional strategist for Millennials based in New York. As Member of the Forbes Career Council and CEO / Founder of Master The Talk Career Consulting, he has helped clients of all career stages, industries and job markets around the world (and all around the U.S.) to chart a clear path on their careers, building confidence and understanding along the way. He is an Advisory Board member of the Customer Experience (CX) Program at the Rutgers University Center for Innovation Education.Since 2013, he’s shared his expertise and empowered people with the knowledge they need to find, compete for and win their dream, revamping their résumé, acing that interview and negotiating for the title and salary they deserve.He has worked with and consulted for seemingly every sector of the professional world, from tech startups to multinational banks, pharmaceutical companies,

Today's episode is with John Omar. He has been actively trading cryptocurrency since the summer of 2016. At first, he started because he wanted a way to make money while he travels the world. Once he dove into trading, he enjoyed it so much that he started writing about it. He describes himself as someone who is allergic to office work. According to him, a 9-5 job, no matter how well paid or how ‘challenging’, isn’t something he could be happy with. Working for a company like Facebook or some giant law firm might seem secure, but the idea terrifies him.What’s secure about not living life on your terms? That’s not to say that he is lazy. He works intensely hard to realize his own ideas. Trading cryptocurrency is the latest way he generates income so he can live life his way. Before that, he started a company called Bitfountain that taught over 100,000 students how to code. Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeJohn Omar’s blog: ChainoperatorJohn Omar's Youtube ChannelJohn Omar’s Twitter Cryptocurren

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Today's interview is with my brother from another mother Michael Landers. Over the past 15 years, Michael has designed and facilitated programs for global executives and managers to help them build essential skills in arenas such as cross-cultural communication, leadership, team building, sustaining employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and international recruiting and staffing. He has conducted business in over 30 countries, including the creation of a cross-cultural consultancy in Japan, staffing a global advertising conglomerate throughout Europe, and leading various successful business development initiatives in Latin America, among other international endeavors.Michael’s collective experiences have left him with a unique understanding of the challenges that professionals often face while working within multicultural communities and building relationships across international borders. Whether facilitating large groups or conducting private coaching sessions, Michael utilizes the same insightf

Today's interview is with Morgan Simon, a widely recognized leader in impact investment. Over the past seventeen years, she has influenced $150+ billion from individuals, foundations, and endowments, into socially conscious investments. Her latest book REAL IMPACT: THE NEW ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL CHANGE, has been hailed as “brilliant” by CNN’s Van Jones. Simon currently co-leads Candide Group, which supports two clients, including members of the Pritzker family on behalf of the Libra Foundation. She is also co-founder and chair of the non-profit Transform Finance. Previously, Simon served as the founding CEO of Toniic, a global network of impact investors, and as the founding executive director of the Responsible Endowments Coalition. She has worked with the United Nations in Honduras, in corporate reform with ForestEthics, and in domestic microfinance with the Women's Initiative for Self-Employment. She currently serves on the boards of the Restaurant Opportunity Center, The Working World, an

Today's interview is with Kelly Brooke Nicholls. She grew up traveling, as she lived on a boat in the South Pacific Islands until she was 8 so it's in her blood. She has lived and worked all over the world and has a special affinity for Latin America where she spent 6 years living, volunteering and later working. This experience led her to do what she does today, working for international humanitarian organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders. She provides us listeners with really unique perspectives on how to travel, work and make a difference. We also dive into her international thriller, A Reluctant Warrior, which shines a light on the way ordinary Colombian citizens have suffered and continue to suffer, despite the advancement in the Peace Agreement. She wrote this book to celebrate, support and amplify the message of the brave people who risk their lives to protect and make a difference to others. She also wanted to celebrate the rich Colombia

Today's interview is with veteran business advisor & author, Bob Bethel. In his fifty-year career, Bob has returned over seventy floundering organizations to profitability, using the same proven strategies and hard-won wisdom to restore each one. In his new book, Strengthen Your Business, Bob lays out his no-nonsense approach for building a profitable enterprise, sharing invaluable advice and techniques such as these:Focusing on decreasing costs instead of increasing revenueLeveraging your greatest asset by bringing your employees into the processCrafting a ninety-day plan to ensure accountabilityBecoming a true leader instead of an average managerWe discuss the following in our episode:His experience turning around 77 businesses and guiding them toward the road of profitabilityThe #1 reason most businesses fail, and the type of mindset entrepreneurs should possess prior to launching their own ventureThe 3 most important things a business owner should do to keep their business from failingWhy no