Decision Day w/ Leah Leverich (ROC #148)

Rochester Business Connections #148 with Leah Leverich.

Decision-making is crucial in our daily lives. It influences everything from personal goals to professional choices. It’s normal to feel uncertain about your next move, as navigating options and potential outcomes can often be challenging.

In this fascinating episode, Ben Albert interviews Leah Leverich, an entrepreneur and Multimedia & Video Production Manager. Leah is also the host of the  Decision Day podcast, where she shares her experience of taking a non-traditional path and helps students navigate life after high school. Her mission is to empower young people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives after high school.

Leah begins by discussing the biggest mistakes that young people are making and shares the motivation behind starting the * Decision Day * podcast. She reveals what inspired her to forgo college after high school and how that decision has shaped her unique path.

Tune in and learn about Leah’s networking strategies and how she balances her roles as a podcaster, social media manager, and entrepreneur. Additionally, she reveals how curiosity has profoundly and positively impacted her life.

Leah also opens up about her solo travel experiences, highlighting how spending time alone can help you better understand yourself and your desires. It also opens your mind to thoughts and ideas that might be overlooked in crowded settings. Lastly, Leah shares valuable insights she has gained from her guests on the Decision Day podcast.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:50] The biggest mistakes that young people are making

[04:15] The Decision Day podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decision-day/id1671224379

[04:36] What inspired Leah to start the Decision Day podcast?

[06:17] Is it normal to be unsure about your next move?

[11:28] Leah's networking strategy

[14:35] How to effectively reach out to older, successful individuals and capture their attention

[18:18] How she manages her roles as a podcaster, social media manager, and entrepreneur

[20:53] What inspired Leah's lifestyle choice to forgo college after high school and instead embark on a journey to find her own path?

[24:35] How curiosity has positively impacted her life

[25:45] Leah's experience with solo travel

[27:29] Favorite places she has visited

[29:12] Her routine after a mastermind, event, or conference

[33:08] What does the tree emoji in Ben Albert's LinkedIn profile name signify?

[35:09] Leah's preparation process for her podcast episodes

[38:37] Decision Day podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decision-day/id1671224379

[41:23] Valuable insights she has gained from her guests on the Decision Day podcast

[44:43] Leah's vision and mission for the future

[45:56] Leah's podcast with her grandpa on financial knowledge

[49:10] Connect and support Leah Leverich

Website: https://leahleverich.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-leverich/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decisiondaypodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahleverich

Key Takeaways:  

• “The best way to learn is from people that have already done it.” ~Leah Leverich [01:45]

• You cannot know what will be great for you if you don't start figuring it out and learning from your mistakes. [08:18]

• Spending time alone helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires, and allows you to re-center. It also opens your mind to thoughts and ideas you might not consider when in crowded places. [26:45]

• “Follow your opportunity and bring your passion with you. “ ~Mike Rowe [41:39]

• "They are not better than you; they are just more experienced." ~James Whittaker [42:08]

Keep In Touch with Leah Leverich:

Website: https://leahleverich.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-leverich/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decisiondaypodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahleverich