NJ Falk, Managing Partner at APL, shares insights on productivity tips, handling 1,000 emails a day, and the impact of losing family members. She discusses the #1 story of APL being banned from the NBA and the power of a 15-minute meeting. Podcast covers a range of topics from APL's success to personal growth and female entrepreneurship.
APL became the #1 story after NBA ban, highlighting brand impact.
NJ Falk's resilience stems from profound losses, emphasizing cherishing life moments.
Deep dives
Andrew Namani's Memoirs of His Time in Brazil and Travels
Andrew Namani recalls his journey to Brazil to train with Francisco Kaiut, the creator of the Kaiut yoga method. Despite the language barrier, Andrew embraced the experience, learning to go with the flow and appreciating Brazil's joyful atmosphere. His trip to Rio showcased kindness from strangers during an intense hike and a missed flight turned into an adventure on the beach. Andrew's travel experiences reflect his openness to new cultures and his willingness to create his own unique adventures.
Encounter with Favela Kindness and Lessons Learned
While exploring a favela in Brazil, Andrew encountered kindness and safety contrary to warnings. A local guide showed him around, highlighting the favela's positive aspects and challenging common stereotypes. This experience taught Andrew to approach new situations with an open mind while staying aware of his surroundings, embodying the motto 'head on a swivel but heart open.' Encounters like these in Brazil shaped Andrew's perspective on embracing diverse experiences.
NJ Falk: The Inspiring Co-Founder of APL
NJ Falk, the co-founder of athletic propulsion labs (APL), shares her inspiring journey from NYU film school to creating luxury performance footwear. Andrew Namani highlights NJ's achievements and attributes, from her Webby award-winning blog to her impactful contributions as a chief metrapreneur. Their friendship blossomed through shared experiences, showcasing NJ's kindness, resilience, and multi-faceted career that blends creativity, business acumen, and philanthropy. NJ's trajectory exemplifies innovation, hard work, and the power of building meaningful relationships in the entrepreneurial world.
Overcoming Loss, Resilience, and Finding Strength in Adversity
NJ Falk candidly discusses the profound losses she faced early in life and the impact they had on shaping her resilience and determination. Losing her father in a plane crash and her sibling brought shock and sorrow, emphasizing the value of cherishing life's moments. Through tragedy, NJ learned the importance of representing her family positively, channeling their wisdom and fortitude in pursuing her career and personal endeavors. These experiences instilled in NJ a deep appreciation for life's fragility, driving her to embody strength, hard work, and a commitment to making the most of her journey.
NJ Falk is Managing Partner at Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL). NJ Co-Founded and serves as Chief Mentorpreneur™ ( a term she trademarked) of The Forward Female. She's founder of the Webby Award winning blog, The Blonde and The Brunette. She previously help leadership roles at American Express, Universal Studios and MGM. She holds a BFA in Film/Television/Journalism and an MBA from NYU. We discuss: -Why APL become the #1 story in the world when they got banned from the NBA. -Productivity tips and how she manages 1,000 emails a day. -Losing family members and how it creates a sense of engagement. -The power of a 15 minute meeting. And more! Feedback and Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org Podcast starts at 5:13. Thanks for listening!
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