Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

In this episode we revisit Amy Jo's interview with best selling author, speaker and one of the top thought leaders in today's world, Simon Sinek. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY – why they do what they do. You'll hear Simon share his philosophy on finding your "Why?", what happens when you find it, why it's only the starting point; not the magic bullet and how he gets started on his own Why Not Now? ideas. Check out Simon's new book "The Infinite Game", here. Learn more about Simon: https://simonsinek.com/ Follow Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/ Super Coffee is hooking up Why Not Now? listeners with an exclusive 25% discount on all products! Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com and use code WHYNOTNOW for your 25% discount. DrinkSuperCoffee.com is the ONLY place this offer is available and your discount works for ALL products. No restrictions. To learn more about Amy Jo's favorite business tool and project management software, monday dot com, and get your free trial, click here. You can also access the templates Amy Jo has custom created for Why Not Now? listeners. To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, click here. Get Amy Jo's newsletter. Follow Amy Jo… Instagram Twitter Facebook Why Not Now? Instagram Buy Amy Jo's Book

We're changing it up this week! This special episode is a live recording from the Riveter Summit in New York City. Amy Jo Martin joins panelists Tiffany Dufu, Jen Hatmaker, John Lippman, & Vanessa Liu in a discussion moderated by Erica Keswin. Enjoy this colorful conversation about not only pivoting your career but pivoting your message and your life. Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Derek Sivers is an author, entrepreneur and founder of CDBaby. In a world where speed and instant gratification are everything, Derek defines himself as a "slow thinker". He talks about the importance of slowing down and thinking things through. He also shares his unique perspective on the "why not now?" question, which is one we've never heard, and what to do when your goals just aren't working out like you thought they would. Learn more about Derek: https://sivers.org/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Michele Sullivan is the recently retired President of the Caterpillar Foundation and the Director of Corporate Social Innovation at Caterpillar. Michele discusses her journey navigating life as a little person and how we all live with our own differences, some we can see and some we can't. She also talks about her new book "Looking Up" which hits shelves February 25th. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

This episode is a favorite from the Why Not Now? archives. Scott Harrison is the new kind of baller. He was once a night club promoter who sold selfishness and decadence to people while chasing models and doing drugs. Now, as the founder of charity: water, and best-selling author, he has impacted over 6 million lives and raised $300 million to provide clean drinking water to people in developing nations. His story is colorful. It's a true testament of how much we can turn our lives around if we ask Why Not Now? Learn more about Charity: Water: https://www.charitywater.org/ Follow Scott: https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Megan Alexander is an author, speaker, television personality, singer-songwriter and mother of 3. Amy Jo and Megan discuss how she manages staying present while living in 2 cities and her top tips for balancing multiple projects. Megan also discusses her new book "One More Hug", the song she wrote and performed, called "One More", to accompany her book and how all it takes is one yes so keep going regardless of the no's and doubters. Learn more about Megan: https://www.meganalexander.com/ Follow Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganjalexander1/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

This episode is all about conquering your inbox. Amy Jo Martin shares her tips and tricks on simplifying your inbox and discusses how to set up a respectful autoresponder to help create more space and less stress in your work and life. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

In this episode Amy Jo Martin switches roles and is interviewed by Sahara Rose on Sahara's podcast - Highest Self Podcast. Amy Jo discusses the many pivots she's made along her career and life path, from quitting her job with the NBA, starting her first company, living on a boat, moving to the forest, and starting the Why Not Now? Show. She also talks through ways you can develop your personal brand to show who you really are. This is a unique deep dive into the path Amy Jo has forged that you won't want to miss. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur and best selling author of "Money: A Love Story" and "Do Less". In this episode, Kate talks about "Do Less" and her philosophy of doing less of what's not working, more of what is working and what lights you up. She also walks you through her 3 filter questions she asks herself on everything that's on her calendar to ensure she's focusing on what truly matters. Learn more about Kate: https://katenorthrup.com/ Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katenorthrup/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

In order to create more space & more time for the things that light us up, we need to declutter our physical & virtual lives. Social media can be a huge source of this clutter & as Amy Jo's Aunt once said "Don't let anyone rent space in your head, that's valuable real estate." Amy Jo shares her recent decluttering on social, what you can learn from her time in Instagram unfollow jail, how she lost then gained 150k twitter followers & why you should develop relationships outside of social media. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades