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Morgan McCarver tells of her difficult time with Scoliosis and how she found her passion and skill with Pottery.#pottery #claypottery #clay ================All Episodes can be found at ⁠www.thecryptopodcast.org⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠------------------   About my Guest Morgan McCarverMorgan McCarver was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her work is inspired by her female mentors of past and present, as well as her connection to Victorian corsetry through her scoliosis journey. She received an art degree with a ceramics concentration and a double minor in art history and business in 2019 from Anderson University in Anderson, SC. McCarver had the honor of receiving the 2019 Outstanding Art Major Ceramics Award her senior year. As a 2020 701 Center for Contemporary Art prize finalist, she had the honor of being the youngest artist to ever make it that far. She is a multi-award winning artist who recently received an Artist Support Grant to attend a national ceramics conference. She has had the honor of displaying her work in 3 solo exhibitions, “FemininiTEA” 2020, “The Strength of a Wildflower” 2022 and “Postures in Porcelain” 2023. She recently completed a residency at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock Summer 2023 and participated 2022 as well. McCarver has studios in Asheville, NC and Spartanburg, SC. Her art can be found in various galleries around the Carolinas and Tennessee. Her first book, “God the Artist: Revealing God’s Creative Side Through Pottery,” will be released with Morgan James Publishing January 9, 2024. What we Discussed: 0:00:30 Who is Morgan Mc Carver0:03:00 What age she was when she had the operation for Scoliosis 0:04:40 Was she suffering with pain fro Scoliosis0:06:00 The fear that the surgery could go wrong0:07:50 The Recovery after the Operation0:09:10 How she got into Pottery0:10:00 BA of Arts for Pottery0:11:20 Are her designs thought or it comes from her own Creavity0:13:00 What is Screen Printing0:14:20 Is there Different Types of Clay0:16:10 The Process to make the clay0:17:40 Is the Clay or fumes dangerous0:19:00 Tools for Trimming your Pottery0:20:30 The Drying Process of Pottery0:22:00 Different Types of Kilns0:24:30 How to Fire the Kiln Properly0:26:15 The Price of Pottery Kilns0:27:10 The prices increased a lot0:29:30 How the Glazing works0:31:40 Dishwasher & Microwave Proof0:32:50 The Awards that she received for her Pottery0:35:00 Her reasonable Prices V's the amount of Work0:39:30 Her support from her Grandmother0:40:00 Why she decided to write the book about PoteryHow to Contact Morgan McCarverwww.MorganMcCarver.comhttps://www.facebook.com/morgan.mccarver.7https://www.instagram.com/morgan_mccarver_porcelain/https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-mccarver/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ ___________________🤝 JOIN OUR SPEAKING PODCAST COMMUNITY✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingpodcast/✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster___________________#MorganMcCarver#potterybook #Scoliosis#learnpottery

Dan Hafner explains all there is to know about creating an App#appcreation #appdevelopment #apps ================All Episodes can be found at ⁠www.thecryptopodcast.org⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠------------------   About my Guest in his words:I started out building apps with zero ability to write a single line of code, yet somehow figured out how to build an entire app development business! I can work with almost any business from a solo entrepreneur to a small team of 25-30 people to put their idea into a tangible, sleek and scalable app model.What we Discussed: - 0:02:30 His Career to Starting Apps- 0:06:45 Ensureing that the Developers make it properly- 0:08:35 Who Controls the App When its Finished- 0:10:15 Apple & Google Charging 30% Commission and can you take them to your Desktop for Sales- 0:12:45 The fees charged are not fair- 0:14:45 Strip & Paypal fees- 0:17:15 Marketing of the Apps- 0:19:30 Having Apps for an inhouse Corporation- 0:22:30 Apps for Course Creators- 0:24:40 How to Monetize Your App- 0:27:20 Structure for Pricing an App- 0:29:50 Monthly App fee- 0:33:30 His Podcast Tech Bytes- 0:36:30 I hurt my Podcast by Changing the Name- 0:40:05 Do you Create the App for Google & Apple- 0:41:10 What App he is Proud of Creating How to Contact :https://dappernocode.com/https://www.facebook.com/dan.hafner.5https://www.instagram.com/dan_hafner/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hafner-35066a39/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ ___________________🤝 JOIN OUR PODFATHER COMMUNITY✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / thecryptopodcast✦ Facebook: / thecryptopodcast✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster___________________#appmanagement #appmaking #appmaker #appleappstore #developerofapps

Tomo Marganovic founded Aspire Rejuvenation Clinic, a premier wellness center and medical clinic that expanded to multiple locations alongside a high-end nutraceutical company, Cement Factory Nutrition. Aspire Rejuvenation Clinic specializes in preventive and regenerative medicine solutions through hormone therapy and optimization.---   Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness   ⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/⁠⁠ Find a Virtual Assistant at va.world http://partnerco.world/ All about Royhttps://roycoughlan.com/------------   Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠ ------------------   About my Guest Tomo Marganovic :Tomo Marjanovic is a former law enforcement officer turned entrepreneur. During his law enforcement career, Tomo was awarded the Public Safety Medal of Valor for his exceptional bravery and sacrifice to ensure the safety of others. He applies that level of selflessness and dedication to all of his business ventures.In 2019, Tomo founded Aspire Rejuvenation Clinic, a premier wellness center and medical clinic that expanded to multiple locations alongside a high-end nutraceutical company, Cement Factory Nutrition. Aspire Rejuvenation Clinic specializes in preventive and regenerative medicine solutions through hormone therapy and optimization. In 2022, Tomo accepted the Best Company Award on behalf of Aspire and the innovative treatments offered. Tomo also was a keynote speaker at the event.In four short years, his clinic has received international recognition, expanded to multiple locations, and shown thousands that alternative health solutions can save your life and help patients thrive without the detrimental effects of aging.In addition to breaking barriers in the medical field, Tomo hosts a podcast where he dives into thought-provoking conversations with his guests surrounding topics related to mindset, personal and professional development, and health.What we Discussed:    - How he got into law Enforcement ( 1 mins)- How did it happen the Police in the USA were not in shape ( 4 mins)- Anti Cop movement when they attack peaceful protestors ( 8 mins)- Masculinity and Toxicity (13 mins)- Creating Social Media that went viral ( 14 mins)- There is No Freedom of Speech ( 18 mins)- Do not take a Sponsorship form a company that is not ethical (22:20 mins)- What his Company does for Health (23:30 mins)- Realising the Dr's were the Drug Dealers (28 mins)- Testosterone side effects (30:45 mins)- Viagra Side Effects (33:45 mins)- Erectile dysfunction (35:20 mins)- Fertility ( 37 mins)- The dangers of the Brith Control Pill (41:45 mins)- Take Control of your own Health (43:45 mins)- His Clinics (45:45 mins)- Why he does not want to Franchise his Business and make millions (48:30 mins)- Online Health service (50 mins) Where to find Tomo Marganovic: https://tomomarjanovic.com/https://aspirerejuvenation.com/https://www.youtube.com/@tomo_marjanovichttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomo_marjanovichttps://www.instagram.com/TOMO_MARJANOVIC/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomo-marjanovic-831102156/https://x.com/tomomarjanovic ------------------------------More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠http://www.speakingpodcast.com/⁠⁠   All Social Media + Donations link ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ https://roycoughlan.com/Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast⁠

Julian Treasure is a sound and communication expert, author and international keynote speaker. His five TED talks and 11 TEDx talks have been viewed more than 150 million times, and one of them is the sixth most viewed TED talk of all time.---   Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness   ⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/⁠⁠ Find a Virtual Assistant at va.worldAll about Royhttps://roycoughlan.com/------------   Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠ ------------------   About my Guest Julian Treasure:Julian Treasure is a sound and communication expert, author and international keynote speaker. His five TED talks and 11 TEDx talks have been viewed more than 150 million times, and one of them is the sixth most viewed TED talk of all time. He has been widely featured in the world's media, including TIME Magazine, The Economist, Vogue, The Times, TV and radio stations including NBC’s Today Show, BBC TV and radio, and many podcasts. He has been honoured with both Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel Award and the International Listening Associations's Special Recognition award.Julian's first book, Sound Business, is the seminal work on effective business sound. His audio branding company The Sound Agency works with major brands worldwide, proving that good sound is good business by designing excellent customer experience for the ears. Julian's second book, How To Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening, is a practical guide to improving personal communication skills. The audiobook version won both the SOVAS and Audie global awards for best business audiobook of the year. His seven-hour online course How To Speak So That People Want To Listen includes modules on public speaking and wellbeing for presenters.Before The Sound Agency, Julian founded, grew and sold leading UK contract publisher TPD, during which time he was chairman of the Association of Publishing Agencies, a director of the Periodical Publishers Association, chairman of PPAinteractive and chairman of the UK government’s Digital Content Forum. In 2002, he received the PPA Chairman’s Award for services to the UK magazine publishing industry.Julian is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a long time musician, remembering with affection his two 1981 BBC John Peel sessions (the bands were Transmitters and Missing Presumed Dead) and scoring Sounds magazine’s single of the week with Fish Turned Human.What we Discussed:   - How he got into Public Speaking (1 min)- The biggest problem in relationships is listening (7 mins)- Hearing V's Listening ( 8 mins)- Techniques to be Fully Preesent when Listening (12:30 mins)- Be present when listening (16 mins)- Can we comprehend if we listen at x2 times (18:30 mins)- What not to say as a CEO (23:15 mins)- Speaking from the Heart V's teleprompter (26:30 mins)- How he prepared his 5 TED speeches ( 29 mins)- Stop winging it ( 36 mins)- Why you need more than just Toastmasters (38:30 mins)- You do not need to be screaming in a Noisy Bar (43:30 mins)- The Power of Sound (48:30 mins)- Winning an Audio Book award ( 52:30 mins) Link for New Book as discussed https://geni.us/SoundAffectsWhere to find Julian Treasure: http://www.juliantreasure.comhttp://www.speaklistenbe.comhttp://www.thesoundagency.comhttp://twitter.com/#!/juliantreasurehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/juliantreasurehttp://www.instagram.com/juliantreasure------------------------------More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠http://www.speakingpodcast.com/⁠⁠   All Social Media + Donations link ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ https://roycoughlan.com/Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast⁠

Scott Allan is the bestselling author of self-help books such as Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First.----Find a Virtual Assistant at va.world--Upgrade Your Brain  Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness  https://braingym.fitness/⁠ --- Speaking Podcast/ Podcast Coaching /My Other Podcasts  ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ ---------------  About my Guest Scott Allan: Scott Allan's journey transcends personal achievement to empower podcast audiences globally. With a portfolio of bestselling books, including "Do the Hard Things First," translated into 16 languages and over half a million copies sold, Scott's mission is to unlock human potential. Drawing from extensive experience as a corporate business trainer in Japan and a Transformational Success Strategist, he brings over 10,000 hours of research and practice in confidence development and mindset mastery. Scott's dedication to teaching, skill-building, and inspiring action offers podcast listeners not just stories but transformative insights and practical strategies for embracing challenges, fostering personal growth, and pursuing relentless self-improvement. What we Discussed:  - Who is Scott Allan (2 mins) - Is the School system in Japan as we see on TV ( 6 mins) - The different of schools in Japan ( 7:30 mins) - His Meditation Journey ( 8:30 mins) - Visualis ation forSport (14 mins) - Meditation helping Anxiety (15:45) - Walking Meditation (18:45 mins) - His Journaling Process (21 mins) - Combining his Journals into a blueprint (23:30 mins) - His Creative writing process ( 27 mins) - Self Publishing Vs Publisher (33 mins) - How other Publishers Promote the book and Royalities( 40 mins) - Can we track the Royalties (43 mins) - The Besy Way to Launch a Book ( 46 mins) - The problems we had with Amazon (52 mins) - Why he gets people to do the Audio (54 mins) - The services he offers (56 mins) How to Contact Scott Allan :  https://www.scottallanpublishing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scottallanauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/scottallanauthor/ https://x.com/thescottallan https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-allan-79a7b97b/  --- Help Support the Podcast by visiting my Store, Making a Donation or Supporting my Sponsors  http://meditationpodcast.org/ Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/meditationpodcast.org Find a Virtual Assistant at va.world

Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top .1% franchise consultant. ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------    About my Guest Jon Ostenson: Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top .1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg. What we Discussed:      - His journey in Franchising ( 2 mins) - Sometimes its not always a match with a Franchisor and Franchisee ( 4 mins) - Not all Franchisors are ethical ( 6:30 mins) - Own Business V's a Franchise (8:30 mins) - Can you get different sector Franchises (11:30 mins) - Vets get a Discount when buying a Franchise ( 14 mins) - How a Franchise Brooker helps with the Selection and what is the FDD (15 mins) - Investments needed for a Franchise (18:30 mins) - The Royalties and what you get for it (20 mins) - The trickey with scripts to sell the franchise ( 22 mins) - What is a Discovery Day (24:20 mins) - Why Franchisors work with Consultants to find Franchisees ( 26 mins) - Lead Generation ( 27:30 mins) - Tax Optimixation (28:30 mins) - The Non Profit that he donates profits of the book to (30:30 mins) - Next steps if you are interested in starting a franchise (32:30 mins)   Where to find Jon Ostenson :    https://franbridgeconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/ https://www.facebook.com/JonOstenson1/ https://twitter.com/Jon_Ostenson https://www.youtube.com/@JonOstensonFBC     ------------------------------  All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/   Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is the founder of Encoraco, a coaching and consulting company that focuses on helping high-achieving entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives design a plan for their lives when they "retire" from their current endeavors. ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------    About my Guest Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons : Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is the founder of Encoraco, a coaching and consulting company that focuses on helping high-achieving entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives design a plan for their lives when they "retire" from their current endeavors. Elizabeth and her team have guided hundreds of founders, lawyers, doctors, and executives as they prepare for and navigate retiring from an intense career. Her first book, "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement" . Elizabeth is also a lawyer, speaker, and consultant. What we Discussed:      - Elizabeth's journey to being a Lawyer and her business now (1 mins) - The Corporate Ladder is not always the way to go (3:30 mins) - How did the name Encore come about (4:45 mins) - When you should start thinking of retirement (6:30 mins) - Working all your life for a Dream that Never happens ( 9 mins) - Spending money makes some people uncomfortable (12 mins) - Mindset in Changing your Career (13:30 mins) - People to use their Skillset when they retire ( 16 mins) - What to do if you realise that you need to keep working and can't afford to Retire (18:45 mins) - Get a Pattern Interrupt (21 mins) - Dont let your life become your job (24 mins) - Dealing with the Serial Entrepreneur (25:45 mins) - Try to have a nice experience for your Last Chapter (28 mins) - How a Coach can guide you (30:30 mins) - Let the client do the thinking (32 mins) - Her Book Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement (34 mins) - What the Offer a Group Coaching ( 37 mins)   Where to find Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons :   https://www.encoraco.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-zelinka-parsons-3b58a52/ ------------------------------  All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/   Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast

This is the 1st Episode of a weekly call with Arnold Beekes where we discuss current events and what we can do to deal with it. We also share game-changing initiatives that contribute to better living for all. About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation). ============ What we Discussed: - Reflecting on a friend Steve Cotter who passed ( 1:45 mins) - Why we started this collaboration (2:30 mins) - Is Geo Engineering causing illness (4:45 mins) - Do not attack those with a Different belief system (10:45 mins) - Challenge Everything ( 12 mins) - Do not let the Ego get in the way (13:50 mins) - The Pros & Cons of Ai ( 16 mins) - A lot of information given to us is a guesstimate (19:30 mins) - The dangers of using technology all the time (22:30 mins) - Are Tarrot Cards useful (25 mins) - Gifted people that can read your past and future (28:45 mins) - The Protests in Romania after the Elections (31 mins) - Lisbon Treaty in Ireland (36 mins)====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/ ===============Donations  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/⁠⁠⁠------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------

Mo Issa is the founder of a building materials business, which he has run for 25 years. He is also the author of 3 books. The Shift explores personal growth concepts like authenticity, vulnerability, and the ego, while his poetry collection, The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary, focuses on his everyday experiences and feelings during his transformation. ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------    About my Guest Mo Issa : Mo Issa is the founder of a building materials business, which he has run for 25 years. He is also the author of 3 books. The Shift explores personal growth concepts like authenticity, vulnerability, and the ego, while his poetry collection, The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary, focuses on his everyday experiences and feelings during his transformation. Mo’s writing has been featured in Elephant Journal and Rebel Society and goes out to thousands through his weekly newsletter. Mo speaks regularly at conferences and workshops, and he has spoken at the TEDx Accra Conference (2015). In 2016, Mo launched a new initiative, The Authenticity Project, which celebrates people fearlessly pursuing their passions by assisting them with a cash prize and a mentorship program. He received his master’s in law from the London School of Economics. He spends his time writing and reading voraciously in philosophy, literature, poetry, and psychology. What we Discussed:      - How to know a good cigar (3:15 mins) - His Midlife shift (6 mins to 8:30 ) - Moving to the UK at 11yrs (8:45 mins) - Personal Development and the tricks they use (11 mins) - His writing journey ( 16 mins) - Having an accident on a skiing trip (20 mins) - Learning to be present in the journey (23 :30 mins) - Taking your eye off the ball in your successful company (28 mins) - His TEDx Talk (30:45 mins) - Being vunerable to his staff (34:45 mins) - How close should you get with Employees (37 mins) - His Humanitarian Work (38:30 mins) - The Shift Book (40:30 mins) - Plans for future books ( 42 mins)   Where to find Mo Issa:   https://www.mo-issa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moshifter/ https://x.com/moissawrites?mx=2 https://www.instagram.com/mo.issa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/moakilissa/ ------------------------------  All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast

Daryl Dittmer is an entrepreneur, recently published author and has been sober for decades. He's here to discuss sobriety, but more importantly, how life can go from a dead-end mess to something you can't imagine in your wildest dreams, inside and out. ------------------ Find a Virtual Assistant at va.world -------------------    Upgrade Your Brain  Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness    ⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/⁠⁠   http://partnerco.world/   All about Roy https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------    Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠  ------------------    About my Guest Daryl Dittmer : After a humble and often tumultuous beginning to his life, Daryl Dittmer has worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years. Having hailed from a blue-collar family and upbringing, work-ethic was instilled early and often. Daryl was put to work as a farm hand at an early age, at $1.50 per hour, and learned the immense value of hard work and long days. Since those days, Daryl has been a carpenter, sales professional, business owner, builder, landlord, real estate investor, and consultant. Now, we’re able to add “author” to that list. Daryl feels very fortunate to have had mentors assist him with his life’s journey and wants nothing more than to pass on what was so graciously given to him. He considers it an honor to be in a position to do that. What we Discussed:      - Daryl's journey from a child (2 mins) - Entrepreneurial from a young age ( 4 mins) - His introduction to addictions ( 9:30 mins) - When he decided to get help from drugs (11:45 mins) - How was it at home while he was on drugs (14 mins) - How he came up with the title of his book (15:30 mins) - When you see your siblings with addictions (19:30 mins) - What caused the 3 kids to have addictions ( 20 mins) - How to go to social events when you are sober ( 22 mins) - What to do if your partner drinks when you are sober ( 25 mins) - His advice to his children about addictions (27 mins) - How does the AA work (29:30 mins) - Should you check a few AA meetings before committing to one (34:30 mins) - How to get a sponsor in AA (36 mins) - What he covers in the book (37 mins)   Where to find Daryl Dittmer:    www.daryldittmer.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095169161814 https://x.com/DarylEDittmer https://www.instagram.com/whenistopfighting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-dittmer-734205294/ ------------------------------ More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠http://www.speakingpodcast.com/⁠⁠   All Social Media + Donations link ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠   https://roycoughlan.com/ Our Facebook Group can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast⁠