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Episode 216 features Maria Brito, CEO of Maria Brito, LLC, Art Advisor, Curator & Author.Her new book, “How Creativity Rules The World” (HarperCollins March 15, 2022) can be found here - https://www.mariabrito.com/bookFind Maria Online:Website: mariabrito.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrito-nyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabrito_nyTwitter: https://twitter.com/MariaBrito_NYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaBritoNYAbout Maria:Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela.Brito has been selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World and she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world.She has written for publications such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the University of Houston, Texas. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies and, in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art.In 2019 she created and hosted "The "C" Files with Maria Brito", a TV and streaming series for PBS's new station "ALL ARTS".Maria and her projects have been featured extensively in national and international publications including The New York Times Style Section, T: The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, W Magazine, ELLE Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Time Magazine, New York Magazine, The New York Observer, The Daily Beast, The Economist, Interview Magazine, VOGUE and more.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 215 features Andrew Bowker, a Product Manager at IBM. Andrew shares his experiences with aspiring product managers on Linkedin about how to build side products to break into the same.Find Andrew Online:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bowker/About Andrew:After graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Andrew went straight into.... you guessed it....not mechanical engineering.Instead, he joined a nonprofit org where he learned a ton about frugality, leadership, trust, and what it means to be a team player. He'd then go on to join startups in RDU before going back to school for technology commercialization. While in school, he tried and failed to launch 3 different products but leveraged his experience to break into the competitive field of Product Management in Big Tech. Now Andrew shares his experiences with aspiring product managers on Linkedin about how to build side products to break into the same.On the weekends, you'll catch Andrew at the park with his dog and daughter, at the with his wife, or at the NC State football tailgate.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 214 brings back former guest Rob Volpe to discuss his new book, “Tell Me More About That - Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation At A Time" and a variety of topics around Empathy and its importance in our society today.Find his new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Tell-More-About-That-Conversation/dp/1774580896/ Find Rob Online:Website: www.ignite-360.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe/ Instagram: @i360sparksAbout Rob:Rob founded Ignite 360 to deliver actionable strategy, grounded in meaningful consumer insights, presented through story and creative ways that drive results. As CEO, he leads a team of insights, strategy, and creative professionals serving the world’s leading brands across a range of industries.Rob is recognized as a thought leader in the role of empathy in marketing and the workplace. He frequently talks on the topic, is cited in media, and writes about building and applying empathy. Rob launched his first book, “Tell Me More About That - Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation At A Time", in February 2022. Rob lives in San Francisco with his husband and 3 cats.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 213 brings back former guest Sara Miltenberger, Sustainability Consultant and Owner of Restore Media & Strategy, to discuss all things sustainability and how we can all consider a different approach to becoming more sustainable in our own lives.Find Sara Online:Website: https://www.makeclimatecool.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smiltenberger/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeclimatecool/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/makeclimatecool/About Sara:Sara Miltenberger has made a name for herself in the sustainability world of science and technology for the past eight years. A Forbes Under 30 Scholar, one of her biggest passions is utilizing creativity and communication to make sustainability a positive experience for client programs.Her clients have included small to large businesses around the world that are looking for help with telling stories that marry science and strategy around life cycle analysis, supply chain, and employee education.She has assisted clients with developing energy solutions and installing solar arrays and EV charging. In addition, Sara has helped clients receive awards and certifications with B Corp, Ecovadis, and 1% for the Planet.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 212 features Dustin Brady a Middle-Grade Children's Book Author widely known for his Trapped In A Video Game and Escape From A Video Game series.His new book in his Escape From A Video Game series launches in April 2022. Pre-Order hereFind Dustin Online:Website: dustinbradybooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustinbradybooksAbout Dustin:Dustin Brady writes funny, action-packed books for kids who think they hate reading. Although he regularly gets locked out of his own accounts for forgetting passwords, Dustin still remembers the Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Genie code for infinite lives. It’s SLXPLOVS. Dustin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, kids, and a small dog named Nugget. His Trapped in a Video Game series has sold over one million copies.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 211 features Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network.Celsius Network has built the first digital wallet that earns interest on 30 crypto assets. The App serves as a wallet platform to deposit assets, earn Interest Income and take out 1% dollar loans from the top 14 Blockchains. The wallet enables a new set of financial services that charge no fees yet pay 80% of interest income revenues back to the depositors and the underserved global population. We launched the service and the CEL Token in April 2018 and since then have provided over $6B in loans and have over $600m in AUM (Assets Under Management).Find Alex Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MashinskyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashinsky/Find Celsius Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelsiusNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelsiusNetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celsiusnetwork/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/celsiusnetworkYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3yZY7UVs-zPKBuyNuPinbQMedium: https://blog.celsius.network/........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 210 features Lexi Godlewski, a former guest of the Podcast (ep.135), Marketing Strategist & Success Coach. We spend most of the interview talking about her recent decision to move from New York to Hawaii and all of the emotions and changes that came along with it. This is such a great conversation around recognizing your feelings, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking calculated risks to help lead you down a path toward happiness.Find Lexi Online:Text Her: 518-217-4552Website: www.lexigodlewski.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexigodlewski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexigodlewskiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexigodlewski/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexigodlewskiAbout Lexi:Lexi Godlewski is a heart-centered Marketing Strategist and Success Coach who helps experts transform into Soultrepreneurs! She's also the podcast host of "Building My Empire", which documents her journey as she builds her business from the ground up and gives listeners the secrets to creating a profitable business while experiencing the richness of life.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm back with another solo "One Mic Session" to share all about the Social Media Detox I did for the entire month of January 2022 and what I learned through the process. This time around was much different than the one I did in 2020 and I hope there are some good takeaways to help you navigate your upcoming journey in 2022 and beyond!........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 209 features Miracle Olatunji, a public speaker, content creator, entrepreneur, nonfiction writer, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact. She is the founder of OpportuniMe, a mission-driven company that helps people and organizations to realize and reach their full potential.Find Her Book Here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641372664/Her Personal Finance Coaching & Keynote speeches - https://www.miracleolatunji.com/servicesFind Miracle Online:Website: https://www.miracleolatunji.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miracleolatunji/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miracleolatunji/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirolatunjiMedium: https://miracleolatunji.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiracleEOlatunji/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miracle.olatunjiAbout Miracle:Miracle Olatunji is a public speaker, content creator, entrepreneur, nonfiction writer, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact. She is the founder of OpportuniMe, a mission-driven company that helps people and organizations to realize and reach their full potential. She is also building Her Wallet Media, an inclusive and shame-free platform to help women build their net worth, network, and self-worth. Miracle attends Northeastern University where she’s pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.Miracle has been honored as a "Young Futurist and Game-changer" by The Root Magazine, one of the "25 Under 25” by BostInno Magazine, and one of the “20 Under 40: Young Shapers of Business and Entrepreneurship’ by Britannica. Miracle is also the 2021 recipient of the Earl Nightingale Scholarship by the National Speakers Association Foundation. Her work has also been featured in Forbes, Technical.ly, The CEO Library, The Female Lead, and other publications.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 208 features Daniel Stillman, an Executive Coach and Conversation Designer, and the host of the Conversation Factory Podcast.Check out Daniel's 2022 Online Facilitation Master ClassSign up to be kept in the loop at https://theconversationfactory.com/online-facilitation-masterclassFind Daniel Online:Website: https://www.danielstillman.com/Website: https://theconversationfactory.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielstillman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dastillmanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWq-kTusFz_n9e_x3AJfFjwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconversationfactoryMedium: https://daniel-stillman.medium.com/About Daniel:Daniel Stillman designs conversations for a living and insists that you do, too. He works with organizations like Google, Nike, and Visa to help them frame and sustain productive dialog, deepen their facilitation skills, and coach them through the innovation process. He also hosts The Conversation Factory podcast where he interviews leaders, changemakers, and innovators on how they design the conversations in their work and lives.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.