Just Get Started

Episode 127 features Ben Bradbury, a brilliant young entrepreneur, Podcast Host, and Content Strategist.Ben's 5 step process to start leveraging Empathetic Communication - https://www.benbradbury.com/blog/empathetic-communicationFind Ben Online:Website: https://www.benbradbury.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbradbury/Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbradbury/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHj9v7pZPU5tAYWVodvlqqAAbout Ben:Ben Bradbury is obsessed with empowering Founders to connect with their customers through empathetic communication. He’s worked with public company CEOs, venture-backed startups, and Amazon-bestselling book launch to create astute messages that connect with the audience's hearts and heads. Ben was previously Head of Operations at Glisser, leading the team's New York Office to their first-ever profitable quarter. He's currently based in the UK after living in Bali for most of 2019 and has a degree in History from the University of Sheffield.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into how I've recognize the importance of practice, and different types of practice, that can help fuel your passions and push your business or projects forward. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear how you all practice and try to improve your craft.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 126 features Tisha Marie Pelletier who is the Chief Experience Officer of Tisha Marie Enterprises inspiring entrepreneurs to get out of their own headspace and make their vision happen through business mentoring, professional speaking, personal brand building, her online course the Startup Entrepreneur Academy, a Startup Business Grant, and her live events.Check out her Personal Brand Building Course -> Sign up here - http://personalbrandbuilderchallenge.com/ Find Tisha Online:Website: http://tishamarie.comLinkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/tishamariepelletierInstagram: http://instagram.com/tishamarieofficialYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXCeuuIM5vTHPEpzMrbXhwFacebook: http://facebook.com/tishamarieenterprisesAbout Tisha:Tisha Marie Pelletier is best known as the authentic girl with a touch of badass by her peers. She is the chief experience officer of Tisha Marie Enterprises inspiring entrepreneurs to get out of their own headspace and make their vision happen through business mentoring, professional speaking, personal brand building, her online course the Startup Entrepreneur Academy, a Startup Business Grant, and her live events. Tisha is also the host of The Success over Struggle Podcast and an author. Her latest book What Are the Odds? A mom shares her good, bad, and what the f*ck moments can be found on Amazon and Audible. Meet Tisha at tishamarie.com to learn more, catch up on her weekly rule of life lessons on her blog, and to schedule a virtual latte.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One Mic Sessions are back and this time I dive into how I've tried to recapture my focus after getting sidetracked back in the summer and hopefully it helps others on their journey to a happier life.Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear what you are focused on.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 125 features Dr. Harvey Castro, Emergency Medical Doctor and President & Co-Founder of Trusted ER.Find Dr. Castro OnlineWebsite: www.harveycastromd.infoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveycastromdTwitter: www.twitter.com/harveycastromdYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVZVspkibK5hGbGdiLpNNBgTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@harveycastromdFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/HarveyCastroMD/About Dr. CastroDr. Harvey Castro was born in NY and raised in Queens, New York. His first job was delivering the New York Times. At age 16, he started his first business selling vitamins. He joined the US Army and was a dental assistant to help pay for college. He attended Texas A&M graduated with a BS/BA in Biomedical Science and Political Science. He went to Medical School at UTMB, Galveston Texas. He began writing books for other medical students as a form to help pay for his medical books. He went to Emergency Medicine Residency in Bethlehem, Pa. He started his own Heart vitamin company. His first job was in Dallas Texas, he created over 30 iPhone Android apps in health care and became a speaker for ACEP ( American College of Emergency Physicians) for health care applications. He was a consultant for health care companies. He is the founder of Trusted ER in DFW. He has the entrepreneurial spirit and passion to help others. His book on Success Reinvention has many of his personal struggles and lessons on how to be successful.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 124 features Adam Mendler, the CEO of the Veloz Group and the host of the Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast.Find Adam Online:Website: www.adammendler.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammendler/Instagram: @adammendlerTwitter: @adammendlerAbout Adam:Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries: Beverly Hills Chairs, the leading seller of refurbished Herman Miller Aeron chairs in the country; Custom Tobacco, a one-of-a-kind e-commerce platform where customers can create fully customized, private-label cigars in real-time; and Veloz Solutions, a technology consulting and software development practice. Adam is also a nationally acclaimed thought leader, writer and speaker on topics including leadership, entrepreneurship and management. Adam is the creator and host of the podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where each week he goes one on one with one of the most successful people in the country on how they got to the top and how listeners can too.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 123 features Advisor, Investor, & Speaker, Brandon Green. Brandon is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the Keller Williams Capital Properties real estate organization in 2006 and together with his partners built it into a regional network of several offices and $2 billion in annual sales.Find Brandon Online:Website: www.brandongreen.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongreen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandongreennowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonagreen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandongreennow About Brandon:Brandon is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the Keller Williams Capital Properties real estate organization in 2006 and together with his partners built it into a regional network of several offices and $2 billion in annual sales.Brandon is now focused on rebuilding small businesses in America by investing in and advising entrepreneurs. He believes by embracing the challenges that have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic we can create a productive and prosperous path forward.Brandon is a member of YPO.org, a global leadership organization where he is the Learning Officer in the US Capital region for 2020/2021. He serves on several non-profit boards including the Washington Master Chorale, Washington's premier classical chorale arts organization. Brandon lives in Washington, DC with his husband who is also a business owner.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 122 features Alexa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Life Unfiltered with Alexa and the Founder of the Be Fearless Summit.Find Alexa Online:Website: https://www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexa_curtis/Be Fearless Summit: https://www.instagram.com/befearlesssummit/About Alexa:Born and raised in small-town Mansfield, Connecticut, Alexa Curtis knew she was different. She didn’t fit into the “normal social mold.” When she entered middle school, all the bullying she endured led her to need an outlet to escape. In 2011, at just 12 years old, she started a fashion blog; A Life in the Fashion Lane. It became a platform for her to express her feelings around everything relating to teens, body image, and mental health.As Curtis evolved as a person, her blog naturally shifted from fashion to discussing sensitive topics that teens and young adults face every day. A Life in the Fashion Lane was changed to Life Unfiltered with Alexa Curtis and became a lifestyle website and podcast for teens & parents discussing topics such as social media and mental health. Not only did Curtis turn her little fashion blog into a full-time lifestyle platform for teens, through cold-pitching, but she also managed to get sponsored by brands like British Airways, T-Mobile, Lands' End, and more.In 2018, Alexa founded the Be Fearless Summit, which is a pop-up summit that appeared at Drexel University on March 15th, 2020. The next summit was slated for April 1, 2020, at UC Berkeley. Sponsors include Headspace, Shake Shack, and Morphe. Curtis has spoken at numerous colleges; Northeastern, UConn, Eastern Connecticut, Rutgers along with high schools – discussing how to be fearless as well as mental health and social media. In October 2018, Curtis spoke alongside Amal Clooney and Serena Williams at Penn Women and in Sept 2018, Curtis added ‘host’ to her arsenal as she launched her own radio show on Radio Disney called “Fearless Every Day” with Alexa Curtis. “Fearless Every Day” was the first of its kind and broke new ground for the Radio Disney brand. Alexa interviewed various guests who shared their journey of overcoming obstacles/challenges and chasing after their dreams. When Curtis is not hard at work, she meditates frequently and makes time for hobbies like cooking and exercising to keep herself grounded. Although she is based in Los Angeles, she spends part of her time on the east coast.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 121 features Founder & CEO of Ignite 360, Rob Volpe, who shares his winding journey from wanting to be an Executive in Television to Founding a company built around Empathy and helping organizations around their consumer strategy.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. He’s finishing his first book, everyday Americans, which explores his own journey to an empathetic understanding of Americans through his ethnographic work. Rob lives in San Francisco with his husband and 3 cats.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 120 features John Colaneri, a Designer, Developer, Children's Book Author, and One of the Cousins on HGTV's Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call, and Cousins Undercover as well as becoming regular special guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Rachael Ray Show.Find John Online:Website: www.johncolaneri.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-colaneri-72a6b413/Twitter: @colanerijohnInstagram: @colanerijohnFacebook: @johncolaneriTVAbout John:In addition to being one of The Cousins on HGTV, John Colaneri stands out as a dynamic business maven in his own right. You've already seen the New Jersey native beef up and bolster homes across the U.S. with his cousin and best bud Anthony Carrino on their multiple hit shows on HGTV. Now their latest endeavors are with the Ellen DeGeneres Digital team in launching original shows. John's journey has seen him build an extraordinary professional acumen along the way.Graduating from Penn State in 2003, he immediately entered the corporate world at Fortune 500 company Fisher Scientific. Within a year, he joined international entity Faital S.P.A. as the United States Operation Manager. From spearheading organization to accounting, he proved instrumental to this OEM speaker manufacturer. John worked for his family construction business starting in 2007 as a senior project manager managing projects that would range from $2 million-$7 million.HGTV came calling in 2011 and offered The Cousins their first show. Over the course of Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call, and Cousins Undercover, this powerful and precise pair saved countless homes with John remaining instrumental to the vision. They moved into the online realm with the funny and fiery cooking show Chill & Grill and a guide to being a guy—MANuscript. In 2015 the duo debuted their much-anticipated show, America's Most Desperate Kitchens. Along the way, they became regular special guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Rachael Ray Show. This led to their first original project with the Ellen Digital team, Grand Design where they surprised viewers by re-creating a room for 1,000 dollars! With the success of their first show the Ellen digital team came calling again and this time it was for an even larger show called The Build Up! The first season debut was in Jan 2019 and the show was a success from the start and has currently over 35 million views across the Ellen digital platforms to become one of their most successful shows of 2019!In 2019 John launched is own development company Lilyshea Development LLC that will focus on high-end residential design and custom spec homes that he is developing and designing in the New Jersey area.The Cousins launched their first children’s book What Can You Do With A Toolbox in September 2018 and from the start it was a #1 seller for Amazon! The book is published by Simon and Schuster and illustrated by Maple Lam. The Cousins are depicted as themselves in the book and hope this will be the first of the series to follow.Beyond these endeavors, John is a highly devoted family man. He and his wife Jennifer have two daughters and live in North Jersey. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, he also hosts his own exercise and wellness channel on YouTube, Colaneri Extreme Fitness.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.