No More Mondays

 The working world today is a completely different beast from what it was twenty or thirty years ago. No longer are you expected to stay at one job for decades on end; the modern workforce is flexible, dynamic, and ever-changing. So why is it that when a change in scenery is overdue, so many of us neglect to advocate for ourselves when seeking out a new opportunity?  It's fitting, then, that Joyel Crawford's latest book is titled "Show Your Ask!: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career." We're so happy to have her with us this episode, as she and Angie really get into the nitty-gritty of the shift in mindset needed to make a career pivot or transition successful.  

Today we take a deep dive into the world of health tech with Jennifer Devening. Her most recent startup is a perfect example of how to leverage your personal experience from outside of work to grow your business or career in unique ways. Her experiences as a patient in our healthcare system led her to create an app that will make life easier for every American, especially anyone who has had to deal with the decentralized, chaotic, and dysfunctional nature of our healthcare system on a chronic basis. Tune in and hear all about the founding of YourHealth.app, and how they're making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.

Whose rules are you following? Such a simple question, one that should have a simple answer. But of course, we wouldn't have dedicated almost an hour talking about it if that were the case. Imposter Syndrome is what this episode is all about; how the rules that our culture creates are internalized in destructive ways, leading to all sorts of negative thoughts, feelings, and outcomes. Heather Whelpley is a leading speaker, author, and coach who has dedicated herself to helping others correct this self-harm caused by Imposter Syndrome, and we're so excited to have her on the show. So tune in as we do a deep dive into how we can all help ourselves to overcome the scourge that is Imposter Syndrome.

Learn how introverts can lead successful teams with Kathy Keating, a tech leader. Explore introvert-extrovert dynamics, effective leadership strategies, and setting weekly goals for impact. Discover the power of aligning values for success in the workplace.

Innovation: without it there would be no 'us' as a species. There would be no tool use, no language, nothing recognizable as human anywhere. Innovation is the defining hallmark of our species, and in today's world of constant growth and change, an indispensable tool in the arsenal of the entrepreneur. If that's not obvious enough, John Saunders will help break it down further for you in his repeat visit here at NMM. With examples from his recent foray to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, he'll explain the hows and whys of innovation in the modern workplace and how to get you and your team leading the way through serial innovation.

The highs and lows of entrepreneurship are a constant across any sector, and the film industry is no different. Ben Daniele knows this well, running a successful film company, Scatter Brothers Productions, for over a decade. In addition to his many film accolades, there is another reason we've brought him to the show: he's a blast from (Angie's) past! When he and Angie met in 2009 at the Breckenridge Film Festival, he and his business partner were fresh out of college and already on the fast track to success. Fast-forward to 2022, and Scatter Brothers is on a roll, with a feature film-focused expansion into the Atlanta area and a number of films, tv shows, and commercials under their belt. He's got quite the story to tell about his success and a couple of teasers about what we can expect from them soon.

"Just let go." That's the advice Staci Wright has for entrepreneurs. Who, generally speaking, aren't best known for their laissez-faire attitudes towards the world of business. By surrendering to what life brings you and not trying to force it or mold it into what you think is the "correct" outcome, you will find the path to your own success.   Think that sounds too good to be true? Then listen in as Staci explains otherwise.

The modern American work week can be brutal. Not only are you expected to work long hours for less and less pay, but the benefits aren't always beneficial, and the so-called "vacation time" doesn't stretch nearly far enough. The American Dream just isn't what it used to be... Like so many of us, Craig Severinsen was stuck in the above work rut, and he decided to do something about it: he founded the Built to Scale Framework, a system for growing your business, putting in place systems so that businesses can grow and scale beyond what the founder is capable of on their own. Listen in, and let Craig show you how to live life on your own terms.

We've all been there before: You just nailed that interview, and you head home expecting to get your offer letter/call in the morning. But tomorrow comes and goes, and no call or letter. Then the next day, and the next; what gives? What happened? What did I do wrong? This is the textbook definition of Ghosting, and it's become a problem of pandemic proportion in the modern workplace and dating scene. Dealing with the ghosting epidemic can leave you worn down, beat up, and questioning a lot of things in your life. That's where Gretta comes in. She is the Guru of Ghosting, helping clients and listeners of her podcast deal with the perpetual trauma of the ghosting culture we all live in.  

Modern-day parenting is not easy, especially for working moms. The expectation of sacrificing one's sense of self to the wants and needs of their children is so strong that many feel as if they don't have a choice in the matter. Tracy Bingaman is here to tell you that you do have a choice in the matter. She is a coach and self love guru to over-burdened working moms everywhere, helping others find the work/life balance that they want, and ignoring what is "expected" by society.