The Stride Forward Show

This episode of the Stride Forward Show podcast features Anna Burgess Yang, a freelance writer and workflow consultant. Connect with Anna:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabyang/Connect with Strider:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstrider/https://www.thomaskstrider.com

Join the captivating interview with organic marketing expert Lara Acosta as she shares strategies for creating engaged communities, prioritizing mental health on social platforms, and evolving marketing strategies in the Gen Z era. Explore insights on leveraging the LinkedIn playbook for business growth, balancing selfies with valuable content, and building a creator business from scratch with minimal resources.

This episode of the Stride Forward Show Podcast features Pia Leichter, an award-winning creative director and founder of the Kollektiv Studio. Pia is a certified coach, who writes about lifestyle design and building an all-new future for yourself.In our conversation we cover getting unstuck through mindfulness, utilizing creativity to unleash your full potential, and how to spark true change by listening to your inner voice.Connect with Pia:Twitter: https://twitter.com/pialeichter?s=20Website: https://kollektiv.studioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kollektiv__studio/Connect with Strider:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstrider/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasKStriderWebsite: https://www.thomaskstrider.com/newsletter

This episode of the Stride Forward Show Podcast features Christine Gritmon, an expert on personal branding strategy, storytelling, and keynote speaking. Christine Gritmon empowers professionals to step into their personal brands in a bigger, bolder way on social media. In our conversation, we discuss:How to establish authority, while still putting your face firstWhich type of person on social is most likely to become a clientHow to go from generalist to a niche expertConnect with Christine:Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgritmonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegritmon/Website: https://www.gritmon.comConnect with Thomas Strider:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstrider/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasKStriderWebsite: https://www.thomaskstrider.com

Sales and mindset coach Hayden Flohr shares their A -> B business model that earns $200k+. They discuss selling effectively through content and the importance of following your energy in business. They also explore the role of mindset in successful entrepreneurship and the use of human design. The podcast touches on the journey of self-discovery, monetizing a blog, transitioning to coaching, and the experimental mindset in creating offers. They also discuss the importance of having a strong voice and taking a stance in your content.

This episode of the Stride Forward Show Podcast features Carina Belmonte, a personal branding and storytelling coach. Carina is an Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn creator who specializes in helping people grow the courage to share their story online, and do so in the most effective way possible.In this episode, Carina and I discuss:How to start showing up online as your true selfWhy the power of your story and personality is crucial to online growthThe right mindset around building a personal brandConnect with Carina:www.CarinaBelmonte.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinabelmonte/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinabelmonte/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carina.personalbrandingcoachConnect with Strider:www.thomaskstrider.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstrider/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasKStriderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomaskstrider/

This episode of the Stride Forward Show Podcast features Brian Gallagher, a former investment banker turned corporate escape artist. Brian is a Instagram and LinkedIn creator and multi-time entrepreneur, who now specializes in helping people establish a plan to leave their corporate job and work themselves. Brian’s expertise is in financial planning, coaching, and social media marketing.In this episode, Brian and I discuss:1) How to quickly determine if the corporate world is right for you2) Tips to get into top tier financial shape so you can work on your own3) How to properly leverage content to get consistent leadsConnect with Brian:Download his eBook, Take the leap: https://www.simplemanguide.com/ebookFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplemanguide/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandgallagher/Connect with Strider:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstriderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomaskstriderWebsite: www.thomaskstrider.com

Today's episode features Grace Lancer, a branding strategist and business coach who specializes in helping people find their Unique Selling Proposition (USP). Grace has an amazing story, from overcoming toxic workplaces to figuring out her own USP as a coach. She's lighting up the content game right now, and in this conversation we discuss:How to create content that resonates with your audienceHow to work place toxic cultures and negativity onlineHow to find and define your own USPThanks for listening, and if you enjoyed, please consider giving the podcast a review.Connect with Grace:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracelancer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracelancercoaching/Connect with Strider:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstrider/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomaskstrider/Website: https://www.thomaskstrider.com/coaching

In this episode of the Stride Forward Show, I sit down and talk with incredible writer and AI whisperer, Rob Lennon.Rob is best known for 2 things: rapidly growing a Twitter audience and being an expert with AI tools. But he's also done some other amazing things, such as written and published 45 fiction books and worked at tech startups for over 45 years.In our conversation we discuss exciting upcoming AI hosted podcast Mind Meets Machine, how to grow an audience on social media FAST, and how building an audience impacts your day-to-day life.Connect with Rob:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thatroblennonGet AI Content Reactor: https://aicontentreactor.comListen to Mind Meets Machine: https://pages.roblennon.xyz/mmm-debutConnect with Strider:Linkedin: https://www.thomaskstrider.com.Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomaskstriderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomaskstriderWebsite: https://www.thomaskstrider.com

In this episode of the Stride Forward Show, I sit down and talk with Instagram and LinkedIn creator, Blair Sharp. Blair is a freelance writer, with a focus on mental health, parenting, and sobriety.In our discussion, we talk about:How our past experiences should lead us to the current careerMethods to stop overthinking content creationTips for early stage freelancersThanks for listening, and if you enjoyed, please consider giving the Stride Forward show a 5 star review!Connect with Strider:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskstriderwww.instagram.com/thomaskstriderwww.thomaskstrider.com