HawkeTalk

You’d be hard-pressed to find an industry with more problems than journalism in today’s divided landscape.Where the average person might shrug and bemoan the decline of the news media…A successful entrepreneur sees that same problem as an opportunity.That’s how Jessica Yellin became the Founder of News Not Noise, a news platform where stories help the audience make sense of the world, rather than helping them find new enemies within it.In this episode, we discuss:The importance of speaking up about your goalsWhy clear information is empowering for the audienceThe issue with the current news media and how News Not Noise addresses it   For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today has experienced some of the highest highs and lowest lows in his fight against addiction: Running across the Sahara desert, going to federal prison, and learning the lesson — life isn’t a dress rehearsal; you only get one shot. We speak with Charlie Engle, Global ultra-endurance athlete and the founder of the 5.8 Global Adventure Series, about his journey through obsession and the life lessons he’s excited to share.In this episode, we discuss:Charlie’s history of addictionThe impact of a huge lifestyle changeRunning across the Sahara, narrated by Matt DamonThe lessons learned in prison  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It takes 3 things to succeed in life.Passion for what you do, the work ethic to pull it off…And understanding that no one succeeds alone.These are what today’s guest, Chris Klug, learned after he managed to bounce back from being the recipient of a life-saving organ donation to become a three-time snowboarding Olympian and Founder of the Chris Klug Foundation.In this episode, we discuss:Why Chris fell in love with snowboarding in the sport’s infancyHow Chris was able to recover from his transplant surgery and medal in the next olympics Chris’ struggle thanking his donor’s family and why he ultimately started a foundation for organ donation For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting a brand can be a scary endeavor. Sometimes, however, it’s the hurdles that come after the launch that test your limits. Leaving behind their careers at ColourPop, our two guests tell us their success story and the struggles of being an entrepreneur.Jordynn Wynn and Sharon Pak, Co-Founders at INHHair, share their story of working together, going from competitors to collaborators, and the struggles they’ve faced since the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we discuss:Jordynn and Sharon’s backgrounds & time at ColourPopThe struggles of starting a brand Navigating brand ups and downs after launch    For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s no secret that if you want to succeed in life, you have to be willing to work for it.Work ethic is often seen as a product of a good upbringing or even something innate…But sometimes, nothing will light a fire under your ass like loss — the realization that you alone are responsible for taking care of the people you love.That realization hit Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder of Morning Brew, at a young age when the loss of his father spurred him to take charge of his family’s income — and it still drives him today, despite his many career successes.  In this episode, we discuss that incredible career, including:How a dearth of good content for business students inspired AlexHow a horrible first boss led Alex to find his creative passion Why Alex took the risk of leaving a stable job to found a startup For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamal Hill, Paralympic Swimmer and President of Swim Up Hill , was born to be a swimmer. By the age of 8, he was already winning more medals and trophies than anyone else in his age group. However, at 10 years old, his life was turned upside down. He was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a hereditary disease that damages the nerves in the arms and legs. For a while, swimming was off the table. But his parents raised him to believe that there were no limits to what he could accomplish, and that if he worked hard at something, he would 100% become better at it.  He did work hard, and in 2021, he won the bronze medal in swimming at the Paralympics in Tokyo.   In this episode, we discuss:Growing up a swimming prodigyRelearning how to use his bodyOvercoming shame and fear around disabilitiesHis experience at the Paralympics     For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a company forecasts a bright and optimistic future for themselves, we call it their vision. So why, when a person does the exact same, do we call it a fantasy? The truth is, every success story began as a success fantasy — and we should all be writing ours down. That’s how Noah Kagan , Founder of AppSumo , did it — and his long string of entrepreneurial and career successes are testament to the power of giving yourself permission to achieve your wildest dreams.He joins the show to discuss how he achieved his, including:Why success comes from being unafraid to ask for thingsWhy the best business ideas come from solving your own problemsHow to overcome the fears holding most people back from living the story they really want to tell   For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your life consists of a series of interconnected systems. And you get to design each one of them to propel you toward your ideal life. Rob Dyrdek , founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, a full-service venture studio, explores this idea in his upcoming book, The Machine Mindset. In this episode, Rob and Erik chat about... How his sister's boyfriend helped launch Rob's legendary skateboarding careerThe story behind how Rob founded Orion TrucksPitching his way onto MTVHow Rob learned to start at the end  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a kid, he had dyslexia and a speech impediment. He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t read.That made for a difficult childhood.But as a result, he spent a lot of time studying others and developing a sixth sense for human nature — a skill which, in adulthood, made him into one of the top real estate agents in the world.Who am I talking about?I’m talking about Aaron Kirman , President International Luxury Estates at Compass . Aaron’s company has sold some of the biggest listings in history, and today, they rake in $8 billion in sales.In this episode, we discuss:Breaking into empty luxury homes as a youth and pretending to sell themWhy real estate came so naturallyMaking the jump to luxury real estateWhy knowing what you want is the key to successCheck out Aaron’s luxury real estate listings at AaronKirman.com . For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choosing film or business as a career can be challenging — marrying the two? A different kind of challenge altogether. To be successful at both requires equal enthusiasm, time management, and an eye for the right kind of opportunities. Fueled by inspirational parents and a drive to invest in early state companies, our guest Patrick Schwarzenegger , Strategic Investor & Advisor, joins the show to discuss his successes, strategies, and plans for the future. In this episode, we discuss:Patrick’s upbringing Entrepreneurial & film aspirations Sharing advice with the audience For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.