Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits

Katie Richardson helps CEO's Step Into Their Power + Achieve Greatness W/O Sacrificing Family, Faith or Health.In this transformative episode of the Head Smacked Podcast, Katie Richardson, a trailblazing designer and entrepreneur, reveals how her journey from obscurity to international success was fueled by creativity, resilience, and an unwavering belief in her unique vision. Discover how Katie's innovative thinking and design expertise led to the creation of a revolutionary infant product that skyrocketed from near failure to global acclaim, transforming her from a self-described "invisible" creator into a celebrated industry leader. Tune in to uncover the pivotal moments and powerful insights that define Katie's inspiring quest to merge personal fulfillment with professional triumph.Episode SummaryKatie Richardson, a successful entrepreneur and executive coach, shares her journey of self-discovery and finding her passion in industrial design.She discusses the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and taking bold steps towards pursuing one's dreams.Katie also talks about the creation of her multimillion-dollar company and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasizes the power of solving problems and using one's talents to make a difference in the world.Katie Richardson shares her journey of starting her business and the challenges she faced in balancing her personal and professional life. She talks about the importance of validation and how a chance encounter with a store owner changed the direction of her life.Katie also discusses the challenges she faced as her business grew and how she had to redefine success and create a balanced life. She now helps executives find balance and create healthy lifestyles. Katie Richardson shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and finding a new operating system for success.She emphasizes the importance of aligning your desires, purpose, and identity to create an unstoppable business. Katie encourages entrepreneurs to pause, reflect, and answer deep questions about what they truly want and who they are. By doing so, they can build a solid foundation and overcome the overwhelm and burnout of hustle culture.She also highlights the power of encouragement and the role it plays in transforming lives.Link: https://katierichardson.comSend us a textPaul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.Headsmack Website

Josh Forti shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses the difference between being a business owner and an entrepreneur, emphasizing the love for chaos and problem-solving that defines entrepreneurs. Josh highlights the importance of knowing oneself and delegating tasks that are not in line with one's strengths. He also shares his experience working with a coach who helped him gain clarity on his identity and purpose. This clarity led to significant growth in his business, including a hundred thousand dollar day. After having a moment of clarity about his identity, Josh Forti realized that he needed to fix his personal life before focusing on his business. He got married, pivoted his business to work with a few big clients, and reconnected with his faith. Shutting down his business and recommitting his life to Christ led to more peace, alignment, and success. Now, Josh focuses on the Golden Mic Method, which is a framework for service providers to amplify their values and build relationships through podcasts. He believes that relationships, mutual benefit, and consistency are key to powerful connections. The Golden Mike podcast is about creating a place where people can connect on values, understand each other at a deep level, and make each other's lives better. It is for anyone who values relationships and wants to connect with like-minded people. The podcast is not for those who have impure intentions or ulterior motives. The key to turning podcasting into a profitable business is to sell to wealthy clients who have more money than time. By offering a service that solves their problems, you can make a significant impact and earn life-changing money. The Golden Mike method focuses on building relationships, connecting on values, and providing mutual benefit.Link: http://www.joshforti.com/Send us a textPaul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.Headsmack Website

Chad is a business coach and launch strategist who has helped over 5000 people launch their online coaching businesses.Chad Thibodeaux, a business coach and launch strategist, shares his journey from being a pastor to finding his true passion. He emphasizes that failure is an event, not a person, and that necessary endings can lead to new opportunities. Chad discusses the importance of shifting one's perspective and not tying their identity to their past roles. He highlights the significance of doing what brings happiness and fulfillment, regardless of the career path. Chad's story serves as a reminder to embrace change and pursue one's true calling. Chad Thibodeaux shares his journey as an entrepreneur and how failure shaped his life. He emphasizes the importance of embracing one's strengths and not being afraid to start and quit projects. Chad also discusses the difference between an entrepreneur and a business owner, highlighting the visionary nature of entrepreneurs. He provides insights into launching a business, focusing on identifying the problem, agitating it, offering a solution, and making an offer. Chad encourages entrepreneurs to take action and not get stuck in overthinking or small tasks. Chad Thibodeaux shares valuable insights on starting and growing an online coaching business. He emphasizes the importance of making it easy for people to enter your sphere and work with you. He advises focusing on the big things that matter, such as identifying the problem, understanding what prospects have tried, leveraging your skills to solve the problem, and making an offer. Chad also discusses the concept of prototyping and launching your business idea to test the market demand. He highlights the significance of staying focused and avoiding distractions from tools and technology. Chad provides a framework of four buckets: launch, pubescent, scalability, and authority, which guide the growth of a business. He shares strategies for generating engagement on social media and qualifying your audience.Links:Launchit.onlinehttp://www.teachaitome.com (code: HEADSMACK24)Send us a textPaul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.Headsmack Website

In this conversation, Paul Povolni interviews Phyllis, also known as the Ghetto Country Brandmother, about her journey from running a barbecue business to becoming a personal branding strategist. Phyllis shares how she transitioned from being Mrs. Mista in the barbecue industry to finding her passion in personal branding. She emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and building a personal brand that aligns with one's values and goals. Phyllis also discusses the need for entrepreneurs to have an exit strategy and consider the long-term sustainability of their businesses. She highlights the significance of building a brand that can be sold or passed on to future generations. Phyllis Williams Strawder, also known as Brandma, discusses the importance of personal branding and how it can be a game-changer for individuals. She emphasizes the need to separate personal branding from personal life and to align it with business branding. Phyllis shares her process of contemplation, setting objectives, dedication, and ethics to develop a personal brand. She also highlights the significance of positioning a personal brand and building barriers, broadcasting the right message, and bridging the gap with the audience. Phyllis encourages authenticity and genuine connection with the audience while endorsing the business brand.Send us a textPaul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.Headsmack Website

Keith Thibodeaux, known as Little Ricky from the show I Love Lucy, shares his experiences and memories from his time on the show.He talks about how he got the role and the close relationship he had with the cast, including Lucy and Desi.Keith also discusses the innovative filming techniques used on the show and the importance of having the right people in place to create a successful production.Keith Thibodeaux, former child actor known for his roles in 'I Love Lucy' and 'The Andy Griffith Show,' shares his journey from acting to music and dance.He discusses the pressure and excitement of performing live on television and the lasting impact of these iconic shows.Thibodeaux also talks about his transition to a rock band and his struggles with depression and addiction. He shares how his faith in God transformed his life and led him to establish Ballet Magnificat, a Christian ballet company.Thibodeaux's story is a testament to the power of following one's passions and using talents for God's glory.Send us a textPaul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.Headsmack Website

Welcome to the Headsmack Podcast my name is Paul PovolniJoin us every week as we have candid conversations with misfits, mavericks, trailblazers, dreamers, and world-changers.Hear individuals who may have stumbled and fumbled and found their own path and aren't afraid to share the aha moments that changed the course of their lives.Get ready for conversations that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even give you a spark of inspiration that will change everything.Send us a textPaul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.Headsmack Website