As Told By Nomads

Today's episode is with Thane Marcus. Thane is a former professional golfer turned writer, speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, and coach. He is the host of the Up and Comers Show Podcast and is the author of the book "From Here to There: A Quarter Life Perspective on the Path to Mastery." After competing for 3.5 years as a professional golfer, he is now paving a new career path in the realms of writing, podcasting, modeling, collaborating, and entrepreneurship. He loves learning, people and anything involving risk.He believes that time is our most limited resource and he is passionate about maximizing the time God has given us here on this earth.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeFrom Here to There: A Quarter-Life Perspective On The Path To Mastery Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JG8FWSD/Personal Website: https://www.thanemarcus.com/Instagram: @thanemarcusMasterclass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-your-voice-tickets-52143804523  See acast.com/privacy for pri

Today's episode is with Jeremy Griffin. Jeremy grew up working in construction in Rochester NY for his uncle’s business, Wright Bros. Contractors. Jeremy started working side jobs doing painting and drywall at the age of seventeen. By twenty-one, he was insured as a company and on his own professionally. Along the way Jeremy attended Monroe Community College. He was inspired by a marketing professor to take the plunge and go into the field. By twenty-six, Jeremy transferred to the University of Tampa and finished a marketing degree four years later. Today, his current portfolio of businesses include:Startup Street: https://thestartupstreet.com/Grizzly Targets: https://www.grizzlytargets.com/Dropzone Gunner: https://dropzonegunner.com/He says that he stays so busy so he doesn’t get in trouble and it works most of the time. Catch our episode here or below:Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-your-voice-tickets-52143804523   See acast.com/privacy for

Today's episode is with Teresa Truda. Teresa is an entrepreneur and the expert in e-commerce. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of chozun 途赞 - an ecosystem for travelers to discover, book and access the best personalized local experiences & services powered by proprietary AI & Data Science, driven by crypto & the blockchain.She has been featured in The Age, Sky News and many other publications/ podcasts across Asia for successfully building chozun for Chinese outbound travel market and expanding it across 22 cities in Asia. In addition to that, she has been named one of the World's Top 10 Crypto Experts in 2018 by Cryptocurrency Magazine and was awarded GBC first prize for Female Entrepreneurship across China 2016.She is also a lecturer and tutor at RMIT University, where she gives lectures on Digital Strategy, Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media & Innovation. Teresa has obtained a lot of awards, for example, she has got the GBC first prize for

Today's episode is with twin brothers Coleman and Kennedy Collins. They are the founders of Ohmcoach, a remote fitness coaching service that helps people set personalized fitness goals and keeps them accountable and on track, even when they have hectic schedules. We talk about: How travelers can stay healthy and sane on the road.Why building the right habits is critical to sticking to your fitness routine.How to add before you subtract when changing your diet.Why remote coaching works so well for people who travel for work.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeOhmcoachThe Road Warrior (coming soon)The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with two exceptional gentlemen, Daniel Blum and Brandon Reese. I met these gentlemen when I was a guest on their show and have been fascinated with their mission of building a culture of outliers since then. They are the co-hosts of On the Bus.Daniel Blum is an ex-athlete, entrepreneur, poker player, pedantic, and eternal optimizer. He hails from sunny South Florida where his upbringing had him swinging between the vines of a plethora of hobbies on a regular basis. He graduated University of Florida with a degree in Food & Resource Economics. Award winning at nothing and above average at everything, Daniel is a risk taker and constantly challenging the status quo. He believes that boundaries are meant to be pushed, redefined and then shared.You can find him in Miami incubating businesses and playing online poker whilst pondering life's non-trivial aspects of anthropology, evolution, futurism, nutrition and logistics.Brandon is definition of free-spirited. He is on a never ending qu

Today's episode is with Lin Dai. Lin is the founder of Hooch app, an elite membership and concierge subscription-based app for those seeking next level experiences and exclusive perks worldwide.I found his story interesting because while growing up in communist China, he found that he thought more like a capitalist and got in trouble for it. He eventually followed his entrepreneurship mindset into several endeavors before ultimately landing at Hooch. We dive into his ability to understand his audience across cultures and the intricacies of building relationships.Resource Mentioned In The EpisodeHooch website: https://hooch.co/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Ben Feder. Ben is the former CEO of Take Two Interactive, publisher of the monster-hit video game, Grand Theft Auto, Ben Feder’s hard charging, high-performance business life was seriously impacting his personal and family health. That’s when he made the bold, audacious, and potentially career-ending decision to travel with his family to Bali on an eight-month sabbatical.In Take Off Your Shoes, Feder asks and answers the question: Could he—could anyone—find a way to live a harmonious and balanced life and simultaneously achieve substantial success?  Illuminating and inspiring, Take Off Your Shoes is Feder’s brutally honest and revealing journey of self-rediscovery, his heartfelt attempt to find personal fulfillment and rebuild family relationships before he loses them forever. Our interview covers how Ben:Deepened his connections to his wife and childrenBecame a better father, offering his children a broader worldview and free

Today's episode is with Shabrina Koeswologito. Shabrina is an Indonesian, currently living in New York City to pursue her business idea in the travel space. She started her first overseas trip in 2001, when she was 11 years old. It was a one-month exchange program in Sweden, reputed to be tough. After being exposed to 11 different cultures and living independently for the first time, she became hooked. In her culture, solo traveling is not the norm for women. Often she got ridiculed and rejected by her friends and family. Fast forward to 2016 her blog and writing work led her to continue her master’s degree in Tourism Management in New York University. her travel stories have been published in World Nomads, Thought Catalog, and Thrive Global. In this episode, we discuss:Her solo travel story from Indonesia to pursuing her business ideas in New York CityHow she found her voice and self-worth in New York CityTravel, culture, and woman empowerment in IndonesiaWhat Sustainable touris

Today's episode is with Jeff Hyman. Jeff launched his recruiting career at Heidrick & Struggles and Spencer Stuart, the preeminent global executive search firms. Today, he's Chief Talent Officer at Chicago-based Strong Suit Executive Search. Along the way, Jeff created four companies, backed by $50 million in venture capital. He currently teaches the MBA course about recruiting at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and hosts the five-star Strong Suit Podcast. Jeff has been featured by Inc., Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Business Insider, Bloomberg, and other media outlets.According to Jeff, 90% of business problems are actually recruiting problems in disguise. If you’re filling your company’s vacant positions with B-players, you’re playing with fire. Instead, hire Rockstars (the top 5% of candidates who have the desired competencies and DNA, at the budgeted compensation level) to build an organization with limitless potential. In our episode, we dive into&nb

Today's interview is with Cepee Tabibian. Born a citizen of the world to a Colombian mother and Iranian father in West Virginia, Cepee spent all but 9 months of her childhood growing up in the Lone Star State and proudly considers herself a Native Texan. Although her parents were from South America and the Middle East, her passion for travel didn’t start until high school when she befriended a group of foreign exchange students. Convincing her traditional Iranian father to let her travel solo to the Netherlands for her 17th birthday was no easy feat. Little did they know that his support of her trip to visit a friend would become the most pivotal moment in her life. Her first trip abroad prompted a deep and magical love affair with travel and self-exploration that continues till this day, 21 years later. In our interview, we discussed the following:What sparked her desire to travelHo women over 30 can break free from a life of routine and start a life of travelHow to start working remotelyLiving Abroad a

Today's episode is with Mitchell Levy. Mitchell Levy is the AHA Guy & CEO at AHAthat who empowers thought leaders to share their genius. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. Mitchell is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author with sixty one business books. He’s provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, has advised over five hundred CEOs on critical business issues, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. We dive into how to turn your ideas into a book to boost your thought leadership.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: http://mitchelllevy.com/Writing a book with Think AHA: http://www.thinkaha.com/write-a-book/E-mail: mitchell.levy@thinkaha.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevyTwitter: @HappyAbout  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat

Today's interview is with Dr. Carrie Rose. Dr. Rose is the author of The Completed Course: The Secret To Creating Lasting Impact, Raving Fans, And Increased Profits With Online Courses. Dr. Carrie Rose is an Educator, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Thinkific Expert, and notably one of Huffington Posts Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017.Dr. Carrie Rose is an Educator, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Thinkific Expert, and notably one of Huffington Posts Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017. She is the creator of The Course Creator Method, The Online Course Success Summit, and Course Bots.She holds an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida, wrote her doctoral dissertation on Professional Development, and is best known for her innovative teaching strategies & methodology, her current research is in course completion rates & connecting online course development with The Science of Learning.Currently, she works with entrepreneurs, online markete

Today's interview is with the amazing Karissa Johnson whose incredible story of perseverance is sure to inspire to keep pursuing your dreams. Karissa is a daring explorer, inspiring author, and engaging speaker, Karissa Johnson strives to be a leading advocate for bravery. After being gripped by a devastating stroke at the age of 21, she eventually regained her ability to speak, write, and walk. Her courageous efforts later led her to explore seven continents before the age of 30. An educator by profession, Karissa taught freshmen women at two universities in Saudi Arabia. While teaching in China, she managed to book modeling jobs and wrote for a local magazine. Her story has been featured on Yahoo Finance, the Omaha World-Herald, and several publications worldwide. This newbie blogger has attracted readers from over 60 countries but loves speaking to explorers of all ages right here at home in Nebraska. Her book, 7 Steps to the 7th Continent, has been read on six continents.Resources Mentioned In T

Today's interview is with Jake Kelfer.Jake Kelfer is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and a lifestyle entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which features NBA draft prospects in a secondary draft combine. As a high energy inspirational speaker, he is on a mission to elevate and motivate millions of people to achieve their definition of success. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, USA Today, Bleacher Report, and many other media outlets.We discuss all things networking, how we met, his speaking career and how to elevate.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeBook: https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Your-Network-Extraordinary-Relationships/dp/1721784705Website: http://www.jakekelfer.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Lucas Conley. Lucas Conley is the co-author of Legacy in the Making, a writer with The Legacy Lab, the author of Obsessive Branding Disorder, and the co-author of The Method Method. A former researcher for The Atlantic and staff writer for Fast Company, he has written for The Boston Globe, ESPN Magazine, SPIN, and The Wall Street Journal Magazine. Conley has appeared on The Colbert Report, ABC World News, CNN’s BookTV, NPR, and at South by Southwest.Conley and his co-author Mark Miller noticed a disturbing trend: In a world increasingly fixated on short-term results, more and more leaders and brands are ignoring their long-term interests. They saw a lot of reasons for this kind of hyperactive short-term thinking, which they delve into at length in their book, Legacy in the Making: Building a Long-Term Brand to Stand Out in a Short-Term World, but what interested them the most was a third group of leaders and bra

Today's interview is with Abby Falik, the founder & CEO of Global Citizen Year, a for-purpose social venture on a mission to make it normal for kids to choose a bridge year after high school: an experience that builds self-awareness, global skills and grit – the foundations for success in college, and beyond. Their core program gives high school graduates from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to spend a “bridge year” living and working in a foreign country —learning a new language, navigating a new culture, asking big questions, clarifying their life purpose, and building real-world life skills — before jumping into college.If you’re curious about travel, social change, entrepreneurship, or just love stories about people who have figured out how to take big ideas and make them a reality, you will want to check out this episode. Resource Mentioned In The EpisodeGlobal Citizen Year: http://globalcitizenyear.org/  See acast.com/privacy for privac

Today's episode is with Johnson Emmanuel. Johnson is the founder and CEO, Clients Attraction, a digital marketing agency that helps coaches, consultants, professional service providers and others, create, package and launch high ticket offers, identify their best paying clients and build a unique marketing and sales system that consistently attract their clients so they can scale their revenue super fast.In addition to talking about his story, we discussed:How To Package & launch High Ticket Program That Attracts Your Ideal clientsHow To Consistently Attract & Close High Ticket Offers By Offering To Help People For Free.How To Build A Dynamic Marketing & Sales Funnel That Converts High Ticket Clients Consistently While Building Goodwill in your marketplaceResources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: clientsattraction.comTwitter: @iamjohnsonemmaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnsonokorie   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with my best friend, Gahmya Drummond-Bey. If you're passionate about education and making an impact in the world, you won't wanna miss this episode. Gahmya is a global curriculum designer, education activist, TED & 3 time TEDx speaker and she has taught everywhere from orphans in Turkmenistan to North Korean refugees.In our episode, we discuss how and why she is intent on creating widely-implemented educational curriculums that transcend international boundaries. We also dive into her back story and why she believes that you should follow your curiosity instead of your passions.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: https://www.evolvedteacher.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvedteacher/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gahmyateacher Poem on following your curiosity: https://tayorockson.com/blog/Follow%20Your%20Curiosity  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with Adam Lewis Walker. He is on a mission to inspire a million entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to rise up and to pursue their ultimate lifestyle and create a legacy. He loves engaging people to act on their TRUE potential. His true path is to guide those who decide to only accept the best, the best for themselves in all aspects of their lives.As a former teacher for 10 years, Adam Lewis Walker decided to break away from the traditional classroom setting and life as a career professor in order to teach people more about success rather than academics. With an extensive background in teaching and a lot of hard work, Adam is now a best selling author and keynote speaker, a mentor and coach for entrepreneurs, and founder of the Awaken Your Alpha podcast. We discuss his new book Awaken Your Alpha and why he feels like it's his legacy piece.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeBook: http://www.ayalpha.com/book/TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUFnhzx21O0Website:&n

Today's episode is with Tiffany Pham. Tiffany is the founder of Mogul which has been praised by Sheryl Sandberg as the #1 millennial platform.  The platform enables millions of women, across 196 countries, to connect, share information, and access knowledge. Tiffany created a global technology and media empire by the age of 27. In her new book, You Are Mogul, she writes about the new rules for following your passions and forging your own path in an age of disruption. She chronicles her path to becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs of her generation, and offers specific, actionable advice that covers everything from overcoming self-doubt, to pursuing side-hustles, to crushing it at life and work by over-delivering, all while remaining your authentic self. You will learn how to negotiate job promotions, secure and balance multiple career roles, hire and manage teams, and become a mogul yourself. The book also features strategies and insights from ten of the most po