As Told By Nomads

The Art of Enough with Becky HallToday's episode is with Lenore Becky Hall. Becky Hall is an EMCC registered senior practitioner executive coach, leadership consultant and facilitator with over 20 years’ experience working with senior leaders and executive teams around the globe.  In Becky’s most recent book, The Art of Enough, she explores the unprecedented expectations we put on ourselves in our modern world which have given rise to an increasing epidemic of burnout and stress. Becky offers practical advice and thought leadership to teach us how to reach a state of being that is a springboard to a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life.Connect with Becky Hall:Becky's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-hall-067a6110/The Art of Enough Book: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Enough-build-balanced-flourishing/dp/1788602897/Becky's Business and Services: https://presence.uk.net/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo’s Website: https://tayorock

Investing in Diversity and Innovation with Lenore Champagne BeirneToday's episode is with Lenore Champagne Beirne. Lenore is is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a Black woman-led fund and strategic advisory firm. Bright Ventures is on a mission to build the next generation of the inclusive economy through coaching, community, and capital. By mentoring ambitious leaders, fostering a supportive network of problem-solvers, and investing in innovative ventures and diverse and underrepresented founders through their fund, Bright Ventures is holistically dismantling barriers to inclusion across the economic ecosystem.Today, we are going to be discussing how to embark on the journey to your authentic self personally and professionallyConnect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/Founder Submission Fo

Journey to Your Authentic Self with Paru RadiaToday's episode is with Paru Radia. Paru is rare! Most people fall into one camp as either left brained or right brained. Paru, however, has always mixed her logical side with her creative side to thrive while navigating challenging environments, whether it be in the corporate world or as a founder and entrepreneur.Becoming a C-Suite Whisperer® and Execution Ninja was a natural path for Paru as she has a keen understanding of the corporate world having been both an employee and a consultant, holding multiple senior level positions and working with senior executives at British Airways, King and Spalding, Stroock, Indeed, Vornado, Square, and Planned Parenthood to name a few. This experience is what led to the formation of her business — having gained immeasurable Insights working with many different personalities across industries, functions, countries and cultures it has given her the ability to cut through the noise to help her clients crystalize their goals

Creating Human-Centered Workplaces with Angela R. HowardToday's episode is with Angela R. Howard. Angela is a changemaker and expert in workplace culture transformation. As the founder of Call for Culture, she focuses on creating human-centered workplaces that support thriving businesses and empowered employees. Her approach is data-driven and grounded in psychological principles, emphasizing long-term sustainable change. Angela is known for her ability to navigate the intersection of employee personal interest and organizational health, driving impactful outcomes at every level.Connect with Angela R. Howard:Angela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarhowardconsulting/Call For Culture: https://callforculture.com/Call For Culture Event: https://callforculture.com/culture-impact-labAngela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelarhowardcfc/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo’s Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Ta

How to Develop Wellness at Work with Lívia de Bastos MartiniToday's episode is with Lívia de Bastos Martini. Lívia is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in wellness and employee health strategies. As an expert in corporate wellness, she has been instrumental in developing and implementing programs that enhance employee well-being and productivity. With a background that spans various aspects of wellness and health management, Lívia brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into how businesses can foster healthier work environments. Let's dive into a conversation about the future of workplace wellness and the impact of physical activity on both personal health and corporate healthcare costs.Connect with Lívia de Bastos Martini:Physically Active Employees Can Reduce Company Healthcare Costs by 35%: https://gympass.com/en-us/blog/gympass-news/physically-active-employees-reduce-healthcare-costs/The Hidden Cost of Workplace Inflexibility: New Gympass Research Reveals a ‘Mismatch Problem’ Threatening

Bridging Intuition and Science with Dr. Liz Letchford Today's episode is with Dr. Liz Letchford. Dr. Letchford is a mentor, coach, clinician, researcher, and artist with a background in sports medicine and a PhD in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science. She focuses on health and movement through emotional wellness, combining science and intuition to help people understand their physical, mental, and emotional health. Her work currently emphasizes the impact of relationships on the nervous system. Dr. Letchford guides individuals towards wellness and vitality, residing in Santa Barbara and offering a transformational movement practice called Body Church. Connect with Dr. Liz Letchford:Dr. Letchford's website: https://www.lizletchford.com/Dr. Letchford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizletchford/Body Church: https://www.bodychurch.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo’s Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on

Discovering Mobile Home Park Investing with Charlotte DunfordToday's episode is with Charlotte Dunford. She is the driving force behind Johns Creek Capital. With her expertise in the real estate investment landscape, Charlotte has established herself as a prominent figure, managing an impressive $5 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) across 27 Mobile Home Parks.Connect with Charlotte Dunford:Johns Creek Capital, LLC: https://johnscreekcapital.com/Charlotte's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-d-a03139189/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo’s Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-col

Discovering Identity and Turnkey Real Estate Investing with Matt BowlesToday's episode is with Matt Bowles. Matt Bowles co-founded Maverick Investor Group in 2007 as a fully-remote real estate brokerage to help you buy "turnkey" rental properties in the best U.S. real estate markets from anywhere. Matt and his co-founders at Maverick have helped individual real estate investors buy over $100 million in residential investment property across 15 U.S. States.Matt has been featured in major national media and was named one of the “Top 50 Real Estate Opinion Makers and Market Leaders”. Maverick Investor Group is a socially conscious company that donates 10% of its net revenue to causes that affect positive change in the world. He’s also the host of the maverick show podcast which I’ve been a guest on.Connect with Matt Bowles:Maverick Investment Group: https://www.maverickinvestorgroup.com/The Maverick Show: https://www.themaverickshow.com/Matt's free resources for the audience: https://www.themaverickshow.com

A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space with Eliza VanCortToday's episode is with Eliza VanCort. After enduring traumatic kidnappings as a child and then surviving a life-altering bicycle accident as an adult, Eliza VanCort has become a #1 bestselling author, renowned speaker, top podcaster and sought-after consultant. Utilizing her academic expertise and decades as an acting instructor, Eliza transforms audience's lives. Today she is the #1 bestselling author of A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard she has dedicated her life to empowering women to live bravely and claim the space they deserve. Connect with Eliza VanCort:Eliza's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizavancortEliza's Book: A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard Eliza's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizavancort/Eliza's Website: https://www.elizavancort.com/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Po

Growing From Leader to Legacy Builder with Mark MearsToday's episode is with Mark Mears. Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building shareholder value. He has driven innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory.Today, Mark serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm helping individuals, teams, and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential while making a positive, lasting difference in the world. Mark's book is The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder Connect with Mark Mears:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markamears/Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Purposeful-Growth-Revolution-Leader-Builder/dp/1636182135Mark's Website: https://www.

Preparing For Battle with Chad PriceToday's episode is with Chad Price. Chad is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record spanning over a decade. He founded Kettlebell Kings from scratch and orchestrated a remarkable 3 year multi-million dollar acquisition back in November of 2021. Today, it stands tall as a thriving international company, making waves in the esteemed Inc. 5000. In 2019, Chad pivoted into another passion of his, natural lifestyle products. His new company, Life Grows Green, is uprooting negative stereotypes about hemp and creating new products by only using the elements found in nature. With his background as a student athlete. Chad’s approach to business is the same as his approach to sports. Athletic competition is good, but outside the sports arena, competition takes new heights.Chad's book, “Preparing for Battle” covers a wide range of topics, from developing a winning mindset to creating a solid business plan, building a strong team, and navigating the challenges of

Hair Pride and Inclusivity in Hollywood with Shalita GrantTony-nominated actress Shalita Grant publicly quit a popular television show after suffering from traction alopecia, thinning hair, and breakage in front of an audience of millions. A year and a half later, she created a patent-pending plant-based hair treatment that solved every one of her chronic and complex type 4 hair problems. In 2019, Shalita founded Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California. It has since grown from its eponymous Hollywood hair spa into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. The plant-based active ingredients renew, restore and rebuild even the most compromised textured hair - naturally! Since creating the Four Naturals Treatment, Shalita’s characters look the best they ever have. As an actress, wetting her curls or thermally straightening her hair is no longer the life-altering impossibility it used to be. Shalita’s Four Naturals clients, better known as her Curlfriends, experience Black hair f

Why Accepting Adversity Drives Power and Freedom with Samreen McGregorSamreen McGregor is an executive coach who has worked globally with senior leaders and teams across industry sectors. With a unique ability to create the conditions leaders need to stretch beyond their existing capabilities, her interventions lie in a unique cross-section between business performance, behavioural change and embodied consciousness. Samreen, who is half Venezuelan and half Indian, and bilingual in English and Spanish, inspires leaders, teams and organisations to embrace adversity as a catalyst for empowerment and wellbeing. She is described by her clients as rigorously expanding their rational, emotional, and intuitive capacity – creating improvements that really last.Connect with Samreen McGregor:Tumeric Group: https://turmericgroup.com/Leader Awakened Book: https://turmericgroup.com/leader-awakenedSamreen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samreen-mcgregor-104110/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podc

Understanding the 32 Principles by Rener Gracie with Paul VolponiPaul Volponi is the award-winning author of 20 books including Phyllis George: Shattering the Ceiling (a nonfiction biography), and the novels The Final Four (on the NYC Chancellor’s reading list NYC Reads 365), Top Prospect (part of Scholastic’s nationwide book club), and Black and White (winner of the international Reading Association’s Children’s Book Award). Paul is the recipient of a dozen American Library Association honors.Connect with Paul Volponi:Paul Volponi's Books: https://www.paulvolponibooks.com/The 32 Principles: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731288/the-32-principles-by-rener-gracie-and-paul-volponi/Paul's Email: pavolpo@cs.comConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo’s Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https

Focusing on Women-Led Businesses in Sub Saharan Africa with Sarah DusekSarah Dusek is a managing partner and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund dedicated to supporting and investing in women-led businesses in Africa. In 2022, Sarah launched a $600 million capital vehicle to drive conservation efforts globally. With plans to invest in sustainable eco-lodging, Quiver Tree Collection will be the largest investment vehicle of its kind in the world. In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which sold in 2018 for over $100 million. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, and in the same year Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young’s EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list as a forward-thinker and changemaker. Sarah believes in the power of leveraging challenging circumstances to propel forward change.Connect with Sarah Dusek:Enygma Ventures: https://www.enygmaventures.com/Email: sarah@undercanvas.comSarah's LinkedIn: http

Why You Should Make Friends at Work with Morag BarrettToday's episode is with Morag Barrett. Morag helps leaders achieve outstanding results through the power of their professional relationships. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership expert, and bestselling author of three books: Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!). Morag excels at helping leaders and organizations see the gaps in their development and discover new ways to move past them. A pragmatic ideator, she finds unique solutions to problems (usually through the power of connection). Her greatest joy lies in giving leaders the tools, encouragement, and resources they need to become the best authentic versions of themselves they can be.She is the Co-Founder of SkyeTeam (https://skyeteam.com/) and is a sought-out executive coach and leadership expert who helps leaders achieve outstanding results th

How to Building a Healthy and Scalable Business with Kira La ForgiaToday's episode is with Kira La Forgia. Kira has firsthand experience with the challenges involved in managing the human side of running a business. After struggling with burnout and being diagnosed with PTSD, Kira realized the importance of delegating tasks and taking care of her mental health. She learned this lesson the hard way, having tried to take on everything herself, which ultimately led to her experiencing significant stress and burnout. In fact, it took a team of six people to effectively replace Kira and take on the responsibilities she had been managing alone. Her mission in life is to empower women to identify their unique skills and passions and turn them into profitable businesses so they can have the freedom to live their life on their own terms. She believes that entrepreneurship is not a one size fits all model, in fact, being an entrepreneur means making your own model, built around your values and lifestyle. With a de

How to Develop an Anti-Racist Heart and Have Anti-Racist Conversations with Dr. Roxy ManningToday's episode is with Dr. Roxy Manning. Dr. Manning is a clinical psychologist and certified Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) trainer. She brings decades of service experience to her work interrupting explicitly and implicitly oppressive attitudes and cultural norms. Dr. Manning has worked, consulted, and provided training across the US with businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations wanting to move towards equitable and diverse workplace cultures, as well as internationally in over 10 countries with individuals and groups committed to social change. She also works as a psychologist in San Francisco serving the homeless and disenfranchised mentally ill population. She is the author of How to Have AntiRacist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and the co-author with Sarah Peyton of the companion text, The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism

Developing a Steel Backbone and Soft Heart with Cheryl DesantisToday's episode is with Cheryl Desantis. Cheryl is a purpose and values-based leader. Her values are courage, compassion, integrity and learning. Her purpose is to inspire and empower courageous transformation in leaders to bring more empathy, love and kindness to the world.Over her career, she has worked in various industries: telecomm, professional services, start-up e-business, insurance and manufacturing as well as global roles. Before moving into HR, she had a broad background in both internal and external communications. She focused largely on internal communication strategy with an HR-related emphasis: organizational changes, benefits, pay, development, total rewards, wellness, etc. Prior to that, she held positions in advertising, marketing and PR.Connect with Cheryl Desantis:Personal Website: https://www.cheryldesantis.com/Cheryl's Book: https://www.cheryldesantis.com/bookCheryl's website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-desantis/

How to Listen to Your Day with Paul AngoneToday's episode is with Paul Angone. Paul is one of the leading voices in the nation to, and for, the Millennial generation. He is the best-selling author of two books, a sought after national speaker, and an organizational consultant who specializes in helping companies attract, retain, and develop Millennials. With over 10+ years writing, speaking, and engaging with Millennials, plus a master's degree in Organizational Leadership, Paul has created a cutting-edge process to help organizations called Millennial Mapping. Paul is also a media spokesperson on Millennials, executive coach alongside his father, Dr. Louis Angone, and the creator of www.AllGroanUp.com, which has been read by millions of Millennials in 190 countries. Connect with Paul Angone:Personal Website: http://paulangone.com/All Groan Up Website: https://allgroanup.com/Listen to Your Day: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Your-Day-Life-Changing-Attention/dp/1540900711Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Tol