Be Your Own Loud
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe talk to amazing people who’ve gained influence by being unapologetically themselves! Get inspired to amplify your voice and become the subject matter authority you’re meant to be. Hosted by Matt Halloran. Brought to you by ProudMouth.
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Finding Your WHO With Shannon Waller (Ep. 47)
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 5 MBMyth: You need to be good at every area of your business. Reality: It’s not a one-person show. When you focus on your unique abilities and let others fill the gaps, you can take your business to the next level.
46. Don’t Just Find Your Purpose, Live It! With Damien Horne
March 04, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBIdentifying your purpose is a big step toward leading a fulfilled life. But what’s even more important? *Living* your purpose every day!
45. It’s Never Too Late To Make Your Comeback Story With Richard Kaufman
February 18, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 28.8 MBDo you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom and don’t know how to bounce back? Or as Richard Kaufman says, “Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?”
44. Publish Your Story To Inspire the World With Carolyn Flower
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBA lot of people don’t share their story with the world because they don’t believe their story matters. But it does! Get ready to share your extraordinary story and inspire others.
43. Storytelling Your Way to Great Leadership With Winn Claybaugh
January 07, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBGreat leaders are often great storytellers. After all, stories have the power to inspire passion, hope, and resilience!
42. How To Move One Step Closer to a Life of Fulfillment With Julie Holly
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBAs we approach the year’s end, are you already setting audacious goals for 2022? You don’t need to jump in the deep end right away. If you move one step at a time, you'll eventually reach your life of fulfillment.
41. The Power of Poetry: Reaching Others Through Vulnerability With Ashley M. Jones
December 10, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBPoetry is a powerful way to rise above the noise, show vulnerability, and spark meaningful dialogue.
40. Make Your Dreams a Reality With Jerome Myers
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week, we’re bringing back an episode our listeners loved!
39. Optimism and Gratitude: A New Outlook on Life With Steve Ody
November 19, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBDo you ever wish you could feel fiercely optimistic, no matter what’s happening in the world?
38. The Difference Between Living and Feeling Alive: Finding Harmony and Happiness With Louise Budgen
November 12, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Louise Budgen, an Extraordinary Life Success coach and two-time cancer survivor. Louise reveals the secret to feeling spiritually connected with the self, which she finally unlocked at age 50. Nature, self-care, purpose, big dreams, and BEING –– Louise covers it all!
37. The Inspiring Life Story of Nate “Big Easy” Lofton From the Harlem Globetrotters
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBWe all know Nate “Big Easy” Lofton. He’s a beloved 15-year basketball veteran for the Harlem Globetrotters and recipient of two Guinness World Records. But few people are aware of the adversities Nate experienced while growing up in the projects in New Orleans.
36. Fries, Gravy, and Rock & Roll: How a Poutinerie is Achieving World Domination! With Ryan Smolkin
October 29, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Ryan Smolkin, the founder and CEO of Smoke's Poutinerie Inc. Ryan reveals the secrets behind the success of his global poutine empire and how he’s turned loaded fries into an experience that leaves consumers wildly entertained and craving more!
35. Slow Down to Speed Up: Live Your Legacy While You Build It With Jen Du Plessis
October 22, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBIt’s easy to glorify being busy. But if you’re running a hundred miles an hour, it’s difficult to focus on the work that will move your business forward.
34. How To Cut Through Industry Misinformation To Educate Your Audience With Kristen Yoder
October 15, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBThis week, we’re bringing back an episode that our listeners loved!
33. 5 Easy Steps to Finally Achieving Work-life Harmony With Andre Young
October 08, 2021 11:19 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBThere’s a big difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony. After listening to this episode, you’ll know why harmony is the way to go –– and how to achieve it!
32. Why There Will Never Be Another Expert Like You With Barbie the Welder
October 01, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBSince its release in March 2021, our podcast featuring Barbie the Welder has been one of our most-loved episodes! So, today we’re bringing Barbie back in the spotlight –– especially for our new listeners!
31. How To Achieve Goals You Thought Were Impossible With Robert Orion Sikes
September 24, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBWhether you’re starting a fitness routine or a business venture, you might feel like you’re trying to do the impossible!
30. Start a Podcast To Turn Skeptical Prospects Into Raving Fans With Matt Halloran
September 17, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBWant to turn prospects into fans who are ready to work with you? Add podcasting to your digital marketing strategy!
29. How To Bounce Back After Life Punches You in the Face With Erik Allen
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 61 MBEver felt like you got sucker punched by life? Maybe you feel that way right now. This episode is all about bouncing back!
28. Form Greater Connections by Naming the Mouse in the Room With David Wood
September 03, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MBReady to cut out distractions, finally achieve your goals, and form greater personal and professional connections?
27. Inspiring Hope Through the Gift of Shoes With Manny Ohonme
August 27, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBFor a lot of people, shoes are simply a fashion accessory. But for millions all over the world, shoes are a basic necessity and a beacon of hope. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Manny Ohonme, the founder, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes (they’ve distributed over 8 million pairs of shoes to date!). Manny explains why shoes are a symbol of hope that help peopl...
26. Ways To Show Your Team How Much You Care With Tim Halloran
August 20, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” - Theodore Roosevelt Want to see your team succeed? Find ways to show each person that you care about who they are and who they become. In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with a special guest: his brother, Tim Halloran. Tim is a 3X State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. Now, Tim is sharing powerful coaching philosophies for creating a cohesive team culture. He explains ways to make...
25. How Mind Mastery Leads You to Success With Chukky Okobi
August 13, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBYou’re the narrator of your life story. What you believe becomes your reality. Control your mind = control your life! In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Chukky Okobi, an eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion, Tedx Speaker, mindset coach, and NLP master practitioner and trainer at Basic Instructions. Chukky shares powerful ways to achieve mind mastery, master your emotions, and build a strong rapport with yourself. Chukky discusses: Times when you must say, “This is unaccept...
24. Live Life as an Optimist With Matt Halloran
August 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBLive life as an optimist, and you’ll start to see every day as a precious gift! In this episode, your host Matt Halloran is on the other side of the mic! He’s interviewed by Steve Ody, host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. Matt shares his exciting life journey: childhood lessons from his mother, his early passion for radio, his time in the U.S. Navy, and the origin of ProudMouth. But most importantly, he tells you how he faced the toughest times of his life with a smile. Matt and Steve d...
23. The Ultimate Guide to Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship With Jeff Lopes
July 30, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBDo you feel like you have to sacrifice time with your family to be a successful business owner? The good news is that there are enough hours in a day to be an outstanding father and entrepreneur. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Jeff Lopes, the founder of numerous seven- and eight-figure corporations, host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc., life coach, and best-selling author. As a proud father of two, husband, and entrepreneur for the past 25 years, Jeff is h...
22. Make Your Dreams a Reality With Jerome Myers
July 23, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWant to live a life of fulfillment and impact? Start believing that your dreams should be real! In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Jerome Myers, the preeminent authority on dream realization, founder and head coach of Myers Methods, founder of Dream Catchers, and host of podcasts Multifamily Missteps and Dreamcatchers. Jerome will inspire you to ditch a life of practicality to live out your wildest dreams. Jerome discusses: The life-changing event that helped him find his calling ...
21. How to Magnetically Attract Fans With Purpose-Driven Brands With Brent Baldwin
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBDefine your WHY, weave it into your brand’s DNA, and the rest will follow. Because purpose-driven brands = magnetically attracted brand lovers In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Brent Baldwin, founder of NYOO Agency, fractional CMO, and a 2020 Cult Brand Honoree. Brent explains how you can easily articulate a vision, mission, and purpose that makes your ideal clients fall in love with your brand. Brent discusses: How to figure out your WHY by embracing silence Key marketing lesso...
20. How To Cut Through Industry Misinformation To Educate Your Audience With Kristen Yoder
July 14, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBWant to rise above the misinformation within your industry, so you can educate your audience with the truth? Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Kristen Yoder, a 16-year cannabis industry veteran, media personality, speaker, and host of The CannaBS Detector Podcast. Kristen shares how she has become a trusted authority by educating her audience on the often overlooked and unexpected intricacies that come along with entering the newly regulate...
19. What’s Your Company’s Rallying Cry? The Art of Manifestos With Charles Blackwell
July 09, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB“Manifestos are the rallying cries, anthems, mantras, North Stars and noble constitutions of organizations — the unique why's that can fundamentally change [your] future course and the way [you] engage with [your] people and customers.” –– Charles Blackwell In this episode, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe talk to Charles Blackwell, chief manifester at Manifesto Destiny. As a 30-year verteran of copy writing, Charles is an expert in crafting corporate manifestos that encourage customers and stak...
18. Finding the Clarity of Vision You Need To Make an Impact With David Schmeikal
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MBSelf-discovery is the first step to influencing real change. It gives you a clarity of vision, enables you to share your story, and, ultimately, make a bigger impact. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to David Schmeikal, brand strategist, poet, coach, and host of The Gyst Life podcast. They discuss why now, more than ever, experts need to rise above the noise to communicate their values, beliefs, and knowledge to make the world a better place. David discusses: What to do if your work ...
17. Tackle Challenges by Changing Your Perspective With Kelly Cardenas
July 01, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBWhen life gives you lemons, instead of focusing on how sour they are, try turning them into lemonade. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Kelly Cardenas, business owner, author, Forbes contributor, inspirational speaker, culture coach, and podcaster. Kelly believes that even though he wasn’t rich in money while growing up, he was rich in opportunities. Today, he shares how his optimistic attitude has helped him create unbelievable opportunities and overcome adversities. Kelly discusses:...
16. From Chefs to Foodies: How Food Connects People With Johnny De Lima
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MBHeads up: This page includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase using the links below, we may receive a small commission at zero cost to you. We only recommend tools that we’ve personally vetted and love. Summary Through the trying times of COVID-19, a shared love for good food is something that has kept people connected. But what about those who prepare all of the delicious dishes for us? How are they doing? In this episode, Matt Halloran talks with Johnny De Lima, founder of Wenu. ...
Episode 15 – Living With a Courageous Heart –– With Matt Gagnon
June 17, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBLiving with a courageous heart is about living a life that’s aligned with your values. It’s about finding your voice, no longer being a people-pleaser, and becoming your own human being. In this inspiring episode, Matt Halloran talks to Matt Gagnon, a professional life coach, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. Matt Gagnon has faced a lot of adversities in life –– which he now sees as the ultimate call to adventure for himself and the people he coaches. He shares his story and then dive...
15. Living With a Courageous Heart With Matt Gagnon
June 17, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBLiving with a courageous heart is about living a life that’s aligned with your values. It’s about finding your voice, no longer being a people-pleaser, and becoming your own human being. In this inspiring episode, Matt Halloran talks to Matt Gagnon, a professional life coach, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. Matt Gagnon has faced a lot of adversities in life –– which he now sees as the ultimate call to adventure for himself and the people he coaches. He shares his story and then dive...
14. Earn Your Audience’s Trust Through Vulnerability and Storytelling on Social Media With Gavin Hammar
June 10, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 24.5 MBSummary: Most of us want to avoid airing our mistakes. Especially on social media. And especially if we’re brand leaders who are hoping to build credibility with our audience and gain their trust. This week’s guest has discovered that showing this level of vulnerability online is the best –– and maybe the only –– way to earn his audience’s trust. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Gavin Hammar, the founder of Sendible. Gavin shares why authenticity breaks the trust-barrier with prosp...
Episode 13 – Who Are You, Really? Making Your Brand’s Purpose Obvious to Everyone –– With Eric Solomon
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBThe best brands know who they are. They have a strong value system and a purpose that goes beyond the bottom line. Your brand may already have a purpose. But, can you confidently say that your purpose is obvious to your employees, prospects, and clients in every action your brand takes? In this episode, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe join Eric Solomon, founder and CEO of The Human OS™, to help you align your company’s behaviors –– both internally and externally –– with your vision, values, ...
13. Who Are You, Really? Making Your Brand’s Purpose Obvious to Everyone With Eric Solomon
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBThe best brands know who they are. They have a strong value system and a purpose that goes beyond the bottom line. Your brand may already have a purpose. But, can you confidently say that your purpose is obvious to your employees, prospects, and clients in every action your brand takes? In this episode, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe join Eric Solomon, founder and CEO of The Human OS™, to help you align your company’s behaviors –– both internally and externally –– with your vision, values, ...
Episode 12 – Accelerate Your Influence by Writing a Book –– With Josh Steimle
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBWriting your own book is a powerful way to accelerate your influence and build credibility. But getting the first words onto a blank page can feel overwhelming, let alone writing an entire book. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Josh Steimle, the founder of Published Author, creator of The 7 Systems of Influence, and host of The Published Author Podcast. Josh has generated over $10M in revenue for his businesses by building a thought leadership system around books, speaking appearance...
12. Accelerate Your Influence by Writing a Book With Josh Steimle
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBWriting your own book is a powerful way to accelerate your influence and build credibility. But getting the first words onto a blank page can feel overwhelming, let alone writing an entire book. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Josh Steimle, the founder of Published Author, creator of The 7 Systems of Influence, and host of The Published Author Podcast. Josh has generated over $10M in revenue for his businesses by building a thought leadership system around books, speaking appearance...
Episode 11 – Cult Brand vs. Mediocre Brand: Which One Are You? –– With Chris Kneeland
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBMediocre brands follow industry trends. Cult brands, on the other hand, disrupt norms and introduce their own unique philosophy. Which type of brand do you aspire to have? In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Chris Kneeland, the co-founder of Cult Collective, The Gathering, and Communo. They highlight what a handful of special brands do differently to secure their place as true cult brands. If you want to become a brand that inspires great devotion and dedication from your prospects, cli...
11. Cult Brand vs. Mediocre Brand: Which One Are You? With Chris Kneeland
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBMediocre brands follow industry trends. Cult brands, on the other hand, disrupt norms and introduce their own unique philosophy. Which type of brand do you aspire to have? In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Chris Kneeland, the co-founder of Cult Collective, The Gathering, and Communo. They highlight what a handful of special brands do differently to secure their place as true cult brands. If you want to become a brand that inspires great devotion and dedication from your prospects, cli...
Episode 10 – Stop Trying to Make Viral Videos: Win Your Audience With Authenticity –– With Dabs Johnson
May 13, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBCreating a video that goes viral is like winning the lottery. Your odds are low. Instead of striving for virality, win your audience by being authentic to yourself. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Dave Johnson (AKA “Dabs”), the chief creative and partnership officer at TAGG Creative. Dabs shares what it looked like to make opportunities for himself as a new videographer and what prompted him to start his business. Then, he dives into how to capture your true self in your videos. Yo...
10. Stop Trying to Make Viral Videos: Win Your Audience With Authenticity With Dabs Johnson
May 13, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBCreating a video that goes viral is like winning the lottery. Your odds are low. Instead of striving for virality, win your audience by being authentic to yourself. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Dave Johnson (AKA “Dabs”), the chief creative and partnership officer at TAGG Creative. Dabs shares what it looked like to make opportunities for himself as a new videographer and what prompted him to start his business. Then, he dives into how to capture your true self in your videos. Yo...
Episode 9 – How To Tell an Origin Story That Creates Raving Fans –– With Braden Dragomir
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBNo one has the same origin story as you. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. Once you know how to share that story, you can create raving fans that will advocate for and stick by your brand. In this episode, Matt and Kirk join Braden Dragomir, founder of Untold Storytelling, to help you tell stories about your companies that inspire prospects and clients to become raving fans. Braden explains why conflict is at the core of any compelling story and how to use the four realms of storyt...
9. How To Tell an Origin Story That Creates Raving Fans With Braden Dragomir
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBNo one has the same origin story as you. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. Once you know how to share that story, you can create raving fans that will advocate for and stick by your brand. In this episode, Matt and Kirk join Braden Dragomir, founder of Untold Storytelling, to help you tell stories about your companies that inspire prospects and clients to become raving fans. Braden explains why conflict is at the core of any compelling story and how to use the four realms of storyt...
Episode 8 – On a Mission to Eradicate Loneliness –– With Ryan Gill
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBLoneliness carries the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a research study by social-connectedness expert Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD. It’s a disturbing finding that’s hard to accept. But for Ryan Gill, it only drives him in his mission to eradicate loneliness. In this episode, Matt Halloran joins Ryan Gill, CEO and co-founder of Communo, co-founder of Cult, and co-founder and chairman at The Gathering. Ryan shares why he has a deep passion for eradicating loneline...
8. On a Mission to Eradicate Loneliness With Ryan Gill
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBLoneliness carries the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a research study by social-connectedness expert Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD. It’s a disturbing finding that’s hard to accept. But for Ryan Gill, it only drives him in his mission to eradicate loneliness. In this episode, Matt Halloran joins Ryan Gill, CEO and co-founder of Communo, co-founder of Cult, and co-founder and chairman at The Gathering. Ryan shares why he has a deep passion for eradicating loneline...
Episode 7 – Pick-a-Fight Marketing Strategy: This Is How It’s Done –– With Kimberly Griego-Kiel
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBAre there practices or trends in your industry that you can’t stand? Learn how to get your audience’s attention and earn their loyalty by rallying them against a common enemy. Introducing the pick-a-fight marketing strategy. In this episode, Matt Halloran joins one of the most tenacious people we know, Kimberly Griego-Kiel. Kimberly is the president at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, and she’s a pro at picking a fight. Together, they discuss how you can pick a good fight, who yo...
7. Pick-a-Fight Marketing Strategy: This Is How It’s Done With Kimberly Griego-Kiel
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBAre there practices or trends in your industry that you can’t stand? Learn how to get your audience’s attention and earn their loyalty by rallying them against a common enemy. Introducing the pick-a-fight marketing strategy. In this episode, Matt Halloran joins one of the most tenacious people we know, Kimberly Griego-Kiel. Kimberly is the president at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, and she’s a pro at picking a fight. Together, they discuss how you can pick a good fight, who yo...
Episode 6 – Why There Will Never Be Another Expert Like You –– With Barbie the Welder
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBNOTE: This episode contains explicit language. Be advised. We strongly believe in the principle of abundance. That means sharing everything you know about your expertise and not being afraid of the competition. Why? Because your competition can never be YOU. In an episode that features our most in-demand guest to date, Matt joins Barbara Parsons, popularly known as “Barbie the Welder.” They have a candid conversation about why Barbie’s devoted to teaching other welders to start their own e...