Ever Better Today
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsElevate your life in 10 minutes or less!
Ever Better Today is the daily podcast for creating your optimal business, career, and overall life in ten minutes or less.
The podcast is brought to you by Lisa Conners Vogt, Executive and Leadership Coach and founder of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting.
Each episode is focused on one topic and is full of examples, tips, principles and practices for getting ever better, every day. Listen each day to elevate your overall life including your business, career, and your personal relationships.
To learn more about Coach Lisa, Executive and Leadership Coaching or Ever Better, go to http://www.everbetteru.com.
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062: How to Take Action on Your Ideas with Steve Garguilo
March 31, 2017 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBSteve Garguilo is a man who knows how to make things happen! In our discussion, he shares how he starts with an idea and then works towards getting it done. He’s developed what he calls “a bias for taking action” and now he’s helping other people do the same. You’ll also hear Steve share some of the ideas from his recently published book: Surge: Your Guide to Put Any Idea Into Action. Steve and his friends Matt Kane and Sergiy Skoryk collaborated on the book after creating an adult summer ...
S01 Ep61: Self-Care Tips from Lifestyle & Wellness Coach Nancy Stevens
March 24, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBNancy Stevens, is a Lifestyle, Health, and Wellness Coach who lives with her family in Nashville, TN. Nancy teaches a variety of fitness classes and is most drawn to the mind/body connection of yoga. She made the shift to life coaching after feeling drawn to provide more personal one-on-one guidance. During our conversation, Nancy shares what it means to be mindful, how to be successful at keeping up a self-care practice, and examples of client breakthroughs. She speaks with many people who...
061: Self-Care Tips from Lifestyle & Wellness Coach Nancy Stevens
March 24, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBNancy Stevens, is a Lifestyle, Health, and Wellness Coach who lives with her family in Nashville, TN. Nancy teaches a variety of fitness classes and is most drawn to the mind/body connection of yoga. She made the shift to life coaching after feeling drawn to provide more personal one-on-one guidance. During our conversation, Nancy shares what it means to be mindful, how to be successful at keeping up a self-care practice, and examples of client breakthroughs. She speaks with many people who...
S01 Ep60: How to Make a Difference as a Citizen Scientist With Dr. Caren Cooper
March 17, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBDr. Caren Cooper is passionate about involving people in the scientific process as citizen scientist. Growing up, she wanted to study wildlife and the environment. Her interests led her to earn a Ph.D., to fieldwork in Australia, and to a position at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. She is currently Associate Professor of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University as well as Assistant Head, Biodiversity Research Lab, NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Duri...
060: How to Make a Difference as a Citizen Scientist With Dr. Caren Cooper
March 17, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBDr. Caren Cooper is passionate about involving people in the scientific process as citizen scientist. Growing up, she wanted to study wildlife and the environment. Her interests led her to earn a Ph.D., to fieldwork in Australia, and to a position at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. She is currently Associate Professor of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University as well as Assistant Head, Biodiversity Research Lab, NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Duri...
059: Starting an Eco-Adventure Travel Company With Diane Valenti
March 10, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBHow and why does someone start an adventure travel company? Diane Valenti joined me on the podcast to share her story. As a corporate consultant specializing in instructional design, Diane works with Fortune 500 companies. She loves to travel and jump into new projects. But it was a vacation with her father in Peru that truly activated Diane’s adventurous side! During that holiday, Diane “met a guy,” returned several times to visit, and was inspired to activate a different kind of travel ...
S01 Ep59: Starting an Eco-Adventure Travel Company With Diane Valenti
March 10, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBHow and why does someone start an adventure travel company? Diane Valenti joined me on the podcast to share her story. As a corporate consultant specializing in instructional design, Diane works with Fortune 500 companies. She loves to travel and jump into new projects. But it was a vacation with her father in Peru that truly activated Diane’s adventurous side! During that holiday, Diane “met a guy,” returned several times to visit, and was inspired to activate a different kind of travel ...
058: Unraveling the Mystery of Our Dreams with Dr. Michael Lennox
March 03, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBDr. Michael Lennox is a spiritual teacher, a psychologist, an astrologer, and a dream interpreter. His intimate understanding of the subconscious mind, and of our collective connection to the universe resonates through his dream interpretations. He believes in the power of using your voice and explains how he expresses gratitude, out loud, each morning. He says "Something spoken out loud is more powerful than something thought quietly in the mind." Michael is the author of three books, i...
S01 Ep58: Unraveling the Mystery of Our Dreams with Dr. Michael Lennox
March 03, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBDr. Michael Lennox is a spiritual teacher, a psychologist, an astrologer, and a dream interpreter. His intimate understanding of the subconscious mind, and of our collective connection to the universe resonates through his dream interpretations. He believes in the power of using your voice and explains how he expresses gratitude, out loud, each morning. He says "Something spoken out loud is more powerful than something thought quietly in the mind." Michael is the author of three books, i...
057: Shannon Varley's Quest to Own a Farm - Part 2
February 24, 2017 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBThis is part two of a conversation with Shannon Varley about her journey to find, purchase, and raise her family on the farm of her dreams. After the emotional ordeal of losing their home to a fire after carefully restoring it over two years, the Varleys wondered if it was time give up on farming. Shannon toyed with the idea of opening a bed & breakfast, but she knew in her heart she shouldn’t relinquish her dream. You don't have to listen to the first part to appreciate this episode, bu...
S01 Ep57: Shannon Varley's Quest to Own a Farm - Part 2
February 24, 2017 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBThis is part two of a conversation with Shannon Varley about her journey to find, purchase, and raise her family on the farm of her dreams. After the emotional ordeal of losing their home to a fire after carefully restoring it over two years, the Varleys wondered if it was time give up on farming. Shannon toyed with the idea of opening a bed & breakfast, but she knew in her heart she shouldn’t relinquish her dream. You don't have to listen to the first part to appreciate this episode, bu...
056: Shannon Varley's Quest to Own a Farm - Part 1
February 17, 2017 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis is the story of Shannon Varley’s journey to raise healthy children, grow sustainable, organic food, and nourish the community. I am astounded by Shannon’s persistence and determination that led to her success in creating a wholesome, sustainable lifestyle. In our discussion, she opens up about all aspects of her heartwarming and heartbreaking journey. Her story begins in Ohio and moves through Maryland, West Virginia, and Vermont where she and her family are now settled. After many ye...
S01 Ep56: Shannon Varley's Quest to Own a Farm - Part 1
February 17, 2017 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis is the story of Shannon Varley’s journey to raise healthy children, grow sustainable, organic food, and nourish the community. I am astounded by Shannon’s persistence and determination that led to her success in creating a wholesome, sustainable lifestyle. In our discussion, she opens up about all aspects of her heartwarming and heartbreaking journey. Her story begins in Ohio and moves through Maryland, West Virginia, and Vermont where she and her family are now settled. After many ye...
S01 Ep55: How to Manifest $10,000 With Cassie Parks
February 10, 2017 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBCassie Parks is a writer, entrepreneur, podcast host, and coach who discusses how to manifest more money and the importance of rewarding yourself when you’ve been successful. She also discusses the power of getting to know your future self. Cassie was able to retire early from her corporate position by investing in real estate. She capitalized on her entrepreneurial spirit by writing books, manifesting good things into her life, and into the lives of her coaching clients. From her beautifu...
055: How to Manifest $10,000 With Cassie Parks
February 10, 2017 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBCassie Parks is a writer, entrepreneur, podcast host, and coach who discusses how to manifest more money and the importance of rewarding yourself when you’ve been successful. She also discusses the power of getting to know your future self. Cassie was able to retire early from her corporate position by investing in real estate. She capitalized on her entrepreneurial spirit by writing books, manifesting good things into her life, and into the lives of her coaching clients. From her beautifu...
S01 Ep54: Persistence and Consistency Lead to Greater Impact
February 03, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThis episode looks into the power of persistence, and how it leads to greater impact. Don't let adverse conditions stop you from cultivating your skills and talents. Celebrate even a little bit of progress every day! Know that it takes continual effort and belief in your intentions to achieve significant accomplishments. In this podcast, I share examples of today's female icons contrasted with the amazing efforts of women from the 1800's whose steady work and scientific breakthroughs a...
054: Persistence and Consistency Lead to Greater Impact
February 03, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThis episode looks into the power of persistence, and how it leads to greater impact. Don't let adverse conditions stop you from cultivating your skills and talents. Celebrate even a little bit of progress every day! Know that it takes continual effort and belief in your intentions to achieve significant accomplishments. In this podcast, I share examples of today's female icons contrasted with the amazing efforts of women from the 1800's whose steady work and scientific breakthroughs a...
053: Joy Where You'd Least Expect It, With Robert Sharpe
January 27, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRobert Sharpe is an inspiring and optimistic man who brings out the best in people. His live radio show, Bringing Inspiration to Earth is filled with inspirational triumphs from people who have overcome adversity. Robert has written two e-books, he interprets dreams, and works as a ghost writer. He reminds us that opportunity comes in many different forms, and to explore ideas to find hidden treasures lurking in the unfamiliar. If you are ready to make a life transition, but are not sure wh...
S01 Ep53: Joy Where You'd Least Expect It, With Robert Sharpe
January 27, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRobert Sharpe is an inspiring and optimistic man who brings out the best in people. His live radio show, Bringing Inspiration to Earth is filled with inspirational triumphs from people who have overcome adversity. Robert has written two e-books, he interprets dreams, and works as a ghost writer. He reminds us that opportunity comes in many different forms, and to explore ideas to find hidden treasures lurking in the unfamiliar. If you are ready to make a life transition, but are not sure wh...
052: Take the First Step
January 20, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBThis solo episode is about the importance of taking the first step, from Ever Better Podcast host, Lisa Conners Vogt. Do you ever go through this thought process? “I should try this. I might be good at it. But then again, I might be a total failure.” “It seems like this would be fun. I’ll meet new people who do interesting things. I’ll have a more interesting social life. But then again, maybe I won’t fit in. Maybe I’ll feel out of place.” “I’m sure I can figure out how to do that. My ...
S01 Ep52: Take the First Step
January 20, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBThis solo episode is about the importance of taking the first step, from Ever Better Podcast host, Lisa Conners Vogt. Do you ever go through this thought process? “I should try this. I might be good at it. But then again, I might be a total failure.” “It seems like this would be fun. I’ll meet new people who do interesting things. I’ll have a more interesting social life. But then again, maybe I won’t fit in. Maybe I’ll feel out of place.” “I’m sure I can figure out how to do that. My ...
S01 Ep51: Wendy Baird: Creating Insight, Harmony and Balance in Branding and in Life
January 13, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBWendy Baird is a singer, speaker, Reiki Master, Music Director, and mother whose son is a gainfully employed college graduate! She is the President and Creative Director at Insight 180, a brand consulting and design company in Ellicott City, MD. For over fifteen years, Wendy and her team have helped organizations “that sell the invisible” discover what makes them different and bring those unique characteristics to life through creative brand strategy, messaging and visuals. Wendy has been...
051: Wendy Baird: Creating Insight, Harmony and Balance in Branding and in Life
January 13, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBWendy Baird is a singer, speaker, Reiki Master, Music Director, and mother whose son is a gainfully employed college graduate! She is the President and Creative Director at Insight 180, a brand consulting and design company in Ellicott City, MD. For over fifteen years, Wendy and her team have helped organizations “that sell the invisible” discover what makes them different and bring those unique characteristics to life through creative brand strategy, messaging and visuals. Wendy has been...
050: From The Washington Post to MyLittleBird.com, Janet Kelly and Nancy McKeon's Energizing Adventure
January 06, 2017 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBJanet Kelly and Nancy McKeon met while working for The Washington Post. Janet was a “no-nonsense” staff writer sharing her views on style and fashion, while Nancy was Editor of the Food, Real Estate, Travel, and Sunday Business sections. (But not all at once.) After leaving The Post, Janet recognized that media outlets and websites were catering to millenials. And the 40+ audience, a growing demographic with significant buying power, was being ignored. Janet decided to make a difference by...
S01 Ep50: From The Washington Post to MyLittleBird.com, Janet Kelly and Nancy McKeon's Energizing Adventure
January 06, 2017 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBJanet Kelly and Nancy McKeon met while working for The Washington Post. Janet was a “no-nonsense” staff writer sharing her views on style and fashion, while Nancy was Editor of the Food, Real Estate, Travel, and Sunday Business sections. (But not all at once.) After leaving The Post, Janet recognized that media outlets and websites were catering to millenials. And the 40+ audience, a growing demographic with significant buying power, was being ignored. Janet decided to make a difference by...
S01 Ep49: Jonathan Holth: Building Community for Future North Dakotans, TEDx Talks & Fried Cheesy Pickles
December 30, 2016 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJonathan Holth is a community builder, father, and entrepreneur who lives in Grand Forks, ND. He co-owns the “upscale, but not uptight” Toasted Frog restaurants that specialize in fried cheesy pickles. He’s a leader in a growing movement of private citizens who partner with friends, neighbors, public officials and foundations to make a difference in their communities. He invests his time in helping to create a more fun, interesting, economically diverse North Dakota for today and for hi...
049: Jonathan Holth: Building Community for Future North Dakotans, TEDx Talks & Fried Cheesy Pickles
December 30, 2016 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJonathan Holth is a community builder, father, and entrepreneur who lives in Grand Forks, ND. He co-owns the “upscale, but not uptight” Toasted Frog restaurants that specialize in fried cheesy pickles. He’s a leader in a growing movement of private citizens who partner with friends, neighbors, public officials and foundations to make a difference in their communities. He invests his time in helping to create a more fun, interesting, economically diverse North Dakota for today and for hi...
S01 Ep48: Online Dating Dos and Don'ts With Erika Ettin
December 23, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBErika Ettin is an online dating coach who left her corporate finance job to help men and women develop relationships. Her business is called A Little Nudge, because she gives her clients the nudge and the help they need to get out there and start dating! In our discussion, she shares how and why she became an online dating coach, client success stories, as well as dos and don’ts of dating. Her clients range in age from 22 to 72, with an average age of 44. If you’re thinking about jumpi...
048: Online Dating Dos and Don'ts With Erika Ettin
December 23, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBErika Ettin is an online dating coach who left her corporate finance job to help men and women develop relationships. Her business is called A Little Nudge, because she gives her clients the nudge and the help they need to get out there and start dating! In our discussion, she shares how and why she became an online dating coach, client success stories, as well as dos and don’ts of dating. Her clients range in age from 22 to 72, with an average age of 44. If you’re thinking about jumpi...
047: Dr. Tara Cousineau, Recognizing When Your Life is Shifting and Cultivating Kindness
December 16, 2016 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBTara Cousineau, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist, who primarily supports women and girls. She is a "Kindness Warrior," and the author of an upcoming book called, The Kindness Cure about how acts of kindness can shift a person's life. Through her work with clients and as the mother of two daughters, she’s observed a decrease in empathy and a rise in nasty online activity that sometimes rises to the level of criminal behavior. And when Tara’s daughter was assaulted by a classmate, she decid...
S01 Ep47: Dr. Tara Cousineau, Recognizing When Your Life is Shifting and Cultivating Kindness
December 16, 2016 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBTara Cousineau, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist, who primarily supports women and girls. She is a "Kindness Warrior," and the author of an upcoming book called, The Kindness Cure about how acts of kindness can shift a person's life. Through her work with clients and as the mother of two daughters, she’s observed a decrease in empathy and a rise in nasty online activity that sometimes rises to the level of criminal behavior. And when Tara’s daughter was assaulted by a classmate, she decid...
S01 Ep46: Sober Moxie: Noelle Van Vlierbergen, Sobriety for Yourself or a Loved One
December 09, 2016 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNoelle Van Vlierbergen, a sobriety coach, helps women to recognize that their path to recovery isn’t just about staying sober, it’s about embracing a life change and owning a bolder, better future. Through her business, Sober Moxie, she provides coaching and online resources for women in recovery. Listen to the podcast to hear Noelle share her experiences and thoughts about: Her personal story of struggle and her incredible recovery Addiction and addictive personalities R...
046: Sober Moxie: Noelle Van Vlierbergen, Sobriety for Yourself or a Loved One
December 09, 2016 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNoelle Van Vlierbergen, a sobriety coach, helps women to recognize that their path to recovery isn’t just about staying sober, it’s about embracing a life change and owning a bolder, better future. Through her business, Sober Moxie, she provides coaching and online resources for women in recovery. Listen to the podcast to hear Noelle share her experiences and thoughts about: Her personal story of struggle and her incredible recovery Addiction and addictive personalities R...
045: Ever Better Podcast - Where We've Been and Where We're Headed!
December 03, 2016 03:46 - 30 minutes - 21 MBLearn about the who, what, where, when, how and why of the Ever Better podcast. Host and producer, Lisa Conners Vogt, discusses where the podcast has been and where it's going.
S01 Ep45: Ever Better Podcast - Where We've Been and Where We're Headed!
December 03, 2016 03:46 - 30 minutes - 21 MBLearn about the who, what, where, when, how and why of the Ever Better podcast. Host and producer, Lisa Conners Vogt, discusses where the podcast has been and where it's going.
044: How to Build Resilience with Doug Hensch
November 25, 2016 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis podcast is a reunion of sorts with Doug Hensch, my 11th podcast guest on an episode I produced 9 months ago. And Doug and I go waaay back beyond that. We used to work together at Nextel, which is now Sprint, before we both shifted our career paths. Doug is the father of two active boys, an executive coach, and an author. When we last spoke, Doug was writing a book about resilience and today he’s joining us to share some of the wisdom from his book, Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets t...
S01 Ep44: How to Build Resilience with Doug Hensch
November 25, 2016 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis podcast is a reunion of sorts with Doug Hensch, my 11th podcast guest on an episode I produced 9 months ago. And Doug and I go waaay back beyond that. We used to work together at Nextel, which is now Sprint, before we both shifted our career paths. Doug is the father of two active boys, an executive coach, and an author. When we last spoke, Doug was writing a book about resilience and today he’s joining us to share some of the wisdom from his book, Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets t...
S01 Ep43: How to Start Practicing Mindfulness With Dr. Debbie Norris
November 18, 2016 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDr. Deborah Norris is a psychologist who worked as a neurotoxicologist for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fifteen years. During that time, she was practicing mindfulness and working as a part-time fitness instructor. In 2009 she took a major career and lifestyle leap! She left her EPA job to open The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, MD with her two daughters. As President of The Mindfulness Center, Debbie researchs, teaches and practices mind-body practices while providing a ...
043: How to Start Practicing Mindfulness With Dr. Debbie Norris
November 18, 2016 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDr. Deborah Norris is a psychologist who worked as a neurotoxicologist for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fifteen years. During that time, she was practicing mindfulness and working as a part-time fitness instructor. In 2009 she took a major career and lifestyle leap! She left her EPA job to open The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, MD with her two daughters. As President of The Mindfulness Center, Debbie researchs, teaches and practices mind-body practices while providing a ...
042: What do you want to be when you grow up? Maggie Huffman shares why you don't need to choose!
November 11, 2016 08:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHave you ever said to a friend, “I need to figure out what I want to be when I grow up”? But you’re already are a “grown-up” with a successful 20+ year career behind you. Well…you’re not alone! And, you really don’t need to choose. This is just one of the topics that Maggie Huffman and I discuss in this Ever Better Podcast. Maggie is a self-described poly-serial-multi-enthusiast, meaning she’s very involved with multiple professional and personal interests. After working in the w...
S01 Ep42: What do you want to be when you grow up? Maggie Huffman shares why you don't need to choose!
November 11, 2016 08:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHave you ever said to a friend, “I need to figure out what I want to be when I grow up”? But you’re already are a “grown-up” with a successful 20+ year career behind you. Well…you’re not alone! And, you really don’t need to choose. This is just one of the topics that Maggie Huffman and I discuss in this Ever Better Podcast. Maggie is a self-described poly-serial-multi-enthusiast, meaning she’s very involved with multiple professional and personal interests. After working in the w...
041: How to Love Where You Live With Melody Warnick
November 04, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMelody Warnick, freelance journalist and author of This is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live, wrote the book on falling in love with where you live. Moving is something that Melody has ample firsthand experience with. She's moved from Ames, Iowa to St. George, UT to Silver Spring, MD to Austin, TX to her current (and hopefully more permanent) home, Blacksburg, VA. As she planned her last trek with her husband and two children, she began thinking that she m...
S01 Ep41: How to Love Where You Live With Melody Warnick
November 04, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMelody Warnick, freelance journalist and author of This is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live, wrote the book on falling in love with where you live. Moving is something that Melody has ample firsthand experience with. She's moved from Ames, Iowa to St. George, UT to Silver Spring, MD to Austin, TX to her current (and hopefully more permanent) home, Blacksburg, VA. As she planned her last trek with her husband and two children, she began thinking that she m...
040: Pam Slim on Creating Your Body of Work
October 28, 2016 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBPam Slim has a passion and talent for building intentional communities and helping small businesses grow. She is an award-winning author, speaker, business strategist and coach. Her best selling books Escape From Cubicle Nation and Body of Work have helped entrepreneurs and thought leaders around the world are favorites of mine! Her belief that we can enjoy our lives and ensure economic well-being for all, were instrumental in creating K’é, a small business, community space in downtown ...
S01 Ep40: Pam Slim on Creating Your Body of Work
October 28, 2016 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBPam Slim has a passion and talent for building intentional communities and helping small businesses grow. She is an award-winning author, speaker, business strategist and coach. Her best selling books Escape From Cubicle Nation and Body of Work have helped entrepreneurs and thought leaders around the world are favorites of mine! Her belief that we can enjoy our lives and ensure economic well-being for all, were instrumental in creating K’é, a small business, community space in downtown ...
S01 Ep39: Driving for Uber, the Gig Economy & Burning Man With Jessie Newburn
October 21, 2016 11:32 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJessie Newburn is a Gen Xer who has embraced the gig economy! Sometimes it seems like all eyes are on millenials and baby boomers, but Jessie and I bring the conversation back to what it was like coming of age for those of us born in the 60s. Jessie shares stories about living a gig economy life, the themes of community that her home, Columbia, MD were built on, and some of her most memorable Uber passengers. She gives us a glimpse into the Burning Man Festival, which she attends each year...
039: Driving for Uber, the Gig Economy & Burning Man With Jessie Newburn
October 21, 2016 11:32 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJessie Newburn is a Gen Xer who has embraced the gig economy! Sometimes it seems like all eyes are on millenials and baby boomers, but Jessie and I bring the conversation back to what it was like coming of age for those of us born in the 60s. Jessie shares stories about living a gig economy life, the themes of community that her home, Columbia, MD were built on, and some of her most memorable Uber passengers. She gives us a glimpse into the Burning Man Festival, which she attends each year....
S01 Journal 07: Hidden Hollywood
October 14, 2016 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis week’s Ever Better Podcast is a journal episode that features discussions with three women who play a behind the scenes role in movies and television shows. Each of them uses their talents, skills, and experience to make a difference to the people that they work with. And as you’ll hear, each one has a very positive influence on the communities they are involved with. These women are Tasia Valenza, my guest on Episode 014, Lori Hart, from Episode 030, and Sarah Shaw, from Episode 037....
Journal Episode 007: Hidden Hollywood
October 14, 2016 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis week’s Ever Better Podcast is a journal episode that features discussions with three women who play a behind the scenes role in movies and television shows. Each of them uses their talents, skills, and experience to make a difference to the people that they work with. And as you’ll hear, each one has a very positive influence on the communities they are involved with. These women are Tasia Valenza, my guest on Episode 014, Lori Hart, from Episode 030, and Sarah Shaw, from Episode 037....
S01 Ep38: Pam Felix, A Life of Laughter With the D.C. Improv and California Tortilla
October 07, 2016 13:57 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBPam Felix has created a life full of laughter for herself, her family, her customers and employees. She’s the founder of the D.C. Improv, a comedy club, and California Tortilla, a casual restaurant that services Mexican re-imagined. Pam says that her businesses are built on having fun and given that California Tortilla has grown into a successful franchise with over 50 locations, Pam’s clearly onto something. Pam joined me to discuss how and why she became an entrepreneur, how she bala...