Feed the Machine
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWhere business owners tell their stories of grit, the impact of their product/services, and personal life hacks to maximize mindset at home and the work place.
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Romain Kapadia, Silver Linings, and the Power of Positivity
January 27, 2024 19:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBRomain Kapadia is a known entrepreneur and investor who in addition to his private equity work and success is an active Owner/Operator at several leading Texas-based events companies, The Astorian and Jackson & Company. Recently, the young, high energy, driven, thoughtful, marathon running, Romain...found himself with a quite serious battle on his hands. The fight for his life and health. When Warren read Romain's Nov 2023 Facebook post sharing his intense and immediate battle with canc...
Raw with Ricky - The Rick Magasrevy Interview
June 25, 2021 04:47 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe infectious positivity of Rick Magasrevy can change your day...but, how did he find this gift of his? We were first introduced to Rick and his nuclear antics of positivity and motivation because of Rick's gloom squashing videos in the NanoTest Group on Facebook. Rick and our Host, Warren Spiwak's participation and membership to the NanoTest Group, which was created by Fitness and Mindset Extraordinaire -Clark Bartram...is how these two became aware of eachother, but, had never m...
The Pathway to Impact - The Jamie Jordan Interview
June 13, 2021 18:24 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBIn May of 2021, Jamie Jordan stopped her car on a busy Houston roadway to allow the driver to hop in her car, in hopes to provide help & aid. The photos of this car, and Jamie's action taking to assist in helping the young lady via gofundme led to many in our community taking notice...and ultimately led to this interview. Meet Jamie Jordan, as she talks about her career in family law, her life experiences including that of overcoming domestic violence, how she has dedicated her profess...
Resilience, Real Estate, Relationships. The Verna Koleosho Interview
April 11, 2021 05:52 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBVerna’s Profile linkedin.com/in/verna-koleosho-johnson-ma Website reallifetx.com (Company Website) Phone 281-658-7012 (Work) Email [email protected] Twitter Verna_KJohnson
Soul Searching with Stories of Sole- The Neil Matthews Interview
March 08, 2021 05:04 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBFind Neil's Podcast Other People Shoes by CLICKING HERE Other Peoples Shoes on FACEBOOK? CLICK HERE
Master Your "F" Words - The Nick Gemmell Interview
February 08, 2021 02:10 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBNick Gemmell is known for helping people drowning in life heal their marriages, improve their relationships with their kids, and teaching how (with a few shifts of mindset and action taking) you can have a better life. Nick's Program "Pipe Dream Solution" is easily accessible and focused on educating participants on the F's that matter...topics of Family, Fitness, Fulfillment, and Finances are incorporated into Nick's mission to help you empower yourself to have a better life, and be a bett...
One Life. Choose to Optimize.
December 12, 2020 00:55 - 56 minutes - 49.2 MBCLARK's TIK TOK: @clarkbartram CLARK's INSTAGRAM: @ClarkBartram NanoTest FB Group: Https://facebook.com/groups/nanotestelitemembers
Signing Up to Grow
December 07, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBYou can find Matt on Linkedin at: linkedin.com/in/matthew-blomstrom-54b0b09a Mentioned in the episode is Warren's friend (and Matt's Realtor) Sarah Cruse. Sarah is the Founder of www.THATHOUSTONPROPERTY.com
Reading the Signs and Seeing the Possibilities Unfold. Meet Craig the Neighbor
October 09, 2020 17:37 - 54 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, you listen in as "Craig the Neighbor" shares his story of pivoting out of the billboard advertising business in which he invested his life...to NOW choosing an incredible entrepreneurial plan, that has allowed him to discover his family in a new way, work alongside some of his best friends, and even see the proof that there are possibilities that can arise out of "thin air"...proving that "Everything is always working out" when you follow your joy, utilize doubts to find cert...
Life and Career with Mark Spiwak
October 03, 2020 20:13 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBMeet Mark Spiwak, and hear how Feed the Macine’s host, Warren Spiwak, states that Mark's sales philosophy helped him in sales for going on two decades now. This conversation dives into what strategies prove to be a game changer for any organization, sales manager, or person wanting to expand their revenues in a big way. With proven results across several industries, you will hear how Mark has grown to be a National leader in Sales...as he shares his insight on how his career at Coca-Cola...
The Mindful Path: Navigating A Nebulous Mind - The Kristin Shanahan Interview
September 12, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBEver want to know the background on what causes some to use "Ghosting" as a relationship option? Would you like to hear some real ways to nurture your mindset, your relationships, and how you feel about them? Psychotherapist, Kristin Shanahan, M.A., LPC-S, CGP...talks with Warren Spiwak about Big T/Little T - Ways to enrich how you interact with others...and so much more in this 90 minutes of incredible dialogue. Listen in to avenues that you can choose to take a "mindful path" thr...
Around the Moon with Significant Strangers. The Matthew Ricketts Interview
September 08, 2020 03:34 - 1 hour - 90 MBMatthew Ricketts is a published poet who knows love, loss, what it takes to have a good time, the art of pondering life, and how to write about ALL of it. With three books under his belt, Matthew has written about a wide array of thoughts, feelings, and happenings. The titles in order of publications are: 1) "Songs, Poems, Words, and Thoughts. These are the Shades of my Soul." 2) "Halfway Around the Moon" 3) "Significant Strangers" In addition to writing, Matthew is known for y...
Clarity Through Conversation - The Panel Discussion.
June 27, 2020 07:16 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis special episode of Feed the Machine focuses on a panel of four black Americans, who sit down with the sole intention to simply share their thoughts, points of view, and experiences as they reflect with us on how the death of George Floyd effected them. June 2020 has been a month in time that we have seen a number of events that involve violence, pain, and unnecessary deaths. This panel include Fitz Walkes (Retired Police Officer & US History Teacher), Sola Koleosho, Iba Lowe, and the ...
Beyond the Athletics - The Chantae McMillan Interview
June 04, 2020 18:22 - 57 minutes - 44.1 MBInstagram: Chan_Taemac Facebook: Chantae McMillan Website: www.ChataeM.com Sponsor of admin: www.NDSugarland.com
From Clown...to Traveling Wizard - The Bill Wiatrak Interview
April 21, 2020 22:57 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBMeet The Traveling Wizard, Bill Wiatrak. Known on Facebook and YouTube as the "Traveling Wizard"...We uncover some great travel advice and a few life stories that range from BIll's 30 year career as a professional clown, his role of bringing heroes and character's to life with his company "Incredible Events", and most importantly the travel advice and articles he writes via his life as the REAL LIFE "Traveling Wizard". This is a fun and light interview and sure has some funny parts to it...
Choosing Freedom - The Kelly Howard Interview
April 14, 2020 23:04 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBMeet Fitness & Adventure Coach - Kelly Howard. This interview kicks off with proven concepts that are related to bringing ease and positivity into your pursuits of health, happiness, and recommended steps in following your joy. With a history of creating and operating successful businesses, Kelly Howard shares with you how her career of helping people across the world, was uncovered by the success and lessons learned from her 15+ year career delivering fun and adventure to local Houstonian...
Unshakeable Faith: The Debbie Porter Interview
April 06, 2020 23:27 - 50 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode you will meet Debbie Porter, Artist and Entrepreneur extraordinaire! She discusses her journey through the many successes of her life and how she got there! Through this exciting dialogue between her and Warren Spiwak, you will find out about how Debbie discovers her talents and overcomes those obstacles that are laid before her. The exchange of ideas and thought provoking questions brings out the best for the listener to help learn, encourage and be fearless for the road ah...
Discovering Your Angels - The Kim O'Neill Interview
March 22, 2020 22:33 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBReady to Discover Your Guardian Angels? This delightful and "feel good" episode of Feed the Machine will provide a window into learning the amazing teachings of Author - Spiritual Teacher - and Psychic Channel, Kim O'Neill. In this episode, Kim explains where she was and what life was like at the moment she discovered her gift, and what led to her life's mission to teach and assist in all of us tuning into our ability to receive the help and guidance of our guardian angels. The episode i...
Hitting the Business Fast Track - Accelerating with Amos Schwartzfarb
November 27, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode, you will meet AMOS SCHWARTZFARB who is Managing Director of Techstars Austin, Author of Sell More Faster, and Start-up Strategist Extraordinaire. Listen in as Feed the Machine explores why founders and entrepreneurs across the globe have been seeking out the 90 Day Business Accelerator led by Amos. This captivating discussion also includes what led Amos to write his fast paced, intellectually tactical, and highly impactful book, "Sell More Faster"...and even touches on t...
Your Morning Mindset Meditation
November 11, 2019 06:13 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBProduced/Arranged by Warren Spiwak. Performed by Brody/Cooper/Case. Music by Eric McDonald & Symphonic Collections from PremiumBeats. This is a medley of questions and affirmations that will assist you in opening up to divine possibilities. It is designed to allow you to listen, and with no effort at all...or requirements to create a response of answer...to uncover new possibilities. Inspired by questions and philosophies I have read including those of Clementine Mitchell, Daren Martin, an...
Courtney's Compass - How A Successful Chemical Engineer Walked From One Career...To Launch Her Own Business and Align with Her True North.
October 26, 2019 17:25 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode, Courtney Spiwak talks about the process it took for her to acknowledge the inner voice of what would ultimately be the pathway to joy, life fulfillment in terms of career and helping others, and maximizing her own personal leverage to live life on HER terms. We also learn how her mission to NATURALLY combat her son's struggle with A.D.D. led her down a surprising/delightful journey of helping her son overcome...which also allowed her to help many more parents and their kids....
Rise Up - A Story of Living in Faith While Making It From Bankruptcy to the Boardroom - The Larry Shaffer Interview
October 18, 2019 17:07 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis inspiring interview discusses Larry Shaffer's life before his business success, and we also take a dive into Larry's newly released book, "What I've Learned From Amazing Women of the Bible". You will enjoy this inspirational and enlightening interview that includes our discussion about Larry Shaffer's earlier days and his overcoming the financial strife that was increasing in pressure...and what it took to overcome this time and thrive to where he is today. In addition to Larry being ...
The Story of "Never Cry Again" - Interview with Author Jim Cole
October 11, 2019 15:49 - 1 hour - 77 MBMeet Jim Cole, who after a successful 50 year career in civil engineering decided to follow his joy of writing fiction. Now, an Award Winning Author, Jim Cole's book, "Never Cry Again" is a story about a boy who beats all the odds. Taking place in the 1930's...this book does a great job to take the reader into the life of it's lead character, Drew. In this interview, we discuss the topics that are related to the book...and a little bit about Jim's life in Civil Engineering. Included ...
Living a Legacy - with Principal, Chris Zeller
October 05, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBBefore he could become a coach and principal impacting the lives of so many, Coach Chris Zeller would need to survive his childhood and the medical forecast doctors provided his lovely parents. Hear the story that will remind you miracles are real, and several anecdotes to living the best life we can, NOW. Coach Zeller, has had a 25+ year career in education and coaching. He is currently the Director/Principal of Montgomery Christian Academy...and has a long history of leading a youth g...
Beyond the Curriculum - The Jerry Toups, Jr Interview
September 21, 2019 20:27 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWarren Spiwak interviews Author/Educator/Influencer Jerry Toups, Jr. Warren Spiwak heard about the amazing things happening in Mr. Toups classroom after many students outlined for Warren how impactful and encouraging their time is inside Mr. Toups' 9th Grade Geometry Class. Mr. Toups wrote the book, "The Story of Always Believe" to share how several of the most difficult things that happened to him as a boy...shaped who he is today...and how he shares a VITAL message to all his students. In ...
The THEORY of WITH | The Ariel Soltura Interview
August 20, 2019 02:23 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBThis podcast segment exemplifies what community policing is, explains its roots and and how those who selflessly serve can live longer, happier lives. In this episode, Warren Spiwak interviews Police Officer Ariel Soltura. For those that don’t know Ariel Soltura, his impromptu two-minute game of catch with a child in a parking lot following a traffic stop popularized positive police interactions between children and officers five years ago. Today, his commitment to the community he serves ...
Falling Into Place -The Russ Johns Interview - When Gravity Requires Transformation.
August 09, 2019 23:49 - 56 minutes - 52 MBFind Russ at www.russjohns.com Warren Spiwak can be reached at 713-545-7877
From Injury to Impact - The Dr. Sonya Patel Interview - Her Journey of Healing Self, Leads Her to Healing Others.
July 19, 2019 22:30 - 2 hours - 105 MBClick this link to access Dr. Patel's Website [WWW.MIRVACU.COM] Warren Spiwak's Linkiedin www.linkedin.com/in/spiwak
The Power of Collaboration and Feedback with DR. DAREN MARTIN
July 11, 2019 00:23 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode, Warren Spiwak does his first ever interview and officially kicks-off the Feed the Machine Podcast with THE CULTURE ARCHITECT, Dr. Daren Martin. Daren talks to Warren a bit about the power of collaboration and feedback for professionals and business owners. Listen to the importance of certain attributes to your team. Daren’s book include “A Company of Owners”, “WhiteBoard – Business models that inspire action”, “The Sink- Radical Transformation with one small change” and “Bea...