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What's The Word?

328 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

What's The Word? is a show about finding out what inspires people to be successful in their respective careers and how social media played a role in their lives.

It is hosted by Cheval John, founder and CEO of Vallano Media, LLC, a marketing agency which helps businesses navigate social media to build a loyal audience and in the process become more profitable.

Every week, you will hear how each guest choose their career path, overcoming the odds to be successful and how social media took their careers to the next level.

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Episodes

Lessons Learned In 2021

January 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 26.5 KB

I will be sharing the lessons learned from 2021 and how it can help make 2022 the best year ever.

Magda Banas: Personal Trainer And Fitness Competitor

December 31, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MB

Magda Banas is a fitness competitor for Hammer Fitness, an online service-based coaching company that helps clients globally to transforming themselves physically and mentally. She is also the social media director for Hammer Apparel. Magda is a certified transformation coach for Lady The F Up, which is the largest coaching platform for women in the world Website: www.ladythefup.com  Instagram: @MagdaBanas

Katija Vlatkovich: Founder And CEO of Misfit Digital

December 30, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 30.8 MB

Katija Vlatkovich is the founder of Misfit Digital, a company which against the grain to create strategies that make their clients stand out online and get leads from the right audiences. Katija has been featured in media outlets like Dragon Digital Marketing podcast sharing about their strategies in using social media during this "pandemic" She has spent over a decade in digital marketing  Website:www.misfit.digital Twitter: @KatijaV Instagram: @KatijaV

Ai Zhang, Host of Classroom Without Walls

December 29, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MB

Dr. Ai Zhang is back to share about the growth of Classroom Without Walls.

Elizabeth Hayes, Author

December 28, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MB

Elizabeth Hayes is the author of Halfway There: Lessons at Midlife, a collection of stories that are meant to help you make sense of your own life. She recently founded Indigo Sunrise, a company which focuses: -Creative nonfiction (essays, memoir, travel writing, nature writing) -Business/marketing (campaigns, websites, blogs/articles, press releases, social media, thought leadership, internal training, technical communications). Website: www.indigosunrise.com LinkedIn: Elizabeth Hayes

Helen Fritsch: Podcast Host And Fitness Competitior

December 20, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MB

Helen Fritsch is the host of Age Is Irrelevant, a podcast that interviews women in their 50s, 60s, 70s,etc who want to redefine “over the hill”, smash age barriers and rediscover happiness and success! Helen is a flight attendant and competes in the international federation of bodybuilding and fitness (IFBB) She has been featured in Oxygen Magazine, D’Fyne Magazine, Center Stage Magazine FYI: The audio on my end of the recording was going in and out and it completely went out as the show w...

Vicki O'Neill: Host of Connect The Dots Podcast

September 26, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MB

Vicki O'Neill is an entrepreneur who helps businesses with marketing themselves. Prior to this, she has spent over two decades in marketing in a corporate setting. Vicki also is the host of Connect The Dots podcast where she interviews business leaders on how they market their business to avoid hitting a plateau. She also hosted a podcast with her daughters called The Power of 3 which delves into marketing themselves to generation z. Website: www.vickioneill.com Twitter: @vickioneill Li...

The Connection Between Fitness And Business

September 13, 2020 03:30 - 8 minutes - 6.5 MB

I will be chatting about how fitness works along with business

Nothing Is Free

September 06, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.6 MB

Hear about why everything we want have to come by hard work

Alissa Carpenter: Author and Coach

August 29, 2020 22:30 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

Alissa Carpenter returns to sbare about her newest book, "How to Listen and How to Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work" Alissa is an author and TEDx speaker who worked with non-profits to multi-billion dollar enterprises in industries ranging from pharmaceutical, higher education, facilities management to broadcasting. She host a podcast called, "Humanize Your Workplace," which deals with being more self aware, building work relationships, and how to be more human in a world full of t...

Podcasts

August 22, 2020 22:30 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

An impromptu show 

Maria Ross: Founder Of Red Slice

August 15, 2020 22:30 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MB

Maria Ross returns to What's The Word? to share about how she is taking her business to the next level this year. Maria is the  founder of Red Slice, a marketing and branding consultancy that’s been helping clients craft a compelling, engaging and differentiated brand strategy, story, and messaging. She has a frequent guest writer for many business and lifestyle publications, such as Entrepreneur.com, The Huffington Post, OPEN Forum, MarketingProfs, Seattle Business, Columbus CEO, IntoWine ...

Ancita Satija: Public Relations Professional And Twitter Chat Host

August 08, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MB

Ancita Satija is  an integrated communications professional who absolutely loves the art of storytelling. Innovative thinking and being an excellent team player with a problem-solving attitude is what defines her the best. Ancita created a weekly Tweetchat, #SocialPowWow and built a global community of marketers, communicators & entrepreneurs. The twitter chat has been recognised by industry experts as one of the most popular international tweetchats in digital marketing. Website: www.anc...

Greg Meade: Co-Founder of CROSSNET

August 01, 2020 22:30 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

Greg Meade is the co-founder and CEO of CROSSNET. The product is a volleyball court divided into four quadrants, merging traditional volleyball with four square. After creating a prototype, they invited their friends to come play. Their friends’ excitement made it clear that they were onto something.  Their product is carried in retail and online stores like Amazon, Target. Greg manages all aspects in the company from marketing, finances, etc. They have been featured in media outlets inc...

Dr. Ai Addyson Zhang, Founder of Classroom Without Walls

July 25, 2020 22:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MB

  Dr. Ai Addyson Zhang returns to share about how she is growing Classroom Without Walls. She started the Life Accelerator Program, the main product for Classroom Without Walls, last year in Singapore. The three-month Life Accelerator program teaches students what they are NOT learning from schools to become future-ready.  It helps successful and ambitious parents raise future-ready young adults SO THAT they have the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create career success, regardless of t...

Ryan Foland: Author And Speaker

July 18, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MB

Ryan Foland is the communications manager for University of California-Irvine, where he serves as a liasion for putting together strategic communication for the university. He is also an author of the book, "Ditch The Act" Revealing The Surprising Power of The Real You. Foland has been featured in media outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, Forturne. In this show, you have the opportunity to hear how he got into speaker and also how he created the 3-1-3 method for pitching your business....

Ryan Forland: Author And Speaker

July 18, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MB

Ryan Forland is the communications manager for University of California-Irvine, where he serves as a liasion for putting together strategic communication for the university. He is also an author of the book, "Ditch The Act" Revealing The Surprising Power of The Real You. Forland has been featured in media outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, Forturne. In this show, you have the opportunity to hear how he got into speaker and also how he created the 3-1-3 method for pitching your business...

Suzanne Brown: Author and Founder of Mompowerment

July 11, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 35.6 MB

Suzanne Brown returns to What's The Word? to share about how 2020 is treating her .  She started Mompowerment Helping companies and working moms think differently about work-life balance and take action empowers companies to become more balance-friendly and professional working moms to create the work-life balance they crave. She is a TED speaker and has been featured in major publications such as TIME, Forbes, Working Mother, Reader’s Digest, Shape, and Prevention. She’s a mom, wife, cons...

Moving To Video Indefinitely Until Further Notice

March 28, 2020 22:00 - 6 minutes - 5.19 MB

I will explain why I decided to move the show solely on video for the foreseeable future. Because of the trial the world is going through, I have to look at budget and see what is feasable.  

Winnie Sun: Co-Founder of Sun Group Wealth Partners

March 07, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 34.6 MB

Winnie Sun returns to What's The Word? to share about her show, Level Up With Winnie, set to launch this year She is the co-founder of Sun Group Wealth Parters, a trusted financial consulting firm providing financial planning services to small business owners, senior executives, celebrities, and established families throughout the West Coast. Winnie has made appearances in major media like Forbes, CNBC, Cheddar, USA Today. She is also the host of #winniesun, twitter chat.  the largest glob...

The Right Way To Use LinkedIn

February 29, 2020 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.73 MB

Hear about why people should be using LinkedIn, the right way

Monique Kabel: Founder of Pineapple Athletics

December 31, 2019 22:30 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MB

Monique Kabel is the founder of Pineapple Athletics, a company that offers personal training online. With over a decade of experience and an arsenal of education around health, fitness and nutrition, she bring a holistic approach to adopting a healthy lifestyle. I can cater to any diet restriction and help you to create an easy and maintainable way to live the good life. Monique is certifications from NFPT-Personal Training Certificate, Can Fit Pro-Personal Training Specialist, ISSA-Sports ...

Rebecca Councill: Founder of Social Media Day Houston

November 09, 2019 23:30 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MB

Rebecca Councill is the creator of Houston's Social Media Day and the creator and coordinator of the 2015 HOUSTON'S SOCIAL MEDIA DAY CONFERENCE. She brought together some of the best Social Media Influencers and Speakers in Houston to help other professionals gain valuable skills in social media, marketing, and branding. Rebecca was listed as one of Houston's Top 25 Social Media Power Influencers for 2013 & 2014 and worked as a social media volunteer during the 2017 Houston Super Bowl. Lin...

John Lim: Host of Moving Forward Podcast

November 02, 2019 21:00 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MB

John Lim is an entrepreneur, a TEDx speaker and has been featured in Inc. He is the executive producer and host of the podcast series, Moving Forward, which has reached listeners in over 50 countries.  Mr. Lim has also been a guest on Mary Fernandez’s Persuasion Nation podcast (for the highly popular “Dumb Question Friday” episode), Ryan Foland’s radio show, ‘Get Notified’ Natalie Kim’s PersoNatalie Podcast  Website: www.bemovingforward.com

Winnie Sun: Host of #WinnieSun Twitter Chat

October 26, 2019 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

Winnie Sun returns to What's The Word? to share about live streaming and also her twitter chat by the name of #winniesun. She is the co-founder of Sun Group Wealth Management and has made several appearances on CNBC, Cheddar, Fox Business. Winnie also hosts a live stream show which she discusses about finances and recaps with guests from her twitter chat. Website: www.winniesun.com Twitter: @winniesun

Alissa Carpenter: TedX Speaker and Coach

October 19, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

Alissa Carpenter is a "Not OK, That's OK coach who has opportunity to work with non-profits to Fortune 500 companies and get to the bottom of pain points with employees.  She facilitate spaces for them to come together and learn from one another.  Alissa has has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, Moneyish and more.  She recently gave a TedX talk about "How To Humanize The Workplace One Conversation At A Time" Website: www.notokthatsokcoach.com Twitter: @not...

Chris Strub: Live Streamer and Speaker

October 15, 2019 21:30 - 38 minutes - 34.1 MB

Chris Strub returns to What's The Word? to share about the growth of live streaming. Strub is the founder of I Am Here, LLC, a company that work with both for-profits and nonprofits to help them improve their social media strategies andlevel up their use of video. He has spoken at events like Social Media Marketing World and is a contributor to Forbes. Website: www.teamstrub.com Twitter: @chrisstrub LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstrub/

Celeste Rains-Turk: Fitness Competitor And Podcaster

September 28, 2019 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MB

  Celeste Rains-Turk specializes in helping Bikini Competitors make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process™. While studying, she became a sought after coach in the personal development world and went on to write a #1 Best-Selling Self-help book, ‘Believe your way to Badass’. ?After experiencing the post-show blues herself, healing her own negative relationship with food and learning to love her body at ...

Kathleen Hessert: Founder of We R Gen Z

September 21, 2019 19:00 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MB

Kathleen Hessert is the Founder of We R Gen Z WeRGenZ was born out of the disregard and void of understanding of an entire generation.  WeRGenZ started polling a dozen students from the magnate school, Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC.   It quickly quickly expanded to include educational pathways in eight very diverse district high schools. During the 2017-18 school year WeRGenZ was officially incorporated into the CTE (Career Technical Education) marketing pathway and now 16 h...

Marlo Saucedo: World Artist

September 16, 2019 21:30 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MB

Marlo Saucedo is an world renowned artist. She creates her art using words to tell a story. Her work has been actively commissioned: Labor-intensive drawings, paintings and mixed media pieces done entirely of text, or in pointillism (tiny bright squares of paper) - or both elements - form photo-realistic images when seen from a distance. Pieces have been shown in Houston at 34 venues including Diverse Works Art Space, Lawndale Art Center, and in Art League Houston\'s Open Show. She was awar...

Sharon Zapata: Author and Owner of The Zapata Group

March 02, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MB

Sharon Zapata is the founder of the Zapata Group. She is the author of books, The Little Book of Start-Up Inspiration and Middle Finger Happiness. Her blog is very popular because of her authenticity. LinkedIn: Sharon Zapata  

Returning From Hiatus

August 11, 2018 22:30 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MB

This episode is the beginning of season two of this show. I took an unexpected hiatus because it was needed. I will share about the upcoming episodes which will begin next week.

Melonie Dodaro: Author and LinkedIn expert

June 16, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MB

Melonie Dodaro is the founder of Top Dog Social Media, employs four channels to help sales and marketing professionals achieve digital success. Melonie is Canada's top leading expert in LinkedIn and is also: Top 50 Trustworthy Digital Marketing ExpertsTop 65 Women Business InfluencersTop 100 Marketing InfluencersTop 50 Sales InfluencersSocial Selling: Top 100 Influencers and BrandsTop 75 Digital Marketing Experts in 2018Top 10 Social Media Blogs 2017 by Social Media Examiner Her newest book,...

Mitchell Levy of Aha Books

June 09, 2018 20:30 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MB

Mitchell Levy returns to What's The Word? to share about why entrepreneurs should write a book. Levy is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created 20 businesses in Silicon Valley including 4 publishing companies that have published over 800 books. Currently, Mr. Levy is The AHA Guy at AHAthat & CEO of THiNKaha. He is a bestselling author with fifty six business books and a contributor at Entrepreneur Magazine. In addition to these accomplishments, Mr. Levy has provided strategic consult...

Daniel Addyson: Data Scientist For Aetna

May 12, 2018 22:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Daniel Addyson is a data science and analytics consultant in the healthcare space for Aetna.  He has over 10 years of data analysis experience in social media start-ups, small enterprises, large pharma and insurance companies, and the US Military. His work straddles two areas: working with clients to develop evidence-based and data-driven strategies, and solving business problems through advanced data modeling and analysis Mr. Addyson recently spoke at a conference in Singapore. LinkedIn:...

Meghan Monaghan, Founder of Smart Bird Social

May 05, 2018 21:00 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MB

Meghan Monaghan is the founder of Smart Bird Social, a company which provides content marketing, social media marketing, twitter marketing, etc. Smart Bird Social helps small businesses, non-profits, associations, and large corporations achieve their digital and traditional marketing success stories Meghan spent 20 years in the marketing industry before launching the company in 2016. Website: www.smartbird.net Facebook: Smart Bird Social Twitter: @MeghanMonaghan1    

Dr. Ai Zhang, Digital Media Learning Consultant

April 28, 2018 21:00 - 33 minutes - 29.6 MB

Dr. Ai Zhang returns to What's The Word? to share about how live video can help brands to stand out in the midst of the noise. Dr. Zhang is the host of the popular facebook live show, "Classroom Without Walls," where she interviews educational professionals, business owners and social media professionals. She taught at Stockton University for many years about public relations and social media before moving to South Korea on academic leave. It was there in South Korea that she began bloggin...

Alex Tachalova: Digital Consultant

April 21, 2018 22:00 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

Hear about Alex Tachalova here on What's The Word?

Sarah Stahl of Avant Creative

April 14, 2018 20:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MB

Sarah Stahl is a digital media strategist at Avant Creative, a collective of artists and engineers who balance functionality and style seamlessly, and can serve as a cost-effective alternative to in-house departments in Marketing, Advertising, Creative, and Information Technology. Sarah is also an Army veteran and has many years of marketing experience. Website: www.avant-creative.com Twitter: @mrsdstahl

The Importance of Twitter Chats

March 31, 2018 21:00 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MB

Twitter Chats are very important because it brings like minded people together around a hashtag. Hear how participating in a twitter chat prepared me for an unexpected error with my business website.

Being True On Social Media

March 24, 2018 17:30 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MB

Social media changed the way we communicate with each other. It has given many an opportunity to build a loyal tribe around a cause and a brand. With that power comes responsibility and people need to know how to be true on social.  

Jenn Herman of Jenn's Trends

March 15, 2018 02:00 - 40 minutes - 35.8 MB

Jenn Herman is the founder of Jenn's Trends, a blog which was recognized as a Top Ten Blog by Social Media Examiner in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Jenn helps small businesses stand out from the crowd with social media. She is the author/co-author of three books including Instagram For Business For Dummies. Jenn has been feautured in media outlets including Inc Magazine, Fox News, CBS Radio and Yahoo Finance  Website: www.jennstrends.com Instagram: Jenns_Trends Twitter: @jenns_trends

Beth Frates, M.D. of Wellness Synergy

March 07, 2018 23:00 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MB

Beth Frates, M.D. is the founder of Wellness Synergy which provides the knowledge, skills and tools needed to empower individuals and groups to reach their optimum health and wellness. She graduated from Harvard University, as a double major in psychology and biology. Dr. Frates attended Stanford University Medical School where she chose the specialty of Physiatry. She came back to Boston for her internship in internal medicine at MGH and her residency at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital ...

Jen Oleniczak Brown: Founder of The Engaging Educator

February 28, 2018 23:00 - 50 minutes - 45 MB

Jen Oleniczak Brown is the founder of The Engaging Educator, a company committed to helping others find their best, most unapologetic and confident voice, communication style and self. The company has served 30,000 people in thirty states. She is the author of the book, "Improv(e), Using Improv To Find Your Voice, Style, And Self" which was self-published this year. Website: www.theengagingeducator.com Twitter: @jenoleniczak

Dr. Joyce Knudsen of The ImageMaker, Inc® Communications Group

February 21, 2018 23:00 - 55 minutes - 49.6 MB

Dr. Joyce Knudsen is the founder of The ImageMaker, Inc ® Communications Group, which offers the most up-to-date courses in Image Management approved by AICI and DETC.  She prides herself on updating all the course information every six months and researching the latest research in the field of Image and Impression Management. She works side-by-side of every client to clarify what students are seeking in their careers, so they can focus on becoming the success they deserve to achieve.  ...

Jessica Ann: Author and Founder of Jessica Ann Media

February 15, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MB

Jessica Ann is the Founder and Creative Director of Jessica Ann Media {JAM}, a content marketing agency that develops compelling content for top-tier brands. With a Master’s Degree in Communications from Johns Hopkins University, Jessica inspires advocates for Fortune 500 companies through shared emotions and experiences, driving hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue in a way that’s authentic and fun. Jessica is an experienced news producer for national media outlets such as NBC Newsc...

Kate Frappell, Design Lead at Manage Flitter

February 07, 2018 23:00 - 38 minutes - 34.6 MB

On the fifth anniversary of What's The Word?, you will hear from Kate Frappell, design lead at Manage Flitter, an Australian based tech startup. Kate has also written, edited and published content for Manage Flitter. She is the production manager and co-host of "It's A Monkey Podcast, which covers news in technology and interviews thought leaders in the tech world. Kate made the bold decision of living in a foreign country while working full time for Manage Flitter. She is also the co-cre...

Chelsea Peitz: Realtor and Author of "Talking In Pictures"

January 31, 2018 23:00 - 29 minutes - 26.2 MB

Chelsea Peitz is a realtor and a Snapchat influencer.  She has written a book called "Talking In Pictures," which describes about snapchat changing the way people communicate with each other. Chelsea also host "Chelschat," a weekly show that shares about the in's and out's of social media and the latest tools that can help a professional in managing social. Website: https://about.me/chelseapeitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelschats/?pnref=lhc Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chelsea...

Bobbie Byrd and Lisa Stauber, Co-Founders of Blog Elevated

January 24, 2018 23:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

Bobbie Byrd and Lisa Stauber are the co-founders of Quirky Owl Media, an agency which helps businesses with social media strategy. The company is the parent organization of Blog Elevated, a conference which brings the top bloggers together to share tips and resources about building an audience through blogging. They also host the weekly Twitter chat by the same name, #blogelevated, that expands on the conference theme on social media. Bobbie and Lisa has spoken at Social Media Day Houston ...

Chris Strub, Author of "50 States, 100 Days: The Book"

January 17, 2018 23:00 - 39 minutes - 35.5 MB

Chris Strub is the author of "50 States, 100 Days: The Book" which documents the journey of live streaming and volunteering at non-profit organizations in all of the 50 States in the United States of America. Mr. Strub also formed the I Am Here, LLC, which was the publisher of the book and also worked with the Salvation Army in the fight for good tour in 25 states late last year. He has made many appearances on local and major media including "The Today Show" on NBC , "The Never Settle Show...

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