Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin
348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 301 ratingsYou know that thing you've been thinking about doing? Why Not Now? Amy Jo Martin, a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Personal Branding pioneer, created this show because she believes the world will be a better place if more people ask themselves, "Why Not Now?". Each episode you'll hear from Amy Jo herself and a professional Why Notter - guests like Mark Cuban, Jessica Alba, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Billy Corgan and more - and learn how they answered the question then took action, so you can too.
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Juliet Funt - Creating Space & A Minute To Think (Ep 321)
April 15, 2024 16:10 - 49 minutes - 59 MBJuliet Funt is a Productivity Wizard. She is a renowned Keynote Speaker, CEO, Author and tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500. In this episode, Juliet gets into the tactics of how and what to do in order to create more space in your day and life. You’ll learn how to recognize that you’re doing too much, how Juliet helps companies and individuals reduce busyness and why space to recover, think, and be strategic, is the key to your efficiency. If you are a person in constant rush,...
Sandra Campos - Why Decision Making is Part Data, Part Instinct (Ep 320)
March 18, 2024 15:59 - 36 minutes - 44.1 MBSandra Campos is a three-time CEO, having led some of the biggest retail and fashion brands in the world. She is also a two-time founder, a member of multiple private and public boards, a contributor on CNBC and an absolute expert on the consumer. One of the things that stands out most about Sandra is her ability to understand the macro picture of things - whether that be culturally, or when it comes to her personal life. In this episode, Sandra shares a life changing Why Not Now...
Steven Kotler - Living in "Flow" to Reach Your Peak Performance (Ep 319)
February 26, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 58.7 MBSteven Kotler studied journalism, poetry, and writing in school. When he told others about his plans to conduct a neurobiological study, some literally laughed in his face. But Steven’s interviews with Flow State experts made him an authority on the subject, and he set out to help others reach peak performance. He now works with entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders of some of the biggest companies in the world, helping them reach this state of “Flow” to become up to 500% more productive. H...
Amy Jo Martin - The Difference Between Priority Management & Time Management (Ep 318)
February 17, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBOur priorities are what we do, not what we say we are going to go. In this episode, Amy Jo explains the difference between priority management and time management. You’ll hear two personal stories that have helped shape the way Amy Jo looks at her priorities as well as learn actionable tips you can try today to help you discern what is a priority, what is not and what to do with that data. Subscribe to the podcast: https://amyjomartin.com/whynotnow To watch the video of this epis...
Amy Jo Martin - How To Ask For Equity (Ep 317)
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBAlignment and equal value exchange are everything when it comes to having skin in the game. Asking for equity, no matter if you are an employee, advisor or otherwise, is a long term strategy and can be life changing. In this short-but-tactic-packed episode, Amy Jo breaks down the 7 ways you can ask for equity, the strategy behind these phrases and the key ingredient to ensuring you are the one guiding the conversation and not the other way around. Subscribe to the podcast: http...
Paula Wallace - Lessons In Leadership, Invention & Reinvention (Ep 316)
February 05, 2024 18:05 - 38 minutes - 46.8 MB“Once you launch in, there’s no going back.” Paula Wallace is the Founder and President of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) - a world leading comprehensive university for creative professionals. Paula invented SCAD in 1979, and she has most definitely not looked back. Paula has continued to reinvent the way we learn and the way we teach the combination of creative, art, business and now even AI. She writes her own rules. In this episode, Paula and Amy Jo talk through P...
Amy Jo Martin - Part 3 How To Reinvent Your Day & Relationship With Time (Ep 315)
January 26, 2024 16:10 - 43 minutes - 51.9 MBThis is the final episode of Amy Jo’s 3 part series all about reinventing your relationship time and money. We encourage you to listen to Part 1 (Ep 313) and Part 2 (Ep 314) before pushing play on Part 3. In this last installment, Amy Jo focuses on the money side of things. To be clear, this is not investment advice, but you will learn how to potentially earn more and save more. Amy Jo shares her specific money story and how that has changed over the last ten years. The net/net? Sacrific...
Amy Jo Martin - Part 2 How To Reinvent Your Day & Relationship With Time (Ep 314)
January 17, 2024 18:13 - 39 minutes - 47.3 MBWelcome to Part 2 of Amy Jo’s 3 part series on reinventing your relationship with time and money. If you haven’t spent time with Part 1 (episode 313), we encourage you to go back and listen before diving in to this latest installment. As promised, in this episode you’ll hear Amy Jo’s New Year’s list featuring what she plans to take with her into the new year, leave behind in 2023 and create new in 2024. She has been doing this exercise for over ten years. These actionable items go hand in ...
Amy Jo Martin - Part 1 How to Reinvent Your Day & Relationship with Time (Ep 313)
January 08, 2024 16:54 - 58 minutes - 72.4 MBA solo series with Amy Jo! In this first episode of a three-part series, you’ll hear how Amy Jo is reinventing her relationship with time (and how you can too). You will learn tactical tips so you can do the same. Amy Jo has overhauled how she spends her days. The catalyst for this reinvention? Some tough, life-changing lessons. You will learn how to optimize your bandwidth (finite 24 hours in a day) and expand your capacity (infinite potential). Hint: Getting up earlier and earlier is not a...
Episode 312: Nicole Rex - How Dell is Reinventing Work
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBCorporate isn’t a dirty word, and Nicole Rex will tell you why. She is on a journey to reinvent it. Nicole is the VP of Global Marketing at Dell Technologies. A storyteller, creator, and marketer at heart, Nicole brings a unique passion for helping people and infusing creativity into every aspect of her work, all while having a ton of fun. After all, if we’re not having fun, what’s the point? In this episode, you’ll explore how Nicole is redefining the corporate landscape…the Renegade ...
Episode 311: Dr. Melanie McNally- My personal Peak Performance and Brain Coach
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBImmerse yourself in a profound conversation with Dr. Melanie McNally, a licensed clinical psychologist and a trailblazing brain coach. With a career spanning almost two decades, Dr. McNally has devoted herself to the mental well-being of adults and adolescents. Her groundbreaking life coaching programs are designed to instill self-awareness, align actions with values, and empower the younger generation to create a life that sparks excitement. Dive into the intricacies of the mind as Dr. Mc...
Episode 310: AI Panel - The Future Of Technology Is The Future Of Humanity
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBWhat is the impact of AI on humans? How can you use it to your advantage? Well, the goal of this episode is to leave you empowered and able to take very practical steps toward your own AI goals. Dive into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies with Amy Jo and our Renegade guests - Lindsey Michaelides, Founder of Strongsuit, Erin Suarez, Group Manager, Americas Demand Generation at Epson (who oversees 60% of their revenue!) and Georgia Sapounas, Senior Direc...
Episode 309: Nadya Okamoto - Teen Entrepreneur to Change maker
November 27, 2023 15:56 - 39 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this compelling podcast episode, host Amy Jo engages in an on stage conversation with Nadya Okamoto, a force to be reckoned with in the entrepreneurial world. Nadya, Founder & CEO of August, a sustainable tampon and pad company, has not only pioneered eco-friendly menstruation products but also led the charge against period poverty through her non-profit organization, PERIOD, all at the age of 25. They explore Nadya's remarkable journey, beginning with her entrepreneurial spirit kindle...
Episode 308: Sophia Amoruso - Time, Money & Business (#Girlboss)
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 64.2 MBSophia Amoruso is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times Bestselling Author, and the original #GirlBoss. In this episode, she shares how she started a company from the back of her ‘87 Volvo, scaled it to a $100 million, and how she has reinvented and rebuilt herself in the process. In this candid conversation, Sophia shares the unvarnished truths of her journey, shedding light on the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the world of venture capital. She opens up about her exper...
Episode 307: Matt Lombardi - Reinventing Health and Wellness
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 56.1 MBMatt Lombardi, former professional athlete and Co-Founder of Beam, joins Amy Jo for a heartfelt conversation covering inspiration, heartbreak, mental health and everything in between. Beam crafts functional wellness products designed to enhance sleep, calm, energy, recovery, and hydration, reshaping the landscape of health and wellness. Amy Jo and Matt dive deep into the essence of Matt's remarkable journey. They explore the inseparable relationship between risk and reward, shedding light ...
Episode 306: Jodi Shelton - Investing in your Curiosity
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 53.9 MBJoin Amy Jo as she delves deep with Jodi Shelton, the remarkable co-founder and president of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). Jodi's story is one of relentless determination and unwavering dedication, she will outwork most anyone in a room evident from the fact she’s held a job since 6th grade). Throughout the conversation, Amy Jo and Jodi explore topics that have shaped Jodi's extraordinary journey. They discuss her insatiable passion for travel and exploring different culture...
Episode 305: Matthew McConaughey - Main Character Energy
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MBGet to know the REAL person behind the personality. Matthew McConaughey has depth and shares things in this episode that we’ve never heard before. We all know him from the big screen, but this wide-ranging conversation takes unexpected turns and give us a glimpse into his life behind the scenes. You’ll hear the Matthew behind the @officiallymcconaughey. Matthew is an Academy Award winning Actor, Producer and College Professor. In this episode he shares amazing stories, tactical insight...
Episode 304: Marcus Buckingham - Love + Work
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBMarcus Buckingham is the author of two of the best selling business books of all time. He studies psychometrics for a living and brings research into everything he does to unlock strengths, increase performance and help pioneer the future of how people work. Both his insight, and storytelling, are unrivaled. In the episode, Marcus reveals what he perceives as the fundamental key to life. He uses research to underscore how being in love serves as a prescription that enhances our intelligenc...
Episode 303: Scott O’Neil - The Magic of 'No' and High-Performance Insights
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 59 MBScott O’Neil stands as one of the most accomplished and multifaceted executives, excelling across both the professional sports and corporate domains. Currently serving as the CEO of Merlin Entertainment and acclaimed author of “Be Where Your Feet Are,” his prowess transcends industries. His legacy is underscored by former leadership roles as CEO of the NHL’s NJ Devils, NBA’s Philadelphia 76’ers, and the Prudential Center. Scott has been through extreme ups and downs in his life, but finds...
Episode 302: Brittany Hiller - Scaling to $100M+ with Humility
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 57.9 MBBrittany Hiller is the COO of Renegade and the complementary Yin to Amy Jo's Yang. Britt embodies a fusion of razor-sharp legal acumen with entrepreneurial artistry. Discover how Britt’s journey took an unexpected turn from attorney to CMO, and how her remarkable results led to her taking the reins as CEO, leading the organization in 200+% topline growth in 2.5 years and a nine-figure exit, all before the age of 32. In this episode, Amy Jo delves into the synergy between her distinct ...
Episode 301: Brad Slater - Capitalizing on the Unconventional with Hollywood’s Top Agent
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBBrad Slater, Senior Talent Partner at William Morris Endeavor, wears the badge of most untraditional agent in Hollywood with pride.He has represented some of the most prominent names in entertainment, professional sports, and business, including The Rock, Lebron James and Megan Markle. He continues to push the boundaries and reinvent his role in a traditional industry - again and again. In this episode, Brad unveils his tips for maintaining success in the world of sales, along with the adv...
Episode 300: Alexis Jones - Joy Hunting
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MBAlexis Jones lives at an intersection few entrepreneurs journey to - the crossroads of entertainment and activism. As a three time founder, executive producer, author, activist, and former Survivor contestant, Alexis’ journey to discovering alignment and joy has been anything but boring - or linear. In the candid interview, Alexis recounts her bold journey of upending the status quo and navigating through the initial panic of reinvention. Discover the pivotal catalyst that guided her t...
Episode 299: Alli Webb - Scaling and Selling the Drybar Empire
August 12, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 64.2 MBAlli Webb is the Co-Founder of Drybar, a New York Times Bestselling Author, Canopy President, and the Co-Founder of Squeeze and Becket + Quill. Alli is the kind of person who skips the small talk and dives right into the deep end. There is nothing off limits for her. In this episode, recorded live at the 2022 Renegade Summit, Alli discusses how she turned her simple business idea into a brick and mortar reality, then a national sensation, during a recession and in a location where all pr...
Ep 298: Melanie Strong - Career Reinvention
August 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBJoin us on this episode of Why Not Now? as we delve into Melanie Strong's extraordinary journey from a 17-year tenure as a top executive at Nike to co-founding Next Ventures, a venture capital firm, with Lance Armstrong. Melanie shared her pivotal Why Not Now moment that ignited her career reinvention, propelling her into the realm of angel investing and funding. Despite her initial lack of venture capital experience, Melanie's intuitive approach, coupled with her background as a teacher a...
Ep 297: Lifting the Investing Veil: Live SXSW Panel
July 22, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBWelcome to a special episode of Why Not Now? where we are lifting the veil on the investing spectrum.. Recorded live at 2023 SXSW, Amy Jo is joined by two remarkable Renegades: Noramay Cadena, Managing Partner at Supply Chain Capital, a venture capital firm investing at the intersection of food and technology, and Britt Hiller, Renegade Global’s COO, attorney, founder, and executive lead on multiple private equity and strategic transactions.. Together, the dynamic trio open source informati...
Episode 296: Constance Schwartz-Morini - A New Playbook for Talent Management
July 08, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBConstance Schwartz-Morini is the co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment, a talent management firm, business incubator, and Emmy-nominated production company she has created in partnership with Michael Strahan. Constance has developed the modern playbook for how athletes and entertainers navigate their multifaceted careers while developing businesses and strategic partnerships that expand reputation and onboard audiences.In this week's episode, Constance reveals her strategic negotiation ta...
Episode 295: Jesse Draper - Invest in Women or Get Left Behind
May 20, 2023 19:07 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MBJesse Draper is one of the 50 most connected women in America, and a true trailblazer. Jesse is not only a highly successful venture capitalist, but is also a dedicated mother of three. As the founder of Halogen Ventures, a female focused venture fund, she has built an impressive portfolio of over 70 companies, focusing on accelerating access to capital and deal flow while championing the empowerment of female investors and female entrepreneurs. In this week’s episode, Jesse sha...
Episode 294: Jason Mraz - The Art of Storytelling
February 27, 2023 12:29 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBJason Mraz is a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter. But what you may not know is that he's also a passionate farmer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Jason talks to Amy Jo about music's power to harmonize humanity in a time where many of us feel divided. Jason and Amy Jo also discuss his Why Not Now? moment that took him from Farmville, Virginia to sunny California. After visiting the west coast for the first time, he knew he had to go back. So unsure of the road ah...
Episode 293: Kerry Michaels - Taking Control Of Your Career
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBKerry Michaels is the Co-Founder & CEO of William Murray Golf. Yes…as in the actor, Bill Murray. Kerry oversees millions of dollars in annual revenue. Hers is a true story of asking for forgiveness instead of permission. This conversation is all about taking control of your own career, taking action and getting sh*t done. Kerry, and her Why Not Now? moment which you’ll hear, are hard proof of this. In this episode, Kerry shares the story of how she got into business with Bill and...
Episode 292: Best of 2022 - Regan Walsh - Ditching Perfection The Renegade Way
January 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 45.9 MBThis episode is the final in our “Best Of 2022” series. Regan Walsh, Chief Renegade Officer at Renegade Global, is an incredible people leader who has coached some of the top executives at Nike, Wall Street and everything in-between. She navigates her own life with constant curiosity and guides others around healthy boundaries by shifting the way people lead. In this episode, Amy Jo and Regan discuss their point of view on perfection and provide tactical steps you can take ...
Episode 291: Best of 2022 - Phyllis Newhouse - Leading With Power
January 09, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 61.7 MBThis episode was another of our most popular, and most listened to, episodes in 2022. Phyllis Newhouse has quite the resume. She is the first African American woman to lead a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), the first woman ever to win the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year award in the technology category, she’s on the board of the Women’s Presidents Organization and is a pioneer in business. She is a retired senior military officer, a CEO, an investor and serial ...
Episode 290: Best of 2022 - Vanessa Van Edwards - Charisma. Are You Born With It or Can You Learn It?
December 26, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 64.7 MBThis episode was our most popular, and most listened to, show in 2022! Vanessa Van Edwards is the Lead Behavioral Investigator at Science of People - a company she founded over 15 years ago. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author of two books, Captivate and Cues. Vanessa guides people on mastering the secret language of charismatic communication, and in this episode, Vanessa dives into the specifics of charisma. We ask the question “Are you born with it or can you lear...
Episode 289: Kristen Bell & Monica Padman - Shattering the Glass Ceiling and Knowing Your Worth
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBKristen Bell and Monica Padman joined Amy Jo on the Why Not Now? show for our 250th Episode. Don’t miss this incredibly honest conversation about gender equality, mentorship, confidence, and asking for support. Kristen Bell and Monica Padman share some insight into their podcast, We Are Supported By... They interviewed inspirational women like Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, and Malala Yousafzai about how they have put cracks in the glass ceiling. The women share their Why Not Now...
Episode 288: Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham
December 05, 2022 15:07 - 58 minutes - 67.3 MBMarcus Buckingham is the author of two of the best selling business books of all time. He studies psychometrics for a living and brings research into everything he does. Both his insight, and storytelling, are unrivaled. In the episode, Marcus exposes the key to life as he sees it. He dives into the fact that as humans, when we are in love, we are smarter. On the flip side, he also explains how there are consequences when love is repressed. The bio-chemical make up of our brain is unim...
Episode 287: Mike Evans - How To Unlock Personal Success with the Founder of Grubhub
November 28, 2022 13:48 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBMike Evans, the founder of Grubhub, author of “Hangry” and founder of Fixer, is one of the most grounded and passionate workers around. He knows how to start from nothing and build success. Mike took Grubhub public. The company had a multibillion dollar IPO. Even though that might sound “successful” to everyone else, Mike defines success for himself. He says success is all about alignment. In this week’s episode, Mike challenges the question of “why stay?” and flips it to “why leave?”. H...
Episode 286: Alli Webb - Stay-at-Home Mom to Scaling and Selling Drybar
November 07, 2022 14:51 - 56 minutes - 64.2 MBAlli Webb is the Co-Founder of the wildly successful Drybar, a New York Times Bestselling Author and Canopy President. She is also a Co-Founder of Squeeze and Becket + Quill. Alli is the kind of person who skips the small talk and dives right into the deep end. There is nothing off limits for her. In this episode, recorded live at the 2022 Renegade Summit, Alli discusses how she turned her simple business idea into a brick and mortar reality, then a national sensation, during a r...
Episode 285: Brad Slater - Identifying, Selling & Negotiating Your X Factor with Hollywood's Top Agent.
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBBrad Slater is one of the top talent agents in the world and a Senior Talent Partner at William Morris Endeavor. He represents some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Professional Sports and Business. Amy Jo and Brad have been friends for over a decade and she has learned so much from him, both personally and professionally, during that time. This conversation was recorded live at the 2022 Renegade Summit. Brad starts by discussing his Why Not Now? moment - in which he took the m...
Episode 284: Syrita Steib - A Renegade’s Race to The Senate
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MBRenegade graduate Syrita Steib is running for US Senate in the state of Louisiana. If elected, she will be the first black women to ever hold that position. Her story is remarkable. She grew up in a small rural town surrounded by sugar cane, spent 10 years in prison and has successfully created, and passed, legislation that is changing the narrative for many people. In this discussion with Amy Jo, Syrita talks about her trauma that led her to prison and the moments since that have motiva...
Episode 283: Nadya Okamoto - Breaking Barriers to Find Your Superpower
August 22, 2022 14:10 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBNadya Okamoto is the Founder & CEO of August, a company that makes sustainable tampons and pads. She is also an influencer with 3 million TikTok followers. Entrepreneurship is in her bones. She started her first non profit, at the age of 16, to find a solution to a problem that she faced growing up. She is now 24 and has started multiple companies. The non-profit is still growing. Nadya has grown from a place of understanding and processing who she is. She is incredibly self aware, una...
Episode 282: Chanel Dokun - Life Starts Now
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBRenegade Grad, Chanel Dokun, helps women step into a calling greater than their career. She is a master at guiding others to find their life purpose and build a plan around it. Her new, and first, book “Life Starts Now: How to Create the Life You’ve Been Waiting For”, was released this week. Chanel used to work in magazine publishing. She thought it was her dream job, but found herself with the growing feeling that it was not enough. None of her strategies were working. As a result, sh...
Episode 281: Marisa Thalberg - MVP of the (ad) Super Bowl: Lowe's CMO
August 01, 2022 19:54 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MBMarisa Thalberg is one of the most iconic CMO’s out there. She is the Executive Vice President and Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Marisa has previously worked for Estee Lauder Companies, Revlon, J. Walter Thompson, as well as built Taco Bell into the lifestyle brand we know it to be today. In this episode, recorded live at the Cannes Lions Festival in France; the advertising Super Bowl, Amy Jo and Marisa discuss weaving in and out of business and life. You’ll...
Episode 280: Liz Matthews - Rebranding The Workplace
July 27, 2022 11:03 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBLiz Matthews is the Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Creative and Experiential Marketing at Dell Technologies. She oversee’s all brand at Dell, which is a 100 billion dollar company. Liz has around 700 people who report up to her. Her leadership style is unmatched. It has to be. In this episode, recorded live at the 2022 Cannes Lions Festival in France, Amy Jo and Liz discuss what it means to be a leader today. They explore what teams need now versus what they may have needed in ...
Episode 279: Regan Walsh - Ditching Perfection The Renegade Way
July 15, 2022 11:27 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBRegan Walsh, Chief Renegade Officer at Renegade Global, is an incredible people leader who has coached some of the top executives at Nike, Wall Street and everything in-between. She navigates her own life with constant curiosity and guides others around healthy boundaries by shifting the way people lead. In this episode, Amy Jo and Regan discuss their point of view on perfection and provide tactical steps you can take to optimize your day, as well as your relationship with perfection bef...
Episode 278: Ken Coleman - Creating Your Own Opportunities
June 24, 2022 11:32 - 39 minutes - 45 MBKen Coleman is America’s Career Coach, the #1 national bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and From Paycheck to Purpose, and host of The Ken Coleman Show. Ken is known for helping people discover what they were born to do and providing practical steps to make their dreams reality. In Amy Jo’s conversation with Ken, they talk through his personal journey and how he had to realize that “Nobody is sitting around thinking about how they are going to help you. You have to help you...
Episode 277: Jodi Shelton - Driving Innovation Through Alliance
June 17, 2022 11:26 - 48 minutes - 54.9 MBJodi Shelton, the co-founder and president of GSA (Global Semiconductor Alliance), plays full out. She has maintained a job since 6th grade, established herself as a pioneer within the technology space, written a screenplay, moved across the country, ran a triathlon and has grown GSA to include companies throughout the supply chain, representing 25 countries across the globe. Her strong work ethic and grit materializes as perpetual forward movement. Jodi is not afraid when it comes to goi...
Episode 276: Designing Your Life - From Corporate Exec to Free Agent
June 06, 2022 13:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLiya Sharif is a former corporate Renegade who led Brand Marketing at Qualcomm. Like all Renegades, Liya has pushed beyond normal expectations and structure, and does not have a traditional journey. Currently, Liya is studying for a degree in interior design as well as guiding emerging companies, looking to grow, with her creativity and unconventional approach to leadership. In this episode, Liya discusses how she did an audit of her life. She shares her roots, her history in dance and how...
Episode 276: Liya Sharif - Designing Your Life. From Corporate Exec to Free Agent
June 06, 2022 13:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLiya Sharif is a former corporate Renegade who led Brand Marketing at Qualcomm. Like all Renegades, Liya has pushed beyond normal expectations and structure, and does not have a traditional journey. Currently, Liya is studying for a degree in interior design as well as guiding emerging companies, looking to grow, with her creativity and unconventional approach to leadership. In this episode, Liya discusses how she did an audit of her life. She shares her roots, her history in dance and how...
Episode 275: Erik Day - How To Approach Difficult Situations in 5 Steps
May 29, 2022 16:28 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAs a corporate Renegade, Erik Day has many titles, one of which is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Small Businesses at Dell Technologies, where he serves as a heartbeat behind the brand. Erik has been working at Dell for 20+ years combining career with passion, purpose and skill. In this episode, Erik shares 5 incredibly valuable steps for approaching difficult situations. You’ll learn two vital ingredients for a business to succeed, how to break down bias, how to b...
Episode 274: Phyllis Newhouse - Leading With Power
May 23, 2022 15:03 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBPhyllis Newhouse has quite the resume. She is the first African American woman to lead a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), the first woman ever to win the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year award in the technology category, she’s on the board of the Women’s Presidents Organization and is a pioneer in business. She is a retired senior military officer, a CEO, an investor and serial entrepreneur. Phyllis also happens to be a “frientor” to Amy Jo (a friend and mentor). Phyllis i...
Episode 273: Amy Browns-Taylor - Leveraging Technology for the Good of Humanity
May 16, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBAmy Browns-Taylor is a US citizen living in Poland. She is personally involved with helping Ukrainian refugees. Amy and her family recently said “Why Not Now?” and moved to Poland. Not long after, they found themselves faced with a unique opportunity to open their home up to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war. After making that difficult decision, they haven’t looked back. Amy is a communications professional with her Bachelors in Journalism and Masters in Arts Administration. In...