Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin
349 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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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Episode 176: Mel Robbins - The 5-Second Rule
February 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this episode, we revisit Amy Jo Martin’s interview with Mel Robbins. Mel Robbins is an expert on leadership and defeating doubt. She’s a thought-leader on thinking less and taking more action. Mel is an Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse. She shows us how counting down from five can help you tackle your Why Not Now? and literally change your life in five seconds. Learn more about Mel: https://melrobbins.com/ Follow Mel: https://www.in...
Episode 175: Cathy Heller - Navigating the Messy Middle
February 22, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 85.6 MBCathy Heller returns to the show this week. Cathy is the host of the Don’t Keep Your Day Job Podcast & author of the book, “Don’t Keep Your Day Job”. Amy Jo Martin & Cathy have an honest & playful conversation. Nothing is off-limits. Cathy is in the business of helping people find their purpose & quit their jobs. She shares what that means & what she’s learned along the way. She also discusses how she navigates “the messy middle”; the time during a big transition when things get complica...
Episode 174: Farryn Weiner - Leaning Into The Challenge of Seeking Happiness and Success
February 15, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 75.8 MBFarryn Weiner is on the show this week. Farryn is an award-winning marketer and the founder of Farrynheight. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Farryn talk about the 3 decision-making filters she uses in everything she does. Farryn also shares how she built her company from scratch, starting out with $2000 and using her apartment as her office. Follow Farryn: https://www.instagram.com/jetsetfarryn/?hl=en Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 ...
Episode 173: Ksenia Avdulova - Taking Action On Your Intuition
February 08, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 71.1 MBThis week's guest is Ksenia Avdulova. Ksenia is a speaker, educator, founder of Breakfast Criminals and host of the Woke & Wired Podcast. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Ksenia discuss how to take action by trusting your intuition even when it may not make sense. Ksenia also shares how she stays in alignment with herself while setting goals and seeing them through. Follow Ksenia: https://www.instagram.com/whereisksenia/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free tria...
Episode 172: Mark Cuban - From Bartender to Billionaire
February 01, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week's episode is a deep dive into the Why Not Now? archives. This is the very first episode of the show with guest, Mark Cuban. Amy Jo chats with Mark as he sits poolside in Vegas. You may know Mark from watching Shark Tank on TV or as the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. He’s an outspoken, no BS kinda guy who went from bartender to billionaire. They chat about business, sports, tech and no topic is off-limits. Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mcuban/ Super ...
Episode 171: John Maxwell - The Top Leadership Expert in the World
January 25, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 81 MBJohn Maxwell is our guest this week. John is an author, speaker and has been deemed the #1 leadership expert in the world by Inc. Magazine. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and John talk about leadership and personal growth. John discusses his specific formula for decision making as well as his "60/40" approach to running a business. He also shares what he considers to be his greatest challenge in leadership as well as a life-changing question his mentor asked him one morning over breakfast....
Episode 170: Byron Katie - 4 Questions To Help You Breakthrough Mental Blocks & Get To Work
January 18, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDo you notice a pattern of mental roadblocks that keep you from progressing in your career & life? Spiritual mentor and author of "Loving What Is", Byron Katie, has developed 4 questions which she calls “The Work”, to help you navigate those roadblocks. Amy Jo & Byron Katie discuss how to apply the 4 questions to your Why Now Now? Ideas & everyday life. Through her personal challenges, Katie has determined that freedom comes when we realize the struggle is in our minds & we can change that. ...
Episode 169: Hitha Palepu - Creating A Path That’s True To You
January 11, 2020 23:00 - 50 minutes - 74.7 MBHave you ever reached a point where you’ve burned out and needed to take a break? This is a familiar scenario for a lot of us. What if that break turned into a life-changing career shift? In this episode, Amy Jo Martin chats with Hitha Palepu about just that. Hitha shares a Why Not Now? moment that took her from being a successful blogger to the CEO of a family-owned pharmaceutical company. She also discusses her experience as an investor and what she looks for when choosing to invest in som...
Episode 168: Amy Jo Martin - My #1 Lesson of the Decade
January 04, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 55.6 MBAmy Jo Martin kicks off 2020 by sharing her single biggest lesson of the decade. All of her other lessons roll up into this one. She shares the tactics of how you can apply the learning to your personal and professional lives. It has been life-changing for her and it can be for you too. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http:/...
Episode 168: Amy Jo Martin - What I’ve Learned Over The Past Decade
January 04, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 55.6 MBHappy New Year! Amy Jo Martin kicks off 2020 by sharing some of the most important things she’s learned over the last decade. She talks about intuition and the importance of trusting your gut feeling. She also discusses her experience with meditation and how it’s helped her learn to listen to her inner voice.
Episode 167: Best of 2019 Part 2 - Prioritizing and Maximizing Your Time In 2020
December 28, 2019 23:00 - 42 minutes - 63.5 MBThis week is Part 2 of our Best of 2019. Amy Jo shares a few of her favorite conversations from 2019 that will help you make the best of your time in 2020. Author of “Do Less” Kate Northrup, FOCUS Brands President and COO Kat Cole, and Author of “Essentialism” Greg McKeown share their best tips on managing and maximizing your time so you’re ready to crush your 2020 “Why Not Now?” goals. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Priva...
Episode 166: Best of 2019 Part 1 - Getting A Headstart On Your 2020 Goals
December 21, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this week's episode, Amy Jo shares some of her favorite conversations from 2019 to help you get a head start on your 2020 goals. Business Mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, Business Coach extraordinaire Christy Wright and Entrepreneur Heather Allen share their steps, tips and tricks on how to take action on your “Why Not Now?” idea.
Episode 166: Best of 2019 Part 1 - Getting A Head Start On Your 2020 Goals
December 21, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this week's episode, Amy Jo shares some of her favorite conversations from 2019 to help you get a head start on your 2020 goals. Business Mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, Business Coach extraordinaire Christy Wright and Entrepreneur Heather Allen share their steps, tips and tricks on how to take action on your “Why Not Now?” idea. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook....
Episode 165: Ali Brown - What To Do When It’s Time To Let Go
December 14, 2019 23:00 - 49 minutes - 72.7 MBOver the last 15 years, Ali Brown has advised and nurtured some of the largest online thought leaders. She’s been named one of Forbes “Women to Watch” and has been featured on the ABC hit prime time television show “Secret Millionaire”. Ali shares her fascinating story of shifting her career when she was on top and thriving. She discusses what the change might have looked like on the outside and how it was perceived, but how it looked and how she felt on the inside. Learn more ab...
Episode 164: Stephanie Hauser - Pausing In The Chaos
December 07, 2019 23:00 - 40 minutes - 60.8 MBThis week's guest is Stephanie Hauser. Stephanie and Amy Jo became friends in the NICU after Amy Jo's son Lincoln was born. Stephanie shares the incredible story of when her son was born at just 23 weeks and navigating more than half a year in the NICU. She also shares her impactful philosophy, the concept behind how she operates, and how anyone can use them in any aspect of their life. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Pri...
Episode 163: Simon Sinek - Activating Your Why
November 30, 2019 21:14 - 55 minutes - 78.2 MBIn this episode we revisit Amy Jo's interview with best selling author, speaker and one of the top thought leaders in today's world, Simon Sinek. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY – why they do what they do. You'll hear Simon share his philosophy on finding your "Why?", what happens when you find it, why it's only the starting point; not the magic bullet and how he gets started on his own Why Not Now? ideas. Check out Simon's new book "The Infinite Game", her...
Episode 162: How To Pivot (The Riveter Summit Panel Discussion)
November 23, 2019 23:00 - 41 minutes - 62 MBWe’re changing it up this week! This special episode is a live recording from the Riveter Summit in New York City. Amy Jo Martin joins panelists Tiffany Dufu, Jen Hatmaker, John Lippman, & Vanessa Liu in a discussion moderated by Erica Keswin. Enjoy this colorful conversation about not only pivoting your career but pivoting your message and your life. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.faceb...
Episode 162: Riveter Panel - How To Pivot
November 23, 2019 23:00 - 41 minutes - 62 MBWe’re changing it up this week! This special episode is a live recording from the Riveter Summit in New York City. Amy Jo Martin joins panelists Tiffany Dufu, Jen Hatmaker, John Lippman, & Vanessa Liu in a discussion moderated by Erica Keswin. Enjoy this colorful conversation about not only pivoting your career but pivoting your message and your life.
Episode 161: Derek Sivers - How Your Actions Reveal Your True Values
November 16, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBDerek Sivers is an author, entrepreneur and founder of CDBaby. In a world where speed and instant gratification are everything, Derek defines himself as a “slow thinker”. He talks about the importance of slowing down and thinking things through. He also shares his unique perspective on the “why not now?” question, which is one we’ve never heard, and what to do when your goals just aren’t working out like you thought they would. Learn more about Derek: https://sivers.org/ Ge...
Episode 160: Michele Sullivan - We All Have Something To Give
November 09, 2019 23:00 - 53 minutes - 78.2 MBMichele Sullivan is the recently retired President of the Caterpillar Foundation and the Director of Corporate Social Innovation at Caterpillar. Michele discusses her journey navigating life as a little person and how we all live with our own differences, some we can see and some we can’t. She also talks about her new book “Looking Up” which hits shelves February 25th. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn...
Episode 159: Scott Harrison - The New Kind of Baller
November 03, 2019 01:57 - 55 minutes - 81.5 MBThis episode is a favorite from the Why Not Now? archives. Scott Harrison is the new kind of baller. He was once a night club promoter who sold selfishness and decadence to people while chasing models and doing drugs. Now, as the founder of charity: water, and best-selling author, he has impacted over 6 million lives and raised $300 million to provide clean drinking water to people in developing nations. His story is colorful. It’s a true testament of how much we can turn our lives around...
Episode 158: Megan Alexander - Transcending What You Are To Who You Are
October 26, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBMegan Alexander is an author, speaker, television personality, singer-songwriter and mother of 3. Amy Jo and Megan discuss how she manages staying present while living in 2 cities and her top tips for balancing multiple projects. Megan also discusses her new book “One More Hug”, the song she wrote and performed, called "One More", to accompany her book and how all it takes is one yes so keep going regardless of the no’s and doubters. Learn more about Megan: https://www.meganalexander...
Episode 157: Amy Jo Martin - Don't Let Your Inbox Own Your Life
October 19, 2019 22:00 - 28 minutes - 43.4 MBThis episode is all about conquering your inbox. Amy Jo Martin shares her tips and tricks on simplifying your inbox and discusses how to set up a respectful autoresponder to help create more space and less stress in your work and life. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com...
Episode 156: Amy Jo Martin - Unsubscribe To The Hustle And Grind So Work Feels Like Play
October 12, 2019 22:00 - 38 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode Amy Jo Martin switches roles and is interviewed by Sahara Rose on Sahara’s podcast - Highest Self Podcast. Amy Jo discusses the many pivots she’s made along her career and life path, from quitting her job with the NBA, starting her first company, living on a boat, moving to the forest, and starting the Why Not Now? Show. She also talks through ways you can develop your personal brand to show who you really are. This is a unique deep dive into the path Amy Jo has forge...
Episode 155: Kate Northrup - How Doing Less Can Help You Do More
October 05, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 43.4 MBKate Northrup is an entrepreneur and best selling author of "Money: A Love Story" and "Do Less". In this episode, Kate talks about "Do Less" and her philosophy of doing less of what’s not working, more of what is working and what lights you up. She also walks you through her 3 filter questions she asks herself on everything that’s on her calendar to ensure she’s focusing on what truly matters. Learn more about Kate: https://katenorthrup.com/ Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com...
Episode 154: Amy Jo Martin - From Instagram Unfollow Jail To Losing 150k Twitter Followers Overnight
September 28, 2019 14:25 - 28 minutes - 41.4 MBIn order to create more space & more time for the things that light us up, we need to declutter our physical & virtual lives. Social media can be a huge source of this clutter & as Amy Jo's Aunt once said "Don't let anyone rent space in your head, that's valuable real estate." Amy Jo shares her recent decluttering on social, what you can learn from her time in Instagram unfollow jail, how she lost then gained 150k twitter followers & why you should develop relationships outside of soci...
Episode 153: Tonya Dalton - Make Your Ideal Day Your Every Day
September 21, 2019 22:00 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBTonya Dalton is the CEO of inkWELL Press and a productivity expert. Prior to inkWELL, Tonya was running a successful company, but it didn’t light her up. Instead of sticking with safe, she decided to make a change and embrace the unknown. Tonya talks through how she found where her passion, purpose and skill collided and how by investing in herself she has been able to build her ideal day. She also shares her 4 step process of how you can build your own ideal day, taking the time to un...
Episode 152: Greg McKeown - Essentialism. If You Don’t Prioritize Your Life, Someone Else Will
September 14, 2019 22:00 - 57 minutes - 82.5 MBGreg McKeown is the New York Times Bestselling Author of "Essentialism" & this episode is essential listening for these frantic times we live in. Greg talks through essentialism vs non-essentialism & how if you don't prioritize your life someone else will. He also discusses the value of consistency, asks if you can answer the question “What’s important right now?” & what to do if you can’t, why we can multitask but not multi-focus, how to get more time in your day, the true test of essenti...
Episode 151: Suzy Batiz & Nicole Story Dent - When Innovation Feels Natural
September 07, 2019 22:00 - 49 minutes - 69.8 MBSuzy Batiz is known as an innovator and her company, Poo~Pourri is widely know for their innovative approach to marketing. That shit is badass! Not only are Suzy and her team innovating their entire industry, they are also innovating their company culture. In this week’s episode, Suzy and Poo~Pourri Creative Director, Nicole Story Dent, discuss the company culture changing experiment they performed when Suzy told Nicole to bring her newborn daughter to work with her, after Nicole’s materni...
Episode 150: Katie Anderson - Creating Currency From Your Creativity
August 31, 2019 22:57 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBKatie Anderson is the Founder & CEO of Save Water Co. and is innovating her industry. Katie was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Game Changer list, she’s a part of the Cartier Woman’s Initiative and is also a Spoken Word Rapper. Yep, quite the rap sheet (pun intended). In this episode, Katie discusses how to reach your full potential by creating a life of unbridled creativity. She also shares why you are limiting your creative potential if you make yourself special, she questions how many o...
Episode 149: Amy Jo Martin - My Top Time Management Tips
August 25, 2019 03:55 - 23 minutes - 33.9 MBTime management - the ability to manage our time - is something that affects each and every one of us. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 9 Time Management Tips. In the spirit of being efficient and maximizing your time, what are you waiting for? Press play already. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: h...
Epsiode 148: Amy Nelson - From Idea To 84 Employees In 24 Months
August 17, 2019 22:00 - 43 minutes - 44.5 MBAmy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a national membership network of community, content, resources and coworking spaces, built by women for everyone. In 24 months Amy has taken her idea and turned it into a community driven company with 84 employees and millions of dollars in funding. In this episode, Amy talks through creating your own template for life and why you shouldn’t buy into a system or way of doing things that doesn’t buy into you. She also discusses growing so...
Episode 147: Amy Jo Martin - How to Find a Mentor. 3 Things You Can Do Today.
August 11, 2019 03:59 - 27 minutes - 30 MBMentorship - being mentored or being a mentor - is one of the most important things you can do for yourself both personally and professionally. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Emily Costopoulos dive into why mentorship is so important. They also discuss how to find a mentor, how to be a mentor, three specific things you can do to get started today and they talk through two pivotal moments where blind DM’s on social media led to a series of events that Amy Jo could never have predict...
Episode 146: Tania Katan - Turning Your Flaws Into Superpowers
August 04, 2019 14:14 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MBTania Katan is an award-winning author, public speaker, and co-creator of #itwasneveradress. Tania shares how she has walked through life, and workplace, curveballs and how to take the most boring part of your job and turn it into the most exciting part. Tania also discusses the #itwasneveradress campaign and how a re-imagining of the women’s restroom logo went viral overnight. Tie on your cape and get ready for a conversation that will help you find your place even when you feel as if you...
Episode 145: Amy Jo and Richard - The 20 Second Rule (How It's Changed Our Lives)
July 28, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 36.2 MBAmy Jo and her husband Richard discuss how the 20 Second Rule has changed their lives, and how something that started as a way to get them through a temporarily challenging situation is now embedded in their days. They also talk through how you can implement the rule at home and work, how they are managing their time as new parents, an alternative to maternity leave and the biggest life lesson they've learned over the last few traumatic months. Learn more about Richard: https://www.richar...
Episode 144: Peta Kelly - Does Your Soul Fist Bump You Before You Go To Sleep At Night?
July 21, 2019 12:19 - 56 minutes - 79.3 MBPeta Kelly is an author and entrepreneur, but those two words do nothing to describe the true depth of Peta's character and soul. In this episode Peta discusses clock blocking - what it is and how it effects you. She also talks through being in service to the creations coming out of you, co-conception of ideas and “perfect” timing, when editing yourself is a help and a hinderance, Peta’s creative process and what you can learn from her approach as well as her thoughts on social media and m...
Episode 143: Heather Allen - A 7 Figure Income From Instagram (No Website)
July 14, 2019 03:24 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBHeather Allen is the founder of Kaleidacuts. Heather used to be a school teacher, then started a greeting card company. That company didn't work out as she had planned, but her second company - Kaleidacuts - is thriving. She is living where her passion, purpose & skill collide. In this episode Heather talks through running a 7-figure company without a website, building a loyal and engaged community, following and honoring your internal compass, owning up to your mistakes and learning from ...
Episode 142: Mel Robbins, Michelle Poler, Alison Levine - Scared? Do it anyway!
July 07, 2019 03:15 - 45 minutes - 46.2 MBToday's episode is about fear. My 3 guests - Mel Robbins, Michelle Poler & Alison Levine - share specific & tangible tools that will allow you to navigate & manage your fear more effectively. Before you listen, I invite you to think of something that you're afraid of; something that you're scared to do. Keep going back to that fear as you're listening because you can apply these tools today. By the end of this episode you will be on your way to overcoming whatever it is that you're afraid to...
Episode 142: Mel Robbins, Michelle Poler, Alison Levine - Scared? Do it anyway!
July 07, 2019 03:15 - 45 minutes - 46.2 MBToday's episode is about fear. My 3 guests - Mel Robbins, Michelle Poler & Alison Levine - share specific & tangible tools that will allow you to navigate & manage your fear more effectively. Before you listen, I invite you to think of something that you're afraid of; something that you're scared to do. Keep going back to that fear as you're listening because you can apply these tools today. By the end of this episode you will be on your way to overcoming whatever it is that you're afraid to...
Episode 141: Amy Jo Martin - My Biggest Business Blessons
June 29, 2019 13:04 - 36 minutes - 38.1 MBA blesson is a lesson that turns into a blessing. Instead of being a weakness a blesson is celebrated, learned from and applied in the future. We are all about applying the lessons that we learn. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 3 business blessons with you, as well as a recent personal blesson. She talks through the meaning of a blesson, the blesson wall and how you can apply that tactic for yourself, understanding your human capacity, realizing if you need to scale or not, keeping ...
Episode 140: Amy Jo Martin - How To Answer “What Do You Do?”
June 23, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 42.2 MBWhat do you do? This question can be one of the most annoying questions on the planet, and answering it stumps a lot of us. There's the literal “I work for xyz company” or “I am an insert the blank.” Then there's, what do you really do? What is it that you are doing on this planet? In this episode Amy Jo and Emily Costopoulos discuss the “What do you do?” question and provide guidance on how to answer it with more meaning and purpose. They also talk through how your title may be feeding yo...
Episode 139: Lauren Bongiorno - Go From What If? To Why Not Now?
June 16, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 49 MBLauren Bongiorno is an entrepreneur, health coach & author. In one word though, Lauren is an innovator. She has pioneered and created a career that didn't exist before; a career that allows her to live in the intersection of where her purpose, passion and skill collide. For someone still in her twenties Lauren has done more than most do over their entire careers. In this episode, Lauren shares a pivotal 10 minutes that changed the trajectory of her life forever. She also talks through going ...
Episode 139: Lauren Bongiorno - Go From What If? To Why Not Now?
June 16, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 49 MBLauren Bongiorno is an entrepreneur, health coach & author. In one word though, Lauren is an innovator. She has pioneered and created a career that didn't exist before; a career that allows her to live in the intersection of where her purpose, passion and skill collide. For someone still in her twenties Lauren has done more than most do over their entire careers. In this episode, Lauren shares a pivotal 10 minutes that changed the trajectory of her life forever. She also talks through going ...
Episode 138: Amy Jo Martin - Turning Adversity Into An Asset
June 09, 2019 16:57 - 51 minutes - 52.3 MBChanneling her current experience with her son in the NICU, in this episode Amy Jo talks through how to turn adversity into an asset. She shares why asking the right questions is key to dealing with any difficult situation, why you can only wear one hat at a time when it comes to giving your energy and emotions to something, why being is more important than doing and the importance of sharing what you've learned so others can benefit from your experience. To learn more about monday dot...
Episode 137: Barbara Corcoran - Everything You Need To Know To Get Started
June 02, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 38.8 MBBarbara Corcoran turned a $1,000 loan into a billion dollar business. She is a real estate mogul, investor and you may also know her from the hit TV show, Shark Tank. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets on entrepreneurship and life. Barbara talks through a pivotal Why Not Now? moment early on in her career. She also shares her advice to people navigating the bridge between leaving a job and starting a business, the one thing that her top 5 entrepreneurs all had in common when th...
Episode 136: Polina & Alex (Universal Standard) - The Power of Mixing Your Emotions With Data
May 19, 2019 16:21 - 40 minutes - 41.5 MBPolina Veksler & Alexandra Waldman are the Co-Founders of Universal Standard; a customer-centric clothing brand providing access to quality fashion for all. They are changing the game for people who struggle to find quality clothes that fit. Not bad for two founders who knew nothing about the industry they were getting into. Polina & Alex share how powerful mixing your emotions with data can be in business. They also share why your ignorance can lead to innovation if you are focused on sol...
Episode 135: Amy Jo Martin - Strengthening Your Relationship With Money
May 12, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 30.1 MBRecently Amy Jo asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for her. We decided to split the answers into 2 episodes. In this 2nd episode, Amy Jo answers your questions about strengthening your relationship with money, business & entrepreneurship. Amy Jo talks through fear, money & how they relate to your Why Not Now? ideas. She also discusses what she's learned about dealing with money in a business, figuring out what to charge, taking ownership of your finance...
Episode 134: Kat Cole - Building Your No Muscle
May 05, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 56.5 MBKat Cole is the COO and President of Focus Brands, North America. After a string of career catapults at an early age working for Hooters, Kat dropped out of college as a 20 year old. Prior to her current role she was the Executive Vice President of Hooters & President of Cinnabon. In addition, she has since gone on to receive her MBA. In this episode Kat talks through her three part approach to saying yes and no without compromising your values. She also shares why truth is the ultimate le...
Episode 133: Emily McDowell - Monetizing Your Passion
April 28, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 54.8 MBEmily McDowell is a writer, illustrator and Founder of Emily McDowell & Friends; a greeting card and gift company that is innovating the industry. Emily was named one of Slate’s 10 Designers Who Are Changing The World. In this episode, Emily shares two pivotal life moments that were the catalyst for her career shift from advertising into pursuing her passion. She talks through what you really need to think about before taking the leap and monetizing what brings you joy, the one thing that’...
Episode 132: Amy Jo Martin - I’m a Mom! (3 Months Early) Labor On a Layover
April 21, 2019 13:44 - 25 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to the world, baby Renegade! In true Renegade form, my son Lincoln Gray, decided to make his debut during a layover, while I was traveling alone, in Denver at 27 weeks. He came racing down the runway and into this world at a strapping 2 pounds, 3 oz. Lincoln delivered in the most natural (emergency) birth situation imaginable. Currently, he is doing very well for a micro-preemie. He'll be chillin' in the NICU for the next several months. This episode shares the story and journe...