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 131: Amy Jo Martin - "Help, Amy Jo. I’m Stuck!" How To Level-Up Your Social Media Presence With Intention
April 14, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 43.6 MBRecently we asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for Amy Jo about business, social media and navigating their Why Not Now? ideas. The response was overwhelming. We've decided to answer all of your questions over two episodes. A lot people are feeling stuck with social media; wondering why their audience isn’t growing or engaging more. So, in this first episode, Amy Jo tackles your questions on Social Media and she provides a new lens for this space to hel...
Episode 130: Emily Schromm - Psychotic Ambition, The Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship, Resilience Through Failure & Leveraging Your Community To Build Your Team
April 07, 2019 04:30 - 54 minutes - 54.8 MBEmily Schromm is a personal trainer, entrepreneur & inventor. Since participating in MTV’s Real World at 20 years old, Emily, now 30, has founded 5 companies serving multiple industries. In this episode Emily talks about psychotic ambition in entrepreneurship; what that means & transitioning into a healthier place. She also shares the hardest of part of entrepreneurship, resilience through failure, tips on delegating & leveraging your community to build a team of like minded people who belie...
Episode 129: Jessica Mendoza - Saying Yes & Figuring It Out Later, The Power of “Now”, Dealing With Negativity & More
March 31, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 40.4 MBJessica Mendoza is a true modern day pioneer. She is the first woman in history to serve as a nationally televised analyst for Major League Baseball. She is also an Olympic gold and silver medalist, former Pro-Softball Player, Entrepreneur and Mother. In this episode Jessica shares a pivotal Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for her diving headfirst into her career. Jessica also talks through why we should say yes & figure out the details later, the power of “Now”, dealing with negat...
Episode 128: Molly Bloom - Your Story As A Monetizable Asset
March 24, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 77.9 MBMolly Bloom’s story is like no other. She has experienced the highest of high’s & the lowest of lows, but Molly’s resilience is second to none. Molly talks through realizing that by leveraging & marketing her unique story, she could reinvent her life for the better. Molly also shares her advice to people who have failed & need to come back stronger, as well as the antidote to anxiety when things don’t work out & some of the best advice on networking & building community you're ever likely to...
Episode 127: Christy Wright - Goal Setting, A New Lens on Your Competition & Setting Boundaries
March 17, 2019 17:09 - 53 minutes - 75.8 MBChristy Wright is a renowned business coach, speaker, author, podcast host and Dave Ramsey Personality. She is a leader in the field of business and entrepreneurship. Christy shares her advice on goal setting, how to maximize your Why Not Now? moment and the two extremes of planning your future. She also talks through a new way to look at your competition, effective boundary setting, why an honest no is better than a dishonest yes and much more. Christy has a brilliant mind for business and ...
Episode 126: Jax Mariash - Don't Panic Just Fix It
March 10, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 41.5 MBJax Mariash is the Founder of Stoked Roasters & one of the most decorated self supported stage racers in the world. Jax talks through skipping the panic phase of any problem, going straight to solving it & how that mindset has served her athletic & entrepreneurial career. She also shares the importance of showing all sides of yourself on social media, how using past pain can create future fuel in a positive way & knowing when to get your hands dirty as an entrepreneur & business owner to mov...
Episode 125: Ginny Suss - Not Knowing Everything But Diving In Anyway
March 03, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 43.8 MBTour Manager for The Roots, Vice President of OkayPlayer & Women’s March producer, Ginny Suss, is a bonafide Badass. We cover a lot in this episode! Ginny talks through being “all-in” & diving headfirst into something even though you may not know everything you need to know. She also shares her advice on how to raise your voice, dipping your toe into new areas you aren’t comfortable in, why it’s ok to not be an expert in one thing, defining what activism means for you & using joy as a form o...
Episode 124: Susan Feldman - Keeping Things Simple & Staying Focused
February 24, 2019 20:32 - 39 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode Co-Founder of One Kings Lane & Founder of In The Groove, Susan Feldman, talks through why it's so important to keep things simple & stay focused in life and business. She also discusses what to do when you have an idea you can't stop thinking about, navigating out of the corporate world into entrepreneurship, what you have that no-one else does & starting out from a place of authenticity. Follow Susan: https://www.instagram.com/susankfeldman/ To learn more about m...
Episode 123: Amy Jo Martin - Identify Where Your Passion, Purpose & Skill Collide. What You Can do Today.
February 17, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode, Amy Jo dissects her concept of “Where your passion, purpose and skill collide, bliss and impact resides.” She talks through what that statement actually means, shares her literal process and the steps you can take today to start exploring, and living in, the intersection between your Passion, Purpose and Skill. Amy Jo also discusses why you should expect the journey to be non-linear and the importance of being open to trying things that are outside of the obvious. To l...
Episode 122: Sahara Rose - Transforming A No Into A Challenge That Leads To A Yes
February 10, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 42.7 MBSahara Rose is a best-selling author, host of a top ranked podcast and has been endorsed by Deepak Chopra. She’s killing it! However, she didn’t just arrive at this success. In this episode, Sahara shares how she persisted in the face of a string of NO’s to follow her dream path. She also talks through why we don’t have to always associate sacrifice with money and money with sacrifice, accepting every challenge that comes your way, giving back in all situations, how your physical and mental ...
Episode 121: Jane Lin - From Corporate Grind To Mini-Retirement
February 03, 2019 14:14 - 36 minutes - 55.2 MBJane Lin has successfully climbed the corporate ladder & flexed her entrepreneurial muscles to much acclaim. But Jane realized that she was really craving personal growth instead of personal validation. She is now mini-retired. Wait..what? In this episode Jane shares what that means, how she did it & how a mini-retirement can help set you up for success in whatever you pursue next. Jane also discusses getting out of your comfort zone, valuing time more than money & recognition & giving yours...
Episode 120 : Annie F. Downs - You Have An Idea, But Don’t Know Where To Start - 3 Simple Steps
January 27, 2019 19:25 - 46 minutes - 65.7 MBAnnie F. Downs is a best-selling author, speaker & podcaster. She is also hilarious! Annie has written 10 books & has that girl-next-door persona so within moments you feel like you've been friends forever. In this episode we discover 3 steps that Annie takes (and so can you!) when she starts working on a new idea & doesn’t know where to begin. Annie also talks through the right way to ask for help & why you should never use the phrase “Can I pick you brain?”. We also discuss moving to a new...
Episode 119: Jen Rubio - Why You Should Follow Your Curiosity
January 20, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 65.3 MBToday's guest, Jen Rubio, followed her curiosity all the way through to a 700 million dollar company. Jen is the co-founder of Away Travel, which is one of the highest funded female backed startups to ever exist. In this episode Jen discusses following your curiosity through until the end, the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, where she see’s influencer marketing heading, Away’s own storytelling strategy and more. Jen is proof that if you let your curiosity lead you, the rewards ...
Episode 119: Jen Rubio - Why You Should Follow Your Curiosity
January 20, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 44.9 MBToday's guest, Jen Rubio, followed her curiosity all the way through to a 700 million dollar company. Jen is the co-founder of Away Travel, which is one of the highest funded female backed startups to ever exist. In this episode Jen discusses following your curiosity through until the end, the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, where she see’s influencer marketing heading, Away’s own storytelling strategy and more. Jen is proof that if you let your curiosity lead you, the rewards ...
Episode 118: Allison Maslan - Growing & Scaling Yourself, & Your Business
January 13, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 34.3 MBAllison Maslan started her first company when she was 19. Since then, she's started 10 different companies. In this episode Allison shares an experience that rocked her world early on. As a result, she's made big shifts & now does business in a healthier way. Allison discusses what you can do to reach 7 figures in half the time, the one thing you should do in the first 6 months of your business, working on your business instead of in your business & the 5 phases of growing & scaling yourself...
Episode 117: Cal Fussman - Why You Should Choose The Future Over The Past
January 06, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 78.7 MBWelcome to your New Year! Cal Fussman is on the show. This interview had me shaking in my boots. Cal is an American Journalist & author. When I was studying to learn how to interview people, I studied him. Cal has interviewed Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali & many others. He is also a rookie entrepreneur. Cal discusses why you should live in the future, why there's no middle ground when you make decisions with your gut, focussing on what to say yes to & how you can be more applicab...
Episode 116: Amy Jo & Richard - Quitting Your Job, Working With Your Spouse, Becoming A Parent & A New Approach To Goals
December 30, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 40.1 MBIn the final Why Not Now? episode for 2018, Amy Jo brings on her husband, Richard Grewar, for a full conversation. They discuss how much difference a year can make, their own Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for Richard leaving his full time job to work on our family business, tips on working with your spouse & family members, becoming parents, the legacy we leave behind & Amy Jo's new approach to goal setting in 2019. Thanks to all of you for listening & supporting the show. We lov...
Episode 115: Best of 2018 - Martha Beck, Jen Sincero, Marie Forleo, Danika Brysha
December 23, 2018 15:25 - 40 minutes - 41.8 MBIt's hard to believe it's the end of 2018. Looking back, there have been so many key moments where guests said things that clicked & resonated. This episode is a mix of the guests you voted for as making the most impact on you this year, as well as my favorites. Martha Beck talks about life being an adventure, Jen Sincero discusses the most important thing you need to do to make money, Marie Forleo explores listening to your inner voice & Danika Brysha shares the one thing we can do to truly...
Episode 114: Amelia Boone - Answering The Question “Can I Do Both?”
December 16, 2018 14:00 - 45 minutes - 46.8 MBAmelia Boone is known as the "Queen of Pain." Not only is Amelia a full-time corporate attorney for one of the largest corporations in the world, she's also a 4 time world champion & one of the most decorated obstacle racers in history. So she's doing both & very successfully. In this episode Amelia talks through that question we often ask "Can I do both?". She discusses social media & why we shouldn't put ourselves in a box. Also, why failure is not final & how you can define success for yo...
Episode 113: Blake Mycoskie - If Not You, Who? If Not Now, When?
December 09, 2018 14:53 - 42 minutes - 43.9 MBBlake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the visionary global leader behind the One-for-One business model. TOMS has given away more than 86 million pairs of shoes, and this is all Blake's brainchild. Blake has one of the most innovative minds I've ever been exposed to. In this episode he shares a recent Why Not Now? moment that has led to the mobilization of nearly 700k people, and counting, all with the shared goal of ending gun violence in the United States. Blak...
Episode 112: Piera Gelardi - Using Your Creative Gifts to Solve Critical Problems
December 02, 2018 20:20 - 45 minutes - 46.7 MBPiera Gelardi is the Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director of Refinery29, one of the fastest growing independent fashion & style websites in the USA. They are the leading global media company focused on young women, & Piera has been setting the creative vision from the start. She has an unmatched lens when it comes to using her creative filter to solve problems. Piera’s ability to apply her creative mind to innovative solutions that don't have anything to do with the visual side is truly ...
Episode 111: Brandon Hawk - How Internal Wealth Leads To External ($) Wealth
November 25, 2018 15:41 - 46 minutes - 47.1 MBBrandon Hawk had two dreams when he was growing up. To play tennis at Wimbledon & to become a motivational speaker. By age 14, he made the US national tennis team & went on to play at Wimbledon. Eventually he checked off that second goal, but a lot happened in-between. Brandon has been very successful growing & selling multi-million dollar companies. He's studied & taught the science of the mind & has now evolved into a high performance executive coach. Brandon has a lot to share & his appro...
Episode 110: Amy Jo Martin - Using Gratitude As A Strategy (featuring Suzy Batiz)
November 18, 2018 21:55 - 36 minutes - 38 MBGratitude, can it be a strategy? Physiologically we cannot feel fear or anxiety at the same time we feel gratitude. If that isn't a strategy for overcoming fear, then I don't know what is. In this episode I share how you can use gratitude as a strategy in business & in life, as well as how guests of the show use gratitude to go from idea to action. We hear from Suzy Batiz, who shares her unique perspective on gratitude & appreciation, as well as learn how listeners are using gratitude this h...
Episode 109: Charlotte Jones-Anderson - The Woman Behind The Dallas Cowboys Brand. Learn How To Build A World Class Brand.
November 14, 2018 16:29 - 34 minutes - 36.1 MBCharlotte Jones-Anderson is the Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer for the Dallas Cowboys, one of the biggest, most recognizable & lucrative brands in the world. Charlotte is also the chairperson of the NFL Foundation & known as the most powerful female in the NFL. Charlotte is in charge of the Cowboys brand. That star we all know so well. In this episode, Charlotte shares the most unique answer I’ve heard about branding & what it means to be a brand. Her answer should be in ever...
Episode 108: Amy Stanton - How To Turn Adversity Into An Asset
November 11, 2018 23:33 - 45 minutes - 46.4 MBAmy Stanton is the Founder & CEO of Stanton & Company. They represent some of the biggest female personalities & athletes in the world. Amy has a passion for promoting & building positive female role models. Prior to starting her own company, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia & the director of marketing for the New York 2012 Olympic bid. In this episode we talk about Amy's new book "The Feminine Revolution", the word “feminine” & how much of an interesti...
Episode 108: Amy Stanton - How To Turn Adversity Into An Asset
November 11, 2018 19:16Amy Stanton is the Founder & CEO of Stanton & Company. They represent some of the biggest female personalities & athletes in the world. Amy has a passion for promoting & building positive female role models. Prior to starting her own company, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia & the director of marketing for the New York 2012 Olympic bid. In this episode we talk about Amy's new book "The Feminine Revolution", the word “feminine” & how much of an interesti...
Episode 107: Kerry Kennedy - The Kennedy Family, a Legacy of Why Not Now?
November 04, 2018 23:33 - 43 minutes - 44.7 MBKerry Kennedy is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy & niece of former President John F. Kennedy. She is the President of Robert F Kennedy Human Rights & a Human Rights Activist herself. The Kennedy Family have a legacy of asking Why Not Now? In this episode we discuss their mentality of getting things done. Kerry also shares lessons learned from her father on fairness & inclusion, as well as advice on how listening to feedback enhances our capacity to be effective & why love is the only strat...
Episode 106: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik (Almost 30) - How Moving Can Jumpstart Your Life and Career
October 28, 2018 20:19 - 54 minutes - 54.4 MBKrista Williams & Lindsey Simcik are the founders & hosts of the Almost 30 podcast. They are two very funny & dynamic young women. In this episode we discuss the concept of moving & the power of a move, whether that’s moving your office space or moving to another city. We talk about the energy that comes with a move and the fact that our careers are rarely linear. They also discuss the concept of zig-zagging & how you may feel like you're not moving in an upward direction, but you are in fac...
Episode 106: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik (Almost 30) - How Moving Can Jumpstart Your Life and Career
October 28, 2018 20:19 - 54 minutes - 54.4 MBKrista Williams & Lindsey Simcik are the founders & hosts of the Almost 30 podcast. They are two very funny & dynamic young women. In this episode we discuss the concept of moving & the power of a move, whether that’s moving your office space or moving to another city. We talk about the energy that comes with a move and the fact that our careers are rarely linear. They also discuss the concept of zig-zagging & how you may feel like you're not moving in an upward direction, but you are in fac...
Epsiode 105: When Breath Becomes Air - Life, Death, Science, Religion & When Breath Becomes Air (with Bryan Danielson)
October 25, 2018 01:35 - 57 minutes - 57.4 MBThe Why Not Now? Read A Book Club is back! In this episode, Bryan Danielson & Amy Jo review the New York Times Bestseller that you selected & voted on, "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. It's a non-fiction true story that left both Bryan & Amy Jo in tears. They talk through Paul's reflection on his life as a young neurosurgeon who is grappling with the big questions of life as his is coming to an end. They discuss life, death, science, religion & the purpose of life. You know, the ...
Epsiode 105: When Breath Becomes Air - Life, Death, Science, Religion & When Breath Becomes Air (with Bryan Danielson)
October 25, 2018 01:35 - 57 minutes - 57.4 MBThe Why Not Now? Read A Book Club is back! In this episode, Bryan Danielson & Amy Jo review the New York Times Bestseller that you selected & voted on, "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. It's a non-fiction true story that left both Bryan & Amy Jo in tears. They talk through Paul's reflection on his life as a young neurosurgeon who is grappling with the big questions of life as his is coming to an end. They discuss life, death, science, religion & the purpose of life. You know, the ...
Episode 104: Suzy Batiz - How To Find A Mentor and What Amy Jo Has Learned From Her Mentors
October 21, 2018 20:04 - 42 minutes - 43.9 MBSuzy Batiz is the wealthiest person I know. When I say wealthy, I don't just mean money. Yes, she's got plenty of that, but I mean spiritually wealthy & rich in energy. Suzy is also my mentor. In this episode, Suzy & I discuss mentorship, how to approach finding a mentor & I share the key things she has taught me over the last two years, including why a mentor will rarely give you answers & how you can learn to mentor yourself. Suzy's mentorship has literally changed the way I approach busin...
Episode 103: Jen Sincero - How To Be A Badass At Life and Money
October 14, 2018 21:42 - 55 minutes - 79.6 MBJen Sincero is quite literally a badass. Jen is the New York Times bestselling author of the series called "You Are a Badass" and she is a voice of authority in this area for sure. Jen went from living in her garage to becoming rich and in this episode she talks about how she did it, why, and the intention behind her complete transformation. We also talk about that point that we just get sick of putting something off or we get sick and tired of being sick and tired. If you're in that space a...
Episode 102: Amy Jo Martin - How A Moment Of Bravery Can Change Your Trajectory (with Mandy Sugrue)
October 07, 2018 21:58 - 33 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode Amy Jo Martin talks about moments of bravery and how we get these moments of bravery in a spark of confidence. How can we capitalize on these moments and combine them with doing something on a whim? In a moment of bravery, you are going to hear from Mandy Sugrue. Mandy is a Why Not Now? listener. She reached out to tell her Why Not Now? story, and it blew us away. Mandy shares how one of these moments led from one thing, to the next, to the next and completely changed the tra...
Episode 101: Julia Cheek - Quitting Your 9-5 To Do Your Own Thing
October 01, 2018 00:28 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBIn this episode Julia Cheek, Founder and CEO of EverlyWell, discusses leaping into innovation, believing in your ideas and filtering criticism, the biggest misconceptions about becoming an entrepreneur and Julia's time management tips. If you are trying to decide whether or not you want to make a leap from something that, may not be a bad situation but isn't your life's work, Julia's experience and insights will be invaluable for you. Julia talks about being in that situation and having to...
Episode 100: Amy Jo Martin Gets Real And Raw - Her Top 10 Lessons Learned
September 23, 2018 19:16 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBIn the 100th episode of the Why Not Now? Show, host Amy Jo Martin gets real and raw. Amy Jo shares how one of the darkest periods in her life led her to exiting her company, how she discovered her true purpose and why she started the podcast. Amy Jo also shares the Top 10 lessons she's learned from her guests, audience and community. You may have also noticed we have a new look! Thank you for voting on the new album cover art for the podcast. You can see the new album art on our brand new ...
Episode 99: Sarah Robb O'Hagan - Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat.
September 16, 2018 16:39 - 46 minutes - 45.6 MBSarah Robb O'Hagan has been described as Superwoman, undercover. She's been named one of Forbes' most powerful women in sports and one of Fast Company's most creative people in business. This woman is unmatched. She's been the global president of the $5,000,000,000 sports brand, Gatorade, where she led the business through a major repositioning and business turnaround. She has also held senior positions at Nike, Virgin Atlantic, Atari, served as the global president of Equinox and currently ...
Episode 98: Cathy Heller - How To Have Multiple Successful Careers At The Same Time
September 10, 2018 03:02 - 59 minutes - 56.6 MBSongwriter, CEO and host of the "Don’t Keep Your Day Job" Podcast, Cathy Heller, is a “Yes and...” person. She's added layers to her career and her livelihood over time; adding things that she loves to do. Rather than just switching gears and completely changing paths, she's actually just added certain things and been able to have a portfolio of different tracks as her career. One of the things this allows us to understand is that you don't have to necessarily choose just one career focus ...
Episode 97: Cindy Eckert - Advice From A Billion Dollar Woman With A Priceless Mission
September 02, 2018 21:45 - 49 minutes - 48 MBCindy Eckert has built and sold two pharmaceutical companies and she's the creator of the Little Pink Pill. Cindy exited that company for more than a billion dollars, and in total has $1.5bn worth of exits, but who's counting? Right? Cindy writes her own rules and defines what it means to be a renegade. The woman is unapologetically true to herself and it's serving her very, very well. Over the last couple of years, Cindy has created and been running The Pink Ceiling, which is the cross be...
Episode 96: Tony Hawk - Why You Should Prioritize Your Passion
August 26, 2018 18:03 - 40 minutes - 39.3 MBTony Hawk is quite possibly the most well known and innovative professional skateboarder on the planet. Tony turned pro when he was 14 and went on to experience more success than he could’ve ever dreamed of. One unexpected aspect of Tony is that he's an entrepreneur. He has had his own company, Birdhouse, for many years and has a licensed video game that's become a billion dollar franchise. We talk about business. We talk about how Tony refers to having gone through three generations of ...
Episode 95: Shauna Harrison - Why Changing Careers Doesn't Mean Starting Over
August 20, 2018 02:31 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBShauna Harrison has her PhD in public health, she's a self proclaimed nerd, hip hop head and yogi. She's basically a movement expert. After Shauna received her PhD and finished years of college, she decided not to pursue the expected route. She did something completely Renegade and switched career paths, but that didn’t mean starting again. Shauna is one of the original fitness influencers on social media and for those of you who might be feeling like you're not quite sure if you even want...
Episode 94: Miki Agrawal - Why Business Is Like A Burpee
August 13, 2018 01:53 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMiki Agrawal has one of the most intense Why Not Now? moments we’ve ever heard on the show. Miki worked as in investment banker on Wall Street right across from the World Trade Center, and when 09/11 happened, she was supposed to be at work, but slept through her alarm clock. After all of this took place, she decided to pursue her dreams and finally confronted the reality that she was living a life of supposed to instead of meant to. From that point on, Miki became an entrepreneur developi...
Episode 93: Amy Porterfield - How To Finally Step Into The Business You've Always Wanted
August 06, 2018 03:49 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBAmy Porterfield is an online wizard. Truly. She's an online marketing expert, entrepreneur, a podcast host and you're going to want to write down a lot of things she says in this episode. Amy talks about being plagued with the chronic cases of second guessing and shiny object syndrome and that feeling of not enoughness during the phase when she was going out on her own for the first time. She refers to when she was working with the big brands as being a yes girl, always wanting to please, de...
Episode 92: Creative Quest - The Roadmap For Your Creative Quest (with Bryan Danielson)
July 30, 2018 02:28 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe really put ourselves out there when we share creative ideas and our creative work. The topic of creativity can often times feel heady and wishy washy, because everyone has their own definition of creativity. In this episode we talk through the more tangible aspects of creativity like what to do when you're in a rut or uninspired, the literal tricks for how to keep fresh eyes and change things up, plus unique ways to look at, and deal with, success and failure. Bryan Danielson and I review...
Episode 91: Nastia Liukin - Reinventing Yourself and Navigating Tough Transitions
July 23, 2018 02:27 - 46 minutes - 45.1 MBImagine working towards something for the first couple of decades of your life and that's all you knew. Then at age 22, it all ends. That path has gone and you have to reinvent a new path. That's what happened to Nastia Liukin. Nastia was born a gymnast and went on to win an Olympic gold medal in 2008. Then four years later, she decided to make a run for the 2012 Olympics. After a critical fall from the uneven bars, Nastia had a Why Not Now? moment that will give you chills. Nastia reinven...
Episode 90: Martha Beck - How To Do What You Love, With The People You Love, In The Places You Love
July 16, 2018 00:27 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBOprah has said Martha Beck is one of the smartest women she knows. Martha has three degrees from Harvard including her PhD in sociology and she’s the author of countless best-selling books. In this episode, Martha talks through the process she uses to make decisions, why it’s untrue that working hard leads to success, how to shift out of the ego operating system to stop grasping, how to transcend the victim, villain hero drama triangle and many other topics. Many years ago as I ...
Episode 89: Marie Forleo - Why You Should Start Before You're Ready
July 08, 2018 22:13 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBMarie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation. She’s the creator of the award-winning online show MarieTV with over 38 million views on YouTube with an audience in 195 countries. Marie is an entrepreneur, author and she’s the founder of B-School, an online business school for modern entrepreneurs. One of Marie’s mottos is “Start before your ready.” which is wildly appropriate for the Why Not Now? concept. This episode is jam packed with tactical and practical pi...
Episode 88: Captain Liz Clark - An Inner & Outer Voyage Sailing 20,000 Nautical Miles
July 02, 2018 01:04 - 46 minutes - 44.7 MBCaptain Liz Clark has done what many of us could only ever imagine to do. She's chosen a journey far from comfort and security, and in this episode she shares what she learned from her internal and external voyage of 20,000 nautical miles in search of surf and self. More than 10 years ago, Liz Clark set out from Santa Barbara, in her boat "Swell", and she headed south. When Liz was nine, she and her family sailed down into Mexico for seven months and that's when she knew what she wanted to d...
Episode 88: Captain Liz Clark - An Inner & Outer Voyage Sailing 20,000 Nautical Miles
July 02, 2018 01:02Captain Liz Clark has done what many of us could only ever imagine to do. She's chosen a journey far from comfort and security, and in this episode she shares what she learned from her internal and external voyage of 20,000 nautical miles in search of surf and self. More than 10 years ago, Liz Clark set out from Santa Barbara, in her boat "Swell", and she headed south. When Liz was nine, she and her family sailed down into Mexico for seven months and that's when she knew what she wanted to d...
Episode 87: Alex Banayan - What Bill Gates, Lady Gaga & Tim Ferriss All Have In Common
June 24, 2018 22:17 - 59 minutes - 56.8 MBAt age 18, on the day before his freshman year final exams, Alex Banayan, author of the acclaimed new book "The Third Door", hacked the TV game show The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it and used the prize money to fund his quest to learn from the world's most successful people. Alex went on a seven year journey tracking down people like Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jessica Alba and many others. Alex was on a mission to uncover how these individuals broke through and laun...