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 43: Tom Jolly - Changing With The (New York) Times
June 14, 2017 04:17 - 32 minutes - 32 MBTom Jolly is responsible for overseeing The New York Times newspaper as the Associate Masthead Editor. He's witnessed a great deal of change over the past two decades at The Times. We talk about everything from the evolution of journalism to alternative facts, real-time fact checking and how to disconnect and keep your mind healthy. Tom led the committee charged with reorganizing the newsroom to separate print and digital production operations, served as Night Editor responsible for integrat...
Episode 42: Siri Lindley - Unleashing Your Hunger
June 07, 2017 02:26 - 1 hour - 59 MBSiri is a former 2x World Champion and #1 ranked triathlete in the world. Yet this episode has nothing to do with swimming, biking, running or winning medals. Siri explains how athletics have helped her get out of her own head and learn to love herself. At age 23, she could barely swim and she entered a race and now realizes it stemmed from an intense hunger to be comfortable being alone with herself. Her ability to share her story and lessons so they're applicable to your life and mine is t...
Episode 41: Chris Burch - Curiosity Fuels Creativity
May 31, 2017 04:49 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MBCo-founder of Tory Burch LLC, founder & CEO Burch Creative Capital, a private investment company. Chris has also partnered with Ellen DeGeneres to create her ED by Ellen fashion and home goods brand. He's is a creative wizard. Now a billionaire, Chris shares his life-long entrepreneurial journey and some advice for people who pitch him their ideas. We talk about his areas of focus for future investments and industries that have caught his eye. Chris shares a Why Not Now? moment that shaped ...
Episode 41: Chris Burch - Curiosity Fuels Creativity
May 31, 2017 04:49 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MBCo-founder of Tory Burch LLC, founder & CEO Burch Creative Capital, a private investment company. Chris has also partnered with Ellen DeGeneres to create her ED by Ellen fashion and home goods brand. He's is a creative wizard. Now a billionaire, Chris shares his life-long entrepreneurial journey and some advice for people who pitch him their ideas. We talk about his areas of focus for future investments and industries that have caught his eye. Chris shares a Why Not Now? moment that shaped ...
Episode 40: Amy Jo Martin - The topics we rarely discuss.
May 23, 2017 22:27 - 21 minutes - 21.9 MBMental health and suicide. Topics we rarely discuss. I share a personal story, a unique clip of Chris Cornell sharing his thoughts on the topic and the most powerful Why Not Now? conversation I have heard yet by Billy Corgan which saved his life. Why Not reach out if we need help working through something? Why Not reach out if we notice someone could use our help working through something? Why Not change the stigma? There's a specific application of this topic for entrepreneurs. Our societ...
Episode 40: Amy Jo Martin - The topics we rarely discuss.
May 23, 2017 22:27 - 21 minutes - 21.9 MBMental health and suicide. Topics we rarely discuss. I share a personal story, a unique clip of Chris Cornell sharing his thoughts on the topic and the most powerful Why Not Now? conversation I have heard yet by Billy Corgan which saved his life. Why Not reach out if we need help working through something? Why Not reach out if we notice someone could use our help working through something? Why Not change the stigma? There's a specific application of this topic for entrepreneurs. Our societ...
Episode 39: Suzy Welch - The Real-Time MBA
May 17, 2017 02:54 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBSuzy Welch is a co-founder of the Jack Welch Management Institute, Today Show contributor, New York Times best-selling author of three books and she's on the board of the National Humane Society of the United States. Busy! Suzy talks about how most of her Why Not Now? decisions have been made in tandem with her husband Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric. Show Notes: Suzy shares how a big business decision was sparked from a personal Why Not Now? moment. How Suzy ke...
Episode 38: Danielle LaPorte - White Hot Truth (No BS)
May 10, 2017 03:31 - 48 minutes - 45 MBDanielle LaPorte is a No BS kinda gal. That's why I dig her. Through tough love, wit, comedy and compassion, Danielle helps you help yourself. Americans spend $11 Billion a year on the pursuit of happiness. Danielle and I talk through how you can decide for yourself exactly what's needed in your life. She's a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur and Renegade. Show Notes: Danielle shares how and why she lives a life full of Why Notting. So much so that sometimes she has to say to her...
Episode 37: Matt Mullenweg - Powering 27% of the Internet
May 02, 2017 22:20 - 37 minutes - 36.3 MBMore than 27% of the internet is powered by Matt Mullenweg's creation. Matt is the Founder and CEO of Automatic, the parent company of Wordpress. At age 33, he's a tech powerhouse yet he remains humble and willing to share his learnings along his journey. In this episode Matt shares takeaways from growing his company, tips on when to consider raising money and the filters questions he uses when making various business decisions. Matt shares a Why Not Now? moment that became a defining point...
Special Episode: Why Not Now? Scholarship
May 01, 2017 04:02 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MBWe're sending one Why Not Now? podcast listener to Brazil for an opportunity of a lifetime! The scholarship recipient will receive travel and tuition for this immersive experience that will enable you to make that idea you've been thinking about a reality. More info here: http://amyjomartin.com/scholarship/ 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://renegadeaccelerato...
Episode 36: Amy Purdy - Fierce Fembot, Paralympian & Resilience Icon
April 26, 2017 03:43 - 59 minutes - 56.7 MBOprah calls her a hero. At age 19, Amy Purdy was given a 2% chance to live after being diagnosed with meningitis. Due to a lack of circulation, she lost her legs below the knees. After this life-altering experience, Amy, now 37, has gone on to become a Paralympian snowboard champion, ABC's Dancing With The Stars runner-up, author, speaker and co-founder of non-profit Adaptive Action Sports. Amy knows all about adversity and she's an icon for resilience. In this episode we discuss tangible ti...
Episode 35: Liz Powers - For Profit + For Purpose: An Innovative Combo
April 19, 2017 02:48 - 48 minutes - 46.2 MBLiz Powers is the co-founder of ArtLifting, one of the most innovative companies out there (in my opinion). She's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur. Her for profit, do-good and do-well, company helps homeless and disabled individuals sell their artwork so they can put a roof over their heads and access new opportunity. ArtLifting has built the solution to a problem into their product. Their economic model is the way of the future. Liz boot-strapped the company to six figures and ...
Episode 34: IN-Q - Multi-Platinum Songwriter & National Slam Poetry Champion
April 12, 2017 00:33 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIN-Q is a multi-platinum winning songwriter, National Slam Poetry champion and incredible spoken word performer. He's written songs for Disney, Selena Gomez and many other artists. In-Q, short for In Question, writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large. Show Notes: IN-Q shares a Why Not Now? moment that took place after losing a parent and it has changed each...
Episode 33: Jim Kwik - If Knowledge is Power, Learning is Your Superpower
April 05, 2017 03:27 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBJim Kwik teaches people how to learn. He's a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. Jim had a brain injury when he was very young which caused learning disabilities and then he went on to become a master of the brain. His clients include Nike, Harvard, GE, Virgin and Singularity University. As the CEO and Founder of Kwik Learning, Jim even taught me how to speed read! Show Notes: Jim describes how a brain injury at age 5 eventually led to his most ...
Episode 32: Arianna Huffington - Sleeping, Thriving & Preventing Burnout
March 29, 2017 02:19 - 40 minutes - 39.5 MBShe's the woman behind Huffington Post, founder of Thrive Global and author of countless books. Arianna Huffington is one of the world's most powerful & influential women according to Forbes. In 2011, AOL acquired Huffington Post for $315 million and Arianna recently stepped down from the company to start a new company. Arianna shares the Why Not Now? moment when she decided to leave the company that bares her name. Show Notes: Arianna's Why Not Now? moment happened immediately after she co...
Episode 31: Lane Wood - Creating A New Life
March 21, 2017 15:03 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBAn unexpected prompt caused Lane Wood to change nearly every aspect of his life in a matter of months. He came out as gay, moved, became healthy and transformed his outlook. Born in conservative Oklahoma and once a pastor at his church, Lane shares exactly how he navigated out of the closet. Turns out, we are all in some sort of closet. Coming out is just a difficult conversation. A closet is no place to live. For anyone. Show Notes: Lane's series of Why Not Now? moments that happened afte...
Episode 30: Scott O'Neil - Company Culture Hacker
March 14, 2017 22:47 - 59 minutes - 56.8 MBHe's one of the most accomplished sports business execs. Scott O'Neil is the CEO of the NHL's NJ Devils, NBA's Philadelphia 76'ers AND the Prudential Center. (Yes, all three at the same time.) He's spent time as the President of Madison Square Garden and SVP at the National Basketball Association. I met Scott while working in the NBA and I've always been drawn to his contagious energy and unique leadership style. In this episode, we discuss everything from leadership to company culture to th...
Episode 29: Erik Wahl - The Spark and the Grind
March 08, 2017 01:52 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBErik Wahl redesigned his internal operating system in effort to live the American Dream instead of continuing to live the American Nightmare. Erik is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, TED speaker, No 1 bestselling author and creativity scientist. He's one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today. On stage, Erik's speed painting and audience engagement acts as a metaphor for innovation and risk. Show Notes: Erik's Why Not Now? moment happened when he went...
Episode 28: Suzy Batiz - From Two Bankruptcies to a $300 Million Company
March 01, 2017 02:54 - 49 minutes - 47.6 MBSuzy Batiz is the founder of Poo-Pourri, a $300 million company. Her story is full of Resilience and resonance. She's navigated through two bankruptcies and now she says she does nothing to make money, yet she has a lot of money because it's a side effect. She's not ready to sell because she's still having fun. Show Notes: Suzy’s Why Not Now? is to build her own personal brand. She talks about why she was resistant to build her personal brand. She has overcome her own insecurities and socia...
Episode 27: Morgan Spurlock - Storytelling & A Sock Full of Cash
February 22, 2017 00:39 - 43 minutes - 41.9 MBWell known for his famous Supersize Me documentary, Morgan Spurlock is a talented writer, director and producer. Show Notes: Morgan’s Why Not Now? moment involves drinking at a bar with an investor who wrote him a $250k check that he put in his sock. Morgan shares his favorite hangover cure. How we can create empathy through storytelling. Morgan shares how marching and protests can be more impactful through. The power of "showing your scars". Morgan shares advice for anyone who wa...
Episode 26: Tony Robbins - Money, Empathy & Being Unshakable
February 15, 2017 04:45 - 1 hour - 128 MBMore than 50 million people in 100 countries have been empowered by Tony Robbins. He's a New Times bestselling author, philanthropist and an intense force of nature. We talk about money, politics, leadership, empathy, pirates & ninjas and how Tony keeps his mind healthy. Tony explains how we can live in a state of now. Show Notes: Tony shares a dark Why Not Now? moment from his childhood that changed his life trajectory. How Tony can walk into a situation with zero expertise in a certai...
Episode 25: Billy Corgan - From Smashing Pumpkins to Crushing 2017
February 08, 2017 05:02 - 1 hour - 101 MBKnown as the face of the wildly successful Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, shares stories and ideas you've likely never heard. Whether you're a fan or not, this conversation will get you thinking. It's one of my favorite conversations yet. In effort to seek inspiration to write new music, Billy is spending 30 days on the road traveling in an RV to visit small towns and connect with people who see the world just a little bit differently. Notes: Billy shares a profound Why Not Now? moment ...
Episode 24: Aleena Valdez - 13-year-old entrepreneur
February 01, 2017 02:54 - 35 minutes - 34.9 MBAleena Valdez is a 13-year old entrapreneur and philanthropist. After presenting her Powerpoint business plan to her family in order to receive funding, she's started her own business at age 11. That's when she decided she wanted to give back too. Aleena now donates a portion of her proceeds to kids living with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Last year she donated more than $1,000. Aleena and I created a leadership conference for young girls called Girls For Progress. The first one to...
Episode 24: Aleena Valdez - 13-year-old entrepreneur
February 01, 2017 02:54 - 35 minutes - 34.9 MBAleena Valdez is a 13-year old entrapreneur and philanthropist. After presenting her Powerpoint business plan to her family in order to receive funding, she's started her own business at age 11. That's when she decided she wanted to give back too. Aleena now donates a portion of her proceeds to kids living with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Last year she donated more than $1,000. Aleena and I created a leadership conference for young girls called Girls For Progress. The first one to...
Episode 23: Gabrielle Reece - Athlete, Model, Author, Mom & Fitness Leader
January 25, 2017 02:32 - 46 minutes - 44.7 MBGabby Reece is known for her successful professional volleyball career but the 6’ 3” powerhouse wears many hats as a model, fitness leader, TV host and mom as well. We talk through several key times when Gabby has applied her unique Why Not Now? decision-making process, which is quite formulaic. How she navigates through the decision to give up a for sure thing for an unknown has elevated her success on many occasions. She also talks about making co-decisions with her pro surfer husband, Lai...
Episode 22: Adam Grant - Getting Ahead by Giving
January 18, 2017 02:58 - 53 minutes - 51.1 MBAdam Grant is an organizational psychologist, New York Times best-selling author and professor. He pretty much makes thought candy for a living if you ask me. He's not only the youngest tenured professor at Wharton School but also the highest rated. He's recognized as one of the world's 25 most influential management thinkers with two TED Talks and two books (with another on the way). Adam has become one of my favorite people to learn from online. Show Notes: Adam shares how his What ...
Episode 21: Best of 2016 - Part 2
January 11, 2017 03:42 - 44 minutes - 42.6 MBSimon Sinek, Chris Sacca, Tony Hsieh & Sophia Amoruso. My favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Visionary Simon Sinek, The "Why" Guy, talks about his own Why Not Now? moment and sheds his insight on the process. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and angel investor, Chris Sacca, shares when he left his top-notch job at Google and everyone else thought he was nuts. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, lets us in on a decision-making tips that can apply to your own Why Not No...
Episode 20: Best of 2016 - Part 1
January 04, 2017 03:29 - 38 minutes - 37.4 MBMark Cuban, Troy Aikman & Scott Harrison. A few of my favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and NBA team owner, Mark Cuban, shares his pivotal story about getting fired, exclusive negotiating tips and how he manages to take zero phone calls a day while reading three hours a day. 3x Super Bowl Champ, Troy Aikman, tells us about the best thing he has ever done for himself and what happened when his daughter told him she wasn't goin...
Episode 19: Shannon Lee - Bruce Lee's Daughter
December 22, 2016 00:34 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBShannon Lee, daughter of global icon Bruce Lee, is responsible for managing her father's legacy. No pressure. She is innovating the lens we use to understand Bruce Lee and his philosophies. Many people know Bruce Lee as the Hollywood star and kung-fu fighting martial artist and Shannon is shedding light on his strong relevance beyond entertainment and martial arts. Shannon is a mom, CEO, entrepreneur, singer, writer and former actress. Show Notes: We talk through Shannon's Why Not Now mom...
Episode 18: Emily Nolan - From Pretty to Pretty Damn Brave
December 14, 2016 03:38 - 45 minutes - 43.7 MBEmily Nolan found herself lying on an operating table in the middle of a life or death Why Not Now? moment. She had modeled at 16 different sizes and lived a life in pursuit of being "pretty" until she realized that nothing would ever be enough. Emily now practices radical honesty and self-acceptance. We talk through how she got to a point where she feels healthy in her Earth Suit. We discuss the impact our culture around beauty has on society. Emily said, "Our culture wants us to never have...
Episode 17: Joel Stein - Using Comedy & Controversy as a Strategy
December 07, 2016 05:51 - 49 minutes - 47.3 MBJoel Stein is a journalist known for his comedic and controversial style. He says (and writes) what many of us are thinking but would never say out loud. We discuss the role humor plays in answering the Why Not Now? question. Joel has a sophomoric humor column in TIME that now appears in the magazine every week. He’s written for way too many media outlets to list and has been fired from quite a few. Joel shares his gold when it comes to writing tips. (Honestly! Some of the best I've ever hea...
Episode 16: Natalie Panek - Rocket Scientist. Pilot. Explorer.
November 30, 2016 03:59 - 38 minutes - 37.3 MBNatalie Panek is a rocket scientist. (The real kind.) She's also a pilot and an explorer who lives and breathes perseverance. She was rejected from a NASA program four times and then decided to give them a call and ask why. This Why Not Now? moment of bravery helped shape her story. Natalie has accomplished all of these things before the age of 30 and she's just getting started. Next goal? Becoming an astronaut.
Episode 16: Natalie Panek - Rocket Scientist. Pilot. Explorer.
November 30, 2016 03:59 - 38 minutes - 37.3 MBNatalie Panek is a rocket scientist. (The real kind.) She's also a pilot and an explorer who lives and breathes perseverance. She was rejected from a NASA program four times and then decided to give them a call and ask why. This Why Not Now? moment of bravery helped shape her story. Natalie has accomplished all of these things before the age of 30 and she's just getting started. Next goal? Becoming an astronaut. Learn more about Natalie: https://thepanekroom.com/ Follow Natalie: http...
Episode 15: Jon M. Chu - Fear is the killer of good ideas
November 23, 2016 04:45 - 47 minutes - 46.1 MBJon M. Chu is a Hollywood director. You’ve likely seen some of his work on the big screen. He directed G.I. Joe Retaliation, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up 2, Now You See Me 2 and many other blockbusters. In this episode, Jon talks about a profound moment in his childhood when he not only asked himself Why Not Now? but also sold the idea to his mom. It was a conversation that changed the whole trajectory of his life. Jon shares a time when he asked Steven Spielberg how he would know...
Episode 14: Dr. Jen Welter - First Female NFL Coach
November 16, 2016 06:28 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDr. Jen Welter is the first female NFL coach. She didn't ask permission or get an invite to be the first, she plowed her way through to making history. Literally. The 5'2" Jen Welter was also the first woman to play a "contact" position in a male dominant sport when she played on the Texas Revolution team. Her story about how she got the job coaching with the Arizona Cardinals is somethings we can all learn from. Someone has to be first. "Why Not Now? Why Not Me?" Oh, and Jen has her PhD in ...
Episode 13: Andy Puddicombe - The Ultimate 10-Minute Life Hack
November 09, 2016 02:27 - 47 minutes - 46 MBAndy is the co-Founder and voice of the fast-growing mediation app that I use daily called Headspace. The former Buddhist monk who also has a degree in circus arts now has more than 10 million users listening to voice through guided meditation. Whether you've never meditated or you practice daily, I think you'll find Andy's approach refreshing, valuable and unmatched. He has a very real-life and innovative way of helping others become more mindful. Show Notes: Why Andy has an unexpected t...
Episode 12: Maureen Sherry - Sometimes The Cost of Money Is Too Much
November 02, 2016 04:02 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MBMaureen Sherry spent 12 years on Wall Street and became the youngest Managing Director at one of the biggest investment firms in the world. She navigated through the mortgage crisis and frat party, bro-culture environment while being a mother, wife and sole breadwinner in her family. She has stories to tell. Reese Witherspoon has optioned Maureen's book, Opening Belle, and is making a movie out of the book. The story is equal parts fascinating, comical, inspiring and shocking. Reese will pl...
Episode 11: Chris Sacca - Super Angel & Fierce Shark
October 26, 2016 06:35 - 1 hour - 103 MBEveryone told Chris he was crazy when he quit his perfect gig at Google, leaving a pile of money behind. He put his first investment on a credit card and trusted his gut all the way to the bank. Twitter, Uber and Instagram are just a few of the gems Chris spotted before they were on everyone's radar. How did he do it? Why did he do it? He shares some of his gold in this episode. Learn more about Chris: https://chrissacca.com/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/sacca/ To lea...
Episode 10: Evan McMullin - Presidential Candidate & Former CIA Operative
October 20, 2016 04:02 - 40 minutes - 39 MBThe unknown option in the 2016 Presidential Election. Evan McMullin just recently entered the race. Evan, former CIA operative, decided to run for president late in the game in order to stand up for what he believes. He's a 40-year old counter-terrorism expert that has a unique POV to share. Regardless of your political beliefs and mine, it's inspiring to witness someone who asks themselves, "Why Not Now run for President of the United States?" at the 11th hour in order to give voters anothe...
Episode 9: Tony Hsieh - Be Unapologetically True To Yourself
October 13, 2016 04:01 - 54 minutes - 51.8 MBTony Hsieh. Zappos.com CEO. Pickle Lover. Visionary. Humble. Entrapreneur. Author. Tony sold his first company at age 26 for $265 million. Yet that wasn't his biggest win to date. His most notable successes, which we discuss in the show, have nothing to do with money. Show Notes Tony’s recalled Why Not Now? moment revolves around a pizza business, not zappos.com How Tony tackles big projects. Science of Happiness and the three types of happiness. What it's like to live in an airstr...
Episode 8: Kathryn Budig - The OG Yogi Who Keeps It Real
October 06, 2016 13:20 - 51 minutes - 49.5 MBKathryn Budig is an OG yogi, if ya know what I mean. She was teaching yoga before it was cool and trendy. She's an incredible athlete and her list of accolades goes on and on but what I admire the most about Kathryn is that she's the real deal. She has zero ability to fake anything. She tells it like it is and shares her struggles just as much as her moments of joy. Whether you're a yoga fan or not (I'm personally not a huge yoga enthusiast) you can learn from Kathryn's wisdom. Learn mo...
Episode 7: Scott Harrison - The New Kind of Baller
September 29, 2016 13:19 - 55 minutes - 53.3 MBScott 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, he has impacted 6.1 million lives and raised $200 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 if we ask Why Not Now? Show Notes: Scott shares his journey that led to a life-changing Why Not...
Episode 6: Sophia Amoruso - From CEO of Her Bedroom to Forbes Cover
September 22, 2016 15:27 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MBCover of Forbes. Netflix TV Show. Nasty Gal Founder and the original #GirlBoss. Sophia Amoruso is a self-made badass. She shares how she started as the CEO of her bedroom and has Why Notted her way to building a $100 million company. Sophia shares how she navigated through the world of venture capital as a female founder and what she’s learned. We discuss social media and being real vs. just showing your highlight reel. Sophia is working on another big endeavor and that’s the Girl Boss TV sh...
Episode 5: Lewis Howes - King of Hearts. Richest Man in the World.
September 15, 2016 04:54 - 54 minutes - 51.8 MBLewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur. He’s gone from sleeping on his sister’s couch in Ohio to building an online empire. The coolest things about Lewis though, in my humble opinion, is that his hustle-factor IS his differentiating factor. And he gives the best bear hugs! Lewis is doing some very important work and you’ll want to hear about what he’s up to. Guaranteed inspiration. Learn more about Lewis: https://lewishowes.com/ Follow Lewis: https://www.instag...
Episode 4: Julie Foudy - Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
September 06, 2016 05:28 - 51 minutes - 49.5 MBJulie Foudy is an Olympic gold medalist, soccer hall of famer, ESPN sports broadcaster and women’s sports pioneer. She's also doing important work as an advocate for women's rights and children's rights. We discuss everything from sports to equal pay and the important role men play in reaching gender equality. Julie’s Why Not Now? moment that played a huge role in shaping the future for women in sports. (4:17) What happened when Julie and her team asked, "Why isn’t there a Women’s World C...
Episode 3: Troy Aikman - Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose
September 06, 2016 05:22 - 52 minutes - 50.6 MBTroy Aikman is a 3x Super Bowl champ and NFL hall of fame athletic badass. In this episode we get to know all sides of Troy from being a father to two teenage daughters to some unexpected Why Not Now? ideas Troy has for the future. Troy talks through a profound Why Not Now moment. A critical decision that he credits for paving his way to the NFL and shaping his future as we now know it. (4:45) Troy shares his thoughts on whether or not to seek advice when making big decisions. (7:08) Ba...
Episode 2: Simon Sinek - Activating Your Why
September 06, 2016 05:18 - 55 minutes - 78.2 MBAlso known as the "Why Guy", Simon Sinek's TED talk has 28 million views! He's an author, speaker and one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY - why they do what they do. In this episode we talk through how Simon helped me find my WHY as well! Show notes are below. What to expect: Simon talks through a critical moment when he had to ask himself ‘Why Not Now’? And the rest, as he says, was history. His life changed ...
Episode 1: Mark Cuban - From Bartender to Billionaire
September 06, 2016 05:08 - 42 minutes - 60.9 MBIn this first episode I chat with Mark Cuban 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. We chat about business, sports, politics, tech and no topic is off limits. Mark talks about his Why Not Now moment when he got fired from one of his first jobs and he had a critical decision to make. Broke as a joke, Mark knew he couldn’t get any...
Episode 1: Mark Cuban - From Bartender to Billionaire
September 06, 2016 05:08 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this first episode I chat with Mark Cuban 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. We chat about business, sports, politics, tech and no topic is off limits. Mark talks about his Why Not Now moment when he got fired from one of his first jobs and he had a critical decision to make. Broke as a joke, Mark knew he couldn’t get any...