Work From Your Happy Place With Belinda Ellsworth

Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, makemore money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-dayworkweek boosts creativity and productivity.Joe has been featured on Forbes, GOOD Magazine, and the Smart Passive IncomePodcast. He hosts the popular "The Practice of the Practice Podcast", which is recognizedas one of the Top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month.Bestselling Authors, Experts, Scholars, and Business Leaders and Innovators are featuredand interviewed in the 550 plus podcasts he has done over the last six years.Episode Summary -Do you find yourself always in a rush?Are you too busy that you don’t get to spend enough time with your friends & family?Do you find always running out of time?Most of us are so busy with the daily tasks that we end up being unproductive andunhappy. Being productive doesn’t mean you have to be busy always; all you need is toplan less and do more.Schedule your time so that you

Eric is an Actor, Model, and Performer based in LA and also a World Traveler. Competing in many different sports: cross country, basketball, track, soccer, baseball, hegrew up an athlete. He kept running as a hobby and raced once in a while. He startedperforming in middle school in plays and his first musical in high school—and he neverlooked back. He went to see his first Broadway show and decided to move to New York forcollege. He started modeling there and quickly signed with 5 top agencies worldwide inLA, NY, Chicago, Paris, and Milan. He booked the Kinky Boots National tour a few yearspost-college and has pursued the art ever since.With humble beginnings but always a big dreamer, Eric is a mixed BIPOC artist who onlyrecently learned to embrace every color of himself. Recently engaged and planning hiswedding, he is excited about the next adventure.Episode Summary -Rejection is part of an artist's career, but the challenge lies in handling the rejections.In this episode, Eric Stanton Betts talks about the

Your habits will play a key role in your success.Every successful person has their own set of habits, but everyone practices a few commonthings. In this four-part series, I will share and talk about the four things that everysuccessful person have in common.Episode Summary -What you dream that you become, but most of us are too scared to dream big.In this episode, I talk about why dreaming big is crucial for your success.You are capable of achieving anything if you can dream it. Don’ let any circumstances stopyou from dreaming big.Happy Dreaming, and Let’s make 2022 your best year yet.“Random acts will give you random results.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[01:54] How my crazy big dreams have helped me grow?[03:21] What happens when you start dreaming big?[04:42] Some of the mindset challenges people are experiencing which is stopping themfrom growing.[06:36] How my flexibility and change management skillset helped me overcomechallenging times.About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trai

Eric D. Newman is a passionate entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and visionary leader. In 2009, he founded Roc Solid Foundation ( rocsolidfoundation.org ), an organization thatinspires hope for every child and family fighting pediatric cancer. Roc Solid partners withmore than seventy children’s hospitals to deliver Ready Bags for families and has builtmore than one thousand play-sets for children throughout the country who need a safeplace to play and a reason to smile.A husband, father, and pediatric cancer survivor himself, Eric understands the battle afamily faces when their child is diagnosed. He is a Serial entrepreneur of the “What’sNever Been Done” guy.He loves surfing and spending time with his wife, Analisa, and their two kids, Camryn andBraxton.Episode Summary -Success and money are the byproduct if you enjoy what you do and live a meaningfullife. And to live a meaningful life, you need to create an impact on others' life.In this episode, Eric D. Newman talks about his journey of fighting a rare f

Cory Goodrich is an actress, singer-songwriter, published author, recording artist/producer, and painter who lives in the Chicago area.A winner of two Jeff awards, Cory performs in theatres and on television and hasappeared on Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice and the upcoming RippleEffects starring Elizabeth Moss. Her book Folksong: A Ballad of Death, Discovery, andDNA and accompanying album, Long Way Around were released in 2021 to rave reviews.Episode Summary -Once we overcome every challenge and struggle, it becomes a story. And these storiescan become an inspiration for many.In this episode, Cory Goodrich talks about why you should share your story and the needto live your life to the fullest and experience the journey towards creating a meaningful life.Our life is filled with different opportunities; it is essential to do what you love to do andexcites you every day.“Our worth comes from ourselves and with what we create.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:25] Cory shares her life

As we are nearing the end of 2021, it is time to choose the right planner.There are people including me, who have tried multiple planners, but it was neversatisfying.In today’s episode, I talk about how to choose the right planner for you that will move youforward.It is time to have an outstanding year 2022 by choosing the right planner for you.“When you dream big about the possibilities, that’s when you start moving towards them.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:16] Do you really need a paper planner in today’s digital era, and What are the thingsyou should look for in a planner?[03:46] How does “month-at-a-glance” help you in growing your business?[05:22] The need to choose a dated planner.[06:39] Why do people lose their motivation, and What should be included in a planner tokeep the energy up?[08:22] What activities should be included in month-at-a-glance and week-at-a-glance?[09:50] What is “The Power House System”?[14:20] How do I plan and create my planner?[16:15] Why should you consider

Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA, left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become apeacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’swork carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal andideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons.He was born nearly deaf, nearly blind, crippled with two club feet, and left-handed. Despitethis, he learned how to learn and ultimately became a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, best-selling author of four books, speaker, visionary, and teacher. He is the co-founder of Prisonof Peace ( www.prisonofpeace.org ), training murderers in maximum security prisons how tobe peacemakers and mediators in their prison communities.He teaches thought leaders and business leaders how to use their emotions as part oftheir hidden genius. One of the ways he does this is by teaching peop

George Siegal has over 35 years of experience in television and film production.George directed The Last House Standing, a documentary film about how everyone needsa home that doesn't blow away, wash away, or burn down.He is a former weatherman and TV reporter who covered countless stories about peoplewho lost everything in disasters. In his current documentary film The Last House Standing,he explores the fact that most people think catastrophic destruction will never happen tothem. And they have no idea if their insurance will actually get them whole again. He is agreat guest to talk about filmmaking, resilient building, homeownership, and preparing forpotential disasters.Episode Summary -As an entrepreneur, you cannot just rely on others; you need to save yourself by beingbetter prepared.In this episode, George Siegal talks about his transition from the corporate world tofilmmaking. He talks about the challenges he has overcome and how he has built asuccessful business.“You need to be true to what you portr

As Black Friday and Holidays are right at the corner like all businesses, you must behaving some special offers.But what is your promoting strategy?Do you just give ads and hope you get to reach people?We cannot just run ads and pray that the right people will see it; sales don’t happen thatway.This season let’s take control of your marketing strategies. It’s time to post and take action.In this episode, I talk about how you can grow your sales with different marketing posts,marketing strategies, and ads during this holiday season.“You cannot just post and hope that everybody will see it.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:08] “Post & Pray” - What does it mean and why it doesn’t work?[03:26] A launch strategy that has pushed and increased my sales week after week.[06:29] Some of the strategies I use to increase my sales through FB Groups.[08:05] Are you running ads - What strategies do you need to implement to increase yoursales through ads?[09:28] How can you ensure growth in sales with your

Mike is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the advances made in thefield of robotics and in innovation and UX. Aim to enrich the lives of families throughmagical tech experiences.An Award-Winning Creative Leader in the Technology / Robotics industry with experiencein organizations ranging from startup to $75M global businesses, with proven performancemanaging revenue goals up to $10M, operational budgets of up to $16M, and capitalexpense budgets of up to $2.5M. A capable mentor with a track record of attracting,recruiting, and advising teams.Episode Summary -You can achieve anything and everything, but you have to give time to it.In today’s episode, Mike talks about the importance of doing what is meaningful for youand the people around you.Mike discusses the need to master interpersonal skills so that people willingly contributeand walk with you towards building a successful journey.“To build a successful team, you need to ensure they are connected with the vision of thecompany, and they h

Lauren Ritchie is an established Mental Skills educator, facilitator, and keynote speaker. From her MEd in Coaching Studies to a BA in Professional Communications, to multipleYoga certifications and an accredited Art & Science of Coaching Certification, Lauren hasa unique blend of education and resources that offer a holistic training approach.Her areas of interest and expertise include sport and performance mental training and theintersection of well-being and mindfulness. Her work in managing stress andenhancing performance has led to supporting youth in dance, hockey, musical theatre,gymnastics, and other industries.Prioritizing the profound power and importance of an Educator, Lauren has createdTeacher and Coach Training programs to support mental skills and optimize leadershipand learning.Episode Summary -As an artist, it becomes challenging to balance the mindset and skillset because of thecompetition, which leads to self-doubt.In this episode, Lauren talks about the need to know your purpose and be

Part 2, I have talked about the role of mentors, role models, and advisory board in yourbusiness.Part 3 is the concluding episode of the 3 part series; after this episode, you can decidewho will be on your board and who fits the right roles.The entrepreneurial journey is not easy, and it can be lonely as well, so you need to mapout and build a board of directors who can support you, guide you, encourage you, andadvise you in your journey to success.“Everybody brings value, and a lot of time, the best ideas can come from the people youwould least likely expect.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[03:33] The Support Staff - Who are they, and why do you need them in your business?[04:36] Why do you need a “Hugger,” and how do they help you when you are goingthrough imposter syndrome?[07:30] Who is a “Realist,” and how do they help you in bringing out the best of you?[09:45] Why having a “Problem-Solver” is a must, and how do they differentiate from a“Realist”?[13:30] Who can be your “Circle of Influence

Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom. 
With $500 in her pocket and a baby in her belly, she left a high-powered job as a sales and marketing publishing executive and founded her first company, Bump Club and Beyond---a community of resources, support, educational tools and product knowledge for millions of parents and parents-to-be across the country. In year one, she turned a profit and less than a decade later led her company through its acquisition to a large agency holding company. Lindsay works with entrepreneurs and companies, both large and small, to build their communities, tell their stories, and grow their brands, achieving success both on and offline.
“Flexibility will set you up for success.”Episode Summary -Flexibility is the key to successful entrepreneurship. 
In this episode, Lindsay shares how she transited her company from ground zero to ac

Jason Matias is an author and contemporary photographer who lives and works in theGreater Seattle Area. A New York native, his photographs of nature include locationsaround the globe. More recently in his career, his creative focus expanded to work withmodels. No matter the subject, Jason’s work focuses on the ideas of isolation andintrospection.Jason runs a fine art business, which has supported him by generating over $100K insales a year for the past 10 years (including 2020). His work has taken him all over theglobe, from the United States to Abu-Dhabi to Indonesia, and has been published inNational Geographic.While Jason’s financial success is aspirational, it’s his story that is the true inspiration foranyone wondering if they can make a living selling their art. Jason does not come from awealthy family, who gave him a leg up in the art world. He was born into a military familyand went into the family business by enlisting in the Air Force right out of high school.When Jason came out of the military 6 ye

In Part 1 - Why You need a Board of Directors In Your Business, I talked about:The importance of having a Board of DirectorsWhat is their Role?Whom do you need to choose as your Board of Directors?What is mean to you when you are a new entrepreneur?In Part 2, I discuss the three types of board of directors that you need to scales-up andmove your business to the next level.It becomes essential to have a strong group of people who have experience building asuccessful business, guiding you and walking with you through your success story.“An advisory board can help you get insights about the outside world so that you get todeliver better results.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:38] What mistakes do people make while finding mentors for themselves?[03:30] How to find the right mentor for your business?[05:06] The right way to reach out to mentors.[08:54] Who are Role Models, and how are they different from Mentors?[11:42] Who are Advisory Boards?[12:09] Why do I rely the most on Advisory Board?[13:

Mike began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 from his garage in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents.Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded “Distinguish Speaker Status” with SMTA in 2018 and received the “Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award” in 2019.
Mike was recently elected to the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he chairs the SMTA Training Committee and is also a member of the SMTA Strategic Development Committee. Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter.
Mike is the host of the popular Reliability Matters and concept to Creation Podcasts.Mike is a member of the Board of Directors for The Let It Be Foundation, a non-profit 501c3.

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Multi-hyphenate Erin Wiley Sands is an author, actress, writer, and producer. She is the author of The Dunes, an inspirational book for personal growth, as well as the creator of the online self-help course: Live More, Carry Less. Where Erin walks readers through The Dunes, using her I.R.O method to help you Identify what’s holding you back, Recognize the root cause and Overcome it. Erin is also the writer producer of the award winning faith-based docu-dramedy STEM, which features true life stories of faith in the midst of adversity, and victory against all odds. Erin is the co-owner of 50 Rocks Entertainment. A production company that creates scripted and unscripted content for television, film and streaming platforms.Episode Summary -We all need to break and come out of the fixed process of leading our life what has been established long back, because of which we are just dragging ourselves, and most of us end up living an unfulfilled life.In this episode, Erin talks about the importance of shifting and tr

This is a 3 part series - The CEO is You and Building Your Board of Directors. In these 3 series, we will cover:What is a Board of Directors?What is their Purpose?What does that mean to You?6 Different Groups of People that you would want to have on your Board.Episode Summary -In Part 1 of the three series, I talk about the role of Board of Directors in your business.Whenever we talk about a Board of Directors, we think it is only for big organizations, but that is not true. If you think you don’t need a Board of Directors in your business, it costs your business's growth.“To grow your organization, it becomes essential to take perspectives from people who already have the experience in building a successful business, so that you can avoid the hurdles which they have gone through.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[01:33] It doesn’t matter at what stage your company is Board of Directors are required for you.[03:03] Do you need to pay a Board of Directors?[04:01] Why do you even need a Board of Dire

Ryan Leak is an author, speaker, executive coach, and filmmaker. He’s known for twodocumentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure. Today, Ryan splits his timebetween speaking in churches and doing executive coaching and speaking in CorporateAmerica through his company The Ryan Leak Group, LLC. Ryan and his wife, Amanda, reside in Dallas, Texas, with their two children, Jaxson andRoman.Ryan has a unique church position in that he is on the teaching team of fivemegachurches. He rotates speaking at each of them seven to eight times a year. Heregularly teaches 48,000 people between those five churches. Ryan does about 120events each year, reaching 200,000 people, and trains approximately 15,000 leaders.Episode Summary -It is our fear that stops us from growing. It is not the people, and it is not the company; it isour mindset that contains us.In this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of being yourself. He shares somevaluable advice on how to overcome your fears and Be Your Own-self.“You don’t have

In 2010, Brian Sherrill created Active Melody as a way to share his passion for music with others. In 2015, he was able to leave the corporate world and focus all of his time and energy on building his dream job into a successful multi-million dollar business that it is today. With over 120 full-length guitar lessons and 2 complete courses available on his site, plus new live lessons every Friday, Brian continues to teach the love of music to his Active Melody fan base including over 395,000 YouTube subscribers and over 150,000 followers on Facebook.

Episode Summary -You don’t need to work on a long list of things to make yourself happy; all you need is to find what you love to do and work on it.In today’s episode, Brian Sherrill shares some insightful tips on becoming the navigator of your life and taking full control of it.

“Success is not about achieving everything at once; it is all about having a little bit of momentum every day.”

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[01:43] Brian shares his ba