The Creator Community

From America to Algeria, Uncovering the Human Aspirations that Unite Us | Andrew Farrand

On this episode of the Creator Community, we’ll meet Andrew Farrand, Thinker, Leader, Creator, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and now published author.

 

We’ll follow Andrew’s journey from growing up in Maryland to living in Algeria for 7 years to hosting a reality TV show there for entrepreneurs.  We’ll also learn much about this geographically massive country and how we have much more in common in the west with the youth of Algeria, than we might ever imagine.

 

And, we’ll explore Andrew’s journey that ultimately led him to publishing his new book, The Algerian Dream, Youth and the Quest for Dignity. Check it out!

 

For the black sheep in all of us | Michael Dumlao

On this episode of the Creator Community, we’ll meet Michael Dumlao, Senior Brand and Diversity Advisor for one of the largest consulting firms in the world and now published author.

 

We’ll learn who Guncles are, why we need to celebrate the black sheep in our lives and how a life of authenticity is no easy journey without compassion from those around you, especially in the LGBTQ community.

 

We’ll also follow Michael’s journey that ultimately led him to publishing his new book, The Wisdom of Guncles. Check it out!

 

How to be believable and influential in your career | Jeff Shannon

Is your career not where you want it to be?  On this episode of the Creator Community, we’ll meet Jeff Shannon, cofounder of Consultancy Bravium Human Development and now published author.

 

We’ll hear how Jeff discovered through his own career, that hard work is NOT the only answer to success in life.  We discuss how the right mindset, habits and behaviors are necessary to not just be credible but highly believable and influential in your career.

 

We’ll also follow Jeff’s journey and hear how his life lessons, a focus on learning and his own career experiences, ultimately led him to publishing his new book, Hard Work is NOT Enough.  Check it out!

 

Discovering who you are by embracing where you‘re from | Luisa Ramondo

In this episode we’ll meet Luisa Ramondo, successful Real Estate Agent, mother of three and now published author.

 

We’ll learn about the journey her family went on to immigrate to America from Italy with almost nothing. 

  

Luisa shares how they found a way to make life work through the many challenges facing immigrants and solid life lessons her family instilled in her about hard work and making pasta just right!  We’ll also learn how you can discover who you are by embracing where you’re from.

 

Ultimately, we’ll follow Luisa’s journey to how this led her to publishing her new book, Beyond the Cobblestones.  Check it out!

Rising above tragedy and living the life you want | Payton Lynch

Author

Payton Lynch

 

Book

Rise From the Ashes, Stories of Trauma, Reslience & Growth from the Children of 9/11

 

Description

Do you or someone you know struggle with PTSD? Join Payton Lynch, author of Rise From the Ashes, and Senior Product Manager at Disney and I as we discuss the challenges and lessons she’s learned from being married to the son of a 9/11 hero.  

 

We’ll learn how the tragedy of 9/11 has played a central role in her life with her husband in helping them grow, the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and how empathy training has helped her evolve and overcome adversity, across her life and personal struggles.

 

We’ll also follow Payton’s journey to how this ultimately led her to publishing her new book, Rise from The Ashes.  Check it out!

Conquering your greatest fear and living life with confidence | Taylor Williams

Author: 

Taylor Williams

 

Book:

BEYOND THE WORDS: HOW TO CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CONFIDENTLY PRESENT YOURSELF TO THE WORLD

 

Description:

What do you fear most in life?  Public speaking is at the top of the list for many yet it is a critical skill for accomplishing much in life, including our careers and helping others, but also common connections with those we see every day.  Join Taylor Williams, author of Beyond the Words, and founder of consultancy, Guts and Glory Creative Consulting and I as we discuss why we have this fear, how to overcome it, how to raise your public speaking game and confidently present yourself to the world. 

Finding passion and purpose in all that you do with a focus on helping others | Steven Mezzacappa

Do you feel like your life doesn’t have the fire it once did and you’ve been held back by mental blocks?  Join Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose and construction business development executive and I as we discuss how to connect your life to your passion and purpose and reigniting your fire within.  If you’re not jumping out of bed each day to embrace your purpose, you’re going to want to hear Steven’s inspirational story of growth and overcoming mental health struggles.

How small brave moves can drive your business and transform your leadership | Nicole Bianchi

Do you feel as though all great leaders are like superheroes constantly accomplishing monumental tasks?  Join Nicole Bianchi, author of Small Brave Moves and cofounder of Consultancy, Bravium Human Development and I as we discuss the power of making small brave moves each day and how they have a positive compound impact over time.  If you’re a leader or an aspiring leader wondering how to advance your career, listen here to learn how to develop the proper mindset, behaviors and habits to be more brave and move your career forward.

What happens to a female immigrant in the 1950's when her belief system goes against that of the US government | Alisa Parenti

Have you ever felt betrayed by your family, friends and government?  Join Alisa Parenti, Bloomberg Radio journalist and author of Betrayal, The Ethel Rosenberg Story and I as we explore the incredible story of Ethel Rosenberg and how she paid the ultimate price for following a belief system the US Government didn’t agree with.  If you love spy stories and feel your family situation is complicated, you’re going to want to hear this Cold War spy story riddled with family conflict.

When companies do good, they can also perform well | Lynn Yap

Can companies prioritize doing good for their employees, communities and environment and still deliver solid results?  Join Lynn Yap, author of The Altruistic Capitalist and Managing Director of Actv8, with a mission to promote more women in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship and I as we discuss her roadmap for how leaders can do good and also perform well.  If you’re a leader struggling to find balance with delivering results while prioritizing a focus on doing good, you’re going to want to listen to this episode.