Be Your Own Loud

For a lot of people, shoes are simply a fashion accessory. But for millions all over the world, shoes are a basic necessity and a beacon of hope. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Manny Ohonme, the founder, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes (they’ve distributed over 8 million pairs of shoes to date!). Manny explains why shoes are a symbol of hope that help people to dream big. He also shares how he has managed to make a global impact, even though he had nothing to give away when first starting out. Manny discusses: The serious need to fight foot-borne diseases in different parts of the world How Samaritan’s Feet continued its “shoes of hope” mission during COVID-19 Why no problem is too big to solve with strong faith and dedication Opportunities to join Samaritan’s Feet to make an impact in your community and beyond And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) Samaritan’s Feet: Get Involved Connect With Manny Ohonme: Samaritan’s Feet LinkedIn: Manny Ohonme Twitter: Manny Ohonme Instagram: Manny Ohonme Facebook Fan Page: Manny Ohonme LinkedIn: Samaritan’s Feet International Twitter: Samaritan’s Feet International Instagram: Samaritan’s Feet International Facebook: Samaritan’s Feet International YouTube: Samaritan’s Feet International Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and received his first pair of shoes from a “Good Samaritan” at age nine. Those shoes became a symbol of hope as Manny started playing basketball, earned a college scholarship in the U.S., and began a successful career in the technology industry. In 2003, Manny and his wife, Tracie, founded Samaritan’s Feet International, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes. Now, over 8 million pairs of shoes have been distributed in 108 nations and over 450 U.S. cities.

For a lot of people, shoes are simply a fashion accessory. But for millions all over the world, shoes are a basic necessity and a beacon of hope. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Manny Ohonme, the founder, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes (they’ve distributed over 8 million pairs of shoes to date!). Manny explains why shoes are a symbol of hope that help people to dream big. He also shares how he has managed to make a global impact, even though he had nothing to give away when first starting out. Manny discusses: The serious need to fight foot-borne diseases in different parts of the world How Samaritan’s Feet continued its “shoes of hope” mission during COVID-19 Why no problem is too big to solve with strong faith and dedication Opportunities to join Samaritan’s Feet to make an impact in your community and beyond And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) Samaritan’s Feet: Get Involved Connect With Manny Ohonme: Samaritan’s Feet LinkedIn: Manny Ohonme Twitter: Manny Ohonme Instagram: Manny Ohonme Facebook Fan Page: Manny Ohonme LinkedIn: Samaritan’s Feet International Twitter: Samaritan’s Feet International Instagram: Samaritan’s Feet International Facebook: Samaritan’s Feet International YouTube: Samaritan’s Feet International Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and received his first pair of shoes from a “Good Samaritan” at age nine. Those shoes became a symbol of hope as Manny started playing basketball, earned a college scholarship in the U.S., and began a successful career in the technology industry. In 2003, Manny and his wife, Tracie, founded Samaritan’s Feet International, a non-profit organization that shares hope with those in need by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes. Now, over 8 million pairs of shoes have been distributed in 108 nations and over 450 U.S. cities.

“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” - Theodore Roosevelt Want to see your team succeed? Find ways to show each person that you care about who they are and who they become. In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with a special guest: his brother, Tim Halloran. Tim is a 3X State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. Now, Tim is sharing powerful coaching philosophies for creating a cohesive team culture. He explains ways to make your team members feel appreciated, capable of making their own decisions, and help them grow through self-reflection. Tim discusses: A pre-game tactic that will improve your team’s performance Reasons to stop fixating on wins and losses and develop a growth mindset Why micro-managing a team is counterproductive How to build lasting relationships with your team And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) Portage Central High School Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: Tim Halloran is a 3x State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. In addition to currently coaching the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Portage Central High School, Tim has also coached at Albion College, Kalamazoo College, and local clubs’ teams. He has coached numerous athletes who’ve been recognized as all-state, Dream Team, and All-American.

“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” - Theodore Roosevelt Want to see your team succeed? Find ways to show each person that you care about who they are and who they become.  In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with a special guest: his brother, Tim Halloran. Tim is a 3X State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. Now, Tim is sharing powerful coaching philosophies for creating a cohesive team culture. He explains ways to make your team members feel appreciated, capable of making their own decisions, and help them grow through self-reflection. Tim discusses: A pre-game tactic that will improve your team’s performance Reasons to stop fixating on wins and losses and develop a growth mindset Why micro-managing a team is counterproductive How to build lasting relationships with your team And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) Portage Central High School Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: Tim Halloran is a 3x State Coach of the Year who has coached high school soccer for 32 years. In addition to currently coaching the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Portage Central High School, Tim has also coached at Albion College, Kalamazoo College, and local clubs’ teams. He has coached numerous athletes who’ve been recognized as all-state, Dream Team, and All-American.

You’re the narrator of your life story. What you believe becomes your reality. Control your mind = control your life! In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Chukky Okobi, an eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion, Tedx Speaker, mindset coach, and NLP master practitioner and trainer at Basic Instructions. Chukky shares powerful ways to achieve mind mastery, master your emotions, and build a strong rapport with yourself. Chukky discusses: Times when you must say, “This is unacceptable. I need to change!” The conscious and unconscious mind dynamic that influences your decisions How to turn negative emotions into something beneficial Tips to help you let go of beliefs that are keeping you from experiencing what you want And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) Be Your Own Loud: 22. Make Your Dreams a Reality With Jerome Myers Connect With Chukky Okobi: Basic Instructions Mind Mastery LinkedIn: Chukky Okobi Instagram: Chukky Okobi Facebook: Chukky Okobi YouTube: Chukky Okobi LinkedIn: Basic Instructions Mind Mastery Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: Kirk Lowe Twitter: Kirk Lowe LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: An eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, Chukky Okobi is an emotional intelligence and integrative psychology professional, using his psychology expertise not only as a keynote and motivational speaker, but mainly as a mental performance coach for venture capitalists, startup founders, entrepreneurs, and current/former pro athletes. Through his own professional journey through business, college, and professional sports, Chukky has the personal experience to guide other ambitious corporate leaders to recognize that Success is Simple…if you know the Basic Instructions of Mind Mastery.

You’re the narrator of your life story. What you believe becomes your reality. Control your mind = control your life! In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Chukky Okobi, an eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion, Tedx Speaker, mindset coach, and NLP master practitioner and trainer at Basic Instructions. Chukky shares powerful ways to achieve mind mastery, master your emotions, and build a strong rapport with yourself. Chukky discusses: Times when you must say, “This is unacceptable. I need to change!” The conscious and unconscious mind dynamic that influences your decisions How to turn negative emotions into something beneficial Tips to help you let go of beliefs that are keeping you from experiencing what you want And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) Be Your Own Loud: 22. Make Your Dreams a Reality With Jerome Myers Connect With Chukky Okobi: Basic Instructions Mind Mastery LinkedIn: Chukky Okobi Instagram: Chukky Okobi Facebook: Chukky Okobi YouTube: Chukky Okobi LinkedIn: Basic Instructions Mind Mastery Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: Kirk Lowe Twitter: Kirk Lowe LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: An eight-year NFL alumni and Super Bowl champion with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, Chukky Okobi is an emotional intelligence and integrative psychology professional, using his psychology expertise not only as a keynote and motivational speaker, but mainly as a mental performance coach for venture capitalists, startup founders, entrepreneurs, and current/former pro athletes. Through his own professional journey through business, college, and professional sports, Chukky has the personal experience to guide other ambitious corporate leaders to recognize that Success is Simple…if you know the Basic Instructions of Mind Mastery.

Live life as an optimist, and you’ll start to see every day as a precious gift! In this episode, your host Matt Halloran is on the other side of the mic! He’s interviewed by Steve Ody, host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. Matt shares his exciting life journey: childhood lessons from his mother, his early passion for radio, his time in the U.S. Navy, and the origin of ProudMouth. But most importantly, he tells you how he faced the toughest times of his life with a smile. Matt and Steve discuss: How to get the energy and focus you need to keep moving forward Every reason to trust the process and never lose hope The abundance mindset: Why there’s a seat for every individual at the table of life Little things that can make a big impact on your perspective on life Why podcasting is the best medium for sharing your story And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) The Travelling Optimist Podcast, ep. 34: “Matt Halloran - Be The Better Man” Be Your Own Loud: 17. Tackle Challenges by Changing Your Perspective With Kelly Cardenas The KELLY CARDENAS Podcast - ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE: 120. Matt Halloran - Never Phone it in!!! Boys Town Ron Carson Riverside.fm Stitcher Zencastr Connect With Steve Ody: Citrus Travel LinkedIn: Steve Ody Twitter: Steve Ody Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: Kirk Lowe Twitter: Kirk Lowe LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest Host: Steve Ody is the director of Citrus Travel and host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. As an entrepreneur, Steve is deeply passionate about making a difference and building relationships for the long term. Being results-driven and customer-focused, he has a proven track record in developing and driving sales and marketing initiatives (off and online) in intensely competitive commercial environments. Steve is also a first-class communicator and an expert in developing and sustaining working relationships (internal and external) at senior levels across different sectors.

Live life as an optimist, and you’ll start to see every day as a precious gift! In this episode, your host Matt Halloran is on the other side of the mic! He’s interviewed by Steve Ody, host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. Matt shares his exciting life journey: childhood lessons from his mother, his early passion for radio, his time in the U.S. Navy, and the origin of ProudMouth. But most importantly, he tells you how he faced the toughest times of his life with a smile. Matt and Steve discuss: How to get the energy and focus you need to keep moving forward Every reason to trust the process and never lose hope The abundance mindset: Why there’s a seat for every individual at the table of life Little things that can make a big impact on your perspective on life Why podcasting is the best medium for sharing your story And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) The Travelling Optimist Podcast, ep. 34: “Matt Halloran - Be The Better Man” Be Your Own Loud: 17. Tackle Challenges by Changing Your Perspective With Kelly Cardenas  The KELLY CARDENAS Podcast - ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE: 120. Matt Halloran - Never Phone it in!!! Boys Town Ron Carson Riverside.fm Stitcher Zencastr Connect With Steve Ody: Citrus Travel LinkedIn: Steve Ody Twitter: Steve Ody Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: Kirk Lowe Twitter: Kirk Lowe LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest Host: Steve Ody is the director of Citrus Travel and host of The Travelling Optimist Podcast. As an entrepreneur, Steve is deeply passionate about making a difference and building relationships for the long term. Being results-driven and customer-focused, he has a proven track record in developing and driving sales and marketing initiatives (off and online) in intensely competitive commercial environments. Steve is also a first-class communicator and an expert in developing and sustaining working relationships (internal and external) at senior levels across different sectors.

Do you feel like you have to sacrifice time with your family to be a successful business owner?  The good news is that there are enough hours in a day to be an outstanding father and entrepreneur. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Jeff Lopes, the founder of numerous seven- and eight-figure corporations, host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc., life coach, and best-selling author. As a proud father of two, husband, and entrepreneur for the past 25 years, Jeff is here to help fellow entrepreneurs find the perfect balance between their family and business. Jeff discusses: The secret to living life with no regrets How to add the “non-negotiables” (your top priorities) into your daily schedule How to meet all of your business commitments and still have plenty of family time Every reason to prioritize your health above everything else And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) “Entrepreneur Dad: 7 Keys to a Successful Business and a Happy Family Life” by Jeff Lopes Podcast: Jeff Knows Inc. The Kelly Cardenas Podcast-ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE Bill Good Marketing Connect With Jeff Lopes: Jeff Lopes LinkedIn: Jeff Lopes Instagram: Jeff Lopes Facebook: Jeff Lopes YouTube: Jeff Lopes Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: Jeff Lopes has founded numerous companies from inception to seven- and eight-figure corporations. Included in these are TrueBlue Homes, a portfolio of vacation rentals properties across the Northern parts of Ontario, Canada; and Kimurawear, a boxing / martial-arts equipment brand. Jeff is currently the host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc. Over the past four years, Jeff has coached countless entrepreneurs in balancing the obstacles of fatherhood and entrepreneurship to achieve higher levels of success in both areas.

Do you feel like you have to sacrifice time with your family to be a successful business owner? The good news is that there are enough hours in a day to be an outstanding father and entrepreneur. In this episode, Matt Halloran talks to Jeff Lopes, the founder of numerous seven- and eight-figure corporations, host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc., life coach, and best-selling author. As a proud father of two, husband, and entrepreneur for the past 25 years, Jeff is here to help fellow entrepreneurs find the perfect balance between their family and business. Jeff discusses: The secret to living life with no regrets How to add the “non-negotiables” (your top priorities) into your daily schedule How to meet all of your business commitments and still have plenty of family time Every reason to prioritize your health above everything else And more Resources: Influence Accelerator Academy (Join for free!) “Entrepreneur Dad: 7 Keys to a Successful Business and a Happy Family Life” by Jeff Lopes Podcast: Jeff Knows Inc. The Kelly Cardenas Podcast-ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE Bill Good Marketing Connect With Jeff Lopes: Jeff Lopes LinkedIn: Jeff Lopes Instagram: Jeff Lopes Facebook: Jeff Lopes YouTube: Jeff Lopes Connect With ProudMouth: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth About Our Guest: Jeff Lopes has founded numerous companies from inception to seven- and eight-figure corporations. Included in these are TrueBlue Homes, a portfolio of vacation rentals properties across the Northern parts of Ontario, Canada; and Kimurawear, a boxing / martial-arts equipment brand. Jeff is currently the host of the top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc. Over the past four years, Jeff has coached countless entrepreneurs in balancing the obstacles of fatherhood and entrepreneurship to achieve higher levels of success in both areas.