Stories that Empower

Michael reminds us to embrace risk and step out in faith.  Also, he believes that we should remain hopeful and find gratitude in our breakthrough moments.
 
Michael Woodward is the founder and CEO of jumbleThink.   jumbleThink specializes in idea consulting and strategy.  Michael hosts the jumbleThink podcast where he interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders about their journey.  The podcast also shares practical steps others can take on their entrepreneurial journey.  In the past he was the founder and CEO of Woodward Design Group where he and his team have built over 400 websites and web applications for clients ranging from small local businesses to Fortune 100 corporations.  He has also consulted with hundreds of businesses through the Small Business Development Council in Butte County,  Ca (http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com) along with teaching courses on web design / development and marketing strategies.  Michael also served as on the Senior Pastoral Leadership of The Father’s House Church in Oroville, California.  His passion is to help individuals and businesses make their dreams attainable through creative thinking / idea formation and strategy.
 
https://www.jumblethink.com/ 
[email protected] 

 

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Peter believes that ADHD is a gift, not a curse.  He reminds us to live life with no regrets and to find a tribe that understands us.

Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, this “worldwide connector” is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, and ADHD.

Peter is best known for founding Help A Reporter Out, (HARO) which in under a year became the de-facto standard for thousands of journalists looking for sources on deadline, offering them more than 200,000 sources around the world looking to be quoted in the media. HARO is currently the largest free source repository in the2 world, sending out over 1,500 queries from worldwide media each week. HARO’s tagline, “Everyone is an Expert at Something”, proves over and over again to be true, as thousands of new members join at helpareporter.com each week. In June of 2010, less than two years after Peter started HARO in his apartment, it was acquired by Vocus, Inc.

https://www.shankman.com/

https://www.shankminds.com/ 

https://www.fasterthannormal.com/ 

 

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Dwayne discovered his son was not his, lost his relationship and lost his company. He calls it the 'perfect storm'. He learned that by taking full responsibility, we can take our power back. He reminds us to be honest with our values and boundaries.

Dwayne is known as THE Coach For Men, he’s an engaging and entertaining transformational speaker, author, coach, men and relationship expert.

He has a passion for transforming men, relationships and the MAN brand that’s in crisis in our world today.

Dwayne's storied background of both great successes and epic challenges, are timely life lessons that prove that no matter how hard life can get, you can rise up, make a difference and win.

Dwayne’s “Perfect Storm” was what it took to “lose it all”, but also the perfect lessons to help him be the inspiration he is today.

He is considered one of the top men’s leadership, empowerment and relationship experts.

Dwayne is the Author of his ground-breaking book, The Remarkable Man - Champions To Women, Heroes To Children and Brothers to Each Other.

He’s the Creator of The Remarkable Man Coaching Program, the Remarkable Relationships Program and he is also Founder of The Remarkable Man Project - A global initiative to challenge 1 million men to be the highest and best version of themselves.

As well, He’s the host of The Remarkable Man Show Podcast - Interviewing today’s most remarkable men and women to inspire men to live remarkable lives.

Dwayne’s favourite quote is: “ You don’t get what you want, you get what you are.” by James Allan.

Websites:
www.DwayneKlassen.com 

www.RemarkableManProject.com 

www.TheRemarkableManShow.com 

Get The Remarkable Man Book: http://amzn.to/1jqQnBz 

Email: [email protected] 

 

Wes experienced an abusive relationship. Through forgiveness, he found inner peace and the fuel for his artistic creativity. He reminds us that it's never too late to patch up a relationship. Wes Yee is a professional music producer, audio engineer, songwriter and entrepreneur. His credits can be heard on MTV, VH1, Oxygen, E! and he has jingles that he wrote and produced circulating on the radio. He's recently made the switch from a producer behind the scenes to the face of his new brand, as an artist. His one goal is to show everyone in the entire world that one person can make a difference and inspire others to do the same.    

Wes experienced an abusive relationship. Through forgiveness, he found inner peace and the fuel for his artistic creativity. He reminds us that it's never too late to patch up a relationship.

Wes Yee is a professional music producer, audio engineer, songwriter and entrepreneur. His credits can be heard on MTV, VH1, Oxygen, E! and he has jingles that he wrote and produced circulating on the radio. He's recently made the switch from a producer behind the scenes to the face of his new brand, as an artist. His one goal is to show everyone in the entire world that one person can make a difference and inspire others to do the same.

http://www.facebook.com/wesyeemusic 

 

Chris teaches us that by shifting our perspective, letting go, accepting what is, seeking a mindset of simplicity, we can recenter ourselves, gain clarity and be joyfully content. He also shares how the value of unplugging, heading outside and reconnecting with ourselves and our thoughts.

Chris Badgett is the founder & CEO of LifterLMS. LifterLMS is a powerful WordPress LMS plugin that makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses. The mission of LifterLMS is to democratize education in the digital classroom. Chris started learning about online education on a glacier in Alaska. He's created courses on everything from organic gardening to wood working. He is passionate about helping other entrepreneurial educators find success and create impact.

https://lifterlms.com/ 

https://twitter.com/ChrisBadgett

 

Greg shares a story of integrity, reminds us to always believe in ourselves and keep moving the 'ball' forward.

Greg Phelps, CFP®, CLU®, AIF®, AAMS®, is the President of Redrock Wealth Management, a financial advisor firm in Las Vegas. 

Greg has over 20 years of experience working with investors of all types. Greg’s primary focus however, is retirement planning for those nearly retired or already enjoying retirement.

Greg has worked with two of the largest wealth management firms, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. He also served as a Regional Manager of Wealth Management at RSM McGladrey – one of the nations largest accounting firms. With his extensive experience came a growing disdain for the brokerage industry.

Greg ventured out on his own opening REDROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT in 2005. Redrock was founded on the belief that his client’s trust is his most valuable asset, and more importantly that trust must be earned.

Over the last two decades, he’s earned many prestigious designations and credentials in the financial services industry:

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ CFP ®
• CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITER ® CLU ®
• ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY ® AIF ®
• ACCREDITED ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ® AAMS ®

Greg is a National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Registered Financial Advisor, a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), a Paladin Registry 5 Star Financial Advisor and is also FADD Certified (Fiduciary Advisors Due Diligence) by Investor Watchdog. Greg’s firm Redrock Wealth Management is also the only CEFEX certified fiduciary advisor firm in Las Vegas.

 

www.redrockwealth.com - Private Wealth Practice
www.wealthsummit.com - Financial Education Summit
www.retirewire.com - Blog

 

 

Jordan shares a story about defying the odds, surrounding yourself with like-minded/positive people and turning a dream into reality.

Jordan is the Founder/Managing Partner of Cave Social. Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and heads up the Cave team. He’s a data-driven marketer who is obsessed with everything technology. He specializes in SEO, and content marketing. He’s also an avid writer and can be found contributing pieces around the web.

https://twitter.com/cavejordans 

http://www.cavesocial.com/ 

http://cavesocial.com/mind-your-marketing/ 

 

Jamie shares his story of drug addiction and how he overcame it.

As the founder of the Blueprint of Greatness, a School for Entrepreneurs, Jamie has the opportunity to use his entrepreneurial experience to teach small business owners how to build a great business.

He's truly passionate about teaching small business owners how to transform their experience from frustration to greatness. You can take the free edition of the course Blueprint of a Great Business.

He's been a guest on world-class podcasts such as Enthead, Brutal Truth About Sales and Selling, Sales Babble, Unshackled Owner, EOFire, and Contracting Coachcast.

He's also a Sales Account Manager for Artic Truck Parts, a heavy duty parts distributor in the commercial vehicle industry. In this role, he personally oversees over $2 million dollars in annual sales and manage B2C social selling campaigns for my branch. His experience in this industry spans 20 years.

http://www.jamieirvine.ca/ 
https://twitter.com/jamielirvine 
https://www.facebook.com/JamieLIrvine

 

Rima shares a story about envisioning her dream (despite the challenges), being bold enough to pursue it and now living the life of her dream.

Since 2012, she's been traveling and living in Costa Rica.  She believes in positivity, education, activism, and above all, wildness. When we remove ourselves from the distraction and chaos of modern technology and culture, we become clear channels and forces of change in this world.

She's a licensed marriage and family therapist, using coaching to inspire and activate.

She's a yoga teacher, informing her life with movement, meditation, and breath.

She's an entrepreneur, leveraging the potential of businesses to do good in this world.

She's an advocate for all things vegan, natural & herbal. She aims to inspire and to show others that living a life in alignment with ethics, morals, and nature is not only possible, but essential, for the successful progression of our species.

She lives in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica with her black cat, Zuko, & her boyfriend, Russell.

She doesn't take myself too seriously, and she loves people that can laugh at themselves as well!

http://rimathejunglegirl.com/ 
https://twitter.com/rima_danielle 
https://www.instagram.com/rima_danielle/