Marc My Words

Marc My Words--Birgit Itse: Writer, Speaker, Business Owner at Word Accord

Birgit Itse might be a writer and speaker today, but for most of her life she struggled to find what her true identity was. Recently she made the decision to focus more on being herself and channeling that through her passions as a writer and speaker. A move to Scotland and the start of her business called the Word Accord has helped Birgit to truly be herself and others through her passions. Marc and Birgit talk about her journey of self discovery, the ups and downs she went through, and all of the career transitions that were made in the process. Birgit has a very poetic and heartfelt perspective on how she perceives her own journey of self discovery and how she has arrived to the place she is at today. Although Birgit is an author and very passionate about her own work, she is also passionate about helping others through her business. This plus much more were discussed during this inspiring episode of Marc My Words.

Marc My Words--Star Hansen: Professional Organizer and Speaker: Owner at Reveal By Star

Star Hansen took some time to talk to Marc about what inspired her to be a professional organizer. Star also discusses how she can see beyond the clutter and tell people things about their lives depending on how their living space(s) looks like. From a messy kitchen to a disorganized closet, Star has the ability to help people see how the current state of their living space is actually a reflection of something they might be going through in their own lives. Marc also asked Star to talk about her career progression and how her transition from actress to professional organizer occurred. 

Marc My Words--Jillian Webber:Public Speaker & Consultant at Sexual Assault Prevention Through Harmonizing Habits Health and Life Coaching

Jillian Webber stopped by to talk about her experiences in the Army and how she wound up taking that path over a more traditional one. Her current career as a life coach and speaker was inspired by unfortunate experiences she had while serving. Between issues she had fitting in to very traumatic experiences she faced with sexual assault and a broken marriage, Jillian faced obstacles that would leave some people broken. However, Jillian stepped up, worked hard, and regained her self confidence. After being given the opportunity to speak about her experience and help others, Jillian decided to apply this to her career as a speaker, consultant, and life coach in order to help others deal with some of the same obstacles.

Marc My Words--Jessica Dawn Russell: Serial Entrepreneur

Jessica Dawn Russell sits down with Marc to talk about her career as an executive in Hollywood and in real estate. Jessica tells the story of how her vision for her own life went from a white picket fence type of existence to building the entrepreneurial career she has established today. Jessica also talks about the importance of gaining and maintaining trust with the people you work with and how that can help you to grow in your career. She also talks about the importance of self care and self preservation in order to have happiness and help yourself to achieve your goals.

Marc My Words--Thomas M Wurm of Mountain Mind Tricks

Thomas M Wurm of Mountain Mind Tricks sat down with Marc to talk about his experiences as a woodland firefighter and how he overcame anger, fear, and stress in order to find inner peace. Thomas explains how his firefighter family heritage influenced him to follow the same path as well as the thrill of chasing an adrenaline rush through his career as well as other activities. Inspired by his own healing journey, Thomas decided to start his own business as a way to help fellow firefighters as well as others who might be going through some of the same obstacles he did. Hypnosis, going back to college, and transitioning to full time entrepreneurship are just some of the other topics Marc and Thomas discuss during this inspiring episode.

 

To learn more about Thomas and/or reach out to him about his services please visit www.mountainmindtricks.com 

Marc My Words--Lynn Power CEO and Co-Founder of Masami Haircare & Co-Founder-The HMS Beagle

Lynn Power, CEO and Co-Founder of Masami Haircare & Co-Founder of HMS Beagle has a story filled with grace, poise and wisdom. Through her career as an advertising executive, Lynn has gained a lot of wisdom about life and how to be a true professional. In this episode, Marc and Lynn  talk about what it takes to work with big brands versus startups. Lynn also talks about what inspired her to walk away from her advertising executive career and transition into the world of entrepreneurship. In this phase of her life, Lynn is taking the experience she gained and during her career and is utilizing it to build her own businesses while remaining within her advertising/brand building niche. This is a unique story for this podcast as most guests have developed different passions over the course of time whereas Lynn has maintained the same passion and has built career transition around it.

 

To learn more about Lynn and her businesses please visit: Masami Haircare:  www.lovemasami.com  The HMS Beagle: www.thehmsbeagle.com 

Ricardo Jack Zulueta Jr. Serial Entrepreneur at Paid Exposure/Start Day One/Fukitt

Ricardo Jack Zulueta Jr. not only talked to Marc about his career path and entrepreneurial endeavors, he inspired him along the way. Ricardo spoke from the heart as he talked about the reasons why he was so inspired to start his own business and help others. Ricardo's brands aren't just very clever names. There is a purpose behind each one of the brands he represents. Helping others with their mental health is at the core of his brands. Ricardo's own life experiences are what drives him every single day. In this episode, you will not only learn about about the realities of what it takes to not only start a business, but also be accountable for your own actions and the direction of your own life. You will walk away from this episode feeling energized, inspired, and motivated by Ricardo's stories and words. To learn more about Ricardo and his brands, please visit: https://startdayone.org https://fukitt.com https://paidexposure.com

Marc My Words--Shilpa Panchmatia Executive Business Coach at Shilpa P

Executive Business Coach Shilpa Panchmatia stops by Marc My Words to talk about her journey from the corporate world to running to her own coaching business. Although there were some ups and downs along the way, Shilpa remained determined to succeed as an entrepreneur. Shilpa shares her wisdom on marketing and all of the changes she's seen over the years. Shilpa also talks about how much the world and technology has changed since she started her journey as an entrepreneur. She also talks about what inspired her to become a Business Coach and what the difference is between her style and coaching and some of the others that are often heard about.

To learn more about Shilpa you can visit https://shilpa-p.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-p-business-coach-london/.

Marc My Words--Lila Smith Founder of Say Things Better

In this episode Marc sits down with Lila Smith, the passionate Founder and Creator of Say Things Better. Lila not only talks about her journey through all of the phases of her career, but how her journey impacted her skills and how it helped her to become who she is today. Lila started working as an actress in the theatre district of NYC and then transitioned into the world of E-Commerce several years later. Although Lila found stability within the corporate world, she eventually found that the skills she learned as an actress could be applied to helping people. Marc and Lila not only talk about these transitions and inspirations and the impact Linkedin has had on her transition to become a coach and mentor as the Founder and Creator of Say Things Better. One of the secrets to her success has been simply commenting on posts and connecting with people within the community. This was one of the biggest inspirations and launching pads for Lila to shift into the world of entrepreneurship. As a successful coach, speaker, teacher, etc, Lila has created a life she is passionate about through the things she is most passionate about. This and much more is discussed in this episode. Lila even surprises Marc with a challenge during the middle of this episode that makes a very enjoyable conversation even more fun to tune into.

 

To learn more about Lila and/or work with her, please visit the following sites: https://saythingsbetter.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilasmith/

Marc My Words--Kenneth Lang: Founder of KML Consultants

Kenneth Lang, Founder of KML Consultants stopped by Marc My Words to discuss the many positives people can get out of using the Linkedin platform. This goes beyond simply creating a profile and getting discovered by prospective employers. Virtual networking events and Linkedin Local events are just some of the ways you can use the platform to your advantage. We also talk about creating a network through these events despite being an introvert. Kenneth found his way into the world of entrepreneurship through the wisdom he gained from the many career transitions he's experienced. He has used this experience to help others find their way whether it is in their corporate career or finding their way in their own projects. Marc and Kenneth share several stories from their own experiences navigating Linkedin, creating content, finding themselves within their career endeavors and much more. To learn more about Kenneth and connect with him, you can go to the following links: