Marc My Words

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:

Marc My Words--Nhu Nguyen: Creative Director, Illustrator and Designer at Brand Nhu Creative

This episode of Marc My Words ranks as one of the most unique so far. His guest, Nhu Nguyen, is not only a successful entrepreneur at Brand Nhu Creative, she also shares a unique bond with Marc. In this episode, Nhu and Marc shared stories and experiences about their life with a cleft lip and cleft palate. They share many commonalities and values, but there is one very important quality that has helped both of them to be successful: they never gave up on trying to prove themselves. Stories about surgeries and growing up with a cleft as well as advice on how to maintain the right mindset are also shared. Resilience and and the desire to show the world who they are within are what have driven Nhu and Marc to be where they are today. You can learn more about Nhu by visiting http://www.brandnhu.com/about-nhu/. https://www.etsy.com/shop/brandnhucreative/

Marc My Words--Laura Gariepy: Content Writer and Freelance Coach at Every Day By The Lake LLC

Laura Gariepy of Every Day By The Lake stopped by Marc My Words to talk about the online freelance world and how she became a success as a writer. Not only does Laura write for her own blog, she also writes for many big name clients. She does all of this while living life on her own terms by choosing when she works and who she works for. Laura also shares some great insight on how to build a community around you within the freelance world, how this can increase your chances of finding work, and how it can help to improve your reputation in the online world. To learn more about Laura, her blog, and her business visit https://www.everydaybythelake.com.

Marc My Words--Lee Everette: Alignment and Affirmation Coach at Who's Behind the Mask?

Lee Everette is a man of many talents and and passions that inspire and always keep others thinking. In this episode of Marc My Words, Lee doesn't just drop by to talk about career transition, he talks about what does and doesn't fulfill him in his journey. Despite being an entrepreneur who owns a talent management and acquisition consultant service, Lee is motivated to achieve much more. He's an Alignment and Transformation Coach at Who's Behind the Mask, another company he founded. He's also a partner in a few other businesses as well. Overall, Lee's biggest passions are human consciousness, mental health, and take all of the things he's learned during his journey in this world and help others to make sense of their own.Through Lee's storytelling, not only will you learn what motivated him to transition out of Corporate America and into his own businesses, you'll also learn about an OCD diagnosis that was made very early in his life and how that helped to shape who he is today. You can learn more about Lee by visiting the following websites: https://www.elevateavalon.com Who's Behind the Mask? podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/whos-behind-the-mask-lee-everette-FtscCRnvuzX/

Marc My Words--Amy Beyer: Inventor of Salty Provisions by Wanderlust Sea Salt LLC

Amy Beyer of Salty Provisions by Wanderlust Sea Salt LLC stopped by Marc My Words to talk about the process of inventing and marketing her product. For Amy, salt wasn't always her passion. It was a path that chose her thanks to an experience she had on her honeymoon in Norway. The salt she tasted was unlike anything she had ever come across before. When she learned that it would be impossible to get once she came back to the states, Amy decided to take matters into her own hands. That is how her new passion was born. In addition to her product, Marc and Amy also talk about the many career transitions that not only lead her to where she is today, but have also helped her to create the skills she utilizes today. Also, as a person who has spent many years working from home (initially as a photographer) Amy has great insight on what it takes to work from home and stayed focused on your passion. To learn more about Amy and her product please visit https://wanderlustseasalt.com.

Marc My Words--Karen Markle: Certified Life Coach

Certified Life Coach Karen Markle stopped by Marc My Words to talk about her journey from Biology major at East Carolina University to Air Force veteran. Karen discusses how all of the life changes and career changes shaped her personality and how it ultimately lead her to become a Life Coach. In between of the changes, Karen learned a lot about herself and how her faith and life experiences shaped who she wanted to be. Karen's mission in her coaching consists of being a good listener, a motivator, encourager, teacher, and much more. Through all of the topics shared, Marc and Karen acknowledge that although they have lead different lives, they share a lot of simialirites in the way they view their lives, careers, and the way they affect other people's lives.