I am beyond excited to share the conversation I recently had with this week’s guest, none other than Mr. Houseplant! If you haven’t heard of him yet, you have GOT to check out his TikTok videos - he knows SO MUCH about plants and is very creative with them too. Listen as Mr. Houseplant reveals the question you need to ask when looking for your next plant, which types he recommends for beginners, what he LOVES about venus flytraps, which plants you may want to avoid, the one question he gets asked the most, and so much more! I was beyond impressed not only by his knowledge, but by his refreshing attitude toward plant care. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!
Want to connect with Mr. Houseplant so you can hear his latest advice for plant parents? Then be sure to follow him @mrhouseplant on TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook and @nikolicvladan on Instagram!
My guest this week, Dean Mendes, is the Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Metro Trains Australia and one of the creators of the internationally famous Dumb Ways To Die brand. Faced with too many young people taking unnecessary risks like trainsurfing, Dean, his team, and their partners came up with this viral safety video, which has now gotten more than 250 million YouTube views, was once the #2 song on iTunes, and inspired games with more than 250 million downloads and merchandise that’s shipped all over the world! Hear Dean tell the incredible back story of what’s now the most highly awarded ad campaign in history! Relying on research and setting out only to keep others safe, Dean and his team changed the world, and still use all of the proceeds from the Dumb Ways To Die brand to to educate the public on how to stay out of harm’s way!
To connect with the brand and see all their new content and merch as soon as it’s released, visit www.dumbwaystodie.com !
Aengus Boyle, my guest on this week’s episode, is a man of many talents. First, he works in digital marketing for VaynerMedia, one of GaryVee’s brands, and absolutely LOVES the culture there because he can always be his full self. Second, during the pandemic, inspiration struck, and Aengus created more than 100 abstract paintings, which he has now grown into a side hustle! Third, he is the host of the Creative Marketing Podcast, which features interviews with creatives like him who are trying to find the best ways to make a living from their art. Fourth, Aengus has become a graffiti artist, sharing the word “love” in his creations around London. Fifth, Aengus is an all-around amazing person, as you’ll soon hear in our conversation!
Ready to connect with Aengus after the podcast? You can find him on Instagram @aengusboyle, his website www.artbyaengus.com, or by searching for his Creative Marketing Podcast!
What does it mean to be successful? My guest this week, Adam Corcoran, had a lot to say about this, yet was so genuine during our 35-minute conversation that he rarely, if ever, even used the word “success”! As you’ll hear, Adam, now the Director of Business Development for Golden Care, a home care agency in Naples, FL, took a few twists and turns in his career before finding his professional happy place. Start with some self-reflection, mix in some work-life balance, add a growing family, sprinkle in a true desire to help others, and add a large helping of GaryVee, and you’ll understand how to use Adam’s recipe for success in your own life!
To connect with Adam and his amazing spirit after this episode, look for him on Instagram @theadamcorcoran and on Facebook @adamcorcoran!
What does it mean to be a good leader? Reshad Oberlander, an expert on leadership and my guest this week, had a lot to say about this, and some of it may surprise you. Isn’t being a leader all about having a fancy title, making a lot of money, and basking in the glory of the team’s achievements? Not a chance! According to Reshad, leadership is about service and putting others first, knowing that (to paraphrase famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar) the more people you help get what they want, the more you’ll get what you want. It’s also about building relationships with the people you lead, seeing them as individuals, and using that rapport as a foundation for achievement. Learn all about this and so much more from Reshad’s refreshing, practical perspective on this important topic.
Ready to connect with Reshad? Then check out his “Weekly Leadership Experience” podcast, visit his website www.reshadoberlander.com, and find him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @reoberlander !
Vaisakh Sabu, my guest this week, may just be the happiest in AdultFluent history! And why shouldn’t he be, after bouts of depression, taking medication, and suffering debilitating seizures led him to the peace and fulfillment he experienced after taking the Inner Engineering course in yoga. Now a yogi with an hours-long daily practice and a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Vaisakh has found true and lasting happiness by helping others through his YouTube channel. Following his recent appearance on Tea With GaryVee and enlightening his 36,000 subscribers with amazing content, Vaisakh’s future is truly unlimited.
Ready to connect with Vaisakh? You can find him on Youtube:@Vaisakhsabuinnerengineered, Instagram and LinkedIn @vaisu90, and on Twitter @vaisakhsabu90!
Ready for another AdultFluent first? Today’s guest, Tanner Simpson, is the first world champion ever to appear on the podcast! Tanner, a martial artist since the age of 4, combines the arts with gymnastics, break dancing, and capoeira to create routines that are simply amazing! Raised by parents who helped him find his passion and who never let him quit, Tanner won a world championship by the time he was only 16-years-old.
Now, after also having coached four world champions himself, he’s honed in on what he believes are the conditions that enable people to develop discipline and reach elite status, insights that he shared during our 20-minute conversation! One thing is clear: With his incredible discipline and desire to help others reach the highest levels of achievement, Tanner is well on his way to unlimited success!
If you’d like to connect with Tanner Simpson after this episode, you can find him on Instagram @athletementor and on Facebook by searching for “Elite Athlete Community”!
Did you know that perfume can brighten your mood? This week’s guest, Tamar Weinberg, the founder and owner of TAMAR branded scents, learned this first-hand. Since recovering from a debilitating depression that lasted several years, she has educated others on the value of using perfume to improve mental health. Get ready to be amazed by Tamar’s passion as she tells the inspiring story of how perfume helped her find her way back into mental health and gave her back the desire to live in the moment. Also a published author and former startup employee, Tamar is an entrepreneur with a mission and a future with unlimited possibilities!
Ready to connect with Tamar? Check her out on her website: www.tamar.com, on Facebook @tamarweinberg, on Instagram and Twitter @tamar and @tamaressences, and on LinkedIn @tamar!
My guest this week on the AdultFluent podcast, Nick Zatta, is one of the most well-rounded, multi-talented people I’ve ever met. Listen as he describes how he discovered his true passions and talents while changing his college major four times, only to work himself into a fifth field - digital marketing - in just two months! A huge fan of GaryVee, Nick believes that in 2021, it’s possible to learn just about anything online to get yourself to exactly where you want to be. You’ll love his life-tested advice and fresh perspective that just may help you find your own way too.
If you’d like to connect with Nick after this episode, you can find him on Instagram @nickzatta or with a search for “Nicholas Zatta” on LinkedIn!
Are you ready for a pick-me-up? Then look no further, because this week’s guest, Andrea Adames, radiates positivity and perseverance like a beam of light! An event production professional, dancer, and new mother, Andrea gives a behind-the-scenes look at the process of putting together concerts and other live events like the one she worked on for famous Latin artist Marc Anthony. She also describes the fear, wonder, and amazing aftermath of her recent appearance on Tea With GaryVee! You’ll love Andrea’s incredible advice for sticking with anything - even during the tough times - and leave feeling refreshed and inspired.
Want to connect with Andrea? You can find her on Instagram @adamesandrea, Facebook @andrea.adamesyarza, and LinkedIn @andrea-adames-yarza!
I am honored to present one of the deepest conversations that I have ever had - on AdultFluent or anywhere else - with this week’s guest, Felipe Muñoz! Raised in Norway by his parents after they emigrated there from Chile, Felipe describes how he stays positive, gets real about his search for happiness, and shares his dreams of creating content for social media and community for his subscribers. Listen as Felipe and I open up to each other about where we came from and how we became who we are today. Generous and driven to make a difference in the world, Felipe is well on his way to seeing all of his dreams come true!
After you’ve finished, be sure to connect with Felipe on Instagram @felipefromnorth and on YouTube @felipemunoz1993 !
I am honored to share my conversation with this week’s incredibly inspiring guest: actor and TikTok content creator Emma Waters! After graduating with her math degree in 2018, Emma pivoted, trusted her intuition, and started pursuing her dream of a career in acting. Hear the story of her role in the soon-to-be-released independent feature film, Magnolia Flowers, as well as how she found the confidence in 2020 to create content in comedy (an area she had never even explored before!) and now has more than a half million followers on TikTok! Trust me - Emma’s success hasn’t come by accident. You’ll love hearing what she’s learned about breaking through, growing, and developing the confidence to achieve any dream!
After you’re finished, be sure to connect with Emma on Instagram @emmagracewaters, TikTok @sesameseedbagel, and on her website: www.emmagracewaters.com !
Would you like to find out what people in the social media marketing world might be missing? Then look no further, because this week’s AdultFluent guest, social media marketing guru and CEO of Let’s Go! Advertising, Emanuel Mara, is a true visionary, and he’s ready to share his unique vision and perspective with you! Emanuel, whose first sales job was helping his father at flea markets from the age of 7, began to sell print advertising by the time he was 19. There, he saw a golden opportunity in social media marketing, ran with it, and the rest is history! Listen as Emanuel, now a successful entrepreneur himself, discusses his favorite platforms and approaches as well as what he feels is the best way to spot trends and for your content to go viral He also offers tips for success in any business and reveals what the true goal of your social media marketing campaign should be.
Once you’ve absorbed all of Emanuel’s marketing know-how, be sure to connect with him on Facebook and Instagram @emanuelfmara and LinkedIn @emanuel-mara!
In this week’s AdultFluent episode, my guest, Chelsey Preston, talks openly and honestly about what she decided and then did that set her on a path to finding herself and discovering a level of happiness and contentment she never knew existed. When she was in her 20s, Chelsey, the youngest of five in her family and a proud Southerner from Biloxi, Mississippi, knew what she needed, trusted her gut, and made two huge moves despite what others around her were saying. Listen as she describes what led up to these pivotal moments in her life, the challenges she faced, and the unforgettable lessons she’s learned along the way. You don’t want to miss this one! Then, when you’re finished, be sure to connect with Chelsey on Instagram @chelseylashae !
My guest on this week’s episode of AdultFluent, Benner Call, not only has one of the coolest names I’ve ever heard, but he is also one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the privilege of interviewing! A US Army veteran, Benner has parachuted, flown, attended survival school, traveled the world, and appeared on Tea With Gary Vee. Listen as Benner describes the timeless lessons he learned in the Army and how he has applied them to his life. Now a full-time student and father, Benner uses the power of persistence to propel himself forward to the fantastic future awaiting him and his family . I know you’ll be as impressed by his drive and tenacity as I was!
Once you’re finished, be sure to connect with Benner on Facebook @benner.call, Instagram @bennercall76, TikTok @bennercall, LinkedIn @benner-call!
This week’s episode with Sarah Maddack was an epiphany - a shining, defining moment in the history of AdultFluent. That’s because Sarah, a rapper and content creator with over one million TikTok followers - is one of the most refreshing and happiest people I have ever met, and that energy came through loud and clear during our interview. Listen as Sarah describes what she learned from her family, a life-changing job she held for five summers, and her faith that led to the incredible success she’s had since the video for her song “Hey Slug” weht viral less than a year ago. Grateful, excited, posting daily, writing a book, and building a new business doing what she loves, Sarah is walking, rapping proof that #everythingispossible!
Once you’ve soaked in all of Sarah’s positivity and passion, you can connect with her on TikTok and Instagram @sarahmaddack. Also check out her songs on Spotify!
Have you ever wondered why some homes sell super fast? Then get ready to learn one reason why, because my guest on this week’s episode of AdultFluent, home stager Mollie Sheridan, takes us behind the scenes with an introduction to this vital, though sometimes misunderstood part of the process. To Mollie, home staging is an art, and her goal is to help buyers see a new space as just that - a home that they can truly see themselves living in. Whether using existing pieces or some from their own collections, home stagers declutter and freshen up a space to help sell a home faster and for a higher price. I know you’ll love hearing how Mollie found her way to this business, as well as the simple yet powerful lesson she learned about business and life from her recent talk with Gary Vee that she now wants to pass on to others!
Once you’ve finished the episode, feel free to connect with Mollie on Facebook @mollie.jane.330 and Instagram @mollie_sherid!
My guest this week on AdultFluent, Star Bobatoon, is just that - a star burning brightly with positivity and passion! In person as well as on social media, Star shines her brilliant light as an accomplished facilitator, presentation coach, communications trainer, attorney, and content creator. In this episode, she details how to improve communication by doing something that is known by some but practiced by far fewer - truly listening. Star, also a former stage and television actor, goes in-depth into the method as well as the mindset behind this crucial skill, which can make an especially huge difference in today’s world. You will be amazed by the tremendous value that listening has had in the stories she tells about her interactions with others, and you may just leave the conversation inspired to listen differently to people in your own life too!
If you would like to learn more about Star and all she offers, then be sure to connect with her on LinkedIn @starbobatoon, Facebook @star.bobatoon, YouTube @StarBobatoon, her website www.starbobatoon.com, or by email: star@starbobatoon.com.
May I tell you a secret? This week’s episode of AdultFluent made me FLIP OUT with excitement, and it’s all because of what my guest, Ty “Flip Man” Taylor, shared about real estate investing with little or no money down! Flip Man is a veteran investor and huge social media star with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers and almost 200,000 followers on TikTok. It’s no wonder, what with the hundreds of free instructional videos he has posted on YouTube alone since 2008! Listen as he describes how after failing at several businesses, he bought a course that taught him the low-risk, high-return art of wholesaling properties, along with several other money-making methods. But make no mistake: Flip Man is the real deal, so also gets real about these deals with what he believes is truly needed to make them happen. By the end of our conversation, I was just as impressed by his warmth, openness, and willingness to give back as I was by his knowledge, and I know you will be too!
Ready to connect with Flip Man after this episode? Then check him out on YouTube @teachmeflipping or search “Ask Flip Man”; on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @askflipman, Facebook:@flipman.net, or on his website: www.flipman.net .
I am so happy that you get to hear my conversation with this week’s guest, Shara Ruffin, because I can tell that she is about to BLOW UP!! Listen as Shara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LinkedIn creator with close to 40,000 followers, shares her amazing journey from an abusive childhood home through difficult adult relationships to the breakthroughs that taught her what it took to truly know herself. Lately, so many people on social media have also been seeing Shara for who she is: a clear, candid professional who genuinely cares about others. Now a mentor on Clubhouse to future social workers while raising a family and getting ready to open her own private practice, Shara is deeply committed to using all she’s learned to empower women especially to see themselves as more than caregivers and with the power to do anything!
Once you’ve soaked in all of Shara’s truth and wisdom, be sure to connect with her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Clubhouse @shararuffin, Instagram @shara_ruffin, and Facebook @journeytohealingandwellness!