Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Rachel Bruno, an advocate and author of Fractured Hope, as she shares her unimaginable journey through a legal nightmare that tore her family apart.
In this episode, Rachel had to speak some hard truths about herself and her children being treated inappropriately by Child Protective Services. She won over a million dollars in a settlement against CPS after she successfully proved her case in court. Incredibly, she has used those funds to advocate for legislation that would protect other parents against the nightmare she experienced. She has founded a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) called Giver of Light, which is dedicated to assisting families before, during, and after their dependency cases.
Through heartbreak, injustice, and months of separation, she found strength in resilience, faith, determination, and the support of those around her. With raw honesty, she reveals how she turned her suffering into advocacy, testifying before Congress and fighting for families caught in a broken system. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on justice, perseverance, faith, and the power of standing up for what’s right.
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Join us as we explore the principles of resilience, situational awareness, and adaptability with military veteran Ian Howard.
In this compelling conversation, Ian shares his journey from growing up in a challenging neighborhood to serving in the military and transitioning to civilian life. Through personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, Ian reflects on the balance between vigilance and paranoia, the challenges men face in navigating social norms, and the importance of standing up for others. He also delves into how speaking out against groupthink can inspire courage and change.
Tune in for an engaging discussion on bravery, personal responsibility, and embracing life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.
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Join us as we explore the courageous journey of fatherhood, advocacy, and standing up for truth with Harrison Tinsley, a father who fought a groundbreaking custody battle to protect his son from forced gender ideology.
In this powerful conversation, Harrison shares the emotional and legal struggles he faced in family court and sheds light on the challenges of being a father in today’s complex social climate. He reflects on the importance of preserving a child’s identity, the mental health impacts of gender ideology, and the crucial role of parental rights in raising children. With personal stories of resilience and hope, Harrison demonstrates how courage, love, and truth can shape a brighter future for the next generation.
Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on parental advocacy, children’s well-being, and the fight to safeguard innocence.
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Join us as we delve into the insightful world of self-discovery and productivity with serial entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and New York Times best-selling author, Dave Kerpen.
In this candid conversation, Dave opens up about his personal journey with imposter syndrome and introduces us to his latest gem, "Get Over Yourself," a book that shines a light on the power of delegation in both professional and personal realms. Through heartfelt anecdotes and profound wisdom, Dave reveals how delegation isn't just about lightening your workload – it's about reclaiming time for the things that truly matter.
Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical wisdom that promises to elevate your understanding of success and fulfillment.
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Welcome to the captivating world of personal growth and well-being! In this inspiring episode, we have the privilege of delving into the fascinating journey of Noah Robinson, the visionary behind Innerworld. He co-founded this virtual world with Jewel, a singer-songwriter who, throughout her career, has sold over 30 million albums worldwide! Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the transformative experiences, challenges, and unwavering motivation that led to the creation of this extraordinary platform.
Join us as we explore Noah's passion for mindfulness, self-discovery, and guiding others toward inner fulfillment. Get inspired, motivated, and ready to embark on a path of self-exploration. This episode is a celebration of vision, resilience, and the power of turning dreams into reality. Tune in now and let the journey begin!
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My guest for this episode is the author of Black Victim to Black Victor and the founder of "Wrong Speak Publishing", Adam Coleman. Their main goal is to provide a platform for "Free Speech with Intellectual Thought."
We talked about his life which inspired much of his writing. Learn more about him in this episode, so tune in and don't miss out!
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My guest for this episode of the High Functioning Hotspot is Olivia Caputo. You may know her through Instagram and other social media platforms. Beyond being a profitable content creator, she is also a professional model.
There are a lot of misconceptions about content creation and being a “beauty influencer,” which is not new to Olivia. So, I to invite you to join us in this episode as we discuss her professional journey and shed some light on the amount of work and effort it takes to look glamorous in pictures and videos while simultaneously building a successful and creative online business.
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Jennifer L. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of the Madame Chic series, get to know her in this episode of the High Functioning Hotspot!
This episode’s guest is Jennifer L. Scott, she is also known as the Daily Connoisseur on YouTube. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her most notable works are the Madame Chic series, the first of which she self-published. The success and recognition of her first book attracted multiple agents and the rest became history.
She shared what it was like for her growing up, and the challenges she encountered trying to publish her book. Get to know her more in this episode of the High Functioning Hotspot!
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Meredith Arthur works in Pinterest's in-house product incubator, but before that, she had a colorful career. She is also a wife and a mom. Learn more in this episode!
My next guest for the podcast is Meredith Arthur. We met while working for an emerging product launch for Pinterest live and I am very lucky to have had the opportunity of interviewing her and getting to know her better.
She shared her career journey including jumping from startup to startup and how she coped with it. Meredith has also written a book called “Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World” which we talked about as well. Beyond her career in tech and as an author, we also discuss a little bit of her home life as a mother with a full-time career and her Generalized Anxiety Disorder diagnosis.
Get to know Meredith Arthur, in this jam-packed episode of the High Functioning Hotspot!
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Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional photographer? Find out in this interview with New York City photographer, Sophie Sahara!
My guest for today is an incredible photographer based in New York City. You may have seen some of her work with me on my Instagram feed as I have been so lucky to have been photographed by her! So, I asked if I could interview her for my podcast!
Tune in to this episode to know more about Sophie Sahara! We talk about how she began growing her photography career, shooting for big brands and personalities. She also shares with us who her biggest influences were in terms of balancing the artistic and business sides of being a freelance photographer. Get to know her and more in this episode of the High Functioning Hotspot!
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Teacher, acrobatic dancer, and author. Walk through David Paris’ High Functioning journey with me on this episode!
I have a very inspiring guest for the latest episode of the High Functioning Hotspot. I have with me David Paris! He is a middle school teacher in New York but he is also an acrobatic dancer. In fact, he, along with his partner, was a finalist on America’s Got Talent!
He has also written a number of books, one of which documents his 100-day COVID confinement, 32 days of which was in a medical coma. Tune in to this episode to hear more about his stories!
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David started two companies, his first one, Trade Ideas, has a revenue of $11 million. Then in 2019, he started Avid Vine, how did he do it?
I connected with David Aferiat through the Entrepreneurs' Organization. He currently owns 2 companies, the first one Trade Ideas he and two partners (friends from college) started in 2003 and had a revenue of $11 million in 2020. His second company is called Avid Vines, which he started in 2019.
What prompted him to start not one but two companies? How did he cope managing them both? How did his new company cope with the pandemic so shortly after it just began? What is the secret of his success?
Tune in to learn more about David and his two companies, what they’re all about, and their beginnings!
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Starting a company is difficult on its own, so is having a young family. But starting a company with a young family, how did Galit Bar-Tal do it?
I connected with Galit through the Entrepreneur's Organization where every month, a couple of us would meet and talk about business and personal life challenges. One of the things brought up was about juggling motherhood and being a business owner.
Galit is the CEO and owner of the Sycamore Group, the company responsible for Big Wipes, a global industrial wipes brand. The company revenues are at an amazing $20 million! She also started her company around her 30s with a young child. While her company grew, her family did as well. If someone knows the secret to balancing life and work, it would definitely be Galit!
Join us for this episode of The High Functioning Hotspot as Galit shares with us the beginnings of her business and how she was able to juggle both aspects of her life like a true boss!
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Nichol Bradford's vision for technology's role in our lives is far more than making our lives easier, tune in to find out more!
This episode’s guest is Nichol Bradford, a Founder, CEO, and Transformative Technology Pioneer. She has an interest in the role of technology as a support to lives in order to reach peak human potential as opposed to human dependency towards technology.
Prior to her involvement with Transformative Technology, she was in the operations end of the tech industry, particularly in games. Tune in to this episode as she shares with us parts of her vision for tech’s role in our wellness as well as her experience in a retreat that lead to her “glimpse into something different".
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New York Times best-selling author and serial entrepreneur, Dave Kerpen, shares with us how he started writing his first book and more. Tune in!
The brain of four businesses and several books, Dave Kerpen sat down with me for a virtual interview in this episode of The High Functioning Hotspot! His first business, Likeable, being a big success eventually set the backdrop for his first book.
Listen to this episode for Dave’s writing process, including his thoughts on using ghost writers. We even get a glimpse of how he makes a business out of ideas! Don’t miss this episode.
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In this episode, we get to discuss Gregory Foreman’s unique perspective on current social issues, so tune in!
We have Gregory Foreman for this episode of the High Functioning Hotspot. You may know him from his YouTube channel the Black Conservative Perspective. We discussed how he came into his own beliefs from his earlier years with his family, young adulthood, and then today. He started a YouTube channel, now with 180,000 subscribers, where he shares his insights on current social and political issues.
He also shares with us the challenges he has faced being a Conservative with the current sociopolitical climate around race and culture in the United States. Despite that, he stands his ground with what he truly believes as part of the BIPOC community in today’s world.
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I had the opportunity to have a virtual sit-down with Robert Glazer and picked his brain on growing a business!
Robert Glazer is author of Friday Forward, an inspirational newsletter that reaches over 200,000 readers worldwide each week, and the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of several books, including Elevate, Friday Forward and How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace. He is also a global keynote speaker who has spoken on the TEDx Stage, and the host of the popular Elevate Podcast.
I connected with Robert through mutual connections within the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. For this episode, I had the opportunity to pick his brain as a young author. We get to listen to his insights on booking speaking engagements, starting online courses, hiring PR for book launches, and more, but especially in building a presence.
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Kenny Xu shares with us what his latest book is all about and the discrimination against Asian Americans in college admissions.
We have Kenny Xu today, the president of a nonprofit organization called “Color Us United” which advocates for an America that is not divided by race, gender, or religion. His book titled “An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy” discusses just that and we discuss this as well as his personal experience on the challenges of college and university admission that Asian Americans often face.
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Brian Carenard, aka “Saigon”, has released his autobiography and we discuss it in this episode of the High Functioning Hotspot!
I have known our guest for this episode during my short appearance in Love & Hip Hop New York a few years ago. Brian Carenard, also known as “Saigon”, has released an autobiography series entitled “Pain Peace & Prosperity” and I have asked him to be on the High Functioning Hotspot to talk all about it!
Listen to this episode for special insight from Brian on his upbringing, family life, and other contents of his book.
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