As Told By Nomads

Today's interview is with Laurel is a digital nomad and executive coach, as well as founder of Six Atlas. Together with her global agile team, Laurel works with impact-driven organizations and purpose-driven executives to assess their innovation capabilities and adjust to take advantage of innovation in today’s ever-changing global marketplace. Born in Hong Kong but educated in the United States, Laurel has spent her life navigating changing environments and cultural expectations, and she taps into the lessons she’s learned as she works to empower conscious leadership in her clients to best serve their organizations in a world of innovation.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeLaurel's book: https://www.amazon.com/Interplay-Innovator-Cultivating-Collaboration-Transforming-ebook/dp/B082BJ8V4P/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurellau/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurellau/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.podia.com/uydcollective  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati

Today's episode is with Krister Ungerböck. Krister is a leadership communication expert, keynote speaker, and  former CEO of a global tech company. His work has appeared in NPR, Forbes, Inc., HR.com, Chief Executive, Recruiter.com and Entrepreneur. Prior to exiting corporate life at age 42, Krister was CEO of one of the largest family-owned software companies in the world. While leading the company to over 3,000% growth, his team won five consecutive Top Workplace Awards, achieved remarkable employee engagement levels of 99.3%, and became a dominant player in its market niche — event management software. Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: https://www.krister.com/Book: https://www.krister.com/startUYD Collective: https://tayorockson.podia.com/uydcollective  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Leo Chan, the founder & creative director of Levitate Style. Leo defines Levitate Style as "rise above in effortless style". He was born in Hong Kong and moved to New York City when he was 10. Levitate Style was started in 2014 to showcase his passion of photography, modeling, style, and traveling around the world all in one. He started with photography as a hobby back in high school and then did some modeling part-time for two years. He worked in corporate banking for 4 years before starting Levitate Style with his lady Alicia Mara. They both quit their full-time jobs when they got a sponsorship project to travel the world for 5 months on a world cruise. Since then, they have been working full-time on Levitate Style. We dive into his immigrant story and how he unapologetically lives his dreams today.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeLeo Chan's Website: http://www.levitatestyle.com/Leo Chan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levitatestyle

Today's episode is with Charlene Wheeless. Charlene started her career in Corporate Communications straight out of college and never looked back. Working in a variety of industries, from associations, to information technology, to oil and gas, She honed her skills in every aspect of corporate and marketing communications and public affairs. She is a self-acknowledged nerd when it comes to technology and obsessed when it comes to integrating technology, communications and creativity to develop outcomes that have yet to be discovered. She thrives in fast paced environments that are uncomfortable with the status quo. Issues management, crisis communications, diversity counsel, data and digital analytics, and problem solving are what gets her out of bed every day -- that and her two dogs. Grace under pressure, She has never met a crisis she didn't want to jump into or a stray dog she didn't want to save.Professionally speaking, she is a trusted advisor to the C-suite, and a proven executive with demonstrated resu

I am sure by now the horrors of the deeply rooted racism that has permeated our world has been on display for everyone and frankly it has been emotionally and physically draining but now is not the time to give up. As frustrating as it has been to constantly get messages from non-black folks about what to do, I don't want any room for excuses.So for the month of June, we will get real, raw, honest and uncomfortable about our biases. Nothing is off limits. In order to rid the world of the ugliness of racism, many people need to come to terms with their complicity in white supremacy and oppression.I will hand out daily assignments and do weekly lives. I ask that you TALK. When I say TALK, I mean:Tell Yourself The Truth Acquire New StoriesLearn How To Be Accountable Keep Pushing Through And ActWe will be using the hashtag #letstalkbias. I will be sharing the assignments on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn andmy website. I ask that you share with all your non-black and white friends. See you o

Today's episode is with Julie Kratz. Julie is a highly-acclaimed leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America for nearly two decades. After experiencing her own career “pivot point,” Julie developed a process to help women leaders create their winning career game plan. Focused on promoting gender equality in the workplace and encouraging women with their “what’s next” moments, Julie is a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and holds a certification in unconscious bias. Julie is the author of Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan and ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: https://nextpivotpoint.com/Books: https://nextpivotpoint.com/books/Lead Like an Ally: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Like-Ally-Strategies-Facilitate/dp/1642797170  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information

Today's episode is with Sam Kern. After graduating college in 2018, he set out on a journey to uncover alternative perspectives, lifestyles, and career paths of young and driven people around the world. His goal is to provide a real, unfiltered look into the minds and lives of driven and passionate young people at different stages along their path. That means talking about not just the wins and outward success, but also the struggles, self-doubt, and questioning that all young people - no matter how “successful” - go through. What ties the guests and topics together? People with insightful and useful ideas, and an irresistible energy for life.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeSam's podcast: https://www.radicallydifferentpodcast.com/Sam's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9c4zvxIJjIThe Path to the Greater You Program: https://globalwellnessforall.com/path-to-the-greater-you/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Laleh Hancock. Laleh is an inspirational speaker, writer, leadership and entrepreneurial coach, professional services consultant, personal wellness mentor, and founder and CEO of global professional services company, Belapemo. and the Wellness Organization, Global Wellness For All.  Laleh boasts 30 years’ experience in operational excellence, change management and business consulting, and has inspired and empowered thousands of individuals including Fortune 500 executives, government agencies, non-profit organizations, athletes and veterans. A highly respected executive and leadership coach and consultant, Laleh has a particular interest in supporting and encouraging the leadership capabilities of women – in business, in the workplace, at home and in the wider community. She is featured alongside luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Ginni Rometty in the 2019 publication, America’s Leading Ladies: Stories of courage, challenge and triumph.Resourc

Today's episode is with Barbara Furlow-Smiles. Barbara is the Global Engagement/Internal Resource Group Program Manager a. Facebook. She has an extensive and strategic background in Diversity and Employee Resource Group management with over 10+ years of experience.In her previous role as Manager for Diversity and Inclusion at MTV Networks in New York, she led the diversity strategy for internal Engagement and Employee Affinity Groups domestically and globally including offices in: London, Miami, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and Washington D.C. She was named Employee of the Month (out of 15,000 + employees) in 2013 for being the Most Inclusive employee. In her past role as Program Manager for University Relations/Diversity at Cox Communications in Atlanta, she managed full life-cycle recruitment for two programs: Summer Interns and Technology Co-ops year- round impacting over 200+ students annually. She was instrumental in establishing diversity partnerships to increase diversity recruiting efforts with to

Today's episode is with Nives Gadoni. Nives, of Eastern Switzerland was exiled from the United States and Canada after serving 4 years in a New York State Prison back in 2012. She had been set up in a sting by an affiliate of a major hip hop record label who cooperated with Federal Agents in the take down of her underground sex empire. She shares the gritty details in the upcoming release of her tell all book.Born to an Italian father and Swiss mother, Nives grew up in East Switzerland with her family. She always had a taste for the luxurious life. Moving to New York City in the wake of the new millennium, she made her way into the lives and bank accounts of the famous, wealthy and powerful. Nives credits her rise to the top to the worlds oldest profession. She gained the luxurious life she had always pictured by having over 50 of the worlds most beautiful women spread over four continents. But it came with a price. Prison, heartbreak and betrayal.Nives is now residing in Europe and operating numerous legal b

Today's episode is with multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer T.L. Mazumdar aka EveryNowHere. He grew up in India, UK, Germany and North Africa. Over the years, he has pursued his musical ambitions across continents and nations, channeling his nomadic travels into collaborations and sonic visions. There are several places around the world that have found their way into Mazumdar’s musical outings, but one had been left out until now – and that place is the dark corners of his own mind.In our episode, we dive into his struggles and triumphs with mental health as well as what he has been up to since his last visit to As Told By Nomads.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: https://findtl.com/connectLink to the music video of his new single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxp5XwxZ0FwBetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/0f3f2dcf0fa8670d01Bloom: https://go.onelink.me/app/tayorockson  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with Janel Dyan. Janel is an executive brand strategist and founder of Janel Dyan, Inc. With her proven JD Methodology and three step process, Dyan has found that a female executive’s personal brand is the missing link between female driven consumer economy, and the rise of women in leadership by asking not “What do I wear” but rather “What story do you want to tell?”We talk about:Understanding the JD Methodology TM and the three steps to establish truth, trust, and loyalty in the era of storytelling.How this proven methodology can inspire others to create a waterfall of female empowerment through their personal brand story.The impact our first impressions make in our careers and lives.How investing in your women leadership will not only drive ROI but establish a dominant presence in your industry. Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeBook: Story. Style Brand.: Why Corporate Results Are a Matter of Personal StyleWebsite: https://www.janeldyan.com/Download B

Today's episode is with Layla Saad. Layla is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change.As an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was born and grew up in the West, and lives in Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities from which she is able to draw rich and intriguing perspectives. Layla's work is driven by her powerful desire to become a good ancestor; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation for those who will come after she is gone.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeBook: https://www.amazon.com/Me-White-Supremacy-Combat-Ancestor/dp/1728209803Website: http://laylafsaad.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laylafsaad  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WOW! Episode FREAKING 500!!! I am so grateful and honored to be here. In this episode, I share what the journey has been so far me and the lessons I have learned. And then I share some more upcoming projects, announcements, and resources. Please see below to make sure you don't miss them.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeRegister for the Personal Branding webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A7fSypp5R-Sx7db_v8mn8wRegister for the Storytelling webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C0BbIkKiTxaFozUE4hZ3IwRegister for the Public Speaking webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FATjE95hSN-ETnv3mxwXrgFree week of therapy with BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/0f3f2dcf0fa8670d01Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/uydThank you so much for all your support!!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Chris Kukk. Dr. Kukk is the HarperCollins author of The Compassionate Achiever, co-host of The Compassionate Achiever Podcast, founding Director of the Center for Compassion, Creativity and Innovation, Professor of Political Science/Social Science at Western Connecticut State University, a Fulbright Scholar, Director of the Kathwari Honors Program, and member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Boston College and his B.A. from Boston University. He was also an international security fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. His research and publications combine neuroscience with the social sciences and focus on understanding how weaving values such as compassion into our learning, civic, and business communities affect levels of financial, intellectual, and social capital. Dr. Kukk was also a counter-intelligence agent for the United States Army, a research associate for Cambridge Energy Research Associates,

Tamara Burkett is a #1 Bestselling Business Author who fully believes in the power of story to motivate, inspire and educate. By combining her own personal first-hand experience, with her business expertise, she delivers compelling yet relatable interviews, on-line events, panels, meetings that have been met with rave reviews, and can be adapted to suit your audience. Consultant, Brilliant Practicing ExpertTM, and advisor, Tamara is an experienced businesswoman. She has helped entrepreneurs and small businesses find the right technology to cultivate personal connections in a humane way.Resources Mentioned In The Episode:Website: https://www.tamaraburkett.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Ayomide (Mimi) Aborowa. Mimi is the Founder and Creative Director of ìrìn journal, an annual print magazine that explores African culture through travel, people and community. Her goal with ìrìn journal is to shine a different kind of light on African cities. She aims to capture the heart and beauty in different cultures and communities around the continent and to inspire her readers.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: https://www.irinjournal.com/Contact: mimi@irinjournal.com Promo code for Visme (http://visme.co/) Business Plan: NOMADS20  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Dr. Ethan Becker. Ethan discovered, from a very early age, that if you knew how to harness the power of speech you would be the most powerful person in any room. He went on to becoming the youngest highest paid marketing exec at a very large corporate company and then decided to go off on his own. Today celebrity icons and major business leaders hire Ethan to control their fear of speaking, command greater attention and close larger deals. The white house even refers people to him to improve their political speech campaigns!His book ‘Mastering Communication at work’ is an international bestseller (top 50 business books in Asia) and has been used at Harvard, Johns Hopkins University, University of Texas, and many other schools. Ethan has even bigger plans for the future as he believes that everything comes down to the way we communicate. He’s on a mission to heal the world through the psychology of communication.We discuss the following:The 3 stages to transforming beliefs and rapidly i

Today's episode is with Johannes Voelkner. Johannes Voelkner is the founder of Nomad Cruise - one of the largest digital nomad experiences in the world. Originally from Germany, he moved to South Africa in where he built his first location independent business. In 2010, he became a digital nomad. While he loved the lifestyle, he was missing the connections to other remote workers and craved community. He wrote the first travel guide for people who work online to inspire more people to live their dream and work while traveling the world. Eventually, the guide led to the creation of Nomad Cruise where he has helped thousands of digital nomads find community.Johannes and I discussed the following:How to successfully run a remote company with your team all over the worldHow to see if the digital nomad life is right for youHow to build communities that bring life to a digital worldTraveling, living and working around the worldResources Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite: https://www.nomadcruise.com/Affiliate code for

Today's episode is with Jordan Gross. Jordan is an entrepreneur and writer. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Economics in 2016, and then received a Masters in Management from the Kellogg School of Management in 2017, and went directly into a management position with Hillstone Restaurant Group. He recently left that role to pursue what truly lights him up every day, adding value to others without expecting anything in return.He has founded and worked with multiple startups in the food space, he created an Alzheimer's Awareness mission, he is a personal trainer, and last but certainly not least, Jordan is the author of "Getting Comfy: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness" and "The Journey to Cloud Nine."Resource Mentioned In The EpisodeThe Journey to Cloud Nine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945252731/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Jordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-gross-8271905b/Website: https://www.journeytocloudnine.com/  See acast.com/privacy for