Episodes

  • NORMAL SUCKS! Award-Winning Author and Advocate Jonathan Mooney on Turning Challenges to Advantages

    NORMAL SUCKS! Award-Winning Author and Advocate Jonathan Mooney on Turning Challenges to Advantages
    Jan 5 2021

    NORMAL SUCKS! Author and Advocate Jonathan Mooney on Turning Challenges to Advantages.

    Jonathan Mooney is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's won a multitude of awards, including The Harry S. Truman fellowship for public services, Finalist for a Roads Scholarship, LA Achievement award from The Lab school of Washington. He's been featured in/on HBO, NPR, The New York Times, NBC, Fast company, and more.  His books include Normal Sucks, Learning Outside the Lines, and The Short Bus, which can be purchased below:
    https://www.jonathanmooney.com/books

    Jonathan's Website: https://www.jonathanmooney.com
    Jonathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejonathanmooney/?hl=en
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    37 mins
  • Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Twenties with Paul Angone, Bestselling Author of 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties

    Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Twenties with Paul Angone, Bestselling Author of 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties
    Dec 15 2020

    Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Twenties with Paul Angone, Bestselling Author of 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties.

    In today's episode, Paul and I chat about finding your purpose,  the value of trial and error with your business, and the importance of creating content without fear of judgement.

    ABOUT Paul Angone:
    Paul is a national speaker, organizational consultant, the best-selling author of 101 Secrets For Your Twenties and many other titles designed to help 20-somethings succeed. Paul is also the creator of AllGroanUp.com, which has received millions of views from 190 countries.

    For more of Paul Angone:
    http://allgroanup.com
    Paul's Books: http://paulangone.com/the-books/
    (101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties, All Groan Up, 101 Secrets for Your Twenties)

    His new book comes out in March 2021, titled  25 Lies Twentysomethings Need to Stop Believing
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    44 mins
  • Lori Gottlieb (Author of MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE) on Handling Anxiety, Creating Positive Self-Talk, and Finding Support During COVID-19

    Lori Gottlieb (Author of MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE) on Handling Anxiety, Creating Positive Self-Talk, and Finding Support During COVID-19
    Oct 28 2020

    In today's episode of GIFTED, I interviewed psychotherapist and New York Times Bestselling author Lori Gottlieb. Her bestselling memoir/self-help book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is being developed and adapted for television by Eva Longoria for ABC. Lori is also a TED speaker, has a weekly column called Dear Therapist in The Atlantic, and recently launched her podcast called Dear Therapists.

    We discussed Lori's book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the importance of sharing your feelings, creating positive self-talk, and how to support your friends (and yourself!) in the age of COVID-19.

    MORE OF LORI GOTTLIEB:
    LORI'S WEBSITE: https://lorigottlieb.com
    MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE (Amazon)
    LORI'S Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/lori_gottlieb
    DEAR THERAPISTS PODCAST: https://lorigottlieb.com/podcast/
    READ DEAR THERAPIST IN The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/projects/dear-therapist/ 
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    21 mins
  • Guy Kawasaki on Marketing for the Social Media Generation

    Guy Kawasaki on Marketing for the Social Media Generation
    Sep 8 2020

    Today, I chatted with Guy Kawasaki about marketing in the social media age. Guy Kawasaki is a marketing expert who helped Steve Jobs market the first Mac in 1984, and now works as the Chief Evangelist at Canva. Guy is the author of popular books like "The Art of The Start," "The Art of Social Media," and "Wise Guy."

    Follow Guy: http://guykawasaki.com
    @guykawasaki
    Guy's Podcast, REMARKABLE PEOPLE: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/

    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to GIFTED PODCAST!
    @giftedpodcast
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    31 mins
  • Laura DiBenedetto (Author of The Six Habits) Discusses Starting Her First Company at 19 and Retiring at 34 with a 6 Figure Passive Income: How to Build Habits that Create Success AND Happiness

    Laura DiBenedetto (Author of The Six Habits) Discusses Starting Her First Company at 19 and Retiring at 34 with a 6 Figure Passive Income: How to Build Habits that Create Success AND Happiness
    Aug 12 2020

    Today, I chatted with Laura DiBenedetto (Author of The Six Habits) about starting her first company at 19 years old, retiring at 34, and all the struggles and experiences she had in between. We discuss learning to love yourself, the importance of self-care when it comes to building a business, and how to deal with discrimination and misogyny in the entrepreneurship world.

    About Laura DiBenedetto:
    TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. As Founder and CEO of Vision Advertising, a company that she built at age 19, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build and grow profitable enterprises entirely on their terms.

    Follow Laura:
    https://lauradibenedetto.com
    @lauradibenedetto

    The Six Habits:
    https://www.thesixhabits.com
    @thesixhabits
    Order the Book: https://www.thesixhabits.com/offers/Z34ZBxtd/checkout

    Laura's 90-Day Course:
    https://www.thesixhabits.com/90-day-habit-mastery

    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to GIFTED PODCAST:
    @giftedpodcast
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    54 mins
  • Calvin Hamilton Shares How He Became Gary Vee’s Social Media Manager at 18 Years Old & the CEO of His Own Company at 21

    Calvin Hamilton Shares How He Became Gary Vee’s Social Media Manager at 18 Years Old & the CEO of His Own Company at 21
    Aug 4 2020

    In today's episode, Calvin Hamilton (the CEO of notus) talks about his journey to working for Gary Vee at 18 years old and starting his own company at 21 years old. He has an unbelievable story and a ton of advice for anyone looking to start a business, optimize their life, and take advantage of opportunities.

    For more of Calvin Hamilton:
    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinhamilton
    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/calvinsmind/
    notus: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notusconsulting

    Follow Gifted Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/giftedpodcast/

    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoy today's episode!
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Amy Zhang’s Journey to Becoming a Published Author with a Book Deal at 16 Years Old

    Amy Zhang’s Journey to Becoming a Published Author with a Book Deal at 16 Years Old
    Jul 28 2020

    Today, I chatted with Amy Zhang, author of critically-acclaimed novels FALLING INTO PLACE, THIS IS WHERE THE WORLD ENDS, and THE CARTOGRAPHERS (to be released.) She has an incredible story, from writing her first published novel in 30 days, to managing being a full-time college student with a book deal. If you're interested in how to break through in any creative field, this is the episode for you.

    BUY AMY ZHANG'S BOOKS:
    FALLING INTO PLACE: Amazon | Bookshop
    THIS IS WHERE THE WORLD ENDS: Amazon | Bookshop

    FOLLOW AMY ZHANG:
    Website: https://www.amyzhangbooks.com
    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamyzhang?lang=en
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamyzhang/

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedpodcast/

    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed today's episode!
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • BEING FEARLESS: How Karen Mills Became an All-American Basketball Player at 5’2, Launched Her Career in Stand Up Comedy, and Survived Ovarian Cancer

    BEING FEARLESS: How Karen Mills Became an All-American Basketball Player at 5’2, Launched Her Career in Stand Up Comedy, and Survived Ovarian Cancer
    Jul 21 2020

    On today's episode of GIFTED, I chat with Karen Mills, who is an  All-American basketball player (and she's only 5'2!), stand up comedian, and ovarian cancer survivor. She talks about overcoming struggles, finding the levity in tragedy, and pursuing your passions fearlessly. Her gift of humor and positivity has allowed her to lead an incredible life and help thousands of people.

    Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe if you enjoyed today's episode!

    GIFTED Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedpodcast/

    More of Karen Mills:
    https://www.karenmills.com
    https://www.instagram.com/karenmillscomedy/
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    30 mins