You University | The Personal Branding Podcast

In this episode of You University, I interview Don Yaeger. Don is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated and author of 24 books, eight of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. As an author, Don has written books with, among others, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, UCLA basketball Coach John Wooden, baseball legends John Smoltz and Tug McGraw and football star Warrick Dunn. He teamed with Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade to pen the 2013 best-seller “George Washington’s Secret Six,” a look at the citizen spy ring that helped win the Revolutionary War.  Don left Sports Illustrated in 2008 to pursue a public speaking career that has allowed him to share stories learned from the greatest winners of our generation with audiences as diverse as Fortune 10 companies to cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story. More than a quarter-million people have heard his discussions on “What Makes The Great Ones Great” and he’ll be sharing a f

In this episode of You University, I interview Paul Angone. Paul Angone is a sought-after national speaker and one of the leading experts in the nation on the challenges facing the Millennial generation and how they overcome. He's written two books on this subject,  All Groan Up: Searching For Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job! (Harper Collins Imprint) and 101 Secrets For Your Twenties (Moody). He is also the creator of AllGroanUp.com, which has received millions of views from 190 countries, and he obtained his master's degree in Organizational Leadership. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Laura Coe. Laura Coe is an entrepreneur, author, and certified coach working to help you find fulfillment one day at a time through daily emotional workout routines, nutritional thoughts and other tools. Laura co-founded Litholink Corporation, a healthcare company serving over 350,000 patients per month nationally. When Litholink sold to a Fortune 500 company, she left corporate America to pursue her lifelong passions. Now she devotes her energy toward writing and coaching, helping others implement spiritual teachings in their everyday lives. Her first book, Emotional Obesity, is available for purchase. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Pete Smith. Pete Smith is known as one of the most sought after speakers and executive coaches in the personal and professional development communities.  Since surviving a stroke at the young age of 35, Pete has engaged in a relentless pursuit of helping people change the way they think, the way they act, and the results they generate in their lives.  From teaching professionals how to develop into extraordinary leaders, to teaching entrepreneurs how to build a business they love, Pete’s “refreshingly candid” approach has helped thousands of people gain the clarity, confidence and competence necessary to achieve their most desired goals. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Matthew Pollard. Matthew Pollard is the Rapid Growth Guy! As a serial entrepreneur, published author, international speaker, coach and consultant, Matthew Pollard is revolutionizing the world of business. Matthew has been characterized as a true differentiation, niche marketing, and sales systemization powerhouse. He now offers online sales, niche marketing and business seminars through MatthewPollard.guru. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Lisa Mueller. Lisa Mueller is a professional photographer and creative entrepreneur. She is also the founder of Pink Spark Creative, which provides mentoring and consultation services as well as educational resources for creative business owners. If you’re an artist, photographer, designer or other creative and have been dreaming of starting your own business or looking to grow the one you have, Lisa can help spark your growth and guide you to success. Creative entrepreneurs, listen up!  Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Jacques Bastien. Jacques Bastien is a 25-year-old entrepreneur, designer, writer and college professor. He’s the CEO of boogie, a millennial-run social media agency that he founded in his college dorm room and the co-founder of many other startups including: Authenpic, breadcrumbs, and WhatTheFee. In his spare time, he writes at Hustlepreneur.co (JacquesBastien.com), his personal blog dedicated to helping fellow entrepreneurs through his own experiences.  Jacques has a passion for startups, entrepreneurship, and social media. Many online publications have featured Jacques for his experience with business, human resources, social media, and marketing. Some of these publications include, but are not limited to: Forbes, Inc Magazine, Huffington Post, Social Media Today. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Kim Ades. Kim Ades is president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngineTM Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mother of 5, Kim is one of North America's foremost experts on performance through thought mastery and mental focus. By using her unique process of integrating online journaling in her coaching, she works with clients who are intelligent, driven, and ambitious and helps them examine and shift their thinking in order to yield extraordinary results.  Kim also trains hundreds of coaches and leaders annually in the art of incorporating journals into their coaching process with a focus on mindset and mental toughness. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Ted Gonder. Ted Gonder is a member of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans and the co-founding CEO of Moneythink, the only movement of young people restoring the economic health of the United States through preventative, transformative, and evidence-driven youth financial education. Since 2009, Moneythink has trained over 1000 college leaders to serve as financial mentors and college role models to over 10,000 teenagers across 10 states. In 2015, Ted was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list as the youngest in Finance. His work has been featured in MTV, WSJ, and Crain’s; he has spoken at the White House, U.S. Senate, NYSE, TEDx, and at top companies such as PwC, IDEO, Dell, and Allstate. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Gabrielle Jackson. Gabrielle Jackson is a Millennial strategist who writes and speaks on engaging today’s twenty-somethings. At 25 she started her first company, the Millennial Solution empowering leaders to optimize their Millennial talent and equipping Millennials to excel in their personal and professional lives. She is also the Founder of The ME Summit, a citywide event for Millennial entrepreneurs to learn the skills they need to launch their own companies.  Her recent book, 5 Millennial Myths: The Handbook For Managing and Motivating Millennials is used in corporate training and business schools. Gabrielle is a recognized keynote speaker, corporate trainer and consultant focused on bridging the understanding gap and helping generations work better together. Gabrielle has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg Radio and Business Insider for her work in the Millennial space. Gabrielle was crowned Miss Sacramento USA 2010 and was Miss Christian United States

In this episode of You University, I interview Matthew Goldenberg. Matt Goldenberg is a self-made renegade. He specializes in helping liberal arts grads and career changers get new skills, market themselves, and find their dream job. Most recently, Matt launched the New Grad Blueprint, A FREE 8-week course for new grads to LAND YOUR DREAM Job. If you’re interested in living a life you love and landing your dream job then listen up!  Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Neffy Anderson. Nefertiti “Neffy” Anderson is a New York City-based Correspondent and Brand Strategist who specializes in getting individuals and companies UNSTUCK, so they can achieve their ambitions. She is most known for using her talents in service to Black Entertainment Television in her dual role as Correspondent and Social Media Coordinator for their brand accounts, tier one shows, and specials.  Neffy’s career both in front and behind the camera has honed her ability to: listen to an audience, create robust content, and deliver it in a compelling way. So much so that she created, produces, and hosts The Path Less Traveled Series, a web show spotlighting successful millennials with unconventional careers. With experience in television, digital, print, and radio Neffy's working towards growing as a broadcast journalist in addition to developing her entrepreneurial endeavors. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Kristin Kaufman. Kristin Kaufman is founder of Alignment, Inc.™, formed in 2007 to help individuals, corporations, boards of directors and non-profits find alignment within themselves and their organizations. Alignment, Inc. is a unique services organization that works with companies and individuals to create sustainable success individually and collectively. She’s brought this expertise to hundreds of people since establishing Alignment. Her past and current clients include Accenture, Hewlett-Packard, HMS, Frito-Lay, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Uplift Education, NYC Leadership Academy, Logicalis, and many others. Kaufman is a prolific writer. Her first book in the Is This Seat Taken? series centered on her global experiences seeding her own journey to alignment. Today we’ll be discussing her new book, “Is This Seat Taken: It's Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat” the second in her Is This Seat Taken? series. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Vid

In this episode of You University, I interview Josh Schukman. Josh Schukman is the Chief Inspiration Officer at Social Change Nation. Why is he here? Josh is  here to help build a community – a NATION of sold out change agents who are shifting the course of this world through their businesses, their work, their for purpose organizations and any other networks that folks are using to change the world.  How does that happen? Josh creates podcast interviews with businesses that makes a dollar AND a difference. From those podcasts, he develops all kinds of resources (books, classes, webinars, anything this nation finds helpful) so that you can become an agent of change in the way that fits you. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Pauleanna Reid. Pauleanna Reid is a nationally published Journalist in Canada, Amazon Best-Selling Author of the fictional novel Everything I Couldn’t Tell My Mother, Motivational Speaker and CEO of New Girl On The Block Consulting Inc. Making a name for herself across the country, Pauleanna is crafting an empire teach women how to proceed without permission and keep their minds as sharp as the spike on their stiletto. Career highlights include appearing on MTV Canada, Global Televi- sion and gracing the pages of ESSENCE Magazine; educating audiences about generation issues and personal development techniques that will enrich their lives. Today, we have the honor of hosting Pauleanna here.  Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Scott Gombar. Scott Gombar is the owner of an Inbound Marketing Agency. As an expert in Social Media and SEO Scott found himself always helping business owners become more competitive on the internet. Scott uses the internet & social media to market businesses, entrepreneurs, authors, artists and anyone trying to grow their brand or bottom line. He uses a combination of Organic and Paid search, Social Media, Email and Local Search to deliver your message but also firmly believes in the face to face networking that helps build trust and loyalty. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Donny Gamble. Donny Gamble Jr. is a published author, entrepreneur, and investor. After growing up in an entrepreneurial household and watching his dad become a victim of the 2008 real estate crash (he had to foreclose on over 8 properties), he began researching and studying how the wealthy invested and built legacy trusts for their families. In 2013, he decided to start this website in an effort to bridge the information gap that existed between the middle class and the wealthy. Through his ideas and those of his highly selected team of contributors, you’ll have access to the strategies to build, grow, and protect your personal income.  Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Shivaun Sara Speicher. Sara O. Speicher is Founder and President of VBM Pro, Inc. – Virtual Business Management and Consulting business located in New York. A former NCAA Division 1 basketball player with international athletic, academic and working experience, and now a mother and wife, Sara combines her passions and vast expertise to help business owners and their teams accelerate their businesses and simplify their lives. Sara is creator of No BS Business Summit and has been featured on and contributed to The Authority Syndicate Show, iReport CNN, Inc.com, Forbes.com, Entrepreneur.com and others. Sara, an MBA graduate, and her team provide business consulting services to support coaches, consultants, authors, speakers, and service providers. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Andrew Tarvin. Andrew Tarvin is an international project manager turned humor engineer. Through his company, Humor That Works, Andrew teaches people how to be more productive, less stressed, and happier using humor.  He has worked with hundreds of organizations including Procter & Gamble, GE, and ESPN, is the best selling author of 501 Ways to Use Humor, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, TEDx, and FastCompany. Find out more at www.HumorThatWorks.com. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL

In this episode of You University, I interview Shivaun Palmer. Shivaun Palmer is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in marketing, public relations, video production, radio, digital media and large-scale trade show and special event production. She co-founded and serves as CEO of Plaid for Women, Inc., a digital media company with a blogging platform focused on women to help them achieve goals, get connected and be heard.  Plaid for Women assets include an online magazine - PlaidforWomen.com; Plaid for Women Radio; short form video and LIVE, monthly chapter meetings. Plaid launched their #nomeangirls campaign in 2015.  In 2007, Shivaun was honored as a “Great Woman of Texas—Woman of Influence” by the Fort Worth Business Press and nominated as a Woman to Watch by the Dallas Business Journal. She currently serves on the board of directors for Girls, Inc. of Tarrant County. Ready to build your brand? Get your 15 Free Videos RIGHT NOW http://goo.gl/oDCqdL