Successfully Ny | Interviewing New York's Influencers

Misha Hyman is a chef on a mission to heal communities with thoughtful and healthful foods. Through basic principals of nutrition and lifestyle, Misha's Health Warrior Project works to bring people and larger communities to optimal health. Misha ultimately aims to use the natural healing power of food to help people rediscover the important connection between body and mind. In today's episode, Misha discusses his background in health and wellness, and how his love for food transformed into a mission to help disadvantaged communities. Misha shares his own personal health journey and how that has informed his work and greater understanding of a range of social problems in America today. Tune in to hear Misha's thoughts on the growing urban farming market, how food can be leveraged for socio-economic change, and tips for healthier food shopping. "You can't really get healthy unless your community gets healthy in my opinion." - Misha Hyman Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/20

Amber Rae is an author, speaker, artist, and wild truth teller. Amber’s new book, Choose Wonder Over Worry, is an invitation to face your fears, wake up your truth, and get to the source of what’s holding you back. In today’s episode Amber tells us about her own journey of self-discovery and what led her to write Choose Wonder Over Worry. Tune in for practical tips on how to see yourself more clearly, feel emotions without getting lost in a dramatic story, and open yourself up to wonder, while still heeding the valuable advice of worry. “I’m committed to living a life that is true over one that is comfortable.” - Amber Rae Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/19

John Romaniello is the CEO of Roman Fitness Systems, an entrepreneur, an angel investor, and a writer in the fitness space. In the last few years, John has started to transition away from the fitness world in order to concentrate on advocating for mental health and depression awareness. In this episode, John discusses why he decided to start sharing about his battle with depression, how he considers life as a series of Hero’s Journeys, and his take on modern marriage and polyamory. “I didn’t know how to sit down and look somebody in the eye and talk to them about depression, so I did the only thing that I’ve ever really known how to do — which is write.” - John Romaniello Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/18

Dr. Lisa Lippman is known as NYC’s celebrity veterinarian. Lisa works with high profile clients — and some high profile patients — as a home service vet in New York City. Lisa will care for your pet in your apartment, your house, your jet, your yacht — there’s no place she won’t go. Listen in as we discuss why Lisa wanted to be a vet, the pros of a home visit for your pet, tips for adopting a pet, and Lisa’s take on pet cloning. “I love people who love their pets. ” - Lisa Lippman Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/17

Louisa Nicola is the founder of Neuro Athletics, an agency that works with athletes to enhance their performance through mental training. Louisa believes that performance is 90% psychological and 10% physiological. In today’s episode, we discuss the science behind Louisa’s training program, how you can train your brain to be in flow more often, and Louisa’s go-to lifestyle changes to immediately improve your mental performance. “Your brain is limitless.” - Louisa Nicola Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/16

Today I sit down with my dear friend Lewis Howes to discuss his just released book, The Mask of Masculinity. Lewis is the host of The School of Greatness podcast, one of the top 50 podcasts in the world, and the NYT bestselling author of The School of Greatness. Lewis is a master of making people think introspectively and go beyond their masks to find what really drives them. In today’s episode, we discuss how being truly vulnerable changed Lewis’s life, what it means to be a man in a world of toxic masculinity, and how you can learn to take off your masks to find inner peace and follow your authentic vision. “Masks get us big results, but at what price?” - Lewis Howes Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/15

Since leaving the NFL after a stunning 10 year career, Super Bowl Champion Steve Weatherford hasn’t stopped hustling. Today, Steve lives out his passion for helping people to achieve optimal fitness and develop their best bodies. Tune in to learn how fitness, family, faith, and philanthropy guide Steve's path to success.  “I want to be so impactful in people’s lives that they forget I ever played in the NFL.” - Steve Weatherford Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/14

What does it mean to be truly authentic? In today's episode, TV personality Quddus talks about authenticity, his most inauthentic TV moment, and how his new company, Camera Ready, supports people to be their best selves. “I understand best self as that which is authentic.” - Quddus Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/13

How do you build a unique clothing brand when nothing is really new anymore? What can you get away with if you’re well dressed? Which fashion rules are made to be broken? Tune in to today’s show to learn these secrets and more from Fred Castleberry, menswear designer, photographer, writer, and taste-maker in men’s fashion. “Minimalism is overrated. I’m more of a maximalist.” - Fred Castleberry Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/12

Ben Sturner is the founder of Leverage Agency, a full-service sports, entertainment, and media marketing agency. In today’s show we chat about how Ben stared Leverage Agency out of his apartment, some of Ben’s tried and true sales strategies, and how to build a motivated and effective team. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to take their business strategy to the next level! “No is just the first two letters of not yet.” - Ben Sturner Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/11

Dr. Michael DiMarco is a chiropractor, the owner of Health Fusion Wellness, and the host of SoulAbility Podcast. Michael is all about finding your passion and gaining knowledge to be a better version of yourself. Tune in to learn how Michael became interested in alternative therapies, what Health Fusion Wellness is all about, and how Michael works continually towards his personal definition of success. “Success is when your mind, body, soul, and business are all in line with who you are.” - Dr. Michael DiMarco Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/10

J. Alexander Martin is the co-founder and vice president of FUBU and the founder and president of FUBU Television Network. In today’s episode we chat about J’s new book, Money Makes Me Crazy, co-authored with Ted McLyman. We discuss J’s successful fashion career as an entrepreneur with FUBU, why J decided to write a book about the mistakes he made along the way, and how you can take control over your life and make money like crazy, without letting it make you crazy. “In my book I tell you everything that I did wrong.” - J. Alexander Martin   Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/09

Jennifer Rhodes is a psychologist and the founder of Rapport Relationships, a boutique relationship agency that provides dating coaching, consultation, and matchmaking services. Jennifer is all about creating meaningful relationships and bringing her clients the confidence to lead in their lives and in their relationships. Join us for a conversation about seduction, how emotional intelligence can be learned, and why it’s important to step outside of your comfort zone. “Seduction has been misused and misunderstood in modern times.” - Jennifer Rhodes Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/08

Adam Braun is a New York Times bestselling author, an entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of MissionU. At only 25, Adam founded Pencils of Promise and worked to bring access to education to children all around the globe. Adam’s new mission is fixing the broken higher education system in the US with his new project, MissionU. “When you are accepted to MissionU, we invest in you.” - Adam Braun Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/07

Natalie Elisha’s newly published The Millennial’s Guide to the Universe: How to Live the New International Dream is any millennial’s must-have guide to success. Join us for today’s episode as Natalie takes us on the journey of how she became a successful young lawyer and built her own 7-figure law practice. We also drill into what we can look forward to in Natalie's new book, including what society is lying to you about, why paying your dues is BS, and what has replaced the dead American dream. “If everyone is doing something, run the other way.” - Natalie Elisha Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/06

Andy Ellwood is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, consultant, Forbes contributor, and superstar salesman in NYC’s tech and startup community. He has sold everything from private jets to apps, and believes that in some aspect of their life or career everyone is in sales. Tune in to hear Andy’s startup success stories, where he thinks the future of work is headed, and sales tips from the best of the best. “There are only two types of people in the world: people that are in sales and people that are in denial.” - Andy Ellwood Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/05

21-year-old Jared Kleinert is a TED speaker, a marketing consultant for billion-dollar brands, and the award-winning author of 2 Billion Under 20 and 3 Billion Under 30. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how Jared became so successful so quickly, his strategies for seeking out professional opportunities and mentors, and the importance of bringing value to every interaction.  “Surround yourself with amazing people.” - Jared Kleinert Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/04  

Rob Gregg is the founder and CEO of luxury performance shoe line Rob McAllan, a GQ Insider, and the Head of Business Development for #1 marketing tech platform GeistM. With over ten years of experience in brand strategy and business development, Rob offers invaluable tips about how to make your brand stand above the rest. “It’s not about walking in my shoes, it’s about walking in your own and having courage when you do it.” - Rob Gregg. Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/03

This week’s guest is Nick Onken, a celebrity photographer, artist, and the host of Nion Radio. Nick creates art that inspires people to create their moments and life that they want. “Be the director of your life and what you want.” - Nick Onken Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/02

Welcome to Successfully New York, a podcast that introduces you to the influencers, supercreatives, and just all around awesome people of New York. My first guest is Thomas Edwards, a professional wingman and the founder of The Professional Wingman. “I have the best job in the world, and I don’t even see it as a job, I see it as something that I get to give to so many people.” - Thomas Edwards Learn more about this episode of Successfully NY at www.alexshalman.com/01