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IAM2220 - Certified Pharmacist and Creative Talent Passionate About Advocating for Healthy Lifestyle

Dr. Mona Vand is a certified pharmacist and health and wellness expert. She integrates beauty, health, fitness, and overall wellness with a modern twist on pharmaceutical science. 

 

Dr. Vand emphasizes the importance of providing evidence-based advice and maintaining a realistic approach to health.

 

She believes in leveraging her deep knowledge in these areas while allowing her brand to evolve naturally into other lifestyle domains.

 

Dr. Vand highlights calendaring and maintaining a routine as critical tools for efficiency.

 

In addition, Dr. Vand recommends focusing on the quality of work rather than rushing to produce new content or products. She emphasizes that genuine, high-quality work resonates more with audiences.

Website:  Mona Vand
LinkedIn: Mona Vand
Facebook: Dr. Mona Vand

 

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IAM2219 - Business Coach Helps Entrepreneurs Integrate Joy into Life and Business

Tasha Prados is the founder of Duraca Strategic and specializes in helping entrepreneurs with brand positioning, messaging, marketing, and sales strategies.

 

Tasha’s passion lies in helping small business owners, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to build sustainable and impactful businesses.

 

Over the past five years, she has grown her business significantly and now works with high-profile clients while focusing on small businesses.

 

Tasha emphasizes the importance of working with a few high-quality clients who respect your boundaries and appreciate your work.

 

Tasha shares her "happiness recipe," which involves identifying key factors contributing to personal happiness and integrating them into daily routines.

 

She discusses the importance of focusing on one's zone of genius and building systems and support to enhance business sustainability and client satisfaction.

Website: Duraca Strategic
LinkedIn: Tasha Prados
Instagram: @duraca.strategic

 

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IAM2218 - Founder and Author Shares Ideas on Strategies for Effective Book Launch PR and Media Training

In this episode, we have Ashley Bernardi, an award-winning podcaster and author, media relations expert and trainer, and the founder and CEO of Nardi Media Academy and Nardi Media LLC.

 

Ashley Bernardi explains Nardi Media’s mission to amplify voices that uplift the world. She describes her role as a connector and how the company focuses on enhancing clients' visibility through media.

 

Ashley identifies key elements of their success: their energy and passion, shared values, newsroom experience, resilience, and risk-taking.

 

She emphasizes the importance of understanding and aligning with client values and the experience of her team.

 

Furthermore, she highlights the importance of hiring experts, especially those with business backgrounds, to manage operations effectively and free up the CEO for visionary work.

Website: Nardi Media
Other site: Ashley Bernardi
LinkedIn: Ashley Bernardi

 

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IAM2217 - CEO Helps Students Connect their Talents to Careers for Academic Success

Edson Barton, the CEO of YouScience, a company dedicated to helping students and professionals discover their strengths and find career paths that align with their natural talents

 

Edson shares his journey from struggling student to education innovator, discussing how his personal experiences shaped his mission to improve career guidance and educational outcomes.

 

Edson explains how YouScience's platform, Brightpath, helps individuals from middle school through the workforce discover their aptitudes and align them with suitable educational and career paths.

 

Edson discusses how YouScience's holistic approach to career development—emphasizing happiness and fulfillment rather than just job placement—sets it apart from traditional career guidance methods.

 

He emphasizes the importance of learning from those who excel in areas where one might lack proficiency.

 

He highlights the value of continuous learning and finding practical ways to overcome personal challenges, such as using audiobooks to manage reading difficulties.

Website: YouScience
Linkedin: Edson Barton

 

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IAM2216 - Business Mentor Unveils the Power of Collaboration and Service in Networking

Steve Ramona is a super-connector known for his unique approach to networking through personalized introductions. His methods have led to $25 million in deals over eleven years.

 

He hosts the podcast "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" with a large and engaged audience.

 

Steve emphasizes the importance of bringing value to others through small gestures or major introductions. He believes that by adding value, you influence the universe positively.

 

Steve advises to get better by 1% each day, whether through reading, meeting new people, or other personal development activities.

 

Steve defines effective leadership as servant leadership, which involves mentoring and guiding team members while making tough decisions for the betterment of the organization.

 

He highlights the importance of kindness in leadership, suggesting that kindness should be a core value in interactions with all stakeholders.

LinkedIn: Steve Ramona
Digital Business Card: Inphone Business Toolpad
Podcast: Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart

 

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IAM2215 - PR Expert Helps Clients Generate Exposure for their Business

In this episode, we have Christina Daves, a publicity strategist who has helped clients achieve over 1 billion views and over $100 million in sales through free publicity.

 

Author of two best-selling books on PR, On-Air Lifestyle Expert, QVC Guest Host, and podcast host of Living Ageless and Bold.

 

Her experiences with PR for her fashion line inspired her to start PR for Anyone, teaching others how to achieve similar media success.

 

Christina emphasizes asking for what you want—media exposure, help, or opportunities. She believes in the power of asking to achieve desired outcomes.

 

She highlights the ability to make choices about work, such as adjusting client loads and taking breaks as needed.

Website: Christina Daves
LinkedIn: Christina Daves
Other site: PR for Anyone with Christina Daves

 

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IAM2214 - 11-Year-Old International Best Selling Author and Speaker Helps Clients Invest and Achieve Their Dreams

The Truth Jones began his entrepreneurial journey at age eight with his book The Win Within, written as a response to bullying. This experience fueled his passion for writing and public speaking.

 

The Truth participated in a competition at the Les Brown Institute and won the opportunity to speak on stage with Brown, aligning with his goal.

 

The Truth highlights that many courses provide information but require practical application. His approach focuses on guiding users on how to implement it effectively.

 

He emphasizes understanding that bullies might be dealing with their struggles and that their actions often reflect their issues.

 

The conversation highlights the importance of perspective and recognizing that people’s actions often stem from their struggles.

Website: The Truth Jones
LinkedIn: The Truth Jones
Facebook: Christon "The Truth" Jones
Instagram: @TheTruth2024
YouTube: The Truth Jones

 

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IAM2213 - Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Yoga Teacher and Author Helps Brands Convey Health Eating Messages

In this episode, we have Keri Gans, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified yoga teacher, and author of "The Small Change Diet."

 

She is also a Shape magazine advisory board member, blogger for US News and World Report, and runs her weekly blog and newsletter called The Keri Report.

 

Keri has been featured in prominent media outlets like Glamour, Shape, Self, Women's Health, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC News, and Good Morning America.

 

Keri emphasizes the importance of networking and being open to new opportunities. 

 

She explains how the industry, particularly with social media, has changed over the years. 
 

She emphasizes that she only works with brands that align with her nutritional beliefs and practices. Authenticity and transparency with her audience are crucial.

 

Keri highlights the challenges of managing everything independently, noting that while some choose building teams, she prefers to stay hands-on with her work. She advises entrepreneurs to understand their capacity and seek help if needed.

Website: Keri Gans

 

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IAM2212 - Getting Your Business Organized from Day 1: Proper Bookkeeping and Accounting

Lakshmi Gupta discusses the need to understand compliance and legal requirements.

 

She advises on the benefits of integrating bookkeeping and accounting services.

 

Lakshmi addresses the gaps in traditional CPA services by offering a complete solution.

 

Lakshmi explains the importance of a holistic service approach to meet all accounting and financial needs of business owners.

 

Business Pillar: Financial

 

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IAM2211 - The Impact of Mentorship on Building Your Success

Janice Omadeke emphasizes the crucial role mentorship plays for entrepreneurs and professionals.

 

She explains that having a mentor can significantly impact the success of a business by offering guidance on refining business models, suggesting alternative strategies, and providing support through challenges.

 

Janice launched The Mentor Method, an online platform that matches early-career women with experienced mentors.

 

She highlights the entrepreneurs, mentorship is vital for overcoming obstacles, refining business strategies, and finding motivation during tough times.

 

Janice shares her experience finding mentors through MIT’s Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, illustrating the value of networking and exploring various opportunities.

 

Business Pillar: Human

 

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