32 episodes
Ganas Podcast Alexander Piña
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Hello, my name is Alexander. I'm a researcher, coach, published author, and now devoted podcaster. On the Ganas Podcast I get down to the nitty gritty of people's professions and find out what inspires them.
My hope is that you, the listener, will learn something, feel related to, or take action in your own life after hearing someone else's story.
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32- Matt Stephenson- Founder, STEM Advocate, Educator, and Leader
Matt is the CEO of Code2College, an ATX based nonprofit building a network of diverse technical talent. We talk about how Code2College is increasing accessibility in STEM for underrepresented populations by teaching students how to code and other professional related skills. We talk about Matt's experience as an adjunct professor at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. We also cover Code2College's three pillars which drives the success of the nonprofit and the students who choose to participate, and much more!
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31- Lucy Hendricks- Gym Owner, Dancer, Master Communicator
Lucy is a gym owner out in Kentucky! She's one of the first few mentors I had in the fitness industry. In this episode we talk about how important it is to pay attention to how you are speaking to clients. Educating people on concepts can be highly difficult, and she's mastered the craft of breaking topics down. She also delves into the struggles she's experienced owning a gym with her ex partner, and how they've come together and applied learnings from Business for Unicorns to create a beautiful community at their gym. We also cover the skills you need to make relationships work, being aware of boundaries, and much more.
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30- Kevin L. Matthews II, Finance Author, Investing Educator, VERIFIED Instagrammer
Kevin is hands down one of my FAVORITE investing educators. Kevin is a best selling author, and a former financial advisor. He's given lectures all over the country on investing information, and has been featured The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and Black Enterprise. On this episode we get into investing tips for complete beginners, why building generational wealth is essential, and should you time the market to find a good time to start throwing money into the stock market?
We also talk about how his past as an educator amplifies his ability to connect with others, and his incredible book covering the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Hope you enjoy, and reach out to Kevin! His links are below!
IG- buildingbread
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcA3EmvyBdoLyhZfO4GhssQ
Website - https://www.buildingbread.com
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Point-Create-Wealth-Lasts/dp/0692236104/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=starting+point+kevin+l+matthews&qid=1592009248&sr=8-1
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Blueprint-Rebuilding-Century-Silence/dp/1736666703/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AR1W0Y3TGKAA&keywords=Kevin+Matthews+tulsa&qid=1646955151&s=books&sprefix=kevin+matthews+tulsa%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1 -
29- Jonathan Borsky, Tennis Guru, Go Getter, Community Builder
Borsky and I go way back! We went to the University of Oklahoma together and would spend hours at the rec center bouncing from the basketball court to the weight room. Borsky talks about the importance of staying consistent with something you have a passion for. We also talk about tennis technique and strategy. We cover some of the physiology of, "Why do tennis players grunt?". Lastly, Borsky talks about his journey with Asperger Syndrome and how he feels more empowered than ever.
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28- Natalie Higby, Co-Founder, Dog Mom, Coach and Educator
Natalie is the Co-Founder of Durable Athlete, a health and wellness company based on four pillars (Breath, Movement, Nutrition, Sleep). She's also a past educator, and Onnit Coach. We cover how setting up daily habits can set your day up for success allowing you to live your best life. We also hear about what Natalie has learned as she's grown into a business owner and online coach. She also talks about the importance of being consistent and so much more!
WEBSITE BELOW, AND CHECK OUT THEIR APP
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27- Dr. Tim Richardt, DPT, CSCS, Movement Lover, Exercise Prescriber, and Post-it Note Lover
Dr. Tim is an incredible Physical Therapist in Denver, Colorado. He is incredibly knowledgable so we go over simple ways to grow your booty while also sharing why clamshells may not be the best option, and how his journey to running his own business has come to fruition (do it in the easiest possible way). We also go over tangible ways to stick to your New Year's resolution goals and ensuring that you're making the best choices to stay on track. We also go over his ideal day of fitness and what he plans to maybe get into this year (salsa dancing??), and lastly we talk SHROOOOMS and LANE 8.
Dr. Tim's Website
https://www.timrichardt.com