Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World EO Virtual Learning

John Assaraf, also known as “The Brain Whisperer,” is one of the leading high performance and success coaches in the world. He is the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company that is dedicated to helping individuals improve and strengthen their mindset to help them achieve their goals. John is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has been featured on Larry King, Anderson Cooper, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, having written 4 books that have been translated into 35 languages. John has been featured in 11 movies, including the film “The Secret,” based on the book by Rhonda Byrne. 
Timestamped show notes
01:43 - Movie experience
07:11 - NeuroGym
09:44 - Advice for entrepreneurs
13:56 - John’s Catalyst
20:01 - Books and fun
21:26 - Brainathon
23:05 - Building habits
25:47 - Running a business well
30:29 - The Brain Post-COVID
40:07 - Fight, Flight, or Freeze
45:35 - Awareness
Links
John’s Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/
My NeuroGym: https://myneurogym.com/

Lindsay Nahmiache is the co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning marketing agency. She is also the CMO of Songtradr, a global B2B music platform for artists and music buyers. Lindsay was recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by The Financial Post, the Enterprising Woman of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, and Profit: Top Female Entrepreneurs among other accolades. Needless to say, Lindsay has made quite an impact. Listen in as she shares her stories of how she started, how she plans to keep moving forward, and how you too can dive into the world of entrepreneurship. 
 
Timestamps:
01:55 - Life Update
04:07 - Momtrepreneur
05:48 - Is entrepreneurship a good path?
07:58 - Getting started
10:42 - Learning from obstacles
15:33 - Ideas for the future
18:06 - Looking forward
22:29 - Daily habits
29:11 - Finding a coach
31:21 - Learning your blind spots




Links:
Lindsay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynahmiache/
Jive PR + Digital: https://jiveprdigital.com/
Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com/

Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of worksmart, a progressive team and leadership development consultancy that emphasizes creativity and experiential learning in order to enrich company culture and performance. Some of worksmart’s notable clients include the likes of Google, LinkedIn, and MeUndies. Van credits her upbringing in shaping how she sees the world. Her family moved to the US as war refugees from Vietnam and watched her parents pave a new life for themselves in an unfamiliar environment. She witnessed firsthand how creativity, curiosity, and innovation can help people improve their circumstances. Van’s 17 years of corporate and start-up experience give her the edge she needs on her journey to rewrite the way creativity is applied in the workplace. Listen in!
 
Timestamps:
02:00 - Starting worksmart
03:56 - Creativity in the workplace
05:51 - Being creative
07:26 - Creativity in youth
10:37 - Coaxing out creativity
12:48 - Thriving clients
15:39 - Other creative exercises
18:43 - Van’s Ted Talk
24:57 - Van’s Inspiring Mother
27:02 - Experiencing chaos
32:15 - Reframing
36:27 - Transformation
39:54 - Looking forward
43:40 - Open to possibility
45:23 - Getting in touch
46:29 - Do today’s work today
49:22 - Habits that lead to success
 
Links:
Worksmart: https://www.worksmartadvantage.com/
Van’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanlaidumone/
 

Description: 
Tanya Chernova is a renowned speaker, author, and business expert who has traveled over 50 countries sharing her knowledge. She has spoken for numerous brands such as Cisco, Henessy, and NASA. Her workshop, The Neuroscience of Success, focuses on helping entrepreneurs improve their lives by acknowledging patterns, transforming their neuronal wiring, and igniting confidence. Tanya was also named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Financial Post and WXN and was the #1 Rated Speaker for EO’s Global Leadership Conference in 2016. Listen in as she shares her insights on how you can create the life you love in every area.
 
Timestamps:
02:19 - Training your brain
03:15 - Being intentional
05:44 - Ordinary to extraordinary
11:53 - Becoming the best person you can be
13:16 - Oxytocin makes us smarter
16:57 - Positive vs passive
20:47 - Assumptions
24:56 - Journeys
29:54 - Self-confidence
34:10 - Getting over self-sabotage
39:32 - Worrying about the future
46:40 - Looking forward
50:30 - A typical day
 
Links:
Tanya’s Website: https://tanyachernova.com/
 

Scott Cohen is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Throughout his career, Scott has shown that he is able to build successful tech companies from the ground up all the way to a successful exit. His most recent venture, Byte, a direct-to-consumer brand for oral care and invisible teeth aligners, was acquired in 2021 for over a billion dollars. Byte was the fourth start-up in Los Angeles to exit for over a billion dollars. Listen in and listen as Scott shares his insights and experiences.
 
Timestamps:
03:32 - Billion dollar exits
04:48 - Starting Byte
06:49 - Enduring COVID
10:59 - Net Promoter Score
12:53 - Branding
15:21 - Data
18:26 - Hiring people
24:33 - Advice for entrepreneurs
26:31 - Grit and determination
27:47 - Entrepreneurs: born or made?
29:38 - Scott’s kids
31:03 - Motivation
33:28 - Giving back
 
Links:
Scott’s Website: https://www.thescottcohen.com/
 

Leslie Shields is the principal agent and owner of The Shields Agency, a female-driven insurance agency whose goal is to help small businesses and individuals find the right insurance solutions. She started The Shields Agency in 2019, after working for several national insurance agencies for six years. She is the MyEO Women’s National Delegate and the Social Chair for the Fort Worth chapter. Listen in as Leslie talks about how to make a sale, how she started her business, how she navigates being a mom and entrepreneur, and how it takes a village to build a business.
 
Timestamps:
02:23 - Her start
05:26 - Sales Tips
07:04 - What makes a good salesperson
08:13 - Superstars
09:55 - Learning about EO
12:08 - Realization
14:48 - Insights & introspection
18:16 - Juggling responsibilities
20:00 - Asking for help
22:37 - Daily habits
26:27 - It takes a village
27:52 - Looking to 2024
30:13 - EO connections
35:31 - Advice for entrepreneurs
41:15 - Intuition
 
Links:
The Shields Agency: https://www.theshieldsagency.com/
Leslie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliealiceshields/