Tales With Taylor

Taylor Wellman
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  • Entrepreneurship
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A fun, spirited interview podcast where successful entrepreneurs and business owners share their most captivating stories over their favorite cocktails. A delightful blend of life-changing advice, nostalgic reflections, and a dash of humor. Hosted by Taylor Wellman of Financial Potion video marketing in Mesa, Arizona. Each episode of Tales With Taylor brings you a cocktail of inspiring tales. Our guests open up about the best advice they've ever received, offering you valuable insights that could transform your life and business.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Find New Career Opportunities in Tech | Sharise Erby

    Dr. Sharise L. Erby is an award-winning Non-Profit Executive, author, speaker, and transformational leader dedicated to helping people and communities unlock their fullest potential. As Managing Director of Per Scholas Phoenix, she leads the expansion of technology workforce development across Arizona, creating pathways to high-growth careers and economic mobility. She is the founder of the Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network, Chair of the Phoenix Women's Commission, and author of Just Do You: The Re:Boot, empowering others to embrace purpose, resilience, and reinvention. Dr. Erby is a two-time Phoenix Titan 100 Honoree, a Women We Admire Top 30 Women Leader in Arizona, a City of Phoenix Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Awardee, and a Global Icon of Influence Top 20 honoree. Whether leading organizations, mentoring future leaders, or speaking on stages across the country, Dr. Erby's mission is simple: transform lives by helping people realize that their current circumstances are not their final destination, they are simply the starting point of their next chapter. Per Scholas Phoenix They set you up to have a successful career in tech.They teach you the hard and soft skills you need and get you connected with people in the industry to help you get hired.They do mock interviews with people in the industry so you know exactly what tech companies are looking to hire. Having Options Having options unlocks generational wealth.Stay agile and ready for different seasons of your life. There’s always going to be changes that you need to navigate.It’s okay to pivot when you need to. Grieving You need to give yourself time to grieve.Don’t force yourself to go back to how things were. Embrace the new normal and find new meaning in your life.You don’t need to feel better by a certain date. Give yourself permission to grieve as long as you need to. Say Yes Don’t be afraid to say yes to important opportunities. Believe in yourself and you can do it.Never stop growing, evolving, and becoming something new.

    How to Find New Career Opportunities in Tech | Sharise Erby

  2. Sep 29

    From Professional Sports to Mortgage Lending | Mike Jones

    Changing Careers Transitioning between careers is a difficult change, but it is possible with the right planning and persistenceWork on building the skills needed for your new careerDevelop as many relationships and connections as you can within in your current position, you never know who’s going to help you in your new career Parenting Let you kids be kids, they need to be free during their childhood because it only lasts so longDon’t put immense pressure on your kids at such a young age. Let them be carefree while slowly introducing more responsibilityQualifying For A Mortgage Build your credit and have a consistent stream of income before looking for a mortgageTalk with a mortgage professional to help answer all your questionsSet Goals If you want something to change, then you have to changeBe intentional with all your actions. Ask yourself if it aligns with your goals before doing itFocus on little habits that build over time, not changing your life overnight. Small changes are sustainableTake time to appreciate how far you’ve come and the progress that you’ve made   When in real estate, being available is important. - If you want something to change, you have to change. Write your goals and understand them. - The Power of Intention – Wayne Dyer (Book), Atomic Habits – James Clear (Book) Bio:I am a father of two. Loan officer for the past 8 years. Former athlete and ASU grad. From Sugar Land, Texas Links: ig @MtgMikeJones1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones-338bba6b/ tiktok @ThemJoness Mjones.Peoplesmortgage.com

    From Professional Sports to Mortgage Lending | Mike Jones

  3. Sep 22

    Cybersecurity, Online Scams & Staying Safe in a Digital World | Stuart Selbst

    Stuart “Stu” Selbst is a community-driven technologist, entrepreneur, and the heart behind StuTech, where his mission is simple: help people feel safe, supported, and confident with their technology. With over 30 years in IT, telecom, and cybersecurity, Stu combines deep technical expertise with something far more rare — patience, relatability, and a genuine passion for helping others. What started as helping seniors in his neighborhood quickly turned into a thriving company built on trust, integrity, and real human connection. Stu is known for breaking down complicated tech into everyday language, protecting people from modern threats, and treating every client like a neighbor — because many of them are. A devoted husband, proud cat dad, lifelong Dodgers fan, and someone who believes in kindness, service, and doing the right thing, Stu shows up every day with one goal: to make technology simple, safe, and stress-free for the people who rely on. https://www.youtube.com/@stutechaz IG: @stutechaz.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartselbst/https://www.linkedin.com/company/stutechazhttps://www.stutechaz.com https://www.facebook.com/stutechaz Avoiding Scams Be careful of phishing scams and romance scamsiPhones are more secure than android phones which makes them a better fit for seniorsApple has a stricter approval process for the app store than android doesPhone call scams are some of the most prevalent scams. Medicare, social security, banks, the IRS, all the things that scammers claim to be would not reach out to you by phone asking for your personal informationAwareness is your best toolYou need to be a human firewall  Personal Social Media Set up multi-factor authentication on your accountsSet your personal social media accounts to private to reduce scamsDo not post about your location Maintaining Your Computer Keep things clean and up to dateUpdate your firmware and hardware drivers when they need updating, not just your operating systemGetting a new computer will not solve the problem if you’re just moving everything from the old one onto the new oneBloatware is a huge issue on new computers, delete all the preinstalled programs you don’t need to help your computer run better

    Cybersecurity, Online Scams & Staying Safe in a Digital World | Stuart Selbst

  4. Sep 15

    How to Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader | Kristin Cetone

    Kristin Cetone, Reading Specialist, educator, author, and founder of Nuts About Reading, joins us to talk about helping children become confident, capable readers.From understanding your child's reading level to identifying areas that need strengthening, Kristin shares practical insight for parents, homeschool families, and anyone supporting a child's literacy development. She also discusses reading assessments, sight words, teaching strategies, and why parents sometimes need to step back and let children struggle, make mistakes, and learn independently.Kristin brings decades of experience in education and literacy, along with her work through Nuts About Reading, an informal reading assessment and tutoring resource designed to help parents better understand and support their children's reading journey.Whether you're homeschooling, supplementing your child's education, or concerned about their reading progress, this conversation offers practical ideas for helping young readers build skills, confidence, and independence.Links: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.cetone/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristincetone/ https://nutsaboutreading.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/buckaroobuckeye/

    How to Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader | Kristin Cetone

  5. Sep 8

    How to Prevent Burnout & Build Sustainable Habits | Alika Victor

    Alika Victor is a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Practical Wellness & Sustainable Performance Expert, speaker, and founder of Thrive Now Wellness. After more than a decade leading product strategy and operational excellence in healthcare technology, she now helps busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and caregivers reduce stress, prevent burnout, and build sustainable habits that fit real life. What sets Alika apart is her strengths-centered approach. Rather than focusing on what's wrong, she helps people reconnect with times they've been successful before—uncovering the strengths, resilience, and capabilities they already possess and applying them to the challenges they face today. Through her Practical Wellness Method™, Alika combines evidence-based behavior change, tiny experiments, resilience practices, and personalized coaching to create meaningful, lasting change. She is also a movement and flow artist and writer/director who believes joy, creativity, and play are essential to well-being. Her mission is simple: to help people feel healthier, more resilient, and more like themselves again. As a thank-you to your listeners, I'm offering a special discount on my Reconnect With Yourself program. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, running on empty, struggling to make healthy changes, feeling disconnected from yourself, or simply ready for a positive shift, this experience is designed to help you stop focusing on what's wrong and start reconnecting with the strengths, resilience, and successes you've already demonstrated—because lasting change often begins by remembering who you already are. Normally $79, podcast listeners can enroll for just $59. From there, if you'd like additional support, you can continue into one of my small group or one-on-one coaching programs, where I'll help you create the positive shift that matters most to you—whether that's more energy, less stress, healthier habits, stronger relationships, greater confidence, or showing up as your best self at work and at home. https://www.youtube.com/@thrivenowwellness/shorts https://www.instagram.com/showuphappy https://www.linkedin.com/in/alikavictor/ https://showuphappy.com/https://www.facebook.com/showuphappytoday

    How to Prevent Burnout & Build Sustainable Habits | Alika Victor

  6. Sep 1

    Finding Purpose After a Life-Changing Injury | Steven Norton

    https://thrivewithstevenorton.com/ Hi, I am Steve Norton-an Author, Speaker, Coach and passionate advocate for living well with a disability. My journey has been shaped by my experiences in the hospitality and event planning industry and my dedication to helping others thrive through food health and mindset transformation In 2012, I suffered a life-changing stroke that left me paralyzed on my left side. Today, I navigate my life as a wheelchair user-but that hasn't stopped me from living with purpose, passion and power. What could have been the end of my story became the beginning of a new chapter. I chose to thrive not just survive-redefining what it means to live well with a disability and showing others what's possible no matter their challenges.As someone who also manages diabetes and other health conditions I understand the unique obstacles people face when it comes to living a healthy fulfilling life. That's why I have dedicated myself to educating empowering and enhancing the lives of others especially those navigating disability chronic illness or aging in place.I produce accessible cooking videos and teach adaptive cooking classes that focus on nutritious plant-forward meals that anyone can make-no stove or oven required. My approach is all about making cooking doable, fun and confidence-building for people with mobility or dexterity challenges.I've written about using food as therapy, and how small sustainable changes can transform your mindset, health, and life. My coaching is rooted in empathy, lived experience, and a deep commitment to helping others unlock their potential and thrive.This summer, I'm proud to be releasing my debut book, Thrive: Your Life Is Not Over... Now What. In it, I share my personal journey, the life lessons I've learned through adversity, and practical strategies for embracing change and building a meaningful empowered life.When I'm not working with clients or audiences, you'll find me experimenting in the kitchen, filming new accessible recipes or connecting with my amazing community. I believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive - and I'm here to help you do just that.

    Finding Purpose After a Life-Changing Injury | Steven Norton

  7. Aug 25

    Why Sustainable Growth Requires More Than a Quick Fix | Tales With Taylor Ft. Jennifer Tersigni

    Jennifer M. Tersigni, MA, CFRE, is the founder of Raise the Bar Consulting and a seasoned interim executive who helps mission-driven organizations navigate pivotal change. Since 2009, she has partnered with 400+ nonprofits and helped secure more than $1.2 billion in philanthropic support by strengthening development strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising systems built for long-term sustainability. With 20+ interim executive engagements, Jennifer is known for stepping into complex transitions with clarity and steadiness—guiding organizations through executive departures, turnarounds, business model pivots, capital campaigns, strategic partnerships, mergers, and leadership searches. Her collaborative approach blends objective assessment with practical execution: aligning boards and staff, stabilizing operations and revenue, and creating succession and exit strategies that honor legacy while positioning teams for what’s next. The Current Squeeze Charities Face: Funding, Trump Admin & AI convergence. What we see as a result. Fundraising, Capital Campaigns, Interim Leadership, Fractional Staffing and Merger/Partnership work for sustainability. https://www.linkedin.com/company/71891842/admin/analytics/followers/ https://raisethebarllc.com

    Why Sustainable Growth Requires More Than a Quick Fix | Tales With Taylor Ft. Jennifer Tersigni

  8. Aug 18

    The Power of Saying Yes: Building a Successful Brand & Life | Tales With Taylor Ft Hana Alanis

    I’m Hana Alanis, Brand Strategist and Inclusion and Nonprofit Advocate. I’m committed to building brands that not only look exceptional, but operate with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact. Over the last decade, my branding and marketing work has helped clients achieve multi-million-dollar revenue growth, break fundraising records, and launch category redefining products. My approach blends research-driven strategy, creative innovation, and inclusive design.  Lastly, I've spent the past 7 years sharing my knowledge with the future of designers as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University.  Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/hruzsa-design-marketing In this episode, Hana shares her journey through design and entrepreneurship, including how saying yes to opportunities, trying new things, and staying open to possibility helped shape her career. She discusses finding your path, building a business, balancing work and family, and creating a life that leaves room for both professional success and personal fulfillment. Branding & DesignA strong brand is about much more than a logo. Hana discusses brand strategy, visual identity, color psychology, typography, and creating a cohesive brand that connects with an audience. Saying Yes to OpportunitiesYou don't always know what you'll enjoy or where an opportunity will lead until you try it. Hana talks about the importance of saying yes, experimenting, and allowing new experiences to shape your career. Entrepreneurship & Career GrowthBuilding a career doesn't always mean following a straight path. Hana shares lessons from her experience as a designer, entrepreneur, and educator and how different opportunities can lead you somewhere you never expected. RebrandingWhen is it time for a business to rebrand? Hana explains why businesses should think strategically about rebranding instead of simply changing their visual identity for the sake of following trends. Marketing & Brand CohesionFrom traditional marketing to social media and digital content, Hana discusses how businesses can create consistency across different platforms while still connecting authentically with their audience. Creativity & AIHana shares her perspective on using AI as a creative tool while maintaining the human thinking, strategy, and creativity that make design meaningful. Work, Family & LifeAs a working mom and entrepreneur, Hana talks about setting boundaries, making time for the people and things that matter, and creating a career that supports the life you want to live. Abundance MindsetHana discusses the idea of approaching life and business from a mindset of abundance, looking at possibilities, being willing to try, and recognizing that there are more paths available than we sometimes realize.

    The Power of Saying Yes: Building a Successful Brand & Life | Tales With Taylor Ft Hana Alanis
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A fun, spirited interview podcast where successful entrepreneurs and business owners share their most captivating stories over their favorite cocktails. A delightful blend of life-changing advice, nostalgic reflections, and a dash of humor. Hosted by Taylor Wellman of Financial Potion video marketing in Mesa, Arizona. Each episode of Tales With Taylor brings you a cocktail of inspiring tales. Our guests open up about the best advice they've ever received, offering you valuable insights that could transform your life and business.

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  • Creator
    Taylor Wellman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Taylor Wellman
  • Show Website
    Tales With Taylor