Mick Unplugged Mick Hunt

Mick Hunt and Ken Coleman delve into the importance of finding one's professional calling. Ken shares effective career planning and personal growth techniques, emphasizing the significance of continuous learning and meaningful professional relationships. His insights provide listeners with a roadmap for professional success, personal satisfaction, and growth.
Ken Coleman's Background: Ken Coleman is a renowned career coach and host of "The Ken Coleman Show," where he provides expert advice on achieving job satisfaction and career success. Known for his insightful guidance, Ken helps individuals discover their true calling by aligning their strengths with professional opportunities. His methods emphasize the importance of passion and purpose in fostering career advancement and personal fulfillment.
Defining Moments: Ken discusses key daily habits that successful people practice and shares his journey of discovering his passion for coaching.
Discussion Topics:
Ken's approach identifies personal strengths and aligns them with professional opportunities.Practical strategies for career advancement and overcoming job dissatisfaction.The importance of passion and purpose in achieving long-term career success.Key Quotes
"You need to find something you love and then master it.""Pushing yourself to that last rep but for a purpose, not just to be fatigued."Next Steps:
Learn More: Visit Ken Coleman's website for resources on career development.Reflect: Think about how you can apply Ken’s strategies to enhance your career and personal growth.Engage: Share your career transformation stories using #MickUnplugged.

Mick Hunt talks with Lisa Borders about her illustrious career across various sectors, focusing on her transformative impact on the WNBA and her dedication to community service. Lisa discusses her approach to leadership, the challenges she's faced, and her ongoing commitment to improving every environment she's part of, leaving a lasting legacy of growth and inclusion.
Lisa Borders' Background: From corporate America to the presidency of the WNBA and beyond, Lisa has been a dynamic leader in sports, politics, and community welfare.
Defining Moments: Lisa shares her strategies for revitalizing organizations and her passion for opening doors for others, ensuring sustainable success and growth.
Discussion Topics:
Lisa's leadership philosophy and her impact on the WNBA, transforming it into a thriving league.Her tenure at Coca-Cola and the Grady Health Foundation highlights significant public health and corporate social responsibility achievements.Insights into overcoming challenges and fostering consensus in diverse environments.Key Quotes
"To whom much is given, much is required.""Leave places and spaces better than I found them."Next Steps:
Explore: Learn more about Lisa Borders' initiatives and contributions.Reflect: Think about how you can use your position to impact your community positively.Engage: Share how Lisa's journey inspires you to lead with purpose using #MickUnplugged.

Mick Hunt delves deep with Eric North, exploring his transformation into a happiness warrior. Eric discusses his approach to turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth and how he uses his experiences to inspire others to find their joy. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice on living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Eric North's Background: A transformative journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming a happiness coach, known for his unique approach to fostering joy and well-being in others.
Defining Moments: Eric shares how overcoming a dangerous and abusive relationship shaped his mission to help others find their path to happiness.
Discussion Topics:
Eric's philosophy on happiness is that it's a choice and a lifestyle rather than a fleeting emotion.The role of gratitude, self-acceptance, and positive affirmations in personal transformation.Insights into the impact of relationships and environment on personal happiness.Key Quotes
"Focus on being your best example, being your hero.""Everyone is capable; the answers we're looking for are always within."Next Steps:
Learn More: Visit Eric North's website and follow his journey on social media.Reflect: Consider how daily gratitude and positive affirmations can transform your outlook.Engage: Share how Eric's insights inspire changes in your life using #MickUnplugged.

Mick Hunt explores Jessica Kizorek's journey from a marketer to a renowned filmmaker and philanthropist. Jessica discusses how she leverages her filmmaking skills to boost nonprofit fundraising efforts and her dedication to making a tangible social impact through her work. Her stories are not just inspiring but are also a testament to the power of media in driving positive change.
Jessica Kizorek's Background: Transitioned from a marketing expert to a filmmaker and philanthropist, using her skills to support nonprofits through documentary filmmaking.
Defining Moments: Jessica reflects on her projects that have raised substantial funds and awareness, particularly for the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County and initiatives against fracking in Miami-Dade County.
Discussion Topics:
The inception and growth of her company, 2 Parrot Productions, and her nonprofit, Eyes on Your Mission.The power of video in fundraising and awareness for nonprofits, detailing how her films have helped organizations significantly increase their funding.Her unique approach to documentary filmmaking focuses on stories that make a social impact.Key Quotes:
"I realized that I could both charge money for this but also donate it for free as a pro bono thing.""My real reason is that I use technology to improve the world."Next Steps:
Watch: Check out the impactful films produced by Jessica’s company on the 2 Parrot Productions website.Reflect: Consider the role of technology and media in social change and how you can contribute.Engage: Share how Jessica’s approach to filmmaking inspires you to use your skills for social good using #MickUnplugged.

In this compelling episode, Mick Hunt discusses with Diana Lammerts her extensive experience in digital strategy and public relations. Diana shares her journey from journalism to becoming a digital strategy leader, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological advancements like AI. She also discusses her proactive approach to remote work and her vision for future digital trends.
Diana Lammerts's Background: From radio journalist and news anchor to a leader in public relations and digital strategy.
Defining Moments: Diana's shift to remote work before it became mainstream, her approach to overcoming challenges, and her integration of AI into daily operations.
Discussion Topics:
The transition from traditional media to public relations and the evolution of digital marketing.The impact of AI on the future of digital communication and public relations.Effective remote work strategies and building a thriving remote team culture.Key Quotes:
"Success has a pattern. You have to take certain steps to succeed, just like walking up stairs.""AI will free up time for creative and strategic thinking, enhancing public relations and journalism productivity."Next Steps:
Learn More: Follow Diana Lammerts for insights into digital strategy and public relations.Reflect: Consider how AI can enhance your efficiency and creativity in your field.Engage: Share how you plan to apply Diana's strategies in your work using #MickUnplugged.

In this inspirational episode, Mick Hunt delves into the remarkable journey of Kendra Erika from a tone-deaf child to a successful music artist. Kendra shares her experiences with vocal training, her passion for songwriting, and her approach to staying unique in a competitive industry. She discusses her challenges and the creative processes behind her top hits, offering listeners an intimate look at the life of a rising music star.
Kendra Erika's Background: Overcame tone deafness to become a chart-topping singer-songwriter.
Defining Moments: Kendra's experiences with classical training, her entry into professional music, and her rise on the Billboard dance chart.
Discussion Topics:
Kendra's unique journey from overcoming tone deafness to achieving musical success.The evolution of her musical style and influences over the years.Insights into her songwriting process and collaborations in the music industry.Key Quotes:
"With tenacity and conviction, you can overcome any obstacle.""My parents taught me the way to be successful, not the way to be famous."Next Steps:
Listen: Check out Kendra Erika's latest tracks and watch for her upcoming releases.Reflect: Consider how personal challenges can be transformed into artistic strength.Engage: Share how Kendra's story inspires you using #MickUnplugged.