RightOffTrack Entrepreneurship Connection Purpose | Anya Smith, MBA, MS Anya Smith, MBA, MS, Entrepreneur

In this inspiring episode of RightOffTrack, join host Anya Smith and seasoned journalist Debra Wallace as we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and advocacy. Debra shares her extensive experience, having interviewed legends like Ryan Seacrest and Steven Spielberg, and delves into how entrepreneurial skills can drive change and promote inclusion, particularly for those with autism.
We’ll uncover broad lessons on overcoming challenges and redefining success that every entrepreneur can apply to their journey. Whether you’re an established business owner or just starting out, this episode offers actionable insights into using your platform for advocacy and making a meaningful impact. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance of professional growth and personal purpose in a conversation that’s both enlightening and profoundly motivating.
Takeaways
Being a fierce advocate is essential for driving change and fostering inclusion.
Overcoming underestimation is a common challenge for entrepreneurs and individuals pursuing unconventional paths.
Defining success as giving your all and embracing every step is more important than achieving specific results.
Finding control and balance involves accepting what you can't control and focusing on your own efforts and reactions.
The power of connection and building community is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Authenticity is key to making an impact and growing a media presence.
Starting out in media requires realistic expectations and a focus on building relationships and credibility.
Handling writer's block involves pushing through and finding alternative ways to stay productive.
Going off track can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Preview
01:17 Introduction and Debra’s Background
04:32 Being a Fierce Advocate
05:27 Overcoming Underestimation
11:27 Defining Success
12:25 Finding Control and Balance
19:12 Engaging in Meaningful Causes
24:55 Embracing Every Step
26:55 Authenticity and Impact
32:53 Building Community and Pivoting
34:20 Starting Out in Media
41:00 The Power of Connection
45:25 Favorite Story Covered
46:33 Handling Writer's Block
48:51 Going Off Track Is
50:12 Conclusion
 



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In this conversation, Brett Baughman, a peak performance coach, shares insights on unlocking peak performance and finding joy in the journey with RightOffTrack. He emphasizes the importance of breath work and time management in achieving success. Brett also highlights the significance of aligning passion with peak performance and overcoming barriers to success. He shares success stories of clients who initially doubted the effectiveness of inner work but experienced transformative results.
The conversation concludes with a discussion on trusting intuition and simplifying tasks to prioritize what truly matters. In this conversation, Brett Baughman shares his insights on peak performance and the power of authentic connection. He emphasizes the importance of putting one foot in front of the other and staying present in the moment. Brett also discusses his personal journey and the role of surrender in his life. He highlights the need to trust your heart and purpose, and to find the gift in every moment.
Additionally, Brett explores the power of breathwork and shares his daily habits for success. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of authentic connection in creating a better world.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:10 Differentiating as a Peak Performance Coach
05:20 The Power of Breath and Time Management
07:47 Finding Joy in the Journey
09:17 Overcoming Barriers to Success
11:55 Starting with Simple Breath Work
14:48 Transforming Lives through Inner Work
17:39 Aligning Passion and Peak Performance
24:16 Trusting Your Intuition and Embracing Joy
26:06 Simplifying Tasks and Prioritizing
27:44 Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
28:44 Brett's Journey
30:25 The Power of Surrender
32:25 Trusting Your Heart and Purpose
35:36 Finding the Gift in Every Moment
37:15 Being Present in the Worst Times
42:35 The Power of Breathwork
46:16 Habits for Success
49:18 The Importance of Authentic Connection
50:24 Going Off Track in a Positive Sense
 
 



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In this conversation, Shiraz Baboo discusses the concept of energetic magic and how it can facilitate transformation in people's lives. He explains that most people are addicted to their current circumstances and helps individuals uncover the reasons behind their addictions. Shiraz shares examples of clients who have experienced incredible transformations by breaking free from their addictions. He also addresses common addictions such as busyness and social media, providing insights on how to overcome them.
 
The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-worth and the power of thoughts in creating one's reality. In this conversation, Shiraz and Anya Smith discuss the concept of addiction and how it relates to personal experiences and perceptions. They explore the idea that certain narratives or stories can become addictive, even if they are negative or harmful. Shiraz shares his own experience with border stories and how he realized he was addicted to the attention and sympathy he received from sharing these stories. He explains that by shifting his focus to success and self-love, he was able to break free from the addiction and create a new reality. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how individuals can start changing their reality and finding support through workshops and resources.
 
Takeaways
Energetic magic can facilitate transformation by helping individuals uncover and invalidate the reasons behind their addictions.
Addictions can manifest in various areas of life, including money, relationships, and health.
Becoming aware of and challenging one's addictions is the first step towards creating a new reality.
Balancing the present moment with envisioning one's future self can help in rewiring neural pathways and creating positive change.
Cultivating self-worth and recognizing one's inherent value is essential in breaking free from addictions and creating a fulfilling life. Addiction can manifest in various forms, including narratives or stories that we become attached to.
Recognizing and acknowledging our addictions is the first step towards breaking free from them.
Complaining about a problem can be a sign of addiction, as it seeks validation and attention from others.
Shifting our focus to success and self-love can help break the cycle of addiction and create a new reality.
Tools such as visualization exercises and workshops can support individuals in changing their reality and finding support.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Preview and Intro
01:06 Introduction to Energetic Magic04:08 Understanding Addictions and Transformation07:22 Identifying and Overcoming Addictions10:20 Uncovering Hidden Addictions14:15 Balancing Present Moment and Future Self16:25 Breaking Free from Mindless Habits18:39 Becoming Aware and Thinking for Yourself22:36 Transformations through Addiction Recovery26:25 Overcoming the Addiction to Busyness30:20 Addressing the Addiction to Social Media39:40 Discovering Personal Value and Self-Worth42:07 Personal Experiences and Realizations42:44 Recognizing the Addiction43:14 The Addiction of Border Stories44:08 Finding Love through Success44:50 Complaining as an Addiction45:29 Starting the Love Internally46:43 Tools for Changing Reality47:44 Ignite Your Success Workshop48:20 Rapid Fire Questions



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In this episode, host Anya Smith explores the cutting edge of inclusive work environments with special guest Meghan Bonde. They discuss the concept of neurodiversity and its importance in today's workplace. Meghan shares practical steps that organizations can take to account for neurodiversity, including the use of universal design and the Grow Interview Protocol.
They also discuss the creation of systems for reasonable and meaningful accommodations and overcoming fear in inclusive conversations. Meghan emphasizes the growing presence of neurodivergence in society and the importance of self-identification and embracing neurodivergent identities. She shares her journey from education to entrepreneurship and offers resources and services for creating inclusive workplaces.
The episode concludes with a discussion on common misconceptions about neurodivergent individuals, leaders who embody inclusivity, and the positive side of going off track.
 
Takeaways
Neurodiversity is essential for creating thriving and flourishing work environments.
Organizations can start by implementing practical steps such as universal design and the Grow Interview Protocol to account for neurodiversity.
Creating systems for reasonable and meaningful accommodations is crucial for supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Overcoming fear and building trust in inclusive conversations is important for fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Self-identification and embracing neurodivergent identities can lead to empowerment and self-advocacy.
Inclusive learning and development systems can transform organizations and support the growth and success of all employees.
Creating neurodiversity affinity groups and empowering children are important steps towards inclusivity.
Embracing individual strengths and advocating for needs is key to creating an inclusive work environment.
There are resources and services available to support organizations in creating inclusive workplaces.
Common misconceptions about neurodivergent individuals can hinder inclusivity in the workplace.
Leaders who embody inclusivity in the workplace can inspire and drive positive change.
Chapters:
00:00 Preview












01:14 Introduction to Neurodiversity and its Importance in the Workplace
04:14 Practical Steps for Organizations to Account for Neurodiversity
07:19 Applying Universal Design and the Grow Interview Protocol
10:50 Creating Systems for Reasonable and Meaningful Accommodations
13:00 Overcoming Fear and Building Trust in Inclusive Conversations
16:46 The Growing Presence of Neurodivergence in Society
19:36 Self-Identification and Embracing Neurodivergent Identities
22:52 The Journey from Education to Entrepreneurship
24:31 Creating a Structure for Success as an Entrepreneur
27:29 Transforming Organizations through Inclusive Learning and Development
30:58 The Power of Belief Change and Normalizing Neurodiversity
33:49 Creating Neurodiversity Affinity Groups and Empowering Children
36:17 Embracing Individual Strengths and Advocating for Needs
39:50 Resources and Services for Inclusive Workplaces
40:58 Common Misconceptions about Neurodivergent Individuals
42:09 Leaders Who Embody Inclusivity in the Workplace
43:19 Wrap Up
 
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Carlos Terol, the founder of Good Ripple, sits down with us to share his insights on making a difference and pushing for sustainability. He tells us all about starting Good Ripple, a community that brings together people eager to change the world. Carlos talks about how important it is to discuss sustainability in ways everyone can get behind. He shines a light on new sustainability trends, like regenerative practices and thinking about how we can all grow by sometimes choosing to scale back.
For anyone dreaming of starting their own thing with a purpose, Carlos has some real talk about what it takes to make a positive dent in the universe. He opens up about managing life online and setting boundaries when your work and personal life start to blur. Ever heard of the 'Climate Funnel'? Carlos breaks down this idea and how it's helping drive real action. He wraps up by reflecting on the kind of impact Good Ripple has had and hints at some exciting new features to bring even more value to their community.
Takeaways
🌱 The Good Ripple community is a powerhouse for connecting changemakers in the sustainability space, fostering inspiration and collaboration.
🔄 The 'Climate Funnel' and meeting people where they're at are key to mobilizing effective climate action.
🚀 Exciting business trends in sustainability that are lighting up Carlos's world and how Good Ripple is playing its part.
💡 Staying true to your values and vision is what going off track is all about.
Chapters
00:00 Preview
02:14 Creation of Good Ripple
05:01 Inspiring and Mobilizing Others
08:49 Emerging Trends in Sustainability
12:54 Starting a Sustainable Business
16:42 Carlos Terol's Journey and Inspiration
19:43 Getting Started in Sustainability
22:48 Promoting a Meaningful Message on Social Media
27:31 Creating Boundaries as an Entrepreneur
31:50 The Concept of the Climate Funnel
41:27 Impact and Examples of Good Ripple
44:10 Building a Supportive Community
45:10 Upcoming Initiatives at GoodRipple
47:52 Monetization and Providing Value
48:19 Staying Updated on Sustainability Trends
49:10 Wrap Up
 
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Ever wondered what to do when you've climbed to the top of the success ladder but still don't feel fulfilled? 🪜
Join me, Anya Smith, as I sit down with Katy McFee, whose transition from a high-flying Executive Vice President to the founder of Insights to Action Coaching and Consulting speaks volumes about seeking deeper satisfaction beyond traditional achievements. This episode delves into Katy's bold move to redefine success on her own terms, particularly focusing on empowering women to ascend in leadership roles, ensuring their journey is not just about reaching the top but thriving there.
Diving deeper, we explore the core of Katy's mission with Insights to Action, where she's dedicated to closing the gender pay gap, enhancing negotiation skills, building executive presence, and providing strategies to avoid burnout and maintain strong boundaries. Katy's commitment is to arm women with the necessary tools to stand out, take charge, and influence the trajectory of their careers and lives. It's a narrative about transformation, not only achieving leadership positions but also creating a meaningful impact and paving the way for future generations.








🔑 What We're Diving Into:
🔄 Big Moves: Katy's journey from the corporate ladder to creating her own ladder with Insights to Action.
🌟 Empowering Women: How Katy's work is directly tackling the issues that hold women back in the workplace.
💬 Speaking Up: The importance of negotiation and advocating for yourself in the professional world.
🛠️ Real Talk Advice: Building executive presence, preventing burnout, and why setting boundaries is crucial for long-term success.
🎯 Crafting Happiness: The pursuit of a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and brings genuine satisfaction.
📚 Chapters:
00:00 Preview
01:34 Introduction to Katy McFee
02:44 Unpacking the Barriers for Women in Leadership
03:53 Demystifying Executive Presence
05:04 Crafting Your Communication Style
07:16 The Universal Importance of Executive Presence
08:06 Elevating Your Game with Personal Branding
09:21 Key Strategies for Developing Your Brand
11:00 The Non-negotiables of Setting Boundaries
14:42 Authenticity: The Heart of Effective Leadership
23:51 Strategies for Overcoming Leadership Challenges
26:46 Negotiation: The Key to Assertive Communication
29:05 Embracing Career Transitions with Confidence
35:57 Aligning Your Career with Your True Self
38:34 The Ripple Effect of Leadership on Family Dynamics
42:06 Navigating the Dual Roles of Work and Motherhood
47:49 Breaking the Mold: Challenging Leadership Stereotypes
49:14 The Blueprint for Designing Your Life
51:52 Rapid Fire Questions 
Tune in to hear Katy McFee share her insights, strategies, and the lessons she's learned on her journey from executive to entrepreneur. It's a masterclass in taking control of your career, creating the life you want, and helping others do the same.
This one's for all the women out there ready to make a change, make a difference, and make their mark.
 
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