Building a Leadership Mindset

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A great leader creates more great leaders. Finding greatness in others and challenging them to break through the doubts and fears that one possesses is much more gratifying. B.A.L.M has formulated a series of ways to help you identify what is your true purpose and jump start your new endeavors. Whether you want to be a leader in your own business, at your job or in your life, just know it all starts with the mind and how you view your potential. The way you think means everything. If you are not getting the results, you are looking for, it is time to shift your mindset.

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February 6, 202442 min

Delivering a Message: Create Real Impact through Marketing and Public Speaking, with Travis Michael

Travis Michael is the founder of the Trav Media Group, where they create meaningful marketing and branding by designing powerful campaigns and tailoring the brand messages to their audiences. He excels as a Toastmaster and public speaker as well, teaching others how to address crowds and deliver a message. ‌ Travis is also a fitness trainer, coach and mentor, with many great stories about leadership and personal growth. ‌ We talk about his journey growing up and developing an interest in communications and media, leadership, overcoming struggles to achieve your goals, and much more! ‌ Find Travis on social media: ‌ Website: https://trav.media/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travislodolinski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travscott.official/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travismichael.official/ ‌ A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast happen! Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar: https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/findpatrickrood_dlss-financialplanning-finacialeducation-activity-7114796721544536065-FPrt Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach: https://www.facebook.com/BreatheCapitalPlanning/

February 2, 202442 min

Healing the Community: Harnessing Nature’s Power to Help Others, with Meghan Holder

Meghan Holder is, among other things, the Managing Partner at Brain Train Centers, the host of her podcast, and the owner of BeHolder of Beauty and Clean Sweep StA. She’s also a person with a deep connection with nature, which she says has given her a new outlook and a new understanding of how to help others. Meghan is also a member of the Gypsy Pirate Players, so if you’ve seen a group of playful dancers around the streets of St. Agustine, FL., you’ve probably met her already! We talk about her childhood with lots of traveling due to her father being in the military, her podcast and businesses, life in St. Agustine, and much more! Find Meghan on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-a-holder-5b239737/ A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast happen! Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar: https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/findpatrickrood_dlss-financialplanning-finacialeducation-activity-7114796721544536065-FPrt Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach: https://www.facebook.com/BreatheCapitalPlanning

January 12, 202452 min

Emotional Healing: Creating the Purposeful Life You Want and Deserve, with Chante Dent

Chante Dent is a personal development coach and psychological safety workshop facilitator who serves both national and international companies in multiple industries. She also has a private coaching practice for women, where she helps them control what controls them so they can have a productive and happy life. Chante also is also active in her community through her children’s school and was able to release her first book in 2018, so we can all learn about some time management from her! We talk about her coaching practice, her work helping women recover from sexual trauma, her book, and much more! Find Chante on social media: Website: https://www.chantedent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanté-dent-07b46b226 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantedent/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_WXSCNzT5wse4-Tbpv17g A huge thank you to the Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar; The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood; and Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach for sponsoring this podcast!

January 9, 202451 min

Make It Count Unboxing with Ivy Perez

In this episode of 'Building a Leadership Mindset' podcast, the host introduces special guest, Ivy Perez, who receives the inaugural 'Make It Count' award from BOMB Global, an organization worth looking to inspire leadership growth in women. The host explores the community's aim to collaborate and support each other's mental, personal, and professional growth. To illustrate this, Ivy Perez shares her unique leadership journey and talks about a five-day mini-course she has designed aimed at shifting mindset to unlock potential. She discusses the importance of the community in offering a platform for women to gain experience and recognize their value. The host emphasizes that all community members, regardless of their business level, are given an equal opportunity to shine and grow. A huge thank you to the Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar; The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood; and Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach for sponsoring this podcast!

January 5, 20241 hr 5 min

O&A Collaborative Mastering Media & Brand Strategy

In this educational and insightful episode of "Building a Leadership Mindset," host Nicky Cuesta welcomes an impressive panel of industry experts: Juliandra Jackson, Ivy Perez, and Abigael Lague. Together, they delve into the world of brand strategy, media, mindset, and leadership from their unique industry perspectives. Opening the conversation, Nicky explores the vital role of media strategies and branding in modern businesses. She further emphasizes the importance of having a clear brand message and understanding your brand as a dynamic entity, constantly growing and evolving as your business does. Juliandra Jackson, a brand strategist and owner of a boutique media and brand agency, shares her professional insights on brand development. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your brand as a separate entity from you, its owner. She also shares illuminating analogies to better understand branding, like comparing brands to coffee shops - where each has its unique style, appeal, and target audience. Ivy Perez, a health and wellness advocate, shares her personal branding journey. She challenges listeners to consider their unique value proposition when it comes to branding, suggesting that we need to focus not just on the visual presentation but also on the feelings and impact our brands create in our audience's minds. Lastly, Abigael Lague, a commercial photographer, talks about the importance of visual identity branding and the need to ensure it aligns with a company's mission, vision, and values. She elaborates on the importance of considering your audience when crafting your messaging and challenges the idea of simply following trends when branding. This episode is a must-listen if you're either in the nascent stages of building a brand or looking to refine and evolve an existing one. The expert insights from Juliandra, Ivy, and Abigael provide practical advice that is easy to implement regardless of your brand's stage of development. The conversation is not only insightful but also lively, dynamic, and real - making for an engaging and informative listen. A huge thank you to the Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar; The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood; and Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach for sponsoring this podcast!

January 2, 202445 min

Raising the Voice: Giving a Hand to Those in Need, with Maritza Guridy

Maritza Guridy is, above everything a wife and mother of 5 (3 biological and 2 adopted children). She holds a degree in Business Administration and has one of the most unique backgrounds, having served as a Community Advocacy Manager, Bilingual Resource Parent Coordinator, PA Delegate/Council Member, and Deputy Director of Parent Power and Outreach, amongst other things. In short, one of the most community-involved persons I’ve ever met. She is dedicated to advocating for the education of children and their parents, always speaking for those who can’t speak for themselves. And when I learned about what she does and her story I just knew she had to be a guest on Building A Leadership Mindset. We talk about her story, her projects involving her community and her children, how the future looks for her, and much more! ‌Find Maritza on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritza-guridy-8ab931121/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTw6rlUm0hpyS_gLuX4lsw ‌A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast happen! Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar: https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/findpatrickrood_dlss-financialplanning-finacialeducation-activity-7114796721544536065-FPrt Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach: https://www.facebook.com/BreatheCapitalPlanning

December 22, 202345 min

Growing Online: Maximizing Your Social Media Presence, with Noah Morris

Noah Morris is a very talented and seasoned social media and marketing expert. He has specialized in turning long-form content, like a podcast or series episode, and adapting it to a shorter format to be used in social media or direct marketing. Being a person with principles of transparency, integrity and spiritualism, brands just love him and keep coming back to him for advice and consulting on podcasts and other forms of long content. We talk about his consulting business, the rest of the work he does through TevahMedia, some of the most interesting projects he has worked on, and much more! Find Noah on social media: Website: https://tevahmedia.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomor714/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomor714/ A huge thank you to the Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar; The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood; and Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach for sponsoring this podcast!

December 19, 202350 min

Some Help for the Journey: Visualizing Who You Want to Become, with Judith Diaz

Judith Diaz is a certified life coach with an unique approach to her practice and to guiding people. For over 6 years, she has been specializing in empowerment coaching, helping people realize their self-worth and how to become who they want to be. Also a published author, Judith brings together a compassionate nature with the ability to connect with people, regardless of their age or gender, leaving a positive and lasting impression on every person she meets. We talk about her practice, her book and the experience of publishing it, the struggles that she has encountered on her own journey, and much more! Find Judith on social media: Website: https://www.sayitoutloudjiji.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-diaz-657048a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayitoutloudjiji/ A huge thank you to the Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar; The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood; and Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach for sponsoring this podcast!

December 15, 202342 min

From Bronx to Business: A Financial Empowerment Story with Yara Ortiz

Hey there, wonderful listeners! It's your host, Nicky Cuesta, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to another enlightening episode of "Building a Leadership Mindset." Today, we have an extraordinary guest, the visionary owner of Bookkeeping Consulting Services, Yara Ortiz. Get ready to be inspired as we delve into Yara's 15 years of nonprofit financial management experience and her journey from being a charter school finance director to empowering leaders with essential financial knowledge. In this episode, Yara shares her insights on building robust financial systems for nonprofits and small businesses, offering tips on increasing cash flow and making wise decisions. We'll explore her unique perspective as a proud Puerto Rican from the Bronx, New York, and discover how her passion for a balanced, fulfilling life extends beyond the world of finance. But before we dive in, a special shoutout to our incredible sponsors: Jose Escobar with the Connected Leaders Academy, Patrick Rude with the 30 Little Secret Society, and Julie and Noah with Free Capital Planning. We couldn't do this without their support! And hey, don't forget to check out our 2024 Empower to Inspire Tours—there's something amazing happening, and you don't want to miss it. Head over to www.BuildingALeadershipMindset.com to stay updated. Now, let's bring on our fabulous guest, Yara Ortiz! Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and gain valuable insights into building a leadership mindset

December 12, 202354 min

Adding Value: Securing your Financial Future with Fico Martinez

Fico Martinez, besides being a husband, father and a US Army veteran, has also developed a career as a business coach through his company “Growing by Adding Value”. He specializes in helping visionary entrepreneurs level up and secure their finances for the future. We talk about his life and background as part of the army, how he pivoted and started his practice, the next step for him and his business, and much more! Find Fico on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/federicoii.martinez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicoiimartinez/ A huge thank you to the Connected Leaders Academy by Jose Escobar; The Dirty Little Secret Society by Patrick Rood; and Breathe Capital Planning by Julie Loughlin & Noah Fehrenbach for sponsoring this podcast!