Doing Awesome

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Welcome to the sonic realm of "Doing Awesome" – a space where dedication meets passion, innovation meets perseverance, and where every tale resonates with the symphony of success. This is not just a podcast; it's a curated journey across the world's varied landscapes of professionalism, creativity, and life. Every episode brings to the fore personalities who've carved their niches, disrupting the status quo and setting unparalleled standards in their respective arenas. From the resilient entrepreneur who saw opportunity amidst chaos, to the artist whose brush strokes tell tales of dedication; from the healthcare professional whose touch heals souls, to the tech innovator building the unimaginable — "Doing Awesome" delves into the intricate tapestry of their lives, weaving stories of failures, resilience, breakthroughs, and triumphs. What drives a person to excellence? Is it ambition, passion, or sheer will? Or is it a unique concoction of all? "Doing Awesome" seeks to answer this and more, as it unravels the behind-the-scenes of success stories. We're here not just to celebrate the end achievements, but also to spotlight the journey — the late nights, the early mornings, the moments of doubt, and the epiphanies. This is not your typical interview podcast. It's an expedition into the heart of human potential. Through intimate conversations, we aim to inspire our listeners, igniting the spark that prompts a thought – "What's my version of awesome?" And as we chronicle these extraordinary journeys, we invite you to join us in celebrating the human spirit, its tenacity, and the myriad ways it manifests its magnificence. Come, be a part of this odyssey, and let's venture into the realm of the remarkable, only on "Doing Awesome." Your dose of inspiration, motivation, and a testament to the boundless capabilities of humanity awaits.

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March 5, 202446 min

How Energy Will Help You Pursue What You Love

Eric Olah-Reiken, co-founder of UniTru, discusses the inspiration behind his platform that connects high school students with university students for an unfiltered perspective on college life. Eric emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in providing valuable information to students. He also highlights the role of networking and community in his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode Eric also shares his approach to work-life balance and prioritizing time with family and friends. And finally Eric shares what he believes living an awesome life is all about and how he does it every single day.Website: https://www.theunitru.com/Social: @the_unitruThis episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

February 13, 202443 min

Content is King But Analytics are the Queen

Aaron Eisman, a social media expert and founder of his own social media agency, discusses his career journey and the evolution of sports social media. He shares insights on the importance of analytics, strategies for going viral, and the impact of social media on athletes and building brands. Aaron emphasizes the significance of building and maintaining relationships, the role of mentors in personal and professional growth, and the need to disconnect from technology. He also highlights the importance of making a positive impact and giving back to the world. This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

January 30, 202441 min

Why Health and Weight Loss Isn't About What You Give Up

On this week's episode of the Doing Awesome Podcast we're joined by certified women's health coach and registered dietician Brigitte Zeitlin. Brigitte discusses why the biggest mistake that people make in their diet and weight loss goals is focusing on what they're taking out instead of what they're putting in. She discusses her career change and journey as an entrepreneur and also talks about what living an awesome life means to her. You can learn more about Brigitte by going to her website at https://bznutritionny.com/ and follow her on social media @brigittezeitlinrd This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

January 23, 202438 min

Listen For The Mustnts

In this conversation of the Doing Awesome Podcast, Steve and Kevin Cape discuss various topics, including company culture, performance, relationships, mentors, and living an awesome life. They also share their love for Waffle House and the importance of being true to oneself. Kevin emphasizes the importance of understanding one's why and following one's desires. He believes that everyone is perfect just the way they are and encourages individuals to pursue what truly brings them joy and satisfaction.TakeawaysCompany culture is about how everyone behaves when they are not being supervised.Performance and productivity should be aligned with one's personal goals and values.Building relationships based on authenticity and truth is essential.Mentors can be individuals whose ideas resonate with and inspire you.Living an awesome life means listening to your inner desires and taking steps towards them.This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

January 16, 202447 min

Betting on Yourself and Your Ideas

On this episode of the Doing Awesome podcast, Steve is joined by Gino Donati, founder of BetOpenly who shares his journey into the sports gambling industry and the creation of his peer-to-peer betting platform. He discusses the disadvantages of traditional bookmakers and the future of sports gambling, highlighting the need for peer-to-peer betting and why it helps save people money. Gino also talks about the challenges he faced in building the platform and the importance of relationships and mentors in his life. He emphasizes the value of finding a profession that aligns with one's skills and the importance of considering multiple perspectives when forming opinions. And we also get into some NFL playoff discussion and why the Four Hour Workweek isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

January 9, 202438 min

How To Align Yourself with The Right People

Do you know the type of people you want to be around? In this episode of the Doing Awesome Podcast, Vincent Ferrer joins the show to talk about his journey as an attorney and not only how he goes about networking, but how he goes about networking and connecting the right people. This episode will change the way you think about networking and really help you understand the importance of building good relationships. This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

January 2, 202455 min

Why You Can Work Harder Than You Think

On this episode of the Doing Awesome Podcast we are joined by Chris Zaccherio, also known as I'm Your Guy For Life. Chris is someone who has only known hard work since he was in high school and on this episode we talk about his work ethic as an athlete and how that carried over into his professional life, we talk about what lead him to New Orleans and we also talk about the importance of mentors, books and keeping relationships going even when you haven't spoken to someone in awhile. This is an episode that will show you that if you think you're working hard, you can probably work harder than you think. This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

December 19, 202348 min

The Power of Treating People Well

Treating people well is a superpower! You never know what any type of relationship can lead to, and when you treat everyone well good things will happen. Our guest Adam Donaldson talks about this on the latest episode of Doing Awesome. Adam started his career in the early days of Bleacher Report, moved on to Notre Dame for a while and is now back in New York City with JMI Sports. He shares his story with us, how he's grown and how he thinks about the way he treats people. This is an episode of Doing Awesome that you won't want to miss. This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

December 12, 202346 min

Building Long-Term Solutions to Live Your Best Life

Robert LaRocca is the owner of LaRocca Fitness on Staten Island, NY. His journey actually started as a paint salesman but COVID would end up giving him the push that he needed to start his own training business and eventually open up his own gym. Robert shares his story about going through the hardest year of his life, building long-term solutions on the gym that people will be able to sustain and why it's never too late to chase your dreams. This episode will provide you with tons of insights and motivation as he shows you what it's like to get hit and bounce back to success. This episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.

December 5, 20231 hr 3 min

How To Go From Zero to a Million Views with Felipe Fontes

Felipe Fontes is a member of the Caps Off Podcast that has taken the sports world by storm in a very short period of time by leveraging social media content to promote their show. How do they do it? They plan their social hooks before recording their podcasts, mix in hot takes, mix in some entertainment and they've built their recipe for success. Felipe is also an aspiring entrepreneur who helps people who want to grow their podcasts. He's building his own business while also keeping up with his 9 to 5 and continues to grow each and every day. This episode will show you what it takes to become successful in the sports media industry and also show you what it means to go after something your really want. Tune in for this episode of Doing Awesome. Are you a business owner looking to bring in more leads using organic content? Get our free e-book on the 7 Ways Organic Content Can Bring In More Leads today!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/QBul73vThis episode is brought to you by Xeroshoes. Foot pain? It might be as simple as you're wearing the wrong shoes. Get yours today by going to https://xeroshoes.com/go/doingawesome and say goodbye to foot pain.