139: Know that a Brighter Day is Possible through Music with Donovan Holden, Recording Artist & Songwriter
Donovan Holden enjoys putting the music into the world knowing that people will hear his voice and feel his spirit. He loves getting the feedback from his listeners. He comes from a south Florida musical background and started writing songs in junior high school and has continued throughout the years. He loves to write music and started using samples and digital instruments to write and produce Blues Rock/R&B Jazz music. Since then he has released two albums, produced by Patty Sanders. What makes Donovan Holden different? Aside from his passion towards music, his harmonic imagination and his way of using more interesting chord changes are what sets him apart from the other songwriters.
134: Create Space for Magic to Happen in Your Business with Noam Kotucki, Founder of HIR Transcenders
Noam Kotucki creates spaces for magic to happen. He does this through his coaching practice where he has already coached over 25,000 people lead more purpose driven lives. Among his successes, he helped fellow entrepreneur, Patryk Wezowski raise over $500,000 in startup funds in less than two months, and supported Ether Perel deliver the 30th most viewed TED Talk. As a university dropout, he has surprised himself when his first book became required reading at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, earning the UK Business Speaker of the Year runner up award, and receiving an honorary degree in Business from Hofstra University.
128: Let Queerly Health Give You Life This Pride Season with Co-Founder + CEO Derrick Reyes
Derrick Reyes is the Co-Founder and CEO of Queerly Health. Queerly Health is an online marketplace of LGBTQ+ culturally responsive health and wellness providers, telehealth capabilities, and concierge health services. With a background in LGBTQ+ health, education, and social services, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Derrick knows firsthand how difficult it is for LGBTQ+ people to access basic health related services. They also deeply understand digital health’s potential to create some much needed change.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility: A Profile of Trans & Non-Binary Entrepreneurs
In honor of celebrating Trans Day of Visibility, I wanted to highlight some of the many incredible transgender and non-binary entrepreneurs. Over the past 16 months, I have had the pleasure of interviewing some of these incredible out bosses, and on this very special day, I encourage you do give each one of these episodes a listen, especially if you’re seeking inspiration to lead a more authentic, self-actualized life, or if you’re trying to create a business that aligns with your life’s purpose. I promise you’ll walk away inspired to live a life where you can be your authentic selves 100% of the time. After listening to some of these incredible episodes, consider reading through a post I wrote on a few years ago about the intersections of being transgender and an entrepreneur.
Show Host Notes: "Building a Movement of Inspired Out Bosses"
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