Just Get Started Podcast

Episode 129 features the Founders of Girls Mentorship LLC, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances and they share their story of why they are on a mission to help teenage girls with mentorship to help guide them on a path to happiness.Find Jill & Mary Online:Website: www.girlsmentorship.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsmentorship/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduf5N-f0jdzFw6-HufEGaA?view_as=subscriberFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Girls-Mentorship-115822946914962TikTok: Girls MentorshipAbout Jill & Mary:Jill Petersen is an experienced coach and former leader at Lululemon for nearly a decade. Her superpower lies within connecting and building trust quickly to overcome self-doubt and help people find their greatness. Jill holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Communication) and (Mass Communication) from Arizona State University, as well as receiving a certificate in Mindfulness Leadership. She is Yoga Alliance, a 200-hour certified yoga and mindfulness teacher. Jill is the Co-Fou

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into how I've recognize the importance of sleep and how I created my own bedtime routine in order to provide me with the sleep performance that would help be the catalyst to the rest of my performance throughout the day.Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear if you all have a routine, morning or evening, and how it has been a benefit for you.Youtube video link to the Joe Rogan Experience Episode #1109 with Dr. Matthew WalkerLink to his book "Why We Sleep" - https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podca

Episode 128 features one of my lifelong friends, Ryan McGuire. Ryan is a talented graphic designer (creator of the Just Get Started Podcast graphics!), world traveler, and host of the new Podcast, The Pursuit of Happiness. Ryan has been a tremendous positive in my life and I am proud to see him continue to tackle new challenges and press the status quo on where he wants to take this life.Find Ryan Online:Website: www.ryanmcguiredesigns.comLinkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/rmmcguireInstagram: @Ryan_m_mcguireInstagram: @ThePursuitofHappinessPodcastAbout Ryan:I’m a graphic designer, own my own business with design and I am the host of the Podcast, The Pursuit of Happiness. podcast host. I love to experience new things like to travel the world and go to fun and interesting places like Iceland, Alaska, and Banff.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world chec

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into how Procrastination has played a role in my life and recognizing it and putting guidelines in place to help manage it have been impactful in recent years.Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear if you all deal with procrastination........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 127 features Ben Bradbury, a brilliant young entrepreneur, Podcast Host, and Content Strategist.Ben's 5 step process to start leveraging Empathetic Communication - https://www.benbradbury.com/blog/empathetic-communicationFind Ben Online:Website: https://www.benbradbury.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbradbury/Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbradbury/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHj9v7pZPU5tAYWVodvlqqAAbout Ben:Ben Bradbury is obsessed with empowering Founders to connect with their customers through empathetic communication. He’s worked with public company CEOs, venture-backed startups, and Amazon-bestselling book launch to create astute messages that connect with the audience's hearts and heads. Ben was previously Head of Operations at Glisser, leading the team's New York Office to their first-ever profitable quarter. He's currently based in the UK after living in Bali for most of 2019 and has a degree in History from the Unive

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into how I've recognize the importance of practice, and different types of practice, that can help fuel your passions and push your business or projects forward. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear how you all practice and try to improve your craft.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 126 features Tisha Marie Pelletier who is the Chief Experience Officer of Tisha Marie Enterprises inspiring entrepreneurs to get out of their own headspace and make their vision happen through business mentoring, professional speaking, personal brand building, her online course the Startup Entrepreneur Academy, a Startup Business Grant, and her live events.Check out her Personal Brand Building Course -> Sign up here - http://personalbrandbuilderchallenge.com/ Find Tisha Online:Website: http://tishamarie.comLinkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/tishamariepelletierInstagram: http://instagram.com/tishamarieofficialYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXCeuuIM5vTHPEpzMrbXhwFacebook: http://facebook.com/tishamarieenterprisesAbout Tisha:Tisha Marie Pelletier is best known as the authentic girl with a touch of badass by her peers. She is the chief experience officer of Tisha Marie Enterprises inspiring entrepreneurs to get out of their own headspace and make their vision happen through business ment

The One Mic Sessions are back and this time I dive into how I've tried to recapture my focus after getting sidetracked back in the summer and hopefully it helps others on their journey to a happier life.Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear what you are focused on.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 125 features Dr. Harvey Castro, Emergency Medical Doctor and President & Co-Founder of Trusted ER.Find Dr. Castro OnlineWebsite: www.harveycastromd.infoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveycastromdTwitter: www.twitter.com/harveycastromdYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVZVspkibK5hGbGdiLpNNBgTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@harveycastromdFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/HarveyCastroMD/About Dr. CastroDr. Harvey Castro was born in NY and raised in Queens, New York. His first job was delivering the New York Times. At age 16, he started his first business selling vitamins. He joined the US Army and was a dental assistant to help pay for college. He attended Texas A&M graduated with a BS/BA in Biomedical Science and Political Science. He went to Medical School at UTMB, Galveston Texas. He began writing books for other medical students as a form to help pay for his medical books. He went to Emergency Medicine Residency in Bethlehem, Pa. He started his own Heart vitamin company. His first job wa

Episode 124 features Adam Mendler, the CEO of the Veloz Group and the host of the Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast.Find Adam Online:Website: www.adammendler.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammendler/Instagram: @adammendlerTwitter: @adammendlerAbout Adam:Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries: Beverly Hills Chairs, the leading seller of refurbished Herman Miller Aeron chairs in the country; Custom Tobacco, a one-of-a-kind e-commerce platform where customers can create fully customized, private-label cigars in real-time; and Veloz Solutions, a technology consulting and software development practice. Adam is also a nationally acclaimed thought leader, writer and speaker on topics including leadership, entrepreneurship and management. Adam is the creator and host of the podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where each week he goes one on one with one of the most successful people in the country on how they got to the top and how l

Episode 123 features Advisor, Investor, & Speaker, Brandon Green. Brandon is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the Keller Williams Capital Properties real estate organization in 2006 and together with his partners built it into a regional network of several offices and $2 billion in annual sales.Find Brandon Online:Website: www.brandongreen.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongreen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandongreennowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonagreen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandongreennow About Brandon:Brandon is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the Keller Williams Capital Properties real estate organization in 2006 and together with his partners built it into a regional network of several offices and $2 billion in annual sales.Brandon is now focused on rebuilding small businesses in America by investing in and advising entrepreneurs. He believes by embracing the challenges that have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic we

Episode 122 features Alexa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Life Unfiltered with Alexa and the Founder of the Be Fearless Summit.Find Alexa Online:Website: https://www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexa_curtis/Be Fearless Summit: https://www.instagram.com/befearlesssummit/About Alexa:Born and raised in small-town Mansfield, Connecticut, Alexa Curtis knew she was different. She didn’t fit into the “normal social mold.” When she entered middle school, all the bullying she endured led her to need an outlet to escape. In 2011, at just 12 years old, she started a fashion blog; A Life in the Fashion Lane. It became a platform for her to express her feelings around everything relating to teens, body image, and mental health.As Curtis evolved as a person, her blog naturally shifted from fashion to discussing sensitive topics that teens and young adults face every day. A Life in the Fashion Lane was changed to Life Unfiltered with Alexa Curtis and became a lifest

Episode 121 features Founder & CEO of Ignite 360, Rob Volpe, who shares his winding journey from wanting to be an Executive in Television to Founding a company built around Empathy and helping organizations around their consumer strategy.Find Rob Online:Website: www.ignite-360.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe/ Instagram: @i360sparksAbout Rob:Rob founded Ignite 360 to deliver actionable strategy, grounded in meaningful consumer insights, presented through story and creative ways that drive results. As CEO, he leads a team of insights, strategy, and creative professionals serving the world’s leading brands across a range of industries.Rob is recognized as a thought leader in the role of empathy in marketing and the workplace. He frequently talks on the topic, is cited in media, and writes about building and applying empathy. He’s finishing his first book, everyday Americans, which explores his own journey to an empathetic understanding of Americans through his ethnographic work. Rob liv

Episode 120 features John Colaneri, a Designer, Developer, Children's Book Author, and One of the Cousins on HGTV's Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call, and Cousins Undercover as well as becoming regular special guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Rachael Ray Show.Find John Online:Website: www.johncolaneri.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-colaneri-72a6b413/Twitter: @colanerijohnInstagram: @colanerijohnFacebook: @johncolaneriTVAbout John:In addition to being one of The Cousins on HGTV, John Colaneri stands out as a dynamic business maven in his own right. You've already seen the New Jersey native beef up and bolster homes across the U.S. with his cousin and best bud Anthony Carrino on their multiple hit shows on HGTV. Now their latest endeavors are with the Ellen DeGeneres Digital team in launching original shows. John's journey has seen him build an extraordinary professional acumen along the way.Graduating from Penn State in 2003, he immediately entered the corporate world at Fortune 500 com

Episode 119 features Comedian and Founder of Cat Call, Brittany Brave.Find Brittany Online:Website: www.brittanybrave.comTwitter: @britbraveInstagram: @brittanybraveFacebook: www.facebook.com/brittanybravecomedyAbout Brittany:Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian seen on TBS, MTV, The Wendy Williams Show and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher's A-Plus and more. In 2019, and Brave was named Best New Talent at the NY Comedy Festival. Brittany produces the monthly shows Rock Candy Comedy at Rockwood Music Hall and Improvised Tarot, and runs Cat Call, (@wearecatcall) a platform for female events and conversation. She does all this and is still somehow only 4'11. What a crime.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako&nbs

Episode 118 features Tedx Speaker and Author of Honest to Greatness, Peter Kozodoy.Check out the honesty quiz: https://peterkozodoy.com/honestyFind Peter Online:Website: https://peterkozodoy.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkozodoy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterkozodoyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkozodoy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCysN6a0DZJEuWW6Ix-9qc-gFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterKozodoyOfficialPageMedium: https://medium.com/@PeterKozodoyAbout Peter:Peter Kozodoy is an Inc. 5000 serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and business coach who works with organizations and their leaders to help them overcome self-limiting bullsh*t and use honesty to achieve greatness. His articles on leadership and entrepreneurship have appeared in Forbes, Inc., HuffPost, PR Daily, and more. He holds a BA in economics from Brandeis University and an MBA from Columbia Business School and lives outside New York City with his wife and their spoiled dog. To strike up an honest con

Episode 117 features Co-Founder and CEO of SweatPack, Umama Kibria. I came across Umama on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List and I was excited to have her come on the Podcast to share her journey in both fitness and entrepreneurship, two of my favorite things to speak about!Find Umama Online:Website: www.sweatpack.coLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umamakibria/Twitter: twitter.co/smallstrongfitInstagram: instagram.com/smallandstrong.fitYoutube: youtube.com/smallandstrongfitTikTok: @smallandstrong.fitFacebook: facebook.com/sweatpack.coAbout Umama:Umama Kibria is passionate about connecting people through fitness. After working out at 400+ gyms and connecting with 100k+ people on social media, she founded SweatPack. SweatPack is a marketplace that connects people to group workouts and sports leagues. As a proud Forbes 30 Under 30 leader, she's building brand loyalty, traction, and impact.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justg

Episode 116 features Deborah Olatunji who is a writer, award-winning poet, activist, public speaker, and the author of Unleashing Your Innovative Genius: High School Redesigned. Connect with Deborah Online:Her Book: Unleashing Your Innovative Genius: High School Redesigned -> Link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Your-Innovative-Genius-Redesigned/dp/164137375XWebsite: www.deboraholatunji.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-olatunjiTwitter: https://twitter.com/Deb_OlatunjiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deb_olatunji/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deboraholatunji2020Medium: https://medium.com/@kdeboraholatunji About Deborah:Deborah Olatunji is a writer, award-winning poet, activist, public speaker, and the author of Unleashing Your Innovative Genius: High School Redesigned. Deborah, a seventeen-year-old rising college freshman from New Castle, Delaware, is intensely passionate about being an igniter and catalytic force in the education system. As the founder of the

Episode 115 welcomes in Vitality Coach and Author, Chana Mason, to share more about her journey and how she is helping people overcome their mental blocks to move forward and live a more happy and fulfilling life.Find Chana Online:Website: https://chanamason.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chanamasoncoaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanamasonvitalitycoach/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShiratDevorahSemFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChanaMasonGuide/About Chana:After a long journey of healing from physical and emotional trauma, I’ve dedicated my efforts to helping others not just heal, but thrive. As a Vitality Coach, I guide others to clarify an exciting vision for their lives, shift the beliefs getting in their way, creating a plan of action for manifesting their dreams, and learn the tools to get there. I offer one-on-one coaching, workshops, and retreats both in English and Spanish in Israel and the Americas. Through yoga, meditation, dance, laughter, and practical h

Episode 114 features Naturopathic Medical Doctor Dr. Erin Ellis and we speak with her about how getting and beating cancer sparked her drive to become a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and help others think differently about their health and wellness choices.Connect with Dr. Ellis Online:Website: www.drerinellis.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drerinellis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd/About Dr. EllisMy pre-doctor work-life consisted of restaurant management, bartending, and serving for nearly 20 years, but life quickly changed in my early 30s.In 2010 I was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 31. I never thought in a million years I would have been diagnosed with cancer at such a young age, but it was the turning point in my life. To say I was scared was an understatement, but it honestly was the defining moment in my life. I always wanted to be a doctor, but gave up on those dreams because I was sick of being in