Relaunch - Never Give Up On Your Possibilities

She's performed with Cher, Pink, Janet Jackson, John Cougar Mellencamp, Lenny Kravitz, and is currently on tour with Toto and Michael McDonald. The amazing Jenny Douglas Foote joins us on the show to share her tipping-point, one more try moment. Jenny's backstory >>> Swaying and weaving back and forth to whatever beat was available, as a toddler, she was rocking the crib. With an unquestionable love for music, performance, and dance, it was woven into her DNA. Harnessing the passion she felt and the abilities she developed, she entered a contest and recital around age 13. With her mom in the audience and all eyes on her (you probably know what happened next), she froze. That terrifying event (at least for me it would be), along with other false-starts and set-backs she'll explain on the show, caused her dream to be deferred. Not deleted.    Follow Jenny on Twitter and Facebook.

Serial entrepreneur, host of Men seeking Tomahawks , and Podcast Movement co-founder, Dan Franks joins us on the show to share how he took his conference idea, raised money through crowd funding and a Kickstarter campaign, and turned it into a national conference that continues to outgrow venues and organizer expectations. And, it's still a few days away. Dan also shares a productivity tip that has helped him steer away from the entrepreneurial fear of time away from family and talks about the validity of vulnerability.  If podcasting is a possibility for your business ReLaunch! do not miss this event!!! Get your tickets and strap yourself in for an action-packed weekend. Here are just a few of the speakers and presenters for the three-day event: John Lee Dumas, Cliff Ravenscraft, Jamie Tardy, Chris Brogan, Michael O'Neal, Natalie Sisson, Michael Stelzner, and Nick Unsworth. Follow Dan on Twitter,Facebook, and get your tickets for Podcast Movement. 

Joining us on the show today is a true podcast front-runner.He took his dream of producing daily, content-rich, podcasts, and turned it into a seven-figure media machine. He is the go-to guy when it comes to CREATING - GROWING - MONETIZING a podcast. If you're not familiar with his show, Entrepreneur on Fire, it is a must, for up-and-coming, aspiring go-getters, game-changers, and world dominators. John Lee Dumas is back on ReLaunch! to share the key ingredient (two actually) that helped him turn a sparse list of contacts into a stadium filled with fans, followers, and students.  Think podcasting might be for you? Check out John's no-strings attached complimentary webinar, to decide for yourself.   Two game-changing ideas you can use immediately The power of F.O.C.U.S. The incredible importance of an AVATAR. (John explains both on the show.) Podcasting points covered The podcast App is set to go native on all iPhones. In 2015, major car manufactures will have podcast-ready equipment installed. The majority

Business strategist and PR expert Lauren Anderson, joins us on the show to share a handful of ideas and practical tips that will help us find our entrepreneurial voice.  Jumpstart? Get Lauren's book - MO! Live with momentum, motivation, and moxie  Ideas and insights Lauren shares Doing something different doesn’t mean leaving EVERYTHING behind.  Listen to what trusted sources say about you and ask them “Why?” – a great way to learn about your strength. Keep “in touch” with your past relationships while making new connections. When making a transition, “ease out slowly”. Lauren’s recommended reading – Thriving on Chaos, Jumpstart your Customer Service, and any book by Ken Blanchard. Follow Lauren on Facebook and visit her site.  

Driven, ambitious, and successful in their careers, by pop culture standards, they had it made. However, on the inside, their marriage was at a low point. With nothing left to talk about but office politics and the maintenance of life, the bottom had all but fallen out. World travelers, authors, and hosts of Married with Luggage, Warren and Betsy Talbot join us on the show and share what they did to get grounded, fix their marriage and live their dream life. Their approach - "Say 'yes' to everything. The world will open up its opportunities."  Think it's impossible to live abroad? Read their story and decide for yourself.  Married with Luggage Get the conversation started.  Figure out the daily cost of a dream life. It's not as much as you might think.  Follow Warren, Betsy on Twitter, Facebook, and visit their site.

Many authors have spoken about the importance of forgiveness and the act of forgiving others, regardless of the injustice or crime committed. And, while the concept makes sense in our head, it often gets lost somewhere before it gets to the heart. Our guest, writer, speaker, and courage-crafter, Di Riseborough, has put together the blueprint for helping us know what to do to make the connection.  If this is where you are, try this book - Forgiveness: How to let go when it still hurts Di's backstory >>> Frankly, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have shown the same strength of character that she did. She was on the recovering end of her grandmother's murder; a murder by a family member. Getting by the best she could, she finally realized, that she had never allowed herself to fully grieve the loss. Her breakthrough came through a live event she attended. For one of the first times in her life, she dropped her defenses and allowed others to see her cry As you might imagine, for her, it opened wide the floodgates of aw

When he was just 21 years old, he started a business with his brother Scott, which they built to over $20 million in annual revenue. Since that time, he has developed over 500 sales managers globally, with sales and leadership in 37 countries. Author, speaker, and incredible storyteller, Ty Bennett,  joins us on the show to share a key idea for how to stop fear paralysis. He also talks about how to handle naysayers. Need a boost in your presentation and speaking skills?                                           Read these books by Ty - The Power of Influence and The Power of Storytelling  Ty's backstory >>> Although he experienced financial success relatively early in his professional life, like many entrepreneurs, there remained a tug within his spirit; the thought that there is more to life than business and P and L sheets. When he made the decision to shift his role to focus on a speaking career, even the mentor who helped him build his earlier business warned him and flat-out told him "no". While Ty knew

On the show is the host of one of today's hottest podcasts, shaped and designed for the woman entrepreneur - Biz Chix Podcast. She is also the co-founder of ScheduleMax - an automated piece of scheduling heaven, perfect for podcasters, coaches, doctors, and appointment-driven businesses. Podcaster and entrepreneur Natalie Eckdahl joins in to share specific steps that helped her, recover after a breakup, rebuild and ReLaunch! her relationships and business. She also shares three incredible productivity tips.  Natalie's back story >>> Driven and incredibly ambitious, she was on the fast-track in multiple areas - out of college at age 20 with a graduate degree that followed shortly thereafter, a husband with a thriving law practice, and a daughter by age 29. That all came to a screeching halt when her marriage "blew up". In an instant, she was a single mom, without a job, weighed down by mixed messages and unknown outcomes. Eager to learn and grow (or maybe it was just a survival mechanism), she reached out for

Joining us on the show, is Scott McKain, Hall of Fame speaker and author of some of the best business books around, including "Create Distinction" - named by thirty major newspapers as one of the “Ten Best Business Books” of the year. Scott McKain shares how unexpected, personal loss and financial devastation, forced him into a must-do professional ReLaunch! What he learned about distinction, creating value, and delivering results were the game-changers he needed.  Three must-have business books for your library: Create Distinction, All Business is Show Business, and his most recent, 7 Tenets of Taxi Terry.  Scott's back story >>> It happened not long after his wife left her corporate job. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and after a courageous battle, she passed. Unfortunately, since she left her job, the McKains were without medical coverage and, in the fight, completely fried what was once a healthy nest egg. Alone, and in many ways, starting over, Scott's business ReLaunch! focus, was no longer on be

She was about halfway done writing her book proposal when three compounding events turned her world upside down - her father passed away after a short, two-month fight with cancer, her mom went into a coma, and on Christmas Eve, her now ex-husband, let her know that he had he lost all their money and was leaving her for a stripper. Seriously??? A stripper??? Forced to sell her home, she was broadsided by the choices someone else made and had no choice but to ReLaunch! out of necessity and survival. Humorist and author Lee Gaitan joins us on the show to share how she made it through a midlife tragedy and found humor in the mess she was thrust into. Need a laugh? Get Lee's book, My Pineapples went to Houston, and find humor in plans gone outrageously awry.  Two of the AHA! moments Lee shares She realized that pushing through the book writing process would help her find hope and healing (she learned the value of vulnerability); Recovery and rebuilding happens moment by moment.  Her ReLaunch! advice  Ask f

On the show is mobile APP developer and creator of “Podcasting” - the interactive, high-touch, high-content online magazine, specifically for podcasters. Nurse, turned entrepreneur, Drew Griffin joins the conversation to share the two main reasons he left the "security" of nursing, to enter uncharted, sink-or-swim waters. Drew's back story >>>  After 25 years as a wound care specialist, the father of three, had become traumatized by what he saw. With an ongoing interest in technology, coupled with  the mounting frustration with health care, he knew what he needed to do, but just didn't know exactly how. Knowing that he was called to touch the lives of more than he could, within a traditional hospital or clinic setting, he put his research and learning to work. And, once his APP hit the 10,000 download mark, he knew he was on to something that would help him bypass borders and regulations and make a significant difference. Download the Podcasting Magazine APP and see what all the buzz is about. Two AHA! moment

It was an incredible defining moment for her - Wrapped in a Mink coat once belonging to her step mom, and clutching a bottle her roommate had left behind, she drank herself down to a tear-soaked crawl. Lonely, desperate, and in pain, she managed to wipe away the sobs of people, experiences, and opportunities missed, found her footing, and chose to stand on a new perspective; one in which she would no longer hide-out, play small, or not go all-out. Her new way of thinking has paid off for her BIG time - she's gone from assistant, to VP, to business owner, to bestselling author. The gracious and courageous Libby Gill joins us to share an empowering and practical ReLaunch! idea for knowing what to do next.  Two incredible books by Libby You Unstuck: Mastering the new rules of risk-taking in work and life and Traveling Hopefully: How to lose your family baggage and jumpstart your life Five ReLaunch! ideas she expands on Clarify the vision (Use 18 months as a timeframe). Choose love over fear. Give yourself permi

It was an intense, high-stakes, stare-down, when they first locked eyes. She caught his gaze and refused to look away as armed guards ushered Saddam into the courtroom. He was the first to break the silence, yelling out a guttural, death-sentence command, that was answered with only laughter, as his words no longer had meaning or consequences attached to them. (He used to have people killed for staring at him.) Colonel Jill Morgenthaler (RET) joins us on the show to share how she was able to keep the faith, stay confident, and transition from high-alerts and split-second timing, to Ted Talks and paid speaking engagements.  By the way, after her military and government career ended, she was pretty much an unemployable, entrepreneurial, 50ish, new recruit. Colonel Jill shares her first steps as a new speaker: What she did to improve her stage presence; How she handled the naysayers; To whom she reached out; Where her confidence and first gigs came from. Front-line managers and trail-blazers, this book will he

13 years ago, in just a quick few seconds, Dr. Wolf's life was turned on its head. A go-kart accident left him paralyzed from the waist down and as he explains on the show, took him from "the top of the mountain, to the bottom of the valley". He had a beautiful wife, ambitious kids, and one of the busiest OB/GYN practices in southeastern Michigan. Like many people who lose the ability or the opportunity to do the work they cherish, he felt like his identity had been removed. Author David Wolf joins us on the show to share the life-changing message of "The Gift is You" and to help us understand why he wouldn't change a thing. Three of Dr. Wolf's AHA! moments Your occupation does not define who you are. People remember the little things you do. (He received 1,700 cards, letters, and stories during his hospital stay. Your fight, can be the difference-maker for others. Know someone who's searching for meaning or recovering from a tragic life event? Send them The Gift is You. Visit Dr. Wolf on Facebook, Twitter,

His first big audition wasn't just a no-go, as he explains on the show, he "failed so miserably". Still, because he was clear on what he wanted, he learned through his own trials, trips, and tense moments, how to turn them into game-changing, learning opportunities. And learn he did. In fact, he learned his way all the way from the local band scene to international stages and venues. He's played the skins for Tina Turner, Pink, and is currently on tour with the one and only Cher. A trifecta of entertainment within himself, the amazing Mark Schulman joins us and shares three essentials for top performers. Need some new tricks for your sticks? Check out Mark's how-to-do-it guide - A Day in the Recording Studio Two A-HA! moments Mark Schulman shares on the show How you experience the "now" is how you control the future. How to turn a double negative into a one positive goal.  The advice he would give to his younger self Don't just hear. Listen.  Follow Mark Schulman on Facebook, Twitter, and visit his site.

Working in the restaurant, co-owned with her husband, things moved so fast, she didn't have time to think. Not realizing she had grown addicted to the stress of constant knee-jerk reaction and motion. Once she left the business, she found herself spiritually restless, uneasy, and ready to reconnect with herself. Not knowing any better (no formal training or advanced  degree), she picked up her first paintbrush at age 40. And, since that time, she has not only found her own inner artist, she has helped many others find theirs. As she explains on the show, she doesn't teach people how to paint, she helps people experience their own artistic awakening. Artist and author Dorsey McHugh joins us to talk about self discovery, fears, and all things artsy. Also, she talks about the wonderful and insightful book ,she co-authored with Joanne Miller: the recently released, Be your Finest Art. An important part of the conversation, that needs to be mentioned, is that Dorsey never said to herself: "I want to be an art te

Can a diagnosis of cancer be a blessing? Listen to the show and decide for yourself. Carolyn's back story >>> She was fully engaged - living in San Francisco on a fast-paced, entrepreneurial ride to success. Then, when her father fell ill, she moved across the country to care for her aging parents. Two years after the move, she would receive a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. Now, in a less familiar location, with a west coast business that didn't work in the east, she faced a variety of ReLaunches! Serial entrepreneur Carolyn Akel joins us on the show to share how she was able to change careers, start a new business, slow down her life and lifestyle, and focus on family, health, and relationships. She also gives three solid ideas for how to do it.  Two Big Drawbacks As she shares on the show, for a long time, she was stuck in her head; She was resentful and resisted the cross-country transition. One of her biggest entrepreneurial and personal challenges (Isn't it true for all of us?) Understanding who she really

After retiring early from the Army, like a lot of corporate veterans, he simply didn't know what he should do next. After all, he had been following orders for just about all of his working life. After testing the health, weight loss, and self-improvement waters, he decided to chart his entrepreneurial course for opportunities in that direction. Transplanting his family to a new town, he put together two key pieces of the business-building puzzle that helped him to not only sell-out his first live event, it put him on the map. Founder of The Prescott Adventure Boot Camp for Women, fitness coach Sgt. Steve Rosen (the go-to guy for helping women take control of their health), joins us on the show to explain how he was able to ramp-up his influence and expertise to get fast business traction. Tired of your own excuses? Get a blueprint for dropping weight and getting in shape? Get a copy of Sgt. Steve's book - Operation Motivation. How he decided on the focus for his business He asked himself what he would do

She had a hard time wrapping her head around the idea of turning her "passion for fashion" into anything more than a fantasy. So, for the first part of her working life, she choose the safer route, and made her living as a seamstress. The idea of getting paid to shop, was just not part of her everyday thinking. As one girlfriend trip to the mall led to another, it was obvious to many that she had an eye for detail and a flair for style. Her companions would often say to her, “You can really charge for that.” On the show, fashion consultant Lori Wynne joins the conversation to share how she was able to walk away from what she knew, plan for the life she wanted, and step into what she loved. Fashion with Flair is now in its 10th year. Books that made a remarkable difference in her transition: The Bible and The Secret. Her entrepreneurial turning point: When she realized that she wasn’t just a mom and had value to offer. Biggest entrepreneurial challenge: She had to learn how to market and network effectively. I

She had the victim mentality down pat. She was convinced that she was dealt a bad hand, spiraling into a web of self-pity and poor decision making that left her tangled-up, homeless, and unemployable. While she was reading good books and had a coach that flat-out told her - "Your attitude sucks," it took a shift in her own belief system, before it "struck home". Recently having celebrated her 60th birthday, and showing zero signs of slowing down, the no-nonsense, common sense, business coach, Kathleen Gage, joins the conversation to share how she systematized her business, made a lot of money, helped countless people, and carved out time for friends, family, and fun. Here's a simple way to get started. Get Kathleen's Kindle book and go - Power up for Profits: The smart woman's guide to online marketing Just had to mention this: After giving him one "but" after another, Kathleen's coach finally said to her - The only "but" you need is the one you sit on.  Four pieces of advice Kathleen would give her young