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SPIN IT is a business podcast that will inspire you to see failures and obstacles as a stepping stone for success, transforming them into a new path forward, a path that you may not have seen or considered before. Whether it’s a scandal or a broken business model - obstacles are an opportunity to learn, pivot and go after your goals with a new perspective. Hosted by Stephynie Malik, award-winning Crisis Management Expert and Business Strategist, this podcast offers you advice and guidance on how difficult situations can result in successful outcomes. It’s all about how you Spin It!
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
On this very special episode of Spin It On Sports, we get an inside look into one of the most innovative businesses out there: Dugout Mugs. They are taking baseball bats and turning them into high-quality beer mugs, shot glasses and wine glasses.
Today we’re talking with marketing expert and CEO of Dugout Mugs, Kris Dehnert. Kris knew his business partner Randall Thompson had created something special when he made beer mugs out of baseball bats. So after years of owning his own media group, Kris joined Randall and they created the company, Dugout Mugs. The mugs they created are now showcased by some of the most prestigious people, players and organizations in the baseball industry.
Today, Kris talks about the challenges he faced early on with the company. He shares how his love for his job has impacted his life for the better. And he talks about the value of respecting other's time, which can really make or break your business.
Time to learn how to hit it out of the park with your business on this episode of Spin It!
If you’re still looking for some holiday gifts, Dugout Mugs is giving Spin It listeners 30% off and a FREE knob shot (just pay S&H) when they visit dugoutmugs.com/SPINIT
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:18 - Kris’ Entrepreneurial Roots
10:05 - The Rise of Dugout Mugs
14:26 - Vetting out Weaknesses
19:53 - What Traits Stand Out to Kris
22:02 - How Kris Overcomes Differences
26:47 - Kris’ Near-Death Experience
32:43 - How We Can Create Passion for Our Lives
38:06 - How Kris Measures His Success
40:48 - Dugout Challenges and Solutions
49:28 - Kris’ Biggest Obstacle Turned Opportunity
Mentioned In The Episode:
Dugout Mugs- https://dugoutmugs.com/
Kris’ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisdehnert/
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Taking control of your finances can be intimidating. But today’s guest founded a company that helps people of all ages and financial backgrounds learn to manage their finances.
Ross Gerber is a financial guru who has been investing since the ripe age of 13 when he was gifted stock in Disney and Apple. He continued his career in finance after college to become SunAmerica’s youngest million-dollar branch manager. The Great Recession of 2008 was hard on Ross and around that same time, his house also burned down. Yet, even after losing so much, Ross saw a need for more financial education, so he co-founded Gerber-Kawasaki Wealth and Management Inc. in 2010.
Today, Ross and Stephynie discuss the role confidence plays in leadership, the importance of financial literacy, and how Ross’ dedicated attitude gave him massive success in the financial world.
If you want to learn more about your finances and what it takes to truly succeed, even amid huge challenges, tune in!
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Timestamps:
0:17 - Ross’ first experiences with stocks and investing
4:47 - Ross’ childhood and upbringing in L.A.
9:17 - His band and involvement in the music industry
11:12 - How Ross gained the confidence to start SunAmerica
15:15 - How Ross grew from crises like 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis
18:00 - Ross’ views on negativity and luck
23:17 - What it was like starting an investment company after the ‘08 Recession and his house burning down
28:19 - The financial landscape during COVID-19
29:26 - What Ross has learned about working with people across all socioeconomic statuses
32:02 - Why Ross continuously succeeds in business endeavors
36:42 - The value of discomfort
39:21 - What types of soft skills Ross looks for in interviewees
41:37 - Ross’ biggest financial mistake
44:49 - Why Ross values teaching the next generation of investors
49:56 - The biggest mistake young investors make
51:18 - Ross’ biggest obstacle
53:44 - Financial advice from Ross
Mentioned in the Episode:
Gerber-Kawasaki Website: https://gerberkawasaki.com/
Ross’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-gerber/
Gerber-Kawasaki YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gerberkawasaki
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
It takes grit and tenacity to make it to the top. And it takes humbleness and perseverance to stay there. Our next guest has all of those qualities and more.
Belinda Agnew is a managing partner at both Foccus Group, a unique recruitment agency, and Enamus, a full-service marketing and branding boutique. Belinda started her career in sales selling vacuums door to door. She then quickly moved up the corporate ladder and ended up founding multiple companies including Open Education and Enamus. She also hosts the podcast Start-ups and Unicorns, where she interviews successful industry founders from all over the world.
On today's show, Belinda and Stephynie speak about how Belinda used her confidence and expansive skills set to build her companies. Belinda also dives into her childhood, and how impactful events early in her life shaped who she is today.
From selling vacuums to making millions. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
05:15 - Being the Black Sheep
12:00 - 6 Figures by 25
13:43 - What Made Belinda Agnew Stand Out
16:50 - Advice to Past Self
19:15 - Differences Between Being an Employee, Versus an Entrepreneur
23:35 - Being a Leader in Mental Health Awareness
32:20 - What Does Belinda Agnew Do?
39:03 - Lessons Learned Getting Burned
40:50 - Being a Female in a Male Dominated Industry
46:40 - Belinda Agnew Podcast
52:54 - Her 5 Year Plan
58:35 - Biggest Obstacles
Mentioned in the Episode:
Belinda’s Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/startups-and-unicorns-with-belinda-agnew/id1536721867
Belinda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindaagneworiginal/?hl=en
Belinda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaagnew/?originalSubdomain=au
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
On this episode of Spin It On Sports, we get to see how a great coach can really change the lives of the players he interacts with, both on and off the court.
Today we’re talking with George Lynch, a retired professional basketball player, drafted 12th overall in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He attended, and played, at the University of North Carolina as a small forward from 1989-1993 where he also won an NCAA Championship. George later became involved in the Historically Black College and Universities and co-founded HBCU Heroes, an organization providing HBCU students with resources to help them further their careers.
On this SOS episode, George takes Stephynie through the late 80’s during his time at the University of North Carolina and the game time decisions he had to make throughout his on-court career. He also goes into detail about his time coaching for Clark Atlanta University, as well as the work he’s doing for HBCU students.
Listen to this very special episode of Spin It to see how Geroge uses coaching to impact and inspire the younger generations!
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:52 - George’s Journey to UNC
08:12 - The Challenge to Get Playing Time
13:12 - Being Away From Family
16:03 - What Great Coaching Can Do
23:49 - Humility in the Spotlight
30:29 - Needing Guidance and Becoming a Role Model
37:89 - Coaching at Historically Black Colleges
41:43 - Benefits of HBC’s
49:31 - How to Follow George Lynch
52:06 - Closing Remarks
Mentioned In The Episode:
HBCU Heroes Website: https://www.hbcuheroes.org/
George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lynch-14798438/
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
When she tore major ligaments in her hand while studying to become a world class violinist, everything changed for our guest, Dr. Maya Shankar. Amid challenges and adversity, she had to pivot her career, discover new passions, and wade the waters of change, until she eventually found enormous success in the field of behavioral science.
Maya is currently the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google and hosts the podcast, “A Slight Change of Plans''. She previously worked in the Obama White House founding the White House's Behavioral Science Team — a team of scientists charged with improving public policy using research insights about human behavior.
On the show today we learn about how Maya’s childhood passion for the violin came to an abrupt stop after her injury. We hear about the path that led her to behavioral science, and the unrelenting tenacity she learned from her mother. We’ll also talk about behavioral science in the workplace, and the origins of Maya’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans”.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your path, not sure how to move forward, today’s episode is for you. Keep listening!
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Timestamps:
00:35- Dr. Maya’s Childhood and History Playing the Violin
05:18- Dr. Maya’s Discovery of Her Passion for Cognitive Science
07:10- How Dr. Maya Dealt with Social Repercussions After Her Injury
09:19- Dr. Maya Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in College
13:21- How Dr. Maya’s Mother Influenced Her Fearlessness
17:27- Stephynie and Dr. Maya on Fear and Tenacity
29:54- The Uncertainty Dr. Maya Faced During Her Career Transitions
36:48- How Behavioral Science Can Influence the Workplace
39:50- Changing People’s Perceptions
42:45- Dr. Maya’s Biggest Obstacle Turned Into an Opportunity
43:44- The Purpose of Dr. Maya’s Podcast
Mentioned in the Episode:
Dr. Maya’s Podcast- https://www.pushkin.fm/host/maya-shankar/
Dr. Maya’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Even when the odds were against her, our guest today gave everything she had into the business she wanted to create. Amid tragedy and confusion, Hala Taha found a way to merge her diverse background and skills to achieve massive success.
Hala is the host of the Young and Profiting podcast, a renowned educational podcast that teaches people of all ages and backgrounds how to be successful. On her podcast, Hala interviews some of the brightest minds in the world, and transforms their success stories to concrete advice that listeners can implement into their everyday lives. She is also the founder and director of YAP Media, a podcast production agency that assists various clients in media production, including our host, Stephynie Malik.
Today we hear about Hala’s upbringing, and the relationships that enabled her to succeed. She also tells us about her background in radio, website creation, and marketing, and how these jobs gave her the skills necessary to start her own business. If you want to know what hard work looks like, then keep listening!
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
2:38 - Hala talks about her family, her upbringing, and her experience growing up in a predominantly white town
4:52 - Hala’s time at the Hot 97 radio station
8:12 - Hala’s teenage dating experience with disapproving parents
13:50 - Hala’s father’s backstory and legacy
18:08 Hala talks about her and her family getting COVID-19 in March 2020
25:48 - Hala’s former relationships amid the pandemic
28:05 - The skills and background that make Hala a successful podcaster
30:49 - Why Hala temporarily left the entertainment industry
32:01 - How Hala came to leave marketing and start Young and Profiting
34:38 - What makes Young and Profiting stand out from other podcasts
37:56 - Hala’s perfect employee
39:41 - How to let your employees thrive
41:07 - The importance of attitude
42:09 - Hala’s worst career choices
44:04 - Hala’s best career moves
47:04 - Startup advice from Hala
52:11 - Time management advice
53:29 - Hala’s worst guest
54:20 - Hala’s best guest
55:20 - How Hala sees herself in five years
Mentioned in the Episode:
Hala’s Website - https://youngandprofiting.com/yap-media/
Hala’s Podcast, Young and Profiting - https://www.youngandprofiting.com/
Hala’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Hala’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Hala’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg?sub_confirmation=1
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
In this episode of Spin It On Sports, we have a 16-year-old that is defying all stereotypes and showing us that talent is talent, no matter your gender.
Brooklyn Harker is a female free safety and wide receiver for the Chapel Hill High School Tigers. With the rising number of girls looking to play tackle football, Brooklyn can now be a role model for anyone looking to defy their own stereotypes.
This young woman is destined for greatness with her grit, tenacity and heart. She shows us how there are no longer these hard lines between girls and boys in sports. It’s all about how well you can play and the attitude you bring to the field.
You do not want to miss this episode!
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
1:30 - Introducing Brooklyn Harker
3:20 - Growing up with an autoimmune disease
4:03 - Growing up playing sports like flag football, fencing and soccer
6:32 - Joining the high school football team
8:11 - How Dr. Harker feels about Brooklyn playing football
15:39 - How Brooklyn is now a mentor to young girls wanting to play football
Mentioned in the Episode:
Yahoo Story: “This 16-year-old is defying stereotypes” - https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/16-year-old-defying-stereotypes-on-high-school-varsity-football-team-221141225.html
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
What would it look like to have all of your friends come together to write a book that inspires and ignites change in those who read it? Well our guest today did just that with his most recent book, Standing O! Tribute.
Scott is the founder and CEO of SomethingNew LLC, one of the fastest-growing talent strategy companies in the country. He is the author of the Standing O! Series, an anthology filled with stories from famous athletes, models, business moguls, and even our host, Stephynie Malik. In addition, Scott has experience in philanthropy with his company’s social mission called SomethingGood.
Today Steph sits down with Scott to talk about how Scott has been able to stay so positive and create lasting relationships, the keys to hiring great employees and how giving back can really change your life.
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
02:13 - How Scott views every obstacle as a opportunity
05:32 - How Scott’s tough upbringing affected his incredible drive
09:57 - The benefits of surrounding yourself with good people
11:27 - What inspired Scott to write his Standing O! books
25:16 - Why gratitude is such an important part of Scott’s life
35:01 - Why Scott thinks many companies out there don’t know how to recruit talent
41:50 - How Scott leverages his influencer network to find talent
42:40 - What it looks like to hire someone who is a great culture fit
47:34 - The number one mistake hiring managers make
53:25 - Why you should never have an endgame in mind when you network
56:02 - The Talent Championship Counsel
1:03:09 - Lightning Round
Mentioned in the Episode:
Scott’s Website - https://trysomethingnewnow.com/
Scott’s newest book, Standing O! Tribute - https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781951797584
Scott’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/macgregorscott/
Scott’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottmacgregor_somethingnew/?hl=en
Scott’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stmacgregor?lang=en
Scott’s Standing O! Series - https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AScott+MacGregor&s=relevancerank&text=Scott+MacGregor&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Richard DiPilla doesn’t use his LinkedIn account for professional growth. Instead, he uses it to share positive messages to his over 1.3 million followers.
Richard is the founder and CEO of Global Goodwill Ambassadors, a nonprofit public charity which utilizes global humanitarians to solve real-life problems in the most disadvantaged parts of the world. He also recently started a new initiative called the “My Body is My Body” program, which is a free child abuse prevention programn which anyone can access and use.
In this episode, Stephynie is talking with Richard about how he brought more than 19,000 humanitarians together over social media and how he stays so positive in the face of so many problems all over the world.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from child abuse, visit this website or call 1-800-422-4453
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
02:25 - Richard’s childhood, growing up without a father
08:50 - Richard likes to tell little stories through his LinkedIn
13:55 - How Richard deals with haters that comment on his posts
16:20 - Child abuse prevention through his program, My Body is My Body
18:30 - How people can get involved with the My Body is My Body program
31:15 - Why child abuse is hard to talk about in our society
36:45 - Why Richard started sharing on LinkedIn
43:45 - How Richard took his activity on LinkedIn and turned it into a nonprofit
45:05 - The purpose of Global Goodwill Ambassadors
47:45 - How Richard fills himself up after pouring so much into others
51:00 - The natural growth and high engagement of Richard’s LinkedIn account
54:20 - How Richard handles feeling overwhelmed
58:45 - Where to find Richard online
Mentioned in the Episode:
Richard’s Website - https://www.globalgoodwillambassadors.org/
My Body is My Body - https://www.globalgoodwillambassadors.org/my-body-is-my-body-initiative
Richard’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-dipilla-foundergga/
Richard’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/global_goodwill_ambassadors/?hl=en
Richard’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/RADiPilla
Richard’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjktELdu-6Wajq9ylzTyD0g
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Jordan Harbinger is considered one of the founding fathers of podcasting. He is a former U.S. State Department employee and Wall Street attorney who speaks five languages. Jordan has spent several years abroad in places like Serbia, Panama, and the Middle East. He has worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, led several trips through North Korea, and been kidnapped—twice.
Today, he is the host of the historic Jordan Harbinger Show, which is a top show on Apple and Spotify, year after year. Jordan’s show was also awarded Apple’s Best & Most Downloaded New Show of 2018.
He’s been speaking to the world’s brightest minds, most successful athletes, and groundbreaking thought leaders for the last 15 years. So today, we’re going to flip the script and instead of Jordan being the interviewer, he’ll be the interviewee as Stephynie asks him about his biggest obstacles he faced in his life so far.
They’re talking about Jordan’s biggest overseas obstacles, his most treacherous travel tales and how he’s conquered the podcast industry from the bottom-up.
Social Media:
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Timestamps:
02:33 - Jordan’s experience taking Westerners on tours through North Korea
05:59 - The most common misconceptions about North Korea
12:18 - Jordan’s two kidnapping experiences
16:40 - Jordan’s travel tips
21:05 - How Jordan knows five languages
25:09 - Jordan’s journey through law school
27:30 - Starting a business during a recession
30:44 - How Jordan improved how he hired people and leverage his own skills
34:50 - How Jordan started his podcast
37:30 - The biggest mistake Jordan made in his career
40:40 - How Jordan handles hard days and stays on top of his game
42:22 - Which people make the worst podcast guest?
49:21 - Jordan’s favorite podcast guests and favorite podcasts right now
53:38 - The hardest piece of advice Jordan wished he’d followed sooner
55:27 - Best piece of advice for new podcasters
58:14 - Where to find Jordan online
Mentioned in the Episode:
Jordan’s Website - https://frankshamrock.com/
Jordan’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger/
Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger
Jordan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger
Jordan’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLcx_fFZ3GlLXO5anHSm9w
Jordan Harbinger Show podcast - https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/