SPIN IT: Business & Crisis Management with Stephynie Malik

#13: Fighting for the Life You Want with Frank Shamrock

How does someone go from prison to holding the world record for fastest knockout? Today Stephynie is sitting down with Frank “The Legend” Shamrock is a retired MMA fighter, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist. He was the first person to ever hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 1990s.

During his childhood, Frank was faced with emotional trauma when his step dad physically and emotionally abused him. His anger and pain led him down a dangerous road, becoming a ward of the State of California at the age of 12 and a prison inmate at 18. 

Frank was able to turn that incredibly difficult obstacle into a hugely successful opportunity by becoming an undefeated UFC Champion and an absolute fighting legend! 

 

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Timestamps:

 

02:50 - Frank’s experience getting adopted at age 21

04:40 - Life at home and where Frank’s trouble making stemmed from

07:39 - Life at the Shamrock farm 

09:26 - Becoming a fighter and where that passion for fighting came from

10:52 - What it was like in prison for Frank

14:51 - How Frank learned so much from failing and fear 

20:50 - Fighting with Chuck Norris

25:03 - How Frank is able to calm down and refocus in the ring

27:02 - Ken and Bob as trainers 

33:20 - Life for Frank as a single dad 

43:43 - Frank’s fighter feet

46:41 - Frank’s favorite fight

48:51 - The one person Frank would’ve love to be in the octagon with

50:26 - The hardest lesson Frank has learned in the fighting world 

55:00 - Where to find Frank online

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Frank’s Website - https://frankshamrock.com/

Frank’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankshamrock?trk=author_mini-profile_title

Frank’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frankshamrock/

Frank’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frankshamrock

Frank’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/frankshamrock?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Frank’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/thefrankshamrock

Frank’s Books - 

Uncaged: https://frankshamrock.com/books

Mixed Martial Arts for Dummies: https://frankshamrock.com/books

#12: Building Your Trojan Horse with Trevor Houston

Today on the show we’re talking with the host at the ‘Who Ya Know’ Job Networking Show, and a financial services professional with NY Life Securities, out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Trevor’s networking strategies & outside-the-box approach drive proven results. Featured in Forbes for his Job Search Trojan Horse Strategy; Trevor helps job seekers to get noticed, create opportunities & take control of the financial impact of job loss. His mission is to build a community of leaders & empower job seekers to find their passion.

Trevor and Stephynie discuss how Trevor grew up and how that affected him throughout his entire life, what lessons he learned from his father and growing up in a difficult and diverse environment. They also discuss how Trevor formed his resiliency at a young age and where his compulsion to always be number one no matter what he was doing in life comes from.

Trevor talks about his Trojan Horse strategy, and how you can stand out from the crowd, and push through the noise when it comes to building your network, or seeking a job!

 

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Timestamps:

 

4:56 - What Kind of Trouble Was Trevor Getting Into as a Young Child?

9:58 - Where Did Trevor’s Anger Come From as a Child?

12:24 - Building Resiliency at a Young Age

16:09 - Where Trevor Was vs Now and How That Makes Him Feel

17:27 - Most Impactful Lesson Trevor’s Dad Taught Him

23:24 - Always Try to Add Value

25:06 - Getting Fired at 20 Years Old

29:48 - Becoming a Top Producer Selling Cars

37:09 - Being Obsessed with Being on Top

39:22 - What Was the Catalyst for Starting Trevor’s Show

47:11 - Are Networks and Relationships the Same Thing?

49:01 - Trevor’s Trojan Horse Strategy

55:13 - Does Trevor Parent the Same as His Dad?

56:29 - Trevor's Favorite Guest

59:40 - One Thing No One Asks Trevor

1:00:46 - Most Valuable or Hardest Skill That Someone Should Learn

1:04:58 - Where to Find Trevor Online

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Trevor’s Website - https://whoyaknow.show/

Trevor’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text

Trevor’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trevorhouston77/

Trevor’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WhoYaKnow/

Trevor’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkv3OI28WMowelKKsZG1qcA

Trevor’s Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1515779434

#11: Pain Yourself to Motivate Yourself with Rob Moore

Today on the show we’re talking with entrepreneur, investor, author of 6 Amazon and Audible bestsellers, prolific podcaster, two-time public speaking world record holder, and founder of The Rob Moore Foundation, Rob Moore!

Rob lives and loves entrepreneurship and property investing, he runs several businesses and is the host of two successful podcasts. He lives up to his brand and disrupts as an entrepreneur, with interests ranging from property development to public speaking and digital media. He is on a mission to change the way people think about business and aims to support people around the globe through the Rob Moore Foundation.

Rob co-founded Progressive Property – the UK's leading property training company – and Unlimited Success with his business partner, before becoming the host of the wildly successful podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” and now “The Money Podcast,” listened to in 192 countries worldwide. This has grown into a complete digital agency: Progressive Media.

A self-made multi-millionaire by the age of 30, having risen to riches from being heavily in debt in his 20s, Rob has retired and un-retired countless times (one of his epic weaknesses), each time creating a new innovation, vision, book, or entire company.

Through the Rob Moore Foundation, he provides an opportunity for under-privileged individuals, start-ups and small established businesses to gain valuable support, investment and mentorship from some of the best in the business. All his profits from his book Money go to the Foundation.

 

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Timestamps:

 

2:55 - Do, Ditch, Delegate

5:24 - Daily Robism

8:11 - How Robin Got £50,000 in Debt by 25 Years Old

11:23 - How Robin Grew Up

18:23 - Hindsight For Younger Robin

21:27 - Can You Teach a 25 Year Old Drive

23:59 - The One Piece of Advice For Young Entrepreneurs

27:10 - Not Giving Any Fluff to Anyone

29:39 - How is Robin’s Relationship with His Father?

36:32 - Robin’s Money Story

44:02 - What Motivated Rob to Keep Going?

47:02 - Justifying What You’re Doing with Your Life

47:44 - Is Robin Happy?

52:53 - Rob’s Foundation

57:11 - Number 1 Business Mistake That Early Funders Make

59:10 - Where Can You Find Rob Online?

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Rob’s Website - https://robmoore.com/

Rob’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robmooreprogressive/

Rob’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/robprogressive

Rob’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtKal0qTf3klDUr7JS_L9Q

Rob’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive

The Disruptive Entrepreneur podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-disruptive-entrepreneur/id1076679649

The Money Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-podcast/id1358672174

Rob’s Books - https://robmoore.com/books/

#10: The Secret to a Sweet Life with Loren Brill Castle

Today on the show we’re talking with Loren Brill Castle, the Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s.

Loren’s mom was diagnosed with cancer when she was 14 and was sick for 12 years. That killed Loren to see her mom suffering, but it never swayed her positivity, Loren took ownership of her life and stopped being the victim!

Loren graduated from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California with a BA in Communications, she also became a certified Hatha yoga instructor while in college. Loren completed a Master Class in cooking at The New School in New York City, and she also studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute learning how to eat healthy and how that affects your life in more ways than one.

Loren was also diagnosed with cancer when she was only 22 years old, only months after graduating college. She founded Sweet Loren’s in 2011 shortly after her battle with cancer, it is now one of the fastest growing startups today, growing 655%!

Today Loren and Stephynie talk about how her battle with cancer has shaped her healthy lifestyle today, and if there was ever a point that Loren wanted to give up. They also talk about how Loren and her company did so well in 2020, during a pandemic, and how being a CEO has changed Loren’s life.

 

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Timestamps:

 

2:51 - Loren’s Mom Battling Cancer

11:02 - Staying Positive in the Hard Times

14:07 - The Misinformation About Cancer Online

19:26 - Being Able to Eat What You Want

21:16 - Sweet Loren’s

25:32 - What Diet Does Loren Eat?

27:59 - Was There Ever a Point Where Loren Wanted to Give Up?

31:22 - Dealing with Investors in the Business

33:21 - What’s Next for Sweet Loren’s?

36:14 - How Did Sweet Loren’s Scale So Well in the Pandemic?

40:16 - How to Keep Your Team Happy and Company Morale Up

42:00 - Balancing Loren’s New Baby and Sweet Loren’s

45:32 - How Has Being a CEO Changed Who Loren is?

47:43 - Top Tips FOr Young Aspiring Entrepreneurs

50:43 - One Flavor Sweet Loren’s Has Not Been Able to Perfect Yet

51:30 - Where Can You Find Loren Online?

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Loren’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-brill-castle-56887121

Loren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorenbrill

Loren’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lorenbrill

Loren’s Sweet Loren’s Website - https://www.instagram.com/sweetloren

#9: Silencing the Chatter with Ethan Kross

Today on the show we’re talking with Ethan Kross, an acclaimed psychologist, author of Chatter: The Voice In Our Head, and college professor at the University of Michigan.

Ethan discovered he had high emotional intelligence at a young age, when he became older he learned that many suffer from pestering and constant negative thoughts, that became his life's work to better understand this phenomenon.

Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor and bestselling author in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. He is also the director of the Emotion & Self-Control Lab. His research examines how people can control their thoughts, feelings and behaviors to improve their lives.

In this episode Stephynie and Ethan discuss how to better control the self chatter that everyone commits at some point, and why it’s so important to have a “chatter advisory board” of people that you trust with your emotional well-being. They also discuss Bodyguard for Academics and how that idea came out of a fear for Ethan’s safety.

 

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Timestamps:

 

2:42 - The Bodyguard for Academics

10:22 - The Power of Using Someone’s Name

22:51 - You Can’t Use the Same Tools For Every Job

24:59 - Improving Yourself is a Process

30:45 - Learning EQ at a Young Age

33:33 - When the Tools Aren’t Working

36:22 - Your Chatter Advisory Board

40:07 - Biggest Obstacle For Ethan to Date

43:25 - Least Interesting Thing Ethan Has Done in His Career

44:07 - Pop Culture That Makes No Sense to Ethan

45:34 - How to Find Ethan Online

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Ethan’s Website - https://www.ethankross.com/

Ethan’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekross/

Ethan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethankross/

Ethan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/ethan_kross

Ethan’s Book - https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/

#8: Asking for More with Alex Carter

Today on the show we’re talking with Alex Carter, a lawyer, master negotiator and mediator, author of Ask For More, and professor of law at Columbia University.

Alex Carter is a lawyer, teacher, and author. She is an alumna of both Georgetown University, where she graduated in 1997 with a degree in English, and Columbia University, where she earned her J.D. in 2003. 

During Alex’s career, she has worked with and trained thousands of teams and leaders about negotiation skills, confidence, and more. She is the director of the Columbia Law School’s Mediation clinic since 2008. 

She also partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, starting in 2016. Through this experience, her students have the ability to work closely with the UN to provide instruction to the New York Diplomatic Corps. Branch of the UN.

Stephynie and Alex discuss everything from how Alex grew up and overcame her debilitating asthma, how to get past your imposter syndrome when you have true passion for what you do, and why you should not apologize for anything you accomplish in life.

 

Social Media:

 

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Timestamps:

 

3:06 - What Was It Like Growing Up With Asthma?

8:27 - Overcoming Asthma Through Training

13:57 - Imposter Syndrome and How to Get Past It

22:33 - Dealing with Prejudice as a Woman 

26:55 - Knowing Your Self Worth, and How to Apply It

29:18 - Bet on Yourself First

32:38 - Moving From Corporate Law to Law Education

39:33 - Being Fulfilled and Confident in Your Job

47:18 - What Does Negotiating Backwards Mean?

52:21 - Firing Clients

55:54 - Creating Work Life Boundaries

1:01:55 - Turning a No Into an Offer of Value

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Alex’s Website - https://alexcarterasks.com/

Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter/

Alex’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter/

Alex’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexbcarter?lang=en

Alex’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlexaCarterAskForMore

Alex’s Book - https://www.amazon.com/Ask-More-Questions-Negotiate-Anything-ebook/dp/B07Z44ZCJK

#7: Finding the Silver Lining with Paul Rogers

Today on the show we’re talking with Paul Rogers, the director / transformation expert at Core Mentors Association. He’s also a life coach, a trauma TBI, PTSD mentor, a public speaking coach, Ikigai coach, You2 Quantum Leap trainer, and a best-selling author!

Stephynie and Paul talk about the massive accident that Paul had several years ago that nearly killed him and his family, and how he not only recovered from that accident but has been thriving ever since then. He started reevaluating every aspect of his life, now following his purpose and being more aware of how to follow that!

Towards the end of the conversation Paul and Stephynie discuss several ways that younger people can improve their skills surrounding the business environment, and the two key takeaways for an effective negotiation strategy!

 

Social Media:

 

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Timestamps:

 

2:53 - Paul’s Massive Obstacle

6:49 - Dreams Don’t Have Timelines

10:03 - You Have to Figure Out Where Your Landing

13:02 - The Importance of Active Listening

16:26 - Getting Comfortable in the Silence

19:52 - Spinning the Accident Into an Opportunity

23:54 - How Did Practicing Law Help Paul With His Current Work?

29:50 - What Does the Next 3-5 Years Look Like For Paul?

33:24 - The Business Lesson Younger People Need to Hear

39:47 - Key Piece to an Effective Difficult Negotiation

#6: Cut Out Your Time Wasters with Brian J. Esposito

Today we will be talking with Brian J. Esposito.

Esposito is the Founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises. He is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and business leader. 

Brian began his career in the late-1990s when he built the first business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce platform for the beauty industry. He has worked to develop brands for athletes, celebrities, musicians, and entertainers. In 2013, he founded Esposito Intellectual Enterprises. As a leader, his passion is for solving problems and helping to solve other people’s problems.

However, In 2016, he faced a physical crisis when he was hit in the head by a drunk driver.

But through how Brian spun it, he turned that moment into a career and life revitalization.

 

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Timestamps:

 

2:48 - Brian’s Accident

7:37 - What Happened with Brian’s Relationships After the Accident

13:06 - Why is Time so Valuable?

17:06 - What Are the Warning Flags For Time Wasters?

19:52 - Owning Your Weaknesses

22:13 - Not Involving You in a Connection You Made

23:30 - What is a Tragic Valuation?

30:23 - How Do We Fix the Broken Model of Valuation?

32:50 - What Should You Do Next as a 20 Something?

36:34 - What Keeps Brian Up at Night?

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Brian’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito

Brian’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/brianjesposito?lang=en

Brian’s Top 100 Magazine Profile - https://www.thetop100magazine.com/brian-j-esposito

#5: Stand Out From the Mainstream with John Lee Dumas

Today we will be talking with John Lee Dumas. John grew up in Maine for the first 18 years of his life. After he graduated high school, he was awarded an Army scholarship to attend Providence College in Rhode Island. He was commissioned in the US Army after graduation and spent 13 months on active duty in Iraq.

After he left the Army, John had a crisis: He struggled to find his mission. He tried and quit law school. He worked several temporary jobs that never seemed to stick. It was during the process of finding himself that he fell in love with podcasting. He’d listen to his favorite shows on his commute to work. When nothing seemed to stick, podcasting helped inspire him. It was then, at 32-years-old, that he decided to give it a shot.

Through how John spun it, he has become one of the most successful podcasters in the world. He has published over 2,500 episodes of Entrepreneurs on Fire, earned over 80 million listens, published three books, and created a wildly successful career that helped to transform the podcasting industry. Welcome to the show, John!

 

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Timestamps:

 

2:04 - Going Through PTSD

4:53 - What Kind of Therapy Did John Take After Suffering From PTSD?

5:59 - When Did JLD Find the Passion for EOF?

10:04 - How Do You Stand Out From the Mainstream?

12:44 - Finding Low Competition Niches

15:37 - Hiring a Great Mentor

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

John’s Website - https://www.eofire.com/

John’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eofire/

John’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas/?hl=en

John’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnleedumas

John’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfzpliAfdjParawJljHo2g

John’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnleedumas1

John’s Podcast - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/

John’s Book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BYZ57TP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

#4: Love in Action with Claude Silver

Today on the show Stephynie is speaking with the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, an emotional optimist, a speaker, writer, and mother, Claude Silver. Silver is the first-ever Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia. In 1989, at 19-years-old, Claude was self-admittedly “f*cked up.” She was addicted to drugs. She dropped out of school. She faced incredible hardship.

Claude knew she needed to shape up her life at 19. So she quickly took action.

Claude considered several options, including the Peace Corps. She ended up finding a three-month Outward Bound program that brought her into the wilderness for weeks at a time. She only had access to a shower once every 18 days!

It was during Claude’s time in the wilderness with Outward Bound that she developed the emotional and physical strength she needed to become the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia.

 

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Timestamps:

 

3:43 - The Bond Between Claude and Her Grandma

9:01 - Most Pivotal Decision Ever Made in Claude's Career

14:08 - Is This Claude's Dream Job?

18:32 - What Could Have Been Handled Differently With Simone Biles?

22:58 - We Know When We're Done With Something

24:23 -One Question Claude Wished People Would Ask Her

28:40 - When Does Claude Get Drained?

32:50 - How Does Claude Recharge with Self Care?

37:01 - 3 Interesting Facts About Claude That Not Many People Know

39:36 - If Claude Were Handed a Million Dollars to Create a Program...

45:05 - Who Is Claude's Perfect Employee?

47:26 - Who Would Claude Meet if Time and Money Were No Issue?

49:34 - Has Claude Ever Walked Away From Anything?

50:27 - Will There Be a Trend of Chief Heart Officers?

56:47 - How Well Does Claude Get Along With Gary V?

 

Mentioned in the Episode:

 

Website - https://www.claudesilver.com/ 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/?hl=en

Twitter - https://twitter.com/claudesilver?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWe3A7wlKRHjEcTqWcA_kg

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Claude-Silver/100062998733181/

The Emotional Optimism Podcast - https://anchor.fm/eoandthesilverlining