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Cheryl Tan knows the power of stories in connecting people. She’s been a broadcast journalist in GA and VA, with 20+ years in the TV news business. After blending her talents with her entrepreneurial drive, she now shares interviewing and storytelling skills with business owners who want to use video or media to tell the stories of their companies. Cheryl knows how to help entrepreneurs be seen as experts in their fields and helps them connect with clients and customers through video and public relations.  TWEET: “Learn to share your story while you build your #Authority!” @CherylTan Life’s Changing Journey We all know that we don’t always end up doing what we “think” we will. There is value in being willing to change your path and find your voice. This is what Cheryl had to do to end up in the field of broadcast journalism. She shares how she learned from others and learned about connecting with people through stories. The key elements are listening and being curious. Even though her path didn’t lead wh

Matt Miller has been an Air Force pilot, an advertising executive, and now---the owner of a vending company franchise which has raised over $4 million for schools. His unmistakable passion to help students and educators rings loud and clear, even reaching to his newest projects. His company, School Spirit Vending, provides a proven and profitable system for professionals looking to develop secondary income streams. Join me to hear Matt’s incredible story! TWEET: “Learn how to develop a #secondary stream of #income on #ChasingDreams! @ssvbusiness Reinventing Yourself Are you STUCK? Do you feel obligated to keep an unfulfilling job because it uses your college degree? Matt shares great advice about not being stuck in that expertise for the rest of your life. He says that sometimes we take ourselves way too seriously and overlook opportunities that are right in front of us. Following Matt’s personal story of reinvention will motivate you to consider a big change that may lead to an even bigger future! TWEET: “I’

Welcome to an entertaining show with my guest, Tim Paige. As the Senior Conversion Educator at Leadpages, Tim helps marketers increase conversions and utilize behavioral marketing. You can hear Tim on his podcast, Conversion Cast, or on one of the 750 webinars he’s hosted in the last three years. The most important roles in his life are those of a husband and father who eats, sleeps, and breathes Syracuse Orange basketball. Tim is an all-around nice guy with hilarious voice over skills, so join us for more! TWEET: “Talking #entrepreneurship, #conversions and #SyracuseOrange with @TimThePaige!” Figuring out what’s next: We’ve all had those moments, right? One phase of life comes to a close and we know we’re supposed to move on, but How? Where? When? Tim felt the uncertainty when his rock band days ended and he felt the entrepreneurial pull but wasn’t sure what to do next. He made the mistake of defaulting to what he always did to “make money.” He took a sales commission job that provided a good incom

Welcome, Dream Chasers! I have another terrific show for you today with an international guest. Mark Asquith is a serial entrepreneur who has built globally successful businesses in digital product development, design, and marketing. Mark is a passionate podcaster, hosting the UK’s #1 business podcast, Excellence Expected. Mark explains how he learned that to truly control his lifestyle, he had to work for himself. Mark has built his personal brand with an audience of worldwide fans of his “no fluff” attitude. A perpetual learner with a giant dog and an embarrassing beard, Mark is a regular speaker at technology, business, and media events around the world. Join us! TWEET: “I left my ‘proper #job’ at 23 and have been pretty much #unemployable ever since.”   @MrAsquith Hard Lessons Learned: Is there such a thing as making “too much” money? Mark says YES! The problem comes from making too much money when you really don’t know what your life’s path should be. Mark’s unconventional path has had som

I hope you’re ready for an amazing conversation; it’s one that is surprising even to me in the direction that it takes. My guest is Dana Garrison, a global business consultant and creator of Family Entanglement Work and Childhood Reimprinting Work. If these terms are puzzling to you, then I ask you to join us to learn how these powerful concepts can revitalize your life! In addition to her work in these fields, Dana is a recognized expert in the field of digital marketing, live video, and social media strategy. I can promise that you won’t be disappointed in this episode, so join us now! TWEET: “#Success isn’t about your #IQ” @DanaGarrison Changing Habits, Patterns, and Beliefs: You’ve heard that age-old debate of “Nature vs. Nurture.” Exactly what factors mold each of us into the person we become? For Dana, it was a mystery illness that prompted her work as a therapist, studying the intricacies of the mind, specifically in relation to personal development and achieving goals faster. Her Family Entanglement W

Welcome to a great show with Jinu Mathew. Jinu has owned Tutor Doctor since 2016 and is a former math teacher and school principal. His life has been focused on education for many years and he loves helping his students achieve much more than they ever thought possible. Hear his thoughts about what’s wrong with today’s students and how parents and teachers can help impact the next generation. Join us! TWEET: “Ep. 78 talking about #learning with former #educator @TutorDoctor!” A Life-Changing Experience: Life is full of pivotal moments that can make us or break us. Jinu shares how he refused to be broken or give up on his passion. At age 29, he suffered a stroke and paralysis that impacted his personal and professional life in every way. He remembers praying that he would get back to his passion of serving kids. When difficulties come, your course may be altered, but you can keep your focus and move forward in small steps. Jinu shares how his Christian faith gave him a foundation to keep going and why he loves

Welcome to a show that’s chock full of nuggets of wisdom from my guest, Daree Allen Nieves. Daree hosts the Kickin’ It With Daree podcast and is a speaker, certified life coach, and Authorpreneur Extraordinaire. She speaks on personal development topics in countless places to diverse audiences. Daree is the author of three books and she loves writing about and talking about what matters most in life. We discuss the writing process, achieving goals, setting values, and much more. Join us! TWEET: “Stop procrastinating on #writing your #book!” @DareeAllen  Why you need an accountability partner When it comes to achieving goals in business and in life, we all need support. Daree explains why you need an effective, positive support person who motivates you. We’re not talking about someone who is afraid to speak the truth, but a cheerleader who will always give it to you straight. How about you? Do you have an accountability partner? TWEET: “You have to take it step by step, task by task.” #Writing #Book @Dare

Cornell Thomas is a speaker, author, and founder of the Positivity Summit movement. He is also the first repeat guest on the show! He was featured in Episode 59 to talk about the Positivity Summit, which was scheduled for last September. Things changed though, and Cornell had to make a pivot move, refocus, and forge ahead. Sometimes that’s exactly what dream-chasers must do. When we change direction, we don’t always take the time to evaluate and reflect, but that is what we are doing today.  TWEET: Ep. 76: “Sometimes that #BAD thing can be the #BEST thing”. @CornellThomas Moving forward with peace of mind We’ve all experienced a time when the best-laid plans just don’t work out. Sometimes there are factors beyond our control. The question is: How do you respond? Do you crumble and cry or do you move with the flow, make the needed adjustments, and move forward? Cornell tells us why the September dates for the Positivity Summit just would not work. Everything happens for a reason, and the resulting newly-d

Lauren Ramsey is a social story teller. Growing up, she lived in five countries and visited thirty countries across four continents. For her, it was normal to learn to adapt to new cultures and environments. This unique skill set has complemented her analytical mind and helped her adapt to new teams, understand problems from a different point of view, and find new ways to tackle and solve any problem. She loves to get her creative juices flowing with ideas for her clients’ businesses, and she’s not afraid to try a new approach if something isn’t achieving the desired results. On a daily basis, she can be found creating social media strategies and posts for her clients at Betsy Bash, and formulating content strategy, articles, and podcast episodes for Laurenignited.com, her online magazine for music, food, travel, and culture enthusiasts. TWEET: Ep. 75: @LaurenIgnited - Jumping from 9-5 #Cubiclelife to being your own #boss! Developing your observing skills Not everyone feels comfortable being plopped into a ne

Yann Ilunga is a podcaster and strategist (all the way from Helsinki, Finland) who helps entrepreneurs and marketers expose and leverage podcasts to build authority, generate more leads, and increase sales. He is the founder of the Podcast Success Academy and the host of FIVE podcasts. Yes, that was FIVE podcasts! Yann readily admits that he “eats, sleeps, and breathes podcasts.” His latest, The Podcaster Lab, discusses podcasting with a brand new format and an exclusive look at strategies and experiments for audience growth, marketing, and monetization. Whether you’re an old pro or a newcomer to the podcasting world, you don’t want to miss this inspirational conversation with Yann; we are kicking off 2017 in a BIG way! Join us now! TWEET: Ep. 74: @TheYannilunga - #Podcast. #Growth. #Marketing. #Monetization. Combining what you KNOW with what you LOVE Yann’s educational background is in journalism and communications. After college, he wasn’t exactly sure how he would use his skills, but he knew he w

Today’s episode is a special one and a very different one than normal. I’m going solo today as I reflect back on 2016 and look ahead to 2017. The beginning of a new year is always a terrific time for this kind of evaluation. From all of the wonderful recommendations from my guests, I’ve compiled Five Top Recommendations to Help You in 2017. These FIVE simple tips can help you as you continue to chase your dreams in this New Year. Aren’t you curious? Join me now! TWEET: #2017—New start, new beginnings, and new #dreams to chase! @chasingdreamsHQ Looking back to 2016 How was 2016 for YOU? As with most any year, we can find some good things and some bad things that happened. It’s the same, of course, for me. I’m humbled to have hit 73 episodes for the podcast, 50 guests, and over 20,000 downloads! Amazing! I have to say thanks to my listeners and my guests because you are the ones to make all of this possible. So many of my guests are friends, colleagues, and “dream guests” that I never t

What matters most to Carey Green is that his life matters - not just now but for eternity. He's working hard everyday to ensure that his life does matter, in a variety of ways. Carey is a retired pastor turned entrepreneur. He's built and runs Podcast Fast Track, a company that provides professional audio editing and production and SEO rich show notes, has created a couple of online video course, is author of 9 books on topics ranging from Christian growth, to business mindset, to fiction. His most recent project is launching January of 2017 - Live Build Change - a project aimed at helping Christian men and women LIVE an authentic Christian faith, BUILD a business (part time or full time), and CHANGE the world by integrating the two. It's his dream to make his life matter by equipping others to make their lives matter for eternity. TWEET: Ep. 72: @CareyNGreen - #Live. #Build. #Change Can a singular pursuit hold you back?When most Thought Leaders preach singular focus on one dream or passion, some le

Tiffany F. Southerland is a lawyer by training and change agent at heart. She is the founder of Four Corners Coaching, where she works with students and rising professionals on owning their stories, understanding their strengths, and leveraging life experiences as they pursue more fulfilling careers and lives. Tiffany is also the host of "How Does She Do It?," a podcast dedicated to sharing practical insight and honest perspectives on adulting and being grown. She has been a TEDx speaker and has served as a panelist, moderator, and keynote presenter for various groups and organizations. Tiffany writes, speaks, and coaches on topics including professional development, career transitions, overcoming trauma, and balancing personal values and career goals. TWEET: Ep. 71: @tiffsouth - Channeling her #Talent as a #ChangeAgent for Others to #Embrace Their #Potential Change Agent at HeartHave you ever met someone remarkably confident in who they are? Aimee met someone that fits that bill. Her guest on this episode is

Delali is Founder and President of Fearless Solutions, a software firm based out of Baltimore. Delali is a Certified Scrum Master and PMP® with a decade of experience leading agile software teams and programs. Delali graduated with a B.S. in Computer Engineering from UMBC in 2004. Delali always had a passion for entrepreneurship and after working at a handful of technology firms, he founded Fearless in 2009. Delali strives to make a difference in technology and his surrounding community. He currently resides with his family in Baltimore City, where he is passionate about increasing the rate of city youth heading into STEM fields. TWEET: Ep. 70: @DelaliDzirasa - Using his #Passion to #MakeADifference in #Technology and the #Community Small Incremental GoalsDelali Dzirasa aspired to be a business owner since his days in college. How did he get from a college student to a successful entrepreneur? What carried him across the finish line? Delali says determination and drive helped him achi

Matt hosts a weekly recovery podcast called "Pornfree Radio." It serves motivated guys who want to quit looking at porn. It frequently ranks in the top 100 of iTunes in Self Help with over 22,000 downloads a month. In 2015, Matt was let go from his corporate marketing job of 10 years and pivoted to a new career as an entrepreneur. He now coaches men and helps other coaches market their message. Matt lives just outside of Chicago with his wife, Janice and two boys. TWEET: Ep. 69: @MattDobschuetz - You May Not Have an #Information Challenge, but an #Action #Challenge Addiction, Recovery, and Offering Hope!You’ve heard the old adage, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Addiction is one of those battles. It can be a very scary and intimidating topic. Matt Dobschuetz knows this road well. He struggled with pornography addiction for years but eventually found himself on the path toward recovery. His story is an inspiration. Matt knows that he isn’t alone in his struggle with pornography

Dr. Harold L. Arnold, Jr., founder of The Pursuit of Influence, is a social and organizational psychologist who specializes in developing family-focused culture in homes, places of worship, and business settings. Dr. Harold is a leadership enthusiast who relishes empowering leaders to maximum influence through his weekly, "Leading You Home Podcast, blogging at http://haroldarnold.com/ (HaroldArnold.com), and numerous workshops. Dr. Harold is the author of three marriage books and one leadership development book all based on his own unique model for relationship-faith integration, including Marriage ROCKS for Christian Couples, Second Shift: How to Grow Your Part-Time Passion to Full-Time Influence and his newest marriage book published by CLC Publications, The Unfair Advantage: A Grace-inspired Path to Winning at Marriage. He is currently spearheading an initiative to bring 1000 Christian couples together for spiritual and marital renewal. TWEET: Ep. 68: @DrHaroldArnold - Using his Passion to Encourage People

Jason B. Penn is a partner with Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC and has expertise in representing people injured by serious medical negligence. Jason has turned his previous experience as a medical malpractice defense lawyer at a leading defense firm into a successful practice for plaintiffs in medical malpractice litigation. Jason regularly litigates against physicians, hospitals and nursing homes in cases involving birth injury and trauma, cerebral palsy, brain damage, cancer misdiagnosis and other medical illness. In 2015, he was named as Maryland’s Finest Young Professionals by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Maryland’s Finest are selected based on their exemplary leadership, activity in the community and their demonstration of excellence in their profession or business. TWEET: Ep. 67: Jason Penn - When You Have a #Dream, You Just Have To Do It How do you discover your dream?How do you discover your dream, the one thing that drives or motivates you? You might think of a dream as something you latch ont

Nina is the founder and host of Keep it 100 Girl, an internationally known storytelling podcast which discusses how to empower women and men to have open conversations about their lives with no filters. When she’s not on a beach, she resides in the Washington, DC area. Nina talks to you like she talks to her own girlfriends. No filters. She wants to make you laugh from all the fifty shades of cray-cray women and men go through. She enjoys helping women to find their superhero strength based on real life personal experiences from women of all ages and stages of life, who reveal what they are thinking, but not saying out loud. TWEET: Ep. 66: @NinaBabel - Shares Why Keeping it 100 Helps Her #Empower Others What does it mean to “keep it 100?”Nina Babel has always been a confident girl and young woman. One aspect of that is the ability she’s had to be clear on who is around her and the things they bring to every interaction. She’s been able to discern the good and bad in people and to speak straight regarding what

Jaime is an avid hockey fan. He loves the competitive spirit and the team aspect of the game. He enjoys the sport so much that he decided to integrate his passion for the sport into his passion for marketing. Jaime has been working in the sales and marketing arena since he left the US Army as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division in 1994. Working for three different fortune 100 companies, Jaime learned quickly how to build relationships. The challenging aspect of working for a large company was having the ability to be creative. This is the main reason he went out on his own and started his own business. As time progressed, Jaime found that he really enjoyed making websites for people and so he started Slapshot Studio in 2013 and never looked back. Jaime enjoys traveling, boating, playing guitar, hanging out with family, and playing hockey. TWEET: Ep. 65: Jaime Jay - Don’t Let Others Fence in Your #Dreams  How one guy successfully dealt with the fear of starting his own business.When Jaime Jay lef

Dr. Kyla McMullen earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she was also a Meyerhoff Scholar. She earned her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan (2007-2012). While earning her Ph.D. she was also a faculty member at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. At Wayne State University she taught computer literacy courses to over 2,000 students. Professor McMullen is the first underrepresented woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. She is currently a tenure-track faculty member at the University of Florida’s Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering Department. Dr. McMullen has a personal commitment to encouraging women and minorities to pursue careers in computing and other STEM fields. She is the author of "Beautiful, Black, and Brainy" and "Brilliant is the New Black" which showcase hundreds of exceptional young Af