Guided Goals Podcast #31: Authenticity with Michael Laskin

Michael LaskinDo you want to increase your authenticity?

Curious about what message you send when you walk into a room?

Want tips for getting to know your true self?

Michael Laskin joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about authenticity. Michael is a professional actor for 40 years; and director, producer, and teacher. He is author of The Authentic Actor.

Michael offers tips for authenticity, personal clarity, setting aspirations, and more.

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Guided Goals Podcast #30: Starting a Tutoring Business with Alexis Avila

Alexis AvilaWant to start a side business?

Interested in tutoring or another service business?

Curious about what it takes to start and grow your busines?

Alexis Avila joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about how to start and grow a tutoring business with tips that can apply to any business. Alexis is the founder of Prepped & Polished, a 17-year-old tutoring and test prep firm based in Boston, MA, and host of the Prepped & Polished podcast, a weekly podcast that offers tutoring tips and interview of influencers in the world of education.

Alexis shares his story, and also gives tips for starting a business, networking, promotion, and more.

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Guided Goals Podcast #29: The Creative Process with Patsy Moore

Patsy MooreDo you have a creative process?

Want to tap into your creativity?

Need to know how to get started?

Patsy Moore joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about the creative process. Patsy is a creative multi-hyphenate and frequent maker of small things that customarily explore big ideas.She is the author of Things I’ve Come to Realize in the Past Few Days and host of “The Creation Files” podcast.

Patsy has always been tinkering in different creative endeavors. She had a major record deal in the 90s, but has since released things as an independent. She does small intimate projects, but they take on a big presence.

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Guided Goals Podcast #28: Comedy with Steve Kaplan

Steve KaplanWant to know why comedy is important?

Curious about what makes something funny?

Want to use humor for your passion project?

Steve Kaplan joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about comedy.

Steve is the author of the best-selling The Hidden Tools of Comedy, as well as a script consultant who teaches comedy writing and performance workshops around the world.

Steve talks about the importance of comedy, how to use humor in business, and more. Steve has a background in theatre. He became fixated on why people laugh or why they were not laughing. Hence, his study of comedy.
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Guided Goals Podcast #27: Media Coverage with Julia Drake

Julia DrakeWant to get media coverage for your passion project?

Need to find the right contacts?

Curious about developing relationships with the press?

Julia Drake joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about media coverage for your passion project.

Julia is is the founder and co-owner of Julia Drake PR, a boutique literary publicity company that specializes in media campaigns, social media marketing, innovative book tours, author websites and promotional videos.

Julia talks about how she got into book publicity, as well as shares tips for developing a targeted media list, getting yourself ready for coverage, communicating with potential media, and more.

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Guided Goals Podcast #26: Filmmaking, Story & Senses with Simone Bartesaghi

Simone BartesaghiAre you tuned into your senses?

Need some inspiration?

Ready for a career reboot, perhaps?

Simone Bartesaghi joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about filmmaking, story & senses. Simone is the author of The Director’s Six Senses, and teaches filmmaking, directing, and screenwriting.

Simone is an Italian award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producer). He currently develops new projects through his production company, SIBA MEDIA LLC, and teaches film as an adjunct professor at Santa Monica City College.

Simone talks about how he worked in business until 10 years ago when he became a filmmaker, the benefits of following your passion, and some exercises to get in touch with your senses.
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Guided Goals Podcast #25: Launching Your Art Career with Alix Sloan

Alix Sloan PodcastAre you an artist?

Looking to launch your career in art or another industry?

Want to know what you need to do?

Alix Sloan joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about Launching Your Art Career … or any career. As an author and arts professional, Alix writes both fiction and non-fiction, lectures at art schools and organizations, coaches artists, curates exhibitions and works with a wide range of freelance clients. She is the author of Launching Your Art Career.

Alex shares tips for getting started, pricing, networking, and more. Although these tips are geared at launching an art career, many of them are relevant for everyone.

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Guided Goals Podcast #24: Creative Campaigns with Justin Simon

Justin SImon PodcastDo you come up with creative campaigns for clients or your own business?

Want to learn about the importance of combining social media and digital campaigns?

Looking to stand out?

Justin Simon joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about Creative Campaigns. Justin is Chief Social Strategist at Fanatics Media, which specializes in influencer marketing and digital campaigns for B2C products and services.

Justin shares tips for and examples of social media and digital campaigns, standing apart from the crowd, and more. Justin’s background is in a variety of areas, so he knows the importance of merging social media and digital campaigns together. [Read more…]

Guided Goals Podcast #22: Writing a Book with Lena Anani

Lena Anani PodcastHave you considered writing a book?

Want to know how to get started?

Need some inspiration?

Lena Anani joins us on the Guided Goals Podcast, and we’re going to talk about writing a book. Lena has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX for her work as the Intuitive Book Coach who works with healers, artists, and coaches and helps them to write, publish, and promote their magic.

Lena talks about “magic” and her writing recommendations, as well as what led her down this path.

Around 2003 Lena started a healing practice and wrote a couple books. When she asked he clients what they wanted to learn next, they asked her to teach them how to write a book. She refers to magic as the laws of attraction and that spiritual connection.

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Guided Goals Podcast #20: SEO for Your Blog with Lindsay Tredent Mauch

Lindsay Tredent Mauch SEO for Your BlogDo you use SEO for your blog?

Want to make your posts more searchable?

Need help getting started?

Our guest today is Lindsay Tredent Mauch is, and we’re going to talk about SEO for your blog. Lindsay is the Founder of LTM Digital, a Marketing & Social Media Boutique Agency focused on health, fitness, and technology and runs her own health and fitness blog, FitAndAwesome.com.

Lindsay shares the evolution of Fit and Awesome, as well as how to create blog posts for SEO.

Lindsay, who she started her own business while working full time, explains how in 2012 she went through a health and diet change. As she got healthier, people asked to read about her journey, but she did not have a dedicated blog. Over Thanksgiving weekend 2012 the Fit and Awesome blog was born.

Lindsay started writing, went on The Whole 30 Challenge in January, and made a goal to write every day that month. Six months later, she had a website with a huge following.

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