Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, public speakers, influencers, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So thrilled to share Episode 95 of AAF podcast: How Joanne Molinaro's Took Smart Risks To Become A Bestselling Author. Tune in for a captivating conversation on entrepreneurship and storytelling.

With over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker among others.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Authentic As F*ck podcast

00:03:26 - The Influence of My Grandmother and My Korean Background

00:06:30 - The Influence of Literature in Upbringing

00:09:33 - Childhood Dreams and Career Choices

00:12:45 - Discovering a Different Path

00:15:43 - The Struggle of Setting Appropriate Goals

00:19:05 - The Fear of Uncertainty and Goallessness

00:22:17 - The Fear of Quitting Your Job

00:25:22 - Finding a Path to Pursue a Dream

00:28:51 - The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision

00:31:56 - Analyzing Potential Outcomes

00:35:06 - Shifting Focus and Setting New Goals

00:38:11 - Transitioning from Law to Entrepreneurship

00:41:07 - Overcoming a Scarcity Mentality

00:44:18 - Overcoming Ego and Competitiveness in Korean Culture

00:47:28 - The Strength in Calculated Risks

00:50:31 - Building Financial Stability for Entrepreneurs

00:53:30 - Lessons Learned from Life

00:56:50 - Embracing Joy and Overcoming Fear

01:00:04 - Believing in Yourself, with Support from Others

01:02:59 - Wrapping Up the Story

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, public speakers, influencers, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So thrilled to share Episode 94 of AAF podcast: How Brock Johnson’s Upbringing Guided Him To Entrepreneurship! Tune in for a captivating conversation on entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Brock Johnson has coached thousands of entrepreneurs and creators on how to grow on Instagram since launching his coaching business in 2018.

In 2021, his personal following blew up thanks to his Reels Strategies and he has grown at a rate of approximately 1,000 followers per day, since then.

He now has over 700k followers, personally consults with Meta and Instagram staff, and is an international keynote speaker.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Journey into Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing

00:03:16 - Early Entrepreneurial Spirit and Lace My Kicks.

00:06:14 - The Importance of Taking Action

00:09:24 - The Similarities between Sports and Entrepreneurship

00:12:41 - Turning ADHD into a Superpower

00:15:39 - Launching a Business in College

00:18:47 - Starting Unwrap Snap: Teaching Parents to Use Snapchat

00:21:49 - Solving Problems as an Entrepreneur

00:25:06 - A Blessing in Disguise: Rebranding and Relaunching

00:28:15 - Contrasting Financial Backgrounds

00:31:22 - Different values and mindset towards money in college

00:34:23 - Finding a Place to Fit In and Make Friends

00:37:20 - Going Viral on TikTok

00:40:11 - Transition from TikTok to Instagram

00:43:20 - Coaching and Leadership on the Football Field

00:46:23 - Coaching, Motivation, and Fun Turning Point

00:49:27 - Burnout from Coaching Calls

00:52:31 - The Birth of the Insta Club Hub

00:55:32 - Overcoming the Myth of Self-Doubt

00:58:40 - From weakness to strength

01:01:39 - Instagram Growth Tips

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

In this episode 93 of AAF podcast: How Jay Clouse Built A Community For Creators.

Jay Clouse founded Creator Science @CreatorScienceYT a media company supporting professional creators.

With over 60,000 newsletter subscribers, 2 million podcast downloads, and 4 million views on YouTube, Creator Science is a leading voice in the creator economy.

In 2023, Jay was named “Content Entrepreneur of the Year” by The Tilt and the Creator Science podcast was a 2022 Signal Award winner.

Previously, Jay’s community Unreal Collective was acquired by Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income. There, he went on to design SPI’s paid membership community and cohort-based course programs

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Creator Science and the Authentic As F*ck Podcast

00:03:25 - Early Introduction to Entrepreneurship

00:06:22 - Discovering the World of Entrepreneurship

00:09:15 - Building Community and Attracting People

00:12:15 - The Power of Strong Emotion in Content Creation

00:15:27 - Building a Start-up vs Consulting

00:18:28 - Dealing with Downsides of Consultants in Companies

00:21:30 - Taking risks and working for a venture-backed startup

00:24:24 - Making the Decision to Leave the Job

00:27:26 - The Tradeoff in Traditional Employment

00:30:38 - Facilitating Mastermind Groups for Scalable Income

00:33:37 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure

00:36:35 - The Transition to Working with Creative People

00:39:32 - Teaching and the Creation of a Community

00:42:39 - Transition to SPI Pro and the Transformation Year

00:45:57 - Business Growth and Partnering with My Wife

00:49:10 - Balancing Work and Family Life, Pregnancy Plans