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Today’s guest is Gareth Russell, historian, and broadcaster, educated at Oxford University and Queen’s University, Belfast. He is the author of nine books, including Young and Damned and Fair, The Ship of Dreams (A Daily Telegraph Best History Book, 2019) and Do Let's Have Another Drink (A Times of London Book of the Year, 2022; The Spectator Must-Have Christmas Gift,2022). He is the host of the podcast Single Malt History with Gareth Russell. 

In this episode you’ll hear about Gareth’s historical upbringing and developing a passion for writing, the role of history in our worlds future, and his thoughts on how AI will impact the publishing industry.  

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

 Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Resources:

Gareth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_garethrussell

Gareth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-russell-664b55a4/

Gareth Twitter: https://twitter.com/garethrussell1

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/

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Today’s guest is Doug Zarkin, Chief Brand Officer at Good Feet Worldwide and Author of Moving Your Brand out of The Friend Zone. Prior to his exceptional achievements on the brand side, Doug co-founded G-WHiZ!, Grey Advertising's division specializing in youth, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing. During his tenure, he orchestrated blockbuster campaigns for industry giants such as Reebok, Warner Bros., Konami Video Games, Seagram, W Hotels, and The Food Network.

Doug Zarkin, a highly acclaimed marketing expert with a multitude of awards to his name, has been recognized as a "Marketer of The Next Generation" by Brandweek and has consistently earned a place on several “Top Marketers Lists” including the 2022 and 2023 Crain's NY Notables in Marketing. Doug has propelled renowned brands such as mark. by Avon and Victoria's Secret PINK to unprecedented success. His recent role as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Pearle Vision even garnered the attention of Harvard Business School, leading to it being featured as a case study in brand revitalization.

In this episode you’ll hear about how his journey in marketing, branding and advertising began, insights on how to build a personal brand, and advice for new graduates entering the workforce.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Discussion Points

Origin Story: Getting into Marketing, Branding, and Advertising

Passion for Thinking Human

Advice for New Graduates Entering the Marketing World

Building a Personal Brand

Handling Adversity and Failure

Perfectionism and the 80/20 Rule

Successful Failure and the Lessons Learned

Mentorship and Leadership

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/dougzarkin/#

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougzarkin/

https://twitter.com/DougZarkin

https://www.dougzarkin.com/

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/

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Today’s guest is Alex Bennet, Bartender and Author of “A Shot of Oakies”. For most of his Alex has been working in restaurants in some capacity or another. As a teen he began washing dishes in his family’s place and over time, he filled every role in the business until, by my mid-twenties, he became the General Manager and ran the operations. In his early thirties he left and became a full-time professional bartender at a corporate restaurant. 

During that time, Alex also returned to school and earned his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with a certification to teach English. Alex always equates being a bartender with being a storyteller, so he combined his experience with his education and wrote A Shot of Oakies, the first of three books in the Olde Rosie Chronicles. 

In this episode you’ll hear about Alex’s passion for literature, early career experiences, the intersection of education and work, and his book “A Shot of Oakies”.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Discussion Points

Origin Story: Getting into Marketing, Branding, and Advertising

Passion for Thinking Human

Advice for New Graduates Entering the Marketing World

Building a Personal Brand

Handling Adversity and Failure

Perfectionism and the 80/20 Rule

Successful Failure and the Lessons Learned

Mentorship and Leadership

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/literarybooze/

https://www.xlibris.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/849456-a-shot-of-oakies 

https://www.facebook.com/LiteraryBooze 

https://twitter.com/LiteraryBooze 

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/

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Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden"
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Today’s guests are Amy Livingstone and Julie Wilson, Co-Founders at Cheeky Chompers, the innovative British baby business. While on maternity leave at an antenatal class, Julie met Cheeky Chompers co-director Amy Livingstone. After numerous experiences of dropped or lost teethers the two identified a gap in the market, put their creative minds together and both the Neckerchew and Cheeky Chompers were born!

Cheeky Chompers is now a multi award-winning brand with a wide product range of innovative baby products designed to make parents lives easier. They have sold in excess of 3 million products on over 1500 retailers around the world including John Lewis and the White Company and have distributors in 35 countries, including the United States and China in addition to a growing e-commerce business on Cheeky Chompers.com and Amazon worldwide.

In this episode you’ll hear about how two new moms went into business together by taking an intuitive twist on everyday baby essentials, what keeps them motivated to grow the business, and the exclusive on what’s next for their company.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Discussion Points

• From Antenatal Acquaintances to Dynamic Business Duo 
• New Moms' Mission to Transform the Parenting Experience Gains Momentum 
• The Unstoppable Drive Behind Cheeky Chompers 
• Overcoming Obstacles: From Navigating Challenges to Creating Innovations 
• Testing the Waters with Focus Groups & Dragons’ Den TV Show
• Expert Advice to Fuel Your Business Dreams 
• A Glimpse into Tomorrow: What Lies Ahead for the Visionaries at Cheeky Chompers 
• Royal Recognition: The Special Day Cheeky Chompers Shared with His Majesty King Charles 

Resources:

Cheeky Chompers Website

Cheeky Chompers Twitter

Cheeky Chompers Facebook

Cheeky Chompers Instagram

Amy Livingstone LinkedIn

Julie Wilson LinkedIn

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn

Liftoff Website

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Today’s guest is Bita Safari, CEO at GiGO Clean Technology INC and President at Simply Crystal Clean. 

In this episode you’ll hear about Bita’s unwavering resilience amidst multiple failures and her motivation, fueled by faith and self-belief, to keep pushing forward, all while drawing strength from a supportive community that helped turn her own problems into a helpful solution for families everywhere.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Discussion Points

• GiGO Clean: Pioneering On-Demand Cleaning App
• From Personal Problem to Thriving Business
• Resilience Amidst Multiple Failures
• Motivated by Faith and Self-Belief
• Always Moving Forward
• Community Support
• Childhood Dreams Realized

Resources:

Bita Safari LinkedIn 

GiGO Clean LinkedIn 

GiGO Clean Facebook 

GiGO Clean Twitter 

GiGO Clean Instagram 

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/

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Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden"
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Today’s guest is Gazelle Steenkamp, Life Design and Legacy Coach at Soul Spa Selah. She welcomes Christian women into a Soul Spa Experience where you gain clarity on your life purpose and are equipped to do life well! Gazelle can help you simplify and strategize the process to quickly activate your potential.

Gazelle is no stranger to life reinventions and transformations due to multiple international relocations. She knows what it is like to start again in a new place, where no one knows you or what you have to offer. Gazelle is passionate about sharing these life-changing perspectives in her unique art inspired coaching curriculum.

In this episode you’ll hear about when her eldest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and she had to embrace a different rhythm of life, how she works to empower women through life design and legacy building, and exploring the 4 spaces that define a stagnant mindset.

 Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

 Discussion Points

• Relocating to Amsterdam and her daughter's fight against leukemia.
• Learning to walk in a different way and live about the noise.
• Releasing inner obstacles to unlock new avenues.
• Establishing Soul Spa Selah with a focus on empowering women in life design and legacy building.
• Making space for the zero.
• Guiding and supporting women as they navigate their paths.
• Exploring the 4 Spaces that define a stagnant mindset.
• What is your ROE – return on emotions?

Resources:

Soul Spa Selah Website

Gazelle’s Facebook

Gazelle’s Instagram

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn

Liftoff Website

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Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden"
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Today’s guest is Steve Davis, Founder & CEO of GenTech Creative Concepts, a marketing agency engaged in helping small businesses, and small to medium enterprises, develop and grow across the digital space.

What started as an entrepreneurial aspiration many years ago, has been a journey to founding an agency and helping businesses achieve their goals in the digital space.  A proud father of 4, Steve has had to juggle the work-life balance throughout his journey and is happy that he has found the kids are what keep him grounded as well as motivated.  

In this episode you’ll hear about how Steve transitioned early on to a career as an Optician and multi-practice manger, his return to entrepreneurship, this time with family by one's side,  balancing family and entrepreneurship, and how embracing failure becomes a catalyst for personal and professional development.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Discussion Points

• Juggling Parenthood and Business: Life as a father of 4
• Navigating Career Transitions: From Entrepreneurship to Ophthalmology
• Cultivating Growth Within Companies
• Entrepreneurship Revisited: Building a Business with Family at Heart
• Embracing Failure as a Path to Personal and Professional Growth
• Strategic Pivoting
• The Motivating Force of Helping Others
• The Power of Word of Mouth
• Next Generation Involvement: Deciding When to Introduce Kids to the Family Business

Resources:

Steve Davis Instagram

Steve Davis LinkedIn

GenTech Website

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn

Liftoff Website

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Today’s guest is Pauline Geraci, author, personal trainer, and fitness instructor. Pauline is a published author of two books about teaching in prison: Teaching on the Inside I and II. She has also self-published: Gifts of the Heart and Poems in Their Pockets. Pauline is a retired U.S. Army LTC., correctional educator, and gym owner. Today, she teaches Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Indoor Cycling, Strength Training and is a Personal Trainer. She loves to hike and garden but her passion is Pickleball.

 In this episode discover how Pauline’s career and life passion evolved as she shares her journey of creating change and witnessing its impact, her experience as an educator in correctional institutions and how to attain your goals while embracing self-belief and perseverance along the way.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 

Discussion Points

• How her career evolved, and her life passions unfolded
• Creating change and witnessing the impact
• Experience as an educator in correctional institutions
• How challenging life experiences led to Gifts of The Heart and Poems in Their Pockets
• Navigating the path to self-publishing
• Rehabilitating the image of incarcerated individuals
• Practical steps to attain your goals
• Self-belief and perseverance

Resources:

Pauline’s Facebook

Pauline’s Instagram

Pauline’s Twitter

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn

Liftoff Website

See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel
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