Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden

Send us a textToday’s guest is Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX and Founder of iMPACTFUL. Scilla shares her personal story of being bullied as a child, wanting to stay invisible and unseen for decades, and finally finding her voice to advocate for others through edutainment content.  Scilla is an award-winning producer, director, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and parent. She works with corporations, nonprofits and thousands of schools around the world, using story to bond, bridge, and model empathy to build a more empathetic community.  Her work has been featured in The New York Times Good Morning America and Today. Scilla is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, BeBold, Women in Film, mental health summits, educational institutions, and corporate HR and DEIB panels. She is a mother of 6 and resides with her husband Eric and two dogs in Seattle WA. 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:Scilla’s current projects and companiesLoving the law, watching Perry Mason, and advocating for othersBullied in childhood, and finding her voice later in lifeStudies of caregivers of all kinds find loneliness is pervasiveSocial media - damaging for all ages, including adults - the cause of a spike in mental health challengesStarting a business driven by passion - what should entrepreneurs know? You can’t be afraid to ask for money - especially womenNow is a great time to shift our culture and mindsetThe courage to move from invisible to seen-pushing through with kindnessDon’t be a bully to yourself!Resources:Scilla Andreen LinkedInBook: The Creative Coping ToolkitCaregiver StatisticsIndieFlixImpactfulJeanniey Walden LinkedInLiftoff WebsiteSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV showSupport the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet

Send us a textToday’s guest is Sergio Kopelev, VP of Engagement Management at Stroz Friedberg, a cybercrime and digital forensics company. Sergio was born in Moscow and emigrated to the US as a Jewish refugee with his family in the 70s. He grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and after a scrape with the law as a gang member, went on to become a highly decorated police detective. Dubbed a ‘pioneer cyber cop’ by the Washington Times newspaper, Sergio created one of this country’s first Internet Crimes taskforces. He is now a consultant, screenwriter and serial entrepreneur in the process of creating two startups. “TradeMarket Adventures” is his “live like a spy” experience that trains people in certain life skills that NOCs (Non-Official Cover) government operatives/spies are trained in. In this episode, you’ll hear about Sergio’s family journey from Soviet Russia in the 1970s to living with eight family members in a one-bedroom apartment in a gang-ridden neighborhood in Brooklyn, his teenage scrape with the law as a gang member himself, his introduction to the NYC police department and subsequent career in law enforcement, and the impetus behind the creation of his “live like a spy” experience, Trade Market Adventures.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:Sergio is a first-generation refugee, born in Russia, to a family of highly successful Jewish political dissidentsEight family members lived in a one-bedroom in BrooklynThe success of his parents and grandparents helped Sergio know “what success looks like” After joining a gang for protection, a scrape with the law led to a career in law enforcementMentors in Sergio’s government careersStartup Tradecraft Adventures - live as a spy for four days - learn skills that can help you in everyday life and workPutting kindness out into the world may not always be rewarded, but it makes your life betterResources:Sergio Kopelev LinkedInStroz Friedberg Digital Forensics/AonTradecraft AdventuresJeanniey Walden LinkedInLiftoff WebsiteSee what we loSupport the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see ...

Send us a textDid you know that currently 1 in every 30 children are diagnosed with autism? Were you aware that autism is actually a biological disorder, not a mental illness?Karen Thomas, CMT, CST-D is the founder and CEO at NaturallyRecoveringAutism, Inc., and has cured her own son Jacob's autism with a simple, step-by-step, all-natural healing protocol. In this episode, you’ll hear Karen’s story of discovering that her son was autistic, the horrible (and wildly incorrect) things she was told by therapists when she sought help, starting her own research and finding no helpful solutions, and the eventual development of her own process to heal children with this biological disorder.  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:IAOTP named Karen the top autism specialist of the decadeKaren was always interested in health, and entered a holistic health careerDiscovering craniosacral work 30 years agoKaren’s research on autism began in 2006, when therapists told Karen that her son’s autism was her fault as a parentAfter nearly a decade, Jacob no longer has any symptoms of autismFour stages of optimum autism recovery in Karen’s programMisconceptions about autism - parents think diet alone can helpHow the program works - simple step-by-step protocols for dietary changes, gut healing, heavy metal detox, clearing co-infections (Lyme, parasites, strep, etc) and brain support and repairCan the program help with other issues? Yes- your gut/brain function affects so much of your performance and wellnessSchools and their difficulty supporting autism treatmentWhere to begin? Download a free PDFResources:Karen Thomas LinkedInNaturally Recovering Autism WebsiteBook: Naturally Recovering AutismFree PDF: 7 Foods to EliminateBook: Imagine You’re an Aluminum Atom by “Mr. Aluminum”Support the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will ...

Send us a textToday Jeanniey interviews four successful, impactful business leaders in a single four-part episode. You’ll hear from Lauren Peters, Brand Leader at SalesForce Design, Doug Frederick, CEO of Health Cues, Nam Nguyen, Architect & Founder of Nom Nom Data, and Daniel Langer, Founder and CEO of Equite’.Jeanniey spends a quick ten minutes with each guest, discussing what their company is all about, how they provide value to their customers, exciting developments and innovations, and sharing a little advice for others in their industry spaces. 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."Explore topics including:[0:50] Lauren Peters- Brand Leader, SalesForce DesignTen-year career at Salesforce User experience design builds relationships and retentionA design mindset - combining community and designDoing things differently for impact - design toolkit, blog, training modules, podcast[09:00] Doug Frederick - CEO of Health CuesHealth Cues focuses on preventative healthcare - PDT (Preventative, Diagnosis, Treatment)Helping employers and employees access unique benefits Healthcare assessments identify areas of focusTax savings for employers and employees[16:11] Nam Nguyen - Architect & Founder of Nom Nom DataNom Nom solves complex data problems and issuesSolutions for manual input, metrics, and processing company dataAdvice for dealing with data - don’t build custom if you can buy a great solution[23:53] Daniel Langer, Founder and CEO of Equite, Pepperdine GraziadioDaniel’s journey into the world of luxuryLuxury sellers used to make customers feel uncomfortable to increase appealThe only group of interest now is Gen Z - it’s everything on steroidsStartups that are forming now will shake up the entire world of brandsEvery brand, luxury or not, should aspire to create extreme value for customersDon't forget to share with your friends and family. I would love to hear your opinions, so comment down below. Thank you for watchingResources:Lauren Peters LinkedInDoug Frederick LinkedInNam Nguyen LinkedInSupport the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey liv ...

Send us a textShawn Dougherty, Founder and CEO of Volonic shares her personal career journey including her wins, misses and a-ha moments 👀 This is a must watch for all the business-minded people. If you have imposter syndrome, this one will make you feel empowered and inspired. Just us for this this edition of  Liftoff Business with Jeanniey Walden🎙️Explore topics including👇🚀Choosing the right team🚀Beginning your network & entrepreneur journey🚀The value of healthy debates🚀Learning from the past🚀Work-life blend👠The BEST shoes to wear+ so much more!Don't forget to share with your friends and family. I would love to hear your opinions, so comment down below. Thank you for watchingSupport the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

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Send us a textFollow the journey of Tyler Kelly, CEO of Kelliwell Wellness Systems, as she sets out to make our world a better place. Inspired by her children and her mom, Tyler created a powerful solution that helps us breath easier and stay healthy. Initially inspired to become an actor, Tyler has found her platform, and we're so glad she did!Support the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

Send us a textJeanniey Walden  speaks to Christina Romero in this episode and explores how your passions in high school can turn into the fires that create a successful professional career.  If you are in college, or recently out of college, this podcast is for you!If you haven't spent time with Christina yet, you should. Here is her impressive background.Christina Romero has served as the Executive Director of the Office College Advancement and Santa Ana College Foundation for over 15 years. Working to empower Santa Ana College students through building the external, internal, and capital resources needed to see students strive and complete their educational and career goals. During her tenure, the portfolio of the Office of College Advancement has won several marketing and branding awards nationally and statewide. In addition, the SAC Foundation has grown in total assets and size from $3.2 million to over $16 million. As a relationship and communications strategy expert and infectious public speaker, she has elevated the story, brand, and overall philanthropy portfolio of the college and its students to another level. She is continually focused on increasing internal and external awareness and funding of and for the college, in partnership with all valued constituents including alumni, businesses, foundations, executive leadership teams, corporate, and other private key stakeholders. Her management style has created big results, with a 400% growth of assets and millions of dollars invested back to students, faculty, staff.Christina’s leadership and management style has grown the Advancement team from two to six professionals, still small but mighty; and she has led them to achieve significant results ranking Santa Ana College’s Advancement and Foundation in the top 10% of community college foundations based on asset and overall successes.Christina has worked alongside several Presidents, Executive Cabinets, and City Officials, and has helped build a deeply engaged and healthy Foundation Board of Directors, that is focused on aligning their philanthropic efforts with the college’s strategic goals. This ensures maximum impact and relevance for the Foundation and its mission. She works closely with faculty and other college constituents to connect and develop wide-scale strategic initiatives for further resource development, as well as directs and executes successful large-scale fundraising campaigns and produces highly visible branding and marketing pieces that showcase the college at large.Christina is a passionate storyteller, facilitator and is known for building teams and consensus in her work and the portfolios she manages. She brings enthusiasm and infectious energy as she engages and leads, all with a focus on students and a deep passion for the brand and mission of Santa Ana College in mind.Support the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.

Send us a textWho knew the hobbies we got involved in as kids would help us create successful careers? Erin and I didn't, but we found a common thread that propels marketers to executive levels.Support the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.