12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Michael Carlon- Michael Carlon is the host of the Uncorking a Story podcast (www.uncorkingastory.com) which features depth interviews with people making a difference in the world today. In addition, he is the author of Return to Casa Grande, Uncorking a Murder, Winning Streak, The Last Homily, and the forthcoming All the F*cks I Cannot Give. When he is not writing a novel, a magazine article, or a piece for his local newspaper, Mike earns his living as a marketing consultant traveling around the world interviewing people about their experiences with and attitudes towards his clients' products and services. He is an expert at understanding what makes people tick and translating those insights into intelligence his clients can use to make better decisions. Mike lives in Stamford, CT with his wife Nicole and their teenage triplets Grace, Patrick, and Maggie. He holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and an MBA with a concentration in marketing from Fairfield University.   michael.carlon@ve

Ahsan Irfan-   Ahsan Irfan: I'm an engineer by night and a history podcaster by night. I'm a knowledge freak and am extremely desirous to know anything and everything there is to know. I grew up in a household where books were sacrosanct and books were everywhere. Therefore, books are my natural companion. I am constantly reading. I read philosophy, religion, science and, most of all, history. I decided to convert this passion for reading history into a vehicle for the edutainment of others.   I was born in Karachi, Pakistan, but was brought up in Dubai, UAE. I moved to Canada just before going to college. I graduated as a metallurgical engineer and now work in the natural gas industry in Western Canada. I live in the wonderful city of Calgary with my wife and two kids; a boy (4) and a girl (2).   My podcast will launch in January 2018 and will explore different topics. My first series will be an exploration of the history of Rome's greatest enemy, the ancient Phoenician city-state of Carthage.   Vis

Doug Lawrence- Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® a Human Resources solution provider focused on effective mentoring. Doug is an International Certified Mentor Practitioner (ICMP) and an International Certified Mentor Facilitator (ICMF). He has over 30 years of mentoring and leadership experience in federal, provincial and private sector environments and is recognized as a thought leader in the mentoring space. Doug authored the book entitled, “The Gift of Mentoring”. Doug has worked with organizations to establish mentoring programs/mentoring cultures and provides one on one professional mentoring with people at all levels in an organization on an international basis. Doug currently serves on a number of Boards locally and internationally. Doug was instrumental in developing a curriculum to train people on how to become effective mentors. He has also created the International Certification for Mentors in partnership with Acquiros. TalentC’s® Accredited Mentor Training Program was recently recognized in

Kadeem Pardue-   I'm Kadeem Pardue, owner of Soul Theory LLC. We are recognized as one of the leading companies serving the Nashville, Tennessee area that delivers valuable business solutions through technology. My company specializes in website and mobile app development as well as providing advanced software solutions for B2B and B   www.soultheory.com       Listen to another #12minconvo 

Donna Still- My name is Donna and I work with emotions and feelings that have been stuck in the body causing pain and disease. I use a Breathwork practice combined with body and energy work to release trapped emotions. Our bodies have an innate intelligence and inherently know how to heal itself, if we know how to let it.     I work with people who want to change their current situation. They are sick of the suffering, whether that is in their work or their personal life. They just can’t take the pain anymore and are prepared to do whatever it takes.   Ever since I began my first service based business in 1996 I became interested in personal development. Initially, as a tool to enable me to be a more effective communicator, I was a painter & decorator and worked with many couples who just couldn’t agree, and with groups of stakeholders who all had different agendas. To get on with the decorating work I needed to find a way to get them all to work together and agree on a scheme!    Between 1996 and 2007 I

Adam Lamb- Adam Lamb, ‘The Reluctant Shaman’, is a speaker, author and guide for men of all ages; assisting them to reconnect to their authentic masculine power through one on one and group coaching programs and retreats.  Following a conversation when the right questions were finally asked, Adam has dedicated himself to paying forward the freedom with which he now lives his life.  Adam’s published works include: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, Profanity & Its Proper Use and An Initiated Man, Finally - due out March 2018. Listen to another #12minconvo 

Richard Leigh- Richard Leigh is a Filmmaker, Podcaster and Educator ready for the next challenge. He is the director at Richard Leigh Media.     Listen to another #12minconvo 

Laura Baxter- For over 25 years, Laura Baxter, the American Opera Singer and Performance Expert have studied the effects of the voice and body on non-verbal communication and leadership. Through her seminars, university courses and keynote speeches, she shares her research and experience not only with actors and singers but also with business and political leaders worldwide. She helps her clients to excel both on and off the stage! Ms. Baxter uses her stage experience to help business and political leaders to overcome stress and to excel in difficult situations. She also gives keynote speeches on the international stage, in which she combines musical theater and business themes into an entertaining, inspiring and informative event for everyone. In 2011 Ms. Baxter won the German Speakersʼ Association (GSA) Newcomer Casting Award with her Keynote Speech “The Power of Presence!” Ms. Baxter is also considered to be one of Speakersʼ Excellenceʼs Top 100 Trainers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In addition t

Pete Matthew- Pete Matthew: I am a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Planner providing fee-based holistic financial planning advice in Penzance, West Cornwall. I am also an award-winning podcaster and video blogger. My passion is to spread the word that anyone can take control of their personal finances. I am fulfilling this passion via my financial education website and podcast, MeaningfulMoney. Through video, podcasting and social media, I am reaching thousands of people every week with my simple financial planning message   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Jurriaan Mulder- Jurriaan Mulder is a Dutch student in Political Analysis. Along with a team of great guys he runs the Batavieren Podcast, a conservative podcast about politics, culture and history.    Listen to another #12minconvo 

Sharon Bowes- Sharon Bowes: Big dreams require many people, working in partnership to achieve.  And our new generation of business partners and entrepreneurs, entering the business world are making changes to the way we all work together.  At the same time, the new business competitive differentiator will be innovative solutions and breakthrough results.  Sharon has worked in business enterprises, small and large, for over 30 years, supporting, leading and managing hundreds of business change projects.  She specializes in coaching leaders and helping businesses predictably achieve the results they are seeking, including innovative, breakthrough (or impossible) results.  She uses a series of insights in her new book, You’re not a nail: The 7 Business practices that kill innovation to set the stage for slingshot results generated from consciously directed creative spaces that generate innovative thinking.  She is a change catalyst and entrepreneur, understanding and leading with the strength and power of the fe

Erin LeeAnn Watson- Erin LeeAnn Watson: I'm a Health information analyst with a passion for Healthcare and Media. My interests lie in, Healthcare & Health management consulting, biotechnology, and Medical & Media Entrepreneurship. Philanthropy is also very important to me.   Listen to another #12minconvo 

MarQ Piocos- MarQ Piocos has been doing his podcast "Somewhere in Vegas" for ten years and is one of the longest-running shows on the Blog Talk Radio network. The show talks with entertainers, musicians, comedians, actors, authors, and more. Among the show's guests include Eddie Money, Charlie Daniels, Seth Green, TJ Miller, Wayne Brady, and Terry Fator. The show was also featured a few times in "Page 6" of the New York Post. Piocos has been involved in radio off and on for the past two decades. He also has been in tv news for seven years and has become a filmmaker and documentarian. His documentary "Neung Roy" was featured at the Artmeis Film Festival and is currently working on a documentary on the growth of wrestling for girls and women. He also runs the highly successful "Wombat Sports" website that covers the female division of combat sports. He is the foremost expert in the women's division of MMA.   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Natasha Nurse- Natasha Nurse: Once upon a time, there was young Jamaican American girl from Manhattan who travelled all the way to University Park, Pennsylvania to meet the love of her life (a native Hollis, Queens resident). Where does the story go from here? Currently, the book is still being written. For the thirteen plus years shared together they have each accomplished quite a bit for a couple in their thirties.  A licensed attorney by trade, Natasha held various stints in the corporate world prior to making a foray into fashion and writing. Having been a victim of bullying as a child growing up, Natasha learned to seek out fashion as a source of strength early on and actively uses it as a personal means of empowerment; because of her own experiences with bullying and her strong desire to help others within the plus size community, Natasha started  Dressing Room 8  to provide a web-based resource where women can gain personal and professional empowerment through her fashion and lifestyle focused blog, co

Dee Hamill-   Dee Hamill, based in Charleston, SC, works with small businesses and startups at The Harbor Entrepreneur Center. (Job title: The One Who Does ALL The Things) ;)  She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Accounting from Mississippi College. Her background working with startups is specialized in entrepreneurial development, coaching and connecting early-stage entrepreneurs from conception to potential engagements with Angel Investors. She moved from Jackson, Mississippi to Charleston in November 2015. Aside from working with startups, she enjoys traveling and fitting as many adrenaline rushes into spare time as possible.   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Raulvin Coke- Raulvin Coke is the CEO of E- Learning Platform, "Millennial School of Entrepreneurship" premiere platform geared towards educating aspiring Lifestyle Entrepreneurs. Mr. Coke holds dual degrees from Rutgers University in Industrial Psychology and Labor Management. He also holds Business certifications from MIT, University of Maryland and Wharton School of Business. Raulvin Coke is also Chairman and CEO of 360 Lifestyle Design International. With a great knowledge of the Gallup Strengths research and the assessment tools, Raulvin takes individuals and organizations through the assessment, and explain how to identify and engage your highest potential entrepreneurial strengths and talents to help start or take your business to the next level. Listen to another #12minconvo

Tim Rutherford- Tim Rutherford: In 2006, we met in colorful Colorado. Back then, we were mindless spenders. We tracked every penny we spent and weren’t concerned about the big dollars that were flowing out of our bank account. We thought our spending level was okay because we weren’t in debt (other than our mortgage) and were maxing out our 401ks while adding to our savings and investment accounts at a steady pace. Even so, we spent an average of $115,000 per year for many years. This number doesn’t include income taxes, savings or payments to our mortgage principal. JUST SPENDING! When we started to look into our retirement, we assumed we would spend $120,000 a year. We had an epiphany in 2014. Spending less meant we didn’t have to work as long. Cutting back made us happier and kept moving up our planned retirement date. By living with less, we were able to say goodbye to our careers in 2015. From the beginning of our relationship, we treasured experiences over things. As we continue to downsize, our new lif

Faye Ly- Faye Ly: Significant Product Management experience, including Strategy and Market Planning, Major Account and Field Leadership, Execution and Collaboration with Engineering Teams, Product Life Cycle, Product Roadmap, Partnership and Go-To-Market Strategy. Understands both product and technology. Particularly skilled in building a shared vision, gathering support from the customer and the field, and developing requirements. Intimately connected to the Service Provider market and familiar with the enterprise markets. Proven track record in problem-solving, and negotiating between groups and across departmental lines. Superior presentation skills. My LinkedIn Listen to another #12minconvo

Michael Arias- Michael Arias asks, Don’t you wish you can just focus on improving people’s smile? Don’t you wish you didn’t have to deal with “low production” and “how are we going to get more new patients next month” or even “holy crap, collection this month is so low and new patient flow is horrible, what do I do to make more money to at least cover my overhead, where do I start?!” You may be telling yourself “I’m not suppose to be dealing with marketing and trying to convince people to come to my office, and negotiate with every patient on treatment…. I DIDN’T SIGN UP FOR THIS! Well, I am here to tell you I completely understand. I do. You became a dentist mainly because you wanted to help people. You wanted to help the world by improving lives! I can see that and I want to make sure people see that in you. I am here to give you tips, strategies, campaigns, marketing tools, trends, life saving information, and more on how to market and build your practice successfully so that you do not have to worry

Liberty Forrest- Liberty Forrest: Award-Winning Author. Speaker. Psychic. Medium. And Witch. Liberty Forrest is an award-winning author and Huffington Post contributor who has written several books. Previously, she specialised in non-fiction inspirational self-help books but now focuses on paranormal thriller sagas.  Drawing on her own turbulent life and healing journey, she combines her life experiences with her passion for writing, whether in the non-fiction inspirational self-help genre, or in her gripping, compelling novels that readers say they can't put down. Her stories are suspense-filled fiction about characters who deal with challenging obstacles and family relationships, and their interaction with those who are in the Spirit realm. Liberty's characters feel like real people that we know and love -- or love to hate. In childhood, Liberty discovered her abilities as a psychic and medium, which continued to develop over the years, leading her to do readings professionally. Eventually, she took to th