FF206: Fearless at Twelve: Milana Schaal's TEDx Accomplishments and Bestselling Books

In this episode, Sabine Gedeon, speaker and Executive Career and Leadership Strategist, delves into the intriguing topics of identity, power, and leadership. Sabine shares the experiences of women in the workplace, the need for organizations to adapt and foster inclusivity, and the importance of preparing the next generation of leaders.

Highlights From This Episode:

• Reimagining & rehumanizing leadership for women.

• The need for organizations to make their workplaces more inclusive.

• Preparing the next generation of leaders, particularly Gen Z.

• Leadership is evolving and affecting various domains of society.

• Recognizing one's sphere of influence and developing leadership skills in different capacities.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ‘LeadHerShip Reloaded: Reimagining, Redefining, and Rehumanizing Leadership’ by Sabine Gedeon

Learn more:  SheLeads Network

Resources:  Sabine’s podcast series ‘Leadership Reloaded’ 

More About Sabine Gedeon

As a Speaker and Executive Career & Leadership Strategist, Sabine Gedeon has helped clients in both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies address their development needs and achieve their growth goals. Her expertise inspires her clients to become confident and influential leaders who embrace change and transformation, both personal and professional.

Sabine is the Founder of SheLeads Network and host of the top-rated podcast, She Leads Now, focused on women in leadership and business. Her message of growth and transformation is amplified through her book, Transformed, The Journey to Becoming. She holds a Master's degree in Management and Organizational Leadership, and is certified as both a Life Coach and Leadership Consultant from ICF-accredited institutions.

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In this episode, Greig Wells, a seasoned digital marketing expert shares his unique approach to building community through virtual dinner party events. Greig’s fascinating concept is that there’s no sales pitch involved. Not only does this platform provide a sense of security, but it also allows higher-level clients to gain a competitive advantage.

Highlights From This Episode:

• Building community through virtual dinner parties.

• Allow higher level clients to get a closer look at the host's community and create social proof.

• Breakout rooms are based on the Ask Method and focus on specific topics for discussion.

• Foster open and honest conversations without the pressure of a sales environment.

• Data is collected during the event to gather information about attendees.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Learn more:  Virtual Dinner Parties

More About Greig Wells

Greig Wells helps coaches enroll high ticket clients with a Virtual Dinner Party where there is no selling because you build true community and trust and discover in the VDP exactly what your people want to buy from you so you can truly serve them.

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Val Low is a MAP IT Master & Brand Strategist and takes entrepreneurs to their next level of growth and impact. Through visual business mapping, Val works with entrepreneurs to take their dreams and business ideas out of their head and bring them to life. Val provides strategy on creating a message and brand to stand out in a noisy marketplace that people love to talk about.

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In this episode, Jessa Carter shares her personal journey from a successful career in neurosurgery to becoming an entrepreneur and speaker. We dive into the power of the mind and how our subconscious beliefs and habits can hold us back from reaching our full potential. 

Highlights From This Episode:

• The challenges and growth of being an entrepreneur.

• How we use only 5% of our brain.

• Understanding the power of the mind.

• Overcoming subconscious limitations.

• Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind. 

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ‘The Peaceful Millionaire’ by Jessa Carter

Learn more:  Divine Heart Ministry

Resources:  The Peaceful Billionaire Masterclass

More About Jessa Carter

Jessa Carter, The Peaceful Billionaire, is a top 1% Neuroscience Expert and the Leading Wealth Creation Mentor for entrepreneurs, professionals, and the go-to for many of the biggest names in the conscious business industry. Jessa is a passionate acclaimed mentor, author and international speaker who has learned from and has shared the stage with Sharon Lecter, Les Brown, and many others.

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Val Low is a MAP IT Master & Brand Strategist and takes entrepreneurs to their next level of growth and impact. Through visual business mapping, Val works with entrepreneurs to take their dreams and business ideas out of their head and bring them to life. Val provides strategy on creating a message and brand to stand out in a noisy marketplace that people love to talk about.

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Tami Jaffe, a former CPA and finance professional, transitioned from the corporate world to become a successful coach and mentor. She now teaches others how to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur. Tami shows entrepreneurs the next steps in business growth, the importance of knowing your audience and the power of speaking engagements to connect with potential clients. 

Highlights From This Episode:

• Identifying what is working, where your leads are coming from and exploring new sources of leads.

• Speaking as a powerful way to connect with audiences.

• The benefits of getting on podcasts as a starting point.

• Nurturing connections beyond the speaking engagement.

• The need for ongoing relationship building and continuously following up to foster growth.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ‘You Already Made the Decision, You Just Aren’t Happy With’ by Tami Jaffe

Learn more:  Tami Jaffe Website

More About Tami Jaffe

Tami Jaffe is a success coach, energy shifter and speaker on topics of making better decisions and business growth. Tami guides her clients through the sometimes-overwhelming prospect of starting and growing a new business. Her Amazon #1 best-selling book You Already Made the Decision, You Just Aren’t Happy With It, is a guide on how to make better decisions or live with the ones you’ve made. 

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Scott Ertl, former circus performer turned school counselor turned full-time entrepreneur, utilizes the power of humor and creativity as bridges of solace for those battling with depression, suicide, addiction, or everyday struggles. Scott shares how practical strategies and insights can bring more light and happiness into your life. We learn about Scott’s Buoy app which provides a quick and easy way to send and receive meaningful messages when someone needs a lift-me-up.

Highlights From This Episode:

• How humor and play can be positive and powerful in building relationships.

• Daily habits such as exercise, healthy eating, and positive music, contribute to overall well-being.

• Predicting when one is likely to struggle and to schedule conversations or activities during rough times.

• Practical strategies for bringing light into dark moments, breaking negative cycles, and building good habits.

• Using Scott’s free Buoy App to store any kind of positive media or messages in one place on your phone to boost encouragement and inspiration when having a dark time.    

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Learn more:  Scott Ertl LinkedIn

Scott Ertl Website

Resources:  Buoy App. Find it in the App Store or Google Play

More About Scott Ertl

While I performed comedy magic and juggling in the circus for 9 years, I eventually ran away from the circus to join a school to work as a school counselor for 22 years. In both jobs, I saw the power of humor and teamwork along with the consequences of addictions and depression. I created the Buoy App to help everyone keep positive messages easy to access for quick inspiration when you're feeling like your drowning in doubt or sadness and need a pick-me-up.

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In this episode, Hilary DeCesare, founder of the ReLaunch Company, shares the impact of elevating energy and mindset in our pursuit of success. She delves into the power of tuning in and using music as a tool for success. Hilary demonstrates her powerful and fun experience as she takes me through her ‘Tune In’ process.   

Highlights From This Episode:

• The four-step process.

• Importance of elevating energy to a higher level to overcome challenges.

• Incorporating music into daily routines and habits.

• Difference between creating content from a low-energy place and a high-energy place.

• Importance of staying focused for long periods of time.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ReLaunch! Spark Your Heart To Ignite Your Life by Hilary DeCesare

Learn more:  ReLaunch

More About Hilary DeCesare

Hilary DeCesare is an award-winning business expert, author of the international bestseller: ReLaunch! Spark Your Heart To Ignite Your Life and founder of the ReLaunch Company. 

This former Silicon Valley CEO is widely recognized for her work in neuropsychology and is on a mission to empower entrepreneurial women to experience joy and reimagine what is possible both personally and professionally with her innovative framework, the 3HQ™. Through her signature courses, private coaching, and ever-growing community. Hilary has helped thousands of women reinvent their lives, businesses, and relationships so they can show up as their best selves every day. 

Hilary’s work and insights have been featured on ABCs The Secret Millionaire, as well as NBC, The Huffington Post, Forbes Coaches Council, The Hallmark Channel, Fox, Pix 11, Entrepreneur and Yahoo Finance. She hosts both ‘The ReLaunch Podcast' and Radio America’s ‘The ReLaunch Live’ and is a frequent public speaker. 

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In this episode, Milana Schaal, a 12-year-old three-time TEDx speaker and bestselling author, joins us with her speaking coach Jackie Bailey, who helps youth build confidence and communication skills. Milana empowers other kids to dream, have courage, and make a difference! With her infectious enthusiasm, Milana is a delight to talk to and a true inspiration.

Highlights From This Episode:

• Milana's achievements as a three-time TEDx speaker and author.
• Milana's powerful message about courage for kids and how adults can help.
• Building up courage through daily acts. Small steps of courage.
• How Milana’s book was created and published with the help of her mother.
• Taking small steps of courage every day can lead to amazing accomplishments.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ‘Delicious Smoothie Recipes’ by Milana Schaal

‘The Parenting Owner’s Manual’ Milana Schaal with 34 experts around the world

Learn more:  The World Needs Us Kids Milana Schaal TEDx Mountain Ave

Why You're Never Too Young to Have Courage? Milana Schaal TEDxHickory

More About Milana Schaal

Meet Milana Schaal, the ultimate life enthusiast—a 3X TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Courage Coach extraordinaire! With boundless knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, Milana empowers kids to develop their skill sets and conquer any challenge that comes their way. Proudly representing a fantastic blend of American, Ukrainian, and Armenian heritage, she spreads awareness that being different and unique is incredible.

Milana firmly believes in helping one another pursue dreams and creating a better place for future generations. When she's not inspiring young minds, she dreams big with a vision of opening a lively Smoothie Shop and an animal shelter for precious creatures. She also pens courageous books and dreams of globetrotting to visit all seven world wonders. With her dream to have adorable companions, a pug and a chimpanzee, Milana Schaal is here to light up your world with confidence, dreams, and a lot of fun—let's achieve greatness and create a brighter future together!

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Our guest in this episode is Tiffanie Kellog, an expert in referral marketing, a topic that many sales professionals, trainers, and coaches often overlook. Referral marketing can be just as effective, if not more, than cold calling and generating leads. Tiffanie is here to share her insights and experiences on how to ignite your business through the power of referrals and the importance of educating and training your referral sources to talk about your business in the right way.

Highlights From This Episode:

·      Only about 2% of entrepreneurs are actually out there proactively working on generating referrals.

·      Educating and training referral sources to talk about your business effectively.

·      Keeping referral marketing simple.

·      Active pursuit of referrals through giving and asking for them.

·      A formula for calculating the number of referrals needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  4 ½ Networking Mistakes

                           Knock the Socks off Your Audience

                           Be memorable!

Learn more:  Tiffanie Kellog

Resources:  Why You Ain't Getting Referrals ebook

  How to Get Referrals Formula

More About Tiffanie Kellog

Tiffanie Kellog entered the entrepreneurial world in 2003 and since then has enjoyed being able to help her clients MAKE MONEY, SAVE TIME, and have FUN! Since then, Tiffanie has spent her time traveling across the globe helping thousands of entrepreneurs create amazing businesses and have spectacular lives – through keynote presentations, workshops, online programs, and more!

Whether sharing her expertise (with her southern accent) on referral marketing, networking or maximizing your time, Tiffanie will knock the socks off the audience with her fun and entertaining presentations while leaving them with eTiffanies (epiphanies from Tiffanie) to help create RESULTS in their world!!!

Tiffanie shares, “My goal is to help people achieve their dreams by giving them the tools needed to make more money in less time so they can have more fun!” 

Tiffanie is the author of 4 ½ Networking Mistakes: Maximize Your Networking Efforts by Avoid Common Mistakes, Knock the Socks off Your Audience: Delivering Presentations with Power and Passion to Audiences Large and Small. and Socks to Success: Be memorable! Branding to Generate More Referrals. She is also the creator of the online program, 13 Months a Year: How to Have More Time, so Easy It Will Knock Your Socks Off.

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Val Low is a MAP IT Master & Brand Strategist and takes entrepreneurs to their next level of growth and impact. Through visual business mapping, Val works with entrepreneurs to take their dreams and business ideas out of their head and bring them to life. Val provides strategy on creating a message and brand to stand out in a noisy marketplace that people love to talk about.

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Jackie Bailey from Speak Feed Lead joins us again as we spotlight one of her talented students, Zack Lankerani.  Jackie empowers both youth and adults to cultivate a courageous and confident speaking voice. At just 13 years old, Zack has already achieved remarkable feats. From being a triathlete and robotics competitor to a speaker, podcaster and published author, he proves that there are no limits to what one can achieve.    

Highlights From This Episode:

• Jackie's empowering program Speak Feed Lead and Zack’s involvement.
• Training youth and adults to have a courageous speaking voice.
• From empowering his speaking voice to podcaster and published author.
• Zach's own podcast and his experience hosting it.
• Importance of sharing your opinions and establishing strong relationships with family.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ‘The Parenting Owner’s Manual’ The A to Zs of raising a happy, healthy family from 34 experts from around the world

Zack Lankerani and his co-authors

‘Cashflow Quadrant’ Robert Kiyosaki

More About Zack Lankerani

Zack is 12 years old and attends a private school in south Florida. He is a record-breaking triathlon competitor, and has experience speaking on several summits, hosting his own podcast, and delivering a keynote speech.   

Being the athlete and extraordinary student he is, Zack has learned how to focus on each project he's involved in. He was recently in a robotics competition which taught him teamwork and applying the talents of many for the betterment of all.

Zack has recently been reading Robert Kiyosaki's book, Cashflow Quadrant and enjoying it.

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Val Low is a MAP IT Creator & Brand Strategist and takes entrepreneurs to their next level of growth and impact. Through visual business mapping, Val works with entrepreneurs to take their dreams and business ideas out of their head and bring them to life. Val provides strategy on creating a message and brand to stand out in a noisy marketplace that people love to talk about.

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In this episode, Jackie Bailey, founder and executive director of The Speak Feed Lead Project, shares the nonprofits primary mission of empowering children and reminding them that they are worthy of being heard and that their voices are significant. Jackie’s life experiences have now fueled her dedication to ensuring that no child ever feels silenced or unheard again.

Highlights From This Episode:

·      Empowering children, kids, and adults to have a courageous voice.

·      The strong value system and willingness of young people to stand up for their beliefs.

·      Jackie's experience and journey towards giving a TEDx talk.

·      Recognizing the brilliance and valuable perspectives of Millennials.

·      The role of public speaking skills as a safe space for children to express their emotions and improve communication within the family.

Links & Resources From This Episode:

Read more:  ‘The Parenting Owner’s Manual’

Learn more:  The Speak Feed Lead Project

Resources:   Happily, EVEN After free gift

More About Jackie Bailey

“Don’t tell anyone” silenced Jackie Bailey at the age of 8. Fifteen years later she saved another child by speaking up. Known as The International Conversation Coach, Jackie inspires clients to break their silence and become victorious over trauma.

Today she is the founder and executive director of The Speak Feed Lead Project which has empowered hundreds of children, teens, and adults with confident, courageous voices shared on global stages, competitions, podcasts, and books.

Jackie is a 2015 semi-finalist in The World Championship of Public Speaking putting her in the top 98 of 33,000 competitors. She’s a best-selling author of four books on topics ranging from leadership, healing, communication, and parenting. She is co-host of Life Mastery Radio with Todd & Jackie, and an award-winning team-builder, educator, leader, and coach.

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