NORMAL SUCKS! Author and Advocate Jonathan Mooney on Turning Challenges to Advantages.Jonathan Mooney is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's won a multitude of awards, including The Harry S. Truman fellowship for public services, Finalist for a Roads Scholarship, LA Achievement award from The Lab school of Washington. He's been featured in/on HBO, NPR, The New York Times, NBC, Fast company, and more.  His books include Normal Sucks, Learning Outside the Lines, and The Short Bus, which can be purchased below:https://www.jonathanmooney.com/booksJonathan's Website: https://www.jonathanmooney.comJonathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejonathanmooney/?hl=en

Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Twenties with Paul Angone, Bestselling Author of 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties.In today's episode, Paul and I chat about finding your purpose,  the value of trial and error with your business, and the importance of creating content without fear of judgement.ABOUT Paul Angone:Paul is a national speaker, organizational consultant, the best-selling author of 101 Secrets For Your Twenties and many other titles designed to help 20-somethings succeed. Paul is also the creator of AllGroanUp.com, which has received millions of views from 190 countries.For more of Paul Angone: http://allgroanup.comPaul's Books: http://paulangone.com/the-books/(101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties, All Groan Up, 101 Secrets for Your Twenties)His new book comes out in March 2021, titled  25 Lies Twentysomethings Need to Stop Believing

In today's episode of GIFTED, I interviewed psychotherapist and New York Times Bestselling author Lori Gottlieb. Her bestselling memoir/self-help book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is being developed and adapted for television by Eva Longoria for ABC. Lori is also a TED speaker, has a weekly column called Dear Therapist in The Atlantic, and recently launched her podcast called Dear Therapists. We discussed Lori's book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the importance of sharing your feelings, creating positive self-talk, and how to support your friends (and yourself!) in the age of COVID-19.MORE OF LORI GOTTLIEB:LORI'S WEBSITE: https://lorigottlieb.comMAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE (Amazon)LORI'S Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/lori_gottliebDEAR THERAPISTS PODCAST: https://lorigottlieb.com/podcast/ READ DEAR THERAPIST IN The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/projects/dear-therapist/ 

Today, I chatted with Guy Kawasaki about marketing in the social media age. Guy Kawasaki is a marketing expert who helped Steve Jobs market the first Mac in 1984, and now works as the Chief Evangelist at Canva. Guy is the author of popular books like "The Art of The Start," "The Art of Social Media," and "Wise Guy." Follow Guy: http://guykawasaki.com@guykawasakiGuy's Podcast, REMARKABLE PEOPLE: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to GIFTED PODCAST! @giftedpodcast

Today, I chatted with Laura DiBenedetto (Author of The Six Habits) about starting her first company at 19 years old, retiring at 34, and all the struggles and experiences she had in between. We discuss learning to love yourself, the importance of self-care when it comes to building a business, and how to deal with discrimination and misogyny in the entrepreneurship world. About Laura DiBenedetto:TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. As Founder and CEO of Vision Advertising, a company that she built at age 19, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build and grow profitable enterprises entirely on their terms.Follow Laura:https://lauradibenedetto.com@lauradibenedettoThe Six Habits:https://www.thesixhabits.com@thesixhabitsOrder the Book: https://www.thesixhabits.com/offers/Z34ZBxtd/checkoutLaura's 90-Day Course:https://www.thesixhabits.com/90-day-habit-masteryDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to GIFTED PODCAST:@giftedpodcast

In today's episode, Calvin Hamilton (the CEO of notus) talks about his journey to working for Gary Vee at 18 years old and starting his own company at 21 years old. He has an unbelievable story and a ton of advice for anyone looking to start a business, optimize their life, and take advantage of opportunities.For more of Calvin Hamilton:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinhamiltonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/calvinsmind/notus: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notusconsultingFollow Gifted Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/giftedpodcast/Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoy today's episode!

Today, I chatted with Amy Zhang, author of critically-acclaimed novels FALLING INTO PLACE, THIS IS WHERE THE WORLD ENDS, and THE CARTOGRAPHERS (to be released.) She has an incredible story, from writing her first published novel in 30 days, to managing being a full-time college student with a book deal. If you're interested in how to break through in any creative field, this is the episode for you.BUY AMY ZHANG'S BOOKS:FALLING INTO PLACE: Amazon | BookshopTHIS IS WHERE THE WORLD ENDS: Amazon | BookshopFOLLOW AMY ZHANG:Website: https://www.amyzhangbooks.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamyzhang?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamyzhang/FOLLOW GIFTED PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedpodcast/Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed today's episode!

On today's episode of GIFTED, I chat with Karen Mills, who is an  All-American basketball player (and she's only 5'2!), stand up comedian, and ovarian cancer survivor. She talks about overcoming struggles, finding the levity in tragedy, and pursuing your passions fearlessly. Her gift of humor and positivity has allowed her to lead an incredible life and help thousands of people.Don't forget to rate, review, & subscribe if you enjoyed today's episode!GIFTED Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedpodcast/More of Karen Mills: https://www.karenmills.comhttps://www.instagram.com/karenmillscomedy/

In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Jeff Preston, an assistant professor of disability studies at KIng's College and a disability advocate. After being diagnosed with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy & being confined to a wheelchair for most of his life, Jeff has learned to view what others consider a disadvantage as his own advantage. If you're struggling with feeling isolated by your differences, this is the episode for you. Jeff dismantles the societal idea of "normal," explains how he's been able to find the positivity in his disability, and emphasizes the value in being different. For more information on Jeff Preston: JEFF'S WEBSITE: http://www.jeffpreston.ca/about/about-jeff-preston/GET MOBILIZED: https://www.facebook.com/getmobilized

Do you ever struggle with feeling different? In the first episode of the GIFTED podcast, Dani shares what life was like growing up as a highly gifted child. She went on to start college at age 15, and describes some of the highs and lows of that experience. During her time in college, she joined a sorority, became Panhellenic President, and eventually graduated at age 18.  If you're wondering how to handle being singled out for the qualities that make you different, Dani shows you how she dealt with the criticism she received about her age, and how you can learn to embrace your uniqueness and thrive.  My social media: https://www.instagram.com/danicoco1/ https://www.fitlikedani.com