12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Win Charles- Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, CEO of her own jewelry design company, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours the country, speaking to schools and institutions to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and living a full life no matter what holds you back. She is also an advocate of veterans across the world.  Website Listen to another #12minconvo

David Quick- David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. Ask the big question, “Do you have the right people in the right seats?” The answer may surprise you! David will take a deep dive into employee performance, help your organization understand the ideal traits needed for each new hire, better understand your current organizational gaps, and get more top performers into your organization. David truly enjoys helping business leaders thrive, their companies thrive and helping make his small corner of the world a better place. Listen t

Brendan Kane- Brendan Kane is a business and digital strategist for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities.  He thrives on helping his clients systematically find and engage new audiences that reward relevant content, products, and services with their attention and spend. Brendan’s greatest strength is unlocking value. He transforms complexity into simplicity with tools and methods that amplify growth and enable execution.    Starting his career at Lakeshore Entertainment, Brendan oversaw all aspects of their interactive media strategy. He worked on 16 films that generated a worldwide gross of $685 million dollars and pioneered the first ever influencer campaign to effectively promote Lakeshore’s movies.    LinkedIn Listen to another #12minconvo   He then went on to build applications, platforms and campaigns for celebrity clients such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Katie Couric, Charles Barkley, Michael Strahan, Zoe Saldana, Jason Statham, super model Adrianna Lima, and pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckle

Michelle Cameron- Michelle Cameron is a passionate writer with evident zeal that can be found on display within her various projects. Known for her brilliant repertoire as both a precise and skillful writer, Michelle began to nurture her writing gift at the tender age of 15. She released her first book, “It’s My Life and I Live Here: One Woman’s Story” in 2011. Her second book, “I’m Single. Now What? 13 Steps on How to Live Single and Free” was released in 2014. Her third book, “The Power of Purpose: Living Your Destiny” was released in March 2016. Michelle’s latest book, “Write That Book: Tips for New Authors,” was recently released in August 2018 for pre-order and was released officially in September 2018. This book provides keen insight, encouragement, and guidance to those who desire to write and publish their first book from start to finish.  Michelle’s message conveys sincerity and empowerment to aspiring authors. Furthermore, Michelle’s message grants her the opportunity to mentor authors on how to pur

Matt Johnson- Matt Johnson is a marketer, entrepreneur, musician, and podcast host/expert. As founder of Pursuing Results, a podcast PR & production agency based in San Diego, Matt runs a worldwide virtual team helping business coaches and agencies break in and dominate new markets through podcasting.   Matt currently hosts and co-hosts niche business shows such as The YouX Podcast and Real Estate Uncensored. He also speaks to experts and entrepreneurs on how to turn a rockstar business into a YouX Machine. As a featured podcast guest he speaks to audiences around the US, Canada, and Australia.   Connect with Matt: LinkedIn / Instagram  

Naomi Mdudu- Naomi Mdudu spent the majority of her career working as a fashion editor in national newspapers in London where her true education came from navigating the delicate balancing act between the storytelling of editorial and the commercial engine that kept that possible. As a business strategist, Naomi worked with some of the leading names in the fashion and lifestyle industry on creating compelling campaigns and activations. She now make those strategies and insights available for the start-ups and solopreneurs that need them through her work as a business strategist and coach.   Today, entrepreneurs hire Naomi to provide them with the clarity and action steps necessary to grow and scale their businesses. Her super power lies in taking the product or service they have worked hard to create and giving them the tools they need to stand out in a crowded market so that their ideal clients can find them.   Social Media Links: Website Podcast Instagram Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn

Lauri Mackey, CHHC* and Positivity Crusader is the proprietor of Lauri’s Lemonade Stand, a Positivity Podcast for Women and authoress of Positivity Happens, Creating Happiness and Finding Hope through The Art of Holiatry, but her favorite thing is speaking to groups of women in her Positivity Crusade. Lauri studies and teaches The Art of Holiatry which focuses on 3 main points of health and well-being: Physical which includes nourishment, rest, and movement, Psychological which includes your mind and spirit, and then how to bring that best self into the third branch of Social Life which is how you show up in your relationships. Lauri’s unique background of struggle through experience has her shouting from the rooftops that if she can come through it, anyone can!   It took Lauri a long time to figure out how to show up as her best self, most of which happened after age 40 as a matter of fact. All after age 40, Lauri graduated high school, earned a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell Universit

Cory M. Coons- Canadian artist Cory M. Coons has released his new single, "Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough," produced by multi-platinum producer Ron Nevison.   OTTAWA, ONTARIO (ON), CANADA, July 17, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Growing up in Eastern Ontario (South of Ottawa), Canada, Cory M. Coons has been performing, writing and recording music since age 13. In 2015, he was nominated at the "Producer's Choice Honors", (formerly Los Angeles Music Awards), in the "Rock Artist Of The Year" category. In 2014, Coons won the Producer's Choice Honor for "Studio Album Of The Year" for his Independent EP "Share A Little Time." Coons also received nominations for "Male Singer/Songwriter" and "Record Of The Year." Now, Cory M. Coons returns with a brand new melodic rock album, "The Long Road Home", which includes his latest single, "Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough." As with Coon's previously mentioned EP, Multi-Gold and Platinum veteran music producer Ron Nevison, (Heart, Bad Company, Chicago, Damn Yankees, Survivor, St

Aliya Blake- Aliya Blake is a perfect example of a self-motivated girl who is aspiring to become a successful author, lawyer, and businesswoman. She developed a love for reading very early in life, which ignited her love for writing short stories.   She was born in 2001 in Trinidad and Tobago.  She is the only girl among three other siblings. Aliya Blake loves animals and spends quality time reading good books.   This new author is passionate about teaching young readers the importance of taking time for reading and writing – an investment in their educational futures. Cliffhangers FaceBook Page https://www.facebook.com/Cliffhangers-575149486016402/?ref=br_rs   Nicole Nimrod-Blake Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nicole.nimrodblake Listen to another #12minconvo

Leslie Juvin-Acker- Leslie Juvin-Acker is President and Chief Happiness Officer of Leslie Inc., a management consulting firm that teaches emotional intelligence skills to drive productivity and organizational harmony. Leslie grew up as part of the working poor in a Habitat For Humanity home. Her mother is a former child prostitute. She is a survivor of domestic violence and post partum depression and anxiety. Leslie is a gifted intuitive. Since 2008, Leslie has helped over 30,000 professionals advance their careers and increase their net worth as a career and executive coach. https://www.leslieinc.org Listen to another #12minconvo

Melissa Agnes- Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection.  Agnes is a coveted speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today's leading organizations faced with the greatest risks.   As a strategic advisor and keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes has worked with NATO, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology companies, healthcare organizations, cities and municipalities, law enforcement agencies, global non-profits, and many others, helping them understand risk and build invincible brands that can withstand even the most devastating of events.    In 2015, she gave a TEDx talk in Los Angeles where she discussed the secret to successful crisis management in the 21st century.   Agnes is the editor of the Crisis Ready Blog, a contributor to Forbes, and a go-to source for the press, with recent coverage including the Wall Street Journal, VIBE Magazin

Elisa Canali- Elisa Canali is a Transformational Life Coach and Business Mentor and intuitive. She empowers women (and sometimes Men) To tell their stories, share their gifts and make money online. her zone of genius is the capability to translate spiritual insights into actionable steps that create aligned and mind-blowing results. She has the gift to access to high energy frequency and to see directly into your past and what is holding you back from some beliefs that were installed in your neural pathway.   She has a background in HR for big multinational companies and she has started and created two successful businesses as Therapist and Counselor and fashion recruitment consultant. She works with her clients offering them the best of both worlds: spiritual and manifestation tools and strategic support for successful and sustainable lives and businesses. She believes deeply in the mind/body/soul connection and creating success from the inside out, experiencing the internal contentment and fulfillment. Elis

Tia McGraff- Hailing from just south of Toronto, Ontario Canada, Tia McGraff is an internationally-renowned, award-winning americana/singer-songwriter and author.  Accompanying Tia on her musical journey is her life/musical partner, Tommy Parham. The two met and married while both were living in Nashville, TN and have enjoyed an extensive career performing, songwriting and recording together for more than 12 years. They bring such an honesty and passion to their music that they have even been described as the modern day, Johnny and June!   2015-2017 were stand out years for Tia and Tommy, with sold out shows around the world (including the coveted, Bluebird Café, in Nashville, TN); international acclaim for their cd release Crazy Beautiful and radio play on such notable shows as Bob Harris Country on BBC Radio 2 in the UK. With the 2018 release of Stubborn In My Blood, first single, “Strong” is already reaching beyond all demographics and boundaries, having been adopted by “Me2” and women’s empowerment groups

Matt Westin- Matt Westin was born and raised in a blue collar family in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age, he pursued various passions, including academics, sports, acting, and music. After years of searching, Matt found true fulfillment in the creative outlets of acting and singing, dedicating himself to his artistic pursuits, and walking away from a promising career in engineering. With the influences of many legendary artists, ranging from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, “all the way” to Frank Sinatra, Matt found his voice. The thrill of live performance fed his desires, as he honed his vocal ability in bars and clubs around Pittsburgh for over a decade. His obvious drive and talent quickly won over his family's initial disapproval of his walking away from an engineering career, and they became his biggest supporters. Tragically, after a bravely fought battle with Leukemia, Matt's father succumbed to complications of chemotherapy, in April 2016. As a true family man, Matt was utterly d

Jessica Yarbrough- Jessica Yarbrough is the creator of the CEO Babe brand. She is a successful marketing strategist and a leading business consultant for female entrepreneurs. Jessica helps women monetize their magic, build their online empires, create multiple streams of income and build highly successful brands and businesses. Her adventures have taken her from burn out in the start up world to spending several years backpacking the world solo, to becoming a single mama with no money and finally to building a successful multi six figure consulting business. When she is not traveling the world with her daughter, she resides in her home in San Diego. Listen to another #12mincovo 

James Lee Baker- A classically trained musician, James Lee Baker fuses influences from acoustic singer-songwriters like David Mead, Ellis Paul, John Gorka, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bob Dylan, and Slaid Cleaves. He embraces open tunings to create an unconventional but welcoming sound and timbre to his playing. Trained briefly by Richard Gilewitz, a renowned fingerstyle guitar player, James Lee’s fingerstyle guitar playing is rich and melodic, pulling listeners into memorable motifs and atmospheres.   In 2017, Baker released a Texas-inspired full-length project called “Home Again.” Harnessing his experience in technology, Baker recruited talented studio session musicians, accessing performers from Los Angeles, Canada, The United Kingdom, and Denver. “Home Again” is a Country-flavored Americana album, rich with instrumentation like dobro, lap steel, fiddle, and harmonica.   In March, he released an EP of Folk/Americana songs called The Canadian River. The single of the same title placed #23 on the FolkDJ radio chart

Jeremy Parsons- Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of Texas music in the dancehalls of the Lone Star State. Jeremy was always a fan of music, but it wasn't until his later high school years that he discovered his knack for it. Driven by his passion, he taught himself to play the guitar and began to write and perform music.   Over the past decade, Jeremy has played all over the U.S. and in Europe, including numerous venues in Texas. Pulling from the example of Texas performance artists, Jeremy loves to interact with his audience. He captivates the crowd with his genuine personality, unique humor, and heart-felt love of his occupation.   Jeremy draws from his personal experiences to create songs that are keenly perceptive and meaningful. His first single from his latest album, “Things I Need To Say” was the Top 40 Roots Music Report and IndieWorld Report track, "Burn This House Down." The song paints a poignant picture of heartbreak and acceptance that still remains relatab

Neil Fitzsimon- Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.” Neil and Bee were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label, licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams, who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK, until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and t

Marilyn Sutherland- Marilyn Sutherland is the founder of Free to Create coaching, training people in the essential skills to have powerful, sustaining relationships in every area of life. She is the creator of the relationship program “Your Journey to Lasting Love.” She had her own consulting business for years, focusing on the people-side of business including change management, communication, leadership and human resources. In 2018, Marilyn will publish a book on love relationships based on almost 100 in-depth interviews with men and women from ages 20 to 75+. This book will help you navigate your journey of love by learning critical relationship habits from others’ successes and challenges and guide you in how to integrate these new habits into your daily relationships and life. She is one of the co-authors (along with her husband, Chuck) of the inspirational book The Game Changer: Stories that Changed Lives (Volume 2). In this #1 Amazon International Best-Seller, Marilyn tells the story of her journey fr

Jacqueline Auguste Jacqueline Auguste, lead vocalist and songwriter for Across The Board, comes from a concert and stage band background and plays multiple instruments from sax to flute to guitars and keys. Andy Ramjattan: bass guitarist Andy, comes from a drumming background and took up bass once the band moved from the internet world out into live performances.  Watch us and subscribe on Youtube: Please Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: @ATBmusicCanada Hear us on Soundcloud Check us out on Reverbnation Visit us at iTunesStalk us on InstagramRead our BLOGPatronize us at PatreonBuy our tunes at BandCamp Listen to another #12minconvo