Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

Jane Lin has successfully climbed the corporate ladder & flexed her entrepreneurial muscles to much acclaim. But Jane realized that she was really craving personal growth instead of personal validation. She is now mini-retired. Wait..what? In this episode Jane shares what that means, how she did it & how a mini-retirement can help set you up for success in whatever you pursue next. Jane also discusses getting out of your comfort zone, valuing time more than money & recognition & giving yourself more credit.   Follow Jane: https://www.instagram.com/janesrightbrain/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.

Annie F. Downs is a best-selling author, speaker & podcaster. She is also hilarious! Annie has written 10 books & has that girl-next-door persona so within moments you feel like you've been friends forever. In this episode we discover 3 steps that Annie takes (and so can you!) when she starts working on a new idea & doesn’t know where to begin. Annie also talks through the right way to ask for help & why you should never use the phrase “Can I pick you brain?”. We also discuss moving to a new city, map freedom, developing a healthy relationship with time & why you shouldn’t wait for anyone to inspire you.   Learn more about Annie: http://www.anniefdowns.com/ Follow Annie: https://www.instagram.com/anniefdowns/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private

Today's guest, Jen Rubio, followed her curiosity all the way through to a 700 million dollar company. Jen is the co-founder of Away Travel, which is one of the highest funded female backed startups to ever exist. In this episode Jen discusses following your curiosity through until the end, the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, where she see’s influencer marketing heading, Away’s own storytelling strategy and more. Jen is proof that if you let your curiosity lead you, the rewards can be life changing.   Follow Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why

Allison Maslan started her first company when she was 19. Since then, she's started 10 different companies. In this episode Allison shares an experience that rocked her world early on. As a result, she's made big shifts & now does business in a healthier way. Allison discusses what you can do to reach 7 figures in half the time, the one thing you should do in the first 6 months of your business, working on your business instead of in your business & the 5 phases of growing & scaling yourself & your company.   Learn more about Allison: https://allisonmaslan.com/ Follow Allison: https://www.instagram.com/allisonmaslan/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www

Welcome to your New Year! Cal Fussman is on the show. This interview had me shaking in my boots. Cal is an American Journalist & author. When I was studying to learn how to interview people, I studied him. Cal has interviewed Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali & many others. He is also a rookie entrepreneur. Cal discusses why you should live in the future, why there's no middle ground when you make decisions with your gut, focussing on what to say yes to & how you can be more applicable to more people.   Learn more about Cal: https://www.calfussman.com/ Follow Cal: https://www.instagram.com/calfussman/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.co

In the final Why Not Now? episode for 2018, Amy Jo brings on her husband, Richard Grewar, for a full conversation. They discuss how much difference a year can make, their own Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for Richard leaving his full time job to work on our family business, tips on working with your spouse & family members, becoming parents, the legacy we leave behind & Amy Jo's new approach to goal setting in 2019. Thanks to all of you for listening & supporting the show. We love you! Happy New Year.   Learn more about Richard: https://www.richardgrewar.com Follow Richard: https://www.instagram.com/richardgrewar   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http:/

It's hard to believe it's the end of 2018. Looking back, there have been so many key moments where guests said things that clicked & resonated. This episode is a mix of the guests you voted for as making the most impact on you this year, as well as my favorites. Martha Beck talks about life being an adventure, Jen Sincero discusses the most important thing you need to do to make money, Marie Forleo explores listening to your inner voice & Danika Brysha shares the one thing we can do to truly take action.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotno

Amelia Boone is known as the "Queen of Pain." Not only is Amelia a full-time corporate attorney for one of the largest corporations in the world, she's also a 4 time world champion & one of the most decorated obstacle racers in history. So she's doing both & very successfully. In this episode Amelia talks through that question we often ask "Can I do both?". She discusses social media & why we shouldn't put ourselves in a box. Also, why failure is not final & how you can define success for yourself.   Learn more about Amelia: http://ameliabooneracing.com/ Follow Amelia: https://www.instagram.com/arboone11/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.co

Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the visionary global leader behind the One-for-One business model. TOMS has given away more than 86 million pairs of shoes, and this is all Blake's brainchild. Blake has one of the most innovative minds I've ever been exposed to. In this episode he shares a recent Why Not Now? moment that has led to the mobilization of nearly 700k people, and counting, all with the shared goal of ending gun violence in the United States.  Blake also talks through why the entrepreneurial fight is worth it, his thoughts on work/life balance, his advice of utilizing your intuition and much more.  Follow Blake on Instagram, Facebook and visit the TOM's website and take action to end gun violence, here.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why

Piera Gelardi is the Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director of Refinery29, one of the fastest growing independent fashion & style websites in the USA. They are the leading global media company focused on young women, & Piera has been setting the creative vision from the start. She has an unmatched lens when it comes to using her creative filter to solve problems. Piera’s ability to apply her creative mind to innovative solutions that don't have anything to do with the visual side is truly fascinating.   Learn more about Piera: https://www.pieragelardi.com/ Follow Piera: https://www.instagram.com/pieraluisa/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.co

Brandon Hawk had two dreams when he was growing up. To play tennis at Wimbledon & to become a motivational speaker. By age 14, he made the US national tennis team & went on to play at Wimbledon. Eventually he checked off that second goal, but a lot happened in-between. Brandon has been very successful growing & selling multi-million dollar companies. He's studied & taught the science of the mind & has now evolved into a high performance executive coach. Brandon has a lot to share & his approach is unique.   Learn more about Brandon: https://brandonhawk.com/ Follow Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/officialbrandonhawk/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB:

Gratitude, can it be a strategy? Physiologically we cannot feel fear or anxiety at the same time we feel gratitude. If that isn't a strategy for overcoming fear, then I don't know what is. In this episode I share how you can use gratitude as a strategy in business & in life, as well as how guests of the show use gratitude to go from idea to action. We hear from Suzy Batiz, who shares her unique perspective on gratitude & appreciation, as well as learn how listeners are using gratitude this holiday season.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotn

Charlotte Jones-Anderson is the Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer for the Dallas Cowboys, one of the biggest, most recognizable & lucrative brands in the world. Charlotte is also the chairperson of the NFL Foundation & known as the most powerful female in the NFL. Charlotte is in charge of the Cowboys brand. That star we all know so well. In this episode, Charlotte shares the most unique answer I’ve heard about branding & what it means to be a brand. Her answer should be in every textbook.   Follow Charlotte: https://www.instagram.com/cjonesanderson/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.c

Amy Stanton is the Founder & CEO of Stanton & Company. They represent some of the biggest female personalities & athletes in the world. Amy has a passion for promoting & building positive female role models. Prior to starting her own company, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia & the director of marketing for the New York 2012 Olympic bid. In this episode we talk about Amy's new book "The Feminine Revolution", the word “feminine” & how much of an interesting connotation it's taken on over the years. We also talk through how adversity can be disguised as an asset & the power in showing your vulnerability in order to achieve your goals.   https://www.instagram.com/amykstanton/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Fa

Kerry Kennedy is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy & niece of former President John F. Kennedy. She is the President of Robert F Kennedy Human Rights & a Human Rights Activist herself. The Kennedy Family have a legacy of asking Why Not Now? In this episode we discuss their mentality of getting things done. Kerry also shares lessons learned from her father on fairness & inclusion, as well as advice on how listening to feedback enhances our capacity to be effective & why love is the only strategy in the end.   Follow Kerry: https://www.instagram.com/kerrykennedyrfk/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik are the founders & hosts of the Almost 30 podcast. They are two very funny & dynamic young women. In this episode we discuss the concept of moving & the power of a move, whether that’s moving your office space or moving to another city. We talk about the energy that comes with a move and the fact that our careers are rarely linear. They also discuss the concept of zig-zagging & how you may feel like you're not moving in an upward direction, but you are in fact progressing.   Learn more about Krista: https://www.instagram.com/hundredblog/ Follow Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… F

The Why Not Now? Read A Book Club is back! In this episode, Bryan Danielson & Amy Jo review the New York Times Bestseller that you selected & voted on, "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. It's a non-fiction true story that left both Bryan & Amy Jo in tears. They talk through Paul's reflection on his life as a young neurosurgeon who is grappling with the big questions of life as his is coming to an end. They discuss life, death, science, religion & the purpose of life. You know, the small stuff. If you haven't read the book, not a big deal. This is still a really valuable discussion. At the end of the show, Bryan & Amy Jo share their nominations for the next book for the "Why Not Now? Read A Book Club". The two nominations will be voted upon this upcoming week, so make sure you follow Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) & Amy Jo (@AmyJoMartin) on Twitter to have your say in which book they read next, and make sure you use the hashtag #WhyNotNowReadABook.   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://

Suzy Batiz is the wealthiest person I know. When I say wealthy, I don't just mean money. Yes, she's got plenty of that, but I mean spiritually wealthy & rich in energy. Suzy is also my mentor. In this episode, Suzy & I discuss mentorship, how to approach finding a mentor & I share the key things she has taught me over the last two years, including why a mentor will rarely give you answers & how you can learn to mentor yourself. Suzy's mentorship has literally changed the way I approach business and life. Suzy debuted on the Why Not Now? podcast back in Episode 28 and that episode is still hugely valuable today. Suzy Batiz, founder and creator of Poo Pourri, declared bankruptcy twice before the age of 40 and vowed to never deal with business again. Since then she has built Poo Pourri into a $300(plus) million dollar company, and is launching another game changing brand on October 23rd called, supernatural.    Learn more about Suzy: https://suzybatiz.com/ Follow Suzy: https://www.instagram.com/s

Jen Sincero is quite literally a badass. Jen is the New York Times bestselling author of the series called "You Are a Badass" and she is a voice of authority in this area for sure. Jen went from living in her garage to becoming rich and in this episode she talks about how she did it, why, and the intention behind her complete transformation. We also talk about that point that we just get sick of putting something off or we get sick and tired of being sick and tired. If you're in that space and place in any area of your life right now, the good news is, it means you're probably ready for change. This episode will definitely help you get some inertia to take action.   Learn more about Jen: https://jensincero.com/ Follow Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jensincero/   Super Coffee is hooking up Why Not Now? listeners with an exclusive 25% discount on all products! Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com and use code WHYNOTNOW for your 25% discount. DrinkSuperCoffee.com is the ONLY place this offer is available and your discou

In this episode Amy Jo Martin talks about moments of bravery and how we get these moments of bravery in a spark of confidence. How can we capitalize on these moments and combine them with doing something on a whim? In a moment of bravery, you are going to hear from Mandy Sugrue. Mandy is a Why Not Now? listener. She reached out to tell her Why Not Now? story, and it blew us away. Mandy shares how one of these moments led from one thing, to the next, to the next and completely changed the trajectory of her life. Mandy is proof that something as small as an “on a whim” moment of bravery can shift you from living the life that you're currently living, to living a life you truly want.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/