Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

A blesson is a lesson that turns into a blessing. Instead of being a weakness a blesson is celebrated, learned from and applied in the future. We are all about applying the lessons that we learn. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her Top 3 business blessons with you, as well as a recent personal blesson. She talks through the meaning of a blesson, the blesson wall and how you can apply that tactic for yourself, understanding your human capacity, realizing if you need to scale or not, keeping things simple, the balance between shiny object syndrome vs hyper-focus and much more.   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/am

What do you do? This question can be one of the most annoying questions on the planet, and answering it stumps a lot of us. There's the literal “I work for xyz company” or “I am an insert the blank.” Then there's, what do you really do? What is it that you are doing on this planet? In this episode Amy Jo and Emily Costopoulos discuss the “What do you do?” question and provide guidance on how to answer it with more meaning and purpose. They also talk through how your title may be feeding your ego not your soul, tips on how to get a conversation around “What do you do?” started in the right way, why you don’t have to complete a 180 to re-invent what you do and it’s never too late to figure out why you do what you do.   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 Grou

Lauren Bongiorno is an entrepreneur, health coach & author. In one word though, Lauren is an innovator. She has pioneered and created a career that didn't exist before; a career that allows her to live in the intersection of where her purpose, passion and skill collide. For someone still in her twenties Lauren has done more than most do over their entire careers. In this episode, Lauren shares a pivotal 10 minutes that changed the trajectory of her life forever. She also talks through going from what if to why not now, creating your own roadmap, balancing your drive with alignment while still making progress, what she does to start and accelerate projects and much more.   Learn more about Lauren: https://laurenbongiorno.com/ Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_bongiorno/   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://amyjom

Channeling her current experience with her son in the NICU, in this episode Amy Jo talks through how to turn adversity into an asset. She shares why asking the right questions is key to dealing with any difficult situation, why you can only wear one hat at a time when it comes to giving your energy and emotions to something, why being is more important than doing and the importance of sharing what you've learned so others can benefit from your experience.   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/whynotnow   Buy Amy Jo’s Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collectio

Barbara Corcoran turned a $1,000 loan into a billion dollar business. She is a real estate mogul, investor and you may also know her from the hit TV show, Shark Tank. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets on entrepreneurship and life. Barbara talks through a pivotal Why Not Now? moment early on in her career. She also shares her advice to people navigating the bridge between leaving a job and starting a business, the one thing that her top 5 entrepreneurs all had in common when they started their businesses, why a quick decision is an intuitive decision, her top tips on time management and branding as well as one of the main reasons she doesn’t invest in someone and so much more.   Learn more about Barbara: https://www.barbaracorcoran.com/ Follow Barbara: https://www.instagram.com/barbaracorcoran/   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 newsle

Polina Veksler & Alexandra Waldman are the Co-Founders of Universal Standard; a customer-centric clothing brand providing access to quality fashion for all. They are changing the game for people who struggle to find quality clothes that fit. Not bad for two founders who knew nothing about the industry they were getting into. Polina & Alex share how powerful mixing your emotions with data can be in business. They also share why your ignorance can lead to innovation if you are focused on solving a problem for yourself and your customers, their thoughts on finding the perfect fit partner to help you, the question they always ask at the end of any decision making process & how the small changes you can make to peoples lives can be an entrepreneurial driving force.   Learn more about Universal Standard: https://www.universalstandard.com/ Follow Universal Standard: https://www.instagram.com/universalstandard/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjoma

Recently Amy Jo asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for her. We decided to split the answers into 2 episodes. In this 2nd episode, Amy Jo answers your questions about strengthening your relationship with money, business & entrepreneurship. Amy Jo talks through fear, money & how they relate to your Why Not Now? ideas. She also discusses what she's learned about dealing with money in a business, figuring out what to charge, taking ownership of your finances, getting the feedback loop started & much more.   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? In

Kat Cole is the COO and President of Focus Brands, North America. After a string of career catapults at an early age working for Hooters, Kat dropped out of college as a 20 year old. Prior to her current role she was the Executive Vice President of Hooters & President of Cinnabon. In addition, she has since gone on to receive her MBA. In this episode Kat talks through her three part approach to saying yes and no without compromising your values. She also shares why truth is the ultimate leadership mirror, putting your ego aside to focus on customer experience, tactics you can use when you receive criticism and the importance of building trust.   Learn more about Focus Brands: https://www.focusbrands.com/ Follow Kat: https://www.instagram.com/katcoleatl/   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  

Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator and Founder of Emily McDowell & Friends; a greeting card and gift company that is innovating the industry. Emily was named one of Slate’s 10 Designers Who Are Changing The World. In this episode, Emily shares two pivotal life moments that were the catalyst for her career shift from advertising into pursuing her passion. She talks through what you really need to think about before taking the leap and monetizing what brings you joy, the one thing that’s applicable to all entrepreneurs and businesses as well as adapting quickly with a growing business. Emily also discusses a fresh view on innovation and how you can make an impact without the need for tech and silicon valley investors.   Learn more about Emily: https://emilymcdowell.com/ Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilyonlife/   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.co

Welcome to the world, baby Renegade! In true Renegade form, my son Lincoln Gray, decided to make his debut during a layover, while I was traveling alone, in Denver at 27 weeks. He came racing down the runway and into this world at a strapping 2 pounds, 3 oz. Lincoln delivered in the most natural (emergency) birth situation imaginable. Currently, he is doing very well for a micro-preemie. He'll be chillin' in the NICU for the next several months.   This episode shares the story and journey of the most difficult and horrifying, yet joyful, weeks I’ve ever experienced. It shook us to our core. And it’s been perfect. My husband and I created a few “rules of engagement” on the fly in order to get us through. We don’t claim to have fully processed this situation or have any “lessons” yet I share what is working for us during an extremely challenging time. We are taking things one hour at a time.    Lincoln is being cared for & doted on by one of the most incredible NICU expert teams & operations in the Nat

Recently we asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for Amy Jo about business, social media and navigating their Why Not Now? ideas. The response was overwhelming. We've decided to answer all of your questions over two episodes. A lot people are feeling stuck with social media; wondering why their audience isn’t growing or engaging more. So, in this first episode, Amy Jo tackles your questions on Social Media and she provides a new lens for this space to help you enjoy the time you spend connecting. Amy Jo covers the two questions you need to ask yourself to level-set, setting your intentions and goals, vanity metrics and the metrics that actually matter, changing your relationship with social media, the golden rule of social, how to identify your value to your audience, getting back on track when you aren't seeing engagement and much more.   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 Acce

Emily Schromm is a personal trainer, entrepreneur & inventor. Since participating in MTV’s Real World at 20 years old, Emily, now 30, has founded 5 companies serving multiple industries. In this episode Emily talks about psychotic ambition in entrepreneurship; what that means & transitioning into a healthier place. She also shares the hardest of part of entrepreneurship, resilience through failure, tips on delegating & leveraging your community to build a team of like minded people who believe in the work they do.   Learn more about Emily: https://emilyschromm.com/ Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschromm/   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.fa

Jessica Mendoza is a true modern day pioneer. She is the first woman in history to serve as a nationally televised analyst for Major League Baseball. She is also an Olympic gold and silver medalist, former Pro-Softball Player, Entrepreneur and Mother. In this episode Jessica shares a pivotal Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for her diving headfirst into her career. Jessica also talks through why we should say yes & figure out the details later, the power of “Now”, dealing with negativity & understanding what our nerves really mean.   Follow Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessmendoza2/   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 Tw

Molly Bloom’s story is like no other. She has experienced the highest of high’s & the lowest of lows, but Molly’s resilience is second to none. Molly talks through realizing that by leveraging & marketing her unique story, she could reinvent her life for the better. Molly also shares her advice to people who have failed & need to come back stronger, as well as the antidote to anxiety when things don’t work out & some of the best advice on networking & building community you're ever likely to hear.   Learn more about Molly: https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/molly-bloom/ Follow Molly: https://www.instagram.com/immollybloom/   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: h

Christy Wright is a renowned business coach, speaker, author, podcast host and Dave Ramsey Personality. She is a leader in the field of business and entrepreneurship. Christy shares her advice on goal setting, how to maximize your Why Not Now? moment and the two extremes of planning your future. She also talks through a new way to look at your competition, effective boundary setting, why an honest no is better than a dishonest yes and much more. Christy has a brilliant mind for business and this episode is jam packed.   Follow Christy: https://www.instagram.com/christybwright/   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

Jax Mariash is the Founder of Stoked Roasters & one of the most decorated self supported stage racers in the world. Jax talks through skipping the panic phase of any problem, going straight to solving it & how that mindset has served her athletic & entrepreneurial career. She also shares the importance of showing all sides of yourself on social media, how using past pain can create future fuel in a positive way & knowing when to get your hands dirty as an entrepreneur & business owner to move things forward.   Learn more about Jax: https://www.wonderwomanjax.com/ Follow Jax: https://www.instagram.com/jaxmariash/   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/whynotnow   Buy Amy Jo’s Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/fr

Tour Manager for The Roots, Vice President of OkayPlayer & Women’s March producer, Ginny Suss, is a bonafide Badass. We cover a lot in this episode! Ginny talks through being “all-in” & diving headfirst into something even though you may not know everything you need to know. She also shares her advice on how to raise your voice, dipping your toe into new areas you aren’t comfortable in, why it’s ok to not be an expert in one thing, defining what activism means for you & using joy as a form of resistance.    Follow Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/ginnysuss/   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/amyjoma

In this episode Co-Founder of One Kings Lane & Founder of In The Groove, Susan Feldman, talks through why it's so important to keep things simple & stay focused in life and business. She also discusses what to do when you have an idea you can't stop thinking about, navigating out of the corporate world into entrepreneurship, what you have that no-one else does & starting out from a place of authenticity.   Follow Susan: https://www.instagram.com/susankfeldman/   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/whynotnow   Buy Amy Jo’s Book: https://amyjomart

In this episode, Amy Jo dissects her concept of “Where your passion, purpose and skill collide, bliss and impact resides.” She talks through what that statement actually means, shares her literal process and the steps you can take today to start exploring, and living in, the intersection between your Passion, Purpose and Skill. Amy Jo also discusses why you should expect the journey to be non-linear and the importance of being open to trying things that are outside of the obvious.   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/whynotnow   Buy Amy Jo’s Book: https://

Sahara Rose is a best-selling author, host of a top ranked podcast and has been endorsed by Deepak Chopra. She’s killing it! However, she didn’t just arrive at this success. In this episode, Sahara shares how she persisted in the face of a string of NO’s to follow her dream path. She also talks through why we don’t have to always associate sacrifice with money and money with sacrifice, accepting every challenge that comes your way, giving back in all situations, how your physical and mental health are connected and the worlds oldest health system.   Learn more about Sahara: https://www.iamsahararose.com/ Follow Sahara: https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose/   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/   Fo