420. Shevy Smith, A True Artist, An Inspiration, and a Heart of Gold!

Shevy Smith, a Los Angeles-based composer and producer, embarked on her illustrious career by signing a publishing deal as a teenager with Froehlig-Palmer Music/ Famous Music in Nashville.

A recipient of the prestigious ProMax Gold award and an Emmy-nominated producer/composer, Shevy’s influence extends beyond the realm of music.

In 2019, she joined forces with Khalid Jones to establish Elite Shout, a creative firm dedicated to leveraging emerging technology for groundbreaking opportunities in the music industry. Ultimate Playlist, the first-of-its-kind music discovery app, was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Arizona Lottery.

Transitioning from a staff writer and college touring artist, Shevy’s journey led her to the west coast in 2008, where she became the visionary force behind Forte Poesy—a groundbreaking music education program focused on empowering youth through the art of songwriting and musicianship.

Her innovative curriculum reached across the globe, implemented in public and private schools in iconic cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and London.

Simultaneously, Shevy showcased versatility by writing, voicing, producing, and engineering numerous national TV and film campaigns for major networks like ABC, NBC, Soapnet, and ESPN.

Shevy is the Board Co-President for the Afghan Women’s Writing Project and a proud member of the Alliance of Women Film Composers. For more on Shevy’s extraordinary journey, visit www.shevysmith.com.

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419. Bob Nissim, Helping and Educating Friends and Customers in The Financial Services Arena

Bob Nissim, Helping and Educating Friends and Customers in The Financial Services Arena

Bob has been serving people through the financial services industry since first getting licensed to sell real estate in California in 1979.

In 1983, Bob got licensed in the securities industry with series 7 & 63 licenses and went on to spend 25 years mostly as a bond trader and portfolio manager for institutional investors.

He is now using his expertise building two businesses.  He is also a founding member in a growing life insurance agency. He also has a business consulting practice that operates completely on a contingency basis.  He get’s paid when the business receives money. 

He love’s this model because it puts his interests in perfect alignment.

He is a lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident, and has been married to the same amazing woman for over 42 years. 

They have 2 beautiful daughters who are both married and have blessed them with 6 grandchildren.  They love spending time with family and taking advantage of all the amazing outdoor activities this great state has to offer.

 

Bob’s Links:

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linkedin.com/in/bobnissim

https://www.alignable.com/concord-ca/solve-for-why-y-consulting

 

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418. Jacqueline Hernandez, redefining employee development using strategy, positioning and communication.

In addition to Organizational development, Strategy coaching, and positioning herself as a leader, here is more about what Jacqueline does for her clients!

I am an organic native to the Silicon Valley and greater Bay Area, with established roots in organizational development. Growing up in the epic center of a technology boom, surrounded by startups and innovated ideas has given me a playground with a variety of sandboxes to play in.

My experience and decision making is built around the data of personally watching companies fail and succeed.

Understanding what decisions led to those outcomes, what timelines were not met and why, what happens when the budget is not enough for the project at hand or staying in tuned with the latest technology that will close the gap on project deadlines, while at the same time maintaining personal relationships with clients. 

These project management insights coupled with a large understanding of company culture, employee behavior and the importance of partner development has made me a key player in any organization small or large, complex problems to building roadmaps for company succession and most importantly having a hand in making those plans and company goals a reality.

I am largely an action taker, the roll up your sleeves, get in the trenches kind of partner. I look at challenges as an opportunity to use current experience as a starting point to  find new ways to get to a solution and use different tool enhancements to achieve greater outcomes.  

 

Jacqueline’s Links:

Entrepreneurial-empire.com

WWW.CONSULTJACQUELINE.COM

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneurial-empire/id1679037732

 

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417. Adam Smith The UK Life Coach Advocates An Alcohol Free Life Style For Enhancing Your Abilities!

Adam Smith is a Life coach who also advocates for a  clean alcohol free and focused life style.

Life Coach for Executives and Business Owners. Gain clarity, develop resilience, remove alcohol and perform better in and out of work. 121 Coaching | Retreats | Online Courses

Talks about #lifecoaching, #mentalhealth, #mindsetcoaching, #executivecoaching, and #healthandwellness

Talks about hashtag lifecoaching, hashtag mentalhealth, hashtag mindsetcoaching, hashtag executivecoaching, and hashtag healthandwellness

Leeds, England, United Kingdom  

Adams Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach

https://www.instagram.com/adamsmith_agame/

http://www.agameconsultancy.com/

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adamsmith@agameconsultancy.com

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416. Lyndsay Phillips, Teaching YOU! How to use Podcasting to be The “Go To Expert”

Lyndsay Phillips commands attention from both sides of the mic, she offers her clients the following:

Podcast Publishing, Promotion & Leveraging [Speaker, Podcast Host & Guest]

You invest A LOT into podcasting, whether you are a host or a guest. Your time, your resources, your team, and money.

So why not LEVERAGE the HECK out of it and…skyrocket your visibility, be seen as the go-to-expert, create consistent content and optimize for lead generation.

With Smooth Business Podcasting are a content marketing firm at the core, but experts in the podcasting industry. Sure we produce amazing podcast, but our LOVE is leveraging podcasts (whether you are a host or a guest) through our Podcast Leverage System and Podcast Guest Leverage System.

We believe in taking the project management off your plate, give you peace of mind and truly LEVERAGE your content and podcast to it’s fullest, so you aren’t killing yourself trying to figure out what to post and truly get the ROI you deserve out of your podcast.

Want to see what opportunities you are missing as podcast guest? Why not get a Podcast Guest Leverage Audit? Currently complimentary, but we will be charging soon! Head to our resource page to request yours.

And if you want more tips on how to leverage your podcast for higher growth be sure to tune in to my Leverage Your Podcast Show on my site, or search for it in your favorite podcast app!

Lyndsay’s Links:

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http://www.smoothbusinessgrowth.com/

https://leverageyourpodcastshow.com/

https://www.leverageyourpodcast.com/free

 

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415. Shez Mehra, Taking Us Back To The Present, Which Is All About Appreciating Sound, and Music!

Shez Mehra is an award-winning creative entrepreneur, founder, strategic advisor, producer, and DJ. He specializes in audio branding, partnerships, entertainment, and experience design for some of the most celebrated brands and organizations in the world.

Establishing his career in audio and sound as an open-format DJ, Shez formed his global-facing perspective on the power of music and how the manipulation of sound and experience can alter people’s behaviors.

He traveled the world extensively as an open-format DJ and performed at events for John Legend, The Weeknd, Usher, Lady Gaga, TIFF, Montreal Grand Prix, Paris Fashion Week, and LVMH, to name a few. During this time, Shez also worked as a producer, creating music with artists like Drake and Clipse, and is decorated as one of North America’s top open-format DJs.

Applying his knowledge of events and culture led Shez to establish The 194 Group, a firm that helps organizations produce live experiences, engage audiences and amplify brands.

The 194 Group has helped create many amazing experiences, working alongside brands like Four Seasons, Google, Mastercard, Nike, BMW, Aston Martin, MLS, Rolls Royce, Harley-Davidson, Samsung, Shopify, TEDx, and more.

Songtradr is the world’s largest B2B music company, delivering the only full-stack solution for all business music needs.

We’re on a mission to change the music industry for good through technology, creativity, and transparency. Trusted by global businesses, agencies, and labels, our fully integrated products and services help amplify brands while enabling artists and rights holders to realize the full potential of their catalog.

Whether with a classic song or a trending tune, a global music strategy or a sonic identity, we help translate ideas into powerful, ROI-driven solutions to ensure content always hits the right note.

With the acquisition of Big Sync Music in 2019, Song Zu and MassiveMusic in 2021, and 7Digital in 2023, The Songtradr Group has become the largest network of music specialists for brands and advertising in the world.

Thanks to our combined expertise, we offer a holistic music solution for brands and advertising agencies, ranging from strategizing the use of music and developing sonic identities for brands, to providing music creative, selection, and custom music creation, through to the negotiation and procurement of global hit songs for major advertising campaigns.

Our approach balances the creative process with data-informed decisions providing clients with music-optimized content.

 

Shez’s Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shezmehra/?originalSubdomain=ca

https://www.songtradr.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shezmehra?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B%2FvEIFdW%2BTJGdOu9%2Bscn%2FXg%3D%3D

http://audiobranding.ca/

http://rainamusic.com/

shez.mehra@songtradr.com

 

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414. Maria Aguirre, Aerospace, Author, Speaker, and High Performance Leadership Coach!

Maria Aguirre is a bestselling & international award-winning author, speaker, and high-performance leadership coach, with a wealth of experience under her belt.

With a remarkable 28-year career in corporate leadership, particularly in Aerospace Operations, Maria has now dedicated her time to sharing her insights and supporting aspiring leaders in fully embracing their role and purpose.

Her mission is to assist them in discovering meaning and fulfillment in both their professional and personal lives, enabling them to consistently achieve high performance through self-leadership, effective team-building, and impactful communication.

Maria firmly believes that, armed with the right tools, most leaders can establish profound connections with their teams and view their roles as opportunities to positively influence others.

Author and accomplished aviation management professional with over 26 years of experience in Aerospace Operations, Maria’s high performance leadership coaching and training framework focuses on: leadership, team-building & effective communication.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaaguirre/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaningfulleaders/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PJDHRY21_cN44CmKApCeQ

 

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413. Tiago Faria is a business mentor in the “Help Industry” with a unique “Anti-Marketing” approach!

Tiago is a business mentor in the “Help Industry” with a unique “Anti-Marketing” approach.

After working at the EU headquarters of Google for 8 years, he’s been simplifying marketing and business to its core, and truly believes you already have everything you need in your world to grow a sustainable and fun business.

 

Tiago’s Links

 

Homepage

https://www.facebook.com/tiagofariapontopt

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagofaria/

 

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412. Dani Felt, CEO of Music Industry Mastery, TV Show Producer, Author & Artist.

Dani Felt is a Philadelphia-born artist who has adapted her music life in Music City. Her metamorphosis from singer/songwriter genre to the pop genre has exceeded the expectations of many. Felt spins tales of twisted love, dark secrets, and haunted stories. The dark pop sound of her music compliments her powerful and seductive voice.

Felt will release her debut pop single “Queen” in August 2020. She has made a statement with her bold personality and hardcore vibe, a far cry from her early musical upbringings in musical theatre. This fierce woman has taken a daring direction with her new music and emulates the alternative pop sound.

Queen is a representation of what every woman wants to be… and Dani is cheering all the ladies on. “We all want to feel empowered, embrace our sexuality with confidence and I want to show women that they can.” – Dani Felt

Felt’s new single “Queen” is a forthcoming alternative/pop single that pulls no punches in its towering Imagine Dragons-inspired production and empowering message about women taking charge, both in the bedroom and in life. “

‘Queen’ captures my alter-ego. I have always been seen as the nice girl, so I wanted to write a song that explores my own power and sends a message to men that women can be in charge.”

In addition to working on her solo career, Dani has made a name for herself in the music industry as an artist coach along with running one of the most progressive music industry networks for business.

The bold and daring new single is only a taste of what’s to come from the brand new Dani Felt who is about to take the pop world by storm.

Dani Felt

Singer/Songwriter

CEO of music marketing agency: Music Industry Mastery

TV Show Producer, Author, Course Creator, Business Coach

Dani’s Links:

https://instagram.com/danifeltinspires

https://www.instagram.com/danifeltmusic/

https://danifelt.com/

https://musicindustrymastery.com/

https://musicindustryaccess.com/

https://danifeltmusic.com/

 

 

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411. Doug Cornfield Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Pulling Each Other Along!

Doug Cornfield was a multi-sport athlete in high school and college who focused on Basketball and Track through his first year at Taylor University. After a National Championship in the 800m his freshman year at the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Track & Field Championships, Doug focused his full attention to running.

Those efforts led to a full scholarship transfer to the University of Georgia (UGA) where he finished as a top contender in the SEC. Doug is still listed on several top ten performances of all time at his alma-mater UGA for both indoor and outdoor Track & Field. During his time at UGA Doug was a member of the Georgia All-State Cross Country Team. He also toured Europe in 1987 racing for Athletes in Action.

Races are not all that Doug won. He became a top sales representative for a fast growing company now known as NEST Entertainment. This led to an appointment as the East Coast Regional Vice President in 1992.

Sales for the company grew from $500,000 per year to a cash flow of $500,000 per week in just three years. In the 1990s, Doug went on to work for several other companies as a sales consultant to test new products. In March of 2000 Doug joined Merrill Lynch moving to Corning, NY.

Doug returned to his entrepreneurial roots in 2009 when, during his time with Merrill Lynch, Doug met Dave Clark, the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches.

Doug’s son, Gideon, was born with neither arm developed and one leg shorter than the other and Doug was interested in meeting Dave to learn what Dave’s parents did and how they treated him as a child. Dave became both client and friend giving Doug a chance to learn more about this incredible man’s journey.

Doug convinced Dave to partner and promote his amazing life’s story. They are now co-founders of the Dave Clark Foundation, Ltd,. The Dave Clark Foundation organizes and hosts disability sports events to encourage others within the disability community to Dream & Do.

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