More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers

More Than Just a Juvenile Delinquent with Erin Marcus (she/her)

In this fun and upbeat episode, I’m talking with Founder & CEO of Conquer Your Business, Erin Marcus (she/her).  Together, we talk about the importance of taking responsibility for your life and working with our brains – not against them – to get the best outcomes for ourselves and our businesses. We also explore: * Figuring out what you suck at and not doing it * Giving yourself a break, but not letting yourself off the hook * The helpfulness of embracing exclusively low-brow media * Finding out what you’re good at and exploiting it in service to others * How it’s all possible Links: * Visit the Conquer Your Business Website [https://conqueryourbusiness.com/] * Listen to the Ready Yet?! Podcast [https://conqueryourbusiness.com/podcast/] * Follow Erin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/] * Follow Erin on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/] * Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_mcsherry [https://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry/] * Follow the podcast on Instagram @morethanjustpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/morethanjustpodcast/] 🙌 This podcast is supported by listeners like you! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd appreciate it if you could make a donation of any amount at this link [https://gofund.me/b8fe1f5c]. You rock!

More Than Just a Journalist with Rob Deptford (he/him)

In this episode I’m joined by Rob Deptford (he/him). Together, we discuss the podcast industry, storytelling, and how audio can help build a strong brand identity. We also discuss: * The state of podcasting and where it is post-pandemic boom * How McDonald’s used a podcast in its brand strategy (and brought back the infamous Szechuan sauce) * Podcasting as an evergreen product that continues to add value over time * The power of the personal element in branding * Why the numbers aren’t the best measure of your podcast’s success * Being willing to go off-brand and share yourself more holistically with your audience Links: * Visit the Bizcastly Website [https://bizcastly.com/] * Visit Rob’s Website [http://www.robertdeptford.com] * Listen to Rob’s Podcast Dirt Road Journeys [https://www.dirtroadjourneys.com/] * Buy Rob’s Books on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rob-Deptford/author/B08J9PB28P?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] * Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_mcsherry [https://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry/] * Follow the podcast on Instagram @morethanjustpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/morethanjustpodcast/] 🙌 This podcast is supported by listeners like you! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd appreciate it if you could make a donation of any amount at this link [https://gofund.me/b8fe1f5c]. You rock!

More Than Just Resilient with Jennifer Ramirez (she/her)

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Ramirez, founder of the women’s group & Rise.  Together, we discuss her decision to rebuild her life as a single mother and abuse survivor and how she’s using her experience to empower other women on their journeys. We also get into: * Choosing yourself first * Turning down distractions * Sitting with the discomfort of the changes you need to make * The power of women sharing their stories with each other * How Jennifer educates her daughter on speaking up to stay safe Links: * Visit the Women Rise Chicago Website [http://www.womenrisechicago.org] * Contact Jennifer Directly: jennifer@womenrisechicago.org * Follow & Rise on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/and_rise__/] * Follow & Rise on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@and_rise_] * Follow & Rise on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/womenrisechicago] * Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_mcsherry [https://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry/] * Follow the podcast on Instagram @morethanjustpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/morethanjustpodcast/] 🙌 This podcast is supported by listeners like you! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd appreciate it if you could make a donation of any amount at this link [https://gofund.me/b8fe1f5c]. You rock!

More Than Just a Portrait Photographer with “Spider” Meka Hemmons (she/her)

In this episode, I’m joined by phenomenal human, “Spider” Meka Hemmons. Together, we discuss how magic can occur when we accept our whole selves in front of the camera and how we can better embrace the whole story of our lives. We also discuss: * Embracing the full circle of life, including the down times * The scary concept of complacency * How photography chose Meka * Taking ownership of our lives and our choices * The importance of doing the pre-work before opening the door to the rest of your life Links: * Visit Meka’s Website [https://www.spidermeka.com/] * Follow Meka on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/spidermeka/] * Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_mcsherry [https://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry/] * Follow the podcast on Instagram @morethanjustpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/morethanjustpodcast/] 👏 This episode is sponsored by The Inner Circle Business Network, an exclusive community of business professionals looking to connect, make quality introductions, and grow business. Learn more about this truly remarkable professional network by checking out their events [https://www.oinnero.com/events] or taking their membership quiz today [http://oinnero.com/membership]. 🙌 This podcast is supported by listeners like you! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd appreciate it if you could make a donation of any amount at this link [https://gofund.me/b8fe1f5c]. You rock!

More Than Just an Educator with Mallika M Thoppay (she/her)

In this episode, I’m talking with Mallika M Thoppay, a volunteer educator for children living in rural India and the author of two children’s books — Unfair and Lovely and the upcoming Tangled Roots.  Together, we discuss her experiences as an educator and the impact she hopes her book will have. We also explore: * Finding the right volunteer opportunities for you and your lifestyle * What inspires Mallika’s commitment to her volunteer work * How technology is helping connect children in rural India to educational opportunities * Colorism and its impact on children’s sense of self worth * What Mallika hopes her book helps accomplish Links: * Get Free Kindle version of Mallika’s Book Unfair and Lovely [http://tinyurl.com/unfairlovelyfree] * Visit Mallika’s Website [http://www.mallikathoppay.com] * Follow Malllika on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mallikamt/] * Follow Mallika on Twitter [https://twitter.com/mallikamt] * Follow Mallika on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikamt] * Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_mcsherry [https://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry/] * Follow the podcast on Instagram @morethanjustpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/morethanjustpodcast/] 🙌 This podcast is supported by listeners like you! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd appreciate it if you could make a donation of any amount at this link [https://gofund.me/b8fe1f5c]. You rock!