Unboxing Humans

Unboxing Authorship and Innovation with Eric Koester

Join Danielle Boris and Eric Koester this week as they unbox the freelance mindset! Eric Koester was working at a big law firm when he realized he saw the world very differently from his colleagues. Where they saw risk, he saw opportunities. Eric turned that mindset into a new career as an author, entrepreneur, and professor at Georgetown University. Today, Eric has helped over 2,100 authors write and publish their first book with his Book Creators program, Manuscripts. Learn how Eric overcomes imposter syndrome, stays on track with his goals, and helps thousands of others do the same on this week's episode of Unboxing Humans! Buy Danielle's Book, The Energy of Weirdos [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Learn more about Danielle's work at danielleboris.com [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Follow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle_boris/ [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Follow Unboxing Humans on Pinterest for your daily inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/UnboxingHumans/ [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Follow Eric's work: Order Eric's latest book, The Pennymores [https://amzn.to/4abGmZ4] Write your next book with Eric [https://write.manuscripts.com/maa-web] https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickoester/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickoester/] Get full access to Unboxing Humans at unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe [https://unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Unboxing The Freelance Mindset with Joy Batra

Join Danielle Boris and Joy Batra this week as they unbox the freelance mindset! A Harvard JD/MBA graduate, Joy's life was on track—the track she planned on—when a post from a college friend, coupled with her father's unexpected death, made her reconsider her career. Learn about Joy's incredible journey through following her gut, building a career, and helping others discover and thrive as freelancers on this week's episode of Unboxing Humans! Buy Danielle's Book, The Energy of Weirdos [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Learn more about Danielle's work at danielleboris.com [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Follow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle_boris/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielle_boris/] Follow Unboxing Humans on Pinterest for your daily inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/UnboxingHumans/ [https://www.pinterest.com/UnboxingHumans/] Follow Joy's work: Order Joy's book, The Freelancer Mindset [https://amzn.to/3JFxHmI] www.joybatra.com [http://www.joybatra.com] https://instagram.com/joybatra [https://instagram.com/joybatra] https://www.linkedin.com/in/joybatra/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joybatra/] Get full access to Unboxing Humans at unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe [https://unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Unboxing Craft Brewing with Tara Hankinson, Co-Founder of Talea Beer Co.

Join host Danielle Boris as she sits down with Tara Hankinson, co-founder of Talea Beer Co., to explore the inspiring story behind one of New York's most innovative breweries. Tara shares her journey from a childhood surrounded by hospitality to pioneering a beverage brand that disrupts the traditional beer industry by focusing on female consumers. Through their discussion, listeners will learn about the challenges of starting a business, the importance of creating an inclusive community around a brand, and the ambitious visions that drive Talea Beer Co. forward. This episode offers a deep dive into entrepreneurship, customer experience, and the art of brewing success in a competitive industry. -- Buy Danielle's Book, The Energy of Weirdos: https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Learn more about Danielle's work at danielleboris.com [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Stay up to date with Danielle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danielle_boris/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielle_boris/] -- Order beer from Talea https://www.taleabeer.com/ [https://www.taleabeer.com/] Follow Talea https://www.instagram.com/taleabeer/ [https://www.instagram.com/taleabeer/] Follow Tara instagram.com/ta_of_talea [http://instagram.com/ta_of_talea] Get full access to Unboxing Humans at unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe [https://unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Unboxing Creative Freedom with Naomi Mishkin

Unboxing Creative Freedom with Naomi Mishkin In this episode of Unboxing Humans, host Danielle Boris dives into the multifaceted artistic journey of Naomi Mishkin, an artist turned designer whose quest for material understanding and expression found its outlet in the fashion brand Naomi Nomi. From early experiences in ceramics and glassblowing to the inspirational impact of mentors and the inclusive philosophy behind her designs, Naomi shares the essence of creativity, craftsmanship, and the personal agency in wear. This discussion unfolds the intersections of art, design, and identity, while also highlighting Naomi's innovative approach to sustainable, small-batch fashion production. Learn more about Naomi's work and buy her clothes at naominomi.com [http://naominomi.com] Follow Naomi on Instagram @_naominomi_ Buy Danielle's Book, The Energy of Weirdos: https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Learn more about Danielle's work at danielleboris.com [https://unboxinghumans.substack.com/p/09291a5e-2578-44b2-9c3a-1fde3eb8c75a] Get full access to Unboxing Humans at unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe [https://unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Unboxing Boutique Fitness with Jennifer Maanavi

Jennifer Maanavi, the founder of Physique 57, shares her journey from being a dancer to working on Wall Street to becoming an entrepreneur. She was inspired by shows like Solid Gold and movies like Flashdance and Working Girl. Jennifer's love for fitness and the desire to bring an effective workout to New Yorkers led her to start Physique 57. She faced challenges in finding instructors and convincing people to try the new exercise method. But through effective communication, modeling the values of the brand, and creating a strong culture, Physique 57 became a success. Jennifer Maanavi shares her journey of building the Physique 57 brand and the importance of differentiated branding. She discusses how she and her co-founder, Tanya Becker, incorporated their vision of a confident and strong woman into the brand. They chose to go against the cookie-cutter approach of PR firms and instead focused on fashion, as fashion and exercise both make people feel strong and confident. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of taking risks and differentiating oneself in the business world. She also talks about the evolution of Physique 57 from physical studios to DVDs and eventually to an online subscription platform, which became crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Jennifer's work below: https://physique57.com/ [https://physique57.com/ ] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifervaughanmaanavi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifervaughanmaanavi] Buy Danielle's Book, The Energy of Weirdos: https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH [https://amzn.to/3xCRQqH] Learn more about Danielle's work at DanielleBoris.com [DanielleBoris.com] Get full access to Unboxing Humans at unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe [https://unboxinghumans.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]