Disrupt Your Now with Lisa Kipps-Brown

Perry Knoppert: Why Misfits & Nonlinear Thinkers Are The Changemakers

It took becoming homeless for Perry Knoppert to finally find himself in 2021. The result is The Octopus Movement, a global movement composed of thousands of other weirdos like him from 60 countries! And I'm proud to be one of them :) After a lifetime of feeling weird, like a misfit and loser, and hopping from job to job, when he did find himself he also founded this global network to help spread the word of the gifts of nonlinear thinkers like him. He was even featured in Forbes recently! (link in the first comment) Perry finally realized that being a nonlinear thinker is a superpower. While we're diagnosed as many different things - ADHD, autististic, dyslexic, etc. - those labels don't convey the powers that neurodiversity brings to the world. They just make it seem like there's something wrong with us that needs to be cured. Imagine if Einstein had been "cured"... Why an octopus? Perry selected it after asking himself, “What is the symbol of a curious misfit?” I think it's perfect because the octopus is so intelligent, adaptable, and just plain weird. It's hard for us to even comprehend their abilities. And it's hard for so-called "normal" people understand us weirdos and our abilities. Whether you're a nonlinear thinker yourself or want to learn more about how your company can benefit from partnering with The Octopus Movement, join me & Perry for a conversation that's guaranteed to be anything but boring! https://www.theoctopusmovement.org/ [https://www.theoctopusmovement.org/] #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #nonlinearthinker #nonlinearthinking #disruptyournow #creatives #creativethinking #adhd #dyslexia #autism #spectrum

Reinventing Yourself After Retirement: Annette Whittenberger

Worried about what you can do after retiring? Annette Whittenberger is proof that the world is your oyster. You CAN build a new career based on your own real life experiences! A retired combat veteran, Annette served in the Army for over 17 years as a Chemical officer, including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring from the Army in Nov 2016, she started blogging to deal with PTSD, anxiety and depression. The overwhelming response from readers transformed her into an Accidental Entrepreneur. Annette is now a podcaster, speaker, mentor, author, musician, and volunteer. She uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness, and is an inspiration to people of all stripes, not just veterans. Her first book, The Wall Between Two Lives: A True Story of Finding Purpose, reflects back on her life’s traumas and how she found purpose among pain. It’s filled with raw emotions and hope for anyone facing life’s unexpected events. Her blog, A Wild Ride Called Life ®, incorporates stories from her post military life in which she shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety and depression. Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide”. Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope. Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on Ementor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has been involved as a mentor for TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs and the Women Veterans Network. Also known as Ann Whitt, Independent Music Artist, she is a current graduate from the Musicians Institute out of Hollywood, CA as an Independent Artist. As a songwriter, she uses her mental health journey to create songs that relate to so many of us. She creates music by using our words, thoughts, feelings and everything in between to show that we can come out of the darkness and make something beautiful, and helps others create their own song of hope and light. Links: Website: awildridecalledlife.com [http://www.awildridecalledlife.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-whittenberger-a953a227/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-whittenberger-a953a227/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_wild_ride_called_life/ [https://www.instagram.com/a_wild_ride_called_life/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/awhitt2425 [https://www.youtube.com/user/awhitt2425] Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/awildridecalledlife/ [https://www.pinterest.com/awildridecalledlife/]

Teaching Your Target Market Who You Are: Marlana Semenza

By following Marlana’s advice, you can stand out, be seen, and grow your own brand on purpose instead of haphazardly. When your target market doesn’t understand who you are & what you do, it’s impossible for them to know why they need YOU… Distilling that information in a easy-to-digest way, though, can turn you into a human magnet that attracts the *exact* people who need you. An expert in the reputation business, Marlana Semenza says “we teach people how to think of us.” Now she’s here to help you understand how to do that the right way. While earning a degree in photography, Marlana stepped on a tour bus and began an adventure and a career. She’s now an international photographer and visual strategist whose client base has included athletes, celebrities, WWE Superstars and public figures including Miss North Carolina. She’s also host of the podcast Your Iconic Image. Marlana uses her unique background that includes storytelling, advertising, set design and location scouting to tell her clients’ stories in their most powerful way. She photographs clients in person and now virtually through her service ‘photographer in your pocket.’ Join us to learn how easy it can be to build your own unmistakable brand when you get out of your own way! Links: Website: https://www.marlanasemenza.com/ [https://www.marlanasemenza.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlana.semenza.photo/ [https://www.instagram.com/marlana.semenza.photo/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlanasemenza/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlanasemenza/] Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/marlanasemenza/ [https://www.pinterest.com/marlanasemenza/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marlana-Semenza-Photography-129332310573483 [https://www.facebook.com/Marlana-Semenza-Photography-129332310573483] Your Iconic Image Podcast: https://your-iconic-image.captivate.fm/ [https://your-iconic-image.captivate.fm/]

Overcome Your Fear of Failure: Richard Fenton

Richard Fenton was convinced he was a failure who could never sell. He transformed himself into to a hugely successful salesman with honors including recipient of the Trumpeter award, clothing giant Hart Shaffner & Marx’s highest front-line sales recognition. Now, for two decades he’s been training millions all over the world on how to overcome their own fear of failure. He’s also co-author of the classic sales book “Go for No!”, which has been named one of the best sales books ever, and the follow-up book “When They Say No.” Millions have taken Richard’s advice and truly transformed their career and life. Now it’s your turn! While he and his partner are the go-to experts for those who are struggling to believe in themselves, this is not fluffy feel-good stuff. It’s taking action to transform your life through a simple concept: “No” is the road to “Yes.” It’s so obvious, but most of us are so terrified of the word “no” that we never give ourselves the opportunity to get to “yes.” In addition to writing the books mentioned above, Richard and his partner also: * are one of the very few “speaking teams” who speak together on stage for audiences of 50 up to 10,000; * launched a publishing company called Success in 100 Pages; * produced a 98-minute Documentary DVD Movie, “Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There”; * and write fiction in their spare time, including a 10-book paranormal suspense series. Are you ready to stop making excuses and make real change? If so, join me & Richard to start your own journey of transformation! Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-fenton-author/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-fenton-author/] Company Website: https://www.goforno.com/ [https://www.goforno.com/] Books & Courses: http://shop.goforno.com/ [http://shop.goforno.com/] Go For No Keynote Speakers: https://gofornokeynote.com/ [https://gofornokeynote.com/] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Goforno [http://www.facebook.com/Goforno]

Go Big to Give Big: Randy Molland

At a very young age, Randy Molland learned an important lesson from the tragic loss of his mentor: tomorrow isn’t guaranteed so we need to make the most of today. The result: he disrupted his now by transforming himself from an electrician into a real estate investor & quickly built millions of dollars of value. Then he learned another important lesson: money isn’t everything. While it’s great, being able to figure out a way to help others and build a legacy feels so much better. Thus, his true passion of the #GoBigToGiveBig movement was born. Randy’s mission is now to inspire & encourage other entrepreneurs like you to go bigger with your dreams and goals so you can give bigger with your profits. He’s leading the charge of the mission by: * running a mastermind, * creating an online community, and * hosting a podcast called GoBigToGiveBig where he is making others aware of how easy it is to start giving back from the beginning of building a company and inspiring 6 figure earners to become 7 figure givers! Anyone who follows me knows that giving back is a huge part of everything I do so I’m extra excited to have Randy on the show! Join us to learn more about how you can become a 7 figure giver and help be the change you want to see in the world. Links: Website: https://www.gobigtogivebig.com/ [https://www.gobigtogivebig.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randymolland/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randymolland/]