Lori Tierney worked for many years at one of the top language institutes in the Netherlands. When she retired, she was left with the question, as so many are, of what comes next? Never one to back down from a challenge, she began a series of long-distance bike treks around the world - a journey that led her to set up a foundation in Kenya. Now she’s using her talents to make the world a better place, and her story contains deep wisdom on life and making big changes for anyone willing to hear it....
May 21, 2021•1 hr
Norman Lenden was half of the successful DJ group “Mark Norman”. For nearly a decade, he played some of the world’s largest festivals - Tomorrowland, Trance Energy, and he toured the globe professionally. Now that he’s a father, he’s transitioned into his new role as marketing manager for RAI Amsterdam, one of the largest events centers in the Netherlands. We talk about following your passion(s), career transitions, and coming out on top. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
John Vuong created an SEO company in Canada - before he knew anything about SEO. He worked in sales for many years before making the leap to business owner, starting a company and flying by the seat of his pants. Now, he's thriving and built a successful team and business! This story is so relevant to anyone looking to start a business, especially if they are unsure of the next steps to take. There’s so much inspiration in here and practical advice that I know you’ll appreciate. Follow me on Ins...
May 07, 2021•56 min
Maruja Retana has a fascinating success story. She started out as a psychologist, then became a professional singer, becoming a finalist in Dutch X-Factor, getting a few radio hits under her belt, and performing routinely for thousands of people each weekend. A few years ago, she realized that many singers and songwriters suffered from the same problems, both internal and external, so she became a coach for artists, creating her Vocal Psychology® program. Now she’s a public speaker and mentor. T...
Apr 30, 2021•50 min
Chongor Goncz was responsible for running and building the award-winning YouTube show, Pensado’s Place, for many years, doing hundreds of episodes. This show has long been THE staple of the audio engineering world, and it has achieved impressive notoriety. Chongor is a multi-talented digital expert - he’s a music producer, an audio engineer, and videographer, editor, show producer and so much more. Follow me on Insta: @therosspalmer For more episodes visit beattheoftenpath.com...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Will was inspired to start performing music in New York City subways, but with a twist — instead of playing for money, he told his listeners to leave money if they had it and to take it directly from his guitar case if they needed it. He’s expanded this simple concept online during the pandemic, where he’s now able to help people in need from all around the world via live streaming his music and donating all proceeds. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr
The old saying is “it takes twice the person to ride half the bike”. So today we’re representing unicyclists everywhere with my guest, the general manager of unicycle.com , Joshua Torrans. Unicycle.com is where I bought my first unicycle many many years ago - I was *always* super cool, didn’t you know?? - and today they are a thriving e-commerce store that serves the unicycling community. Joshua is extremely passionate about what he does, and this episode is proof that you can build a sustainabl...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Kendra Richardson is the founder of Funky Town Fridge - a community-driven fridge with the goal of reducing food apartheid in Fort Worth, Texas. I was immediately drawn to her story, because she saw injustice in her community and made that crucial step to do something about it, investing her own money and time to build something for the greater good. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Mar 19, 2021•53 min
Benton Crane is the CEO of Harmon Brothers, one of the most exciting marketing/ad agencies in the digital space today. You may not know the company, but you’ve probably seen their work. With clients like Kodiak Cakes, Squatty Potty, Poopourri, Lime Deodorant, Purple Mattress, and more, Harmon Brothers have generated hundreds of millions in sales for start-ups with funny, long-form digital advertisements. Follow me on insta: @therosspalmer
Mar 12, 2021•51 min
Natalie Cola has managed the social media accounts of everyone from big-league DJs to record labels, and now she does social media for Goalcast, one of the most impressive media companies in the digital world. If I’m not mistaken, Goalcast has some 44 million followers across all their channels, so suffice to say, Natalie knows what she’s doing!
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today’s guest is Maren Brombeiss, A&R and label manager for Last Night on Earth, record label of legendary house music DJ Sasha - a long-time personal favorite of mine since childhood. She’s also an artist manager of Weval, JP Enfant, and Sasha himself. I’m a religious listener to LNOE, so I’m truly honored to have her here to discuss both her work and how she started her career on the management side of music. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify! beattheoftenpath.com...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Canyon Castator is an enigma wrapped in a mystery packed in a can of Campbell’s tomato soup. He is a successful independent artist, which also makes him a successful entrepreneur. His story is so inspiring, because he's taken a passion and turned it into not only a thriving career for himself, but he's also built his own co-working space where he helps bring up other artists in Downtown LA as well. Follow me on Instagram - @therosspalmer!
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
David May is the Director of Marketing for the Los Angeles Regional food bank, one of the most impressive food bank operations in the world. Sadly, each month, his organization needs to feed 900,000+ people. In this episode, he shares deeply troubling statistics about the food insecurity epidemic not just in LA, but around the US and world. The silver lining? He has found personal joy and career satisfaction through working for and supporting a truly noble cause. I know you will love this episod...
Feb 12, 2021•52 min
Raven Faber is the founder of an increasingly-successful CannaSexTech company, with several national distributors. Watching her entrepreneurial journey has been an inspiration! Recently, I asked: "With so much crazy s*** happening in the world, should we speak up on social media or not?" This episode is her response.
Feb 05, 2021•44 min
Connor Clerx is a reporter for Dutch national radio station BNR. He's had a lifelong passion for radio, making his first appearance on local airwaves as a teenager. Now he's worked his way up the ranks to be the on-air talent for a major radio station, where he is heard by tens of thousands of listeners daily. We get into this fascinating line of work in this episode, and you can learn more about how one can become a radio presenter. Most importantly you get to listen to a professional at work! ...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min
EXPAT SPECIAL! Because when we are thinking outside the box, we have to be open to entirely different living situations. Victoria is an American-born European Union public affairs and communications expert who has been living in Brussels, Belgium for over 12 years. We cover a lot of the nitty-gritty details of choosing to live your life in another country, and Victoria is a great example of someone who has risen to success in a different culture, learning new languages along the way. (C) 2020 Al...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Dror Tamir of Hargol FoodTech in Israel has an incredible story. He built the world's first commercial grasshopper farm, with the goal of creating a new and more sustainable protein to meet the challenges of the future. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Dustin Barnett founded a chain of successful vape shops in Colorado called Vapor Core. Vaping is clearly a controversial subject for many, so we approach this talk from both inspirational/entrepreneurial standpoints as well as ethical. One thing is for sure, Dustin Barnett has a very inspirational story and personal life, and his journey will give you plenty of food for thought on how to structure your life and business for maximum happiness! (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Mollie Engelhart represents what a positive vision of the future can look like. She's opened successful vegan restaurants with Woody Harrelson, she's the founder of Sow a Heart Farm, and she's a mission-driven, regenerative food entrepreneur. When the pandemic hit, she started a new CSA box to distribute organic food from her farm directly to the community - this is an episode you won't want to miss. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Evan La Ruffa founded an awesome, mission-driven non-profit for art called I Paint My Mind, and this episode dispels myths about building a non-profit (as well as explains how you CAN make *good* money doing it). He shares why many more entrepreneurs should consider starting a non-profit instead of a business to enact the change they want to see. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Jacob Abrams has built a highly profitable career in the film business through a combination of expertise in lighting and equipment rentals. He's crafted a very unique business model that is highly inspirational for those looking to break into the film industry. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Ben Allman has built a start-up called 4abilities (4abilities.org) to help the differently-abled. And he's found happiness and meaning through a life of serving a greater purpose with an entrepreneurial spirit. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Isabel Galupo is a children's TV writer for Nickelodeon, published author, and activist. She's worked on iconic Nickelodeon properties such as Dora the Explorer, The Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Casagrandes. Now she's a current staff Writer on an unannounced Nickelodeon action-comedy show (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Scott Frankfurt is someone I admire deeply, and in the music business, he's done it all. If anyone is living my dream life right now, it's him! From decades of hit records to being the VP of Spectrasonics to winning Grammy's to working with some of the literal top musicians in the game, to say that Scott has "made it" is an understatement. And more importantly, he's a great human being and a true friend. I'm deeply humbled and honored that he sat down for a chat with me, and I know you're going ...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Tienus, otherwise known as Goldkimono, is a world-class songwriter and musician. He's racked up hundreds of millions of plays on Spotify, writing songs for some of the world's biggest artists, like Kygo, Robin Schulz, and many more. A truly gifted multi-instrumentalist, Tienus' authenticity and unique approach to creative business makes him one of the most unique and inspiring success stories I know of. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Oct 23, 2020•52 min
Before this interview, I didn't even know "CannaSexTech" was a word! But apparently, it's a thing. It's a highly unusual thing, from a highly unusual, highly intelligent person. And that made it ripe for the picking for my podcast. Raven is an awesome person with an awesome story, and there's so much to learn about building your own business without compromising and exploring new terrain. (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved
Oct 16, 2020•53 min
In this episode, my guest is a self-made music industry entrepreneur, who was one of the bright young A&R stars of Armada Music in Amsterdam. He's got a knack for unearthing "hits", and he knows how to spot great acts and artists from a mile away. He got his start in the world of dance music/EDM/house music and has since moved onto pop music, racking up Spotify plays like nobody's business! Most importantly for our show, he's someone who's NEVER been afraid to go against the grain, and he ha...
Oct 09, 2020•35 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with one of the fathers of Hardstyle and Happy Hardcore music, DJ Mental Theo. Theo is a guilty pleasure of Dutch and European audiences, and he still plays over 100 shows a year after all these years. A multi-millionaire DJ you may not have heard of, there's a LOT in his story to be learned for creatives who wish to succeed at business.
Sep 28, 2020•46 min
