Duncan Wardle is the former Head of Creativity and Innovation at Disney. His unique innovation toolkit helps embed a culture of innovation into everyone’s DNA. In this episode, Duncan shares what action to take as a first step towards innovation, as well as how to conduct an ideation session that is productive and set up for success - regardless of the size of your business. You’ll also learn how to think differently about your relationship with time, Duncan’s take on innovation as it relates to...
May 31, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Bob Dalton is an Activist, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Sackcloth & Ashes, a mission-driven company that gives a blanket to a homeless shelter for each blanket purchased. In this episode, Bob shares how his Mom’s journey with homelessness, and a quote on a coffee cup, inspired him to start his business and make a meaningful change to the homeless population in the US. Bob also talks through why not having the resources or the know-how shouldn’t stop you from gettin...
May 23, 2020•56 min•Season 4Ep. 188
Jaclyn Lindsey is the co-founder & CEO of Kindness.org, as well as the co-author of “ Be Kind: A Year of Kindness, One Week at a Time. " (She's also a graduate of the Renegade Brand Bootcamp!) In this conversation with Amy Jo, Jaclyn talks about the steps involved in making a major pivot in her career. She shares exactly what she did to begin the process and how it evolved into her discovering what she wanted to do next. She shares how the simple act of sitting down and writing out the thing...
May 16, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Brie & Nikki Bella are Entrepreneurs, the stars of TV's Total Bellas, and the Co-Authors of their new book, “Incomparable”. Brie & Nikki hold nothing back in their conversation with Amy Jo. The sisters share their story of becoming WWE Superstars, even though some members of their family weren’t fully in their corner. They also discuss their new book, “Incomparable”, as well as how they balance running multiple businesses while making sure their families remain the most important part of...
May 09, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 186
Danielle LaPorte is a No BS kinda gal. She’s a best-selling author, speaker, & entrepreneur. In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo’s conversation with Danielle. Through tough love, wit, comedy, & compassion, Danielle helps you help yourself. Amy Jo & Danielle talk through how you can decide for yourself exactly what’s needed in your life. She also shares how & why she lives a life full of Why Notting. So much that she sometimes has to say to herself, “Why Not Wait?” on certain ideas...
May 02, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 185
Glennon Doyle is the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Untamed" & "Love Warrior". She is also the Founder & President of Together Rising. Amy Jo & Glennon dive deep into her incredible story from struggling with addiction to her path to sobriety. Glennon discusses how she learned to shape the pain she endured into acts of service. Glennon also shares how watching a cheetah named Tabitha chase a little stuffed pink bunny became a life-changing metaphor to help her unleash the ...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Vic Keller is a visionary leader. He has over 25 years of experience in establishing, growing & operationally optimizing both national & international companies. In this episode, Amy Jo & Vic embark on an entrepreneurial masterclass. They discuss Vic’s journey from leaving the corporate world at 25, to building multiple companies, as well as selling his company to Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway. He also shares why humility, empathy, passion & desire are the most important qua...
Apr 18, 2020•45 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Amy Jo’s guest this week is global fashion designer, and Co-Founder of her own fashion company, Rebecca Minkoff. Rebecca shares how the things her mother taught her as a child have strengthened her creativity, and thought process, as a creator and designer. She also talks about how she’s running her business, and leading her team during the pandemic, as well as the importance of taking things one day at a time. Follow Rebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaminkoff/ To learn more about monday ...
Apr 11, 2020•32 min•Season 4Ep. 182
In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo's interview with Jen Sincero. Jen is the New York Times bestselling author of the series “You Are a Badass”. Jen went from living in her garage to financial freedom. She talks about how she did it & the intention behind her transformation. She also talks about getting sick & tired of being sick & tired. If you’re in that place in your life right now, the good news is, it means you’re probably ready for change. This episode will help you get some ine...
Apr 04, 2020•56 min•Season 4Ep. 181
In this episode, Amy Jo Martin shares 3 ways you can help others in this crazy time and boost both your, and their, serotonin levels while under quarantine. We also have a special announcement! March 30, 2020, Amy Jo will be launching “The Renegade Sessions”. She shares what the sessions will include and how you can get involved for free! To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://re...
Mar 26, 2020•20 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Erin Bailey is our guest this week. Erin is a Writer, Fitness Professional and Community Director at Beam. In this episode, Amy Jo and Erin talk about a time when Erin was blindsided by being laid off, and how that experience helped her build confidence in taking risks. She also discusses how to leverage adversity and use it as a tool to slingshot forward into the life you want. A very timely conversation. Follow Erin: https://twitter.com/erinkbaileyy To learn more about monday dot com, and for ...
Mar 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Lauren Holiday is our guest this week. Lauren is a 2-Time Olympic gold medalist & FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup Champion. Amy Jo & Lauren have one of the most intense conversations we’ve heard on the Why Not Now? show. Lauren shares her journey from winning Olympic gold to winning the Women’s World Cup, to being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening medical condition while she was 5 months pregnant. Lauren’s strength, perseverance, & love for her family shine through in this ...
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 178
Our guest this week is Afdhel Aziz. Afdhel is an Entrepreneur, Speaker and Author of "Good is the New Cool". In this episode, Amy Jo chats with Afdhel about how a 3am dust storm during Coachella radically changed his career trajectory. He also shares his “GPS” system, and how to use your Gifts, Passions, and Service to make an impact on the world. Follow Afdhel: https://www.instagram.com/afdhel/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To ...
Mar 07, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 177
In this episode, we revisit Amy Jo Martin’s interview with Mel Robbins. Mel Robbins is an expert on leadership and defeating doubt. She’s a thought-leader on thinking less and taking more action. Mel is an Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse. She shows us how counting down from five can help you tackle your Why Not Now? and literally change your life in five seconds. Learn more about Mel: https://melrobbins.com/ Follow Mel: https://www.instagram.com/me...
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Cathy Heller returns to the show this week. Cathy is the host of the Don’t Keep Your Day Job Podcast & author of the book, “Don’t Keep Your Day Job”. Amy Jo Martin & Cathy have an honest & playful conversation. Nothing is off-limits. Cathy is in the business of helping people find their purpose & quit their jobs. She shares what that means & what she’s learned along the way. She also discusses how she navigates “the messy middle”; the time during a big transition when things ...
Feb 22, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 175
Farryn Weiner is on the show this week. Farryn is an award-winning marketer and the founder of Farrynheight. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Farryn talk about the 3 decision-making filters she uses in everything she does. Farryn also shares how she built her company from scratch, starting out with $2000 and using her apartment as her office. Follow Farryn: https://www.instagram.com/jetsetfarryn/?hl=en Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Pri...
Feb 15, 2020•52 min•Season 4Ep. 174
This week's guest is Ksenia Avdulova. Ksenia is a speaker, educator, founder of Breakfast Criminals and host of the Woke & Wired Podcast. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and Ksenia discuss how to take action by trusting your intuition even when it may not make sense. Ksenia also shares how she stays in alignment with herself while setting goals and seeing them through. Follow Ksenia: https://www.instagram.com/whereisksenia/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http:...
Feb 08, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 173
This week's episode is a deep dive into the Why Not Now? archives. This is the very first episode of the show with guest, Mark Cuban. Amy Jo chats with Mark as he sits poolside in Vegas. You may know Mark from watching Shark Tank on TV or as the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. He’s an outspoken, no BS kinda guy who went from bartender to billionaire. They chat about business, sports, tech and no topic is off-limits. Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mcuban/ Super Coffee is hooking up W...
Feb 01, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 172
John Maxwell is our guest this week. John is an author, speaker and has been deemed the #1 leadership expert in the world by Inc. Magazine. In this episode, Amy Jo Martin and John talk about leadership and personal growth. John discusses his specific formula for decision making as well as his "60/40" approach to running a business. He also shares what he considers to be his greatest challenge in leadership as well as a life-changing question his mentor asked him one morning over breakfast. Follo...
Jan 25, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 171
Do you notice a pattern of mental roadblocks that keep you from progressing in your career & life? Spiritual mentor and author of "Loving What Is", Byron Katie, has developed 4 questions which she calls “The Work”, to help you navigate those roadblocks. Amy Jo & Byron Katie discuss how to apply the 4 questions to your Why Now Now? Ideas & everyday life. Through her personal challenges, Katie has determined that freedom comes when we realize the struggle is in our minds & we can c...
Jan 18, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Have you ever reached a point where you’ve burned out and needed to take a break? This is a familiar scenario for a lot of us. What if that break turned into a life-changing career shift? In this episode, Amy Jo Martin chats with Hitha Palepu about just that. Hitha shares a Why Not Now? moment that took her from being a successful blogger to the CEO of a family-owned pharmaceutical company. She also discusses her experience as an investor and what she looks for when choosing to invest in someone...
Jan 11, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Amy Jo Martin kicks off 2020 by sharing her single biggest lesson of the decade. All of her other lessons roll up into this one. She shares the tactics of how you can apply the learning to your personal and professional lives. It has been life-changing for her and it can be for you too. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjom...
Jan 04, 2020•37 min•Season 4Ep. 168
This week is Part 2 of our Best of 2019. Amy Jo shares a few of her favorite conversations from 2019 that will help you make the best of your time in 2020. Author of “Do Less” Kate Northrup, FOCUS Brands President and COO Kat Cole, and Author of “Essentialism” Greg McKeown share their best tips on managing and maximizing your time so you’re ready to crush your 2020 “Why Not Now?” goals. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Grou...
Dec 28, 2019•43 min•Season 3Ep. 167
In this week's episode, Amy Jo shares some of her favorite conversations from 2019 to help you get a head start on your 2020 goals. Business Mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, Business Coach extraordinaire Christy Wright and Entrepreneur Heather Allen share their steps, tips and tricks on how to take action on your “Why Not Now?” idea. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotn...
Dec 21, 2019•40 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Over the last 15 years, Ali Brown has advised and nurtured some of the largest online thought leaders. She’s been named one of Forbes “Women to Watch” and has been featured on the ABC hit prime time television show “Secret Millionaire”. Ali shares her fascinating story of shifting her career when she was on top and thriving. She discusses what the change might have looked like on the outside and how it was perceived, but how it looked and how she felt on the inside. Learn more about Ali: https:/...
Dec 14, 2019•49 min•Season 3Ep. 165
This week's guest is Stephanie Hauser. Stephanie and Amy Jo became friends in the NICU after Amy Jo's son Lincoln was born. Stephanie shares the incredible story of when her son was born at just 23 weeks and navigating more than half a year in the NICU. She also shares her impactful philosophy, the concept behind how she operates, and how anyone can use them in any aspect of their life. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Grou...
Dec 07, 2019•41 min•Season 3Ep. 164
In this episode we revisit Amy Jo's interview with best selling author, speaker and one of the top thought leaders in today's world, Simon Sinek. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY – why they do what they do. You'll hear Simon share his philosophy on finding your "Why?", what happens when you find it, why it's only the starting point; not the magic bullet and how he gets started on his own Why Not Now? ideas. Check out Simon's new book "The Infinite Game", here . Lear...
Nov 30, 2019•55 min•Season 3Ep. 163
We’re changing it up this week! This special episode is a live recording from the Riveter Summit in New York City. Amy Jo Martin joins panelists Tiffany Dufu, Jen Hatmaker, John Lippman, & Vanessa Liu in a discussion moderated by Erica Keswin. Enjoy this colorful conversation about not only pivoting your career but pivoting your message and your life. Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...
Nov 23, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Derek Sivers is an author, entrepreneur and founder of CDBaby. In a world where speed and instant gratification are everything, Derek defines himself as a “slow thinker”. He talks about the importance of slowing down and thinking things through. He also shares his unique perspective on the “why not now?” question, which is one we’ve never heard, and what to do when your goals just aren’t working out like you thought they would. Learn more about Derek: https://sivers.org/ Get Amy Jo’s newsletter:...
Nov 16, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Michele Sullivan is the recently retired President of the Caterpillar Foundation and the Director of Corporate Social Innovation at Caterpillar. Michele discusses her journey navigating life as a little person and how we all live with our own differences, some we can see and some we can’t. She also talks about her new book “Looking Up” which hits shelves February 25th. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renega...
Nov 09, 2019•53 min•Season 3Ep. 160
