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The WEInvested Podcast GovCon Winners: Over $50 Million in Government Contracts ft Dr. Kizzy Parks, PhDDr. Kizzy Parks, PhD is the Founder and CEO of GovCon Winners and KCP (K. Parks Consulting). Dr. Kizzy has secured over $50 Million in federal government contract awards. She is also the Host of The AdultFluent Podcast and a Guinness world record title holder. In this episode, Dr. Kizzy teaches us what a Government Contract is and how a beginner can secure their own government contracts. We also talk about the benefits of having multiple streams of income as well as her incredible NFT collection. Twitter: Dr. Kizzy Parks, PhD Website: www.kpcinc.com and w...

2021-12-291h 22

The Bubbles Effect Bubbles and Biz with Kizzy ParksMy guest this week wears MULTIPLE hats because she owns and operates MULTIPLE successful businesses! 🤩 Kizzy Parks helps service-based small business owners learn HOW to win profitable government contracts, is the CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, & AdultFluent and is the host of AdultFluent℠, a 5⭐️ top-rated education podcast! Her energy is contagious and her ambition is inspiring! She shares tons of nuggets in this episode, grab a glass and let's chat! 🥂 Connect with Kizzy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizzy https://www.kpcinc.com Want to keep the conversation going? Let's connect on IG! ➡️ https://instagram.com/nb.mktg

2021-10-1445 min

The Road to Seven How To Develop A Highly Successful Government Consultancy Firm“Pricing and profitability are key.”- Kizzy ParksKizzy Parks knows a little something about securing government contracts.In fact, she’s landed over $50 million in government contracts — and also runs three separate consulting companies.Through her business GovCon Winners, she teaches service-based small business owners how to secure their own government contracts, using her powerful CTC technique. If you’ve ever considered bidding on a government contract, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episod...

2021-08-0332 min

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Episode 289 - Being a Life-Long Learner Helps You Become Your BestIt doesn't matter how long we've worked in any industry; there is always room to improve and we must be humble enough to recognize it and dedicate time to educate ourselves constantly. That is one of Dr. Kizzy Parks' secrets to success; she is aware that she does not know it all, and she let herself go following her curious nature.  Dr. Kizzy Parks is the CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, and Adult Fluent. She specializes in helping service-based small business owners learn how to win profitable government contracts, and she is the host of the Adult F...

2021-07-2731 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Care For Houseplants: A Conversation With Mr. HouseplantI am beyond excited to share the conversation I recently had with this week’s guest, none other than Mr. Houseplant! If you haven’t heard of him yet, you have GOT to check out his TikTok videos - he knows SO MUCH about plants and is very creative with them too. Listen as Mr. Houseplant reveals the question you need to ask when looking for your next plant, which types he recommends for beginners, what he LOVES about venus flytraps, which plants you may want to avoid, the one question he gets asked the most, and so much more...

2021-07-0135 min

AdultFluent℠‬Marketing For Public Safety: A Conversation With Dean MendesMy guest this week, Dean Mendes, is the Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Metro Trains Australia and one of the creators of the internationally famous Dumb Ways To Die brand. Faced with too many young people taking unnecessary risks like trainsurfing, Dean, his team, and their partners came up with this viral safety video, which has now gotten more than 250 million YouTube views, was once the #2 song on iTunes, and inspired games with more than 250 million downloads and merchandise that’s shipped all over the world! Hear Dean tell the incredible back story of what’s now the most highl...

2021-06-2444 min

Negative Net-worth Network: The Journey to Financial Freedom How To Secure Government Contracts For Your Business w/ Dr. Kizzy ParksGuest: Dr. Kizzy Parks | Adultfluent Podcast 🔴Live Market Analysis @ Alkeemist on twitch.tv Market Adventures Newsletter (https://marketadventures.substack.com/welcome) Stock Courses (http://stockcourses.co/) Follow on twitter @investingpod Start trading today using my free guide @ mytradingplan.org @marketadventurespodcast on ALL socials Take 5 seconds to share this show with friends and family. Don't tell them why, just share it. If yah know, yah know Get $5 for free @ thesavings.club to get automatic savings started towards your goals

2021-06-2231 min

AdultFluent℠‬Art and Marketing: A Conversation With Aengus BoyleAengus Boyle, my guest on this week’s episode, is a man of many talents. First, he works in digital marketing for VaynerMedia, one of GaryVee’s brands, and absolutely LOVES the culture there because he can always be his full self. Second, during the pandemic, inspiration struck, and Aengus created more than 100 abstract paintings, which he has now grown into a side hustle! Third, he is the host of the Creative Marketing Podcast, which features interviews with creatives like him who are trying to find the best ways to make a living from their art. Fourth, Aengus has beco...

2021-06-1735 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Be Successful: A Conversation With Adam CorcoranWhat does it mean to be successful? My guest this week, Adam Corcoran, had a lot to say about this, yet was so genuine during our 35-minute conversation that he rarely, if ever, even used the word “success”! As you’ll hear, Adam, now the Director of Business Development for Golden Care, a home care agency in Naples, FL, took a few twists and turns in his career before finding his professional happy place. Start with some self-reflection, mix in some work-life balance, add a growing family, sprinkle in a true desire to help others, and add a large helpin...

2021-06-1035 min

Make a Difference (MAD) Podcast Episode 40 - Kizzy ParksWelcome to episode 40!Kizzy Parks, Ph.D., is the CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, and AdultFluent - a definite serial entrepreneur. Kizzy told us that from a very young age, she always knew she would be an entrepreneur. Fun fact, she is also a Guinness world Record title holder...but you'll have to listen to find out what that title is!Find Kizzy at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizzyhttps://www.kpcinc.com/

2021-06-0351 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Be A Leader: A Conversation With Reshad OberlanderWhat does it mean to be a good leader? Reshad Oberlander, an expert on leadership and my guest this week, had a lot to say about this, and some of it may surprise you. Isn’t being a leader all about having a fancy title, making a lot of money, and basking in the glory of the team’s achievements? Not a chance! According to Reshad, leadership is about service and putting others first, knowing that (to paraphrase famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar) the more people you help get what they want, the more you’ll get what you want...

2021-06-0346 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Be Happy: A Conversation With Vaisakh SabuVaisakh Sabu, my guest this week, may just be the happiest in AdultFluent history! And why shouldn’t he be, after bouts of depression, taking medication, and suffering debilitating seizures led him to the peace and fulfillment he experienced after taking the Inner Engineering course in yoga. Now a yogi with an hours-long daily practice and a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Vaisakh has found true and lasting happiness by helping others through his YouTube channel. Following his recent appearance on Tea With GaryVee and enlightening his 36,000 subscribers with amazing content, Vaisakh’s future is truly unlimited. Ready...

2021-05-2750 min $The Lounge - Women Let\'s Talk$

The Lounge - Women Let's Talk Episode 15: Obtaining Government Contracts For Your Business - Guest Dr. Kizzy ParksOur guest today will be sharing how to help service-based small business owners learn HOW to win profitable government contracts. Dr. Kizzy is CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, & AdultFluent |🎙Host of AdultFluent℠ a 5⭐️ top-rated education podcast.WELCOME - Dr. KIzzy Parks!More information - Website: kpcinc.com

2021-05-2630 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Be Disciplined: A Conversation With Tanner SimpsonReady for another AdultFluent first? Today’s guest, Tanner Simpson, is the first world champion ever to appear on the podcast! Tanner, a martial artist since the age of 4, combines the arts with gymnastics, break dancing, and capoeira to create routines that are simply amazing! Raised by parents who helped him find his passion and who never let him quit, Tanner won a world championship by the time he was only 16-years-old. Now, after also having coached four world champions himself, he’s honed in on what he believes are the conditions that enable people to develop disc...

2021-05-2020 min

Becoming Unshakable Leaders with Heart Pay Attention to the Lessons In this episode, Heather interviews Kizzy Parks, Ph.D., CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, AdultFluent, and Host of the AdultFluent℠ podcast. Her newest company GovCon Winners works to help small businesses win profitable government contracts. She is charismatic, honest, and compassionate in this episode, where she shared the times in her career when she wasn't the best leader. She states that at times she was leading from a space of scarcity and less than - which was not productive for her or her company. Now she leads from a place of compassion and has implemented new str...

2021-05-1826 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Improve Your Mood: A Conversation With Tamar WeinbergDid you know that perfume can brighten your mood? This week’s guest, Tamar Weinberg, the founder and owner of TAMAR branded scents, learned this first-hand. Since recovering from a debilitating depression that lasted several years, she has educated others on the value of using perfume to improve mental health. Get ready to be amazed by Tamar’s passion as she tells the inspiring story of how perfume helped her find her way back into mental health and gave her back the desire to live in the moment. Also a published author and former startup employee, Tamar is an entr...

2021-05-1347 min

AdultFluent℠‬Finding Your Path In Life: A Conversation With Nick ZattaMy guest this week on the AdultFluent podcast, Nick Zatta, is one of the most well-rounded, multi-talented people I’ve ever met. Listen as he describes how he discovered his true passions and talents while changing his college major four times, only to work himself into a fifth field - digital marketing - in just two months! A huge fan of GaryVee, Nick believes that in 2021, it’s possible to learn just about anything online to get yourself to exactly where you want to be. You’ll love his life-tested advice and fresh perspective that just may help you find you...

2021-05-0638 min

AdultFluent℠‬How Not To Give Up: A Conversation With Andrea AdamesAre you ready for a pick-me-up? Then look no further, because this week’s guest, Andrea Adames, radiates positivity and perseverance like a beam of light! An event production professional, dancer, and new mother, Andrea gives a behind-the-scenes look at the process of putting together concerts and other live events like the one she worked on for famous Latin artist Marc Anthony. She also describes the fear, wonder, and amazing aftermath of her recent appearance on Tea With GaryVee! You’ll love Andrea’s incredible advice for sticking with anything - even during the tough times - and leave feelin...

2021-04-2939 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Stay Positive :A Conversation With Felipe MuñozI am honored to present one of the deepest conversations that I have ever had - on AdultFluent or anywhere else - with this week’s guest, Felipe Muñoz! Raised in Norway by his parents after they emigrated there from Chile, Felipe describes how he stays positive, gets real about his search for happiness, and shares his dreams of creating content for social media and community for his subscribers. Listen as Felipe and I open up to each other about where we came from and how we became who we are today. Generous and driven to make a dif...

2021-04-221h 05

AdultFluent℠‬How To Develop Self-Confidence: A Conversation With Emma WatersI am honored to share my conversation with this week’s incredibly inspiring guest: actor and TikTok content creator Emma Waters! After graduating with her math degree in 2018, Emma pivoted, trusted her intuition, and started pursuing her dream of a career in acting. Hear the story of her role in the soon-to-be-released independent feature film, Magnolia Flowers, as well as how she found the confidence in 2020 to create content in comedy (an area she had never even explored before!) and now has more than a half million followers on TikTok! Trust me - Emma’s success hasn’t come by accid...

2021-04-151h 05

AdultFluent℠‬Social Media Marketing Tips: A Conversation With Emanuel MaraWould you like to find out what people in the social media marketing world might be missing? Then look no further, because this week’s AdultFluent guest, social media marketing guru and CEO of Let’s Go! Advertising, Emanuel Mara, is a true visionary, and he’s ready to share his unique vision and perspective with you! Emanuel, whose first sales job was helping his father at flea markets from the age of 7, began to sell print advertising by the time he was 19. There, he saw a golden opportunity in social media marketing, ran with it, and the rest is histo...

2021-04-0852 min

AdultFluent℠‬Finding Yourself: A Conversation With Chelsey PrestonIn this week’s AdultFluent episode, my guest, Chelsey Preston, talks openly and honestly about what she decided and then did that set her on a path to finding herself and discovering a level of happiness and contentment she never knew existed. When she was in her 20s, Chelsey, the youngest of five in her family and a proud Southerner from Biloxi, Mississippi, knew what she needed, trusted her gut, and made two huge moves despite what others around her were saying. Listen as she describes what led up to these pivotal moments in her life, the challenges she fa...

2021-04-0136 min

AdultFluent℠‬The Power of Persistence: A Conversation With Benner CallMy guest on this week’s episode of AdultFluent, Benner Call, not only has one of the coolest names I’ve ever heard, but he is also one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the privilege of interviewing! A US Army veteran, Benner has parachuted, flown, attended survival school, traveled the world, and appeared on Tea With Gary Vee. Listen as Benner describes the timeless lessons he learned in the Army and how he has applied them to his life. Now a full-time student and father, Benner uses the power of persistence to propel himself forward to the fa...

2021-03-2529 min

AdultFluent℠‬Doing What You Love: A Conversation With Sarah MaddackThis week’s episode with Sarah Maddack was an epiphany - a shining, defining moment in the history of AdultFluent. That’s because Sarah, a rapper and content creator with over one million TikTok followers - is one of the most refreshing and happiest people I have ever met, and that energy came through loud and clear during our interview. Listen as Sarah describes what she learned from her family, a life-changing job she held for five summers, and her faith that led to the incredible success she’s had since the video for her song “Hey Slug” weht viral less...

2021-03-1839 min

AdultFluent℠‬An Introduction to Home Staging: A Conversation With Mollie SheridanHave you ever wondered why some homes sell super fast? Then get ready to learn one reason why, because my guest on this week’s episode of AdultFluent, home stager Mollie Sheridan, takes us behind the scenes with an introduction to this vital, though sometimes misunderstood part of the process. To Mollie, home staging is an art, and her goal is to help buyers see a new space as just that - a home that they can truly see themselves living in. Whether using existing pieces or some from their own collections, home stagers declutter and freshen up a sp...

2021-03-1127 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Listen Better: A Conversation With Star BobatoonMy guest this week on AdultFluent, Star Bobatoon, is just that - a star burning brightly with positivity and passion! In person as well as on social media, Star shines her brilliant light as an accomplished facilitator, presentation coach, communications trainer, attorney, and content creator. In this episode, she details how to improve communication by doing something that is known by some but practiced by far fewer - truly listening. Star, also a former stage and television actor, goes in-depth into the method as well as the mindset behind this crucial skill, which can make an especially huge difference in...

2021-03-0441 min

AdultFluent℠‬Real Estate Investing For Beginners: A Conversation With Ty “Flip Man” TaylorMay I tell you a secret? This week’s episode of AdultFluent made me FLIP OUT with excitement, and it’s all because of what my guest, Ty “Flip Man” Taylor, shared about real estate investing with little or no money down! Flip Man is a veteran investor and huge social media star with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers and almost 200,000 followers on TikTok. It’s no wonder, what with the hundreds of free instructional videos he has posted on YouTube alone since 2008! Listen as he describes how after failing at several businesses, he bought a course that taught him the low-risk...

2021-02-2250 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Face The Truth About Yourself: A Conversation with Shara RuffinI am so happy that you get to hear my conversation with this week’s guest, Shara Ruffin, because I can tell that she is about to BLOW UP!! Listen as Shara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LinkedIn creator with close to 40,000 followers, shares her amazing journey from an abusive childhood home through difficult adult relationships to the breakthroughs that taught her what it took to truly know herself. Lately, so many people on social media have also been seeing Shara for who she is: a clear, candid professional who genuinely cares about others. Now a mentor on Clu...

2021-02-1438 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Have Fun: A Conversation With Kal SmithI promise - you are going to LOVE this week’s AdultFluent episode, which features none other than Kal Smith - actor, model, and social media superstar! Kal is one of the most fun, fresh, and genuine people I’ve ever met, and I feel so fortunate to be able to share his wonderful energy with you. Listen as Kal, a TikTok creator with more than 1.1 million followers, describes how he recreated the iconic character Ed from the 90s Nickelodeon TV show All That and movie Good Burger, first in a viral 10-second Twitter video that got 1.2 million views in t...

2021-02-0444 min

AdultFluent℠‬Growing Up: A Conversation With Alexis CisneroThis week’s AdultFluent guest is automotive YouTuber and my fellow Floridian, Alexis Cisnero! After I heard of him through Tea With GaryVee, I knew that he would have so many valuable things to say, and he didn’t disappoint! .Listen as Alexis, one of my youngest guests and also one of the most open people I’ve ever had the privilege of speaking with, shares his journey of growing into the responsible yet ambitious man he’s become. A child of divorce, Alexis reveals what he’s learned from life and GaryVee that took him from getting into trouble to...

2021-01-2855 min

AdultFluent℠‬How To Start and Grow An Online Business: A Conversation With Angela GilesOn this week’s episode, my guest, digital marketer and social media queen Angela Giles gets right down to business to reveal how she helps people turn their passions into profits! Find out how Angela has used her creativity and knack for getting things done to build her incredibly successful business all while working from home as a married mother of three! She believes that in today’s world, with the right approach, anyone from any background can have a successful online business. Once you’ve learned some of the tips and tricks that Angela has picked up over her 18...

2021-01-2135 min

AdultFluent℠‬ADHD Signs and Symptoms: A Conversation With Erik GudeADHD advocate. TikTok creator. Podcaster. Classical musician. Pizza craftsman. Yes, Erik Gude, this week’s AdultFluent guest, is all of these things, but as you’ll soon see, he is so much more. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 15, Erik has learned to use it as a superpower to live his best life. I was incredibly impressed with the depth of his knowledge on all things ADHD, but even more so by his heart and how much he cares about helping others. Listen as Erik shares his journey, gives practical tips on managing ADHD, and reveals what motivates him to deve...

2021-01-1454 min

AdultFluent℠‬Yoga And Social Media Beginners Guide: A Conversation with Kayla Kleinman - AdultFluentI can’t wait for you to hear this episode featuring yoga teacher and social media master Kayla Kleinman. Hailing from New York City, Kayla has used her creativity, courage, and drive to build an impressive following on social media about all things yoga and fitness. From her background in theater to her talent for combining her many interests (showtunes yoga, anyone?), I’m sure you’ll be as impressed by Kayla as I was. She is truly a light! Once you hear Kayla’s amazing story and strategies for social media success, you can connect with her on In...

2021-01-0753 min

AdultFluent℠‬Learn How To Lose Weight And To Keep It Off - AdultFluentLooking for fresh ways to lose weight and keep it off for good? Then you’ll love this week’s episode with Justin Slimm! Find out the unique perspectives that Justin, a fitness trainer and former hockey referee, developed after losing 70 pounds in one year and that he now uses to help others take their own journey to health. He is all about keeping it real, empowerment, looking at the big picture, and getting results that last. No wonder he’s one of my favorite AdultFluent guests so far! After you soak up all of Justin’s awesome tips and strat...

2020-12-3149 min

AdultFluent℠‬AdultFluent Episode 6 - Interview with Mariah Coleman***Warning*** Please know that this week’s AdultFluent episode contains in-depth, honest discussions of addiction and homelessness, which are often overlooked during the holidays and also briefly touches on suicide and depression. While we believe that this episode will inspire you as well as expand your awareness of these topics, if any of them are triggering for you, ,please consider this before listening.**** AdultFluent is about to get real and raw. I feel honored to present the amazingly candid and inspiring conversation that I recently shared with this week’s guest, Mariah Coleman. A survivor of addiction and h...

2020-12-241h 01

AdultFluent℠‬AdultFluent Episode 5 - Interview with Momo ShackI am so excited for you to experience an AdultFluent first. In this episode, I interview not one, but four guests: Daniel, Leezen, and Thang, the co-owners of Momo Shack, along with Chef Minieu. Momos - Nepalese dumplings - are at the heart of these Dallas entrepreneurs’ business, but there is so much more to their story. Find out what brought these longtime friends together and the “secret sauce” that’s making them AdultFluent and helping their brand grow. To connect with Momo Shack and all they offer, check them out on Instagram @momoshackdumplings, Facebook @momoshackhimalayandumplings, and on their website...

2020-12-1752 min

AdultFluent℠‬AdultFluent Episode 4 - Interview with Drew AckermanIn this episode, I interview Drew Ackerman, the creator and host of the podcast Sleep With Me, one of the top two hundred in the world with over ten million downloads! Drew began this journey in 2013 with no podcast experience and by watching YouTube videos and now helps countless listeners get the good night’s sleep he believes they deserve. In our 30-minute conversation, Drew describes how he combined memories of childhood insomnia with a playful yet practical approach to his career and life that has led him to overcome setbacks and reach his own definition of success. I ca...

2020-12-1031 min

AdultFluent℠‬AdultFluent Episode 3 - Interview with Michelle KropatJoin us for the 3rd episode of AdultFluent where Michelle shares with us her amazing journey and all the things she learned along the way.

2020-12-0342 min

AdultFluent℠‬AdultFluent Episode 2 - Interview with Dr. Malik BoykinIn this episode I have an exciting conversation with Dr. Malik Boykin, currently a professor at Brown University. Dr. Boykin shares some incredible stories and perspectives with us and shares his passions. This special episode features music by Malik Starx, Dr. Boykin's stage name. As a special treat, the entirety of his song titled, “My Special One” will be played at the end of his episode.

2020-11-261h 10

AdultFluent℠‬AdultFluent Episode 1 - Interview with Maayan GordonIn this episode I interview TikTok star, glassblower, and entrepreneur Maayan Gordon as she shares with us some incredible stories, insights and how she's overcome some major challenges in her life.

2020-11-1754 min