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Worth Knowing with Bonnie Habyan#14: From Fear to Financial Freedom- Five Steps To Learn How to Leverage Real Estate InvestingIn this power-packed episode of *Worth Knowing*, Brooke Ceballos-Pinero and Shirley Baez reveal how they turned fear into fuel, transforming from intimidated beginners to seasoned real estate investors. They share how education and grit helped them navigate multi-million dollar deals with confidence. This is your masterclass in crushing self-doubt, leveraging knowledge, and building a real estate empire. Download now and get inspired! About Shirley Baez and Brooke Ceballos-Pinero Brooke is a passive investor in 676 units, a sponsor in 481 units, Triple-Net (NNN), and startups. She’s currently flipping houses with investors to fund these projects. She’s leveraging her...2025-07-0241 min
CMO ConvoConnecting with customers in a digital world with Bonnie HabyanAs the CMO at X-Caliber, Bonnie Habyan brings over 20 years of marketing experience, offering insights into how marketing leaders can bridge the gap between technology and creativity to maintain meaningful customer relationships. In this episode of CMO Convo, hosted by Michal Lasman, they dive into the importance of understanding customer journeys, integrating AI tools without losing creativity, and navigating the increasingly complex marketing tech stack.2025-06-1621 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanFrom Ivy League to Inmate (Part 2): Rashmi Airan's Journey of ResilienceIn this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience. Once driven by a relentless pursuit of success, Rashmi's life took a drastic turn with a federal conviction for bank fraud, stripping her of her career and freedom. Instead of allowing this to define her, she transformed her experience into a journey of growth and redemption. Listeners can...2025-06-1139 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanFrom Ivy League to Inmate (Part 1): Rashmi Airan's Journey of ResilienceIn this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience. Once driven by a relentless pursuit of success, Rashmi's life took a drastic turn with a federal conviction for bank fraud, stripping her of her career and freedom. Instead of allowing this to define her, she transformed her experience into a journey of growth and redemption. Listeners can...2025-06-0431 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanFrom OJ Simpson Case to Best Selling Author - Marcia Clark Shares Latest Real Crime Book Release and How Resilience Is Key to Success and ReinventionMarcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds. Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her pe...2025-05-0734 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanMoney Moves: Ten Negotiation Secrets Every Woman Professional Needs to HearKeri-Lynne Shaw is a former Chief People Officer and current CEO of the Salary Bump who is on a mission to help women by pulling back the corporate curtain and expose the truth about negotiation blind spots. She doesn't just share tips—she delivers a career-changing manifesto that exposes how fear, self-doubt, and a fundamental misunderstanding of professional worth keep women from reaching their earning potential. With razor-sharp insights from her years inside corporate HR, she breaks down the unspoken and unknown strategies that can help professionals understand the why and how they should and can increase their salaries. Th...2025-04-0236 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways to Grow Plants and a Thriving National Business with Your BFF In this episode of "Worth Knowing," we dive into the world of Kate Ferguson, co-founder of Flourish Plant Care. Kate's journey from quantum physics to cultivating houseplants is as unexpected as it is inspiring. Kate and her high school BFF Lila Sullivan turned their struggle to find suitable plant care products into a thriving business. Their friendship, rooted in mutual support, has grown into a partnership that's changing the plant care landscape. Listeners will hear about Flourish Plant Care's origin, starting from a coffee shop chat to becoming a full-fledged brand. Kate's background in...2025-03-0544 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanDare to Disrupt: How Hint Founder Kara Goldin Turns Challenges into OpportunitiesKara Goldin is a powerhouse entrepreneur who transformed her health journey into Hint, a revolutionary unsweetened flavored water brand that's now a staple in Silicon Valley's top companies like Google and Facebook and in stores across the country. From her days as an AOL executive to becoming the founder of a multi-million beverage company, Kara embodies the spirit of an "accidental entrepreneur" who turned personal wellness into a game-changing business. She's bold, relentlessly curious, and proof that asking the right questions that can disrupt entire industries - in her case, creating a healthy alternative to sugary drinks...2025-02-0540 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways To Embrace Your Inner Drive to Become a Successful EntrepreneurShirah Benarde was 16 when she and her brother beat out 40,000 others to appear on Shark Tank with her innovative product that battles a growing problem. It is called Nightcap - a drink protection cover. Millions in sales later, Shirah shares her personal experience and middle-of-the-night "ah ha" dream that turned her vision into a mission that has not only turned into a profitable business but has helped shape legislation to protect young people. Shirah Benarde might be only 22 years old, but she has already helped keep over half a million people safe from drink spiking with her...2025-01-0737 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways To Position Yourself to Rise to the Top in Your CareerElina Vilk fell in love with business and marketing at 12 years-old when she crushed a school contest selling candy and won admission to the local theme park. That created a life-long passion for creativity and innovation that has landed her in top roles at Yahoo, PayPal, Facebook, Hootsuite, and now David's Bridal as the Chief Business Officer. In this episode of Worth Knowing, Elina shares her secret sauce of adopting creative innovation as the tool to fuel her success. Plus, she shares her thoughts on how work-life balance is anything but. Instead, she says it's more of a see-saw...2024-11-2735 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways To Position Yourself to Rise to the Top in Your CareerElina Vilk fell in love with business and marketing at 12 years-old when she crushed a school contest selling candy and won admission to the local theme park. That created a life-long passion for creativity and innovation that has landed her in top roles at Yahoo, PayPal, Facebook, Hootsuite, and now David's Bridal as the Chief Business Officer. In this episode of Worth Knowing, Elina shares her secret sauce of adopting creative innovation as the tool to fuel her success. Plus, she shares her thoughts on how work-life balance is anything but. Instead, she says it's more of a see-saw...2024-11-2741 minCMO ConvoBonnie Habyan | CMO Convo | Connecting with customers in a digital worldAs the CMO at X-Caliber, Bonnie Habyan brings over 20 years of marketing experience, offering insights into how marketing leaders can bridge the gap between technology and creativity to maintain meaningful customer relationships. In this episode of CMO Convo, hosted by Michal Lasman, they dive into the importance of understanding customer journeys, integrating AI tools without losing creativity, and navigating the increasingly complex marketing tech stack.2024-11-1321 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways to Battle Back And Get on Track to Follow Your Dreams After a Major Life EventImagine being nearly killed in a hit and run accident and then emerging with more fire than ever to pursue your passion. This is Kat Pattillo's journey and she shares it with Worth Knowing. From her life-threatening experience in 2019 to becoming a leader in education reform, Kat's perspective on life and career goals changed after her brush with death. Kat shares insights on resilience, long-term thinking, and advice for overcoming challenges, highlighting how her near-death experience shaped her approach to taking risks and making a positive impact in the field of education.Kathlyn (Kat) Pattillo believes that...2024-11-1345 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways to Battle Back And Get on Track to Follow Your Dreams After a Major Life EventImagine being nearly killed in a hit and run accident and then emerging with more fire than ever to pursue your passion. This is Kat Pattillo's journey and she shares it with Worth Knowing. From her life-threatening experience in 2019 to becoming a leader in education reform, Kat's perspective on life and career goals changed after her brush with death. Kat shares insights on resilience, long-term thinking, and advice for overcoming challenges, highlighting how her near-death experience shaped her approach to taking risks and making a positive impact in the field of education. Kathlyn (Kat) Pattillo believes that...2024-11-1340 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways to Successfully Pivot and Prosper After Life Throws You a Big Career CurveballNautica. Tommy Hilfilger. Ann Taylor. Polo Ralph Lauren. These are some big names, and Melissa Cohen worked for them all. Then came the pandemic, and the fashion industry was hit hard. Melissa lost her dream job. But instead of sitting down, she reinvented herself, becoming a force on LinkedIn and creating her own company. She openly shares three critical things and the mindset shift that can help you land, plant, and grow after a major setback.Melissa Cohen’s long tenure as a fashion industry executive included roles with major American brands such as Ra...2024-10-3047 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways to Successfully Pivot and Prosper After Life Throws You a Big Career CurveballNautica. Tommy Hilfilger. Ann Taylor. Polo Ralph Lauren. These are some big names, and Melissa Cohen worked for them all. Then came the pandemic, and the fashion industry was hit hard. Melissa lost her dream job. But instead of sitting down, she reinvented herself, becoming a force on LinkedIn and creating her own company. She openly shares three critical things and the mindset shift that can help you land, plant, and grow after a major setback. Melissa Cohen’s long tenure as a fashion industry executive included roles with major American brands such as Ra...2024-10-3042 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanFive Secrets to Breaking Barriers in the Sky While Inspiring Your DaughterImagine you're a mom of three little ones, you are a flight attendant in the '90s, and you come home one day and tell your husband you want to become a commercial airline pilot. You do it, and then 25 years later, you and your pilot daughter make history as the first mother-daughter duo at Southwest to fly together. Grit, gumption, courage? You'll learn how these two special pilots are living their dreams together.ResourcesSign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https...2024-10-1630 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanFive Secrets to Breaking Barriers in the Sky While Inspiring Your DaughterImagine you're a mom of three little ones, you are a flight attendant in the '90s, and you come home one day and tell your husband you want to become a commercial airline pilot. You do it, and then 25 years later, you and your pilot daughter make history as the first mother-daughter duo at Southwest to fly together. Grit, gumption, courage? You'll learn how these two special pilots are living their dreams together. Resources Sign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https...2024-10-1626 min
Worth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways To Ensure Success After a Huge Personal LossImagine learning your husband has committed financial infidelity on a Thursday and your house is set to be auctioned off the following Tuesday. That happened to Lisa Weldon at age 56. But instead of giving in, she got up, put herself and her great talents out there, and made a new, fulfilling, impactful life. She published a book, was asked to give Cindy Crawford Life After 50 Tips with Oprah, and now works with Melissa Gilbert on Modern Prairie. At 70, Lisa Weldon is one very hip and sweet entrepreneur, and her journey to today is truly inspirational. Lisa openly shares how...2024-10-0251 minWorth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanThree Ways To Ensure Success After a Huge Personal LossImagine learning your husband has committed financial infidelity on a Thursday and your house is set to be auctioned off the following Tuesday. That happened to Lisa Weldon at age 56. But instead of giving in, she got up, put herself and her great talents out there, and made a new, fulfilling, impactful life. She published a book, was asked to give Cindy Crawford Life After 50 Tips with Oprah, and now works with Melissa Gilbert on Modern Prairie. At 70, Lisa Weldon is one very hip and sweet entrepreneur, and her journey to today is truly inspirational. Lisa openly shares how...2024-10-0245 minWorth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanBuckle Up and Get Ready for Inspiration, Motivation, and Powerful Steps for Success. Introducing Worth Knowing.In this debut episode of Worth Knowing, Host Bonnie Habyan gives a preview of what's to come in her new podcast. But she has a warning for her listeners. Buckle up and get ready to hear from women from across the globe who share their stories and secret sauce to overcoming adversity and making it big, once they realized how much they have to give. Or more directly, how much they are Worth Knowing because of the skills, knowledge, and value they have to share with the world.Resources...2024-09-2817 minWorth Knowing with Bonnie HabyanBuckle Up and Get Ready for Inspiration, Motivation, and Powerful Steps for Success. Introducing Worth Knowing.In this debut episode of Worth Knowing, Host Bonnie Habyan gives a preview of what's to come in her new podcast. But she has a warning for her listeners. Buckle up and get ready to hear from women from across the globe who share their stories and secret sauce to overcoming adversity and making it big, once they realized how much they have to give. Or more directly, how much they are Worth Knowing because of the skills, knowledge, and value they have to share with the world. Resources ...2024-09-2813 min
The Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic DevelopmentHow to Leverage the Power of Unique Online Communities to Stand OutIn this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan has a fireside chat with online community creator Scott MacGregor. Scott is the founder of The Outlier Project, a unique community and model that blends learning, networking, and experiences. Technology, the craving for community and the delivery of engagement at new levels with the likes of CEOs, Olympians, and navy seals are bringing online communities to new levels. Learn how the combination of innovation and technology is delivering new realities to people across the globe.SCOTTMACGREGORFOUNDER & CEOSOMETHINGNEW LLC,THE OUTLIER...2024-09-1041 min
The Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic DevelopmentHow to Leverage the Power of Unique Online Communities to Stand OutIn this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan has a fireside chat with online community creator Scott MacGregor. Scott is the founder of The Outlier Project, a unique community and model that blends learning, networking, and experiences. Technology, the craving for community and the delivery of engagement at new levels with the likes of CEOs, Olympians, and navy seals are bringing online communities to new levels. Learn how the combination of innovation and technology is delivering new realities to people across the globe. SCOTTMACGREGOR FOUNDER & CEO SOMETHINGNEW LLC, THE OUTLIER...2024-09-1036 min
The Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic DevelopmentBranding in a Rapidly Changing WorldThis episode digs into rapid change and shows how branding - both personally and professionally, drives positive results in a world where the only constant is change. In this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan chats with two of USA Today's leaders, Kelly Andresen, President, USA Today National Sales, and Jenny Huang, Director, B2B Brand Marketing, to talk about the decades of innovation surrounding the country's first national newspaper, the evolution of content consumption over the years, and how USA Today has strategically and successfully adapted to remain a strong and growing brand in the fiercely competitive...2024-08-2746 min
The Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic DevelopmentBranding in a Rapidly Changing WorldThis episode digs into rapid change and shows how branding - both personally and professionally, drives positive results in a world where the only constant is change. In this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan chats with two of USA Today's leaders, Kelly Andresen, President, USA Today National Sales, and Jenny Huang, Director, B2B Brand Marketing, to talk about the decades of innovation surrounding the country's first national newspaper, the evolution of content consumption over the years, and how USA Today has strategically and successfully adapted to remain a strong and growing brand in the fiercely competitive...2024-08-2741 min
The Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic DevelopmentUsing Podcasts to Grow Your BrandIn this episode of Brand the Change, Host Bonnie Habyan sits down with podcast expert Brandy Whalen to talk about the explosive podcast industry and to provide listeners tips on how to leverage podcasts to grow their brand. This episode explains the strategy of podcasts in a marketing strategy to help build a brand. Whether you're a CEO of a major brand, a solopreneur, a founder of a start-up, or an executive, this episode takes a deep look at the growing influence of podcasts and why they are a strong tool to incorporate in your marketing mix.2024-08-1341 min
The Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic DevelopmentUsing Podcasts to Grow Your BrandIn this episode of Brand the Change, Host Bonnie Habyan sits down with podcast expert Brandy Whalen to talk about the explosive podcast industry and to provide listeners tips on how to leverage podcasts to grow their brand. This episode explains the strategy of podcasts in a marketing strategy to help build a brand. Whether you're a CEO of a major brand, a solopreneur, a founder of a start-up, or an executive, this episode takes a deep look at the growing influence of podcasts and why they are a strong tool to incorporate in your marketing mix. 2024-08-1336 min
Life With FrancySeptember Monthly Review, I Moved Again Lol, And Podcast UpdateIn today's solo episode I talk about how I was able to record 7 podcast interviews almost finishing recording til January. I talk a little bit how life is going after the move; and shoutout to my new yotube subscribers I sure appreciate the love.
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Last but not least mentioned the...2023-10-0218 minLife With FrancyFrom Love Songs to Life Lessons: Unveiling the Journey with Bonnie Habyan | Life with Francy PodcastJoin me for an enlightening episode with the versatile Bonnie Habyan. An author, speaker, and Chief Marketing Officer in real estate finance, Bonnie's rich 30-year career spans roles from news reporting to being a radio Love Songs DJ. She's married to former MLB player John Habyan and is a dedicated mother to her daughter Holly. Bonnie's recent best-selling book, "The World According to Bess," offers humorous life lessons from her 90-year-old mom. She's also a passionate advocate, discussing personal branding, women empowering women, and the role of humor in caregiving for dementia patients.
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Business NinjasReal-Estate Solutions for High Net-Worth Borrowers | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe and X-CaliberIn this episode, join our resident Business Ninja Max, and Bonnie Habyan, CMD at X-Caliber. X-Caliber is a nationally recognized commercial real estate company that provides direct mortgage lending, servicing, advisory, and investment opportunities. Their diverse and growing entities and affiliates support and leverage their expansive and innovative lending platforms. X-Caliber’s business is built on decades of success and a strong foundation with highly experience and proven experts who are dedicated to providing you with the most effective solutions available in the market.Learn more: https://x-calibercap.com/ -----Do yo...2023-07-0329 min
Positioning to Profit5 Personal Branding Tips with Bonnie HabyanHey there! Patty Dominguez here with episode 171 of the Positioning to Profit Podcast.
This episode is featuring author, speaker, and CMO Bonnie Habyan.
We chat about personal branding and she shares her 5 Personal Branding Tips.
If you are looking to see how you stand out with your personal brand visit: https://www.positioningtoprofit.com/pulsecheck for a free personal branding pulse check.
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Personal branding has become a buzzword in recent years, and for good reason. It refers to how you present yourself to the world, both in person and...2023-03-1523 min
CMO InsightsBonnie Habyan, CMO, X-Caliber CapitalIn this episode, Jeff and Bonnie Habyan, CMO, X-Caliber Capital explore the opportunities and challenges of being a CMO in real estate finance.Discussion points include:
Adding a human touch to finance
Leveraging the use of video
How digital has elevated the role of the CMO
The many hats of the modern day CMO
LinkedIn, culture and video meeting fatigue
They pack a lot into 20 minutes!Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https...2022-10-0521 min
The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CXExecutive Leadership Branding with Bonnie Habyan, X-Caliber CapitalToday we’re going to talk about the importance of executive leadership in branding and marketing of successful companies. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Bonnie Habyan, CMO at X-Caliber Capital, and author of The World According to Bess which was just released.RESOURCESThe Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/ 2022-09-1322 minThe Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CXExecutive Leadership Branding with Bonnie Habyan, X-Caliber CapitalToday we’re going to talk about the importance of executive leadership in branding and marketing of successful companies. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Bonnie Habyan, CMO at X-Caliber Capital, and author of The World According to Bess which was just released.RESOURCESThe Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/ 2022-09-1322 min
On Good Authority: Publishing the Book that Will Build Your BusinessApproaching Your Book Like It's a Business with Bonnie HabyanBonnie Habyan is a communications marketing professional with an MBA in banking and finance. She's been a news reporter, a wedding DJ and even a Miss Baltimore Oriole.But now she's taken on a whole new role: as an author. Her book, The World According to Bess, is a true love letter to her 90-year-old mother—a woman who can definitely give the Sh*t My Dad guy's dad a run for his money.What surprised Bonnie the most about the book process is that, despite her history in marketing, launching a book is a wh...2022-06-0829 min
Making Sales Social PodcastBonnie Habyan - Starting Slow to Connect Meaningfully, Focusing on Bringing Value to ClientsBonnie Habyan joins the Social Sales Link team to share with us the inner workings of social selling from a C-suite perspective.
Listen to Bonnie as she stresses the importance of using all the tools available in the social selling toolbox to get to know your clients better, explains why she’s not a fan of cold selling tactics and discusses the power of podcasts in helping her build more connections.2022-04-2623 min
DingoTalkAlumni Tour Bonnie Lorber Habyan Class of 1986This week we are joined by Bethany College Alum Author Bonnie Lorber Habyan Class of 1986
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In the BurbsLike SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WITH SUZANNE CARPENTERJoin Stand-Up Comedian, Amy Lyle, and Fitness Instructor, Gina Ryals as they interview Certified Nutritional Consultant, Suzanne Carpenter along with Author, Bonnie Habyan. Bonnie started out her career as a disc jockey for a Lovesongs show, had a brief stint as a tv reporter at a small cable station, and then married a major league baseball player. She traveled around the country being a baseball wife until the birth of her daughter, the BEST thing she has done in her life. When her husband was released, she jumped back into the career world, becoming a corporate spokesperson for a large...2021-12-1500 min