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Come Together with Ephraim Herschmann#104: Candice Ackermann / Coached By CandiceAs a health coach, I believe in the power of addressing the circle of life - nurturing the whole person, beyond just diet and exercise. My mission is to help individuals break free from limiting beliefs, empower them to make informed and actionable decisions, and encourage them to advocate for their own well-being.I am passionate about supporting individuals in making themselves a priority without feeling guilty about balancing the demands of family and work. Through personalized coaching and guidance, I strive to empower my clients to prioritize self-care, self-discovery, and self-advocacy as essential...2025-06-011h 27
Extraordinary Ability!Fencing Through Life: Marcus Mepstead's Path from the Olympics to Immigration TriumphExtraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, Episode 16
In this episode of Extraordinary Ability!, Candice Ackermann speaks with Marcus Mepstead, Olympic fencer.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Marcus’ journey to the Olympics and the distinctions between competing in the Rio and Tokyo Games
* The nuances of Olympic fencing with explanations of individual and team events, the scoring system, and penalties
* Legal insights on navigating visa options with an emphasis on the importance of considering all aspects of a candidate’s background for the best immigration strategy
* The...2024-12-1825 minExtraordinary Ability!MSPs and Supporting the Dreams of the Doers with Orrin KlopperExtraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, Episode 15
In this episode of Extraordinary Ability!, Candice Ackermann speaks with Orrin Klopper, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of a managed IT, Cloud, and Security service provider (MSP). Orrin’s company helps organizations innovate and embrace digital transformation to ensure tech challenges are never in the way of achieving your dreams and success as a company. Orrin discusses leading his company, and shares insights into the company's Dream Program, which promotes a balanced company culture by supporting employees' personal goals.
Tune in to the ep...2024-07-2422 minExtraordinary Ability!Sarah Wilner's Journey in Early Childhood EducationExtraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, Episode 14
In this episode of Extraordinary Ability!, Candice Ackermann speaks with Sarah Wilner, co-founder of an educational humanitarian organization supporting young children in crisis globally. Sarah spearheaded the establishment of 17 early childhood safe spaces in Israel following the October 7 terror attacks, and now focuses on refugee families in New York City shelters.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Background and Expertise: Sarah Wilner is a Canadian-Israeli early childhood education coordinator with extensive experience in humanitarian disasters and emergency situations.
* Impact of Early Childhood Education: Sa...2024-06-0422 minExtraordinary Ability!Ja'dan Johnson: Tech VisionaryExtraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, Ep 13
In this episode of Extraordinary Ability!, Candice Ackermann speaks with Ja'dan Johnson, founder of Hack Week, a pioneering event in Miami's tech scene. Ja'dan's journey began with grassroots tech community building in Jamaica.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Tech Community Building in Jamaica: Ja'dan Johnson initiated Jamaica's first hackathon and fostered a community of young software engineers and developers.
* Impact on Jamaican Tech Ecosystem: His efforts in Jamaica contributed to the growth of a large tech...2024-02-1319 minExtraordinary Ability!Challenging Prejudice Through Advocacy with Virag GulyasIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Virag Gulyas, a former ballet dancer turned advocate, renowned for her impactful work in combating anti-Semitism. Virag is a content and program coordinator.Virag Gulyas’ journey includes creating viral content, extensive writing, a Master's degree, and significant contributions to Jewish causes, utilizing her non-Jewish perspective to bridge understanding among diverse communities in the fight against prejudice.
Tune in to this episode for insights from Virag Gulyas:
* Career Evolution: Originating as a ballet dancer, Virag sought a path beyond physicality, desiring intellectual en...2023-12-0524 minExtraordinary Ability!Skybound Strategies: Unveiling Innovation with Chongjian WenIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Chongjian Wen (“Wen”), a Visionary Marketer and Innovator in the Aviation Industry. Wen spearheads revolutionary tools and platforms that redefine how aviation transactions are conducted and information is shared within the industry.
Hailing from China, Wen ventured to the U.S. for higher education and established himself as a visionary in the industry. His pioneering work involves creating cutting-edge tools and platforms that streamline aircraft transactions, transforming the aviation sector's operational practices.
Tune in to this episode for insights from Chongjian Wen:
* Backgro...2023-11-1522 minExtraordinary Ability!Adina Katz: Empowering Artistic Voices and Unleashing CreativityIn this episode of "Extraordinary Ability!" with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Adina Katz, the founder of an entertainment company specializing in Musical Improv Comedy. Adina's passion lies in both performing and teaching this art form, and she has an extensive portfolio of film productions.
Adina Katz, a versatile artist, teacher, and producer, has a diverse background in theater, comedy, film, and music. With extensive experience in Canada and the U.S., Adina not only performs but also teaches and mentors aspiring artists, specializing in acting, improv, and music.
Tune in to this episode for insights f...2023-11-0320 minExtraordinary Ability!Mastering Growth and Financing with Randy DeweyIn this episode of "Extraordinary Ability!" with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Randy Dewey, President and COO of a coaching business that provides coaching and strategic planning designed specifically for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and their teams, delivered by world-class former CEO coaches.Our guest, Randy Dewey, brings over 30 years of experience driving rapid international growth and expansion. His strategic leadership focuses on cash flow management and reinvestment as catalysts for growth and sustainability. Randy has raised several hundred million dollars in financing, holding an MBA from Baker Center for Graduate Studies in Flint, Michigan.Tune in to this episode...2023-10-1822 minExtraordinary Ability!Extraordinary Sports Agent, Gary DurrantIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome sports agent Gary Durrant. Gary works with players in the NBA and internationally as well. He is a well-respected and prominent figure in the North American and International basketball communities. Born in Jamaica and raised in Canada, Gary played basketball all over the world. He currently lives in Canada and frequently travels to the United States for work.
Tune in to this episode for insights from Gary Durrant:
* Gary’s transition from being a professional athlete to being a professional sports agent...2023-09-2019 minExtraordinary Ability!Discussing Carbon Asset Market Development with Ariela Farchi BeharIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Ariela Farchi Behar, Carbon Asset Market Development Specialist.Ariela, born and raised in Guatemala, always grew up with a passion for people and the planet. She completed an undergraduate degree in Business with a concentration in environmental and sustainability management from Emory University. Ariela now works to help companies, organizations, and institutions neutralize their carbon footprint by matching them to projects all over the world that are avoiding further emissions or actively removing harmful greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. In doing so, Ariela facilitates financing for these...2023-08-3016 minExtraordinary Ability!Health, Life, and Wellness with SusieQIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Susie Wong, widely known by her nickname, SusieQ.
Tune in to this episode for insights from SusieQ:
* How she married her two first loves, media and fitness, and chartered a way to establish a brand
* How working out with celebrities at Gold’s Gym led to her connection with a special niche community that led to the explosion of her exposure and career
* How being in the United States advanced SusieQ’s professional and personal lives
* Th...2023-08-2332 minExtraordinary Ability!Box N Burn with Kez ChristieIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Kez Christie, Boxing Fitness Trainer in Los Angeles. Kez is a retired Boxer and now Co-Owner of the World Famous Box N Burn Boxing Fitness Gym.
Tune in to this episode as Kez talks about:
* What it was like to be the first female boxing coach in Ireland
* How Kez' motto/policy/tattoo of "Reckless Abandon" got her to Los Angeles and Box N Burn, where she's now Co-Owner
* How Kez got into Boxing?
* Kez’s road to...2023-08-1027 minExtraordinary Ability!A Conversation with a Renowned Wine Expert Ben RonIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Ben Ron, an accomplished winemaker and hospitality industry professional with an extraordinary journey in the wine world.
Tune in to this episode as Ben talks about:
* His journey from winemaker assistant to wine industry leader
* Moving to New York, and building from scratch
* Working with Visa Law Pros, and how our services positively impacted his confidence and career opportunities
* The growing and improving Israeli wine industry, and recommended wineries
* How a wine project led to an u...2023-08-0324 minExtraordinary Ability!An Interview with Broadway Dancer Gillian AbbottIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome Gillian Abbott (she/her/hers), a Canadian-born meditation and movement teacher, actress, Broadway dancer, choreographer, and director.
Tune in to this episode as Gillian talks about:
Those who have influenced her to pursue a career in the arts
Some of the large productions in which she played a starring role
The intricacies of her visa application, and the benefit of working with Visa Law Pros
How (and why) she has transitioned into teaching and coaching focu...2023-07-2626 minExtraordinary Ability!A Lifelong Passion for Music with International Violinist Bar MarkovichIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome International Violinist, Bar Markovich. Be sure to watch until the end for a live performance from Bar!
Tune in to this episode as Bar talks about:
How perfect pitch led him to playing the violin
Musical acts that inspired him to pursue music as a career
The genres he prefers to play, and why
How he found his musical voice across all musical genres
His experience working with Visa Law Pros
2023-07-2228 minExtraordinary Ability!Lights, Camera, Action with Jonathan EastIn this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome guest Jonathan East, a performing artist, Second Unit Director and Pre-Visualisation Videographer.
Tune in to this episode as Jonathan talks about:
His background and transition from video editing in dark rooms to stage combat and stunts
What it's like to work on long tv projects like Vikings vs. big films like Dungeons & Dragons
Various celebrity encounters on sets
How Candice helps O-1 visa candidates who have wasted time & money trying to navigate it themselves
Jonathan East has...2023-07-1249 min