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The Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Gardener with Jennifer McdonaldJennifer McDonald is a Certified Organic Vegetable Garden Specialist and a founder of The Garden Girls in Houston, Texas. Jen believes in making gardening more accessible, teaching both kids and adults where their food comes from, helping schools plant gardens, and redefining gardens as a safe places created out of love and beauty. Recently, The Garden Girls' work was featured on Martha Stewart's "Getting Down and Dirty with Martha."https://www.gardengirlstx.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkInterview Guests live with Kojo: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetworkSupport the...2022-09-1823 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Building Designer with Trisha Pickersgillhttps://www.studiumdesign.com.au/Social: @studiumdesigncohttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Interview Live with Kojo on The Why I Network: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetworkSocial: @WhyiNetworkSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2022-09-1119 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Financial Planner with Steve AkinSteve began his career in the early 80s and worked with two major wall street firms including Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. In the fall of 2015 he began the process of setting up my own independent firm and is now the CEO and founder of Akin Investments.https://www.akininvestment.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-05-3016 min
Confident Clear & Hired: Made for Leaders Navigating Career PathsEp. 14 Getting Clear on Your Career Purpose and your Why w/ Kojo ThompsonCareer Clarity means we know our life purpose. Our life purpose follows in with our "WHY" I know how hard it can be to sit and figure out what you are meant to be doing, but this is why I've brought on an expert in this field Kojo Thompson, to bring his personal advice and knowledge. In this episode we discuss:1) Where to start to get unstuck2) How to overcome the fear of doing something completely new3) The clues that life gives us to find our purposeTHE MOST AFFORDABLE...2021-05-1352 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a HVAC Tech with Chris RothChris Roth is the CEO and owner of National Technical Institute, a trade school offering fast-track careers in HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Featuring the only real-life, hands-on HVAC Installation training facility in the state of Nevada, the school’s advanced labs consist of the most modern and relevant HVAC mechanical, commercial refrigeration and electrical training equipment in the industry. https://www.ntitraining.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-04-2518 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Purchasing Manager with Jack CunninghamJack Cunningham is a Senior Purchasing Manager at Henkel With 7 years' of experience in Sourcing and Purchasing within large corporate Supply Chains. His roles within Sourcing have taken him to 3 different continents and have opened his eyes to how consumer goods are made and how large complex supply chains operate.https://nickelanddimedecade.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-04-1815 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Survival Expert with Hugh SimpsonHugh Simpson is a former investigative reporter with 22 years of experience as a Preparedness and Survival consultant. He has authored seven books in the niche! Enjoy!https://valentine.international/Amazon BooksContact: hughsimpson@gmx.com | Subject: Kojo TVhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-04-1122 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a CFO with Chermaine HuChermaine serves as Co-founder and CFO of global fintech, Episode Six. Prior to co-founding Episode Six in 2015, Chermaine graduated from the university of cambridge and achieved over two decadesof experience in fintech and financial services, including 14 years as an M&A banker at Morgan Stanley in both London and New York.https://episodesix.com/en/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...2021-04-0418 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Data Analyst with Jeff ZeanahJeff has over 30 years of experience in analytics consulting and teaching while simultaneously having a passion for all things related to cooking. Leading him to found and create Zous Chef. His consulting work involved nutrition, electric transformers, fraud detection, marketing, and even stars.https://www.zouschef.com/Social: @Zous_Chefhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-03-2822 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became an Actuary with Karthik BalajiHe's been with Aon for more than 10 years, and now helps work with the apprentices and also is deeply involved with other Aon initiatives.https://www.aon.com/careers/us/index.htmlhttps://www.beanactuary.org/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show...2021-03-2118 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Own a Construction Company with Parminder MewParminder Mew is the owner of Darcy Construction, a successful construction business which oversees a range of exciting projects in the UK. As a successful female leader in construction, Parminder is incredibly passionate about encouraging fellow women to join the industry.https://www.darcyconstruction.co.uk/Social: Parminder Mew LinkedInhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-03-0718 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became an Engineer with Meagan BukowskiPut your listening ears on as Meagan walks you through Engineering!https://engineeringexpectations.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-02-2115 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Rock Climber with Chelsea MurnChelsea Murn is a seasoned climber, climbing coach, and Brain Rewiring Certified business mentor, with over 12 years of experience in the sport. For years she struggled to move the needle on her own performance, but she discovered what did (and didn’t) work along the way. Chelsea offers a variety of programs to help women make massive leaps in their performance through training, nutrition, mindset, and hormone balancing.https://www.ladybetacoaching.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.co...2021-02-1420 minThe Why I NetworkWhere I'm Fromhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-02-1411 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became an Investor with Kevin LynchKevin has been discovering startups that attack huge problems and a huge part of his mentorship is aimed at helping founders find their “Why.” He's got a degree in quantitative economics, cut his investing teeth at CrunchFund (now Tuesday Capital) and is now the leading investments at MGV. Kevin and the MGV team are early investors in some of the hottest startups like Modern Health, ObserveAI, Wardrobe and many others.https://www.mgv.vc/Contact: kevin@mgv.vchttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupp...2021-02-0718 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Zoologist with Jessica HarveyJessica is the project manager for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. Her love of the environment fueled her passion to pursue a career in conservation and holds a degree in Zoology from the University of Edinburgh. An accomplished angler, Ms.Harvey is also an IGFA Jr. World Record Holder and part of the Guy Harvey expedition team that travels the world to study and document sea life and wildlife.https://guyharvey.com/pages/ocean-foundationSocial: @travellingjessharveyhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the...2021-01-3129 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Software Developer with Kris YoungerA veteran in computer science with more than 30 years of experience leading successful startups, Kris Younger is the Director of Education at Zip Code Wilmington. Kris’s technical expertise is centered around networked computing of all kinds, which aids him in structuring curriculum around Java, TypeScript and JavaScript coding languages.https://www.zipcodewilmington.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a...2021-01-2426 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a New Man with Tripp LanierTripp Lanier coaches men to get out of the rat race, become an authority in their field, and make a great living doing meaningful work they love. From small business owners, to startup founders, to Navy SEALs — Tripp has coached anyone and everyone who refuses to settle, play it safe, or follow the herd. As host of The New Man Podcast, he's racked up millions of downloads conducting interviews with extraordinary thinkers in business, personal growth, and spirituality. https://www.tripplanier.com/https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/So...2021-01-1726 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Financial Trainer with Liza StreiffLiza is the CEO of Knopman Marks Financial Training. She started at Knopman Marks fresh out of school, and now is a female CEO in a male-dominated field. Knopman Marks works with students to prepare them for their FINRA exams, such as the Series 7, and adopts a holistic approach, helping candidates succeed in their careers and prioritize wellness. Aside from Knopman Marks, she does some speaking, primarily focused on young female empowerment.https://knopman.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your p...2021-01-1021 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Product Designer with Sam AquillanoSam is the founder of the Design Museum Everywhere and is the founder of one of the top 50 design podcasts - Design is Everywherehttps://designmuseumfoundation.org/Social: @designmuseumeverywhereContact: info@designmuseumfoundation.orghttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2021-01-0315 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Motivational Speaker with Keith L Brown (Uncut)A dope 101 over the phone with my man Keith! My audio quality is very sketchy but we're giving you that raw and uncut. Put your listening ears on for this one!http://keithlbrown.com/Social: @keithlbrown_Contact: info@keithlbrown.comhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-12-2735 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became an Accountant with Tatiana TsoirAs an author, podcaster, and business owner, Tatiana Tsoir is much more than an accountant. She’s a numbers expert with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners become the boss of their bottom line. Tatiana is now committed to sharing her expertise with a broader audience to empower those overwhelmed and confused with running a business so they can make money doing what they love.https://www.tatianatsoir.com/https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: ht...2020-12-2024 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Co-Creator with Sonia MolodeckySonia is a Canadian-Ukrainian lawyer who’s spent more than 15 years working in human rights, international law, and community empowerment. Seven years ago, Sonia left a comfortable position at one of Canada’s top law firms as a finance lawyer to co-found the Global Indigenous Development Trust.http://soniamolodecky.com/http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-12-1323 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Financial Therapist with Lindsay Bryan PodvinLindsay is a financial therapist, speaker, and nominated author. She's been a therapist for the past 10 years and uses shame-free financial therapy to help people get their minds and money in balance. She also expanded her services to help therapists with their money mindset, niching, and authentic marketing.https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/Social: @mindmoneybalancehttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-12-0623 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Physical Therapist with Teoma LoebTeoma is the (Wo)MAN! Physical Therapy and Life 101. Pay attention!http://www.bodysoulpt.com/Social: @bodysoulpthttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-11-2919 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Neuroradiologist with Rob WolfRob became interested in science and math in the 8th grade. Both of his parents were in the medical field and with their love and support, Rob became a neuroradiologist. Enjoy!Book: https://mybook.to/I3hEA5http://robertjwolfmd.com/Social: @RobertJWolfMDhttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-11-2227 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a CEO with Cheri Williams FranklinCheri is the Founder & CEO of Life Snapshot, a digital estate planning service that has created a roadmap to help families as they navigate end-of-life planning and eliminate the concern of finding physical documents after a loved one has departed. Enjoy!https://www.lifesnapshot.com/Social: @cheriwilliamsfranklinhttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-11-1513 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Write Memoirs with Clémence ScoutenFive years ago Clemence started her own business helping people write their memoirs and publish books about their family history. Enjoy!https://www.memoirsandmore.com/http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-11-0821 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Props Master with Anna CattonAnna is a props master for theatre production with more than 20 years of international experience, both professional and educational, as well as some tv, movies, concerts and museum exhibits. Enjoy! https://resetyourset.com/http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-11-0115 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Confident Introvert with Stephanie ThomaStephanie Thoma is a networking strategy coach, event host, and founder of Confident Introvert. She has facilitated over 1,000 events and established a fulfilling career helping people generate meaningful connections at online and in-person events. Her mission is to help introverts feel confident and establish relationships that catapult them forward in their career. Her debut book, Confident Introvert, has been ranked on Amazon.com as a #1 New Release in Personal Success in Business, and #1 Best Seller in Career Guides. Enjoy! https://www.stephaniethoma.com/https://www.stephaniethoma.com/freebieSocial: @StephanieThomaBook2020-10-2519 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Beautician with Nicki CarreaNicki is the founder of Genuine Glow, a skin care and wellness company based in NYC. Before she started her company she was an executive for a fortune 500 company for 10 years. Enjoy!https://agenuineglow.com/Social: @agenuineglowhttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-10-1822 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Pet Business Consultant with Susan BriggsSusan is a certified professional animal care operator, author, speaker, and pet care business expert. As a co-founder of The Dog Gurus she has over 18 years of experience in the pet industry! Love you guys, Stay Safe!https://thedoggurus.com/http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-10-1111 minThe Why I NetworkWhy I Became a Rapper with MeechSpecial Episode! Me and Meech go way way way back. Go listen to his new music now!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCodHLKLXs5B1DlLpFNkrUUwSocial: @demetrefbkhttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyiNetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork2020-10-0432 min