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Spotlight Sioux Falls
Infrared Thermography: A Safer, Radiation-Free Breast Screening Option
Discover a safer, radiation-free way to detect health issues early with Melissa Tripp of InfraMed Thermography in Sioux Falls. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, Melissa shares how infrared thermography is transforming breast health screenings and preventive care. From detecting inflammation and circulation issues to identifying early warning signs of disease, thermography is non-invasive, painless, and ideal for women seeking alternatives to mammograms. Learn Melissa’s journey from X-ray tech to entrepreneur, and why more people are choosing thermography for peace of mind and proactive health. 👩⚕️ Learn more about Melissa & InfraMed Thermography: Melissa on LinkedIn...
2025-08-15
26 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Why Families Are Flocking Back to Small-Town South Dakota
What if the key to saving small towns isn’t more people — but the right people? Meet Jessica Meyers, founder of Porchlight, a South Dakota-based startup reshaping the future of rural America. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, Jessica explains how her company recruits high-skill professionals to rural jobs — from paramedics to chemists — while helping towns prepare through housing studies, strategic plans, and community support. 🎯 What you'll hear: The real reason families want to move back to small towns How Porchlight filled a $1M+ salary gap across SD Stories fro...
2025-07-24
34 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
She Transforms Chaos Into Calm: A New Dawn in Home Organization
What if your clutter could finally be cleared — not just your stuff, but your stress too? In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with DJ Blomgren of A New Dawn Solutions, a one-of-a-kind home organizer who helps people tackle transitions big and small. From organizing chaotic closets to clearing decades of heirlooms, DJ brings compassion, vision, and an eye for transformation into every space she enters. 💡 Learn how she helps: Families downsize with dignity Seniors move without the overwhelm Vacationers come home to peace, not chaos
2025-07-19
37 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
From Corporate America to Cosmetic Tattooing: Rachel’s Bold Leap
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Rachel Lemons, founder of Victory Ink, to explore the unexpected journey from corporate executive assistant to licensed cosmetic tattoo artist, trainer, and business owner. Rachel shares how losing her mother and finding faith pushed her to create a business that helps women feel beautiful, seen, and empowered — whether it’s reconstructing brows after chemotherapy or providing trauma-informed permanent makeup. We talk about: The difference between microblading, nano-blading, and modern brow techniques How her 25 years in corporate America shaped her business succ...
2025-07-16
27 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Real Talk About Interest Rates, Mortgages & What Buyers Should Do Now
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Kaleigh Reid, mortgage lender at Security National Bank, to talk real estate, interest rates, and how she helps homebuyers navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives — without the fluff. Kaleigh shares her unexpected journey from beauty school to banking, and how her relationship-first approach has earned the trust of buyers and agents across Sioux Falls. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or refinancing your third property, Kaleigh breaks down what actually matters — from credit scores and down payments to how to think about interest rates in 2...
2025-07-14
23 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
What's the SECRET to Printing Thousands of Shirts in Just One Day?
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we hit the road to Tea, SD, to meet Roxie Kelly, the creative force behind Yours on the Spot — a high-volume, zero-minimum print shop bringing custom merch to events and businesses across the region. From mobile pop-up print shops at youth tournaments to in-store customization for pets, hats, hoodies, and even custom shoes, Roxie’s team is rethinking how merch is made and worn. With no minimum orders, on-the-spot printing, and even QR-code wearable marketing, Yours on the Spot is what happens when community and creativity collide. Learn how...
2025-07-10
24 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
What Happens Inside a Modern IV Therapy Clinic?
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Jenny Haiar, a registered nurse and founder of IV & Co, a modern wellness spa using IV therapy to help clients feel their best — fast. Jenny shares how 20 years in nursing and a vision for proactive, affordable care led her to build a clinic that feels more like a luxury spa than a hospital. We discuss how IV therapy works, who it helps (hint: not just hangovers), and why Jenny’s team of experienced ER nurses are raising the bar for wellness in South Dakota. Plus...
2025-07-08
31 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
How to Build a Remote Workforce: Insights from Solvo Global
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with John Parks, a Sioux Falls-based leader at Solvo Global, a company helping U.S. businesses solve staffing shortages through highly skilled global teammates. John walks us through how Solvo operates in 20 countries and has placed over 35,000 remote employees in roles ranging from virtual assistants and schedulers to accounting, healthcare support, design, and sales. He shares how companies can delegate and elevate, why retention matters, and how to tell if a role can be filled remotely. We also dig into cost savings (60% on average), Solvo’s...
2025-07-07
33 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Watch How Robots Learn From Master Painters!
Step inside one of the most advanced—and human-centered—manufacturing facilities in America. We toured DeGeest Corporation, a third-generation family business in Tea, South Dakota, that’s redefining what Made in America really looks like. They’re the only U.S. dealer of Lesta robots They’ve built a full production research facility They’ve installed a cutting-edge automation track system for robotic painting And most importantly? They’ve created a culture where master welders and robots work side by side. Written on the walls at DeGeest: “Rising tides lift all b...
2025-06-30
38 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
The Man Behind Sioux Falls’ Most Loved Donut Shop
Fresh-roasted coffee. Farm-grown wheat buns. Drone donut drops. Welcome to Flyboy Donuts—where nostalgia meets next-level innovation. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we meet Ben Duenwald, the visionary founder of Flyboy Donuts. A former food scientist turned entrepreneur, Ben has grown a small donut shop in Tea, SD into a multi-location brand serving 10,000+ donuts a day—with a flight simulator and race simulator right inside the shop. 🚀 What you’ll discover: How Flyboy grew to 5+ locations and mobile trucks Why they roast their own coffee in-house ☕️ How Ben uses wheat from hi...
2025-06-30
28 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Inside A $2.8M Sioux Falls Home With Realtor Spencer Mannes
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we take a walk-through with Spencer Mannes, a local real estate agent, entrepreneur, and one of the go-to names in the Sioux Falls luxury home scene. Spencer gives us a private tour of one of his favorite projects on the east side of town — a stunning spec home complete with 12-foot ceilings, multiple laundry rooms, a pool-ready backyard, and the potential for a golf simulator or home theater in the basement. He talks design, function, market trends, and why homes like this represent more than square footage — they repr...
2025-06-30
08 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Robots & Master Welders: How DeGeest Corporation is Redefining American Manufacturing
Step inside one of the most advanced—and human-centered—manufacturing facilities in America. We toured DeGeest Corporation, a third-generation family business in Tea, South Dakota, that’s redefining what Made in America really looks like. They’re the only U.S. dealer of Lesta robots They’ve built a full production research facility They’ve installed a cutting-edge automation track system for robotic painting And most importantly? They’ve created a culture where master welders and robots work side by side. Written on the walls at DeGeest: “Rising tides lift all b...
2025-06-27
38 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Inside A $2.8M Sioux Falls Home With Realtor Spencer Mannes
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we take a walk-through with Spencer Mannes, a local real estate agent, entrepreneur, and one of the go-to names in the Sioux Falls luxury home scene. Spencer gives us a private tour of one of his favorite projects on the east side of town — a stunning spec home complete with 12-foot ceilings, multiple laundry rooms, a pool-ready backyard, and the potential for a golf simulator or home theater in the basement. He talks design, function, market trends, and why homes like this represent more than square footage — they repr...
2025-06-24
08 min
The A/B Test Podcast
The Truth About Growing on YouTube and Social Media in 2025
In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast with Steve and Melissa, we dive deep into the social platforms we've been testing relentlessly—Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. From why intent data is flawed to what’s actually driving results on Meta, we break down strategies, surprises, and lessons from the front lines of digital marketing. Whether you’re building a brand, running ads, or trying to get seen, this is a must-listen for anyone navigating social in 2025. Topics covered: Why Facebook still matters (especially locally) Instagram’s tricky ad landscape and what’s w...
2025-06-20
18 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
From Idea To Impact: Building Spotlight Sioux Falls
In this special episode, Spotlight Sioux Falls hosts Steve Schmidt and Melissa Goodwin sit down to reflect on what’s been built so far — and where it’s all headed. They talk about what surprised them most behind the scenes, how the podcast is growing faster than traditional media in the region, and why small businesses are embracing content as their most powerful marketing tool. Plus, they break down how Spotlight Sioux Falls is powered by Magnetic, their original company, and how the two work together to help local businesses grow, build visibility, and reach new au...
2025-06-20
22 min
Till Death Do Us Part Podcast
Just Melissa: With Special Guest Daniel- Update on the case of Aaron and Victoria Goodwin
Melissa gives Daniel an update on this shocking case. Listen as Melissa takes Daniel inside the emotional courtroom showdown where Aaron confronts the woman who plotted his murder face-to-face. Hear powerful statements from both sides and the final sentence. Get the full case: Episode 140- Aaron and Victoria Goodwin
2025-06-20
13 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
MB Wellness: How Functional Fitness Helps Sioux Falls Move Pain-Free
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we meet William Sturgeon, founder of MB Wellness, a space that goes way beyond the gym. William is part coach, part educator, and part functional movement expert — and his mission is to help people move better, live with less pain, and build strength that actually translates to life. From shoulder pain and Golgi tendons to breathing hacks and steel maces, William breaks down what fitness can look like when it starts with how you feel, not how you look. This episode covers William’s personal journey, the philosophy behind MB Well...
2025-06-18
21 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
What Could Go Wrong? IT Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we go behind the firewalls and into the cornfields with Kevin Huber, CEO of IT Outlet, a nationally trusted tech integrator based just outside Brandon, South Dakota. From securing global enterprise systems to helping small businesses avoid major IT disasters, IT Outlet does it all — with personality, purpose, and a surprising amount of popcorn. Kevin shares his journey from employee to owner, the power of hiring for culture over credentials, and how IT Outlet is protecting businesses big and small from real-world cybersecurity threats. Plus: sweet corn fields, golf simulators, an...
2025-06-17
31 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Inside the Ballpark: Secrets from the Sioux Falls Canaries Stadium
Step into the heart of Sioux Falls baseball with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Canaries Stadium! 🧢 From the high-energy announcer booth to an inside look at the players' dugout, and a one-on-one with the stadium’s new chef reimagining ballpark eats—this episode takes you where fans don’t usually go. We met the voices, the players, and the people who bring the game to life—and trust us, it’s not just about the game. Whether you’re a lifelong Canaries fan or just love a great local story, this one’s for you. 📍 Hig...
2025-06-13
25 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
The Prosperity Blueprint: How to Build Without Debt, Burnout, or BS
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Andrea Smith, founder of The Prosperity Blueprint, veteran, and owner’s rep. Andrea shares how her journey — from military service to engineering to single motherhood — led to the creation of a system that helps business owners and real estate developers think more strategically, manage risk, and own their future. Andrea dives deep into what it means to have an ownership mindset, how to protect and enhance assets, and how to align stakeholders to win “against the game.” Whether you're facing stalled construction projects or business decisions without cl...
2025-06-11
32 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
She Doesn’t Do Ads—She Builds Growth Machines | Emily Spellerberg
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Emily Spellerberg — a powerhouse in marketing, real estate, and systems thinking. Emily shares how her background in strategic marketing at Lawrence & Schiller and Sanford Health evolved into a consulting practice that helps Sioux Falls businesses grow smarter, not harder. From transforming a real estate portfolio into a lawn care venture to streamlining operations with CRM dashboards, QuickBooks, and pricing strategies, Emily shows us what it really means to scale with intention. Whether you're a small business, a consultant, or a provider looking for structure and growth, Em...
2025-06-10
17 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Chiropractor That Treats You Like a VIP
What do Disney World and a chiropractic clinic have in common? According to Dr. Cole Snyder, it’s all about the experience. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we meet the passionate owner of Envive Chiropractic, a downtown clinic that’s redefining what care looks like through connection, customization, and hospitality. From his fifth-grade dream of becoming a chiropractor to building a clinic that feels more like a community, Cole shares his journey, values, and what really makes people heal. 💬 We cover: The importance of patient experience in healthcare Why h...
2025-06-09
21 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Harmony and Hustle: A Family That Sings (And Cleans) Together
What happens when a messy guy and a mom of four take over a cleaning business they didn’t want? They build one of Sioux Falls' most trusted companies. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Amy and Tim Hoback, owners of Kleenrite Company (spelled K-L-E-E-N-R-I-T-E), a family-run commercial cleaning company that’s been serving Sioux Falls for over 50 years. They share: How they accidentally got into the cleaning industry The highs, lows, and reality of growing a small business Why they’re more than “just the...
2025-06-06
35 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
How This Sioux Falls Doctor Is Helping Communities Get Healthier
What does public health actually mean? And why should you care? In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Dr. Sandra Melstad, the founder of SLM Consulting and a leading public health expert, to explore the connection between where you live, your access to resources, and your long-term health. 🎯 We dive into: Why your zip code can predict your health outcomes The difference between personal responsibility and systemic barriers How South Dakota can improve its chronic disease prevention efforts The importance of data, access, and...
2025-06-04
27 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Why Families Are Moving to Sioux Falls | The Midwest’s Best-Kept Secret
Welcome to the premiere episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, where we sit down with the people shaping our city! This week, we’re joined by Jenny Downey, a longtime local and passionate realtor with Hegg. From Brandon roots to becoming a top agent in Sioux Falls, Jenny shares what buyers need to know—from navigating school districts and discovering hidden neighborhoods to unexpected tree care costs (yes, ash trees!) and off-market deals. We talk: First-time buyer tips Sioux Falls east side vs. west side Neighborhood hot spots and historic homes How to p...
2025-06-02
20 min
The A/B Test Podcast
How to Know When to Pivot in Business
We were stuck. No ideas, no growth, and no clue what to do next. In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, Melissa and Steve open up about a real-life pivot that reshaped their business. From a season of frustration and creative burnout, they launched something unexpected: a hyper-local, story-driven content platform. And it worked. 🎙 You’ll hear: How to recognize when it’s time to pivot Why most businesses fail to find product-market fit The surprising truth about creativity under pressure How content + community created new demand What it...
2025-05-23
36 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Is Your Business Innovative or Just Boring?
In this episode of The A/B Test, Melissa and Steve break down what real innovation looks like inside companies today—from small tweaks to major shifts. They explore how businesses can innovate across sales, marketing, and content—especially when the market is pulling back and budgets are tight. 🎯 You’ll learn: The difference between disruptive vs. incremental innovation How to innovate your go-to-market motion in 2024 Why “doing more with less” creates opportunity How to know when to kill an idea (and when to double down) Why resistance is a sign you’re actually onto something Plus: how AI is chang...
2025-05-02
38 min
The A/B Test Podcast
How to Write DMs That Don’t Land in Spam
Are your LinkedIn DMs helping your pipeline or getting you ghosted? In this episode of The A/B Test, Melissa and Steve break down everything you need to know about LinkedIn DMs in 2024 — from what not to do (spoiler: stop saying “Hope you’re doing well”) to how to write messages that get replies and results. 🎙️ They cover: The three DM streams that drive the most engagement How to use LinkedIn Live and events to create demand The 75-word DM rule that changed their business How to personalize o...
2025-04-16
44 min
Till Death Do Us Part Podcast
Aaron and Victoria Goodwin with Grant Amato
Case begins at 12:00 Many people asked so I delivered. Wow is this case crazy! And only about to get crazier. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the ends and outs of this recent murder for hire plot. Starring the sidekick to the one and only Zak Baggins, Aaron Goodwin from the paranormal reality show called Ghost Adventures. Plus, a convicted murderer serving 3 life sentences in a Florida State prison. If you enjoyed this episode and our show, please consider scrolling down further and giving us a 5-star rating. Much appreciated. Your rating...
2025-04-15
1h 06
The A/B Test Podcast
Early-Stage Startup Advice You Don’t Hear Enough
In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, Ben and John share the gritty details of how they scaled their business to over $100K/month in revenue — without spending a cent on paid advertising. They reveal: The exact strategies that worked for organic growth Why email and content were game-changers The cost of over-automating too early Lessons learned from growing lean and smart If you're trying to grow a business without relying on big ad budgets, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights. Tune in now to...
2025-04-08
35 min
The A/B Test Podcast
The Best LinkedIn Content Strategy for 2025
Tired of posting on LinkedIn and getting no engagement? In this episode of The A/B Test, we break down the art of writing LinkedIn posts that actually get read and drive engagement. From crafting compelling hooks to leveraging AI wisely, we share everything you need to create impactful LinkedIn content. 🎧 Tune in to hear: ✔️ The biggest mistakes people make when posting on LinkedIn ✔️ How to write a LinkedIn post that gets engagement ✔️ The role of AI in content creation (and when to avoid it) ✔️ The importance of engagement beyond just posting 🚀 W...
2025-03-25
25 min
The A/B Test Podcast
The Hard Truth About Running a Business Together
Thinking about going into business with your spouse? In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, Melissa and Steve share the raw truth about running a business together. From financial struggles and personal challenges to learning how to balance work and life, they unpack everything they’ve learned along the way. 🎧 Tune in to hear: ✔️ The real struggles of working with your partner ✔️ How they went from divorce to business partners ✔️ Why trust, communication, and therapy were game-changers ✔️ The biggest mistakes to avoid when working with a spouse 🚀 If you’ve ever considered...
2025-03-11
43 min
The A/B Test Podcast
The Evolution of B2B Content & Lead Gen in 2025
What does it take to build a thriving B2B growth agency? In episode 12 of The A/B Test Podcast, Melissa Goodwin and Steve Schmidt share lessons learned from two years of running Magnetic. From the evolution of content-led selling to the role of automation and direct outreach, they reveal what’s working now in B2B sales, marketing, and lead generation. 🎧 Tune in to hear: ✔️ The biggest shifts in B2B marketing over the last two years ✔️ What founders and sales leaders must focus on in 2024 ✔️ How to balance organic content, automation, and o...
2025-02-25
47 min
The A/B Test Podcast
B2B Lead Generation: How to Make an Offer That Converts
Struggling to get leads or close deals? Your offer might be the problem. In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, we unpack the psychology behind great offers, why some fail, and the key changes you need to make to craft an offer that sells itself. 🎧 Tune in to learn: ✔️ What makes an offer irresistible ✔️ Common offer mistakes (and how to avoid them) ✔️ Real-world examples of great (and bad) offers ✔️ How to test and refine your offer for better results 🚀 Get ready to transform your sales strategy! #SalesStrategy #B2BSales #LeadGenerati...
2025-02-11
48 min
The A/B Test Podcast
How to Make $1M on LinkedIn: DMs, Lives, and More
Can you really make $1M on LinkedIn? In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, Melissa Goodwin and Steve Schmidt break down the exact strategies to turn LinkedIn into a revenue powerhouse. Learn how to: Optimize your profile for success. Use DMs and LinkedIn Live to build meaningful connections. Leverage tools like Sales Navigator and automation to scale your efforts. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get real results. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to master LinkedIn and unlock its full potential! 💼✨
2025-01-28
32 min
The A/B Test Podcast
How to Turn $250K Into $1M+: The Exact Revenue Blueprint
What would you do with $250K to generate $1M in revenue? In this episode, we break down a practical and scalable strategy to build a $5M pipeline using a $20K monthly budget. From outbound email and LinkedIn ads to podcasting and ABM, we share actionable insights and tips to maximize ROI and hit your revenue goals. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to create a winning revenue strategy for 2024 and beyond! 💡📈
2025-01-14
23 min
The A/B Test Podcast
2025 Predictions: B2B Sales, Marketing, and All Things AI
Get ready for 2025! In this episode, we explore the major trends shaping sales and marketing in the coming year. From AI’s growing influence to the rise of corporate influencers and the evolving role of personalization, we’re covering what businesses need to know to stay ahead. Plus, insights on TikTok as a tool for engagement and how mindset plays a crucial role in navigating the changes. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to adapt and thrive in 2025!
2024-12-31
56 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Holiday Sweaters and Business Pivots: Knowing When to Make a Change
Steve and Melissa are feeling festive—and reflective—in this holiday-themed episode. Donning their best Christmas outfits, they chat about the joys and stresses of the holiday season and how it mirrors the tough decisions we face in business and life. The centerpiece of their conversation? Pivots. They discuss legendary companies that made game-changing pivots (think Netflix, Instagram, and Starbucks) and break down how to recognize when it’s time for a shift in your own business or career. With practical strategies and A/B testing methods, they help you take the guesswork out of your ne...
2024-12-23
54 min
The A/B Test Podcast
When a Horse Takes a Bite Out of Your Ride—and AI Takes a Bite Out of Business as Usual
In this episode, Steve and Melissa take you on a wild ride—literally. Fresh off their Thanksgiving trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, they recount their visit to a horse ranch where a horse got a little too curious and left a permanent mark on their car. But the real bite of this episode? AI. From business applications to personal hacks, they dive into how they’re leveraging AI tools today and their thoughts on its future impact. Is it a game-changer, a helper, or a potential risk? Steve and Melissa share their predic...
2024-12-23
46 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Mastering LinkedIn: How to Sell, Market, and Grow in 2025
In Episode 5 of The A/B Test Podcast, we break down everything LinkedIn: the history, the evolution, and how to make it work for you in 2024. Here’s what you’ll learn: The surprising number of active LinkedIn users and why it matters. The history and evolution of the platform—from networking tool to marketing machine. How to use LinkedIn for selling, marketing, and building your brand. What’s working with AI, video content, and algorithmic changes (and what isn’t). Best practices for staying ahead of the curve on the platform. If LinkedIn feels like a mystery or yo...
2024-12-17
43 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Podcasting in 2025: Real Trends or Late to the Game?
In Episode 4 of The A/B Test Podcast, Melissa challenges Steve with “Real or Fake: Marketing Trends Edition.” From explosive growth to massive ad spend predictions, we’re sorting fact from fiction in the podcasting world. Here’s what we cover: The jaw-dropping projection that podcast ad spend will hit $2.5 trillion by 2026—real or hype? The average age of podcast listeners (spoiler: it’s 34). Why 2024 was dubbed 'The Podcast Election' and its impact on creators. Why it’s NOT too late to jump into podcasting—and how marketers can still capitalize on the trend. Podcasting isn’t just alive—it’s th...
2024-12-17
34 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Email Platforms, Outbound Challenges, and Steve’s Post-Surgery Response Rates
In Episode 3 of The A/B Test Podcast, we’re tackling email platforms and outbound strategies—with a side of post-surgery shenanigans. Fresh off hernia surgery, Steve wasted no time diving into response rates and deliverability tests (because who needs recovery, right?). We also chat about the state of cold outbound today: Why it’s hard, why it still works, and what tweaks can make a difference. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The results of testing multiple email platforms for deliverability and response rates. How to make cold outbound work in a crowded market. Fun A/B te...
2024-12-17
39 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Cold Calling in 2025: Is It Still Worth It?
In Episode 2 of The A/B Test Podcast, we’re dialing in on the world of cold calling—and things get a little ridiculous. Melissa and Steve explore the evolution of cold calls and whether all the data available today has made them less “cold.” They even test an auto-dialer platform live, with Steve hilariously put on the spot for some role-playing cold calls you won’t want to miss. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How cold calling has evolved (and if it’s still effective in 2024). The role of data in making calls more personal...
2024-12-17
41 min
The A/B Test Podcast
Email Subject Lines That Sell: Why Testing Matters
In Episode 1 of The A/B Test Podcast, we’re putting email subject lines to the test! We sent over 3,000 emails across three platforms, using two subject lines to find out which one would dominate the inbox. But it’s not just about email—it’s about the bigger picture of testing in sales and marketing. We’ll show you why even a 1-2% improvement in open rates can lead to major revenue gains over time. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The results of our A/B test and what they mean for your emails. Why A...
2024-12-17
34 min
Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast
Episode 131 - Melissa Goodwin from Girl Gotta Hike
Welcome to episode 131! Tonight, Tad and I chat with Melissa Goodwin from Girl Gotta Hike! Melissa is a certified guide and specializes in encouraging women of all ages to get away from the grind and connect with the ground - online, on-air and via guided hikes and backpacking trips in and around NYC. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the s...
2024-07-12
2h 12
The Goddess & The Medicine Woman
Episode 74: Exploring Sacred Geometry, Time Perception, and Nature's Wisdom with Kara Goodwin
Welcome to The Goddess & The Medicine Woman Podcast with your hosts Melissa McHugh and Sydney Decker. In this episode, we are joined by Kara Goodwin, a meditation and spiritual transformation coach, energy healer, and beekeeper. Kara shares her journey of finding meditation after a tragic period in her life, leading to profound experiences and a strong connection with Source. She hosts The Meditation Conversation podcast, where she explores various aspects of consciousness. Join us as we delve into the realms of sacred geometry, time perception, and the wisdom of nature with Kara. Guest Introduction: Today, we are...
2024-03-04
1h 02
Brave Feminine Leadership
#135 Dr Kristy Goodwin - How to stop being ‘Always On’ & Reclaim Joy
I loved Dr Kristy Goodwin’s latest book ‘Dear Digital, We need to talk’ and lapped up our conversation with practical brain-based top tips to tame our tech habits. Habits that in recent years has seen us living in an ‘always-on’ digital culture - and we know this is contributing to burnout. Do you feel it? As one of Australia’s digital wellbeing and productivity experts, she is focused on the neurobiology of peak performance with her latest book sharing practical tips on how we can ‘tame’ our tech habits. She has worked with top organisations such as Apple, Deutsche Bank, B...
2024-01-05
24 min
On The Issues With Michele Goodwin
Combatting Military Sexual Assault: Who Guards our Coast Guard? (with Melissa McCafferty)
Report after report has shown that sexual harassment and assault are pervasive throughout the U.S. armed forces: at least 15.7 percent of military personnel and veterans reported military sexual trauma, a number that is likely smaller than the actual total due to shame and fear around reporting. What’s more, perpetrators are rarely if ever held accountable: according to a recent ProPublica investigation, more than half of the 900 soldiers who were allowed to leave the Army in the past decade rather than go to trial were accused of violent crimes.But in the face of a cu...
2024-01-02
49 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
28. Mount Everest Base Camp, Part 2
Today’s episode is Part 2 of my Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Travelogue from May of 2018. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, I highly recommend starting there so you can catch up on the journey so far, as I travel from to Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar with a group of five fellow New York City based photographers.This episode covers days 8 through 18, as we continue up and across the Sagarmatha National Forest, all the way to Base Camp, and back down, stopping in different villages and teahouses along the way. If you’ve alread...
2023-12-05
45 min
The Trail Dames Podcast
Episode #230 - Melissa Goodwin aka Click
Bio- Melissa “Click!” Goodwin, a licensed outdoor guide and photographer. She is the founder of Girl Gotta Hike, which connects women with nature, confidence, and camaraderie, both online and on-trail through blog posts, podcast interviews, and guided hiking and backpacking trips in and around New York City. She and her dad, Michael “LongTime” Goodwin, thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail together in 2011. Guest Links- Girl Gotta Hike Website - www.girlgottahike.com Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. - Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast on Apple Podcasts Girl Gotta Hike The Pod...
2023-10-24
46 min
Differently
Entrepreneurship Takes a Warrior Spirit with Melissa Goodwin
Send Carla a message!Finding success as an entrepreneur takes a warrior spirit!In today's episode, Melissa Goodwin shares 8 ways to call upon your warrior spirit to build resilience, momentum and fulfillment in your journey as an entrepreneur.Melissa owns and operates her own copywriting business, Melissa Goodwin Copy. She specializes in authentic sales copy for female entrepreneurs.Get ready to be inspired as she takes us into her entrepreneurial journey along with 8 ways YOU can step into your warrior spirit as an entrepreneur. Learn more about Me...
2023-07-20
41 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
27. Mount Everest Base Camp, Part 1
Today’s episode is a bit of a departure from the usual. I’m going to take you back in time to the beginning of Girl Gotta Hike, or actually, before the beginning. Living in New York City, it’s all too easy for me to get tied into the day-to-day hustle and while I often dream of heading out on long hikes, it’s been the rare occasion that I’ve been able to step out of the fast lane for an extended break. In the summer of 2017, I had become an officially licensed Outdoor Gui...
2023-05-11
32 min
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
The Secrets of E-Mail Marketing w/ Tai Goodwin
Send us a text A strong email list is essential to building and maintaining a successful business, but it's only worthwhile if you know the best strategies for using it! In this episode, Tai Goodwin, CEO of That Marketing Team, discusses how to maximize your business potential with email marketing. --For more information about joining the Powerful Women Rising Community:www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrcConnect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising--Episode Highlights: (01:30) Ho...
2023-04-05
22 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
26. Appalachian Trail Q&A Kick-Off
Today we’re talking all things thru-hiking on a super special Q&A episode featuring three New York City-based hikers, who are all aspiring to hike the Appalachian Trail this year! Alyssa, Micaela, and Haley have participated in many Girl Gotta Hike day hikes, snowshoe excursions, and weekend backpacking trips over the last couple of years, and it’s been a blast getting to explore the outdoors with them. Hiking the Appalachian Trail had a huge impact on my life, so I was stoked when I learned that they were all independently gearing up to take their backpacking to the...
2023-04-01
1h 48
Brave Feminine Leadership
#96 Dr Kristy Goodwin - How to stop being ‘Always On’ & Reclaim Joy
I loved Dr Kristy Goodwin’s latest book ‘Dear Digital, We need to talk’ and lapped up our conversation with practical brain-based top tips to tame our tech habits. Habits that in recent years has seen us living in an ‘always-on’ digital culture - and we know this is contributing to burnout. Do you feel it? As one of Australia’s digital wellbeing and productivity experts, she is focused on the neurobiology of peak performance with her latest book sharing practical tips on how we can ‘tame’ our tech habits. She has worked with top organisations such as Apple, Deutsche Bank, B...
2023-03-12
24 min
Work Life by Design
Designing your Digital Guardrails with Dr Kristy Goodwin
Let me know if any of these resonate for you… are you feeling overwhelmed, under the pump, stressed, completely time poor and like there aren’t enough hours in the day, which is leaving you totally exhausted and easily distracted...? Sounding familiar? Well, you are not alone. My guest today Dr Kristy Goodwin is here to tell us that thanks to our technology that has pervaded every corner of our lives, we are now living and working in ways that are completely incongruent with our neurobiology. Dr Kristy has made multiple appe...
2023-02-27
38 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
25. Cheyenne Mallo, Catskills Ceramicist
On today’s episode, I go for a hike in the Catskills, with local artist and ceramicist extraordinaire, Cheyenne Mallo. Cheyenne and her partner Zac handmake functional pottery such as mugs, bowls and dishes that feature topographic map-imagery of mountains, hiking trails and rivers out of their home studio. I’ve been a big fan of Cheyenne’s style ever since I first laid eyes on one of her mugs back in 2017. As someone who is drawn to all things hiking maps and coffee-drinking, I certainly fall right into her target market, and have been happily adding her pieces to my...
2023-02-23
1h 08
The Goodwin Social
Turn Your Vision Into A Reality with Brow Magician, Melissa Pruett
Melissa Pruett is the founder of Melt By Melissa––probably the most sought after brow magician in Scottsdale. She was an instant dream guest for me to have on the podcast. I, myself, am really becoming intentional about my own journey of self-discovery, and Melissa is one of the biggest inspirations to me as I seek this out. She is such an advocate for continuous growth, so she and I not only dive into her professional journey and how she has grown her business, but also how she herself has grown as an individual throughout her life.
2023-02-15
44 min
History Explains It All
Weird History: Isabella Goodwin: Female Sherlock Holmes
This week we are taking a trip back to the early 1900s in New York City to meet the city's first ever female detective: Isabella Goodwin. Goodwin spent nearly 30 years on the force, mostly working as a matron in the local jails, then as an undercover cop. She was so good at this that over her career it is believed that she helped to solve over 500 cases working undercover. Her most notable was the Taxicab Robberies in 1912. Join us for a look at Goodwin's career and how she helped to solve a case that made national news.
2022-09-08
45 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
24. Kelley "NoSeeUm" Blosser on the PCT
On this episode, I get a chance to catch up with my good friend and regular Podcast guest, Kelley “NoSeeUm” Blosser, at the halfway point of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail! Kelley’s been making her way north from the Mexican border toward the Canadian one for the last few months, and now by the time this episode is airing, she’s almost halfway through Washington State and nearly finished already! During our conversation she talks about what it’s like to finally be on a journey that was over two years in the making. We chat about how h...
2022-08-17
42 min
The Brain Game Changer
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival with Creative Director Ryan Goodwin
Welcome to the tenth episode of The Brain Game Changer podcast. I am your host Melissa Gough. In this week’s final episode of Season One, we had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with the Creative Director of The Focus on Ability Film Festival Ryan Goodwin. As it enters its 14th consecutive year, Nova Employment presents this festival, asking filmmakers to “Focus on the Ability” of people with a disability and tell a story on film for the world to see. In this interview, Ryan shares how the opportunity presented itself to work for Nova Employment and how...
2022-08-02
38 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
23. Melissa "Click" Goodwin, Photographer + Founder of Girl Gotta Hike
Hello and welcome to Episode 23!This episode sounds a bit different than usual, because I’m the one who’s answering questions, while guest host Alexandra Kenin is the one asking them! Alexandra is the founder of Urban Hiker SF, an urban hiking tour company in San Francisco and author of two guidebooks, Urban Trails: San Francisco, and Urban Trails: East Bay. She is super passionate about getting out and exploring cities by foot, and she also happens to be a big fan of Girl Gotta Hike! Well I’m a big fan of her...
2022-07-05
54 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
22. Alex McClain, Outdoor Apparel Designer + Long Path End-to-Ender
On this episode I go for a walk in Pine Hill with Alex McClain, a Catskills 3500 peak completionist, Long Path End-to-Ender and outdoor apparel designer. Alex’s outdoor adventures began as a child, hiking and camping with family in her home state of Indiana, but it wasn’t until she moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion design, that she began to notice how spending time in the outdoors became essential for both her mental health, and her creativity. Like many carless New Yorkers, Alex utilized regional public transit to get her out of th...
2022-05-06
49 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
21. Jasmine Guadalupe, The Hood Hikers
On today’s episode I head up to East Harlem for a chat with Jasmine Guadalupe, founder of The Hood Hikers, a hiking and outdoor adventure company based right here in NYC! The Hood Hikers creates a safe space in nature for all Black and Brown folks, regardless of gender, income bracket or any other divider. While everyone is welcome on her hikes, the Black and Brown experience is at the core, allowing participants to enjoy the outdoors on their own terms. A self-described “Bronx-bred, 80s baby of Puerto Rican descent,” Jasmine was blessed with being ab...
2022-03-24
46 min
IngenioUs
Coming of Age: The Rest of the Story with Goodwin University President Mark Scheinberg
Mark Scheinberg is undoubtedly one of New England's top educational entrepreneurs. Scheinberg, who essentially built East Hartford Connecticut-based Goodwin University from scratch, has emerged as a leading voice on adult education and workforce development in his region. He has made several big moves recently including the transition from Goodwin College to Goodwin University and his recent $32 million purchase of the University of Bridgeport. The University of Bridgeport acquisition gives Goodwin a substantial statewide footprint and opens up wide ranging opportunities for program expansion. In this episode which is the second of a two-part conversation with Scheinberg, we lear...
2022-03-08
37 min
Work Life by Design
Work, Life & Mumming – Avoiding overwhelm, burnout and not taking yourself too seriously! With Dr Kristy Goodwin, Angela Lockwood & Dr Ali Young
We've all been through a LOT the past 2 years and sometimes it can feel like it's only happening to us! We can sometimes feel like we are living in the middle of a total sh*t show, while Sally over the fence has it all together..... I'm super excited about today's episode because I have brought together three very special ladies Dr Kristy Goodwin, Angela Lockwood and Dr Alison Young in a panel-style discussion, exploring overwhelm, burnout and how we can put boundaries in place to support ourselves when we're navigating "all the things" Each of these wo...
2022-03-01
48 min
IngenioUs
Coming of Age: The Story of a Small College's Strategic Rise to Relevance and the Leader who Made it Happen with Goodwin University President Mark Scheinberg
When in 1982, 24-year-old budding entrepreneur Mark Scheinberg paid $30,000 for the little-known, for-profit business school Data Institute in Hartford, CT., little did anyone imagine how the story would play out. Over the ensuing 40 years, Scheinberg has led an extraordinary transformation. A transformation signaled by a name change—first to Goodwin College and then Goodwin University, a change in legal status—to nonprofit, and, with the recent acquisition of the University of Bridgeport, a substantial expansion of the institution’s offerings and footprint. Goodwin University has clearly come of age. In the first of a two-part episode, we get Mark’s t...
2022-02-22
39 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
20. Juliana Chauncey, Author, Podcast Host + Long-distance Backpacker
Guess what y’all? This is the 20th episode of Girl Gotta Hike the Podcast, whoop – whoop! It seems like with every new episode and every new interview, this podcast actually inspires me to want to get outside and adventure more, and I hope that it’s been doing the same for you! On this landmark episode, I go for a day hike in Denver with long-distance backpacker, author, fellow podcaster, and fellow New York State native, Juliana Chauncey, trail name, Chaunce. Many of you may recognize Juliana’s voice as the co-host of Backpacker Radio, th...
2022-02-01
1h 12
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
19. Liz Forkel, Fitness Coach + Future Thru-Hiker
Melissa recently had the absolute honor of guiding Liz Forkel on a 5-day backpacking trip. Liz is a personal trainer, fitness coach and owner of LizFit, a fitness center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Nearly seven days a week, she helps her clients find their way to a fitter and healthier lifestyle by leading them in small group classes, personal training sessions and nutrition consultations. She works side by side with them to help raise their confidence and reach their fitness goals, but like many small business owners and busy entrepreneurs, it’s rare for her to be able to ta...
2021-12-19
1h 00
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
18. Kate Rhodes, Adirondack Guide, FKT Record Holder and Ultra-Runner Extraordinaire
Melissa first met Kate Rhodes, a fellow backpacker and NYS Licensed Outdoor Guide, where she’s met so many other amazing women – out on trail! They both happened to be camping out at the same lean-to on the same night along the Northville Placid Trail in the Adirondacks when Melissa first heard word of but a few of Kate’s many amazing outdoor endeavors — but she’s so humble, it was her hiking companions who were the ones to hype her up!At the time, Kate was training for an upcoming attempt at snagging the unsupporte...
2021-11-10
1h 31
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
17. Slackpack Series - with Sprout, Woodchuck, NoSeeUm and Click!
Whoo-hoo! Episode 17 (aka the first of the Slackpack Series) is an entire episode dedicated to doling out some down and dirty of advice from four female thru-hikers, who love nothing more than discovering the joys of getting deeper into the backcountry. During an impromptu trek through Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, GGH host Melissa “Click” Goodwin, and her semi-regular podcast guests and trail besties, Emma “Sprout” Hileman, Lauren “Woodchuck” de la Vega and Kelley “NoSeeUm” Blosser, all discuss some of the finer (and funnier) points of what comes up on a long-distance backpacking trip.To keep the convers...
2021-09-07
55 min
Run Lift Mom
Why Cross Training is Important for Runners with Melissa Kendter
Full show notes: https://runliftmompod.com/why-cross-training-is-important-for-runners/ Big takeaways: 1. cross training is an investment in running performance 2. simple is best 3. something is better than nothing Connect with Melissa: https://www.melissakendter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melissa_kendter/ https://toneandsculpt.app/ Support the show: Aloette: aloette.com/runliftmom (use code RLM for 15% off anything!) Plans (1:1 personalized coming in 2022!): runliftmompod.com/product/training-plan/ Red H: https://redhnutrition.com/athlete/Ru...
2021-08-30
12 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
16. Kahmil Monk-George and Amanda Torres | Rochester Urban Ecologists
Girl Gotta Hike the Podcast has reached episode Sweet Sixteen, which is not only super exciting, but an amazing coincidence, since the featured guests happen to both be sixteen years old and reign from Melissa’s hometown of Rochester, New York!Kahmil Monk-George and Amanda Torres are both Junior Urban Ecologists with The Seneca Park Zoo Society’s Rochester Urban Ecology Program, a paid workforce development program for junior and senior high schoolers. Back in April, during their high school Spring Break, they joined Melissa for a walk and talk on a crisp Spring morning in Seneca Park...
2021-08-18
52 min
Bomb Life
Running Marathons and Raising Triplets with Suzy Goodwin | BM 75
Visit melissavogelfitness.com/course for the free email course. What's it like to run 100 miles at once? How do you train for something like that with children? In this podcast, I speak with Suzy Goodwin of Run Lift Mom about all things running and motherhood!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-12
35 min
Run Lift Mom
S3E52: Invest in Yourself with Melissa Vogel
Full show notes (including timestamps) here: runliftmompod.com/epi181/ Connect with Melissa: instagram.com/itsmelissavogel melissavogelfitness.com Support the show: runliftmompod.com/partners aloette.com/runliftmom (use code RLM for 15% off anything!) runliftmompod.com/factor runliftmompod.com/instacart runliftmompod.com/fabletics (2 for $24 bottoms, I like Motion365!) Connect with me: suzy@runliftmompod.com instagram.com/runwithsuzy runliftmompod.com/blog pinterest.com/runliftmom YouTube.com/runliftmom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runliftmom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runliftmom/support
2021-06-01
16 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
15. Melodie Mendez, Latino Outdoors NYC
Episode 15 features the insightful and engaging Melodie Mendez, outdoors advocate, public relations specialist, NYC Chapter Leader of Latino Outdoors, and all around lovely human being! Mel(odie), a Harlem-resident and NYC native, takes Mel(issa), a once suburbanite now Brooklynite, on a meandering walk all around the beautiful North Woods and Ravine in Manhattan’s Central Park. Throughout their walk, they talk about all-things diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to work toward a better future at both the individual level and in broader society. Melodie is super passionate about lifting-up and representing her Latinx comm...
2021-05-02
1h 17
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
14. Mariah Reading | Eco Artist, Interpretive Park Ranger & Cold-Water Swimmer
Episode 14 is all about the incredible and amazing Eco Artist, Mariah Reading of the great state of Maine! Back in February, Melissa headed north, where the two of them set out on not one, but two amazing adventures in one day – first an icy 5-mile walk and talk around Long Pond in Acadia National Park, over on the quiet side Mount Desert Island, and second, a minutes-long Wim Hof inspired dip in the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Yes, really!On the walk we learn all about Mariah’s experiences painting lansdcapes on found trash as artist in residence at Z...
2021-04-16
2h 09
Course Creation Boutique's podcast
Podcast Episode #30: Don’t Leave Your Best Course On the Table with Melissa Goodwin
How to Manifest More in Your Life + Course Biz I find that course creators have a pull to do and live “more” and “better”—but they don’t know exactly what that means or how to get there. And I want every course creator to achieve their best and realize their dreams—so I brought on entrepreneur, fashionista, and manifestation expert, Melissa Goodwin to help us all do just that. In this week’s episode she shares her secrets for harnessing your energy to create an online course, business, and life that reach their fullest potential.
2021-03-10
28 min
Guides Gone Wild
Take the Train and Bring Some Newbies: Melissa Goodwin, Girl Gotta Hike
I just realized that I’m on a streak of non-Mainers for a few weeks here, last week was Nancy Wind from Mass, this week I’m talking to the absolutely delightful Melissa Goodwin from NYC (Brooklyn to be exact).Melissa is a New York hiking and camping guide and the "girl" behind Girl Gotta Hike (the company), and Girl Gotta Hike, The Podcast. As her website so succinctly puts it, “Girl Gotta Hike encourages women of all ages to get away from the grind and connect with the ground online, on-air and through guided hikes and backpa...
2021-02-11
54 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
13. Talkin' Trail with Woodchuck, NoSeeUm & Click!
GGH the podcast episode 13 is here! Lucky 13, whoop whoop!And my oh my, this episode is chock full of hiking advice and all of it about thru-hiking — yaaaaay! As long time listeners may already know, host Melissa "Click"! Goodwin thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2011 and it was on that trail, where the first seeds for what would eventually become Girl Gotta Hike were planted. The connections she made and the camaraderie she felt with her fellow hikers was so joyous and so incredible — she’s grateful that it has extended well beyond that one trip. The notion of a t...
2021-01-31
3h 17
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
12. Avalou Baptiste & Claydona Dennie of TriState Hikers
In Episode 12, Melissa talks with fellow Brooklynites and hike leaders, Avalou Baptiste and Claydona Dennie, who have been nurturing a growing love of the outdoors within their Caribbean community through their group TriStateHikers. About five years ago, Ava founded TriState as a way to gather together with her fellow Vincentians, (natives of St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and others of the local Caribbean diaspora as a healthy way to escape from and bring to light to the mental health struggles that so many in her community deal with, but which often gone unspoken or become stigmatized.
2020-12-29
1h 41
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
11. Sarah "Harvest" Jones Decker, Photographer, AT Hiker & Author of "The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-Tos, and Huts
On episode 11, Melissa talks with fellow Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, photographer, writer, farmer and good friend, Sarah Jones Decker, also known as “Harvest.” Sarah’s new book, The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-tos, and Huts was published earlier this year by Rizzoli, which highlights all of the shelters on the entire Appalachian trail with beautiful photography and facts, and to which Melissa contributed over 40 images. If you’ve spent any overnight in the woods along the AT or elsewhere on the east coast, then you’ve probably come across a lean-to or two which are 3-sided structures with pitched roo...
2020-12-10
1h 20
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
10. Patty "Boom Boom" Alcivar, Climbing for a Dream
Episode 10!!! On this episode, Melissa goes for a walk in nearby Forest Park in Queens, with New York’s own Patty “Boom Boom” Alcivar, professional boxer, Emergency Medical Technician, Spanish Language interpreter, running coach and personal trainer, who is on a mission to be the first Latina from New York City to successfully summit the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, a challenge known as the “7 Summits.” Just a couple of years into this goal, and Patty has already successfully summited 3 — Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua and Mt. Elbrus!Long before Patty found peace and joy in high altitude mou...
2020-11-23
1h 28
Work Life by Design
Digital Wellbeing and The Impact on Productivity with Dr Kristy Goodwin
Does that “ping” of your email make your whole body tense? Chances are you could be experiencing “digital stress”. Dr Kristy Goodwin is a speaker, author, researcher and media commentator exploring the impacts that our digitalised lives have on our physical health, mental wellbeing and productivity. She works with organisations, both big and small, to optimise employees’ digital wellbeing and productivity as they navigate remote working arrangements. Kristy makes understanding the why of how we engage with technology and how we can counteract our dependencies with it, easy and tangible. Using scientific research, Kristy works with individu...
2020-10-19
52 min
BNI & The Power of One
BNI 309: Impact of One Interview - Melissa Goodwin
In this week's episode of the Impact of One we interview Melissa Goodwin from Infinity Plus LLC, and a member of BNI Riverside Referrals in New Hampshire
2020-10-13
20 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
09. Alexandra Kenin, Founder Urban Hiker SF
On episode 9, Melissa takes you with her to San Francisco, California where she goes for a hike inside the city with West Coast hiking guide and kindred spirit, Alexandra Kenin, founder of Urban Hiker SF, an urban hiking tour company and author of two incredible guidebooks, Urban Trails San Francisco and Urban Trails East Bay. Since 2012, Alexandra has been helping visitors and locals alike explore the stairways, hills and hiking trails of beautiful San Francisco. Melissa caught up with Alexandra at a coffee shop in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco and from there they went o...
2020-07-01
1h 22
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
08. Shinrin-yoku, A Virtual Forest Bathing Walk on The High Line in NYC
In part two of a two-part special, you’ll be transported to The High Line in NYC for a virtual walk with Brooke Mellen, a Forest Therapy guide and founder of Cultured Forest, an Art and Nature connection company here in New York City. Brooke promotes wellness in the outdoors by leading guided mindfulness walks where she introduces participants to the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, also known as Forest Bathing, a taking-in of the forest atmosphere. Forest Bathing requires that you slow down and focus in on connecting with nature, not just passing through it as a means to ge...
2020-05-05
53 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
07. Brooke Mellen, Forest Therapy Guide & Founder of Cultured Forest
In part one of a two-part special, Melissa talks with Brooke Mellen, a Forest Therapy guide and founder of Cultured Forest, an Art and Nature connection company here in New York City. Brooke promotes wellness in the outdoors by leading guided mindfulness walks where she introduces participants to the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, also known as Forest Bathing, where participants take in forest atmosphere. Forest Bathing requires that you slow down and focus in on connecting with nature, not just pass through it as a means to get to a destination. We talk about the disconnect us city-dwellers often...
2020-05-05
1h 00
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Episode #213 - Melissa Goodwin (Click)
Our main guest today is Melissa “Click!” Goodwin, a licensed outdoor guide and photographer. She is the founder of Girl Gotta Hike, which connects women with nature, confidence, and camaraderie, both online and on-trail through blog posts, podcast interviews, and guided hiking and backpacking trips in and around New York City. She and her dad, Michael “LongTime” Goodwin, thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail together in 2011. This is her story. Melissa can be found at: Girl Gotta Hike Website www.girlgottahike.com Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast...
2020-04-09
1h 21
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
06. Jenny Siegfried, Artist, Educator, Outdoor Enthusiast and National Parks Artist in Residence
On this episode, Melissa talks with Jenny Siegfried, a mixed-media artist, illustrator, Public School Art Teacher in New York City and quite possibly one of the nation’s most enthusiastic outdoor fans. When she’s not in the classroom, Jenny is often exploring the trails of the greater New York Metropolitan region, running, hiking and creating beautiful drawings and paintings right out in the elements. She talks with Melissa about art education, how she has learned to adapt her art making process for the outdoors and both the fortuitious and sometimes accidental path she took to get there. Jenny is s...
2020-04-06
59 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
05. Tamara Jacobi, Author of "Wildpreneurs" and Owner of Tailwind Jungle Lodge on the Mexican Pacific
On this episode Melissa talks with Tamara Jacobi, outdoor adventurer and author of the new book, “Wildpreneurs: A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion as a Business,” just released by Harper Collins Leadership. Nearly 15 years ago, Tamara and her parents co-founded the Tailwind Jungle Lodge, down on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Prompted partially by her guest’s seemingly endless envy of her idyllic lifestyle, Tamara set off to write about her journey and give those curious customers some real how-to knowledge and business advice in order to help push them to start following their own dreams. In the book s...
2020-02-20
52 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
04. Christi Holmes, Registered Maine Guide and Founder of Maine Women Hunters
On this episode, Melissa talks with Christi Holmes, a Registered Hunting and Fishing Guide in the great state of Maine. She’s the founder of the Maine Women Hunters Facebook Community and writer and contributor to publications such as The Maine Sportsman and Modern Huntsman Magazines. She’s also a fellow Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker, whoop-whoop!Melissa caught up with Christi at her home, outside of Portland, earlier this year, on her way back to Brooklyn after re-hiking the northernmost stretch of the AT, the 100-mile Wilderness, and summiting Mt. Katahdin with friends “Sprout” and “Harvest,” previously heard on episode 1...
2019-12-14
51 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
02. Jamie Renaud & Kim Hester, Mother & Daughter Appalachian Trail Hostel Owners in Maine
Ever stayed at a hostel and felt that sense of community and camaraderie? Mother and daughter, Jamie Renaud and Kim Hester absolutely loved their hostel experiences while they were hiking the Appalachian Trail, and now get to share that love (and their rooms) with all sorts of hikers and adventure seekers in Maine. They talk about how they got to follow their passions and some of what it takes to operate their service-based businesses to such a niche community.If you find yourselves on trail up in Maine, or you want to be, then you should definitely...
2019-11-01
34 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
03. Sarah Knapp, Founder of Mappy Hour & OutdoorFest
On this episode, Melissa talks with fellow New Yorker, Sarah Knapp, founder of OutdoorFest and Mappy Hour about how she turned her love for the outdoors into a thriving community of fellow city dweller adventure types. Living in the city and loving the outdoors is sometimes hard to reconcile, but Sarah continues to be inspired by and celebrate those in her community who are finding fun and unique ways to get outside and encourage others to do so too. Over the last 5 years, Mappy Hour has grown from one chapter in NYC to 15 across North America.While...
2019-11-01
42 min
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
01. Appalachian Trail Besties Talkin' Trail, Bears, Nutrition (or lack thereof) & Friendship
Advice about thru-hiking from three female trail-besties + one supportive male friend.Welcome to the brand spankin’ new Girl Gotta Hike Podcast! I’ve been wanting to try out this format for a while & finally got the chance to with the help of a few of my near and dear trail-besties! We recently gathered together for a hiking and photography project in Vermont and what better time to break out the mic and talk some trail than after a much longer and snowier Spring hiking day than expected?! The Appalachian Trail is what brought us all together, so natur...
2019-11-01
34 min
YouTube Creators Hub
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
2019-06-05
34 min
YouTube Creators Hub
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
2019-06-05
34 min
YouTube Creators Hub
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
2019-06-05
34 min
YouTube Creators Hub
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin
170: Don't Start YouTube For The Money With Melissa Goodwin In this week’s episode, I chat with Melissa Goodwin from the Melissa Goodwin YouTube channel. We talk about her fast growth on YouTube, her reasons for starting her channel, and different things that she implemented to grow her channel so quick. About Melissa Melissa Goodwin empowers women of all demographics to feel good in their skin, look good in their clothes, and do good in every area of their life. Named Youtube’s “super shopper”, she regularly films and produces content on *how to shop hi...
2019-06-05
34 min
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Melissa Goodwin Shepherd “Be Still”
Melissa Goodwin Shepherd is a stop motion animator (on such projects as Robot Chicken) She’s a voice over artist (see again Robot Chicken but also films like Zootopia). And only then do we get to the reason I became aware of her…the music. Melissa Goodwin Shepherd “Be Still” Sirens Website: Official Facebook: NONE Twitter: @QAlohaMinty Alternate Track Link SOUNDCLOUD Selected from Listening Post 16.32 I love artists that have their hands in multiple mediums. With so many creative outlets, the creative mind can sort of cross-pollinate to some extent. The mix of puppeteering and music certainly makes me think of...
2016-09-16
09 min