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The Inner Circle On AirYou Are The Brand - Mike Kim | Ep. 31Mike Kim joins us in the studio this week! Known for his belief that marketing isn’t about closing a sale but opening a relationship, Mike has become a sought-after speaker, online educator, and brand strategist. He’s also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book You Are the Brand. Nowadays you’ll find Mike looking for the next great place to scuba dive — all while coaching, serving clients, and recording his top-ranked podcast, You Are the Brand.Mike Kim’s links:WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeSee more of Mike:InstagramWebsite 2025-02-031h 01

Blended Family BreakthroughSimple Step: Highlight the Positives - Mike's StoryResourcesEpisode 195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child - Facing the Challenges of Parental Alienation Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how...2024-10-0806 min

Blended Family Breakthrough195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child — Facing the Challenges of Parental AlienationDo you ever stop to think about what it will be like 15 years from now? What will your relationship with each of your children be like?Maybe you've got a HARD kid (Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant) who's putting up walls and seems to have turned against you - and it feels like this painful season will never end. The tension in your relationship with your child has robbed you of the connection you really want — and you aren't sure how to respond.That's exactly what we were experiencing 16 years ago, but you know what……it...2024-10-0136 min

Blended Family Breakthrough182. How to Lead Your Blended Family with Intentionality and Courage [with Mike Haney]I (Mike) take leadership very seriously. One of my desires, even in our current empty nest years is to be the kind of family leader that my children and stepchild want to connect with and listen to.But often I feel overwhelmed or frustrated as I lead my blended family. All the complexities can lead to confusion that robs me of the confidence and connection I'm trying to build.Guys — have you ever felt that way?You certainly aren't alone. And you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. I...2024-04-091h 04

Blended Family Breakthrough181. Discover Insider Tips, Strategies, and Attitudes from One Dedicated Stepdad [with Special Guest Mike Haney]Stepdads need courage! Navigating all the complexities, confusion, and common frustrations is not for the faint-hearted.But it's not just courage stepdad's need, they also need community. Sure, lots of guys operate as if they can fix the challenges, untangle the complexities, and "be the hero" on their own — but most experience relief and reassurance when they discover they're not alone! Our special guest, Mike Haney is on a mission to encourage stepdads and share what he's learned through almost 23 years of blending!In this episode, I (Kim) will be interviewing two s...2024-03-261h 14

Veteran Et CeteraWho are we supposed to be? The Many Faces of a Veteran DadSend us a Text Message. This is a podcast of Veteran Et Cetera Live that aired on Father's Day. In this episode Mike talks about the many different faces of the veteran dad. The combined role as a father and veteran, who has served especially during wartime, there is a compounded struggle to battle the darkness that often lingers from war and filling the role of being a good father. Join Mike as he looks at veteran dads in history, literature and television and how they compare to other veteran fa...2023-07-0237 min

Veteran Et CeteraConversations about Veteran Readjustment with Suzi Landolphi, LMFTThis is a crossover discussion from the Be Crazy Well Podcast. Mike and Suzi Landolphi, Host of Be Crazy Well Podcast are discussing Veteran Readjustment and pushing back on the Medical Model; Being curious and asking questions on what is actually working for our Veteran Community. Mike and Suzi are constantly collaborating and connecting to give voice and experience from different perspectives and treatments. The difference and solidarity in readjustment needs to fully look at before, during and after military service for a person to be seen as a whole individual. Follow...2023-06-251h 25

Veteran Et CeteraThe Significance of Talk TherapyThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera engages the significance of talk therapy for veterans. A profound article by Benjamin Fong from the NY Times "Freud's Radical Taking" helps me locate Freud's talking cure for veterans. https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/freuds-radical-talking/#more-123827 Go on a journey in this audio assay. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteran Search for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "Mike Kim Veteran" Email Mike at ag...2023-06-1822 min

Veteran Et CeteraOne Dimensional VeteranVeteran Et Cetera features on this episode "One Dimensional Veteran" audio essay. The way of the Veteran is not easy. Are we programmed to be just one way as we readjust to society? Or do we get wrapped up with the commodity of our Veteran media presence? This essay engages three pieces influential in mass culture: the book The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1955) by Sloan Wilson , the academic cultural studies piece One Dimensional Man by Herbert Marcuse (1964), and the Academy Award winning movie The Hurt Locker (2008). Where can we find the Veteran in these three pieces? On...2023-06-1117 min

Veteran Et CeteraEP: 53 Edie Argueta: The Marine Who Transcended Immigration MythsSend us a Text Message.On this episode of VOC, we are joined by Edie Argueta. He was a survivor of the historic battle of Fallujah in Iraq. His story is profound on so many levels. He has been active in supporting veterans and still does great work in the Veteran community. He was just honored by the Queen City Council for his work with veterans. Edie is a father, husband, and Marine. He shipped out to basic training a month after his high school graduation (on his birthday). He deployed twice in support of O...2023-06-0941 min

You Are The Brand380: AI - The Great Replacement or a New Opportunity? YOU DECIDEView this episode on YouTube » I understand the fear and anxiety (and in many cases anger, especially if you’re a creative) regarding AI. But I also encourage you to see the opportunities present for us, and to not wait too long to embrace these tools before you get left behind. My hope is that this episode will encourage you to view AI not as a threat but as a new avenue for growth and opportunity. Some highlights: What's the 'Great Replacement' and how does it differ from the 'Great Resignation' we observed post-Covid? How are AI...2023-06-0620 min

Veteran Et CeteraChat with Robert "Buddy" Hackett: War and Music / Giving Back to VeteransOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, we explore the many lives of Robert “Buddy” Hackett. He lives the Good Life as Plato spoke about in Phaedrus (375 BC). Here's a view of Buddy's life. Buddy is a native of Massachusetts. He graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School and was in the distinguished military corps of cadets at Norwich University. He was in the class of 1990 but was deployed to the Middle East, as an 0311 Marine Rifleman, during the Persian Gulf War of the early 1990s. Buddy completed his BS degree in...2023-06-043h 33

Veteran Et CeteraA Chat About Veteran Poverty and Homelessness with Mary Jane NealonOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, key questions are asked: How can veterans become poor? How can veterans end up homeless? Mike Kim and Mary Jane Nealon have spent decades working with the poor and homeless. The problems tied to veterans and others are not tied to morality but tied to the loss of communal bonds. Mary Jane Nealon is a published author and poet. She has over 45 years of healthcare nursing experience. She has been tied to veterans for years and is the daughter of a decorated WWII Veteran. https://www.mjnealon.c...2023-05-281h 49

Veteran Et CeteraVeteran Homelessness: The Intersectionality of PovertyMuch of the media is focusing on homelessness. This audio essay Veteran Homelessness: The Intersectionality of Poverty looks at homelessness from the veteran homeless situation. What can the civilian world learn from veteran Homelessness and the approaches towards improving the lives of other less fortunate human beings with challenges tied to basic care and housing. I mention Dr. Tom Bryne, PhD, a respected researcher in the area of Veteran homelessness https://www.bu.edu/ssw/profile/thomas-byrne/e out of Boston University Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on...2023-05-2132 min

Veteran Et CeteraEP:49 Veterans of Color ~ Ray Shinohara, Marine VeteranSend us a Text Message.On this episode of VOC Veterans of Color we have Ray Shinohara from the great island of Guam. He served in the US Marines with eight deployments in his 11 years of honorable military service. Ray has also completed a Master's in Social Work and has traveled to many places to help veterans and civilians heal from trauma. He is an innovator in starting peer support groups for veterans on Facebook/Zoom Battle Buddy Talk, Subtle Asian Devil Dogs, etc. These days, Ray is in the island of Tarawa retrieving remnants of MIA Mi...2023-05-1251 min

Veteran Et CeteraThe Veteran Civilian Gap ... Myth or Reality?This episode of Veteran Et Cetera Mike engages the issue of myth creations of veterans and veterans engaging society. The generalizations and particulars make a difference. Vague representations of veteran life might be short of the veteran reality and more myth. The Man Who Killed Osama bin Laden... Is Screwed - Esquire https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a26351/man-who-shot-osama-bin-laden-0313/ Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteran Search for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "Mike Ki...2023-04-3045 min

Veteran Et CeteraVeterans, Healthy Self-Love, and NarcissismOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, Mike Kim, your host, a seasoned war trauma therapist/psychoanalyst, engages issues of Veteran wellness tied to healthy self-love. Additionally, Mike explores a more complete meaning of Narcissism going back to childhood from Dr. Heinz Kohut's perspective. There is a way to have love for the self without being toxic towards others. * This is not medical advice or guidance. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2860525/ https://depthcounseling.org/blog/ngiam-narcissism-kohut Follow Mike on his...2023-04-2343 min

Veteran Et CeteraA Veteran Monk and MeditationThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera, your host, Mike Kim, a former Dominican Friar, discusses how his journey was tied to pursuing his spiritual calling for over ten years. Mike was in spiritual vows and spent time cultivating his meditative practice to an optimal level for his own military veteran readjustment. This essay provides insights into the meditative and contemplative path. This is just an introduction to meditation for those interested in adding meditation into living veteran daily life. Thanks to the Cleveland Clinic, a great wellness and health/medical educational resource, for reminding me of the d...2023-04-1633 min

Veteran Et CeteraEP:45 A chat with Matt Seto: Commander of Boston's American Legion Chinatown PostSend us a Text Message.This episode of Veteran of Color Veterans of Color features Matthew Seto, one of Boston's esteemed veteran community service advocates. Matthew Seto is a Marine Corps veteran from Boston, Massachusetts. He is currently the Post Commander of the American Legion Chinatown Post 328 and has been serving the veteran community since he left his military service in 2005. His earliest projects included creating the Asian Pacific American Veterans group on Facebook as a way to connect and collect stories of achievements, history, and experiences of AAPI veterans. His latest project is working on a...2023-04-1456 min

You Are The BrandMy Top 3 Takeaways from Being On TV in Las VegasYou’ve undoubtedly heard that “good things come in small packages”. This brief episode proves that truth. Your host Mike Kim will share three observations he made while hanging out with high performers during a TV filming in Las Vegas In reverse order they are: Third--High performers are persistent in their pursuit of growth and development. Second—They know how to ask good questions. First—High performers tend to have a good grasp of people skills and know how to navigate relationships. While most of us may not be “hanging out” at a TV filming with high performers, we...2023-04-1112 min

Veteran Et CeteraAnela Arcari: Warrior Woman for All SeasonsThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera we chat with Anela Arcari, a military warrior with many experiences, talents and skills. We discuss the different transitions from military to civilian life. We can all learn from her insights. Anela served in uniform for 28 years and still serves in the US Army Corps of Engineers. This Hardcharger graduated from Norwich University - Military College of Vermont and has deployed to numerous hostile and war zones including Somalia, Haiti, and Afghanistan. She is a combat engineer veteran with twenty-eight years of service turned into an intuitive, mystical counselor. She is an Amazon...2023-04-091h 59

Veteran Et CeteraVet Parents: Being Good EnoughThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera presents an audio essay titled Vet Parents: Being Good Enough . Have you wondered about how your military is tied to your parenting approach? In this essay, I look at how you might see yourself as a Veteran while also trying to be a parent. To engage this theme, I use the "Good Enough Mother" concept established by British psychoanalyst Dr. DW Winnicott, MD. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteran Search for Mike at #mikekimveteran or...2023-04-0220 min

Veteran Et CeteraScott Ritter ~ Warrior Life of a High Profile US Marine Corps Intelligence OfficerThis episode features the warrior life of a high profile US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer tied to the Persian Gulf War battlefield and instrumental in implementing weapons agreements with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. His veteran life included being a lead United Nations Weapons Inspector in Iraq and proved Iraq did not have Weapons of Mass Destruction. He wrote "Waging Peace" and "Disarmament in the Time of Perestroika" and other highly informative books. Scott gives us a look at geopolitics and his life as a war veteran with a deep knowledge of history and culture. 2023-03-264h 10

Veteran Et CeteraWarrior Monk Mike Kim and Corporate Monk Jay Shetty : Reflecting on 8 Rules of LoveThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera is an audio essay that explores Jay Shetty's new book 8 Rules of Love : How to Find it, Keep it, and Let it Go . Are you a veteran in search of love? This episode might help you understand different spiritual approaches to love. Mike Kim, the host of Veteran Et Cetera, was in the military and became a Catholic Dominican Friar monk. Jay Shetty, was in the corporate world and became a Hare Krishna Vedic monk. Mike contemplates Shetty's new book 8 Rules of Love. 8 Rules of Love...2023-03-1945 min

You Are The BrandHow to Break Through Constraints and Living a Fulfilling Life with Sheila WilkinsonShare some powerful and emotionally-charged moments with host Mike Kim and Sheila Wilkinson. Sheila is a Louisiana Licensed Attorney, a Louisiana Licensed Master Social Worker, an Educator, an Empowerment Coach, and the host of the “What Would Sheila Say?” Podcast. Sheila combines her love for the law, social work, and education to help lawyers, creatives, and other service-based professionals and business owners transform pain, frustration, and unreasonable expectations at work into happiness, success, and healthy boundaries, so that they can achieve their personal and professional goals. Sheila splits her time between New Orleans and Brussels, serve...2023-03-1431 min

Veteran Et CeteraWar Trauma : What's in a Story?On this episode of Veteran Et Cetera we look at war trauma from an alternative perspective. War trauma is often seen as a malady of the mind or soul. Many clinicians and other experts discuss the next big cure or the diagnosis of PTSD as the be all and end all. In this episode I discuss the power of story in the context of war trauma. I also provide a special story about the miracle of healing of a veteran captured in a story. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on...2023-03-1238 min

Veteran Et CeteraEP:39 St. Patrick's Battalion: America's First Military IntersectionalitySend us a Text Message.VOC Veterans Of Color takes a historical dive into a bunch of warriors who wanted a better life for themselves and others. American military intersectionality goes back to the early 1800s with the formation of the St Patrick's Battalion by many US military men who were poor, Irish, and other European immigrants, Catholics, escaped slaves, freed, and African Americans. They came together with their differences to promote intersectionality in the areas of race, class, and nationality. * This is a veteran fact checked audio essay with the sources below.L...2023-03-1013 min

You Are The BrandHow to Have A Persuasive Pre-Launch with Brenna McGowan Enjoy some quality time as host Mike Kim chats with Brenna McGowan. Brenna’s a strategic copywriter, marketing consultant, and launch pro who helps businesses of all sizes warm up customers until they’re fiery hot and ready to buy, with her Pre-Launch Plan Process™. By leveraging her pre-launch strategies, Brenna’s clients have seen 50%+ revenue growth in their launches without the frenzy and chaos they used to feel when launching. She also helps her students inside The Pre-Launch Plan Program create strategic pre-launch plans that’ve raked in hundreds of thousands in revenue and called in...2023-03-0733 min

Veteran Et CeteraMilitary Entertainment: That is the QuestionThis episode, an audio essay, with host Mike Kim delves into the issues of military entertainment. Whose voice is presented by mass media military/war movies, books, podcasts, news, etc. Is the warrior's voice heard or more the spectacle of military mass media. Roger Stahl's book Militainment Inc. https://www.routledge.com/Militainment-Inc-War-Media-and-Popular-Culture/Stahl/p/book/9780415999786 Guy Debord's book The Society of the Spectacle https://youtu.be/YI_HwXaOtsg Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for M...2023-03-0558 min

You Are The BrandDefine the Relationship with Your Business, Money, and Yourself Host Mike Kim returns this week to share his reflections on relationships. No, not THOSE relationships, but rather relationships with “entities”. The particular entities he’ll e discussing are money, your business, time, success & failure, and yourself. So, listen in for some extremely valuable insights. In this episode, Mike will discuss these vital questions: What life advice did Mike give to a 1-year-old? Why do we “externalize” the entities we have relationships with? How can we assess the quality of our relationships with money, business, time, etc.? If you had to buy your business, what would you change? Why don’t we...2023-02-2815 min

Veteran Et CeteraThe Code of Veteran Readjustment by Mike KimThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera is an audio essay introducing Mike Kim's concept of " Code of Veteran Readjustment " . Mike Kim applies Francis Lieber's Code of War towards veteran readjustment for post-military life. For, we are moral beings in and out of uniform. Links https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lincolns-Code/John-Fabian-Witt/9781416576174 https://lieber.westpoint.edu/afterwar-veterans-care-law-war-imperative-part-ii/ Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteran Search for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "...2023-02-2635 min

Veteran Et CeteraThe Woke Military: Myth or Reality?This episode of Veteran Et Cetera is an audio essay titled "The Woke Military: Myth or Reality?" Mike Kim unpacks the present layers of Woke Military narratives tied to the U.S. armed forces. This is not a political, but more of a historical/cultural understanding of the issue at hand. *Please listen to this audio essay with an open mind. This does not represent the views of any institution, or organization; but, only the perspective from the author of the essay. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran 2023-02-191h 03

Veteran Et CeteraJenna Carlton ~ The Millennial VeteransOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, Jenna Carlton joins us to discuss the veteran community, the plight of Female Veterans, and the phenomenon of the "Millennial Veteran". She is the host of the podcast "Vet Chats", and founder of FB support group "The Millennial Veterans". Jenna's social media domains and advocacy help to pave the way for future generations of veterans by connecting younger veterans and transitioning service members. Check out Jenna's Linktree to visit Vet Chats, The Millennial Veteran Group and more. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on...2023-02-1259 min

Veteran Et CeteraEP:34 Black History Month & Military CultureSend us a Text Message.This episode of VOC Veterans of Color, we discuss the different unscripted meanings of Black History Month and much, much more. Mike Kim, VOC Show Host, and John Winn Bey, a legend in the Special Operations community (US Marine Force Reconnaissance Man 0321P/Ranger), have a discussion about life in relation to the myths and realities of race in the military. This is a candid chat about the military seldom discussed in the headlines. He can be found on Facebook by searching "John Winn Bey" Follow Mike on hi...2023-02-101h 12

You Are The BrandMy Current Timeblocking and Workday ScheduleWhat would be the value to you (and your business) of taking a detailed look at a highly successful person’s calendar? In this episode, you’ll get to do just that. Host Mike Kim will let you look “over his shoulder” as he plans a typical day and week. You’ll learn: What is one of the beauties of working for yourself? What is the analogy that has most helped Mike view his life, business, and activity? How and why does Mike protect certain days & weeks? How does he book speaking engagements? Why doesn’t he take any calls be...2023-02-0717 min

Veteran Et CeteraMilitary Entertainment ? That is the Question.This episode, an audio essay, with host Mike Kim delves into the issues of military entertainment. Whose voice is presented by mass media military/war movies, books, podcasts, news, etc.? Is the warrior's voice heard or more the spectacle of military mass media?Roger Stahl's book Militainment Inc.https://www.routledge.com/Militainment-Inc-War-Media-and-Popular-Culture/Stahl/p/book/9780415999786Guy Debord's book The Society of the Spectaclehttps://youtu.be/YI_HwXaOtsgVisit our webpage at cominghomewell.comInterested in sponsoring ou...2023-02-0511 min

Veteran Et CeteraUnderstanding the Veteran Self with Dr. Alec GrantThis episode goes beyond a tribute, we have an interview with Dr. Alec Grant facilitated by Mike Kim. The Veteran in society can be misunderstood by employers, clinicians, educators, friends, and family. What is the Veteran Self? What can we understand about the dynamic of the veteran self? Dr. Alec Grant provides many ways to understand a Veteran. Grant is a true Interdisciplinary scholar and Veteran (of the British RAF) and has been involved in research, teaching, and clinical work in the following areas: autoethnography, sociology, narrative, nursing education, mental health, philosophy, qualitative, and critical inquiry for over...2023-02-052h 50

Veteran Et CeteraMilitary Humor & Freud: A Tribute to Gil Ott (Part 1)Episode 32 of Veteran Et Cetera delves into my audio essay into "military humor". Mike Kim discusses the dynamic of military humor and remembers the humor of Gil Ott, a classmate from Yale who was also a combat veteran (Vietnam). Mike ties in Freud's concept of therapeutic humor. Also, there is information about Freud's case study called "The Ratman" involving a soldier who could have benefitted from humor as a more advanced level of coping with military stress. https://www.lacanonline.com/2013/09/reading-the-neurotics-individual-myth-lacans masterwork-on-obsession/ Obituary for Gilmore Beam Ott https://www.ithacajournal.com/ob...2023-01-2928 min

Veteran Et CeteraVeteran Leadership: Learning from your Military Experience with MSgt Pedro Munoz-DonesVeteran Et Cetera's host, Mike Kim, is proud to be joined by MSgt (Ret.) Pedro Munoz-Dones. Munoz-Dones is a military legend and has served in many war zones including Iraq and Afghanistan and retired as the Global War on Terror was ending. He has been a warrior in different distinguished roles as enlisted Marine, company grade Marine officer, Coast Guard Officer, and Senior NCO in the Army. He experienced direct military training from all military branches (including Navy and Air Force). He shares with viewers gems of wisdom tied to the different leadership styles of the different branches of the...2023-01-224h 46

You Are The BrandEavesdrop on My Group Coaching Call for Online MarketingThis week, we’ll have the privilege of being “flies on the wall” while Mike Kim coaches a group of online marketers. You’ll glean some nuggets from this session that will positively impact your business. Your mission, “Jim”, should you choose to accept it, is to implement what you’ll learn. The “Secretary” will not disavow any knowledge of your actions (and this message will not self-destruct in five seconds). Good luck, “Jim”. Among other things, you’ll learn: What it means to “train to standard” and “save your partner’s life”. Why it’s important to have a goal of making $1 per email s...2023-01-1752 min

Veteran Et CeteraMore Than Entertainment: A Review of Fox TV Series "Special Forces: World's Toughest TestOn this episode (Episode 29) of Veteran Et Cetera, the host, Mike Kim, provides a review of the Fox Television new military reality show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test". With a smashing 2.7 million viewers last Wednesday for episode One "Test of Character". This is a relevant television show for civilians, veterans , and active duty personnel. Listen to this audio essay and let me explain how this show is not just pulp mass media hype. Instead, the show provides small windows into military life. Rudy Reyes (ex-Marine Recon/Sniper) is lead military guide along with Sergeant Major Mark Billingham (Br...2023-01-151h 19

Veteran Et CeteraEP:29 The Unseen Ledo Warriors of World War IISend us a Text Message.This is the first episode of VOC Veterans of Color Podcast sponsored by Coming Home Well, that explores the cultural and historical legacies of Veterans of Color in the US military. On this first episode, the host of VOC, Mike Kim, a veteran and military history/culture analyst, will be interviewing Dr. Geraldine Seay, about the African American troop presence in the intrepid World War II combat mission of constructing the Ledo Road from India to China. Dr. Geraldine Seay has spent ten years researching the grand feat o...2023-01-131h 03

You Are The BrandWant to Grow Your Business in 2023? Do These 5 ThingsWhat would it be like for you to take two whole months off from your business to just “kick back” and do what you like? Disastrous? Just plain scary? Mike Kim, best-selling author, and personal branding coach, did that very thing, taking off the months of June and December 2022. He’ll talk about his experiences in this week’s episode. Among other things, you’ll learn: How Mike was able to take two months off, without negatively impacting his business What were the five most impactful insights he gained during his time off Why the phrase “chop wood and carry wa...2023-01-1031 min

Veteran Et CeteraA Deeper Meaning: The Marine Corps Boot Camp Gender Integration StudyThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera examines the US Marine Corps' 18 month study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh in 2020. The media has been presenting the study with myths that have caused political division in the military with fears of a "wokeism" in the military. There was a 2015 study sponsored by the US Dep of Defense but riddled with many scholars claiming that it was biased. The study was never signed off by Military top leadership. It was not dated, etc. The 2020 study has more reputable scholars tied to an evidence-based , peer-reviewed research study to understand the challenges and the...2023-01-0817 min

Veteran Et CeteraMilitary and Veteran Mentoring Audio EssayThis episode of Veteran Et Cetera is an audio essay titled "Military and Veteran Mentoring". What does mentorship mean? What does it look like in and out of uniform? What was your experience being mentored? How do you mentor? Links https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Mentor/mentor.html https://youtu.be/gmbfZT_mCSI https://youtu.be/u52n38cNpaQ Follow Mike on his LinkedIn pag...2023-01-0138 min

Veteran Et CeteraVeteran Holiday Audio Essay: Tribute to Alec Grant: Esteemed Scholar and VeteranAlec Grant is an esteemed scholar and Veteran who has been involved in autoethnography, narrative, qualitative, and critical inquiry for over 25 years. He is the recipient of the International Conference of Autoethnography (ICAE) 2020 Inaugural Lifetime Contribution Award. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteran Search for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "Mike Kim Veteran" Email Mike at agathoskim@gmail.com Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.com 2022-12-2538 min

You Are The BrandWhy Your Business Needs Translators, Amplifiers, and Producers, with Michael RoderickWhile you probably know the common meanings of “translator, amplifier, and producer”, you’ll find immense value in understanding Michael Roderick’s take on these terms. Michael, the guest on this week’s episode, is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises, which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time-tested relationship-building principles. Michael’s unique methodology comes from his own experience o...2022-12-2025 min

Veteran Et CeteraLived Experiences In Creating Veteran LegacyVeteran Legacy is a topic not often discussed by our society. In todays' short essay, your host Mike Kim talks about how veterans create their own legacy through the lives they choose to live post military. That's because most veterans and civilians are caught up with the headlines tied to veterans and not caught up with actual lived experiences of veterans. We should not forget the past, but to situate the past with the present. This might be a new way to better understanding veterans. Are you the best possible veteran you can...2022-12-1823 min

Veteran Et CeteraOath Keeper vs Those Called To Honor The OathTo be an Oath Keeper? Or is it to be a Veteran Called to Honor the Oath? This episode provides an audio essay about the meanings of an Oath for Veterans. As a veteran do we keep the oath, or honor the Oath of service? Do we still have an Oath as a veteran? With all the Oath Keeper news tied to January 6th 2021, maybe we should go deeper in understanding the Oath of military service in the US armed forces. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Inst...2022-12-1122 min

Veteran Et CeteraUnderstanding Veteran ConsciousnessCurious about the Veteran's mind? What is the vet thinking? Mike Kim provides an audio essay about Veteran Consciousness and delves into the perceptions of the veteran as a path into understanding "Veteran Consciousness". And so, the Veteran's lived experiences, encounters, and memories are understood from the point of perception, and not universal generalizations made by those outside of the Veterans direct experience. Sources for Mike Kim's concept of Veteran Consciousness are Merleau Ponty's "Phenomenology of Perception" (1945). Mike's view on Veteran Consciousness might seem critical of others making attempts at understanding the mi...2022-12-0433 min

You Are The BrandDo Nothing, This Episode Has No Value, with Henry JeongDon’t be fooled by the title. This episode is a heartfelt Q&A between two long-time friends. Mike Kim, best-selling author and personal branding coach, has known Henry Jeong (Instagram-bigasianguy) “since we were probably 11 years old”. You’ll not only get a better understanding of the value of friendship, but you’ll also have some valuable takeaways as you hear how Mike and Henry answer the following questions they ask each other: Have you ever made decisions based on money? If so, how did that work out? How did you feel about moving to another state? What was your b...2022-11-151h 06

Veteran Et CeteraVeteran's Day Fireside ChatSpecial episode dedicated to Veterans! This is a digital Zoom fireside chat with two other vets: Erik Uhlik, who is retired from the US Army Special Operations Command with multiple deployments, resides in Florida, and contributes frequently to the show. Marco Gutierrez, an Iraq War Marine Vet turned high-level private security specialist/contractor and veteran advocate in NYC. Follow Mike on his LinkedIn page Follow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteran Search for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteran Search for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "Mike...2022-11-113h 12

Veteran Et CeteraDakota Meyer: A Philosopher Interprets This MarineDakota Meyer, a Marine Infantryman & Sniper becomes a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his uncommon bravery in Afghanistan during the Battle of Ganjgal (September 8, 2009). Since then, Dakota Meyer has been interpreted as a man of many faces. This audio essay interprets Dakota from the eyes of Mike Kim, a philosopher of war. Helpful Sources: The classic interpretation of Aristotle's Just War Theory by Dominican Friar Thomas Aquinas, OP Thomas Aquinas, including The Cardinal Virtues, Compendium of Theology, and Commentary on Aristotle's Politics. Dakota Meyer Into The Fire (2013) htt...2022-11-061h 01

You Are The BrandWhy There Really Is No Such Thing as Competition with Chris DuckerJoin personal brand strategists and best-selling authors Mike Kim and Chris Ducker, for an inspirational “tete-a-tete”. Besides having authored the industry-standard books Virtual Freedom and Rise of the Youpreneur, Chris is also a noted speaker and a “true entrepreneur”, having built and then stepped away from several businesses. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why sales is a “contact sport”. Why, although numbers are important, you can “sway” the numbers. Why “P to P” is ultimately the best business model. Why it’s vital to be a nice person and surround yourself with other nice people. Why Mike and Chris do no...2022-11-0130 min

Veteran Et CeteraKeeping it Real After War with Marco GutierrezOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, we are joined by Marco Gutierrez, a great influencer in the NYC Vet community. Marco is a father, US Marine Iraq War Veteran, son of Colombian and Peruvian immigrant parents. He is a former Military Contractor abroad and for Dep of Homeland Security. He has over 15 years experience working armed and unarmed executives protection abroad and locally. Currently Marco works as a civil servant for NY State. He is also a former VFW commander of the legendary "Astoria Post". Marco and Mike discuss vet...2022-10-301h 34

You Are The BrandCreating Momentous MicroeventsJoin personal brand strategist and best-selling author Mike Kim, for a true “open-Mike” session. Mike will share powerful takeaways from his recent live event in Nashville. He’ll also share tips on how you can create an amazingly successful live event of your own. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why live meetups are a must, if you run a mastermind or coaching group. Why you should consider piggybacking your event on a related major event. How to set a strong posture for those attending your event. How Mike structures his events (timing, location, etc.). How/why some...2022-10-2533 min

Veteran Et CeteraJohn Winn Bey An Elite Marine's JourneyOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, we have a veteran who has inspired many in his humble yet stellar attitude and warrior way of life. John Winn Bey joins us! John has been a pioneering Force Recon Marine and as a Ranger in Surviving the Cut originally aired on the Discovery Channel in 2010 and featured John Winn Bey transcending the most advanced military leadership training "Ranger School". Back in the 90s John was a champion on the legendary show American Gladiators. John's other trailblazing ways was being chosen for Mark Barnett's classic Post 9/11 special operations training reali...2022-10-234h 47

You Are The BrandCreating a Vision Board For Your Business and Life, With Vin InfanteJoin personal brand strategist Mike Kim for a powerful interview with mindset and executive coach, Vin Infante. Vin hails from a unique background as a licensed psychotherapist and an FDNY firefighter, serving during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Vin will give us a “peek behind the curtain” as he shares insights about: How he fulfilled his childhood dream of being BOTH a firefighter and psychotherapist How he became successful at both coaching and psychotherapy What life-changing insights he gained from Tony Robbins and Jim Rohn What the most important skill is that a counselor can take...2022-10-1842 min

Veteran Et CeteraA Critical Look at the Korean War with Derick VarnThe recent hit audio podcast show Blowback Season three: The Korean War has captured the ears of many. On this episode of Veteran Et Cetera my guest C. Derick Varn and I examine the Korean War using the hit Blowback podcast as a guide for a critical dialogue about one of the most gruesome modern wars, the Korean War (1950-1953). Derick and I provide an analysis that adds information that is not mentioned in the Blowback podcast narrative about the Korean War. C. Derick Varn is a poet, teacher, and arm-chair theorist. He used to be an...2022-10-163h 28

Veteran Et CeteraBrian Delate: The Innovative Hollywood Actor Who Happens to be a VeteranOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, Mike Kim has a chat with a profoundly unique veteran, Brian Delate. Brian Delate has been in over 47 movies and has been active in acting, directing and producing for the stage and cinema since his return from his combat duty in the Vietnam War. Brian is best known worldwide for portraying Walter Moore/Kirk Burbank in the 1998 Paramount film The Truman Show. Brian's award winning movie "A Soldier's Heart" transcends most "war movies" by focusing on the invisible and visible wounds of war. His giving back to the vet community make...2022-10-092h 36

You Are The BrandWhat to Expect in Podcasting in 2023 with Danny OzmentJoin personal brand strategist Mike Kim, as he interviews Danny Ozment, of Emerald City Pro. Danny has helped innumerable people create, produce, and monetize podcasts. In this episode, Danny will share his amazing wisdom and insights about: Why consistency and convenience are the two principal keys to a successful podcast. Why podcasts offer the biggest “bang for the buck”. How to keep current followers AND add new ones. Why it’s more important to be an engaging host than to interview interesting people. How to better listen to and engage your audience. Which podcast statistics are most i...2022-10-0443 min

Veteran Et CeteraMike Kurth: A Ranger from Black Hawk Down Speaks...On this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, Mike Kim discusses the overlooked aspects of the Battle of Mogadishu with Mike Kurth. Mike Kurth served as an Airborne Ranger with 3rd Ranger Battalion from 1991-1996. He is known for being a significant figure in the Battle of Mogadishu. Kurth has been portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down and wrote about his Mogadishu experience in the highly acclaimed book The Battle of Mogadishu: Firsthand Accounts from the Men of Taskforce Ranger (2005). The award winning documentary show Frontline provides this biography of Mike Kurth during the Battle of Mogadishu: He w...2022-10-021h 50

Veteran Et CeteraJoe Bello and the Art of Veteran Advocacy Part IMike Kim, Veteran Et Cetera host, is pleased to have Joe Bello, on this episode, to discuss how he has mastered veteran advocacy from a local to a federal level. He has been honored by many in the vet community and in 2019 was inducted into the NYS Veterans' Hall of Fame. Joe Bello is a true New Yorker. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1984-1995, with duty aboard the USS South Carolina, USS Nimitz and USS Mahlon S. Tisdale. He is a Persian Gulf War Veteran. For decades, He has been active in our...2022-09-251h 12

Veteran Et CeteraMedia and Veterans with Ariana PekaryEver get confused by the spectacle of war from the media? Ever feel the bias of headline news? On this episode, Ariana Pekary joins Veteran Et Cetera's host, Mike Kim, on this episode to discuss possibilities in understanding corporate news from pursuing an informed approach to media education. Ariana and Mike discuss how vets and others can analyze the headlines in a healthy manner. Ariana shocked the world of journalism with her critical piece "Why Now I am Leaving MSNBC" in 2020. Ariana Pekary is the Columbia Journalism Review public editor for CNN. She was an award-w...2022-09-182h 20

Veteran Et CeteraGeneral Semantics and Veteran ReadjustmentOn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, Dr. Martin Levinson joins us to explain General Semantics. Your host, Mike Kim, and Dr Levinson have lectures and written about the efficacious use of General Semantics in the veteran readjustment terrain. Our guest has an expansive background: Dr. Martin H. Levinson, is currently a faculty member with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Stony Brook University. He recently stepped down from serving as the President of the Institute of General Semantics. He holds a PhD from NYU and has published extensively in the areas of history and communication. He is...2022-09-111h 58

Veteran Et CeteraThe Man who Played General MattisAre you curious about the actor who played General Mattis in the military HBO series cult classic Generation Kill? Robert John Burke is a renowned American actor who played Marine Corps legend General James "Mad Dog" Mattis in the memorable HBO series Generation Kill. Robert Burke is actively with the veteran advocacy organization VETHACK. Besides being in Generation Kill, Robert Burke has distinguished himself in the other acting roles: RoboCop 3 (1993), Tombstone (1993), and Thinner (1996). During the 2000s Burke became well known for his portrayal of Mickey Gavin on Rescue Me (2004-11), Bart Bass...2022-09-042h 20

Veteran Et CeteraCommon Myths about Veteran VA Benefits With Dr. Paul Lawrence, PhDWe welcome Dr. Lawrence on Veteran Et Cetera! Dr. Lawrence, served as the 7th Under Secretary for Benefits of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and before becoming Undersecretary. Presently he is a businessman, author and passionate Veteran advocate. He has 35 years of experience solving management problems in large, complex organizations. As a private sector executive, he was a consulting Partner at two Big-Four accounting firms and a Vice President in two Fortune 500 companies. He is a government management thought leader, having written several books on the subject Dr. Lawrence served in th...2022-08-281h 05

Veteran Et CeteraRecon Scholar ~ Stuart DoyleRecon Scholar! Today's podcast Mike talks with Stuart (Stu) Doyle, a Marine Recon Reservist, Amateur MMA fighter and scholar with a M.S. in Criminology, about his thoughts on veteran readjustment culture. Bio Stu's admiration for the Marine Corps started at age 9 and by age 13 he had focused on becoming a Recon Marine. At age 17 Stu headed for boot camp, then infantry and straight for the Basic Recon Course. He spent the rest of his active enlistment with 1st Recon Bn and deployed to Afghanistan as a Recon Marine. Stu completed a B...2022-08-212h 06

Veteran Et CeteraTalking Veteran Spirituality with Rev Bill McDonaldVeteran Et Cetera 's host Mike Kim engages the issue of Veterans and spirituality on this episode with Vietnam Vet Bill McDonald. Reverend Bill McDonald is an author, an award winning poet, international motivational speaker, artist, film adviser, veteran advocate. His life has been a spiritual journey, spanning slightly over 7 decades. His whole life has been a mystical trip in search of gurus, the paranormal, and self-discovery. He has written about his many spiritually transforming experiences and “near-death-experiences” including supernatural events during his combat tour of duty in the Vietnam War. In his books he has s...2022-08-142h 18

Veteran Et CeteraWriting About Pain with Praised Author Mary Jane NealonIn this episode of Veteran Et Cetera Podcast host Mike Kim is joined by guest author Mary Jane Nealon to discuss a topic closely tied to " Writing about Pain ". Mary Jane Nealon is a seasoned registered nurse, granddaughter of a WW I veteran, daughter of a WW II Combat Veteran, coach (at Red Vale Consulting), published poet, and recognized freelance medical writer/memoirist. She is a graduate of the Warren Wilson College M.F.A. Program for Writers. She is the recipient of two fellowships from the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1995-1997. In 1998, she was awarded a...2022-08-0701 min

Veteran Et CeteraHarding Bush ~ Navy SEAL Senior Chief to International Rescue & Security ExpertHave you ever traveled and wondered about what happens "NEXT" when you are stuck 10,000 foot on a Balinese Volcano? What happens if you are in an emergency while on vacation and the US Embassy is closed? Harding Bush and Mike Kim will talk about the perils of adventure travel and many other things such as details about the Navy SEALs that transcend pop culture movies. Bush is the real deal! Do not miss this episode! Harding Bush is a "Man for All Seasons". He holds a BA and MA from...2022-07-312h 34

Veteran Et CeteraVeterans, Motorcycles & The RoadThis episode features, Brian Schiele, veteran/ motorcycle enthusiast. And, as an active member of the veteran prevention motorcycle riding group Ride to Zero. Brian's military service led him to one of Army's unique Warrior Transition Teams for soldiers who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan during the War on Terror. Brian and Mike Kim, the host of Veteran Et Cetera, have an expansive chat about the roles of motorcycles in veteran culture. Brian Schiele discusses his reality with new troops who returned from overseas service and were part of the Warrior Transition. Was Brian the first to see folk...2022-07-241h 48

Veteran Et CeteraAmerican Veterans Volunteering for Ukraine, Why?The number of volunteers in Ukraine from around the world number at over 20,000. Ukrainian President Zelensky has asked for volunteers since the Russian Invasion started back in late February of this year. There have been a number of American veterans who have answered the call to volunteer for war in the Ukraine. One volunteer acquainted with your host, Mike Kim, has the heart of gold and has just left his daughter and his wife. This young man is a decorated Iraq War Veteran. Did he join because of a tribal urge to protect others? Did he join because of a des...2022-07-171h 06

Veteran Et CeteraAngel Fernandez ~ Many Moments of MeaningAngel is the founder of Black Sheep Training Group www.blacksheeptg.com , tactical training company. A United States Navy Veteran and served from 1989 to 2007. A Master at Arms and “plank-owner” for the Navy with deployments in Iraq during the PG War, (OEF)Afghanistan, and again in Iraq for (OIF). Angel's Many Moments of Meaning On today's episode, Mike Kim has a chat with Angel Fernandez, a Navy Vet with numerous combat deployments and vet entrepreneur and humanitarian disaster philanthropist/rescue team member. The topics covered tonight include: understanding layers of military service from Angel's words from PG W...2022-07-102h 09

Veteran Et Cetera"A Few Good Men " What The Movie Can Tell Us About Independence DayIndependence Day, Fourth of July, Freedom. But, do we ever discuss "Rights and Responsibilities" that are also major themes tied to the narrative of America? In this episode of Veteran Et Cetera, your host Mike Kim discusses "A Few Good Men" and the true military trial in 1986 that helped inspire aspects of the movie. He also presents important themes as part of the narrative of America. Veteran readjustment culture looks at many aspects of veteran and military life. A Few Good Men is a movie adopted by many military members, veterans, and civilians. Join...2022-07-031h 28

Veteran Et CeteraCommando Coming Home Well Rudy ReyesEver think of those veterans in mass media like Audie Murphy or Lee Marvin from an older era? Mike's first guest on Veteran Et Cetera is Rudy Reyes. What is unique about Rudy? How did he develop his own script instead of being a complete pawn to the veteran culture vultures in Hollywood? In veteran culture Rudy Reyes became that legendary mass media veteran for this present era and is a legendary Recon Marine and Sniper best captured in the HBO Series Generation Kill. Since Rudy played himself in the series, he has fou...2022-06-261h 08

Veteran Et CeteraVeteran Readjustment CultureConfused by media misrepresentations of Veterans? Are you asking yourself where the veteran's voice was after the war? Veteran Et Cetera Podcast explores the many narratives/counter-narratives of veteran and military life to better understand veterans and their lived experiences. Because there isn't a Veteran Civilian Divide, just lack of awareness of veteran culture. Your host Mike Kim, a war trauma therapist, a psychoanalyst, ex-monk, Iraq War Veteran, Retired VA Lead Supervisory War Readjustment Counselor and Retired VA Vet Center Team Leader/Director will share his contemplations on unfolding issues, events, media production, Etc... Tied to veteran lives, as...2022-06-1829 min

Blended Family Breakthrough123. How to Connect More and Rekindle Romance in Your Relationship — Even If You're Super BusyWe could all use a little more connection and romance in our relationship, right?But for many of us, it's the little things hiding in plain sight that tend to rob us of the connection we're hoping for.It can feel like a lack of time often gets in the way of connecting. And sometimes it's simply our own mindset that creates the roadblocks holding us back.We've had to overcome our own misguided mindsets and intentionally strengthen specific areas of our marriage in order to move past those same roadblocks that you mi...2022-01-181h 00

You Are The BrandWelcome to You Are The Brand!You Are The Brand with Mike Kim is designed to help you showcase your unique expertise and build a highly profitable, personally fulfilling business. Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create an impact with their ideas and get their message heard. Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and consultant for top thought leaders. Mike’s clients include New York Times bestselling authors and other experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox. Mike has been featured in and written for Inc., Entr...2021-11-0207 min

Blended Family Breakthrough105. What powerful traits do you need to successfully blend and stay united?Love is all you need — right?It might feel that way in the beginning. You're excited to start "blending" and you're confident you'll figure it out as you go along.But when the unknown and unexpected dynamics of stepfamily life hit, you probably experience more chaos and conflict than you expected. That's when doubt can set in.I (Mike) remember running into a season of doubt. My doubt wasn't only about whether we could make it work — I doubted myself.I wasn't sure I had what it would take to experience the ble...2021-08-171h 07

Blended Family Breakthrough104. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 2)Did you catch the first two Myths about 1 on 1 time in Episode 103?If not, you might want to go back and check that out.In this episode, we're revealing two more myths and replacing them with the counteractive truths that will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.Many parents and stepparents buy into these myths about this 1 on 1 strategy and that robs them of the truth that genuine bonds in their blended family starts with a sense of security in the bio-relationships.The 1 on 1 strategy is the first step...2021-08-1032 min

Blended Family Breakthrough103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 1)Everyone hopes to experience connection and fun times together as they begin "blending" families……but when family time is stressful, their high hopes get snatched away, and instead that time becomes a painful reminder that blending isn't as easy as they thought it might be.We remember those moments when our hopes for a bonded family were dashed. And then we started learning about the value of the 1 on 1 strategy for bio relationships.This strategy is the first step in paving the way to what you really want — and providing the kids with what th...2021-08-0330 min

Living Fearless TodayMike Kim : reengage the muscle of self-expressionI’m joined this week by Mike Kim. Mike is a personal branding coaching and is currently launching his book “You Are the Brand.” He shares about his journey of being a worship leader, Chief Marketing Officer, copywriter and becoming the coach he is now. Mike’s insights and questions he has asked himself and his clients provide a great foundation for our own reflection and growth.Connect with Mike KimWebsite:https://mikekim.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtvLinkedIn:https://www.link...2021-07-1333 min

A Productive ConversationMike Kim Talks About You Are the BrandMike Kim joins the show as I rebrand the podcast into ‘A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy’. Find out how and why your brand evolves over time. I’m super excited to announce the rebrand of the Productivityist Podcast as ‘A Productive Conversation With Mike Vardy’, and in the spirit of this change I bring on brand and marketing strategist Mike Kim. Mike specializes in personal branding, product launch strategies, and copywriting. In his latest book, You Are The Brand, Mike shares his proven 8-step blueprint that has helped build the brands for some of today’s most influential thought leaders — as...2021-07-0746 min

Blended Family Breakthrough97. The Warning Signs Every Parent Needs to Know About Adolescent Addiction [with Richard Capriola]We all want to keep our kids safe. We want to protect them from the dangers of our world.But the reality is that every child from every background and in every community is at risk of experimenting with drugs and alcohol and even developing an addiction……and the warning signs of addictive behavior can sometimes be hard to spot.We personally know the shock, disappointment, anger and heartbreak that comes when a child turns to drugs and alcohol. Our daughter experienced an extended season of using. She was simply trying to fit in with...2021-06-2257 min

You Are The BrandAvoid These SEO Mistakes (Especially If You Do NOT Have A Big Audience) with Robby FowlerTruthfully, I haven't paid much attention to SEO (search engine optimization) over the years. My thinking was that my site would never get enough traffic to really warrant playing the SEO game. I could not have been more wrong. Robby Fowler joins me today and together we are going to unpack how we are trying to fix my SEO. The bottom line is that Google doesn't know which "Mike Kim" I am, and when Google is confused then I put myself in a position to confuse people who search for me. Tune in and you'll...2021-06-1636 min

You Are The Brand5 Reasons Why I'm Ferociously Committed to YouTube in 2021 and BeyondIt was an incredible feeling to finally hold my book in my hands, and in today's episode I share a recording I made just minutes after receiving my shipment of books. I hope it inspires you to keep going, no matter what endeavor you are on. One of the new endeavors I'm on is YouTube, and I am 100% committed to being strategic and intentional on this channel for five reasons: Lazy re-purposing of content does not work in today's world I want to be "searchable" and YouTube is the best way to make that happen. I...2021-06-0229 min

You Are The BrandHow I'm Writing the Press Releases, Press Kits, and Media Bios For My Book LaunchThis week I've been working on various press releases, my book press kit, and my new media bio, which you can read below. On Episode 61, I did an episode on bios that supercharge your podcast interviews and guest posts, but the media bio has to be a bit more upfront. Here's the media bio I plan to use, which is going to be heavy on credentials. Mike Kim Media Bio: Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and creators who want to create impact with their ideas and get...2021-05-1226 min

Blended Family Breakthrough91. Is your husband's hostile ex-wife invading your life, stealing your joy and confidence?Most of us want to get along well with the Ex, but unfortunately the story we hear more about is that difficult Ex.You know — that high conflict Ex that leaves you emotionally exhausted. It might feel like your spouse's Ex has way too much power over your home and your life! And when your husband's Ex-Wife (or maybe it's your wife's Ex-husband) is invading your home — you might be tempted to fight back……but there's a better way to respond to a hostile Ex.In this episode you'll discover practical steps for...2021-05-1150 min

Blended Family Breakthrough87. Mike and Annika Chat About Her Experience Growing Up in Our HomeIn this unique episode you'll get to listen in on a candid conversation between me (Mike) and my step-daughter, Annika.We wanted to understand more about what it was like for Annika growing up in our blended family — so, I asked her to simply be open and honest as she answered some tough and insightful questions.Simple questions like:As a step-parent, what do you think I did well?What do you wish I would've done differently? The answers she gave kind of surprised me and they might surprise you too.Ann...2021-04-131h 06

You Are The BrandHow To Take Charge Of Your Creative Battles with Mike BrennanMike Brennan is a creator and communicator who tells stories on both pages and stages. His childhood dream was to be a cartoon, but when that didn’t work out, he became the next best thing: an artist. Mike’s specialty is helping artists and other creatives develop a daily creative habit. He models this by being a consistent creative himself—Mike sketches almost every day by stealing time in the ordinary moments of life. In our conversation, he gives us some direct, hard-hitting advice on motivation. Creative battles are a real thing and I’m sure you’ve been throu...2021-04-0728 min

Blended Family Breakthrough83. 4 Everyday Favoritism Traps That Dishearten Kids in a Blended FamilyFavoritism is kind of a "yucky" word in families — but the truth is favoritism can pop up in some unexpected ways in just about any family. And blending families can be particularly susceptible. When unintended favoritism creeps in, it can wreak havoc and do long-term damage to relationships.The first step to protecting your blended family from this kind of enemy is to understand all the ways that subtle favoritism can sneak into your unique situation.In this episode you'll discover four specific, everyday areas where many couples tend to have blind spots arou...2021-03-1644 min

Blended Family Breakthrough80. From "Mostly Miserable" to "More In Love" — One Couple's Inspiring Transformation [with Wes & Jennie]Blended family marriage is unique and it takes intentional effort to stay connected and communicate well. That is especially true when the typical stressors, pressures and disagreements hit.There seem to be these times along the way when we simply don't know how to handle the unique dynamics or manage conflict well. And if we don't intentionally do something about it, it can be detrimental to our marriage — and our entire blended family. We know about these kinds of challenges first hand and so do our clients Wes and Jennie. They've experienced more than their fair s...2021-02-2338 min

Blended Family Breakthrough79. 4 Conflict Communication Patterns that are Hurtful and Toxic to Your RelationshipEvery couple has conflict. That's a simple reality we should all expect — especially for those of us who live each day in the challenges of blended family dynamics.But one thing that's not so simple, is fully understanding the unhealthy ways most of us tend to react when conflict hits. It's tough to identify exactly how to avoid those toxic reactions that many of us have. And left unchecked, they can lead to damaging our relationship and long-term unresolved issues. In this episode, we'll uncover four communication patterns that often...2021-02-1638 min

Blended Family Breakthrough78. Cultivating More Passion, Intimacy and Commitment in Your MarriageEvery relationship starts with attraction and some passion. And true intimacy grows as we get to know and discover each other. And then we make the decision to commit ourselves exclusively to each other through saying our "I do's".But this is just the beginning of building a lifelong love. As time goes by challenges of blending set in, life gets busy and stressful. It's common for passion, intimacy and commitment to slowly subside. And while it's unrealistic to expect that you'll maintain the same sizzling level of passion, or the deep connection of in...2021-02-0941 min

Daily Mike DropEmbracing your individuality (with Mike Kim)After having his creativity and personality stifled for most of his life, Mike Kim left his job to pursue his passion of comedy and has found himself a much happier man since. This episode is packed with incredible life lessons and dating advice that almost anyone can find relatable. (Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts.) Follow Mike on social media at @mikekimcomedy and listen to his podcast @TheSetBreaker on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and YouTube. 2:05: Mike Kim joins the show 4:11: Leaving a “miserable” job to pursue comedy 9:04: Overcoming suic...2020-07-3057 min

You Are The BrandBYP 150 - 5 Things I've Learned From Doing This ShowIn this episode of the Brand You Podcast, I share 5 things I've learned from doing 150 episodes of this show in hopes that these insights will inspire you to keep taking action to build your personal brand business. You'll discover: Why doing this podcast has been one of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my career Why it's never too early to share your stage How I created my 7P framework while doing this show The personal reason why I took such a long time off from the podcast The year-by-year things I did since 2013...2018-09-1321 min

Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for MissionariesWelcome to the Fully Funded Podcast with Mike Kim & Mary ValloniWelcome to the very first episode of the new Fully Funded Podcast! This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and raise more support, using best-practices in professional fundraising and marketing. Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF) Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here Meet Your Hosts, Mike Kim and Mary Valloni: Mike Kim: "...2017-12-1907 min

You Are The BrandBYP 119 - These 7 Principles of Essentialism Transformed My LifeI, Mike Kim, am an opportunity junkie. While leveraging opportunities has contributed greatly to my success, it's become really apparent that I need a different approach to business and life. These 7 principles from Greg McKeown's book Essentialism have helped me make difficult decisions in the past few weeks: 1. We can make one-time decisions that make a thousand future decisions so we don’t exhaust ourselves asking the same questions again and again. 2. Be aware of decision fatigue: the more choices we are forced to make, the more the quality of our decisions deteriorates. 3...2017-05-3022 min