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The MYJO ExperienceFrom Creativity to Crusade: How Nikki James Zellner is Making a DifferenceEpisode N°8In this powerful episode of The MYJO Experience, Daniel Workman welcomes Nikki James Zellner, a dynamic advocate, entrepreneur, and storyteller.Nikki shares her journey from a creative upbringing to becoming a fierce advocate for safety and change after a life-changing event involving her children. She discusses the importance of resilience, advocacy, and how to turn personal challenges into actionable solutions.This episode dives into the intricacies of tackling systemic issues, building meaningful community impact, and finding purpose through adversity. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!🎧 Tune in now and get insp...2025-01-081h 12
Unleashing YOUR Great WorkGreat Work with an Authentic Voice with Nikki Zellner | UYGW077Nikki James Zellner is a content strategist who empowers all to use their personal experiences + authentic voices to express themselves, build their legacy brands, and change the world. A dual business owner with a background deeply rooted in community, marketing, and storytelling, she’s launched 15 lifestyle magazines, helped build the success of hundreds brands, and worked in front of and behind the scenes to share written and visual stories in a way that captivated audiences. She was awarded the 2022 Trailblazer of the Year award in the National Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards, and in her spare time, she fo...2023-11-2142 min
The Leadership Void PodcastEp. 148: Navy Military Spouse, Entrepreneur, and Safety Activist with Nikki James Zellner.In this podcast episode, we speak with Nikki James Zellner (Founder of Where Content Connects and CO Safe Schools) about her journey from journalism and corporate to entrepreneur and activist. Nikki shares her backstory of going from Alabama to being a Navy Military Spouse and becoming an Entrepreneur. She speaks about how her journalistic background helped her as a marketing expert and how it fueled her desire to become a business owner and how a family tragedy was turned into a law-changing event. Nikki gives us her leadership AHA moments, advice for emerging leaders, and how she strategizes around...2023-02-0833 min
Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth047: Season 3 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort Podcast with Gold Star Daughter, Veteran Spouse and Host Jen AmosHey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on the top of the show notes to keep you up-to-date with the show. Connect with Jen Amos and get bonus content when you subscribe to our private podcast show, Inside the Fort by US VetWealth, at http://insidethefort.com/Last Updated: September 2, 2024---047: Season 3 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort Podcast with Gold Star Daughter, Veteran Spouse and Host Jen AmosAlso available to watch on our new YouTube Channel now: https://youtu.be/_fgMgynreyc2020-10-1317 min
10 Minutes PlusLook for the OpportunitiesDO YOU THRIVE IN TIMES OF CHAOS?
Jaime Chapman, founder of Begin Within, published author and recipient of the #1 Military Spouse Owned Business Award talks to us today about keeping an eye on opportunities, even during crisis – whether you're faced with unexpected transition, suddenly working among family at home, or trying to ramp up or pivot a business as a business owner or freelancer.
She answers:
What tips do you have for folks facing unexpected career transition?
Should job seekers take on temporary projects when they don't have full time work or...2020-04-1641 min10 Minutes PlusThis is as Temporary as You Make It // Guest: Cara McCannJoining me in this episode is Cara McCann – a military spouse, web + copy freelancer and mom stationed in South Korea – with lots of INFO for us based on her overseas experience with #COVID-19!
Cara gets candid and answers for us:
- What was your initial impression of COVID-19 and how has that changed since the outbreak in S. Korea?
- What was the government response like in S. Korea and how did people react to it?
- What are some key differences you’ve seen between the re...2020-03-2749 min10 Minutes PlusExploring Montessori Parenting // Guest: Danielle HolmesChatting with Danielle Holmes today all about exploring purposeful and Montessori parenting. She's a military spouse and momma bear to the curious 2-year-old Bash. She generates resources for working moms and dads over on her Instagram.
She answers:
1. What exactly is Montessori?
2. How can you implement Montessori methods with dual working parents?
3. Any resources you recommend for folks looking to implement this should have on their must read list?
Mentioned in the show:
READ: The Montessori Toddler
READ: Montessori From the...2020-03-2643 min10 Minutes PlusGetting Started Created an Online Course // Guest: Gems CollinsJoining me today is Gems Collins – military spouse, project manager and consultant – and she's here to give us the goods on why now is a great time to get started creating an online course!
Gem will walk us through:
- A look into her journey from Britain to the US
- How can an online course create benefit and create an additional revenue stream
- How do you get started creating an online course – what do you need to think about first?
- How does an online course work exactly?2020-03-2525 min10 Minutes PlusIt's A Perfect Time to Podcast // Guest: Amanda HuffmanJoining me today is Amanda Huffman - and we're chatting all things podcasting!
Amanda is:
- an Air Force veteran
- founder of Airman to Mom blog
- author of Women of the Military, as well as writer for We Are the Mighty and Milspousefest
- host of Women of the Military podcast
She talks about:
- Her backstory on how she made the transition from military to blogging/freelance writing to podcasting
- How anyone can get into podcasting (and tips on how to do it)
...2020-03-2537 min10 Minutes PlusThe Power of Mindfulness in Uncertain Times // Guest: MaryBeth HylandJoining me today is MaryBeth Hyland – an international authority on values-based mindfulness at work, home and within.
MaryBeth, founder of SparkVision, answers:
1. Why is now the perfect time to get started doing mindfulness and values work for ourselves, our families and teams?
2. What roles do values and mindfulness play in our lives currently, and how can they help us move forward in these uncertain times?
3. What advice do you have for families and couples who are now sharing the same space for an undetermined length of time as it relates to ne...2020-03-2346 min10 Minutes PlusA Marriage Between Families and Education // Guest: Zoie HoffmanSo your kids are now 'distance learning' while you're working from home – but you're not a teacher, nor have you prepared for homeschooling ... NOW WHAT?!
Today's guest is Zoie Hoffman, owner of Hoffman Tutoring Group, a personalized virtual tutoring company specializing in K-8th age group. (She's also an active duty military spouse and momma-to-be of twins!)
Zoie answers:
1. What realistic expectations should parents have as it relates to 'learning from home' during the #Coronavirus closures?
2. What strategies and tips do you have for parents (and children) as it relates to da...2020-03-2236 min10 Minutes PlusIt's a Small World After All // Guest: Allison SpruillLive with Allison Spruill (a magical vacation planner and leader of 70+ MVP independent contractors) for this segment of '10 Minutes Plus' talking about travel plans, vacations + leadership in times of #Coronavirus
Allison answers:
- What recommendations do you have for people who have upcoming vacations, vacation plans currently scheduled and are unsure about how to move forward? What about those who've just had to cancel?
- What tips do you have for folks who are interested in taking advantage of the 'deals' that are currently being offered to book future vacations?
...2020-03-2238 min10 Minutes PlusWhen the System Wobbles // Guest: Andrea HuenerhoffAndrea Huehnerhoff is an urban homesteader who believes that the key to freedom is learning skills: and not necessarily the ones you'd get paid for.
In the wake of the Coronavirus, the fact that store shelves are empty is barely a blip on her radar – and it all started with her growing curiosity of organic tomatoes.
A seeker of knowledge, first-responder spouse and mom of three, she is a true community builder and lover of humanity – and shares her insights into what her road to self-sufficiency and sustainable living looks like.
Andrea answers:
...2020-03-2245 min10 Minutes PlusThe Deployment Curse is Real // Guest: Brianna BeninatiBrianna Beninati is a military spouse in Italy – on lockdown, in a 100% Italian speaking suburban village, solo-parenting an 18 month old, while her husband is deployed. She also runs her own interior design business, Based In Design, to boot.
In other words, Brianna is a BEAST. And one of the most beautiful humans I know.
In this episode, Brianna gives us the lowdown on:
1. What's life like where you're at in Italy (during the Coronavirus lockdown)?
2. What do you encourage folks to stock up on/what do you wish you'd gotten more of...2020-03-2238 min10 Minutes PlusJust Try to Keep On Moving // Guest: Erin WardHost Nikki James Zellner and Erin Ward (Realtor, HRVA Homes at Keller Williams Town Center), both based out of Virginia Beach, VA, chatting about the impact Coronavirus is having and will have on residential real estate.
Erin answers:
1. Is now a good time to buy/sell your house or property?
2. As someone in the know, what's coming down from the top that will protect homeowners during this event?
3. What is the current impact of the Coronavirus on military families + relocation?2020-03-2222 min