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CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.coIAM2354 - Business Coach and Speaker Helps Entrepreneurs Position Themselves To Be Part of The ConversationSilva Harapetian is a seasoned media consultant, business coach, author, and speaker. Silva's extensive 20-year career as a television journalist for major networks like NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox has equipped her with unique insights into storytelling and its impact on business growth.
She is a television personality and media expert who was featured in online and print magazines as well as television and radio shows internationally and nationally including NBC's The Today Show, the Kathie Lee and Hoda, and syndicated talk show The Nate Berkus Show.
Silva emphasizes the importance of human connection in marketing, saying that effective marketing sh...2025-01-2217 min
Trauma UndoneOvercoming Trauma & Finding Self w/ Silva HarapetianNatasha June sits down with the extraordinary Silva Harapetian to uncover her inspiring journey of resilience and healing. Born and raised in war-torn Iran, Silva's childhood was shaped by trauma, uncertainty, and the struggle for survival. From escaping to Germany to overcoming language barriers and excelling academically in the U.S.,Silva’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Together, Natasha and Silva explore the impact of generational trauma, the importance of mental health, and the transformative power of trusting one's instincts. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone on a path of...2025-01-1647 min
#RolandMartinUnfilteredP. Moses Charges Dropped, Miss. Voting Lawsuit, Toyota's PAC Money, CBS Discrimination Lawsuit4.25.22 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: P. Moses Charges Dropped, Miss. Voting Lawsuit, Toyota's PAC Money, CBS Discrimination Lawsuit
The Black Lives Matter activist unlawfully convicted of illegal voter registration in 2019 will not face another trial. Memphis prosecutors have dropped the charges. P. Moses and her attorney will join us tonight.
A lawsuit claiming the new Mississippi voting districts to Supreme Court justices will deny Black voters an equal chance to participate in the political process. One of the attorneys from the ACLU of Mississippi is here to explain.
Last year, Toyota promised to stop making contributions to t...2022-04-262h 19
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 27 - Narbe Mansourian: How a Middle School Teacher Became a 11 Time World Bench Press ChampionNarbe Mansourian is a father of two and a proud teacher to 5th and 6th graders. In college, h discovered what he calls a “God-given talent.” Since then, this 5’6” 147-pound father holds a world record for benching 392 pounds. In this episode, Silva Harapetian talks to Narbe about his childhood, how he uses the adversities in his life as fuel and how he hopes to be an example of what it means to live intentionally.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1839 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 26 - Aron Bender: Why One Man Who Lost His Wife to Cancer Says Getting Fired Was the Greatest GiftJust two months after getting fired from KFI Radio, Aron Bender and his family received devastating news. His wife’s cancer had returned, this time it would take her life.Silva Harapetian talks to Aron Bender about how he and his family fought cancer. How his two young daughters have been coping and why he calls the experience the greatest gift he’s ever been given.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1839 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 25 - Mariya Palanjian: Necessity Is Mother of Invention: How One Woman Has Built Multiple Businesses Based on Her Own NeedsMariya Palanjian is a serial entrepreneur. Her passion for entrepreneurship began with her dad in Armenia. She remembers as a six-year-old telling everyone she would someday be a business owner.Silva Harapetian speaks with Mariya, the CEO of a successful advertising business, and the co-founder of a health & wellness company.They talk about business, how to pivot from online to offline, the power of marketing and storytelling in the success of startups.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1839 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 24 - Nika Nour: Equity and Equality in the Game Development IndustryThe gaming industry is a 160 Billion dollar industry, larger than the music industry. It is also an industry where women, minorities, women, and people of color have historically been underrepresented. Only 41% of women work in the gaming industry.One woman is on a mission to change the landscape. Nika Nour, an Iranian woman from California is leading the charge as the CEO of the International Game Developers Association where she is a leading voice for diversity, inclusion in the video gaming industry.Silva Harapetian speaks to Nika Nour about being bullied after 911. How gaming saved...2021-08-1836 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 23 - Lori Lizarraga: Breaking The Culture of Silence: How One Woman's Fight For Inclusion Shattered The Status QuoWe have been hearing and talking a lot about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past year -- particularly in the media.However — when those issues are being talked about — we must stop and ask ourselves — who is presenting those issues to the public and who is represented in the stories that are told.Lori Lizarraga is a former Denver journalist. She claims company-wide guidelines toward covering immigrants and immigration issues were discriminatory. She says it discouraged Latina reporters from covering issues within those communities.She says, for two years, she and her collea...2021-08-1839 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 22 - Maki Hsieh: Stop Asian Hate - Conversations Advances Equity, Excellence and EqualityAnti-Asian violence and open acts of hate against Asians of all nationalities continue to escalate in America and worldwide.68% of Asian hate crime victims are women.Silva Harapetian speaks to Maki Hsieh, the CEO of Asian Hall of Fame, about advancing equity, excellence, and equality and why we must increase the severity of hate crime penalties and allow prosecutors to seek harsher punishments.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1837 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 21 - Ann Keil-Dux: How A Woman Transformed Her Life and Career After Catastrophic News“What if I die.”“What if I’m sick.”“What if he doesn’t want to marry me?”When a former Emmy-winning journalist was diagnosed with stage one cancer in her face her life changed forever.Silva Harapetian speaks Ann Keil-Dux about the life-changing decisions she had to make and how she has taken the health crisis to build a whole new life and career.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1842 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 20 - Aaron Rentfrew: How to Breakthrough Hopelessness and Change Your LifeAaron Rentfrew is on a mission to help people reach their full potential and achieve their ideal life and live on purpose.Rentfrew is the author of “Turning Point.” He is a recovering addict who once tried to take his own life. Today, he is healthy, happy, and fulfilling his mission as an adventure coach.In this week’s episode, Rentfrew speaks to Silva Harapetian about how he turned a life that was unfulfilling and stressful into a mission to help others succeed in business and in life.--- Send in a voice message: https...2021-08-1839 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 19 - Jasmine Minor: How Journalist Became the Story - Everything We Can’t SayEverything We Can’t Say is a new series where Black journalists and journalists of color get raw and real about what the public doesn’t see happen at their jobs at the organizations for which they work and the things they deal with while reporting. Founder Jasmine Minor spoke to Silva Harapetian about why she started the project and why she believes this project will change the life of journalists and make an impact in the communities in which they work.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1837 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 18 - Jubril Agoro: How a College Drop Out Turned Digital Marketer Makes $15 Million Traveling the WorldAt a time when unemployment numbers are soaring, one man is busier than ever. Jubril Agoro credits his success to life lessons he learned early on as an entrepreneur.Silva Harapetian talks to him about how he went from being homeless to building a 15 million dollar digital marketing empire.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2021-08-1852 min
The Aron Bender PodcastSilva Harapetian: Journalist, Storyteller, EntrepreneurAron Bender talks with journalist and entrepreneur Silva Harapetian. She was born in Iran. Her family fled that country for Germany when she was 12, and a few years later moved to the United States. I’ve known Silva for 20 years now, since we worked together at KMPH NewsRadio in Fresno. She’s since worked in several markets, including Austin, Detroit and Miami. In this episode we talk about the importance of mental health and self care — especially as a journalist, a woman, a person of color. We also discuss life in war-torn Iran, adjusting to a relatively brief stay in Ger...2021-05-181h 37
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 17 - How a High School Dropout Went From Sleeping on His Sister's Couch to Making MillionsLewis Howes lives the American dream.
Howes is an online marketing expert, sought-after business coach, and a globally recognized speaker.
His podcast, The School of Greatness has more than 10 million downloads. He interviews influential people like Arianna Huffington, Kobe Bryant, Tom Bilyeu, Gabrielle Reece, Jay Shetty, and many more.
Howes is a New York Times Best Seller of the book The School of Greatness. He is also the author of the Mask of Masculinity.
In this episode, we talk about the step-by-step process he used to turn his...2021-01-1226 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 16 - Reporting From The Front Line: Independent Correspondent Speaks on WarA conversation with independent war correspondent Emile Ghessen who was on the front lines in Nagorno-Karabakh.
His posts and stories on social media have been a window into the situation on the ground in the region. On September 27, 2020, Azerbaijan launched an unprovoked attack against Nagorno-Karabakh. Ghessen arrived in the region on October 12 and has since been posting pictures and photos about the ongoing war.
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Ghessen is a former Royal Marine. He has served in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is also an independent documentary maker.
Follow him...2020-10-2400 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 15 - War: Feelings and EmotionsWar is always a humanitarian crisis. The innocent victims caught in the middle of two countries, parties, entities fighting are always the ones that suffer the most.
Most recently, the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, land between Armenia and Azerbaijan has resurfaced complicated feelings for those who live there and millions in the diaspora.
Armenians in the diaspora are feeling helpless and stressed as International powers have not stepped in to intervene in the conflict.
Many reports feeling a sense of guilt and an intense desire to do more. ...2020-10-2300 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 14 - How to Overcome Loss and Grief: Lessons from a Grieving MomThere is no pain greater than a mother's pain who has lost a child.
This is the story of one woman who endured excruciating pain and her journey from the depths of grief to moments of joy eventually arriving at a life of happiness.
Her advice and processes to overcome loss and grief are timely as with the global health crisis we are all feeling a sense of loss in one way or another.
Watch the interview.
The pandemic and the stay-home orders have isolated us from...2020-10-0700 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 13 - How to manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in crisis.Most real wisdom comes through hardship when we are forced to say, what are we going to do now?
But, wisdom is easy to talk about in hindsight. When you are in the midst of any crisis it can feel like chaos.
Alfred A. Edmond Jr. is a widely recognized expert on business and economic trends, entrepreneurship, personal finance, leadership development, and healthy relationships. He says, knowing how to manage one’s mindset, thoughts and beliefs can make a significant impact on how we come out on the other side of any crisis. &nb...2020-09-2339 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 12 - How Important is The Immigrant Vote in ElectionsNaturalized citizens make up a record one-in-ten US eligible voters in 2020, according to the Pew Research Center. However, while immigrant voters have grown in numbers since 2000 -- up 93% -- their voter turnout rates in presidential general elections have lagged those of U.S.-born voters.
In this episode, Silva Harapetian speaks with Elen Asatryan, a community activist, advocate for human and civil rights, and a member of the Los Angeles County Voter Outreach Committee.
Watch the interview here...
They discuss the importance of making sure all voters have equal access to the...2020-09-1238 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 11 - How to Build a Community and Pandemic Proof Your FutureBuilding Community: How One Organization is Helping The Youth “Pandemic Proof” Their Future
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The pandemic experience has led to a renewed appreciation for the community. We’ve experienced loss in this time -- many have been mourning and grieving in isolation.
But, the continued push to communicate that “we are in this together,” has created what seems to be a shift from our individualistic philosophy and lifestyles to more collective and community-based engagement.
Community is built by showing up, time, and time again something many of us...2020-09-0641 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 10 - Sports and Social Justice: NBA Boycotts Lead to Athletes World Wide Taking a Stand and Demanding ChangeIn the wake of a Black man named Jacob Black being shot seven times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, The Milwaukee Bucks’ players collectively decided to take the league’s most extreme action and not to play the first-round, Game 5 matchup against the Orlando Magic.
That led a number of NBA playoff games to be postponed, LeBron James, other players, and coaches showing support demanding action and change. The move led to a series of global protests across professional sports, with the WNBA canceling games and three MLB games getting postponed.
Th...2020-08-3040 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowBONUS - Everybody Has a Story. What's Yours?ORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY STORIES: Everybody Has a Story, What’s Yours?
By: Silva Harapetian
We are digging deep into our archives featuring some past stories that have touched our hearts and mind. We hope you enjoy it.
Story 1: How to Overcome Grief: William the Veteran
William saved his neighbor during a chaotic standoff. The woman’s mentally ill son had taken his parents hostage at knifepoint and was refusing to let them go. William, a veteran, a neighbor across the street, saw an opportunity and jumped into action pulling the woman out of the garage.
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The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 9 | How to Survive Anxiety and Stress Triggered by TraumaHow to Survive Anxiety and Stress Triggered by Trauma. For one specific population, managing stress, trauma, and triggers is a lot more challenging during the Covid19 crisis. The virus, the response, and the subsequent stay-at-home orders are having unintended consequences around the world.
In immigrant communities, there have been a growing number of reports about feelings of anxiety and stress. Thousands of people displaced from their home traumatized by war and conflict are reliving their past.
The current health crisis and the subsequent isolation is triggering a heightened sense of instability and fear...2020-08-1645 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 8 | Arielle Loren - 100K IncubatorFunding a Small Business.
Silva Harapetian explores how one woman is helping other business owners find funding to grow and scale their businesses.
The pandemic, the protests, and conversation around systemic racism has raised even more questions about economic equality and progress.
It is imperative that we have conversations about the real economic challenges black, brown, and minority communities face today and have faced for decades.
It’s time to talk about ownership, control, and how to build generational wealth.
In an interview with Ar...2020-08-0629 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 7 | How One Woman Finds Happiness Everyday Nancy, a Cuban woman finds happiness everyday despite what circumstances stands in her way.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2020-08-0506 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 6 | How to Stay PositiveEveryone has a story! Shawn, an Uber driver and a realtor working to create a better life for him and his new wife. After a rough few years, struggling with depression, a suicide attempt and failure, Shawn shared with me how he stays positive even when things get tough.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2020-08-0507 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 4 | How to overcome Stress AddictionHow to overcome stress addiction is a subject many of us never even think about because...well why would we? Most of us don't consider the time we spend on the non-stop speedy treadmill stressful let alone addictive. We justify it as our way of achieving success, being productive, showing up constantly no matter what, and being reliable. It's not until something drastic happens to us when we are shaken to the core that we realize perhaps we need to reconsider the definition of stress and stress addiction. I came to understand that I too was...2020-08-0508 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 5 | How to Wait for LoveHow to Find Love. One couple waited 10 years to be together. Their story is an inspiration to anyone looking for love, respect, and partnership.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2020-08-0306 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 3 | How to Do What You LoveOn Big Pine Key island in south fl, there is bar called the No Name Pub. the world Renowned tourist attraction is known for having its walls covered with $1 bills. For more than three decades, visitors have left personalized messages written on $1 bills that they staple on every open surface of the bar. The employees don't consider what they do a job but it's what they love; Meeting new people, sharing stories and being part of history.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silva-harapetian/message2020-07-2304 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 2 | How to Get Over Loss and GriefHow to get over loss and grief: lessons from a man who has lost almost everyone he has loved. William is a war veteran who watched his brothers in combat get killed. The loss he has felt in his life is sometimes too much. The loss he has felt in his life is sometimes too much. He struggles to find answers to life's most difficult questions. "Why me?" He asks. He relies on his faith to get through the day. The tattoo of the word "believe" on his arm is...2020-07-2207 min
The Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 1 | How to hustle in business and lifeHow to hustle in business in life.
Silva Harapetian believes Hustle is a state of mind. As an immigrant who escaped war, religions, and political persecution, I have always been actually aware of the opportunities that I've been afforded in this country. (Context is important here) Being raised by parents who gave up everything they had ever known, everything they worked for, their home, their way of life, and their friends and etc...to give me and my sisters a chance at a better life, I've felt it my responsibility to make the most...2020-07-2055 minThe Silva Harapetian ShowEpisode 1 PromoPromotional for Episode 1 with John Henry airing Sunday July 12th, 2020
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Authoring LifeCutting Through The Noise Of Misinformation And Creating Your E.P.I.C. Story With Silva HarapetianThere is a rampant of misinformation running wild out there, especially on social media, even now at a time when we all need accurate information the most. Avoid falling trap into these fake news and information by putting your critical thinking caps. Take the advice and wisdom of a journalist in this great episode. Alicia […]2020-06-2500 minAuthoring LifeCutting Through The Noise Of Misinformation And Creating Your E.P.I.C. Story With Silva HarapetianThere is a rampant of misinformation running wild out there, especially on social media, even now at a time when we all need accurate information the most. Avoid falling trap into these fake news and information by putting your critical thinking caps. Take the advice and wisdom of a journalist in this great episode. Alicia Dunams sits down with Silva Harapetian—a motivational speaker, journalist, and author of Tell Your E.P.I.C. Story—to help us cut through the noise of wrong information and decipher the ones that truly deliver unbiased and reliable news. She takes us deeper...2020-06-2533 min
WiseNuts PodcastEP0049 Silva HarapetianSpecial Guest with the #WiseNuts tonight is Silva Harapetian!!
An Award Winning Journalist and Media Personality!! She also helps entrepreneurs amplify their impact in the world. Teaching them how to be storytellers and how to use their voice to broadcast their story, live a purposeful life and become a powerful influence in business.
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Significance Breeds SuccessDaniel Puder | Silva Harapetian | What is your story? | #podsessions #38—Follow Me Online Here:YouTube: http://youtube.com/danielpuderInstagram: http://instagram.com/danielpuderFacebook: http://facebook.com/danielpuderSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/daniepuderWebsite: http://danielpuder.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/danielpuderOfficial Website: http://danielpuder.com—Daniel is an advocate for education as a daily learner, while his vision is to create inspired, passionate, loving youth who are committed to lead significant and purpose driven lives! He is an author, professional speaker, and professional athlete, all of which play a key role in his unique approach to w...2019-03-0547 min