12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

As Australia's only leading High-Performance Somatic Coach with a lived background of having built and managed a $60 million business empire, Lezly Kaye brings unparalleled expertise to the realm of leadership and personal development. Her journey is marked by significant achievements and profound transformations, both in the business world and in personal realms.. Training with some of the most prestigious teachers and organisations in the world, Lezly is not only accomplished in business acumen, she has also studied under some of the best sex, love, and relationship coaches. She weaves this through her work, and her capacity to hold her clients in all of their expressions is amplified by this lived experience in both high-level business strategy and life and relationship advancement. Today, she is dedicated to helping high-achieving women who feel stuck between the demands of their professional success and personal fulfillment. Her approach goes beyond traditional coaching, integrating somatic practices tha

Shirah Chante is an artist, poet, writer, and musician dedicated to healing hearts through the arts. Based in Los Angeles, she is preparing to launch a speaking tour and release her debut single, Israel Became a State, followed by an EP. A longtime songwriter, she is now stepping into music production to share her work on streaming platforms. Passionate about fostering peace and understanding, Shirah uses her creative talents to inspire and uplift. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirahchante/ 

Mukesh Bajaj is a visionary and purpose-driven founder of NexZen Accounting and a Lead Fulfilment Coach with over 20 years of experience across various industries. In 2011, Mukesh started his own accounting company to address three significant issues in the industry: The high failure rate of standalone small and medium businesses. The lack of wealth or cash flow for business owners at retirement age. The focus of accountants on compliance and reporting instead of proactively guiding business owners to create sustainable and profitable businesses. Mukesh has successfully solved these problems for his clients and is now taking his quest a step further. Inspired by the vision of having a computer on every desk and in every home, Mukesh's vision is for every human to achieve financial freedom and live a fulfilled life. His mission is to guide 15,100 people towards achieving this goal. Even if he were to leave this world before completing his mission, he would find fulfillment in knowing that he lived every moment

Jane Ubell-Meyer is the founder of Bedside Reading, a luxury literary amenity that places books in prestigious hotels, including the Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont, Conrad, Taj Hotels, and Kimpton. Over the past year, she has expanded Bedside Reading’s offerings to include audiobooks, eBooks, guided meditations, author-hosted podcasts, and magazines, enhancing the in-room experience for hotel guests. An accomplished media professional, Jane recently authored her debut book, From Wanting to Having It, which became a #1 Amazon bestseller. Prior to Bedside Reading, she enjoyed a successful career as a television and film producer with credits on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and WSJ-TV. Her film production portfolio includes notable titles such as Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean, Sioux City, and Precious Find. Jane Ubell-Meyer | Founder http://bedsidereading.com Bedside Reading

ART: Since last being featured on 12 min convos, Kim has released 4 more volumes of her ongoing sci fi comic saga E.T. Girl and a witty, superhero satire comic called Justin Time. socials: https://linktr.ee/Theplanetsdreamer youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5kB7QzXxDYu4cIUoNvQNQ?sub_confirmation=1 shop comics: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AKimberly+Kotschi&s=relevancerank&text=Kimberly+Kotschi&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 webtoons:https://m.webtoons.com/en/challenge/et-girl/list?title_no=163839&page=1&webtoon-platform-redirect=true instagram: https://instagram.com/theplanetsdreamer Justin Time: https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Time-Kim-Kotschi/dp/B0C1JBJJG9 MUSIC: Somber Mercy: In the musical scene since 2019, Somber Mercy, the Palm Bay-based songstress and seamstress, stitches together lyrical stories and outfits. Her tunes explore the intriguing territories of nondual awareness, mental health, and mysticism. website: www.sombermercy.com socials: Instagram: h

USA Today Best-selling author MaryAnn Clarke is a Chatelaine Grand Prize winner and Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist for The Art of Enchantment, first in the Life is a Journey series about young women on journeys abroad who discover themselves and fall in love while getting embroiled in someone else’s problems. Her Having it All series is about professional women struggling to balance the challenge and fulfillment of their careers with their search for identity, love, family and home. The first book in her newest small town steamy romance series, The Reporter’s UNLIKELY Reunion, won runner up in the 2024 Indie Writer’s Project Contest. Always eager to fill blank pages and empty canvases with ideas swirling in her head, MaryAnn set out to write emotionally engaging stories that walk a tight rope between intelligent Women’s Fiction and heart-warming Romance. A polymath who studied Fine Arts, Urbanism, Architecture and Gerontology at university on both coasts of Canada, she turned to her first love, wri

Ed Roman is an award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and storyteller known for his genre-blending music and thought-provoking lyrics. Based in Ontario, Canada, Ed is deeply connected to his roots while constantly exploring new creative landscapes. His passion for language, rhythm, and storytelling shapes his unique artistic expression. In addition to music, he delves into filmmaking and the power of words, finding deeper meaning in how language influences perception. With a keen sense of curiosity and a love for evolving ideas, Ed continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Previous Episode 2591 (2019)

Demetrice Lashon Bruno, is an Indiana native and mother of three sons, who furthered her studies to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Minor in Psychology and Experience Design from the University of Indianapolis. Her entrepreneurial spirit, come with over twenty years, working in both the for profit and nonprofits sectors which spawned her into a for profit business “TV Greetings 53,” to develop an App, “E Biz Card Live,” Business Consulting for colleagues and CEO and Founder of a ten year nonprofit organization “Redemption Outreach Services Inc (ROSI)” whose mission is to enrich communities, equip nd empower return citizens, at risk youths, and the foster care aged out population, with a special concentration on women and young girls that promote healthy lifestyles, youth empowerment, protection of children and sex trafficking prevention and intervention . Her organization infuses success fundamentals that teach the value of accountability and self-sustainability and sits its organizational str

Chrystal Rae's life transformed after a miraculous near-death experience that propelled her small red jeep over an 80-foot cliff and plunged her into a world beyond ordinary perception. In this out-of-body journey, Chrystal encountered the boundless, radiant truth that love is all that matters—an insight that became her guiding mission. Immersed in this revelation, Chrystal Rae embarked on a journey unlike any other, dedicated to sharing the profound wisdom she was entrusted with: Love is all that matters. Driven by this powerful calling, she pursued a Bachelor of Arts and Humanities in Literary Studies, graduating with the distinction of Cum Laude. During this time, her soul poured into poetry, capturing both her inner landscapes and universal truths. Her work garnered her the esteemed title of "Poet of the Year" for three consecutive years, establishing her as a voice that resonates deeply with those seeking meaning and connection. Following her academic journey, Chrystal Rae created spaces for holistic tra

I have evolved. Changed. Adapted. My focus is on health, wellness and capacity. I  have become more specialized as a business  consultant and mentor to business people  and entrepreneurs. Skillsets acquired with combination of corporate, entrepreneurship and academic knowledge gives over 30years of operational and problem solving savvy. Developed Consultancy programs for businesses and have had some success with showing how to commercialize, improve and navigate business challenges. 3 + years ago started mentoring with YBTT - Volunteerism has always been  important  to me. Have worked with 2 groups of women in Guyana in  Accelerate Her program 1 & 2. Coming out of this decided to continued to offer Services  through my Consultancy Programes - namely CASE commercial action  strategy execution. GTM  - Get That/The/Their  Money. This is the focus on how you can build and scale your business. Clients are international. 80% of business has been  virtual. Favorite color is orange... Love veggies more now. Still

Tash Doherty is a British-Irish-American writer and author. She is the creator of Misseducated, a blog and podcast about unlearning and the female experience. She started writing her first novel, These Perfectly Careless Things, when she was 14 years old and self-published the book in September 2023 (finally achieving her childhood dream). These Perfectly Careless Things is a spicy, coming-of-age Young Adult novel set in London. Tash has also gone viral on TikTok for over-sharing her birth control experience. ‍ Tash graduated from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Business Analytics and Management. In other lives, she worked in analytics at Postmates and Vox Media and still does corporate consulting to pay them pesky bills. She lives in Mexico City. Links to My Work Misseducated Substack These Perfectly Careless Things Novel - Amazon Tash Doherty's Website

Corey Poirier is a 5 time TEDx Speaker, the founder of bLU Talks, a Wall Street Journal / USA Today Bestselling Author, a 2022 Success Magazine Emerging Entrepreneur. He is also the host the popular Let's Do Influencing Show who has spoken on-site at events at Harvard, Columbia, Oxford, Stanford, UCLA, Cambridge, UCLA and Microsoft. A columnist with Entrepreneur and Forbes magazine, he has featured in/on CBS, CTV, NBC, ABC, is a Forbes Coaches Council member, and is one of the few leaders featured four times on the popular Entrepreneur on Fire show. He has also interviewed over 7,500 of the world's top leaders. https://www.thisisthebook.com/book-optin Previous Episode 2698 (2020) Previous Episode 106 (2016)  

German based Trinidadian who loves to have conversations and get to know the stories of the people around him. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-pounder-612000144/

Tom Corley is CPA, CFP, holds a Master's Degree in Taxation and is a bestselling/award-winning author. His books include: Rich Habits, Rich Kids, Change Your Habits Change Your Life, Rich Habits Poor Habits, Effort-Less Wealth - Smart Money Habits at Every Stage of Your Life and Rich Habits Wealth Academy. Tom has appeared on or in CBS Evening News, The Dave Ramsey Radio Show, CNN, MSN Money, USA Today, The Huffington Post, SUCCESS Magazine, Money Magazine, and many other media outlets and podcasts in the U.S. and 27 other countries. Tom is a frequent contributor to Business Insider, CNBC and Entrepreneur Magazine. Amazon Bestselling Author Rich Habits Institute | Cerefice & Company CPAs RICH HABITS WEBSITE CBS Interview  Dave Ramsey Interview Business Insider Profile/Articles CNBC Profile/Articles SUCCESS Magazine Profile SUCCESS Magazine Speakers Bureau Profile Entrepreneur Magazine Profile Previous Episode 2471 (2019) Previous Episode 329 (2016)

Jenn Francis is the producer and host of two podcasts: SoloMoms! Talk and Tools of the Podcast Trade. She began her broadcasting journey in 2014 when she started an online radio station to encourage single moms. Jenn was recently nominated as a Featured Podcaster on http://www.ihaveapodcast.com As a member of Podcasters Paradise, she mentored the host of The Prison Post before he started the show. She now mentors aspiring podcasters while continuing to hone her craft through her MeetUp group. In addition to her MeetUp Group, Jenn publishes Nonprofit Podcasting, a monthly newsletter for nonprofits who want to start a podcast. She also created The PodCubator (podcast incubator), where aspiring podcasters can learn about the tools and strategies used in podcasting. She's responsible for the production of her podcasts from conception to broadcast, Mentoring is her superpower: whether it's the solo mom of teens and young adults or fellow podcasters, Jenn enjoys helping people achieve their goals. Jenn loves to tra

Christian Höferle is a German native and has been living in the United States of America since 2004, where he operates the cultural consulting and training firm The Culture Mastery, LLC. He studied at the University of Passau, Germany, where he majored in Political Science. Christian is a cross-cultural consultant and trainer, certified to facilitate with GlobeSmart Profile, Inclusive Behaviors Inventory, Country Navigator, CodeBreaker BANK, and Cultural Detective. He is also an NLP Master, as well as a certified Coach, Mentor, and Mastermind Facilitator. German by birth, American by choice, and Bavarian at heart, Christian is a champion of ICE-Q, a fan of building bridges - across people and cultures - and not enthusiastic about walls. Before moving to the U.S., Christian worked in various leadership functions for several international companies like Entertainment Media, Bertelsmann and Viacom. Since 2008, Christian has been working as a cross-cultural business consultant for multinational companies. His tra

Kim Speed is a brand visibility expert, business mentor, speaker, recipient of the Most Influential Business Woman in Brand Development and Amazon best-selling author of Branding on a Shoestring. How to recreate your small business identity and increase sales results in 83 days or less. During her years in the corporate world Kim worked in advertising as a Creative Director for some of the biggest global brands including Coca-Cola, TD Bank, Ford and Molson Coors. After leaving the world of advertising, Kim started her own business, Purple Moon Creative, Brand and Marketing Boutique, where she helps budding and building entrepreneurs courageously step into their own spotlight to create brands that stand out and attract clients. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimspeed/ https://www.facebook.com/BrandVisibilityExpert https://www.instagram.com/brandvisibilityexpert/ Previous Episode 2782 (2020) Previous Episode 1154 (2017)

T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, lives by the Toni Payne quote: "I rather be living my truth happily than living a lie miserably." She draws from her story of recovery to provide hope and dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide in the Black community. At her core, T-Kea is a creative social entrepreneur and a dedicated mental health advocate. As the executive director and co-founder of Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), T-Kea leads strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder relations to advance the organization's mission to reduce suicide rates and increase mental health awareness among Black individuals. Additionally, she is the founder of the Mental Health Empowerment Agency, a consulting firm that specializes in strategic communications, training and workshops, and program management in mental health. A resilient suicide attempt survivor, T-Kea is celebrated as a transformational speaker, mental wellness training consultant, author, health communications expert, certified pee

Lori Harris, MBA, ICF PCC, and CPM, is a Co-Founder and Partner of Harris Whitesell Consulting LLC (HWC) a certified SBA women-owned, Human Resources Talent Management global consulting firm. HWC recently launched a subsidiary company, RYW Ventures LLC., dedicated to the development of Remarkable Young Women©. Lori honors mastery. She enables businesses, companies, and organizations to maximize excellence, organizational effectiveness, and success! Her guiding principles and core values are founded on trust, humility, integrity, and results. Her unique promise of value: "I am committed to helping leaders, teams, and employees become more successful, realize their full potential, and develop organizational health and vitality utilizing science-based and proven organizational and human resource methods, theories, and concepts that achieve results through progress." Throughout her career, Lori has been honored for her excellence in creating value, growth, and opportunity, with special recognition and honor from:

Stefani Zimmerman is a strategic communications professional with over 20 years of experience in government relations, advocacy, and thought leadership. As Sales and Marketing Director at a gov tech company, she drives impactful recognition for the company's innovative solutions in property tax assessment and collection. Stefani collaborates closely with state and local leaders to align the company's data-driven solutions with public sector priorities, improving outcomes and operational efficiency. Her role encompasses building key relationships and positioning the brand as a trusted thought leader in digital transformation for local governments. Stefani is also a mom of twin girls, a member of the UNDP's Roster of Communication Experts in Sub-Saharan Africa and a 2018 recipient of HoneyBook's On The Rise award. Passionate about leveraging data and technology for social good, she is dedicated to advancing causes that make a meaningful impact. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanizimmerman/  Previous Episode