Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Marc Roberge of O.A.R. discusses the importance of authenticity in music, the joy of living a work-life blend, and the deep connections formed with fans over decades. He shares insights on the music industry, the significance of having a clear vision for growth, and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. The discussion highlights the transformative power of music and the pride that comes from making a positive impact on people's lives.

Takeaways

Marc emphasizes the importance of authenticity in building a lasting music career.
He believes that staying true to oneself is crucial for success in the music industry.
Marc reflects on the joy of living a work-life blend and how it fuels creativity.
He acknowledges the deep connections formed with fans over the years.
Marc shares that the success of OAR is rooted in genuine relationships with their audience.
He advises aspiring artists to focus on tangible experiences rather than just numbers.
Marc highlights the significance of being willing to perform anywhere, anytime.
He discusses the impact of music on people's lives and the inspiration it provides.
Marc believes that the music industry is about creating moments and stories, not just numbers.
He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to do what he loves every day.

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Episode 34: Hero's of Happiness featuring michelin star chef Joey Sergentakis, Maureen Brody and Christopher Radko

Season 4 · Episode 1

mercredi 11 décembre 2024 • Duration 16:47

In this heartwarming episode of Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden, we bring you full-length, unfiltered discussions from the live TV set of the nationally broadcast show Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden. These conversations—featuring Michelin star Chef Joey Sergentakis, entrepreneur and cancer survivor Maureen Brody, and globally renowned artist Christopher Radko—are only available here on the podcast, giving you an exclusive deep dive into their inspiring stories and unique perspectives.

Chef Joey Sergentakis: Crafting Joy Through Food

Joey Sergentakis, a Michelin star chef, shared his journey from humble beginnings in his family’s kitchen to achieving one of the highest accolades in the culinary world. On the TV set, Joey opened up about the emotional connections that food can create and how the simplest dishes can bring people together. In this extended podcast version, Joey shares exclusive stories about the power of food to connect people—a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

Maureen Brody: Turning Challenges Into Triumph

Maureen Brody, an inspiring entrepreneur and cancer survivor, shared her emotional journey on the live set of Liftoff. She discussed how her battle with cancer shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and gave her a renewed sense of purpose. In the podcast’s extended discussion, Maureen delves deeper into how resilience, paired with a strong sense of community, drove her success. she shares highlights from her wellness and skin care line, fmaking this conversation a true must-listen.

Christopher Radko: Capturing the Magic of the Holidays

Known around the world for his iconic holiday ornaments, Christopher Radko shared his passion for art and tradition during the show. Here on the podcast, you’ll hear even more about the deeply personal stories behind his artistry. Christopher offers insights into how his creations reflect love, nostalgia, and the magic of the holiday season—proving that art can be a powerful way to inspire joy.

Why This Episode Is Special

What makes this episode so unique is that these conversations were filmed for the Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden TV show, which reaches over 85 million households a month. But here on the podcast, you’re getting the extended discussions with insights and details you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s your exclusive backstage pass to meaningful stories that inspire, uplift, and connect with the things we love most.

Key Takeaways

Joey Sergentakis: Follow your passion and let food become a vehicle for joy and connection.
Maureen Brody: Resilience and community can transform adversity into powerful opportunities.
Christopher Radko: Creativity and tradition bring meaning and magic to the lives of others.

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Don’t miss these exclusive, in-depth conversations with Chef Joey, Maureen Brody, and Christopher Radko. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, only available on Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden

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Ep 25: Empowering Change: Pauline Geraci's Career, Publications, and Power of Self-Belief

Season 1 · Episode 25

mercredi 12 juillet 2023 • Duration 18:55

Today’s guest is Pauline Geraci, author, personal trainer, and fitness instructor. Pauline is a published author of two books about teaching in prison: Teaching on the Inside I and II. She has also self-published: Gifts of the Heart and Poems in Their Pockets. Pauline is a retired U.S. Army LTC., correctional educator, and gym owner. Today, she teaches Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Indoor Cycling, Strength Training and is a Personal Trainer. She loves to hike and garden but her passion is Pickleball.

In this episode discover how Pauline’s career and life passion evolved as she shares her journey of creating change and witnessing its impact, her experience as an educator in correctional institutions and how to attain your goals while embracing self-belief and perseverance along the way.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

How her career evolved, and her life passions unfolded
Creating change and witnessing the impact
Experience as an educator in correctional institutions
How challenging life experiences led to Gifts of The Heart and Poems in Their Pockets
Navigating the path to self-publishing
Rehabilitating the image of incarcerated individuals
Practical steps to attain your goals
Self-belief and perseverance

Resources:

Pauline’s Facebook

Pauline’s Instagram

Pauline’s Twitter

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Ep 24: Unveiling Workplace Culture Today – Irene Hendrick’s Best Advice for Workforce Enhancement

Season 1 · Episode 24

mercredi 28 juin 2023 • Duration 23:09

Today’s guest is Irene Hendricks, Chief People Officer at Acclara, a leading organization in Revenue Cycle Management. In her previous roles as CPO at DailyPay, PayJoy, and now Acclara Irene has worked with CEO’s and the company’s Boards of Directors to design and deliver human capital strategies that create business success.
Irene has worked across the disciplines of Talent Management, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Total Rewards while building skilled Business Partner teams. She focuses on attracting, developing and retaining top talent in ways that align to the organization's core values.

In this episode you’ll hear about Irene’s journey leveling up to C-suite roles in her career, workplace then v. now, and her best advice on how to improve the employee experience.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

Is HR the childhood dream job?
Balancing your personal and professional life
Being vulnerable amongst your team members
Workplace culture today
Connecting on a personal level for stronger professional relationships
How remote work catalyzes team bonding
Prioritizing the employee experience
Approach to Employee Surveys – Prioritize, Address, Move On to The Next
Engaging colleagues in the process of building a better workplace

Resources:

Irene Hendricks LinkedIn

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Ep 23: Reclaiming the Power of Beauty Through Higher Education Opportunities with Francis Tesmer

Season 1 · Episode 23

mercredi 21 juin 2023 • Duration 25:16

Lead | Rolfs Global Institute Website

Today’s guest is Francis Tesmer global leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, founder and CEO of Lead | ROLFS Global Institute. LEAD | ROLFS Global Institute is a revolutionary higher-education program that is designed to elevate a new era of leaders for the ever-changing world of beauty, powered by L'Oréal.

Francis is currently the economic senator for the European Senate of Economy and has held many prominent global positions such as the President of the United Nations World Trade Point Federation of Germany. In addition to her professional successes, she continuously supports and collaborates with hundreds of non-profit organizations that help connect leaders from around the world to ensure positive changes everywhere. With her passion for women’s empowerment, social justice, economic growth, and sustainability, Francis has created the first ever bachelor's degree for beauty professionals worldwide.

In this episode you’ll hear about the beauty revolution lead by Francis, her passion for empowering women with through makeup, and how she developed the first accredited degree program for beauticians.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

Empowering women through makeup
Creating the first accredited degree for beauty professionals worldwide
Leveling up your education as a beautician
Reclaiming the power of beauty and the power of beauticians
The influence of a beautician in one’s life
The ultimate collaboration with L’Oréal
Lead | Rolfs Global Institute program availability
Student success stories from the program
Scholarship opportunities available with the Institute

Resources:

Lead | Rolfs Global Institute Instagram

Lead | Rolfs Global Institute Facebook

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Ep 22: Revolutionizing the Prenatal Supplement Industry with Joni Hanson Davis

Season 1 · Episode 22

mercredi 14 juin 2023 • Duration 22:23

Today’s guest is Joni Hanson Davis, female founder of Kirkland, Washington Femtech company Beli, modernizing reproductive, prenatal, and fertility health based on the latest nutritional science with one small, yet significant act of a daily prenatal vitamin for both men and women.

After a long successful career leading Fortune 500 companies and technology startups to IPO, Davis founded Beli in 2018 with a personal mission to address the growing crisis of infertility and modernize the stagnant prenatal vitamin market. Beli has grown organically to become a profitable company with a multi-million dollar run rate with a small investment from strategic angel investors in the direct to consumer space in less than two years.

In this episode you’ll hear about Joni’s break into the prenatal supplements market, how our health today can impact the generations to come, and her methods to maintaining a collaborative work environment with a fully remote team.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

Discovering your purpose and passion for a new journey
The lack of innovation in the prenatal supplement industry
The critical nature of your wellness when trying to have a baby
Building a community that wants to help each other’s journey to parenthood move forward
How our health today can impact the generations to come
Her big shift from working in tech to prenatal supplements
Learning along the way and constantly growing
How she keeps her entirely remote team inspired and motivated
Work-life blend: Parenting as a CEO

Resources:

Joni’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-hanson-davis-748b5b/

Beli Website: https://belibaby.com/

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/

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Ep 21: The Journey Within: Finding Fitness, Building Confidence, and Leading A New Self with Erica Sunstein

Season 1 · Episode 21

mercredi 7 juin 2023 • Duration 24:13

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Today’s guest is Erica Sunstein, Miss New Jersey Earth. Rowan University alumni with a dual degree in Human Resources Management, General Managerial Studies, and a minor in Entrepreneurship, Erica has since become a commercial litigation agent and pre-litigation coach for a Fortune 100 company and customer support specialist for a startup software company.

With a passion for animals, she advocates for no-kill shelters and has hosted a 5k run within her community that raised over $5,000.00 for the Voorhees Animal Orphanage, a shelter where her late lab was rescued from after Hurricane Sandy. She’s also a loving foster mom to Solomon, an eight month old black lab, who is part of the Guide Dog Foundation - a nonprofit organization devoted to training and placing dogs with visually impaired individuals or disabled veterans at no charge.

In this episode you’ll hear about Erica’s journey to becoming Miss New Jersey Earth, how fitness and pageantry guided her personal growth, and her involvement with America’s Vet Dogs and Guide Dog Foundation.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

Adapting to new life transitions
Opportunities come when you take risks
Healing early life co-dependencies and insecurities
Finding fitness, gaining confidence, and leading a new self
The mental challenges within pageantry that guided her personal growth
Getting out of the habit of comparison
Working on yourself, staying consistent, and not giving up
Letting your passions/interests lead you
Helping and giving back with America’s Vet Dogs and Guide Dog Foundation
Pieces of advice on building confidence

Resources:

Erica Sunstein Instagram

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Ep 20: Modernizing Asset Exchanging through Blockchain Technology with Jarrett Preston

Season 1 · Episode 20

mercredi 31 mai 2023 • Duration 22:55

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Today’s guest is Jarrett Preston, CEO at Idoneus. He is an expert in the field of “value for value exchange” within the luxury asset markets and has accumulated nearly 25 years of direct industry experience as a respected Strategic Advisor and C Level Executive. As Chief Executive Officer at Idoneus, Jarrett leads the development of the company’s short and long-term strategy and works closely with the Board and other members of the Executive Team to execute the company’s corporate strategy across all divisions.

As Founder and Managing Partner of Obsidian International Asset Trading, he pioneered the modern world’s first firm dedicated solely to facilitating the direct trade of high-value physical assets. Jarrett and his team have built and overseen multibillion-dollar trade portfolios on behalf of clients located in more than 40 countries across five continents, representing nearly every class of physical asset.

In this episode you’ll hear about how Jarrett has taken an ancient model of asset exchanging and created a modern approach, how mobility and diversification play a role in investing, and his best advice for when an investment strategy fails.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

Modernizing an ancient model of asset exchanging
What defines value for us personally and how do we convey that in the marketplace?
Jarrett's thoughts on day trading
Mobility, mobility, and mobility: understanding how to move in and out of different forms of value
Investing in asset classes you know
Top asset investments that are movable and diversified
Liquidity and Long-Term Investment Allocation
What to do when your investment strategy fails
Instinct vs. Informed Decision-Making in Investments

Resources:

Jarrett Preston LinkedIn

Jarrett Preston Website

Idoneus Website

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Ep 19: Unleashing Fearless Entrepreneurship: Tara’s Approach to Business Success

Season 1 · Episode 19

mercredi 24 mai 2023 • Duration 23:38

Today’s guest is Tara Ackaway, CEO and Founder of Social Wise Communications LLC, an award winning public relations and social media firm based in New Jersey. She is an entertainment publicist, talent manager and social media strategist. Tara and her team assist businesses both large and small, non-profit organizations and are instrumental in launching large scale events, brand collaborations and so much more. She helps to tell their stories and achieve “buzz” by developing and implementing innovative ideas to identify new customers and build loyalty among existing customers. Tara’s clients have been featured by Good Morning America, Bravo TV, Netflix, The Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, People, Black Enterprise, The New York Times, TechCrunch, and News 12 NJ to name a few.

In this episode you’ll hear about Tara’s fearless and hardworking attitude that has taken her from freelancing in college to establishing her own business and leading a full team, how she utilizes LinkedIn to stay up to speed as a business owner, and her take on how ChatGPT is impacting the industry.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

The value of networking and internships
Education versus real-world marketing experience
Ways to stay current as a business owner
Storytelling – what is the message that represents and resonates?
Tara’s hands-on approach to keeping up with trends and new app features
Putting yourself in a place to experiment
Knowing when to pivot a strategy
Is ChatGPT good for the industry?
Standing out by creating deep, meaningful, authentic relationships

Resources:

Tara’s Linkedin

Tara’s Instagram

Social Wise Website

Social Wise Instagram

Social Wise Facebook

Social Wise Twitter

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Ep 18: Ayurveda Unlocked: Balancing Your Mental & Physical Energies with Simmi Chopra

Season 1 · Episode 18

mercredi 17 mai 2023 • Duration 27:25

Today’s guest is Simmi Chopra, Ayurvedic Practitioner at SIDH Ayur. Known as the best Ayurvedic Doctor in New York City, Chopra has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which makes her understand health problems from both mainstream as well as Ayurvedic perspective.

The Ayurvedic perspective is based on the rejuvenation of your mind, body, and senses through changes in diet and lifestyle. Simmi holds workshops on Ayurveda in which she empowers people to start taking charge of their health and start eating, living mindfully according to Ayurvedic principles, and start being aware of the warning signs the body and mind give before a health problem can manifest.

In this episode you’ll hear about the ayurvedic solutions to regulate your health, the importance of balancing your mind and body energies, and how to improve your digestive strength.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.

Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."

Discussion Points

The study of Ayurveda
Being in sync with nature
You don’t find Ayurveda, Ayurveda finds you
When you can’t find a doctor, you become the doctor
Ayurveda for mind management
Focus on balancing your mental energies
Regulating your energy through food
Understanding your digestive strength
Ayurveda's personalized approach
The pickup of sharing information about Ayurveda through TikTok
Ayurveda in harmony with physical activity

Resources:

Simmi’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simmi-chopra-43955329/

Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/

Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/