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The lack of diversity in tech can lead to imposter syndrome, bias, and a sense of isolation that hinders your growth and ambition. Welcome to 'Beyond The Job Title Podcast,' where we shine a spotlight on the journeys of underrepresented tech professionals and allies within the SaaS industry. Join us as we delve into the personal development and career insights that have fueled their success. Discover the stories of trailblazing underrepresented SaaS founders, executives, and professionals wh ...
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The Big Dawgs Podcast. Where the Big Dawgs come to play. Hosted by Manning Sumner, owner and founder of Legacy and No Days Off. “No Days Off” is never taking a day off on YOU. It's a COMMITMENT to becoming your BEST SELF. This podcast is all things about health, wealth, fitness, entrepreneurship, business, motivation, life lessons and advice with host Manning Sumner and different guests.
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Barbara Cesar—former Olympian, professional bodybuilder, one-on-one lifestyle coach, and owner of Bádi Swimwear, a Brazilian-inspired bikini line. They discuss Barbara’s bodybuilding journey, along with her diet and fitness routine. They also cover topics such as avoiding comparisons…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes LunchMoney Lewis, Grammy-nominated artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. They discuss LunchMoney’s journey in the music industry, focusing on the key practices that have sustained his long-standing career, such as continuous practice, patience, and learning. They a…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Alex Yost, a self-taught, seasoned, and passionate full-time multidisciplinary artist based in Miami, FL. They explore Yost's journey from playing professional golf to making art, discussing how he learned and honed his craft, the importance of originality, the power of being a multi…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jimmy Watson, a former Marine Corps member, Navy SEAL, Blackwater Team Leader, and former business partner of John McAfee, where he served as CEO for Team McAfee, acting as McAfee’s lead negotiator and bodyguard. Now, Jimmy is the CEO, coach, and speaker for Inner Circle For Men on a…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Tony Thomas, owner and founder of the community active lifestyle Beat The Gym, Tony Thomas Sports, and Sports Mediator, bridging the gap between athletes & businesses, where he acts as a manager and agent to athletes. They discuss branding yourself by being authentic and different, t…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jonathan De La Rosa, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Olympian, and owner of the gym, Fitness System Sawgrass. They discuss Jonathan's bodybuilding journey from age 13, the foundations of bodybuilding, and share Lane Norton stories. Topics include lifting with intention, overcoming injuries and…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Moshe Popack, real estate entrepreneur, owner and president of YMP Real Estate Management LLC, host of the Common Denominator podcast, and philanthropist. Moshe and his wife, Yaffa, founded the YMP Family Foundation to promote healthy nutrition among young families and Neighborhood F…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes David Morin, accomplished fitness trainer and model, featured on over 30 fitness magazine covers. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of Get Morin Fitness and Get Flo2, as well as a corporate wellness speaker and mental health advocate. They explore David’s shift in thinking a…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Manuel Romero, a Venezuelan IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Corrective Exercises and Biomechanics Specialist, online coach, and aspiring "Future Mr. Olympia." They discuss Manuel's journey and career in bodybuilding, revealing how a car accident led him to realize he was missing the fundamenta…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Bruce Bryan and Legend Tarver. Bruce Bryan is a Public Speaker, Author, Criminal Legal Reform Strategist, and Mentor. Bruce, at 23 years old, was wrongfully convicted of a 1996 murder conviction (due to a drug-related shootout) and was incarcerated for 29 years, from 1996-2023. In De…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Carlos Hernández, a bilingual (English/Spanish) comedian, actor, improviser, director, writer, host, instructor, and content creator from Miami, FL. In this podcast episode, they talk about how saunas are almost like confessionals, Carlos’s fitness journey, and how gyms are a great p…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Daniel Crespo, a top open-format DJ and owner of Wired Sound Academy, a premier DJ & Music Production School. In this episode, they discuss the "No Days Off" philosophy, and how Crespo transitioned from taking too many days off as a DJ in the nightlife to taking no days off! The conv…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Steve Rio, the Co-Founder of Enfold: a supportive safe space to awaken people to the full potential of life and help them reconnect with their true selves, finding clarity and meaning in their life using 5-Meo-DMT, the most powerful psychedelic in the world offering incredible healin…
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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Nicole Amato, a multifaceted individual who has triumphed over adversity in numerous arenas. From her roles as a model, artist, and entrepreneur to her recently patented invention, “All Ball”, a former celebrity trainer, injured cheer athlete suffering from a paralyzing spinal injury…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with Matthias McKinnon, a fitness influencer, soon-to-be bodybuilding competitor, and owner of “I Grind 365 Gym” in Voorheesville, New York. In this podcast episode, Matthias shares his journey of overcoming adversity, from navigating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and lo…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Angel Bajana, owner and founder of Elev8tion Fitness, currently with 5 locations and a mission statement of being "Results Driven. Passion Fueled." In this podcast episode, Manning and Angel relate their experiences as gym owners in Miami and the responsibilities that come with it. T…
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(00:00) - A Personal Tragedy: Turning Pain into Power (01:04) - Introduction to the Podcast: Beyond the Job Title (02:53) - Journey into Tech: The Transition from Full-Time Parent to Health Coach (03:19) - The Decision to Take a Career Break: Balancing Parenthood and Professional Life (08:48) - Returning to the Workforce: The Unexpected Path to Cus…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with Justin Saka, financial advisor, investor of NDO H2O, a longtime friend and former client who underwent an incredible fat loss journey of losing 80 pounds under Manning’s personal training guidance. In this conversation, they discuss what it takes to take control of your life by…
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Episode Summary In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of career transitions and the unique challenges that come with breaking into the tech industry. Our guest, Annie, shares her wealth of experience and the support systems that Recast Success provides to help career transitioners break into tech. We discuss the importance of mentors…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we feature the incredible story of Aaron, an underrepresented professional in the tech industry. Aaron shares his journey of growing up in McAllen, navigating personal challenges, and ultimately making a pivot into tech. His story is inspiring and showcases the power of resilience and self-discovery. After initially…
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In this captivating episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Dan Martell, a multifaceted entrepreneur, angel investor, business coach, public speaker, content creator, and author of the eye-opening book Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire, where he teaches readers “how to scale their busines…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with the revolutionary changemaker Stephen Wilkes—an accomplished photographer, photojournalist, director, and fine artist renowned for his groundbreaking project that started in 2009: Day to Night. With two Ted Talks dedicated to this world-changing series, Stephen shares his uniqu…
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*NEW YEAR, NEW SEASON* In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Shaun Livingston, a former NBA player recruited out of high school turned seasoned basketball executive. With an impressive career playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavalier…
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Episode Summary Part two of sharing one lesson from each of the first twenty episodes. Enjoy! (00:00) - Intro (01:36) - Be Open To Opportunities | Mindaugas Petrutis (02:43) - Doing The Job I Wanted Before I Had The Job | Jen Allen-Knuth (04:28) - You Don't Need to Ask For Permission | Albert Chun (05:17) - Your Career Is Not Your Career | Hannah B…
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Episode Summary Sharing one lesson from each of the first ten episodes. Enjoy! (00:00) - Intro (01:29) - Always be searching for gaps | Katie Penner (02:21) - Life will put you back in your place | Dev Sim (02:53) - Learn to tell good stories | Zach Horvath (04:00) - What happens if you get laid off? | Kris Hughes (05:40) - When you care people wil…
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Episode Summary My thoughts and reflections on recording the first 25 episodes. (00:00) - Intro | simplicity and consistency (03:07) - Gratitude (04:28) - On getting started (05:21) - Developing the podcast concept (07:50) - Simplicity (10:06) - On finding guests (11:27) - Opportunity for improvement (13:24) - Find community (15:55) - Outro 🎙About …
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, host Manning Sumner welcomes Tyler Anderson: a seasoned real estate expert with a niche in new construction at Douglas Elliman in South Florida, and a Diesel Wynwood In-House Agent, who grew up in a family-owned appraising company. The two of them delve into the fascinating world of real estate, discussing …
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Episode Summary A conversation with Jahn Karsybaev about venture capital, startups, entrepreneurship, becoming a master connector, fundraising, growing up in Kazakhstan, turning your background into an advantage, and much more. (00:00) - Intro | become a master connector in your space (03:15) - Venture capital misconceptions (04:46) - Why launch Bi…
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Episode Summary A conversation with Sagadat Ibrayev about growing up in Kazakhstan, the intersection of creativity and career, podcasting, embracing imperfection, and the importance of consistency in anything you do. (00:00) - Intro | consistency is the hardest part of creativity (02:13) - The good, the bad, it's life….you need to go through it (05…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, host Manning Sumner is joined by two remarkable guests: Stevi Allen, the founder of Ink Angel, a Fort Lauderdale-based cosmetic tattooing studio, and Gigi Giusti, a pre-construction real estate expert and co-partner of LEGACY gym in Fort Lauderdale with Manning Sumner. Together, the three of them explore th…
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Episode Summary A conversation with Evan Williams about his journey into customer success and lessons learned along the way. (00:00) - Intro | Build relationships and don’t be afraid to reach out (02:45) - Why Customer Success (08:02) - EQ in Customer Success | The Art of Reading the Room and Building Connections (10:58) - The Art of the Sales-to-S…
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Episode Summary A conversation with Matt Wilson about parenting, entrepreneurship, the state of the tourism industry post-pandemic, the impact of AI in travel, travel as a vehicle to reduce loneliness, and the power of living intentionally. Let's go Beyond The Job Title with Matt Wilson! (00:00) - Intro | Live intentionally and pull some friends al…
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Episode Summary Get ready for an inspiring conversation about growth mindset, career transition, overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of mentors and feedback, and more. So sit back, relax, and let's dive Beyond The Job Title with Julie Fox! (00:00) - Intro | taking control of your own story (03:09) - Laid off while on maternity leave (09:10) - S…
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Episode Summary Swietenia sheds light on the invaluable transferable skills she carried from her teaching days into her tech roles, emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and the art of continuous learning. By the episode's end, listeners are sure to be inspired by Swietenia's journey, recognizing the potential within to merge passions, skills, and …
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Episode Summary Conversation with Maria Joyner about her entrepreneurial journey, stepping outside your comfort zone, questioning things, moving to Costa Rica, and taking leaps of faith towards the life you want (00:00) - Intro | Don’t ask if it’s a good idea - just do it (04:14) - Entrepreneurial DNA (07:05) - Questioning Conventions (11:01) - Sta…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Marcos Alexander Tabares, aka El Caballo. A local Miami-based Cuban comedian and content creator who leans into his Cuban heritage for comedic inspiration. While El Caballo is one to crack jokes and make people laugh, he is also one to get honest, vulnerable, and real. Get ready for …
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Experience an insightful conversation as Manning Sumner appears as a guest on the RISE Podcast with host Gary Lipovetsky. From an engaging introduction, the episode unfolds Manning's compelling life story, discussing his upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, and the pivotal role of his supportive family. The dialogue uncovers Manning's early leadershi…
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Episode Summary Conversation with Emma Lo about her career journey. (00:00) - Intro | pivot and learn from your failures (02:40) - Emma’s childhood memories growing up in Taiwan (07:03) - Moving to Canada and becoming a cancer researcher (17:26) - Pivoting from cancer researches into business (21:27) - Emma’s love for photography (26:26) - It’s not…
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Episode Summary A conversation with Hannah Brotherton about her career journey into customer success, building bridges with other people, leadership, imposter syndrome, and more. Hannah’s Bio Hannah Brotherton is an accomplished Customer Operations leader with over nine years of experience in data-driven strategies, primarily within high-growth ent…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Renato Viola, renowned pizza maestro and co-owner of Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza- which was “born from the idea that an extraordinary pizza requires the utmost attention to detail, the finest ingredients, and following the simple recipe for success: Quality and Consistency”. Being …
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Episode Summary Ashna Patel and her journey, spanning from her Indian roots to her flourishing career in the USA, stands as a testament to adaptability and resilience. We delved into the challenges of navigating change, the profound impact of mentors and coaches, strategies for seizing opportunities within the tech sphere, navigation imposter syndr…
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Our conversation delves into an array of thought-provoking topics, including the profound impact of mentorship on young minds, the significance of role modeling, strategies to find exceptional mentors, and the revealing nature of seeking advice. We explore Albert's insights on fostering high standards for yourself, the transformative power of hard …
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Episode Summary Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we sit down with the remarkable Jen Allen-Knuth, aka DemandJen, as we explore the essence of Jen's mission and the art of crafting a career path that's marked by authenticity, longevity, and growth. (00:00) - Intro (02:20) - Who is Jen and What Is Her Mission? (03:52) - The Power Of Havi…
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Episode Summary We are joined by Mindaugas Petrutis, the visionary founder of Coho, a thriving professional community that fosters empowering connections and learning cohorts in various fields, including data science, design, and marketing. Throughout our insightful conversation, Mindaugas takes us on a transformative journey, unraveling the path t…
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In this profoundly moving episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jc Batista, a courageous parent and man who shares his and his wife's heart-wrenching journey of losing their eldest son in a fatal shooting, who struggled with substance abuse. Through an honest, open, and vulnerable conversation, they shed light on the challenges …
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In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Carrie Melissa Jones, an entrepreneur, author, researcher, and trusted advisor to community-led businesses. Carrie's mission centers around fostering a profound sense of belonging for people, and throughout our conversation, she shares invaluable insights and experiences from her community management…
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Amanda Horvath as we delve into personal growth, motherhood, authenticity, content creation, and self-awareness. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking alignment or a mom navigating the intricacies of motherhood, this episode offers valuable wisdom and inspiration. Amanda’s Bio Amanda Horvath is a content…
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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Akin Ayodele, former NFL athlete for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills. Akin's journey extended beyond football, leading him to excel in business, finance, insurance, consulting, and risk management. Discover their reflections on their Miami days, balancing the pa…
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Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion as we explore building community, embracing new horizons, conquering imposter syndrome, fostering connections, leaving a meaningful legacy, and unlocking the keys to professional success. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the transformative power of picking yourself, building your body of work, a…
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In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of resilience and authenticity amidst adversity. Our guest, Danny Luu, a seasoned Community & Events Manager, shares his journey of overcoming challenges such as layoffs, the pandemic, and unexpected accidents while building unwavering resilience. We explore the profound impact of family suppor…
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