Best Taylor Thomson Podcasts (2024)

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The Right Way to Introduce Yourself: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 10:37

2h ago10:37

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Struggling with your professional introduction? In today's snack segment on Leave Your Mark, I share easy tips to nail your intro every time. I provide simple yet essential career advice on the importance of crafting a concise and impactful professional introduction, emphasizing the need for clarity, brevity, and prioritization of vital information…

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#393: Alan Tenta -- Season 10 of "Alone", Reflections on His Experience 1:16:54

2h ago1:16:54

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This week we are chatting with Alan Tenta from Season 10 of "Alone"!!MORE FROM ALAN:"Tenta Outdoors" Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alantenta9825Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan_tenta/By Chris Ward

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Fashion as Empowerment: How Gayle Perry Transforms Lives Through Style 39:20

3h ago39:20

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with my friend and former colleague, Gayle Perry, a renowned fashion personal stylist and interior designer known for her empowering and healing approach to style. Gayle shares her journey from a challenging childhood where she was bullied to how she turned pain into purpose and became a force in the f…

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#392: Jason Romero -- "Running Into the Dark", A Blind Man's Run Across America 1:20:03

7d ago1:20:03

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MORE FROM JASON:Website: https://jasonromero.net/"Running into the Dark": https://jasonromero.net/running-into-the-dark"Success Cycle": https://jasonromero.net/the-success-cycle-bookBy Chris Ward

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Rebuild and Rebrand: Managing Unexpected Career Setbacks 1:06:39

7d ago1:06:39

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Rebuild and Rebrand: Managing Unexpected Career Setbacks A CONVERSATION WITH AMY SHOENTHAL AND ALIZA LICHT This might be the most comprehensive career advice episode on Leave Your Mark!! Recently laid off? Didn't get that promotion you were working towards? Impacted by company restructuring? Hitting a career slump and in need of motivation? Award-w…

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Behind the Mic: Vanessa James's Journey from Stutterer to Voiceover Queen 30:29

16d ago30:29

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In this new Leave Your Mark episode, I sit down with Vanessa James. Vanessa is the CEO and Founder of Vanessa James Media (VJMedia), a multi-media company where she celebrates her passions for voiceover, storytelling, travel, and on-camera hosting. You may not know her name, but you definitely know her voice. Known as "the voice you hear everywhere…

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#391: Skye Bailey -- Her Journey to 8 World Records in Spear Fishing 56:50

11d ago56:50

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This week we are chatting with spearfished and free diver Skye Bailey about her journey into the sport!MORE FROM SKYE BAILEY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skye_dive_/"Bombardier" Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0iij5H4m9g&t=1sBy Chris Ward

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Breaking Fashion Norms: Tanya Taylor’s Fearless Path to Success 38:09

17d ago38:09

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From the get-go, Tanya Taylor's upbringing set her apart. Growing up with parents who traveled the world with the Red Cross, Tanya was immersed in a rich tapestry of cultures and experiences. Her childhood home brimmed with diverse artifacts from around the globe, from Indonesian carved wooden temples to Thai silks. This exposure cultivated an insa…

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#390: Hannah Otto -- "Kokopelli Strong", Setting the FKT on the Kokopelli Trail!! 1:14:06

18d ago1:14:06

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This week we are chatting with competitive cyclist Hannah Otto about her film "Kokopelli Strong" documenting her quest to set the FKT on the Kokopelli Trail!!Hannah has been an elite athlete since she was 9 years old, has competed in major cycling races all over the world, and recently stepped up to the challenge of riding the Kokopelli Trail as fa…

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LinkedIn Personal Branding: What to Post and What to Avoid 19:17

20d ago19:17

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Ever wonder if your LinkedIn posts are hurting or helping you professionally? Do you ever consider how people in your network feel consuming them? Are you someone that people want to mute? In this episode of 'Leave Your Mark,' I focus on effective personal branding on LinkedIn, sharing practical tips on how to post valuable and engaging content wit…

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#389: Ray Zahab 5 -- His Recent Crossing of Death Valley 51:22

1M ago51:22

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#389: Ray Zahab 5 -- His Recent Crossing of Death Valley by Chris WardBy Chris Ward

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Redefining Self-Care: Erica Diamond on Burnout Prevention and Time Management 20:51

1M ago20:51

20:51

In this episode of 'Leave Your Mark,' I sit down with Erica Diamond, a certified life and career coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of the women's empowerment brand EricaDiamond.com. We discuss prioritizing self-care, recognizing burnout, and practical tips for time management. Erica shares her personal journey from a young entrepreneu…

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#388: Lien James -- 72 Years Old and Running Marathons 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

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Lien James has ran 136 marathons since becoming a runner at age 50. In this episode Lien shares stories from her adventures, what it was like to run her very first mile at age 49, we talk about the time she took on the JFK 50 miler, and her recent knee surgery. We also chat about resilience and what it takes to be an athlete in your 60s and 70s.Lie…

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Is JLo Over? Analyzing the State of Jennifer Lopez's Personal Brand 19:54

1M ago19:54

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Jennifer Lopez has a lot going on right now, and her personal brand isn't telling a pretty story. You might assume her celebrity woes are due to overexposure, but I have a different take. You see celebrities, they're not like us. They don't like to pay attention to the chatter, and lord knows they don't like reading the comments. But when you find …

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#387: Noel Thomson 2 -- Vulnerability, Mental Health, DNFs, and Managing Depression 1:14:15

2M ago1:14:15

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This week we are chatting once again with "the Canadian Berserker" Noel Thomson!!In this episode we dive deep into how mental health, ultra running and fitness all interweave.Noel is very open and vulnerable with some of the struggles he has faced in his life and how "controlling what he can control" with exercise and ultra running has helped him c…

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How Larissa Thomson Leaned Into Her Intuition to Ideate the Launch and Reinvention of Onda Beauty 40:14

2M ago40:14

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I welcome my longtime friend and former industry colleague, Larissa Thompson. We discuss Larissa's path from graphic design to the fashion industry and eventually co-founding Onda Beauty in 2016. She aimed to create a beauty and spa destination dedicated to a curated collection of clean, conscious, and safe beaut…

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3 Takeaways from Last Night's Presidential Debate That Can Impact Your Career 4:56

2M ago4:56

4:56

There are millions of people doing commentary on last night's presidential debate. You don't come to the Leave Your Mark podcast for political commentary. Instead, I have broken down the three most important takeaways from the debate, based on my book, On Brand: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perspective., ones that can signif…

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Personal Branding Myths with Aliza Licht 16:49

2M ago16:49

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In my first solo episode of the Leave Your Mark podcast, I dive into the common myths of personal branding. Does it make you cringe or does it make you credible? There are many misconceptions surrounding strategy, and I address common misconceptions about personal branding, such as the idea that it is primarily about self-promotion or that it requi…

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#386: Brendan Leonard 2 -- Creativity, Art, Adventure and His New Book "Ultra-Something" 1:15:02

2M ago1:15:02

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This week we are chatting with author, filmmaker, artist, adventurer, ultra runner, and a guy who is "semi rad" Brendan Leonard!!!Brendan has one of the most unique, creative, and oftentimes hilarious voices in the adventure community. He's the author of many GREAT books (which we do a quick recap of towards the end of the episode) including his ne…

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Insider Secrets of Influencer Marketing with Aliza Freud 39:53

2M ago39:53

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Aliza Freud, founder and CEO of SheSpeaks, to discuss the evolution of influencer marketing and the nuances of understanding women's consumer behavior. We explore Aliza's experiences from her time at American Express, the concept of the female reality gap, and the importance of authentic influence…

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#385: Cody Taylor 2 -- Prepping to Attempt the Unsupported FKT of the Bruce Trail 56:50

2M ago56:50

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This week we are once again chatting with ultra runner Cody Taylor!!Cody is currently training to attempt the unsupported FKT of the 900km (550 mile) Bruce Trail through his home province of Ontario!!In this episode we talk all about his training and motivation for taking on this challenge, his plan for the summer leading into the attempt, and how …

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The Shocking Truth About Career Setbacks and Success with Amy Shoenthal 35:50

2M ago35:50

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In this episode of 'Leave Your Mark,' I sit down with my friend, Amy Shoenthal, a seasoned journalist, marketing consultant, and author of The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward, a USA Today bestseller. We all know what failure feels like, but what if we are sleepwalking into a setback? What does that feel like? How do we proac…

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#384: Marcus Kindvall -- Rediscovering Health One Meter at a Time! 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

All the way from Stockholm, Sweden we are chatting with Marcus Krindvall!! Marcus is a former cheerleader who represented his country on the national level, faced career ending injuries, battled depression, and is now building himself back up through physical health.He runs the instagram account one.meter.man where he dedicated himself to running "…

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Alix Strauss on Seizing Second Chances and the Emotional Spectrum of Loneliness and Human Connection 30:46

2M ago30:46

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Sex & the City meets Six Feet Under was how Alix Strauss' novel, The Joy of Funerals, was described by the LA Times 20 years ago. Inspired by a 1988 piece for the Lives section of the New York Times Magazine, this trend, culture, and lifestyle journalist and award-winning and four-time published author discussed her obsession with funerals. As an o…

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#383: Brady Manriquez 4 -- Two Dudes Talking About Life, Travels and My Month of Ballet 1:27:31

3M ago1:27:31

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This week we are catching up with the number one guest of the show and the number one guest in our hearts- Brady Manriquez!!In this episode we chat about his very first trip overseas, the adventures of the past year, and why I decided to dip my toe into ballet!!I always cherish my time catching up with Brady and I truly hope you enjoy the show!!…

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Transform Your Relationship with Food: Insights from Kim Shapira 30:33

3M ago30:33

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Kim Shapira, celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author of "This is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self." Kim breaks down the fundamentals of transforming one's relationship with food, and we relate all…

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Reinvention Through Resilience: Karen Robinovitz's Journey from Digital Pioneer to Slime Mogul 41:30

3M ago41:30

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with my friend Karen Robinovitz, a multi-faceted entrepreneur and visionary. Karen shares her diverse career journey, from a journalist contributing to major publications and authoring a book to pioneering the digital influencer management industry with Digital Brand Architects (DBA) and co-founding Sl…

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#382: Jude Kriwald -- Biking from England to India, Bikepacking through Liberian Jungle 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

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This week we are chatting with adventurer Jude Kriwald fresh off of a bike packing trip across Western Africa!!10 years ago Jude spent nearly a year biking from his home in England to India, a journey that represents the unknown and the ups and downs of adventure to its core. Recently, Jude biked across Western Africa, including a trip through the …

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Shelmina Abji's Strategies on How to Show Your Worth 37:17

3M ago37:17

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Shelmina Babai Abji, Founder and CEO, ShowYourWorth.ai, a distinguished speaker, bestselling author, and former high-ranking executive at IBM. Shelmina discusses her journey from humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming a key female figure in the tech industry and her mission to advance gender eq…

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#381: Marshall Ulrich -- On Death Valley, Ultrarunning & Life's Adventures (Co-host Ray Zahab) 1:16:09

4M ago1:16:09

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This week we are joined by absolute LEGEND Marshall Ulrich!!Adventure Racing, Ultra running, Death Valley, the 7 Summits, if you name it Marshall has taken it on! He's a true adventurer by all meaning of the word, an explorer of our external world and his own internal world. He's created races, helped teach kids on expeditions, wrote a couple incre…

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The Wicked Fearless Way: Madison Ciccone's Recipe for Realization and Resilience 38:21

4M ago38:21

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I welcome Madison Ciccone, a former Hollywood executive assistant turned top SoulCycle instructor and confidence coach. We discuss Madison's career transformation, from her early days in Hollywood to finding her true calling in fitness and coaching with SoulCycle. Madison shares insights into the fast-paced Holly…

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#19 Mel Harrison - Sitting Low, Reaching High 27:55

3M ago27:55

27:55

Send us a Text Message.We're back!Welcome to Season 2 of Enabled - the podcast where we talk about, normalise and celebrate disability and mental health. We are very excited for you to hear this episode with Mel Harrison, from Sitting Low, Reaching High. Mel is a disability advocate who was born with severe kyphosis, scoliosis and arachnoid cysts, …

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