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The Good Grow Great Podcast

Thalia Toha: Entrepreneur Magazine author | CEO, Adventurer, and Strategist

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Welcome to THE ultimate exploration place for small giants! Special thanks to you all in 72+ countries who have recently made us into Top 6 in our category out of 1.7+ million podcasts out there. "I don't believe you have to be a big name to make a big difference. It's the naked truth that ANYONE can be a small giant." - Thalia Toha. Thalia, the host, is the biggest advocate of small giants, who helps you create massive momentum in work, life, and business--even when you're still 'small'. Sh ...
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Did you know that millions of people are quitting their jobs right now? If you want to know what they’re doing instead, to live a meaningful life that they feel they deserve, join others in 60+ countries and Add, Collect, Follow, and Subscribe to the show today. OR, listen to the episode right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
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How do you really make 7-figures without losing your soul? To a lot of people, this is like black magic. It’s like people are either lucky, they have ‘a lot going for them’, or they just ‘have what’s necessary’. Sometimes we may even think that what WE do, the industry we’re in, the field, and the goodwill arena we want to be a part of—does NOT and…
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Tasia Valenza is an EMMY-winning voiceover artist, TEDX and motivational speaker, teacher and communication Coach. An actor and voiceover artist for over 35 years, she is renowned for voicing iconic female characters in video games and animated TV shows as well as countless commercials, narrations and promos. Through her experience as a voiceover a…
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I am passionate about sharing with you stories that, not just highlight 'obvious' answers to your questions and obstacles--but often things that are overlooked. Answers to questions most people hide, like: "How do I get seen, and paid, for what I'm worth?" Augie Max Vargas is a producer, son of Filipino immigrants, and have over 20+ years of experi…
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What if everyone can be successful and make a difference – together? If this sounds too good to be true, we’re joined today by Dina Saoudi, who, in addition to starting an investment and consulting agency, also founded the philanthropic Seven’s World—all WHILE raising two boys Hashem and Hamzah. Dina is a proud member of Jordan’s Queen Rania’s init…
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Did you ever think it was too late to do or start something you’ve always wanted to do? Perhaps it’s because others have already done it, or your life situation is not ideal, or whatever else. Dr. Eduardo Diaz, PhD, did. Before he founded AdvancingX, a company dedicated to space mission, he spent 22+ years studying behavioral psychology and looking…
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What if you CAN condense 10s, 20s, or even 30-years of storytelling experience and high-level knowledge about human behavior into 30+ minutes only? And what would that teach you about how to create a meaningful piece of content that you can be proud of AND one that impacts other people’s lives? Paul Puri, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC…
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When you have a dream, and you’re looking to make it happen—how long do people tell you it will take? Maybe you’ve heard something like, “It will never happen!” or “Forget about it! It’s take you years!” Thankfully, this did not stop Samantha Evans, who founded Humphreys of Henley, where she partners with Four Seasons, the Corinthia, Mandarin Orien…
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From daytime Emmy-nominated to collaborating with AT&T, McDonald’s, Lexus, and being on the #5 spot on Spotify’s Viral 50 chart, Axel Mansoor is a former Clubhouse icon, musician, third culture kid, and most of all, a courageous and kind human being. Today, he shared with us: His reaction when Grammy-winner John Mayer serenaded him on Clubhouse. Un…
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After launching Robert De Niro’s and Matsuhisa’s famous Nobu restaurant in New York and becaming a key player behind the success of brands like Four Seasons, Marriott International, the Empire State building, WeWork, 5-star Mondrian hotel in Qatar, Neiman Marcus, and Starwood hotels, James Beard award-winner and proud father of sons, Michael Bonadi…
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If success does NOT necessarily mean happiness, what DOES exactly? In today’s episode, we’re deconstructing: The Harvard research study featured in Business Insider focusing on the top 1%. What exactly is happiness and how you can possibly get close to it The role of wealth and opulence in our day-to-day happiness What the top 1% might know that yo…
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Ever felt like you have a 'thing', something unusual, or something people may have looked down upon? And that is the reason why you haven't QUITE got there? Daniel Mangena, after diagnosed with the social-anxiety related medical condition called Asperger, has went on and got featured on the Wall Street Journal, CBS, NBC, Market Watch, and FOX for h…
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Do you sometimes see people who have ‘more’ than you? Whether they seem to have a better life, post things online that make you feel behind, or they always look like they’re having an awesome time, it’s often hard these days to NOT feel like you’re not doing enough work to get to where you want to be. So if you ever feel small, inadequate, behind, …
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If you’re left on your own in the middle of the ocean, what would you do? Because isn’t this the essence of anyone’s life if you’re passionate about something that you don’t get a lot of support for? Or if you’re doing something that you believe in that others don’t necessarily believe in as well? Today, we sit down with Peter “Twiggy” Van Ryan, wh…
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Is it possible to be completely unknown, yet reach stratospheric success? I always believe that you could. But not everyone believes this. Because we’ve been fed the idea that you HAVE to have a MASSIVE following, hundreds of thousands of people knowing you – before you see any sign of impact and success. But what if all of that is untrue? What if …
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What if you only need to do ONE thing right first, to create a new income stream? It’s hard to know exactly nowadays who to listen to. From advice on business card, the right connection, website, and on and on – what exactly DO you need before creating a new income stream? There’s a lot of question about how to create a website that align with your…
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If you ever wonder how people made their first million while protecting what’s valuable to them and WITHOUT sacrificing what’s important, this episode is worth a listen. The weirdest thing about the world we live in right now, is that there are examples of extremely successful people everywhere, yet no one knows who they are. Even stranger, is how …
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What if you CAN earn from your hobby AND get financial freedom? Sometimes it’s interesting to see how some people are able to take their hobby, or a skillset that they only use every now and then, and create a profitable business out of it. Today, we’re learning from two impactful individuals who are following their dream while earning handsomely. …
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“But what if it doesn’t work?” – is a question we often ask ourselves when we start something, or are planning to change things up. Not knowing everything there is to know, is actually one of the most silent yet deadly obstacles to real, meaningful progress. The fact is, no one knows everything before they start. Including food moguls, Rene Redzepi…
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Think that you’re too quiet, shy, or too small to make a big difference? 5 World leaders didn’t think so. Today, we talk about how they’ve overcome extreme introversion, insecurity, impostor syndrome, and in a lot of ways, external obstacles, and got their names in the history books—to the point that, even though some of them have long gone, we are…
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If you're tired of being overlooked all the time, keep reading. Natasha Gupta, who is an investment bank professional turned UK-based restaurant designer and founder of Blue Feature Design, shares with us: What she said to her family when she wanted to do something no one expects her to do. 2-step emotional intelligence process to persuade clients …
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What if you've tried EVERYTHING, and you STILL feel like something has GOT to change? And what if you want to reinvent yourself? Today, we’re chatting with Kristina Rihanoff, who ranked Top 12 in International Latin dance competition, starred and choreographed in UK’s most viewed BBC1 show “Strictly Come Dancing”, and recently founded a well-being …
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What would you do if you get to start something new right now and for it to go as close to your plan as possible? For some people, when they start something new, they discover some surprising things. Today, Paula Williams, a pilot and aviation specialist, who had been featured on NBC, ABC, & Wall Street Journal, shared with us: What it really takes…
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Do you feel like you’ve done all the things, but nothing is going your way? It might be that as well-intentioned as your goals might be, our approach needed some tweaking. Today, I’m unpacking whether or not there are activities, work-life approaches, and case studies that can give you a deeper and richer outcome in impacting others and yourself, i…
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If you have the drive, but don’t know where to start, listen to this. Every year, thousands of well-intentioned people fail when they start their business. And some of them are really talented and skilled individuals. But because they are missing certain skills, tools, and visibility, their dreams often start to sizzle out. Today, we’re talking abo…
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How is it that we can't get enough of a character that goes back and forth between good and evil, chaos and order? In this episode, you'll learn: My advance screening reaction to Loki 2021 launch and what you can expect 5 Top Reasons why Tom Hiddleston's Loki portrayal lasts for over a decade. The real difference between Loki and other Marvel chara…
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What if you have the drive, but don’t know where to start? It is our mission on the podcast to give a slice of light and feature go-givers who might not always have the recognition that they deserve. This is why on the podcast, I’ve shared behind-the-scenes of how I got featured on Entrepreneur magazine. Getting seen and heard in the right places, …
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If you feel like you’ve done ALL the things and it’s not enough, read this. Today, I want to talk about WHY exactly we always feel like we’ve been doing a ton, but it’s just not good enough. That either our work suffers for our personal life. Or our personal life suffers BECAUSE of our work. For millions of other people around the world, this is a …
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Today we’re talking dealing with high pressure, advocating persuasively, and setting up for maximum success, with: Jeff Van Orsow From being drafted to US college football team Cleveland Browns, to becoming a military pilot, in the US Air Force reserve, & a first officer in Alaska Airlines. And Jeff Van Orsow walked us through: What it really takes…
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Is this you? ---“I don’t have enough time” If you’ve found yourself saying this, read on. I challenged myself with a unique study of what we can accomplish in under 15-minutes. Plus Hidden ways to get 2 hours of work done in 15 minutes. Top-performing psychology of a healthy relationship with social media. What we really mean when we say, “I don’t …
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What if you can outperform everyone else – even in your worst days? Today, we’re talking exactly that. We’re joined by Mark Thomas, who is the co-founder of several ecommerce brands and labels, including Wildhorn Outfitters. They’ve generated nearly $40 million since they started in 2015. We’re also sitting down with Ashley Caldwell is a three-time…
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If you’re thinking about doing something new, read this. Because today, we are talking about: The ONE advice that I will never forget. What you really should do before you start anything. Uncommon ways to make impossible goals possible. 3 insights I discovered during a bike ride that massively impacted changed my life, my work, and business. Join o…
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Can you really stand out without really trying? It can seem impossible, regardless of your occupation, business, or passion. There are a LOT of people out there doing the same thing. So what SHOULD you do? Today, we talk about exactly that. After 7+ years working with thought leaders like James Wedmore and Carrie Green, Brandon Lucero is now best k…
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Ever feel like ... this can't possibly be it? Like you know you're meant for more, and yet ... You just can't quite put a finger on what exactly went wrong. Whether that's your life, work, relationship, or home. If this is you, follow, add, collect, save, and download this podcast. Or join others in 60+ countries and listen to this episode now. Hos…
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“I don’t want to be THAT guy!” – is something that we'd say, especially when we’re trying to figure out the best ways to advocate our work. Here are other comments that purpose-driven people had shared about this ongoing nagging feeling when they talk about their work and life: “What would other people think?” “I don’t feel like I’m the right perso…
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Will anyone EVER be free of self-doubt? For years now, having worked with students across the world, helping entrepreneurs from small giants to big multi-million dollar names, I’ve found that we’re all united in one common challenge. That is overcoming self-limiting beliefs. It almost doesn’t matter whether you’re successful or just starting out, u…
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What if you always seem to get stuck? Would you google a how to article to find out what's the best way to do things? Would you ask a friend? And what if the situation is even MORE serious, and you're out on your own ... and suddenly things take a turn for the worse. What started out as a fun outing turned into a life and death situation. More impo…
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What is the ONE thing people say about you? I don't know about you, but as an introvert, telling a story has never come naturally for me. But today is Tell a Story Day. So I have to share with you about a time when I was in Las Vegas. I'm no gambler, party-goer, or any of the sort. But I did find myself in an interesting situation there once. I've …
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What should you do if you don’t have an entrepreneurial background and you’re looking to create a new income stream? Today, we’re deconstructing ways that this can be made possible After 15-years of driving people up and down snowy mountains, Hamish Macphee decided to turn his hospitality experience in Australia, competitive volleyball background, …
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Before you even think about writing a book, read this. Because the real questions are: How does writing a book fit into your work? How effective is it in advocating your message? Can it really serve as a meaningful way for you to help others, while earning what you deserve? Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Pedram Shojai (aka The Urban Monk), who …
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If you feel like life isn’t going your way, listen to this. Because today, we talk about how one man’s journey took him from spending 365 nights on a river, to being chased by a helicopter, to climbing the famed Aconcagua in winter, to pushing an 8-person truck, to finally starting an outdoor and river adventure business, Pro Rafting Tours. Donnie …
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What exactly you should be doing when someone said no? Or what about nothing is going your way? Or when you fail in front of everyone? Or when you’ve been told that something is impossible? Today’s guests talk about exactly that. Gisele Anderson, together with her award-winning filmmaker husband Dave, had spent around 25 years dedicating their life…
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Do you feel like you’ve done all the things, but nothing is going your way? It might be that as well-intentioned as your goals might be, our approach needed some tweaking. Today, I’m unpacking whether or not there are activities, work-life approaches, and case studies that can give you a deeper and richer outcome in impacting others and yourself, i…
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What if other people need what you have, and yet they don’t know it? This is something that most people deal with without realizing … all their lives! So how can you advance an important idea, mission, or purposeful work if people you’re looking to serve ... have NOT yet realized the need? That’s what we’ll be talking about today with Angie. Angie …
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Can you get massive wins even if you don't have everything lined up? Today, we share the story of how 3 different ordinary entrepreneurs become extraordinary in their own way. Plus: 52 ways that Jessica Moak adds value to her client. Ways to grow in community, audience and impact, even if you’re in a niche market. How Donald Ma spoke in front of 5,…
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Ever wonder why when you focus on trying NOT to make a mistake, you end up making that same EXACT mistake? I certainly have. And then you see success stories like how inventor Henry Ford created one of the most successful auto-businesses in the world, AND coined the important saying: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't — you're right…
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Can you really live up to expectations you didn’t know you signed up for? I’m sitting down with Tamara Nunley, CEO of Genuine Aircraft Hardware, who grew up in her father’s successful business, where he instilled in her an optimism to pursue greatness. His early death from Alzheimer’s and subsequent issues brought Tamara to the spotlight and prompt…
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If you’re looking to get away from it all, while successfully finding purpose-driven work-life alignment, this episode is for you. Today, I talked with Adam Tobey, who believes that while the wilderness is dynamic, ever-changing, and powerful, it’s also a place of stillness, rest, & education. Adam holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts fr…
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What is the best way to advocate yourself? It’s been a long time passion of mine to support talented and skillful people who are often overlooked, and small giants who haven’t quite got the recognition they deserve. Today, I unpack potential answers to questions like: "What if what I have is not good enough?" "What if they don’t like it?" "I don’t …
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If you’re curious how others are working intentionally to advance something they believe in, this episode is for you. Today, I sit down with three amazing individuals from different sectors. Ilyssa Wexler went from working at New York fashion week, Wall Street professional, teaching economics, her new business Fashion4Futures now focuses on offerin…
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