Inspiration. Impact. Learnings. Join Fredrik, one of Sweden’s top entrepreneurs who’s been seen on Forbes Magazine, BBC, Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Financial Times as he interviews some of the most inspirational and remarkable people in the world - turning their life lessons and life hacks into actionable advice you can use in your life no matter your profession or age. What’s behind their secret sauce, their paths to success, their life lessons and how they overcome obstacles that s ...
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On this podcast, your host, Mike Acker, invites business owners and business leaders to share their stories of challenges and successes they encounter in leadership and training. We cover topics like soft skills, communication, systems, and of course leadership development and employee training. We also let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people.
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#38 The Fitness Game Changer with Kristin Holte
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Do you want to be fit like a beast and develop an indestructible mindset? In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh talks with Kristin Holte — a Norwegian endurance trainer, sports nutritionist, former Invictus athlete, and 8-time CrossFit Games veteran. She is a super athlete but not many people know — a freak accident almost stopped her in her trac…
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Fighting Against All Odds w/ Frank Shamrock (Fika Bites)
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In this episode clip, UFC champion Frank Shamrock tells us about his experience in the streets and going to prison - with no hope for a better life. He explains what made him decide to change directions and what actions he took that helped him survive. With hard work, he was able to study and train, and eventually become a mixed martial arts world …
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Fika Bites: Networking & Human Psychology w/ Steve Sims
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In this episode clip, we talk about something important in this digital age: how to make meaningful connections! Steve Sims is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service, Bluefish. He shares with us the value of purposeful connection, making the most of socialization, and the life hack of networking with intention.…
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#37 Talent and Technology with Matt Charney
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In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh chats with Matt Charney, one of America’s top experts in talent and technology! Matt is a pro at all things talent acquisition and tech: from searching for the right rockstars to managing a team, he knows the ins and outs of navigating the search, and making the most of the tech that’s in your hands. Not only…
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#36 Build Your NFT Strategy with Jon Torrey
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In this episode, we’re talking about something we’ve seen recently: the rise of NFTs and digital currency! Host Fredrik van Huynh sits down with one of the experts – an American data analytics guru and marketing pro, one who is extremely passionate about educating people about this new world of digital money. Jon Torrey is the founder of StartWithN…
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In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh sits down with 5x New York Times bestselling author Erik Qualman. As an innovative personality, he was voted as the second most likeable author in the world, only next to the well-known Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling. Also known as Equalman, he is the mastermind behind the book 'Socialnomics'. Erik has bee…
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#34 Creating a Life of Abundance with Anthony O’Neal
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In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh meets Anthony O’Neal – entrepreneur, author, and educator. Together they dive deep in conversation about his mission to create a life of financial freedom, and along with it, spiritual and mental freedom. This episode is filled with a real, fresh perspective on money, and how you can create the life you want …
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#33 The Joyful Philosopher with Mari Andrew
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In this episode, Fredrik van Huynh picks the brain of Mari Andrew, an artist and a New York Times Bestselling Author. We’ll hear about her inspirational work, some of which has gained international recognition for its depth and light-heartedness. This episode is filled with an enlightening look on art, meaningful stories, and positivity amidst the …
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#32 The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims
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Steve Sims is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services. He's also a speaker, coach, author, and all-around real guy. If you're seeking inspiration, take a page from his book and listen to this episode to learn how to ru…
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#31 The Accidental Entrepreneur with Jason McCarthy
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Serving the Army between 2003 to 2008, Jason McCarthy had no idea he would be a successful entrepreneur running a multi-million-dollar business. Before founding his gear company GORUCK, he was devastated by heartbreak and in the midst of a brief period of insanity. Find out how he picked himself up post-divorce, how he transitioned coming out of th…
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#30 The Warrior’s Code with Frank Shamrock
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Hailed as one of the best ever to compete in the mixed martial arts stage, Frank Shamrock was the first to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and retired a four-time defending undefeated champion. Shamrock was the no. 1 ranked pound for pound UFC fighter in the world during his reign. But it wasn't an easy journey for him to reach the top. In t…
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#29 Become a Master Negotiator with Chris Voss
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This week, host Freddie van Huynh picks the brain of Chris Voss, a master negotiator who is a former lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, CEO of the Black Swan Group that specializes in business communications problems using hostage negotiations solutions, and the author of 'Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life D…
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#28 Making Your Dreams a Reality with Kara Goldin
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With a goal of helping people stay healthy and reach their full potential, Kara Goldin developed Hint Water in her kitchen and blew up as an influential entrepreneur. In this episode, the superwoman CEO and author of the book 'Undaunted', shares her interesting story and what made her the successful entrepreneur she is today. Learn how to dial in o…
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#27 The Innovation Billionaire with Jim McKelvey
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In this episode of Fika with Rice, host Fredrik van Huynh dives deep into the philosophies of the innovation billionaire, author, and serial entrepreneur Jim McKelvey. Learn how to solve problems in a new way and do something that has never been done. It's time to innovate your mind!By Fredrik van Huynh
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#26 How to Get Sh*t Done with Erin Falconer
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In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh talks with psychotherapist and author Erin Falconer about getting shit done with mindset techniques and productivity hacks. Erin is the editor-in-chief and co-owner of Pick the Brain, a popular self-improvement online community, and the author of 'How To Break Up with Your Friends' and 'How To Get Sh*t Done'.…
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21 - Count-On-Able with C-Level Roundtable's Jeff Cohen
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jeff Cohen of C-Level Roundtable. Jeff Cohen created C-level Roundtable in 2001 to bring a unique blend of state-of-the-art behavioral coaching, driven by his practical business, leadership, and academic experience. To learn more about Jeff's work, visit https://www.clevelroundtable.com/ If you'd like to be a guest…
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20 - Internships Abroad with Absolute Internship's Fredrik Van Huynh
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Fredrik Van Huynh of Absolute Internship. Absolute Internship has formed into a leading international internship program. They enable university students and graduates to develop their career aspirations across the globe. To learn more about Fredrik's work, visit https://absoluteinternship.com/…
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19 - Elbow to Elbow with Green Apple Consulting's Lisa Mitchell
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Lisa Mitchell of Green Apple Consulting. Green Apple Consulting helps Talent Management Leaders embed talent programs that drive results and elevate organizational culture. They support you through transformational coaching, consulting, and training for you and the companies you serve. To learn more about Lisa's wo…
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18 - Building Trust in Your Network with Officium Labs' Jonathan Shroyer
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It's the little things that count… especially when running a growing organization. If you want to make your organization the best it can be, you need to be sure that everyone is happy and growing. After all, your business will only succeed when everyone feels supported and has the tools they need to do their job. They are more likely to take owners…
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17 - Global Innovative Alcohol Company with Phusion Proejcts' Jeff Wright
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jeff Wright of Phusion Projects. Innovation and disruption are in their DNA at Phusion. They understand consumers as category agnostic and pursue flavor, brand, and functional benefits above all else. To learn more about Jeff's work, visit https://phusionprojects.com/…
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16 - Executive Presence with iExcelerate's Kimberly Gerber
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Kimberly Gerber of iExcelerate. iExcelerate is a leadership and communication incubator. They develop confident, strategic leaders and high-performing executive teams that build inspiring cultures and deliver profitable results. To learn more about Kimberly's work, visit https://www.iexcelerate.com/…
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15 - Enabling Personal Transformation with Canadian Management Centre's Tania Cervoni
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Tania Cervoni of the Canadian Management Centre. With 20 years of experience in education, training facilitation, coaching, and organizational development, Tania excels at identifying and developing the potential in individuals and teams. To learn more about Tania's work, visit https://cmcoutperform.com/…
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#25 Leadership Hacks with Jonathan Bowman-Perks
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This week on Fika with Rice, Freddie meets with Jonathan Bowman-Perks, an ex-British army officer who works with reputable CEOs, top business leaders, and teams to help them improve their leadership skills. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader? How to become a better leader? What are the best tricks and tips? In this episode, we’ll l…
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14 - Trained Virtual Staff with Virtual Worker Now's Jonathon Kendall
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jonathon Kendall of Virtual Worker Now. Virtual Worker Now is a massive team of world-class experts from all around the globe. Specializing in 9 skill sets, VWN Specialists know how to make businesses work better, scale faster, and make more money. To learn more about Jonathon's work, visit https://virtualworkernow…
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#24 Black Belt in Marketing with Paul Getter
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Are you looking to expand your marketing skills and know-how? Then, this is an episode you don’t want to miss out! This week on Fika with Rice, Freddie meets the ultimate Internet Marketing Nerd Paul Getter, social media expert, speaker and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of The Internet Marketing Nerds and one of the most successful…
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13 - Hybrid Workspace with Powell Software's Anthony McGinnis
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Anthony McGinnis of Powell Software. Powell Software helps companies meet the challenges of the hybrid workplace, with a digital workplace built for everyone and accessible to everyone. They improve the employee experience, helping companies write their own “future of work” by leveraging the talent of their entire …
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12 - Head of People Operations with Credly's Brittany Storie
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What is the one thing that makes your employees want to grow with you in your organization? Research shows that value alignment is one of the many factors that define employee satisfaction in an organization. Are your employees aligned with your organizational values? Do they have the curiosity humility to lead forward? In this episode of Masters o…
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11 - Remote Visual Assistance Software with Help Lightening's Gary York
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Gary York of Help Lightning. Help Lightning provides remote visual assistance software to hundreds of companies, across a variety of industries, with more than 60,000 users in over 90 countries. To learn more about Gary's work, visit https://helplightning.com/By Mike Acker
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9 - Better Human Capital Decisions with Credibly's Jonathan Finkelstein
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If you want to build a successful and sustainable company, you know that employee engagement and retention are critical. One of the ways to think about keeping employees engaged is to encourage them to chase things that they're really passionate about. Helping them chart their own growth path is also highly beneficial for any company, as you get to…
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10 - Leading the Digital Credential Movement with Credly's Jonathan Finkelman
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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jonathan Finkelman of Credly. To create a world where every person can achieve their full potential based on their verified skills, Credly helps organizations make better decisions based on trusted information about what people know and can do. To learn more about Jonathan's works, visit https://info.credly.com/…
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8 - Diversity, Efficiency, and Effectiveness with Pymetrics' Frida Polli
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Your host, Mike Acker talks with Frida Polli, CEO, and Founder of Pymetrics. A platform that helps companies build the workforce of the future, using behavioral science and audited AI technology, resulting in more diverse teams and more efficient processes. In this episode, you'll hear about cognitive brain function, data science, cultural values, …
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#23 Happy Body, Happy Mind with Jerzy Gregorek
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This week on Fika with Rice, Freddie meets Jerzy Gregorek. You might have heard of this amazing gentleman on the Tim Ferriss Podcast, as it’s one of the most popular episodes ever. He’s the creator and founder of the UCLA Weightlifting Team, 4-time champion Olympic Weightlifter, and he still has a standing world record. He’s also the co-creator of …
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#22 Creating a Championship Team with Coach Anson Dorrance
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What’s needed to build a successful team? How do you foster a team and build successful team players? This week of Fika with Rice, Freddie meets Anson Dorrance - USA College Most Successful Soccer Coach. Anson has spent decades fostering and building relentless competitors and champions in his teams. As the University of North Carolina Women’s Socc…
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#21 The Power of Mental Fitness with Marc Champagne
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Have you ever thought about what's inside the minds of world class performers? What are their winning morning habits and rituals? How did they win the morning? This week on Fika with Rice, Freddie meets Marc Champagne - mental fitness strategist, and author of “Personal Socrates”, a book about the practices of living legends from history like Marcu…
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#20 How You Can Gain One Million Followers with Brendan Kane
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This week on Fika with Rice, @freddievanhuynh meets @brendankane - a growth strategist, keynote speaker and author of One Million Followers: How I built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days. Brendan Kane shares in-depth social media strategies on how to cultivate a thriving following, up level your brand and ultimately make a powerful, positive im…
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Competing at the absolute highest level of any sport or business requires an extreme amount of mental toughness and grit - qualities that the inaugural UFC Lightweight Champion of the World has plenty of. This week on Fika with Rice, @freddievanhuynh speaks to @jenspulver - the inaugural UFC Lightweight Champion of the World. Jens "Lil' Evil" Pulve…
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7 - Gather, Decide, and Act with Restaurant 365's Tony Smith
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In this episode, your host Mike Acker talks to Restaurant 365's Tony Smith about being data-oriented, employee retention, growth, and more. Connect with Tony Smith: https://www.restaurant365.com/press-release/restaurant365s-ceo-tony-smith-receives-2021-ocbj-innovator-of-the-year-award/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-t-smith…
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#18 Embrace The Process with Olympian Katie Hoff
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Dubbed for the better or worse “the female Michael Phelps”, Katie Hoff is an 8x world champion, 3x Olympian medalist, 2x Olympian. Everyone is so obsessed about results in today’s world - but what is required on a daily basis to achieve those results? What’s happening inside your mind when you are going through the process? Hard work is painful. Ha…
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6 - Raising Others Up with Animaker's RS Raghavan
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Your host talks with RS Raghavan f Animaker. A platform for beginners, non-designers & professionals to create Animation and Live-Action videos for every for all types of content channels. To learn more about Animaker, visit https://www.animaker.com/ If you'd like to be a guest on the Masters of Employee Development podcast, click HERE…
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5 - Leadership Management with Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union's Marianne Scarzello
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Time and dedication are the biggest challenges faced by developing leaders. Being a leader requires you to balance your time between your leadership duties and your personal life. You need to ensure employee development and well-being, while also making sure that their individual goals align with the organization’s overall objectives. In this episo…
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4 - Employee Retention with Beat Ventures' Dave Anderson
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If you have employees that just sit there, without being challenged or learning new things, then it’s likely they are going to leave for another company. They will feel like their growth has been stunted and that the other company will provide a better opportunity for them to continue their education. Create a culture that encourages learning where…
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3 - Knowing What You Need with Workspace's Erin Roeder
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Hiring the right people is one of the most challenging things for any leader - and when you’re an emerging company, it gets even more complicated. Erin Roeder is the COO at Workspace, an enterprise SaaS company for commercial real estate. She joins Mike in this episode of Masters of Employee Development to share the pointers to building effective l…
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2 - Investing in Farmland with AcreTrader's Carter Malloy
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Carter Malloy is the CEO and founder of AcreTraders, a real estate investing platform that makes it easy to buy shares of farmland and earn passive income, starting in just minutes online. In this episode, Mike discusses the work environment dynamics with Carter, reviewing corporate management and employee relationships. Carter reveals the challeng…
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1 - Actualizing Your Potential with Mike Acker
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Welcome to the first episode of Masters of Employee Development! Today, Mike switches places with his guest, Josh Elledge. As Josh interviews Mike, he reveals the purpose of this new podcast and YouTube segment. Each episode of M.E.D. has Mike welcome CEOs, HR directors or other experienced managers responsible for leadership and development and sh…
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#17 Design Thinking with Brittany Arthur
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What is design thinking? Why do the world’s leading universities such as MIT offer courses in design thinking? What can you learn from design thinking and how can you apply this concept into your work? This week on Fika with Rice, Fredrik speaks with the design thinking expert Brittany Arthur - she’s the Co-Founder of Design Thinking Japan, keynote…
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#16 Cryptocurrency for Beginners with Scott Melker
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I know you probably heard about cryptocurrency. But do you really understand what it is? Have you ever wondered how to get involved with cryptocurrency? What do all the terms really mean? Bitcoin. Ethereum. What is all of this? How do you go about starting to invest and save? This week on Fika with Rice, Fredrik speaks with Scott Melker - the Wolf …
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#15 Declutter Your Life with Patty Morrissey
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Do you ever feel unorganized? As more of our lives are taking place at home, there are some best practices for maintaining focus, balance and organization both in our homes but also in our mental state. How do you organize and declutter your workspace at home? How do you know what to throw away and what to keep? How do you maintain a good mental st…
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#14 Elevate Your Storytelling with Melanie Deziel
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You know the feeling of when you open up Instagram and want to write that perfect caption? Storytelling is an art. We all need to know the art of telling our own story, whether you are an entrepreneur, designer or an accountant. But how do you go about it? What if you’re never been a good writer? What if you don’t have any imagination? This week on…
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Have you ever thought about how it feels to become the first person on earth (ever) to do something? In today’s world, we are comfortable. We can buy food from any grocery store at any time (for most people in the Western world). We can get lost in any city and from a click on your smartphone, you can get back home via apps like Uber and Grab. But,…
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#12 How to Build Your Personal Brand with Natalia Wiechowski
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Have you ever wondered what your personal brand says about you? In today’s digital world, unless you have no social media accounts, you have a personal brand - whether you like it or not. But, we can take control of our image by being intentional about everything we do offline and online as it all affects your brand - we can create content in all f…
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