Brittany Hennessy is the best-selling author of “INFLUENCER: Building Your Personal Brand In The Age Of Social Media” and the Co-Founder of Carbon, a technology company building solutions for influencers. A pioneer in the influencer marketing industry, she lends her expertise to brands, small businesses, and influencers as a consultant. Brittany is the former Senior Director, Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships at Hearst Magazines Digital Media and the first person to hold that title. She is also a member of the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts and Sciences where she judges the annual Shorty Awards and the Shorty Social Good Awards. Brittany is an active member of New York Women In Communications, Inc. and has served on the board of directors as Vice-President of Scholarship & Awards and Vice-President of Student Affairs. www.brittanyhennessy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former pro skater Mikey Taylor joins Brett to talk about his very successful skating career that was over quite quickly, when his contract with DC Shoes ended way before he expected. He was planning on retiring anyhow, but it occurred much sooner then he anticipated. Instead of panicking, he had fortunately planned for the financial aspect of retiring but had no real idea of what was to come next. Today, he shares his story, lessons learned, his approach to seeking out a mentor, and advice to young athletes to plan ahead. He also talks about his new company Commune Capitol, responsible real estate investing, and how everyone involved can come out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan doesn't have a cell phone number, loves to salsa dance, and loves to play League of Legends. He has an unusual approach to reaching out to his followers, and is one of the most successful angel investors his age. We talked about his approach to mentorship, a question he said he has never been asked! Score one for Brett! Also we discussed clarity of message, the importance of vision, what holds people back the most when starting a project and so much more. You can learn more about Evan here. www.evancarmichael.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Jamie Kilstein. He is a comic, podcaster and teacher of Jiu Jitsui. Jamie has been featured on Joe Rogan's podcast, and multiple national television programs, and talk shows. I caught up with him before he headed over to Australia to tape his brand new comedy special, to talk about life and what has been going on. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is short and sweet! I had a brief, but full conversation with the host of Entrepreneur On Fire John Lee Dumas. The content was so good, we decided to present it as is, so enjoy! In the episode we discuss some of the following. 1. The Best way to seek out and find a mentor. 2. Seeking solicited advice. 3. Finding your big idea. 4. What does an entrepreneur look like? 5. Can anyone be an entrepreneur? Plus much more. Enjoy this brief, but fun conversation, packed full of amazing content. www.eofire.com [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Susan C Bennett! If you don't know who is she is by now, she is the original voice of Siri. Did you know she sings? Is in a band? Is the international voice of Delta Airlines, Amtrack, and so much more? In this episode we go behind the voice as she shares her story of becoming "accidentally famous", her history as a singer, a long time voice over actor. Plus a few other fun facts as well. A special thanks is due to Randy Jones of The Jones Dot Show Podcast for the introduction and the pitch for our show! https://susancbennett.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Super Joe Pardo, in this episode we covered everything from his podcast, brand new TV show that is releasing very soon, and his podcast conference, MAPCON. Keys to avoiding burn out, impostor syndrome and learning to fail.   Joe is one of the best guys out there and I am super honored to have had him. You can learn more about him below. https://superjoepardo.com/ https://podcastmidatlantic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim has been a professional actor for nearly thirty years He has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others.  Some of Jim’s TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement.In the 1980’s & 90’s he had a thriving career as a man-on-the-street interviewer for improvised TV and radio campaigns for grocery stores, bank cards, coffee makers, and a host of other clients that won awards for several major advertising agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alec Torelli has a unique perspective as it relates to decision making based on his career as one of the most successful high stakes poker players in the world. As a coach and digital entrepreneur, he shares his knowledge and insight in regard to achieving life style goals that matter. Alec has won millions playing live cash games and some of the biggest tournaments live and online; he has traveled to more than 40 countries, applying insights from his experiences towards life and business. Alec has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports, Travel Channel, Fox Sports, Cigar Aficionado, Poker News and many more. A daily balance of family, work and healthy living helps create Alec’s ideal lifestyle. Even though he travels the world full time, he doesn’t plan more than a week in advance as he believes the best moments in life happen when you are open to spontaneity. It’s all about freedom, excitement, choices… and green juice. On today's show, we discuss the following. 1. Freedom of Choice 2. Finding Your North Star 3. Playing With the Hand Life Has Dealt 4. Knowing When to "Fold" 5. Making "High Stake" Choices in Business 6. Conscious Poker You can learn more about Alec below. www.alectorelli.com www.consciouspoker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sims has often been referred to as the modern day Wizard of Oz. Steve's day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk are just a few of the many projects he has worked on. I wanted to know what makes him tick, and why his success has been so sustainable for so long, and how he continues to make so many things happen for so many people. In this episode we talk about the following. 1.  What makes a good entrepreneur? 2. Why is he considered the modern day Wizard of Oz? 3. The Art of Overcoming Impostor Syndrome. 4. Shiny Object Syndrome. 5. Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make. 6. Best Practices for Finding a Mentor. You can learn more about Steve Below! www.stevedsims.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah is an accomplished actor and storyteller. She peels back the curtain on a unique lifestyle and lets us in on what being an actor is all about.  With over 25 credits, she has spent more time on screen as she has had years living. Everyone has talent, but hard work and a good attitude will take you far and away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerri Williams is a 26 year veteran of the FBI. During her career she worked in financial crimes, and handled some very major cases. These days, in her own words, she is "Living out her glory days" telling the world what the FBI does, writing crime novels. and hosting a weekly podcast with some very historic and popular case agents, from our American History and writing a weekly blog discussing the hit TV Series, FBI by Dick Wolf! In this episode, we talk about the following. 1. How Jerri Discovered the FBI 2. What the Recruiting Process Looks Like 3. What Can the FBI Can and Can't Do 4. Film and Television Cliche's 5. Her True Crime Novel Series 6. Her Weekly FBI TV Series Blog 7. Her Podcast Plus a lot more! You can learn more about Jerri below, listen to her podcast and pick up all of her amazing books! jerriwilliams.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Listen The Open Mic Podcast with Brett Allan 162 EpisodesProduced by Brett AllanWebsite Welcome to the Open Mic Podcast!Join Brett weekly as he interviews celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencer's and high level thought leaders!This is not your ordinary podcast, as we like to say, here you will find"Interesting people,and amazing conversations" Start listening Share April 25th, 2019•27:59 Silicon Valley Top Angel Investor Robin Farmanfarmaian Helps You Leverage Your Expertise To Drive Business and Reach Your Goals: The Thought Leader Formula Robin Farmanfarmaian is one of the Silicon Valley's Top Angel Investors. She is also a professional speaker, entrepreneur, driving high-level business development for cutting-edge medical and biotech companies poised to impact 100M patients. With over 100 speaking engagements in 12 countries, she educates audiences on technology, the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, building thought leadership, and more. Keeping within the empowerment theme, Robin also works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to become thought leaders in order to accelerate their career and business goals. Her 1st book, “The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer”, is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. You can learn more about Robin below! https://www.robinff.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Super Joe Pardo, in this episode we covered everything from his podcast, brand new TV show that is releasing very soon, and his podcast conference, MAPCON. Joe is one of the best guys out there and I am super honored to have had him. You can learn more about him below. https://superjoepardo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Stewart is an artist, actor, and model that gives a unique opportunity for unknown singers and musicians to shine, when they might not normally have the chance through normal circumstances.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Banks, aka "Lil Boss" is the star and and co-creator of the hit TV show, Little Women LA. Tonya has worked as an actress in TV and Film for over 30 years and is letting viewers get a glimpse into her world as a little person on Lifetime's, Little Women: LA. This docu-series chronicles the adventures of a unique group of smart and hilarious girlfriends with big hearts, big personalities and even bigger drama ... who all happen to be little people. She has also appeared in several films, including Bad Santa and Death to Smoochy and has made world history as the first little person, female lead in The Internship Games. She has also appeared on several TV shows including Ricky Smiley, Martin, and The Hughleys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job, and the newly released ,The Connector’s Advantage. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. She teaches from experience and shares what she learned during her extensive career. Michelle’s clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Michelle received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. Love the show? Consider supporting us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adeleta has been working since she was 16 and went on to graduate from the University of Arizona, with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Writing. Taking that writing degree to a new level, Avdić established her blog adaatude.com in 2013 as part of a senior class college project. Fast forward to present day, after years of dedicated posts, she speaks to 85K readers with 47K unique page views a month. Now known globally as @adaatude on social media, she is sought after by major brands to be their brand ambassadors. Over 600,000 followers later, Adaleta Avdić is an accomplished Social Media Influencer and well-known blogger that covers various topics including beauty, travel, lifestyle and fashion. Avdić was born in Bosnia in the early 90s and came to the United States as a refugee when she was 5 years old. Having escaped a life of hardship and war, her and her family arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and were part of a Catholic refugee rescue and taken in by a Catholic priest and his family. The help from the church allowed Avdić's family to start a new life in the US and allowed her dad became a professional pilot. As his career progressed, Avdić family moved to Los Angeles, three years later, and well with ALOT of hard work, blood sweat and tears, the rest is history. Love the show? Consider supporting us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theopenmicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices