Share Life: Systems & Stories

https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/business-development/650-ceo-business-turnaround-story In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest Jason Long. This will mark his fourth appearance on the podcast! After getting together recently for some Korean BBQ and hearing the conclusion of Jason Long's CEO journey, I asked him to join me on the podcast to share his insights on the journey of transforming a dying company into a multi-million dollar deal. Jason is a serial entrepreneur who normally launches and runs his own companies. But, several years back, an opportunity arose to turn around a medical software business. He walked into the hellish scenario and transformed the business and people in it. And he was transformed in the process as well. In this episode, we talk about the situation and the lessons learned. Additional links, show highlights, and the audio version at the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/business-development/650-ceo-business-turnaround-story

Episode type: Inspirational People Interview https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/646-beth-haun Beth and I have been through hills and valleys together and has been a vital part of my own story. She was originally a client of Noodlehead Marketing who became a team member and an influencing leader of our marketing business. She was also a participant in the Noodlehead Marketing transition into intentionality, a learner of constructive development theory via the Leaders Lyceum, a part of the Win Without Pitching transition, involved in the Island Story adventure, and a co-creator of IDEMA; a framework for capturing and sustaining ideas. I'm grateful for the impact Beth has had on my life and look forward to her sharing her life with you today. For additional show highlights, links, and the audio version, visit the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/646-beth-haun #community #vulnerability #grace

Episode Type: Inspirational People -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/643-denise-marie-stilley In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Denise Marie Stilley! This is a unique interview because Denise and I met in high school in a TV tech class, where we produced a daily news show for the school called Eagle Eye News. Since then, we have not stayed in touch, but recently, I shared some footage from our class all those years ago, and we reconnected. After looking through Denise's social media profiles, I was impressed with the places she's been and the journey she trekked, so I invited her to share her story with us. For show notes, audio version, and links, visits the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/643-denise-marie-stilley

Episode Type: Inspirational People https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/637-stephen-hathaway In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with comedian and online campus pastor at Victory World Church, Stephen Hataway. We were connected through our mutual friend, Jessica Lalley, of Voices to Connect. This discussion explores the theme of using laughter as a coping mechanism in the face of tragedy. Stephen shares personal experiences about his parents' divorce, his father's gender transition, and his childhood bullying. He also discusses transforming adversity into something positive, recounting his journey from homelessness to ministry. Stephen had an unconventional career as a cemetery plot salesman and now provides insights for leading digital online communities. Both Stephen and I are dying to have you check out this episode, so enjoy watching or listening below! For more show highlights, links, and the audio version go to the following URL https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/637-stephen-hathaway

Episode Type: Inspirational People https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/633-ellen-bristol In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Ellen Bristol, founder of the Bristol Strategy Group and non-profit fundraising guru! Ellen and I originally connected when Hubspot referred Ellen my way for updating her Hubspot website. In this conversation, Ellen shares her story, including her windy road into entrepreneurship, the different dynamics she explores with her non-profit coaching clients, and the ways she's led the charge in transforming how the non-profit world thinks about and acts around money. This terrific conversation brings out the deep wisdom Ellen has gained over the eight decades on this blue planet. Addition notes, links, and the audio version at the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/633-ellen-bristol #life #fundraising #money #nonprofit

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Show notes & Links -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/writing/630-content-creation-systems In this Listen to Learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm talking with Jim Karwisch and Tess Van Ee about developing writing systems that enable us to create great content (for social media, blogs, and books). Tess Van Ee is a professional freelance writer who works in the Lifesciences, Healthcare, and Manufacturing spaces helping them to communicate difficult concepts. Jim Karwisch is a speaker, facilitator, and coach assisting professionals untangle the narratives that are holding them back. This conversation is an intersection of different perspectives on the writing process and developing systems that let us effectively publish. Show notes & Links -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/writing/630-content-creation-systems #writing #writingcommunity #writingtips #writingcoach #writingtechniques #systems

#onechipchallenge #onechipchallenge2022 #onechipchallenge2023 It's done. The One Chip challenge is finished. I lasted the whole hour without drinking or eating anything. The worst lasted about 10 minutes. It was the most heat intensity I've experienced in the tongue, ever. That was unexpected.

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https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/628-liz-mcvicker In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Liz McVicker. Liz is a life and leadership coach through her company, The Cadence Collective. Years ago, my wife and I attended Victory World Church for 4-5 years, which is also where we met Liz. Liz and I recently reconnected at Natalie Born's recent book launch party. In this conversation, Liz shares her story, her background in corporate work and ministry, her leap of faith into entrepreneurship, and the different dynamics she explores with her coaching clients. Show notes, links, and the audio version here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/628-liz-mcvicker

https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/625-abbie-shepherd In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Abbie Shepherd. Abbie is our long-time friend and real estate agent. She is the founder of The Abbie Shepherd Real Estate Group serving the Atlanta area community and someone I admire for her consistent communication and persistent follow-up. She's also got a large family like us, with 5 of her own kids. In this conversation, Abbie shares how she stumbled into real estate from an engineering background, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she's survived multiple economic crises and thrived on the other sides of them. For the audio version, links, and show notes, go to the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/625-abbie-shepherd

https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/624-dan-fellars In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Dan Fellars. Dan is the founder of BuiltOnAir, an Airtable Community, and co-founder of InAir Studio, an Airtable consulting firm. I originally met Dan when he had me on an early episode of the BuiltOnAir podcast where we explored in-depth, my Path of the Freelancer freelancing dashboard. Recently, he had me on a recent live episode of the podcast where we survey a new addition I made on the freelancing dashboard while also demonstrating other ways I use Airtable. In this conversation, we flip the table and I ask Dan all the questions! He shares his story, how he loves to build things, how he intersected with Airtable, and how he's adapting to the new future ahead. Listen or watch this discussion below! For more notes, links, and the audio version head to the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/624-dan-fellars

https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/620-natalie-born In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Natalie Born. Natalie is a speaker, podcast host, and founder of Innovation Meets Leadership, a product strategy consulting business. We originally got connected through her husband Aaron, and have both been involved in different seasons of lives at Victory World Church. In this conversation, we dive into Natalie's story, the role of empathy, how women affect the dynamics in the workforce, meeting the needs of customers, finding peace in chaos, and leaving behind a trail of dead bodies. For links, discussion highlights, and the audio version, visit the following URL. https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/620-natalie-born

https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/618-julie-kitsulie In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Julie Christine Hubbard (AKA Julie Kitsulie) @juliekitsulie Julie is a talented freelance project manager, animator, and designer. We went to the Art Institute together over a decade ago and got reconnected because of my friend's independent movie project. In our conversation below, we explore Julie's story before we met in college, how her career diverged after graduation, the lessons she learned in the industry, the aspirations she has for the future, and how she has fun along the way. For links, more notes, and additional resources, visit the following URL -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/618-julie-kitsulie

Episode Type: Inspirational People https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/617-david-ebner In this⁠Inspirational People interview⁠on⁠the Share Life podcast⁠, I'm speaking withDavid Ebner. David is the founder of⁠Content Workshop⁠and advisor of⁠Copywriter Exchange⁠. David and I met through our mutual participation in a shared small group community of marketers that spawned out of⁠the Atlanta Hubspot user group.⁠We collaborated when I presented⁠a Path of the Freelancer webinar about building a steady stream of paying clients for the Copywriter Exchange.⁠ Inour conversation below, we explore David's storytelling background,how his sense of homelessness fueled his pursuit of creative endeavors, and how he navigates the challenges of life. Additional Resources and Links For the video version, show note highlights, and additional links, ⁠visit the podcast page here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/617-david-ebner

Episode Type: Inspirational People https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/615-amanda-utter In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Amanda Utter, a freelance voice-over talent. Amanda Utter is known for her delightful personality and charming spunk as a voice-over talent. Her versatility can be heard nationally on network TV, radio, Pandora ads, and Sirius XM for companies like YouTube, Dell Computers, Discount Tire, Capital One, Chevrolet, and Facebook. We originally got connected when I owned my marketing agency and we hired her for different video projects. I've always been impressed at how consistently she markets her freelancing services, a key attribute of all successful entrepreneurs. Watch or listen to our conversation below where we discuss Amanda's backstory, systems, mentorship, how she overcomes difficult moments, how she manages her anxiety, and why family and community are vital. For links and additional information visit the following link -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/615-amanda-utter

For links, conversation notes, and the audio version, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/business-development/609-business-lunches In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest and business consultant Lauren Hisey. You can check out my 2020 conversation with Lauren on episode 28 of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, we're talking about her mission to have 100 lunches with 100 people and the lessons she learned along the way. In 2019, Lauren (a continuous improvement specialist) transitioned from corporate America working with Nielson (and AT&T before that) to the Entrepreneur life as an independent coach and consultant. She works with business owners to rapidly get from where they are to where they want to be. We originally connected after I spoke at Kettering Executive Network about flourishing as a freelancer during a pandemic. Now that she's finished her 100 lunches, I wanted her to share the lessons she learned in the process. Her project is similar to one I did when I launched into freelancing, and the go-to approach for anyone jumping into entrepreneurship. Agenda-free community building is a powerful force. Understand why in this conversation. For links, conversation notes, and the audio version, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/business-development/609-business-lunches

For links, notes, and the audio version, visit -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/personal/development/608-low-anthropology In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Zahl. David and I discuss his latest book, Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others and Yourself. David is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. David is also an author of multiple books and has written for Christianity Today and the Washington Post. He lives with his wife and three boys in Charlottesville, Virginia where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Today, we're talking about anthropology, as it relates to our understanding of human nature. For links, notes, and the audio version, visit -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/personal/development/608-low-anthropology

For more information, links, and the podcast audio, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/607-maria-joyner In this Inspirational People interview, I'm speaking with Maria Joyner, the co-founder of FounderScale. On a prior episode of the podcast, I spoke with her co-founder Josh Sweeney. For those not familiar, FounderScale helps organizations leverage HubSpot to increase sales and enhance marketing. Maria is an entrepreneur, marketing technologist, Hubspot specialist, and an American ex-pat living and working with her husband and son in the jungles of Costa Rica. Her professional background includes email deliverability, marketing automation, and scaling B2B startups. She considers her greatest professional achievement surfing during the work day. In this conversation, we talk about her big leap from Atlanta to Costa Rica, how she lives better, the ways she approaches work smartly, her systemic mindset, and how stories have impacted her. For more information, links, and the podcast audio, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/607-maria-joyner

For the audio version, show notes, and additional links go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/606-territorial-sovereignty In this Listen to Learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Koyzis. David holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame, taught undergraduate political science for thirty years, and is the author of two books and multiple chapters and articles. In a prior episode of the podcast, David and I discussed his book, Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies (affiliate) where he synthesizes the ideologies (idolatries) of liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democratism, socialism into a larger meta-story. In this conversation, we're discussing geographic sovereignty. To whom does the land belong? This is the root question that came to my mind when Russia fully invaded Ukraine in 2022. Also, with Kuwait in the ’90s, and Taiwan now, we have situations with conflicting claims of geography and populaces. In the United States, we have differences in the ownership of American land between settlers and natives, and past conflicts about whether the states are obligated to remain in the union or whether America can break off from Great Britain. This conversation is geared towards helping us make sense of and navigate these conflicts. For the audio version, show notes, and additional links go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/606-territorial-sovereignty

For audio version, links, and notes go here --- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/604-emotivism-secular-world-life In this listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Jesse Nigro about Alasdair Macintyre's suggestion in After Virtue, emotivism, the enlightenment's failures, and whether we should choose Aristotle or Nietzsche. Jesse is the editor-in-chief at the North American Anglican since 2012. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and children where he teaches philosophy at a classical high school. Jesse has a BA in philosophy and an MA in theology. My reason for asking him on the show resulted from reading his four-part essay series on the North American Anglican site titled Secular stories. After reading five of Alasdair Macintyre's books, I wanted someone who knew Macintyre's work well so that we could discuss these ideas and better make sense of them. We explore these concepts and others in this conversation. A Quick Note About This Recording If you're watching on video, you'll notice that Jesse's daughter Isabel is joining us in the conversation. Throughout the recording, you will hear her chiming in from time to time, particularly at the end. We hope you won't mind these mild noises:-)

For links, conversation highlights, and additional resources visit this page on my website -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/603-political-visions-illusions --- In this book discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Koyzis, author of Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies. David holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame and taught undergraduate political science for thirty years. David argues in his book that what we believe about politics matters. In a unique and overarching way, David synthesizes the ideologies, and what he also calls the idolatries of liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democratism, and socialism into a larger meta-story. He explains these ideologies' points of view, where they aim to provide a redemptive human story, and how their redemptive story fails to recognize the deeper problem and achieve their political ambitions. The book is a fabulous framework for navigating politics while also transcending the emotional pull that comes with political crises or deeply rooted political belief-based discussions. We're often driven by these ideologies without recognizing how they're fueling our point of view and behavior. --- For links, conversation highlights, and additional resources visit this page on my website -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/others/society/603-political-visions-illusions

Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this discussion, I'm speaking with Jaime Ellithorpe, founder of 540 strategies, which focuses on leveraging Linkedin, among other mediums to effectively generate leads for heart-centered businesses. I was so impressed with her relationship-building approach, I wanted to meet her. In this episode, you too get to meet her. For additional notes, links, and the video version of the conversation go to this page --- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/601-jaime-ellithorpe

Welcome to another Book Discussion episode on the Share Life podcast. In this wandering discussion, I'm speaking with author, Bible teacher, and writer Traci Rhoades. Traci is also a thinker, listener, and follower of Jesus who cares deeply about church unity, church history, everyone reading God's word, and engaging with others on Twitter - where we originally connected. She lives with her family outside of Grand Rapids. She's been on the podcast before, talking about the final moments of Jesus on the cross. In this conversation, we're discussing Traci's recently published book, Shaky Ground: What to do After the Bottom Drops Out (Affiliate). It is written for Christians and the spiritually curious, who wonder how a life built on Christ’s solid ground can make a real difference in our own lives, and in our communities and churches. For conversation highlights, links, and the audio podcast version, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/personal/faith/599-shaky-ground

For the audio version, links, and additional notes, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/596-roger-parrott Welcome to another Inspirational People interview episode of the Share Life podcast. In this expansive discussion, I'm speaking with author, speaker, and president of Belhaven University Roger Parrott. We were connected through my friends at Voices to Connect. Roger is delivering actionable insights for parents and businesses. He was named among the 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021 by The Education Magazine. As one of the longest-serving college presidents in America, Dr. Parrott is a fountain of knowledge for Christian leaders. His book, published earlier this year in February, is titled Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. For the audio version, links, and additional notes, go here -- https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/inspiration/people/596-roger-parrott