Professional By Choice

How do you deal with issues when the going gets tough? How do you deal with adversity? Today's guest is Nick DiNardo. Nick is the author of “The Game of Adversity” which revolves around 8 Practices To Turn Life's Toughest Moments Into Your Greatest Opportunities. Nick also has a podcast by the name of “The Sweet Adversity podcast” and Nick’s podcast aims to show that adversity is the catalyst for living a great life and accomplishing great things. In this episode, you will hear about: The 3 common traits Nick has noticed among highly successful people What brought Nick’s focus to Adversity How we should look at Adversity His favorite (and least favorite) whiskey You can keep track of Nick at his website: nickdinardo.com You can also subscribe to his Sweet Adversity Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ph/podcast/sweet-adversity-podcast-entrepreneurship/id994576371?mt=2 www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: AShamaluevMusic

Today's guest is Tess Wicks. Tess is the Host of a podcast, a Writer and Public Speaker for "Words & Money" which is a platform dedicated to educating career-driven women on their personal financial matters. Tess’ goal is to add a little snark, sass, and humor into your financially savvy, goal attaining journey by taking these particularly dry and mind-numbing topics and showing you that... well, getting smart with your money isn't only for the mega-rich big boys, and it doesn't have to be quite as boring and unrelatable as we all might assume it is. You contact & keep track of Tess at tesswicks.com Visit her blog at www.tesswicks.com/blog and listen to her podcast here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/words-money-female-finance/id1074065630?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tess_wicks Twitter: www.twitter.com/tess_wicks Facebook: www.facebook.com/wordsandmoney In this episode, you will hear about: Why Tess is passionate about focusing on empowering women The common traits she noti

Description: Have you ever called someone “lucky” for having a job… an experience…. money? In this episode, we talk about luck. How we think about it & how we should think about it. www.Chris-Molina.com Intro Music: AShamaluevMusic Outro Music: Itro & Tobu, Cloud

Have you ever thought of starting a business? Have you thought about dropping out of college? Today's guest is Prahasith Veluvolu. Prah is a good friend of mine and someone that I consider a “serial entrepreneur”. Prah has a very interesting story, especially if you’re thinking about starting a business or dropping out of college. You can contact Prah & check out what he’s up to by going to mimirhq.com or contacting him at his Twitter “@prahasith_v” & email prahasith@mimirhq.com In this episode, you will hear about: His story about the companies he’s started Prah’s thought-process when he decided to stop attending college What traits Prah thinks are important for an entrepreneur www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: AShamaluevMusic

Have you ever tried to Master something? Have you ever pursued the Mastery of something? Today's guest is Adam Carroll. Adam is a speaker, author, documentary creator, founder of National Financial Educators & an all around financial literacy junkie. Adam has a great story and a very interesting take on the Mastery (essentially being good at what you do). In this episode, you will hear about: His story toward financial literacy Adam’s 3-step process for Mastery. (1) Identify (2) Observation & Immersion (3) Evaluation & Awareness How Adam became a better speaker Some word association that shows Adam’s thoughts on Shagnasty You contact & keep track of Adam at moneysavvy.com www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: AShamaluevMusic

Did you know that EQ generally trumps IQ in the job market? Today's guest is Gale Mote. Gale is a Trainer & Organization Development Consultant at Gale Mote Associates, a Certified Coach and Facilitator for EQ-i 2.0®, an Authorized Partner with Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ and Everything DiSC®, and an Adjunct Lecturer at University of Iowa. You can find Gale at http://www.galemoteassociates.com In this episode, you will hear about: How Gale got to where she is now. What is EQ and why is it important? Gale’s thoughts on Team Building and Building Trust. The biggest fish Gale has ever caught! www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: AShamaluevMusic

Making a difference in the life of others is not difficult. Does the thought of helping others fuel your inner passion? It does for Tinashe. Today's guest is Tinashe Chaponda. Tinashe is President & Founder of the non-profit FOCUS Kalamazoo, a Jeter’s Leaders alum, Board of Director member for the Advocacy Services for Kids, a student at Western Michigan University and an all-around great role model. In this episode, you will hear about: Where Tinashe’s passion to help others comes from Easy ways for everyone to improve their community How he handles juggling so many responsibilities His plans for Presidency (not even a joke!) If you would like to connect with Tinashe, visit the links below! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tinashechaponda FOCUS Kalamazoo Website: www.focuskalamazoo.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TinasheChaponda95 Instagram: instagram.com/tinashe_chaponda/ www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: AShamaluevMusic

Our choices have powerful outcomes - you just have to CHOOSE to make them! Today's guest is Susanna Kalnes. Susanna is an entrepreneur, a BeachBody Master Trainer, a frequent guest on various television networks, and someone who has been featured in Shape magazine (just to name a few things). We can all learn from her story and her take on the decision-making process. In this episode, you will hear about: The scare in Susanna's life that put her on track to a healthy lifestyle The choices she had to make along the way Susanna's personal decision-making process The name of her fish...you'll love this! If you would like to contact Susanna, head over to www.susannakalnes.com www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: AShamaluevMusic

What is the 'Professional By Choice' podcast? What is PBC about? Who the heck is Chris Molina? This brief intro to the PBC podcast answers all those questions! Take a quick listen to see what's in store. Visit our website: www.Chris-Molina.com Intro/Outro Music: Ashamaluev Music