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Join Patti Katter with Michael Stein as they talk about not letting circumstances hinder his way to success. Michael is the founder and CEO of Abadak Inc. and the host of the Long Shot Leaders podcast. He tells his story of building his business and looking back to the needy. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Health issues, comedy, the entertainment industry, and success How Michael’s childhood molded and impacted his life The hardest trial in life that Michael faced What the Long Shot Leaders podcast is all about Michael’s relationships with his grandmother and father And so much more! ~ About Michael Stein: Michael Stein was diagnosed with a “learning disability” when he was a child. He is now the founder and CEO of Abadak Inc. Michael started the company while he was broke and nearly homeless. Since then, the company has made over 100 million dollars. He has been and writer, director, producer, actor, comedian, worked with academy award winners and some of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry. He continues to build his company Abadak, the leading tarps supplier in the USA and has donated over one hundred thousand tarps to the homeless. Michael is the host of the podcast Long Shot Leaders. The podcast features the stories of high achievers that have overcome high odds and reached success. ~ You can find Michael Stein on . . . Website: https://longshotleaders.com/ ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

14 Jan 202228min

Join Patti Katter with Frank King as they talk about using comedy as a format to start the conversation on suicide prevention. Frank is an inspirational and motivational speaker and trainer dubbed “The Mental Health Comedian.” He shares his experience dealing with suicide and depression and uses it in his comedy to help push the mental health agenda. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Frank’s struggle with generational depression and suicide Why comedians are more likely to have depression How Frank teaches people to be stand-up comedians Comedy as a way to spread awareness and prevent suicide Tips for suicide intervention And so much more! ~ About Frank King: Frank King is a suicide prevention and postvention public speaker and trainer. He was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, a corporate comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality featured on CNN’s Business Unusual. As an inspirational and motivational public speaker and trainer, he uses the life lessons and lessons learned as a rather active consumer of healthcare, both mental and physical, to start the conversation about mental health. Through speaking, he gives people who battle mental and emotional Illness permission to voice their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide and create a common pool of knowledge in which those who suffer, and those who care about them, can swim. ~ You can find Frank King on . . . Website: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/ ~ Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

7 Jan 202230min

Join Patti Katter with Douglas Smythe as they talk about the right way to shave. Douglas is the co-owner of Phoenix Shaving, a company making artisan soaps and perfumes. He [details]. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: When Douglas started getting intrigued with the shaving gig The type of razor matters: how not to get cuts and bumps from shaving Why shaving should be open for discussion Tips on shaving safely for men and women How shave soaps and aftershaves work, their formulation, and their effects on skin And so much more! ~ About Douglas Smythe: Douglas Smythe was first introduced to traditional shaving as a child watching his dad shave on the weekends. Fast forward to today and find him and his business, Phoenix Shaving, trailblazing on the forefront of the Traditional Wet Shaving revival currently seen crop up around the world. Having created his first perfume at age eight with his chemistry set, and the die was cast. After college, he moved to Central America, where he lived in a hammock at the edge of the rain forest. While there, he developed an after-bite type solution that relieved the inflammation of bug bites. The product became popular with both locals and tourists alike, so much so, four years later, he was back in the USA producing and shipping his wares to Costa Rica. Eventually, his passion for male grooming and traditional shaving became the focal point of his business, and Phoenix Shaving was born. Almost immediately, folks began to take notice of Phoenix Shaving’s daring scents and creative approach to all things shaving. Within two years, he and his business partner were featured in Forbes Magazine. Douglas is also the co-host of the popular morning show I’d Lather Be Shaving and organizer of The Big Shave S’west, a yearly “Shave Festival” held outside of Los Angeles in sunny Mesa, Arizona. In addition, he is a lively online personality and a dynamic public speaker on all things male grooming with a concentration in the art and technique of traditional shaving. ~ You can find Douglas Smythe on . . . Website: https://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/ ~ Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

31 Dec 202133min

Join Patti Katter with SABO as they talk about the guided Hip Hop meditation experience. SABO is a Hip Hop music artist, an Army veteran, and the CEO of NSA Entertainment. He shares details of his music and his process of composing. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Everything about SABO’s meditation project How SABO came up with the lyrics and song titles Symbols in the form of See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Meditations and holistic therapies Intention behind the project and release time And so much more! ~ About SABO: Inspired by early Hip Hop legends of the 90s, SABO grew mimicking those artists dreaming that he would be on the radio one day. He cultivated his raspy lyrics charged vocals while deployed overseas when he served in the US Army. He took that experience and began his journey stateside and became the CEO of NSA Entertainment. ~ You can find SABO on . . . Website: https://nsa-entertainment.com/ ~ Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

21 Dec 202142min

Join Patti Katter with Brendan Kane as they talk about how to get over a million followers from scratch in 30 days. Brendan is the founder and managing partner at Hook Point and an out-of-the-box thinker for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities. He shares creative strategies for effective social media marketing. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Experiences from childhood ingrained into adult work ethics Take time to experiment with things and learn from failure The best way to learn about business is to start one How to put oneself out there on social media Brendan’s advice to those trying to be more active on social media And so much more! ~ About Brendan Kane: Brendan Kane is an out-of-the-box thinker for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities. He thrives on helping individuals and companies systematically find and engage new audiences who reward relevant content, products, and services with their attention and spend. He started his career at Lakeshore Entertainment, where he oversaw all aspects of Lakeshore’s interactive media strategy. While there, he worked on 16 films that generated a worldwide gross of 685-million dollars and pioneered the first-ever influencer campaign to promote Lakeshore’s movies effectively. Kane went on to build applications and platforms for celebrity clients Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Michael Strahan, supermodel Adrianna Lima, and pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler. The applications and platforms Brendan created for his celebrity clients have been accessed by over 50 million people worldwide. In partnership with MTV, Brendan conceptualized and built an advertising technology that monetized consumer-to-consumer interaction within social networks. This technology was utilized by MGM, Lionsgate, Sony, Yahoo, MTV, Rockband, and Vice magazine. He also served as vice president of digital for Paramount Pictures. He helped scale one of the largest social optimization firms in the world that works with brands such as Disney, Fox, NBC, Netflix, Xbox, LinkedIn, and many notable Fortune 100 companies. Kane is most recently known for generating one million followers in over 100 counties in less than 30 days. He went on to publish the best-selling book One Million Followers, which breaks down how he was able to achieve such a feat. ~ You can find Brendan Kane on . . . Website: https://brendanjkane.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJamesKane/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendankane/ ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: @PattiKatter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/

17 Dec 202125min

Join Patti Katter with Eric Konovalov as they talk about motivation and mindset. Eric is a success coach, speaker, and corporate trainer for mindset, sales and success, author, and Marine Corps veteran. He shares his experience and how he used that as motivation to do more in life. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: A Jewish immigrant refugee from Russia Effects of the communist regime on mindset and decisions When Eric decided to join the Marine Corps Out of the military and straight into sales that became a business Why hire a business mindset coach And so much more! ~ About Eric Konovalov: Eric Konovalov is an immigrant refugee whose family fled communist Russia in the early 90s. Though they left physically, Eric grew up seeing how his parents’ communist mindset and belief systems were behind all of their decision-making, which led to struggle and lack of freedom to do what they dreamt of doing. Eric wanted something better for his life and set out to achieve it. After spending eight wonderful years with the United States Marines, Eric excelled in the field of sales and sales leadership. Today, Eric’s motivation is the same as when he was a little kid. It is to live free and help others live their version of freedom. That’s why he founded The Goal Guide Inc, a coaching, public speaking, and training organization focusing on helping people achieve their goals, live out their dreams, and become the most amazing version of themselves. He is the host of Lead Sell Grow – The Human Experience Podcast and the Author of B2B Sales Secrets. Eric has helped people lose weight, improve their marriage, make more money, learn to sell, and start their own businesses. He’s helped people realize what they’re capable of, and he’s helped set people free from their invisible shackles. He is the coach that will always see more in you than you see in yourself. But, best of all, he has the ability to show you your own greatness. ~ You can find Eric Konovalov on . . . Website: https://thegoalguide.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricKonovalov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoalGuide ~ Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

10 Dec 202134min

Join Patti Katter with Jim Rogers as they talk about supporting wounded veterans and their families. Jim is the director of development at Building Homes for Heroes, a national nonprofit for veterans. He explains what they do in the organization and shares his story. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: · Jim’s childhood and his openness to adventure · Involvement in Building Homes for Heroes · Building Homes for Heroes’ history and mission · Financial transparency and programs of the organization · A trial in Jim’s life and how he triumphed over it · And so much more! ~ About Jim Rogers: Jim Rogers is the director of development for the national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes. He helps the organization grow by uniting businesses, organizations, and individuals around the common goal of supporting wounded veterans and their families nationwide. Jim helps people do all they can to support our heroic injured veterans who have sacrificed so much for so many. After a successful career of more than 20 years in the Air Force serving in locations throughout the globe followed by nearly a decade of supporting wounded veterans and their families in his current role, Jim shares this message while speaking to Fortune 500 companies, businesses, organizations and participating in television and radio interviews across the country. Jim enjoys spending time with his family on their 50 acres of natural forested property, learning to make his own maple syrup, and restoring his family’s nearly 200-year-old historic farmhouse in the Mohawk Valley in Upstate New York. ~ You can find Jim Rogers on . . . Website: https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-rogers-1043138/ ~ Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

26 Nov 202121min

Join Patti Katter with Yuliana Grasman as they talk about race car driving. Yuliana is a female race car driver who has won numerous gold medals. She shares how she proved that women could also compete in a male-dominated sport such as car racing. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: · Yuliana’s roots and how she found a home in UAE · A passion for race cars and becoming an inspiration to women · Tough times in Yuliana’s life that led to her success · How to find inspiration and purpose in life · Find balance in challenges and learn from them · And so much more! ~ About Yuliana Grasman: Yuliana Grasman, also called Juliana Grasman or “Afra” in the car racing world, has inspired so many with her success and triumph in the racing world. Being a woman in the car racing world is a tough one, but she has been able to make a name for herself in a male-dominated world. It has always been her childhood dream to race in cars, and now she pursues it relentlessly. She remains an inspiration to many women who still struggle to follow their passion. Yuliana is based in UAE, Dubai. ~ You can find Yuliana Grasman on . . . YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScDONVAZ08mRoey918J0GA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vtc.66? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lcroft_j/ Influencive Article: https://www.influencive.com/yuliana-grasman-proves-herself-as-the-top-car-racer-in-the-industry/ ~ Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don’t forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY

19 Nov 202132min