30 JUN 2016 · Our featured guest is Thomas F. O’Grady, who is also a podcast host of Life Unsettled with Thomas O'Grady Podcast. Mr. Thomas O’Grady just launched his much-awaited book, "The Mechanics for Breakthrough Success: The Guide to a Life You Never Considered Reachable" Link to the book page: LifeUnsettled.com/bts   Thomas F. O’Grady received his Ph.D. in Mathematical and Statistical Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Since the age of 12 he’s been interested in entrepreneurial activities. He rose to the top in Soviet intelligence, broke Soviet codes 3 times; extended Nobel Laureate Daniel McFadden’s work at GM Research labs; as head of Chase Automotive Division reached profitability the chairman and president insisted was not possible; to international recognition in his international consulting firm; a top trainer in Advanced Programming and Database Development, wrote Database Developer’s Guide to Microsoft SQL Server (7); completely redirected corporate initiatives into customer focus. Besides hard work, he credits his success to constant independent learning and states that he learns from each person he meets. Shawn Chhabra's Webasite: http://2020marketingsolutions.com/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/     Formerly, he assisted many executives and companies researching feasibility and positioning for products, divisions and companies. The list of people he directly advised includes Lee Iacocca and Alan Greenspan, and companies including Toyota, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, TRW, Fuji and Microsoft. He has been on TV and radio as an expert over 300 times and in the print media, newspapers and magazines, over 35,000 times. On one day, he appeared in 6 different articles in USA Today. And, yes, the rumor is true—he appeared in Vogue!     Thomas O'Grady lifesuccess123@msn.com Thomas O'Grady, PhD Bio: http://www.lifeunsettled.com/about/little-background-thomas-ogrady/ Author: “Mechanics for Breakthrough Success” (forthcoming) ; “Database Developer’s Guide to SQL Server 7” Website: http://www.LifeUnsettled.com Podcast: http://www.LifeUnsettled.com/foritunes Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThomasOGradyPhD Life Unsettled is #6 in iTunes - What’s Hot

24 MAY 2016 · WGL50: Kathy Caprino, M.A. Career Breakthrough Coach and Founder of Ellia Communications and the Amazing Career Project With Shawn Sudershan Chhabra   Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an international career success coach, writer, speaker and leadership trainer dedicated to the advancement of women in business.  A former corporate Vice President, and a trained marriage and family therapist, Kathy is also the author of Breakdown, Breakthrough,  and Founder of Ellia Communications, Inc. and the Amazing Career Project online course for women.  She's a leading contributor on Forbes, Huffington Post and LinkedIn and a top media source on women’s careers and workplace issues, and has appeared in over 100 of the nation’s leading publications, and on national radio and TV.   For more information, visit kathycaprino.com and connect with Kathy on Twitter, FB, LinkedIn.   Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an international career success coach, writer, speaker and leadership trainer dedicated to the advancement of women in business.  The author of Breakdown, Breakthrough,  and Founder of Ellia Communications, Inc. and the Amazing Career Project, Kathy is a Forbes, Huffington Post and LinkedIn contributor and top media source on women’s careers and workplace issues. For more info, visit kathycaprino.com and connect with Kathy on Twitter, FB, LinkedIn.   http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/   http://shawnchhabra.com/   http://www.authoritycollege.com/    

17 MAY 2016 · Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are the founders of Barefoot, America’s #1 wine brand, and co-authors of the New York Times bestseller, The Barefoot Spirit. They started with virtually no money or wine industry experience and pioneered ‘Worthy Cause Marketing’. They now share their innovative approach to businesses as consultants, authors, speakers, and workshop leaders, and are sought-after thought leaders in entrepreneurship in both print and broadcast media. They co-author weekly blogs at www.thebarefootspirit.com  & www.thebrandauthority.net http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/   http://shawnchhabra.com/    

2 MAY 2016 · As Founder and CEO of the marketing firm Triple R Marketing,Matt has been described as “highly creative with an unparalleledunderstanding of service”. With over 20 years’ experience inMarketing and Sales, Matt has helped small-local businesses andbrand-name Fortune 500 companies alike become leaders in theirindustry. He has worked alongside world-renowned author and salesexpert Jeffrey Gitomer, and has helped businesses promote theirproducts at high-profile events such as the Sport Emmy Awards.In this Episode, you will discover that Matt and Shawn, both arefan of a wonderful coach and person, and she is,  Jaime(Tardy) Masters (Best Selling Author and Coach at The EventualMillionaire) Matt’s vision of Triple R Marketing is key to his core beliefand operating principles, driving him to create distinguishedcustomer experiences, “Customer experiences are not planned basedon data, they happen when you empower the right people who lovewhat they do, and I love what I do.”As a leader in the industry, Matt has been asked to speak atwide range of organizations including, but not limited to, HamiltonCo Sports Summit, International Association of Venue Managers,Indiana State Fair Association, and the Sports Indiana EducationSession on topics of search engine optimization, social media, andcustomer experiences.Customer experience is integral to his work. He believessatisfied customer are not a level of success, as beingsatisfied is the bare minimum we will accept in today’s socialworld. With this customer-centric business philosophy, businessacumen and commitment to rapid, reliable results he and his staffhave retained over 96% of his customers.He is also a successful serial entrepreneur. For years,Ruedlinger had given his clients Joan’s Caramels on their birthdaysand was met with tremendous positive response. Clients loved thepersonal touch of receiving caramels and Ruedlinger was able toform many friendships through his sincere gesture. The homemadecaramels quickly became a key part of Ruedlinger’s business. Whenhe got word that the store was closing, the entrepreneur in himkicked in. He knew he had to reach an agreement with Fischer tokeep the caramels available for everyone. In January of 2016,Ruedlinger took over as the new owner of Joan’s Caramels. Havingthe ability to brand products to put the caramels in, has added anadditional layer to set Triple R Marketing apart from theircompetition. He also developed an app called Fanvious that allowsfood and merchandise to be delivered to your seat while at asporting event or concert. With the success of the app he has beenfeatured on the weekly television program Inside Indiana and alsospoke at the IAVM 2015 Arena Management Conference on the ‘NewTechnology for Improved Fan Engagement.’When Matt is not at the office or traveling for work, hecontinues to wear or buy anything to do with Superman. He is adevoted marketing nerd that enjoys running, superhero movies andvacation with his family. https://triplermarketing.com/ http://wgl.fm/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://www.authoritycollege.com/ http://press.authoritycollege.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/http://www.mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ https://laptopuniverse.com/http://itparts.com/  

20 APR 2016 · WGL47: Bonnie Harvey, Co- the founder of Barefoot, with Shawn Sudershan Chhabra   Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are the founders of Barefoot, America’s #1 wine brand, and co-authors of the New York Times bestseller, The Barefoot Spirit. They started with virtually no money or wine industry experience and pioneered ‘Worthy Cause Marketing’. They now share their innovative approach to businesses as consultants, authors, speakers, and workshop leaders, and are sought-after thought leaders in entrepreneurship in both print and broadcast media. They co-author weekly blogs at www.thebarefootspirit.com  & www.thebrandauthority.net.    http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/     Shawn’s websites http://shawnchhabra.com/ http://wgl.fm/ http://authoritycollege.com/ http://press.authoritycollege.com/ http://authoritycollege.com/googlenews/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/    

28 MAR 2016 · Our featured guest today is John Lee Dumas, also known among friends as JLD. John is a good friend of ours and a highly successful podcaster and entrepreneur. John Lee Dumas is creator and host of one of the most popular podcast EOFIRE (Entrepreneur on Fire) where his community is known as FIRE NATION. Let us learn about John’s Journey: How John have CHANGED the Podcast Industry and How Podcasting have Changed John’s Career and Life   JLD's Entrepreneurial Journey!   John just had a very successful KICKSTARTER campaign to launch his book, FREEDOM JOURNAL.  We will talk about The FREEDOM JOURNAL and SMART Goals, accountability   In this episode we will also learn about how John have CHANGED the PODCASTING INDUSTRY!   Jon Lee Dumas http://www.eofire.com/   http://thefreedomjournal.com/   http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/     Shawn’s websites http://shawnchhabra.com/ http://wgl.fm/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/

26 MAR 2016 · WGL45: Frederique Murphy with Shawn Sudershan ChhabraSpecialising in Inspirational Leadership, Frederique Murphy is a mindset strategist who inspires leaders to believe and accomplish the extraordinary. With her Mountain Moving Mindset (M3) platform, she equips you with scientifically-based strategies to take your life, career and business to a whole new level. With strong business acumen and strategic vision, she makes change happen. Frederique is a passionate and charismatic speaker, who captivates audiences – when she takes to the stage, sparks fly and beliefs, attitudes and behaviours will be instilled to create lasting change. For more information on Frederique's transformational services, visit http://frederiquemurphy.com/FREE SPECIAL GIFT for listeners and viewers:Limited time availability: audio and video forms, and previously released episodes can be found on http://frederiquemurphy.com/them3mile/http://shawnchhabra.com/http://wgl.fm/http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/http://shawnchhabra.com/

5 MAR 2016 · WGL44: Dima Ghawi with Shawn Sudershan Chhabra, Dima Ghawi is an international speaker and inspiring leader     “TRANSFORMATIONAL CATALYST FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT”   It began as one young woman’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Today, that same woman shares her experiences and passion with a goal to assist others around the world discover a renewed sense of identity and purpose in their personal and professional lives.   The Dima Ghawi of today is an international speaker and inspiring leader. Her story captivates global audiences and causes them to walk away feeling empowered, inspired, and motivated to break the internal and external limitations that have previously inhibited them from reaching their fullest potential.   With 18 years of corporate experience, Dima has gained invaluable multicultural leadership expertise within several global Fortune 20 companies while working throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Dima’s extensive background has positioned her as an expert in satisfying the talent development needs of the global workforce. She has provided training and consulted on a wide range of topics, to include, Global Leadership, Workforce Development, and Strategy and Operations.   Dima’s passion for educating and inspiring others to ascend to higher levels has led her to deliver speeches and seminars focused on leadership to global corporate professionals and form alliances with top universities through lectures to both professors and students focused on the global skills required to succeed in today’s workforce. She also serves as a Board Member for several non-profit organizations that emphasize education and talent development.   Dima has been recognized with the United State’s President’s Bronze Volunteer Service Award, the Business Report’s “2014 Forty Under 40 Award,” and has been featured in the Baton Rouge Business Report for her professional and philanthropic work   Immigrating to the United States from her home country of Jordan in 1996, Dima achieved an MBA from the University of San Diego and an undergraduate degree in Economics from San Diego State University.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nr62XUtlu0 https://www.facebook.com/dghawi?       http://wgl.fm/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/     - International Speaker -   A sought-after speaker, Dima has reached more than 15,000 individuals globally through a myriad of speaking engagements, training programs, and seminars. Her innate ability to connect with the audience has led to invitations for her to speak at conferences and corporate events, including:   ·         Presenter, “Breaking Glass: A Leadership Story,” 2014 Technology, Entertainment and Design (TEDx) Louisiana State University (LSU).   ·         Keynote Speaker, “Women Leadership and Global Demands,” 2013 Global Women Leaders, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ·         Presenter, “Women Empowerment Initiatives: Developing Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas,” 2013, United Nations, Johannesburg, South Africa. ·         Presenter, “Global Employee Engagement,” 2014 Strategic Employee Engagement & Internal Brand Activation Conference, New York City, New York. ·         Keynote Speaker, “Breaking Glass: Unleash Your Leadership Potential,” 2015, Cisco Systems iWise Workshop, Silicon Valley, California. ·         Closing Speaker, “Leading Beyond the Bottom Line: Igniting Employee Engagement to Drive Business Results,” 2015, Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, Controllers Workshop, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Topics Dima presents during Women in Business events include: ·         Breaking Glass: Unleash Your Leadership Potential ·         Bringing the Feminine Element into Leadership ·         What Makes Us Strong ·         Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Environment ·         Women and Global Leadership ·         Middle-Eastern Women’s Roles in Politics and Economic Development     - Volunteer and Community Leadership Activities - Dima is dedicated to philanthropic work within the global community. She most recently founded a Leadership and Empowerment virtual global community, providing professional women across the world with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn together through social media and web-conferences. Dima passionately uses her global background and leadership skills to create opportunities in IT for the young generation. She volunteers with educational institutions and connects non-profit organizations focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education, and helps them build a common mission. Recent Volunteer Activities Include: Board member of several Louisiana-based organizations focused on STEAM and promoting women in technology; including the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System, Louisiana Women in IT (La-WIT), and the Louisiana Tech Park. Influenced the development of the new curriculum at the College of Engineering, LSU. Specifically, she helped the College with professional skills training for the students in topics such as communication, relationship management, negotiation skills, branding, and more. Partnered with the College of Engineering, LSU, to create a series of professional development videos, helping LSU students better their interviewing skills. One of the organizing founders for “IT Girl”, an event held in May 2014 that focused on teaching middle-school girls the basics of computer programming. This event was a result of Dima’s partnership building, as she brought the community together for this important cause. In the Media: Arab Woman Mag Interview, 2015 Business Insider: Baton Rouge Forty under 40 Award, 2014 Business Report: The Best Advice, 2014 Big Fish Presentations: Behind the Screens Of My TEDx Talk, 2014 Be Bold: LSU Communication Across the Curriculum, 2013      

29 FEB 2016 · Ryan Foland is a communication strategist who can help you overcome your fears and communicate a clear message, whether you're going in for an in person interview to speaking in front of tens of thousands of people. Featured in Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Ryan is recognized for his unique theories of public speaking and communication tricks. A decorated Toastmaster and an experienced Emcee, Ryan loves connecting with new people and has a fondness for innovation. Ryan has been seen in TEDx, Blackstone LaunchPad, Expert DOJO, Toastmasters and others. On the side, he blogs at RyanFoland.com and has a passion for drawing stick figures on his Instagram. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn Follow Ryan on Twitter TechDayNews Blog RyanFoland.com   http://wgl.fm/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/

23 FEB 2016 · WGL42: Tallat Mahmood with Shawn Sudershan Chhabra Tallat Mahmood is founder of The Smart Business Plan Academy, his flagship online course on building powerful business plans for small and medium-sized businesses to help them grow and raise capital. Tallat has worked for over 10 years as a small and medium-sized business advisor and investor, and in this period has helped dozens of businesses raise hundreds of millions of dollars for growth. He has also worked as an investor and sat on Boards of companies.       http://wgl.fm/ http://mediaauthorityshawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/ http://shawnchhabra.com/