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Embrace smart risks that enhance personal freedom and expand life's possibilities—whether through career shifts, entrepreneurial ventures, or achieving financial independence! Blake Bozarth, CFA encourages individuals to realistically assess their aspirations. While not advocating for everyone to quit their jobs and become full-time entrepreneurs, he believes many can explore new paths and options through calculated risk-taking. This approach empowers people to gain career flexibility and autonomy, enabling them to navigate changes and seize opportunities. Don't miss out on this insightful episode—listen now! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gdUGCGzG

Welcome to There's No Time Like the Present—Your Career Revolution Book, Chapter 6. In this episode, our speakers, Courtney Dyksterhouse, Marissa Frois, and I, delve into the challenges and opportunities of realizing financial independence and personal aspirations. They dissect the common obstacles of funding and indecision and pave the road toward entrepreneurial success with practical guidance and innovative suggestions. This conversation is a deep dive into understanding the abundance of opportunities available to fund your entrepreneurial dream, whether through personal savings or venture capital. Our speakers stress education over emotion in financial decision-making. Shedding the paralyzing fear of failure, we learn about the power of unwavering faith and relentless action and the importance of coaching as a guiding force and continuous commitment to growth.Learn More https://lnkd.in/eAZCWRZG

Switching careers can be a stressful and daunting prospect for anyone who is looking to make a vocational change, but it can also be a source of inspiration and a catalyst for growth and for finding your life’s purpose. Today’s guest, Isaiah Deporto-Plick is no stranger to change, as he’s jumped between various industries to finally land on a path that is truly aligned with his purpose. Aside from holding a B.A. degree in political science, an MBA, and a law degree, Isaiah is also the Co-Founder of Fuerza Ventures – a firm that provides support to new startup founders of color – and a Legal Counsel at SSM, a woman and minority-owned boutique law firm that offers big-law-quality services. Isaiah candidly shares his inspiring story. We begin our conversation with a journey through Isaiah’s childhood, including the stroke and subsequent cerebral palsy diagnosis that changed his life from birth. Then, Isaiah explains what he learned from growing up with a chronic disease, an alcoholic father, and a very supportive mother, and how those lessons still apply to his life today. We discuss what gave him the confidence to make multiple career pivots, how he found his north star, and how he navigates life and career setbacks. If you are nervous about making a pivot and would like to let go of the fear, and/or if you’re still searching for your north star, then today’s conversation with Isaiah is exactly what you need!  Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #startuplawyer #venturecapital #inspiringstories #underrepresentedfounders #careerpivot #findingpurpose #overcomingsetbacks

Micro-quitting is stealthy. You don’t always see the subtle, quiet decisions you make. It’s kinda passive-aggressive – but you are the passive aggressor to yourself. You’re busy. Probably stressed. Definitely overwhelmed. You choose not to show up. You don’t take risks. You don’t have your own back. But when you add up all the micro-quits over your week, what are you creating for yourself? What are you telling yourself? If you are micro-quitting you definitely have some strong thoughts even if you don’t realize them. What’s in your way? Want to stop stalling and take more action? I can help. Schedule a free consultation where we will dig into your goals and what’s possible. https://bit.ly/3T2MTwO p.s. For more on Microquitting, check out episode 22 of The Career Refresh podcast

Taking calculated risks can be the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving significant life goals. Blake Bozarth, CFA emphasizes the importance of having an appetite for "smart risk," acknowledging that while avoiding unnecessary risks is prudent, the path to personal and professional growth often requires stepping outside comfort zones. He reflects on the common regret of not pursuing passions or aspirations. Click below to listen and learn more about his journey! https://lnkd.in/gnqg-rAH

If not now, then when? is the topic of Episode 1 of the Impact Interviews. Laura B. and Stephen Rockman talk all things Impact - what is impact? how is it made? and how does impact investing work? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eHPcaawj If you have an amazing impact story that you'd like to tell us, let us know at https://lnkd.in/eWy2YxH2 #impactinvesting  #theimpactinterviews #UK #socialimpact #socialinnovation #positivechange

✨ Stellar career advice from Sunaina Sinha, recently listed Dow Jones 50 Most Influential People in Private Equity. 🕰️ Play the Long Game: Embrace long-term relationships and investment horizons. Most funds have a 10 to 16-year lifecycle, making patience and persistence key. 🤝 Focus on Relationships: Invest in relationships that will last throughout your career. Real connections and human relationships are your true power in the industry. ⌛ Avoid Short-Term Moves: Rushing for promotions or job changes can hinder long-term success. It takes time and experience to excel in any industry, especially private equity. 📺 Watch the full episode for a private equity fundraising masterclass. https://lnkd.in/e6Xq89ai #careeradvice #privateequity #financecareers #relationshipbuilding #professionalgrowth #jobsearch #networking #podcast #career #masterclass #wheredealsaremade

An uncomfy question I often get asked. And it came up again yesterday at the Investor Ladder fireside chat where I was being interviewed by fabulous Tanya Arnold alongside equally epic Hazel Savage. Does it get easier to tell your story? In other words: Is it ever not terrifying to share our taboos when society tells us we should be shamed into silence? Of course not. Every time I share my story, I get a vulnerability hangover. Every time I tell the truth, I worry about what other people will have to say about it. However. Something fureaking fabulous happens when we share our experiences with vulnerability and authenticity. We give others the chance to do the same. That's why I do it. And the DMs I get every day from people who say, thank you for sharing, I relate, I relate. Not to mention the amount of clients I have got through showing up and sharing my story (we're talking 89.9% of my business comes this way). It makes it worth pushing through the self doubt. Your story matters, peaches. Keep showing up ✨️ #StoryTelling #FounderStories #FounderJourney

Are you wondering how to get started as an investor in Memphis, Tennessee? Here's a 60-second overview of what you should do. #memphisrealestate #realestateinvesting https://lnkd.in/edKGxEPX

Exciting News! 🎉 Join us on "The Connection Point" as we dive into an inspiring conversation with the incredible creator, Mr. Hayden Spilman🚀 Our collaboration with Comstock's Magazine brings you exclusive insights into the minds of entrepreneurs and investors shaping the Sacramento region. 👥 Get a sneak peek of the interview in this short clip, and stay tuned for the full episode!🎙️ #TheConnectionPoint #SacramentoEntrepreneurs #ComstocksMagazine #Interview Evolution Accelerator