In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, I sit down with renowned entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Anik Singal for an insightful conversation on overcoming challenges and thriving in the face of adversity.

We discuss his journey through the ups and downs of building a business, from receiving an FTC notice and shutting down a publishing company to navigating government regulations and the importance of standing strong during tough times.

Anik shares his strategies for personal and professional growth, emphasizing the value of self-improvement over seeking easier paths. We also dive into deeper topics like helping others, finding your purpose on Earth, and how to manage your nervous system to maintain resilience in business.

This episode is packed with valuable lessons on perseverance, leadership, and staying true to your mission despite the obstacles.

Check Out More of Anik’s Content Here 👇

💻 https://aniksingal.com/

📖 Don’t Say That - https://dontsaythat.com/

💡 Complily - https://complily.com/

📺 YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AnikSingal

🖥️ FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/AnikSingalcom/

⌨️ X (Twitter) 👉 https://twitter.com/aniksingal

📲 IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/anik/ Timestamps:

• (00:00:00) Introduction to Anik

• (00:03:00) First time we met

• (00:06:45) Where we align

• (00:10:46) FTC notice

• (00:15:37) Telesales and customer complaints

• (00:18:24) Shutting down the publishing company

• (00:23:35) How government bans affect businesses

• (00:27:15) Stand straight and push back

• (00:32:26) Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better

• (00:35:11) Don't say that!

• (00:39:00) Helping people

• (00:42:25) FTC notice: How I should have reacted

• (00:44:37) What is our job on earth?

• (00:49:47) Regulating your nervous system

• (00:55:27) Think different and look different

• (01:00:00) Where we can find Anik

In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, I sit down with the legendary Guy Kawasaki, renowned author, venture capitalist, and former Chief Evangelist at Apple.

We dive deep into the true essence of being a “Chief Evangelist,” the power of thinking remarkable, and the secrets behind writing 16 influential books. Guy shares his personal journey with Ikigai and reveals the key lessons he’s learned from some of the most remarkable people in his life.

From his early days at Apple in the '80s to his transformative role at Canva, Guy offers invaluable insights for aspiring founders and discusses the future of AI. Plus, he gives heartfelt advice for his kids and grandkids, shedding light on what truly matters in life and business.

🔥 Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation! Catch the full episode and discover how to unlock your potential with Guy’s wisdom and experiences.

Check Out More of Guy’s Content Here 👇

💻 https://guykawasaki.com/

📖 Think Remarkable - https://guykawasaki.com/books/think-remarkable/

💡 Guy’s Substack - https://guykawasaki.substack.com/

🎙️Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People Podcast 👉 https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/

ℹ️ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki

📺 YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/GuyKawasaki

🖥️ FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/guy/

⌨️ X (Twitter) 👉 https://twitter.com/GuyKawasaki

📲 IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/ Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction to Guy Kawasaki

• (02:15) Real meaning of “Chief Evangelist”

• (05:09) Think Remarkable

• (06:49) The most remarkable people

• (08:19) Writing 16 books

• (10:09) Ikigai

• (13:01) Guy’s Ikigai

• (17:10) Who’s Guy learned the most from

• (18:08) Planning life

• (21:21) Experience in sales

• (25:22) Advice for Guy’s kids and grandkids

• (27:02) Apple in the 80’s

• (33:45) Getting into Canva

• (37:30) Canva is the last job

• (40:17) Advice for aspiring founders

• (42:04) AI

• (45:26) Where to connect with Guy

In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, I sit down with Ashley Stahl, a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author.

We dive into Ashley’s fascinating journey, from her work in counterterrorism to giving not one but two TEDx talks. Ashley shares her unique perspective on why following your passion might not be the best advice and what you should focus on instead. We also explore what it takes to create viral content, the most powerful human emotions, and how to craft stories that leave a lasting impact.

Together, we unpack the wisdom in words, the importance of finding your authentic voice, and how you can discover your own TED-worthy idea—even if you think you have nothing to say.

🔥 Don’t miss this insightful episode that blends career advice with powerful storytelling!

Check Out More of Ashley’s Content Here 👇

💻 https://wisewhisperagency.com

📖 You Turn - https://www.ashleystahl.com/you-turn/

💡 TEDX Power Pack - https://wisewhisperagency.com/powerpack

🎙️You Turn Podcast 👉 https://wisewhisperagency.com/podcast-page/

📒 Blog 👉 https://wisewhisperagency.com/blog/

ℹ️ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/

📺 YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyStahlCareers

🖥️ FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/ashleystahlcoaching/

⌨️ X (Twitter) 👉 https://twitter.com/ashleystahl

📲 IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction to Ashley

• (01:20) Being a counterterrorism professional

• (04:00) Giving Two TEDx Talks

• (09:30) What People Don’t Know about TEDx

• (10:50) Why you shouldn’t do what you love

• (14:00) Going Viral and what to pay attention to

• (19:00) The most powerful human emotion

• (25:40) How to create an “Awe” story

• (32:00) Doing what you love vs. what you are

• (39:49) The wisdom in etymology

• (40:50) How To Find out “What’s my TED Talk?”

• (46:40) What if I don’t have anything to say?

• (50:30) Where to find Ashley