Outlier On Air | Interviewing Founders, Disruptors, & Mavens

"Entrepreneurs are dedicated to doing more than just waiting for success, they go out and chase it." - Andrew O'Brien Andrew O'Brien is an international award-winning speaker who only began his career in early 2013. Since beginning his career he has been featured on over 70 media outlets, to include top rated media such as MTV, USA Today, MSNBC, Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, BBC, NHK World and many others. He accomplished all of this without hiring any PR firm or agency, he did it all organically. Andrew now focuses his time and business on helping other Entrepreneurs gain more media exposure in order to create a strong brand and build a large and interactive audience with much higher conversion rates. Connect With Andrew: Website | Facebook | @AndrewOBrien88 | Instagram | LinkedIn   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS Request Invite

"We trust each other with the music and we trust each other with where we're going." - Jeremy Boyum Shadow Of Whales is an alternative indie-pop band with a passion for creating music and spreading hope through friendships. Fronting the group is Joshua Flores (Invisible Target), his brother Caleb on drums, Chris Fraga on lead guitar, Jeremy Boyum on bass guitar, and JD Vazquez on keys/glockenspiel. What makes this band truly unique is the experience that all of them have had in aggressively seeking careers in music with their previous bands. They are all songwriters, they all love music, and more importantly, they all love people. Shadow of Whales’ debut EP, released in 2014, charted on CMJ‘s Top 200 and has seen regular rotation at Starbucks Coffee across the United States and Canada. They have performed at several festivals including the Vans Warped Tour (San Antonio), Heart of Texas Rockfest, and South By So What?! Festival, and played with the likes of Forever Came Calling, Courage My Love, Run 2 Cover

"I really enjoy making technology easy to understand." - Natalia Real Natalia Real, a.k.a. Website Superhero, designs and builds strategic websites that sell for entrepreneurs who are changing the world for the better. She believes in making technology easy, fun, and accessible to everyone, so she runs the DIY Website Maintenance Course, teaching WordPress website owners how to care for their websites themselves and save as much as $1200/year doing it (plus designers and virtual assistants are taking the course and learning how to offer maintenance as a service). Her next course will be for entrepreneurs who want to create their first WordPress website in a day (beta launch expected this spring). Connect With Natalia: Website | Facebook | @NatSuperHero | Instagram | Pinterest 5 Day Challenge | DIY Website Maintenace   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS Request Invite

"I've learned there is one ultimate truth - your intuition is your oracle." - Espree Devora Espree Devora known as “the Girl who Gets it Done” is Comms VP and podcast host at WeAreLATech, the first podcast focused on LA Startups ranked #2 in iTunes New & Noteworthy. WeAreLATech unites Silicon Beach startups fueling Los Angeles to become a top destination for tech and innovation via an offline 'experience' Club, a community calendar of events, an LA tech exclusive job board, mobile app and the podcast. Additionally she produced the 'Hello Customer' podcast interviewing large brands like Levi's and Zappos on how they deliver exceptional customer experience. On her blog SaveBusinessTime.com, she curates and reviews the best business software for startups to be more productive. She has provided seminars in entrepreneurship and technology to many corporations and universities including CBS, Disney and Georgetown MBA, USC MBA, LMU MBA, and UCLA. Connect With Espree: Website | WeAreLATech | @EspreeDevora | Li

“You know you are doing something great, when you touch others with your products.” - Hector Hernandez Hector Hernandez is the CEO and founder of CUBE-USA cloud based platform that enables optimization and improvement of all aspects of business management. Hector arrived in the US from CUBA in a raft in 1994 at the age of twenty one. He started his first business at the age of twenty six, and today his company has become one of the largest independent Energy Management contractors in the South Florida area.For the last three years, he has been the driving force behind CUBE where he spends his time helping other companies improve their efficiency and potential. Connect With Hector: Website | Facebook | Google+ | LinkedIn  | @Cube_USA   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

"It's important to me, in my lifetime to encourage and empower the people around me." - Ahna Hendrix  Ahna Hendrix  - CEO of ARCH Digital Agency Ahna is the CEO of ARCH Digital Agency, a full service social media marketing agency comprised of well-known industry specialists. ARCH launched in October 2014, became a go-to social media agency for tech, entertainment, and retail brands, and was named the 33rd most influential social media brand in its first year. In 2015, Ahna grew her skill set to encompass live streaming capabilities for clients and worked with multiple brands to livestream events, including the a recent collaboration with MentorMate at MobCon in Minneapolis, MN.Before ARCH, Ahna managed social media accounts with a variety of clients - from a neurofeedback doctors to fine art nonprofits to tech startups in Silicon Valley under ahnahendrix.com. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill at the School of Journalism & Mass Communication with a degree in MultiMedia Journalism. Her experience led to

"I want to be remembered for empowering people." - Kallen Diggs Kallen Diggs - Best Selling Author Kallen Diggs is the international bestselling author of Reaching The Finish Line. Since the Great Recession, he has helped over 2,000 people reach the finish line in their careers. When he is not writing, he writes for The Huffington Post and produce videos for Entrepreneur Magazine. Connect With Kallen: Website | Campaign | Facebook | @KallenDiggs   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

"Knowing when to say no is very important." - Charlie Wolf Charlie Wolf & The Small Calamities Charlie Wolf & The Small Calamities are an indie rock band led by Texas-based singer/songwriter Charlie Wolf. His unique observational storytelling style was inspired by folk music but he allowed rock and pop to define his energy and upbeat spirit. By turning everyday thoughts into compelling lyric ideas, he creates what has been called 'a wry and catchy commentary' and 'observational folk pop'. This blend of genres makes for a very special approach to song-writing, as every track feels catchy and accessible, yet deep and thought-provoking all at once. His sound borrows from the roots of contemporary music to forge a compelling narrative that echoes the work of bands such as The Mountain Goats, The Weakerthans, Counting Crows or Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as he finds beauty in the fragmentation of every day life. He is currently releasing a series of music videos and singles from his new album “Angels

“Adapt or die!” - Thomas Dyches Thomas Dyches - Co-Founder & CMO of Generation Labs An accomplished artist as a child, Thomas has always had a talent for producing designs that offer a unique perspective. He is the consummate creative, an idea guy, who goes by the moniker “The Firestarter.” In 1998, Thomas earned his degree in Multimedia & Graphic Design. He designed his first website that year and has been designing sites ever since. Throughout his career he has developed expertise in numerous fields. He strives to marry the artistic side of his brain with his other love—marketing—specifically for SEO and Social Media. Recently, he managed the social campaign of the nation’s largest animal-control network. Thomas is constantly learning new technologies. “Adapt or die!” he says. Most of his career has been spent as an entrepreneur but he served for a time as a production manager for Quebecor World Inc. which is the largest tabloid printer in Canada. He has been the head of design and marketing on a

"I see things for the way people interact with them." - Cara Parrish Cara Parrish - Digital Nomad and Founder of Taste the Wild Air Cara Parrish is a small town girl from Appalachia who has her own international marketing consulting business. She knows travels the world making strategies for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. She is a top .5% social media influencer. She's made an impact in the US, Canada, Australia, England, and India. Connect With Cara: Website | Taste The Wild Air | Facebook | @CaraFnParrish | Instagram   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

"I have a great team so I don't need to wear all of the hats." - Derek Champagne Derek Champagne - CEO of The Artist Evolution A true entrepreneur from an early age, Derek Champagne has always been interested in fostering connections and finding an audience, in both the marketing and music fields. Now CEO of The Artist Evolution, a marketing, design and practice management firm he founded in 2007, Champagne helps businesses of all budgets design and implement marketing strategies that work.  He’s developed and managed brands and marketing campaigns in multiple industries from start ups to household names. He has pioneered marketing strategies in the medical and dental communities, and has used his twenty-plus years of advertising, branding, and marketing experience to build a formidable business. He is a frequent guest lecturer at business conventions and college business marketing classes covering marketing and social media subject matter. Connect With Derek: Website | Facebook | @ArtistEvolution | Linked

"When you begin opening up and sharing your story, you will begin to grow." - Rodney Fife Rodney Fife - Founder & CEO of Ironrod Media Rodney has over five years’ experience in marketing, selling, and public relations experience specializing in the publishing industry. I have a knack for finding and securing the media for my clients.In the last two years, he has garnered over 25 million dollars’ worth of media coverage for our customers. I have arranged for clients to be in the New York Times, Woman’s World, Woman’s Day, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News and World Report. Additionally, my clients have appeared locally in the Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune, and the Daily Herald.Furthermore, the clients we have represented have been interviewed on the Today Show, NBC and ABC News and local shows including Studio 5, Matt Townsend Show and Good Morning Utah. Rodney has helped in fundraising for several non-profits to maintain their growth. Connect With Rodney: Website | Facebook | @IronrodPR | Linked

"Today my vision is a world where we see ourselves in this truth: We Are Animals." - Aria Mae Aria Mae Everts - Founder of We Are Animals  Aria Mae Everts envisions a world where all living things are connected with honor. Using Family Constellations, intuitive connection, and a sociological lens, she brings a rare approach to animal medicine and interspecies healing. Her services include animal communication, healing animal trauma, and teaching others how to tune-in to messages from animals. Aria's vision is a world where we see ourselves in our truth: We Are Animals. Learn more at www.ariamae.com Connect With Aria: Website | Facebook | AboutMe   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

"I’m 100% convinced that salespeople have the best job on the planet." - Ryan Stewman Ryan Stewman - Founder & President at Clyxo.com Who is Ryan Stewman? First and foremost he's a salesman. Ryan has not had a salaried job his entire life. By mastering the art of being a super effective communicator, Ryan has closed more transactions than he has time to add up. Besides, no one likes looking at super inflated numbers that are just a guess. With his no BS approach to making things happen, Ryan has been able to help high income, and high net worth performers make adjustments in their businesses that have led to windfalls of profits for them. Ryan's background is in the mortgage industry. He was a loan officer in Dallas, Texas for almost 10 years. During his time as a LO, Ryan closed 1000s of loans for people across the country. Ryan has been the top producing salesman at every sales job he's had. Doesn't matter if you are selling cars, homes, financial services or consulting, Ryan can help you generate mor

"I think entrepreneurship is the best way to live your life." - Adam Rue Adam Rue - Founder of St George Design & Festival Sounds "I guess my story begins in high school. Nothing really important happens before then right? I grew up in a suburb of LA and wanted to go to college somewhere not too far away, that had some snow, and a ski resort, so SUU and Cedar City became my home. My goal was to be a radio DJ. Then about half way through, I realized how much (not very much) Dj's actually make, and so I turned my focus to Marketing. I ended up working at the marketing Department of Brian Head Resort, which was fun and very interesting for me. After I graduated, I became the executive director for Brian Head, in charge of lots of events, marketing and a visitor's center. That let me to the Cedar Beaks Lodge, where i became the marketing director, which was even more fun and I really enjoyed. After I had had enough of the snow and extreme weather in Brian Head, I decided to move back to LA and see how i cou

"Master Your Minutes to Master Your Life" - Kevin Kruse In pursuit of the American Dream, Kevin Kruse started his first company when he was just 22 years old. He worked around the clock, literally living out of his one-room office and showering each day at the YMCA, before giving up a year later deeply in debt. But after discovering the power of Wholehearted Leadership and Employee Engagement Kevin went on to build and sell several, multimillion dollar technology companies, winning both Inc 500 and Best Place to Work awards along the way. Connect With Kevin: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn |  Book | @Kruse   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

" I want to be known as a disruptor." - Todd Cochrane Todd Cochrane - CEO of RawVoice / Blubrry Todd Cochrane Podcast Hall of Fame Inductee is the producer of Geek News Central since October 2004. Cochrane is also the co-host of the New Media Show, and is the founder of the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. In 2005, Cochrane wrote “Podcasting the Do it Yourself Guide,” the first book on podcasting. Cochrane is the CEO of RawVoice / Blubrry, representing 35,000 media creators and podcast networks. RawVoice provides Podcast Statistics, Hosting and Advertising opportunities. Cochrane lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is married to Shoko Higa Cochrane. They together have four children. Connect With Todd: RawVoive.com | NewMediaShow.com | Blubrry.com | GeekNewsCentral.com @RawVoice   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

"You know your industry better than anyone so trust yourself and make your own decisions." - Talia Goldstein Talia Goldstein - Founder & CEO of Three Day Rule Talia is the CEO and founder of Three Day Rule. After studying communication at Tulane University, Talia worked as a TV producer at E! True Hollywood Story, where she quickly became the office dating expert, setting co-workers and handing out insightful dating advice from her cubicle. Recognizing her hidden talent for matchmaking, Talia quit her full-time job and began hosting popular singles events and offering personalized matchmaking services. Three Day Rule was officially created in 2013, allowing Talia to turn her lifelong hobby of matchmaking into a thriving business. Talia has a strong instinct for what drives lifelong connections between two people, and has found matches for hundreds of clients, including top executives, entrepreneurs, and everyday young professionals. She is thrilled that her work allows her to make a difference in people

"Great founders can take feedback well and can learn and adapt quickly." - Elizabeth Yin Elizabeth Yin - Partner at 500 Startups Partner at 500 Startups; Investor in seed stage companies and run the Mtn View accelerator. Formerly CEO / Co-founder of LaunchBit (acq '14) and marketer at Google. BSEE from Stanford, MBA from MIT Sloan. Connect With Elizabeth Website | Blog | @DunkHippo33    Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

"I believe in people." - Andre Angel Founder & CEO at TangoTab Based in Dallas, Andre is a serial entrepreneur with global experience. His latest venture, TangoTab, is a real-time, online social enterprise business that offers diners discounts at participating restaurants, and donates a meal to the community each time you use the service. “When you eat, they eat.” Prior to Tango Tab, he co- founded, grew and sold numerous high- tech companies including CODEKKO, Experticity, NTR, Elastic Edge, and WorkMeter. Earlier, he was Global Vice President of Sales at Nortel Networks. Connect With Andre: Website | @TangoTab | Facebook | Instagram | AndreAngel99   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite