Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

Three of my favorite Renegades, who happen to be women. Arianna Huffington, Founder of Huffington Post and Thrive Global. Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach in the NFL and Sophia Amoruso, founder of NastyGal and GirlBoss. Arianna Huffington talks about Silicon Valley's "bro culture" and her solution for changing the "always on" celebrated mentality. Arianna talks about the moment she knew it was time to move on from Huffington Post. Sophia Amoruso talks about the imbalance of funding for female entrepreneurs and ways women can thrive during the fundraising process. Dr. Jen Welter shares her Why Not Now? story and lessons which led to her becoming the first female NFL coach. If you enjoyed these short snackable soundbites, check out the full episodes with Arianna Huffington, Sophia Amoruso and Dr. Jen Welter.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’

JP Sears is a brilliant blend of comedy and spirituality. He has generated over 100 million views on his "How to be Ultra Spiritual" parody videos. In this episode JP gives us a peek behind the curtains and talks about how this ultra spotlight happened. JP shares a Why Not Now? moment that resulted in his very first comedy video. Advice for those who only let certain aspects of themselves show up in professionally. Why you should always bet on yourself. How JP maintains a healthy relationship with technology. JP's current Why Not Now? decision. Learn more about JP: https://awakenwithjp.com/ Follow JP: https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithjp/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB:

Former Navy SEAL and base-jumping world-record holder Andy Stumpf is an expert in calculated risk. He shares how his years of military SEAL training and his fearless livelihood applies to the question of Why Not Now? Andy tells us how Why Not Me? and Why Not Now? are common themes in SEAL training. What do combat leadership and business leadership have in common? What's a wing suit!? And how does Andy fly 18 miles through the air in one? Andy talks about the being tied to success vs. tied to a plan. Knowing the difference between your circle of influence and your circle of concern can set you free. Follow Andy on his website, Instagram, Twitter & Facebook and listen to his podcast, Cleared Hot.   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com   Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.

Mel Robbins is an expert on leadership and defeating doubt. She’s a thought-leader on thinking less and taking more action. Mel is an Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse. She shows us how counting down from five can help you tackle your Why Not Now? and literally change your life in five seconds. Mel shares exactly when her Why Not Now? moment hit as she sat in the audience at an Oprah Winfrey event. How changing career paths or “swim lanes” has worked for Mel as she navigated from being a litigator to a handful of other professions. Using your own internal “gauge” as your guide for what to do and who to spend time with. What is the 5-second rule? How to apply the rule. We discuss the power of listening to your inner wisdom and exactly how to do this. Mel’s very new, never shared before, “Why Not Now?” moment. Follow Mel Robbins on her website, Instagram, Twitter & Facebook.   Super Coffee is hooking up Why Not Now? listeners with an exclusive 25% discount on

Rehan Choudhry is all things beautiful. He's the founder of A Beautiful Perspective and the Life Is Beautiful festival. As his good friend, I've witnessed him experience life's beautiful mess. He's seen some very high highs and very low lows over the past few years. We've been on a similar rollercoaster ride and both found ourselves no longer aligned with the "founder" seat we created. We discuss how he's navigating through life's beautiful mess both personally and professionally. He doesn't hold back. We hear the "fall 7 times and stand up 8" inspirational quotes but we don't talk about HOW to do this and WHAT made us fall. Rehan shares those details. I admire his fierce bravery. I'm proud to be along for the ride on his new venture, A Beautiful Perspective, which just launched. He's building a world-changing community by bridging the virtual world (media platform) and physical world (live events). Rehan shares a messy Why Not Now? that involved leaving the successful company he founded and starting over fr

Tom Jolly is responsible for overseeing The New York Times newspaper as the Associate Masthead Editor. He's witnessed a great deal of change over the past two decades at The Times. We talk about everything from the evolution of journalism to alternative facts, real-time fact checking and how to disconnect and keep your mind healthy. Tom led the committee charged with reorganizing the newsroom to separate print and digital production operations, served as Night Editor responsible for integrating the digital and print reports and held the Sports Editor helm for eight years. Tom shares the Why Not Now? moment that helped transform The New York Times. How some Why Not Now? moments are a slow build that brew under the surface before becoming an "ah-ha" moment. Tom explains how journalism has evolved over the past decade and past year since as a result of the election season. How does a gigantic organization like The New York Times remain agile and innovative in a time of real-time fact checking and news reporting

Siri is a former 2x World Champion and #1 ranked triathlete in the world. Yet this episode has nothing to do with swimming, biking, running or winning medals. Siri explains how athletics have helped her get out of her own head and learn to love herself. At age 23, she could barely swim and she entered a race and now realizes it stemmed from an intense hunger to be comfortable being alone with herself. Her ability to share her story and lessons so they're applicable to your life and mine is truly special. She's as real as it gets. Siri shares the Why Not Now? moment that shaped her adult life. Why Siri's journey has very little to do with triathlons. Why we often confuse the need for external vs. internal changes to make us happy. We discuss the concept of hunger and success. Can you train someone to have that intense drive? How do you unleash your own hunger? What it means to live authentically according to Siri. How Siri keeps her mind healthy. Siri's recent "Why Not Now?" moment. What Siri is reading right

Co-founder of Tory Burch LLC, founder & CEO Burch Creative Capital, a private investment company. Chris has also partnered with Ellen DeGeneres to create her ED by Ellen fashion and home goods brand. He's is a creative wizard. Now a billionaire, Chris shares his life-long entrepreneurial journey and some advice for people who pitch him their ideas. We talk about his areas of focus for future investments and industries that have caught his eye. Chris shares a Why Not Now? moment that shaped his career. Why Chris views fear as a positive thing when evaluating entrepreneurs. How getting straight F's in grade school and listening to talk radio at night led to his current path. The very beginning of Tory Burch LLC. Pet peeves Chris has for people who are pitching him to invest in their companies. What it's like to collaborate with Ellen DeGeneres. How Chris keeps his mind healthy. Something Chris has been thinking about and now he's asking himself, “Why Not Now?” What Chris is listening to right now. What kee

Mental health and suicide. Topics we rarely discuss. I share a personal story, a unique clip of Chris Cornell sharing his thoughts on the topic and the most powerful Why Not Now? conversation I have heard yet by Billy Corgan which saved his life. Why Not reach out if we need help working through something? Why Not reach out if we notice someone could use our help working through something? Why Not change the stigma? There's a specific application of this topic for entrepreneurs. Our society has encouraged us to take the leap as entrepreneurs. And we have. The idea of launching a start-up has been romanticized. Rightfully so, in many cases. The freedom to design your own day and determine the fate of your own business is enlightening. Here’s the secret that we never tend to talk about though: the ups, the downs, the stress, the lack of sleep and the weight of the world on your shoulders can easily leave you lonely. The freedom we have as business owners can leave us comfortless. Speaking from experience, there

Suzy Welch is a co-founder of the Jack Welch Management Institute, Today Show contributor, New York Times best-selling author of three books and she's on the board of the National Humane Society of the United States. Busy! Suzy talks about how most of her Why Not Now? decisions have been made in tandem with her husband Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric.  Show Notes: Suzy shares how a big business decision was sparked from a personal Why Not Now? moment. How Suzy keeps her mind healthy. Suzy talks about a future Why Not Now? idea that involves going into business with her daughter. The criteria Suzy and Jack Welch use for making business decisions. How fear and confusion are often due to a of lack of organizing principals. What is Suzy reading? What keeps Suzy up at night? What advice Suzy would give to her younger self. Books & Reference Links: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance In the Dark Room by Susan Faludi Peace Like a River by Leif Enger Follow Suzy on 

Danielle LaPorte is a No BS kinda gal. That's why I dig her. Through tough love, wit, comedy and compassion, Danielle helps you help yourself. Americans spend $11 Billion a year on the pursuit of happiness. Danielle and I talk through how you can decide for yourself exactly what's needed in your life. She's a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur and Renegade. Show Notes: Danielle shares how and why she lives a life full of Why Notting. So much so that sometimes she has to say to herself, "Why Not wait?" on certain ideas. The question Danielle immediately asks herself after Why Not Now? WHEN? She gives the idea a birthdate. How to conduct a self-help audit. Do you really need that new book or to hire that person to tell you what you think? How Danielle and Stephen Colbert are a lot alike. I apply 'business speak' to Danielle's esoteric philosophies. What questions to ask yourself if you're tired of grasping, chasing, clinging, grinding and living on the edge. Danielle attended a meeting at the White Hou

More than 27% of the internet is powered by Matt Mullenweg's creation. Matt is the Founder and CEO of Automatic, the parent company of Wordpress. At age 33, he's a tech powerhouse yet he remains humble and willing to share his learnings along his journey. In this episode Matt shares takeaways from growing his company, tips on when to consider raising money and the filters questions he uses when making various business decisions. Matt shares a Why Not Now? moment that became a defining point in the growth of his company. What questions to ask yourself if you're considering fundraising for your company and taking on investors. How Matt chooses his business partners. Matt shares something he does in effort to lead a more efficient and effective day. How Matt keeps his mind healthy. What is Matt reading? What keeps Matt up at night? Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Matt's opinion? What advice Matt would give to his younger self. Books & Reference Links: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie K

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Oprah calls her a hero. At age 19, Amy Purdy was given a 2% chance to live after being diagnosed with meningitis. Due to a lack of circulation, she lost her legs below the knees. After this life-altering experience, Amy, now 37, has gone on to become a Paralympian snowboard champion, ABC's Dancing With The Stars runner-up, author, speaker and co-founder of non-profit Adaptive Action Sports. Amy knows all about adversity and she's an icon for resilience. In this episode we discuss tangible tips and tools Amy uses when faced with challenging times. Amy shares a Why Not Now? moment that changed her life. How the scariest and most uncomfortable experiences end up being the most valuable. Tactical steps Amy takes when she's faced with adversity. After a recent serious health scare, Amy shares exactly what she did and said to herself in order to stay positive and push through. How Amy keeps her mind healthy. Something Amy has been thinking about and now she's asking herself, "Why Not Now?" What is Amy reading? Wha

Liz Powers is the co-founder of ArtLifting, one of the most innovative companies out there (in my opinion). She's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur. Her for profit, do-good and do-well, company helps homeless and disabled individuals sell their artwork so they can put a roof over their heads and access new opportunity. ArtLifting has built the solution to a problem into their product. Their economic model is the way of the future. Liz boot-strapped the company to six figures and now has investors like Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes. Liz has been featured on national TV programs like the TODAY show. Some of her clients include Google and Staples. And she's just getting started!   Liz shares a Why Not Now? moment that resulted in the launch of her company. Liz talks through the difference between a non-profit and a for profit + for purpose (benefit corp) company. The benefits of "do good and do well" double bottomline benefit corporations. How Liz got her start, bootstrapping with $4k and ze

IN-Q is a multi-platinum winning songwriter, National Slam Poetry champion and incredible spoken word performer. He's written songs for Disney, Selena Gomez and many other artists. In-Q, short for In Question, writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large. Show Notes: IN-Q shares a Why Not Now? moment that took place after losing a parent and it has changed each and every day since. How In-Q uses geography and travel to serve his creativity. IN-Q performs an impromptu spoken word piece that he's never shared before. How IN-Q got his name. How storytelling, using spoken word, can create empathy. What IN-Q is reading and his all-time favorite book. What keeps IN-Q up at night? Pirates or ninjas, who's tougher according to IN-Q? What advice IN-Q would give to his younger self. Books & Reference Links: Follow IN-Q on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook. IN-Q's website The Proph

Jim Kwik teaches people how to learn. He's a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. Jim had a brain injury when he was very young which caused learning disabilities and then he went on to become a master of the brain. His clients include Nike, Harvard, GE, Virgin and Singularity University. As the CEO and Founder of Kwik Learning, Jim even taught me how to speed read! Show Notes: Jim describes how a brain injury at age 5 eventually led to his most profound Why Not Now? moment. We hear step-by-step exactly what happened the day Jim changed his life by asking himself Why Not Now? We discuss the power of asking good questions. Why after 25 years of intentionally not scaling his work, Jim is now evaluating ways to do so. Jim's current Why Not Now? moment was sparked after a near-death experience. How Jim keeps his mind healthy. What is Jim reading right now? All-time favorite book? What keeps Jim up at night? Pirates or Ninjas, who's tougher according to Jim? What advic

She's the woman behind Huffington Post, founder of Thrive Global and author of countless books. Arianna Huffington is one of the world's most powerful & influential women according to Forbes. In 2011, AOL acquired Huffington Post for $315 million and Arianna recently stepped down from the company to start a new company. Arianna shares the Why Not Now? moment when she decided to leave the company that bares her name. Show Notes: Arianna's Why Not Now? moment happened immediately after she collapsed from exhaustion. How we can change our perspective around accepting burnout as a necessary price of success. The power of remembering that death is inevitable. The data behind sleep, how technology gets in the way of our sleep and how we can change that. Arianna explains how Silicon Valley's macho corporate culture must change & how it can change. Twelve years ago, Arianna put citizen journalism on the map. What's next for the evolution of media? How Arianna keeps her mind healthy. Why Arianna left the Huff

An unexpected prompt caused Lane Wood to change nearly every aspect of his life in a matter of months. He came out as gay, moved, became healthy and transformed his outlook. Born in conservative Oklahoma and once a pastor at his church, Lane shares exactly how he navigated out of the closet.  Turns out, we are all in some sort of closet. Coming out is just a difficult conversation. A closet is no place to live. For anyone. Show Notes: Lane's series of Why Not Now? moments that happened after an unexpected prompt. The first time Lane told someone he was gay and the conversations that happened after. How Lane learned to follow his one internal GPS one step at a time. What else has changed in Lane's life? How Lane keeps his mind healthy. Lane's current Why Not Now? Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Lane? What keeps Lane up at night? What advice Lane would give to his younger self? Books & Reference Links: Follow Lane Wood on  Twitter Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Subtle Art of Not Giving

He's one of the most accomplished sports business execs. Scott O'Neil is the CEO of the NHL's NJ Devils, NBA's Philadelphia 76'ers AND the Prudential Center. (Yes, all three at the same time.) He's spent time as the President of Madison Square Garden and SVP at the National Basketball Association. I met Scott while working in the NBA and I've always been drawn to his contagious energy and unique leadership style. In this episode, we discuss everything from leadership to company culture to the secret of life - just to name a few of many topics. Show Notes: Scott's Why Not Now? moment happened when he left Madison Square Garden and added a new filter to how he evaluates opportunities on his career path. How Scott continues to grow company revenue despite the team's performance on the court and/or ice. Scott's unique formula for company culture. His goal is to create the greatest place to work in the world. How Scott motivates his employees (the majority are millennials). As a leader, Scott talks about how he m