YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders
E106: What Suze Orman, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Oprah taught me about saying YES to events
02 Oct 2019
Are you saying YES to invitations, announcements and event emails? In today's world, we are often so busy (or convince ourselves we're so busy), that we tend to ignore any event promotions that pop up in our inbox or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. But are you making a mistake? Events offer so many benefits that you really should be making time for them. In this episode, we discuss: My top 5 reasons why you must start saying YES to the events, parties and networking opportunities that are available to you What Suze Orman, Oprah Winfrey, and Ta-Nehisi Coates taught me by attending events List of resources to help you started if you are starved for events but don't know of any happening near you. Location doesn't have to prohibit you from getting out there. How to work with me and launch your podcast (https://calendly.com/youwannadowhat/20min) Episode Resources: Books & Events Referenced The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Oprah's Book Club Selection) Just Ask: Be Brave, Be Different, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor (children's book) Suze Orman (www.suzeorman.com) Mogul X - one-day conference with classes on Work, Finance, Relationships, Travel, and Health & Wellness Episode 69 w/ Tiffany Pham Today's Inspired Latina (Book) Event Resources: Facebook (Event Pages and Groups) Eventbrite Meetup.com ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development. -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.
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