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005: Hal Elrod on the Miracle of a Morning Routine
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
08/24/15 • 40 min
- What was the life changing event that led Hal to becoming an author
- How your mindset totally can change your productivity
- Why having a set morning routine is the best way to jumpstart your day
- The reason why journaling is so valuable
- Why in the face of tragic events, you must embrace acceptance to move forward
- What is the best way to measure the level of success in our lives?
- And so much more!

019: Todd Henry on Becoming Louder Than Words with Your Unique Voice
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10/20/15 • 41 min
How do you really set yourself apart this noisy and crowded world? And how do you do work that is truly remarkable? The key is to develop an authentic voice.
To help us better understand to power of developing your unique voice - we are thrilled to have speaker, author, and podcaster, Todd Henry here on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest best-selling book, Louder Than Words: Harness the Power of your Authentic Voice.
Todd Henry spends his time teaching leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance.
He is the author of three awesome books - which include: The Accidental Creative and Die Empty - which was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.
Todd's latest book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it “...one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read.”
He is the host of the top-ranked podcast also called “The Accidental Creative."
Besides writing and podcasting, Todd also speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.
For this episode of Gen X Amplified, Todd discusses the main premise behind his highly acclaimed book, Louder Than Words and inspires Gen Xers to create a body of work that you can be proud of. Key Takeaways:- What are the 3 elements of the voice Engine?
- Why you should consider writing a personal “manifesto”?
- The benefit of having a set of consistent daily practices to help you develop mastery.
- Why you should consider picking a specific person as your target audience for your content and marketing message.
- Why you should form a collective of peers to not only motivate you, but also speak unvarnished truth.
- Why Gen Xers should ask the question of why? - and not just what we do in life.
- And so much more!

004: Rich Brooks on Becoming a Change Agent through Digital Marketing
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08/24/15 • 32 min
- Why going to live events are the best way to establish relationships.
- What is the best way to meet your ideal customers and covert to quality leads?
- The interesting way that Rich came up with the name of his agency.
- Why Rich decided to launch an annual conference, particularly in Maine.
- Why your email list is the most valuable tool you have as a small business owner.
- What is the best way to actually grow your email list.
- And so much more!
- Flyte New Media website
- Agents of Change Conference *Gen X Amplified listeners can get $25 off their pass, by using the promo code = GenX
- Agents of Change Podcast
- Rich Brooks on Twitter
- Rich’s first blog back in 1997
- “It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City” by Bruce Springsteen
- Boomerang for Gmail

036: Bill Macaitis on Building the Slack Brand and Team Leadership
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06/28/18 • 52 min
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by software go-to-market leader and the former CMO of Slack, Bill Macaitis. During this awesome interview, they both discuss all things tech, marketing, brand strategy, and team building.
Bill Macaitis is considered one of the most prolific marketers within the SAAS industry. He has served as the leading go-to-market executive for 3 of the fastest ever growing SaaS companies: Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce.
At Slack, Bill served as both the Chief Revenue Officer and the Chief Marketing Officer, coming in as marketing employee #1, and building out the entire marketing, sales, customer success and customer support teams.
During his tenure, Bill was instrumental in helping Slack become the fastest growing B2B company ever hitting $100M in annual recurring revenue in just over 2 years.
Over his career, Bill has achieved a total of 5 exits . Now he enjoys helping other companies achieve hyper-growth with a unique customer centric approach. Bill is also passionate about working with CEO’s to design, recruit, interview and build out world class marketing organizations.
Bill also is a strong advocate in mission driven companies who are changing the world for the better with innovative technology and business models.
Key Takeaways:- Why Bill decided to pivot in career as a B2C and B2B marketing executive at Salesforce, Zendesk, and Slack
- What lessons Bill learned working some of the most iconic software brands
- How Bill and his team propelled Slack to become the fastest growing business software application ever
- Hear the importance of having a strong set of brand values and collaborative team dynamics
- Why focusing solely on lead generation is a short-term advantage and why focusing on your brand strategy better prepares you for long-term growth
- Why cultivating the common fiber that unites each generation in your workforce is the key to better team output
- And so much more!

013: Lee Caraher on Millennials and Management in the Workplace
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09/24/15 • 61 min
If you are ready for an episode of Gen X Amplified when we have a big-time generational conversation about millennials- then this is the one! That's because our featured guest is Lee Caraher, who is millennial champion, and sometimes affectionately called the millennial whisperer.
Lee Caraher is an entrepreneur and CEO with over 20 years experience building great, high producing inter-generational work teams that get a lot done, and have fun at the same time.
An acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems - Lee founded her company, Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people doing great work. Her clients span well-loved brands and hot technology startups in the San Francisco Bay area, Boston, New York, and Europe.
As an author, Lee wrote Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work, after struggling and then figuring out how to work well with millennial clients and staffers (more than half of Lee's staff is under 32).
This positive and practical book is based on her own experience and interviews with hundreds of professionals of all ages across the country. As Lee points out: "I was fed up with the negative stereotypes millennials are burdened with, and was determined to figure out how to create a culture where Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials can all thrive together."
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we really get a chance to go deep into a generational conversation, and discuss the various dynamics of Millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers in the marketplace. This is definitely a "must-listen" for any Gen Xer looking to become a better leader in the marketplace.
Key Highlights From This Episode:- What were the two transformational moments that spearheaded Lee's path to launching her agency?
- How did Lee get the idea for her book , and write it in only three months?
- What are the best ways to create positive inter-generational work cultures?
- Why many Boomers and older Gen Xers are "helicopter parents."
- Why millennials are not necessarily entitled, but are "conditioned."
- Why this is a great time for Gen Xers to leverage their expertise, and consider starting their own business
- And so much more!
- Lee Caraher's Personal Website
- Double Forte (Lee's agency)
- Lee Caraher on Twitter
- Lee's Book (Millennials & Management)
- "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson
- Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman, Richard E. Boyatzis, and Annie McKee

041: Adrion Porter on My Purpose and Mission
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08/01/18 • 43 min
On this latest, and very special episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is going SOLO. That’s right. This is a very personal solo episode of the podcast, where Adrion is going to unpack a little about his background and what his overall mission and vision is not only for the podcast, but his personal purpose.
Adrion Porter is a brand strategist, advisor, speaker, mentor, and the founder and host of Gen X Amplified. And on this solo episode, he goes into detail on his personal story. Adrion talks about his professional experience working as a marketing executive at Citi, HBO, Turner/Cartoon Network, and iDisciple.
Adrion also spends time unpacking his overall mission and purpose for Gen X Amplified, and why he is dedicated to empowering and helping Gen X leaders and mid-career professionals.
Key Takeaways:- Hear about the different professional experiences, especially work for big brands and media companies such as Citi, HBO, and Cartoon Network propelled Adrion to his current career
- Why the time is NOW for Gen Xers and mid-career professionals to make massive impact on the world
- How Gen X leaders can embrace their role as bridge builders in the workplace
- Why Gen X Amplified is actually more than a podcast, but also his personal purpose
- Why Gen Xers should mentor and motivate other generations, especially millennials
- And so much more!

035: Marshawn Evans Daniels on Believing Bigger and Discovering Your Purpose
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
06/28/18 • 60 min
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are chatting with reinvention strategist and life coach, Marshawn Evans Daniels. about her latest groundbreaking book: Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose.
During this very value-packed conversation, Marshawn and I discuss why she wrote this book as an inspirational guide for women ready to reinvent their lives and discover a higher purpose when life doesn’t go as planned.
Marshawn Evans Daniels is a reinvention strategist and life coach mentoring women around the world to live bolder in life and business. As a serial entrepreneur, TV personality, creator of the Godfidence® movement and founder of SHE Profits®, she helps women turn ideas into income and inspiration into action.
A former sports attorney, Miss America finalist, and competitor on The Apprentice, she left a high-powered law firm and turned her passion for people into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Appearing regularly on CNN, Fox Business, and ESPN, her clients range from Rolls Royce, HPE, Nike, Home Depot, and Ernst & Young to everyday dreamers seeking to find their voice and maximize their potential.
Named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business League, she is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a Harry S. Truman scholar, and a former US Ambassador to the International Summit of Achievement in Dublin, Ireland. Marshawn is passionate about purpose, futurist thinking, manifestation, entrepreneurship, and traveling the globe with her husband Jack.
Resources mentioned in this episode: Marshawn’s Personal Theme Song(s) Thank you for listening!
040: Rodney Bullard on How to Unleash the Hero Inside of You
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
07/25/18 • 45 min
On this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc., and the Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation.
During this conversation, Rodney provides us with his story of growing up in South Dekalb Atlanta, GA, and becoming influenced by many life changing events that propelled him to greatness within a number of sectors – including the armed forces, law, politics, and philanthropy.
Rodney Bullard leads Chick-fil-A’s community engagement and philanthropic strategy as Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation.
Before arriving to Chick-fil-A, Rodney served as an Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting complex criminal cases. For his service, the United States Attorney General presented him with the Department of Justice Director’s Award.
Prior to this role, Rodney was selected as a White House Fellow, the nation’s most prestigious public service Fellowship. As a White House Fellow, Rodney was placed at NASA working directly for the NASA Administrator. Rodney also previously served at the Pentagon as a Congressional Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.
Rodney is an alumnus of the Air Force Academy, Duke Law, the University of Georgia and the Harvard Business School.
Now a published author, Rodney has recently released his first book, Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out.
Key Takeaways:- How Rodney’s childhood and community paved the way for his confidence and diligence in life
- Why it’s never too late to act on your ideas and why we should focus on our own timeline for success
- How Rodney’s first grade teacher went over and beyond to help him propel in school
- How the White House Fellowship program became a pivotal point in Rodney’s life
- How working for Sally Yates, the former United States Attorney General, led to Rodney actually starting and leading the Chick-fil-A Foundation
- What Rodney calls the ” 9 Cs of an Heroic Heart”, which makes up the framework of the book
- Why the time is NOW for Gen Xers to create change and make a positive impact on the world
- And so much more!

068: Zephrine Hanson On Farming and Managing Your Mental Health at Midlife
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
09/06/22 • 44 min
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have a great and important conversation with Zephrine Hanson.
Zephrine is a veteran, farmer, story amplifier, and the founder of Hampden Farms, a suburban farming project that offers small-batch artisanal products made from organic ingredients that are lovingly grown and sustainably sourced.
And she also happens to be a fellow member of LinkedIn’s inaugural cohort of its Creator Accelerator Program!
During this episode, Zephrine and I discuss her personal story — which includes a beginning career in the military, how she got into lavender farming, and her insights and advice on managing one’s mental health.
Particularly as a 40-plus professional, business owner, parent, and community builder.
About ZephrineBorn and raised in San Fernando Valley California, Zephrine enlisted in the Air Force immediately after graduating high school.
With a background in media communications and journalism, she served as a public affairs and medical photographer stationed in Germany and Texas.
After medical retirement from the Air Force in 2004, Zephrine shifted to freelance photography, returned to college for communications. With the resounding support of her partner, the Hansons packed up and moved to Denver, CO in 2016 where she embraced a calmer, holistic lifestyle.
Finally enjoying some space to breathe, Zephrine took advantage of veteran programs including The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) consortium at UCLA, the Veterans to Farmers program in partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG), and the Veterans’ Path mindfulness and yoga training in Colorado.
In 2017 she began planting seeds and nurturing people through Hampden Farms, a suburban farming project offering sustainable farming solutions and small-batch artisanal products made from organic ingredients lovingly grown and conscientiously sourced.
Through Hampden Farms, Zephrine continued collaborations with the DBG to include earning her 300-hour Herbalism Certification. She now serves as a Self-Care Share Producer and Farmer for Chatfield along with being an instructor and ambassador for the Garden’s Veterans-to-Farmers program.
Zephrine is a proud member of the Denver Metro Area’s chapter of MileHigh Farmers, the grassroots organization for farmers and farmer advocates. She is also lends her experience and voice to the Food Policy Cohort for LiveWell focused on overcoming inequitable access to healthy food and physical activity in Colorado.
To better marry her passion for sustainable farming with drive for entrepreneurship and enterprise, Zephrine is actively pursuing Bunker Lab’s Veteran-in-Residence program.
She continues to advocate and be a community influencer for Autism awareness and education joining the TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) board in February, 2020.
When Zephrine is not changing the world one plant and person at a time, she enjoys epic LEGO builds with her three tween inventors and going down Google rabbit holes with her favorite tech nerd and beloved partner, Justin.
Zephrine’s Personal Theme Song Thank you for listening!Thank you so very much for listening to the podcast. There are so many other shows out there, so the fact that you took the time to listen in really means a lot!
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006: Holly Homer on Kids, Blogging, and Growing a Million Facebook Fans
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08/31/15 • 59 min
If you love kids, and want to hear about how to turn your passion into a home-based business that also dominates on Facebook, then you'll love this episode.
On this episode of Gen X Amplified we are having a great chat with with Holly Homer, of kidsactivitiesblog.com.
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Holly is a "social media obsessed" entrepreneur, wife, mother, and the co-owner of the popular website kidsactivitiesblog.com. She also runs the website's Facebook page ,which is called Quirky Momma. What is fascinating about their Facebook page is that they grew it to over 1 million fans....in less than one year!
She is also the author of the book “101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest Funnest Ever!”
Holly is here on Gen X Amplified to talk about her website's brand purpose, Facebook marketing best practices, and why parents should take advantage of the "simple things" in life when entertaining kids.
Key Highlights From This Episode:- How Holly and her team overcame Facebook's algorithm changes.
- What she really loves about her generation.
- How parents can use their kitchen junk drawer to make awesome play activities for their kids.
- Why entrepreneurs must figure out what their fans want and expect - then deliver on that.
- How to balance being a Gen X parent and business owner.
- Why blogging is essential for business owners to establish a presence.
- And so much more!
- KidsActivitiesBlog (website)
- Holly's Book
- quirkymomma.com (Facebook page)
- Holly’s Personal Website
- Business2Blogger
- “You’re To Blame” by Elizabeth McQueen
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Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter currently has 76 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Millennials, Leadership, Entrepreneur, Podcast, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Leaders, Business and Careers.
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The episode title '062: Michele Ghee on Legacy, Leading with Purpose, and the Power of Black Women' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter is 47 minutes.
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Episodes of Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter?
The first episode of Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter was released on Aug 20, 2015.
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