Episode 252: Suzy Batiz - How To Find A Mentor and What Amy Jo Has Learned From Her Mentors
07/03/21 • 39 min
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On this episode of Why Not Now?, we're diving into the archives and revisiting a conversation with Suzy Batiz. Suzy is the wealthiest person I know. When I say wealthy, I don't just mean money. Yes, she's got plenty of that, but I mean spiritually wealthy & rich in energy. Suzy is also my mentor. In this episode, Suzy & I discuss mentorship, how to approach finding a mentor & I share the key things she has taught me over the last two years, including why a mentor will rarely give you answers & how you can learn to mentor yourself. Suzy's mentorship has literally changed the way I approach business and life.
Suzy debuted on the Why Not Now? podcast back in Episode 28 and that episode is still hugely valuable today. Suzy Batiz, founder and creator of Poo Pourri, declared bankruptcy twice before the age of 40 and vowed to never deal with business again. Since then she has built Poo Pourri into a $300(plus) million dollar company.
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https://www.instagram.com/suzybatiz/
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http://www.renegadeaccelerator.com/
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On this episode of Why Not Now?, we're diving into the archives and revisiting a conversation with Suzy Batiz. Suzy is the wealthiest person I know. When I say wealthy, I don't just mean money. Yes, she's got plenty of that, but I mean spiritually wealthy & rich in energy. Suzy is also my mentor. In this episode, Suzy & I discuss mentorship, how to approach finding a mentor & I share the key things she has taught me over the last two years, including why a mentor will rarely give you answers & how you can learn to mentor yourself. Suzy's mentorship has literally changed the way I approach business and life.
Suzy debuted on the Why Not Now? podcast back in Episode 28 and that episode is still hugely valuable today. Suzy Batiz, founder and creator of Poo Pourri, declared bankruptcy twice before the age of 40 and vowed to never deal with business again. Since then she has built Poo Pourri into a $300(plus) million dollar company.
Learn more about Suzy:
Follow Suzy on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/suzybatiz/
Learn more about the Renegade Accelerator:
http://www.renegadeaccelerator.com/
Get Amy Jo’s newsletter:
https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21
Follow Amy Jo...
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amyjomartin/
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin
Why Not Now? Instagram:
https://instagram.com/whynotnow
Buy Amy Jo’s book:
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Episode 251: Scott O’Neil - Be Where Your Feet Are
Scott is one of the most successful and decorated sports executives out there. He's currently the CEO of Philadelphia 76'ers, New Jersey Devils, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and the author of the book "Be Where Your Feet Are". On this episode of Why Not Now?, Scott recounts his complicated feelings following the loss of one of his closest friends to suicide, and how this emotional event inspired him to write the book.
Scott O’Neil has been through extreme ups and downs in his life, but finds joy in the struggle, connections, and lessons learned along the way.
Scott and Amy Jo have an in-depth conversation about mental health and social media’s effects on happiness. One of the main themes in Scott’s book is that isolation is kryptonite. He urges listeners to ask for help during times of struggle and reach out to loved ones to check on them. Scott shares some exercises he uses to help compartmentalize and connect in order to stay truly present.
Scott also tells Amy Jo about getting fired from his dream job. Because he was no longer consumed with work, Scott says the vacation he took with his family following this was one of the best trips he’s ever taken. Scott also talks about his failed startup, losing 15 million dollars, and making 200 phone calls in a few days in order to land a job at the NBA.
Scott and Amy Jo also talk about underestimating what you can accomplish in a year when you have a vision and starting small in order to get into investing.
Learn more abut Scott:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neil
Follow Scott on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/scottoneil
Learn more about the Renegade Accelerator:
http://www.renegadeaccelerator.com/
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https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21
Follow Amy Jo...
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amyjomartin/
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin
Why Not Now? Instagram:
https://instagram.com/whynotnow
Buy Amy Jo’s book:
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Episode 253: Cindy McCain - Growing Stronger & Thriving Through Loss
Cindy McCain, widow of the great John McCain, is a powerful Businesswoman, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, a retired Special Education Teacher, Author and US Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture nominee.
During this conversation with Amy Jo, Cindy shares two huge Why Not Now? moments. The first being the risk she took to cross political lines in the 2020 Presidential Election, why that move was so far out of her comfort zone and her advice to you when tough decisions need to be made.
Cindy also shares how the pandemic allowed her to slow down and take the time to grieve the loss of her husband, Arizona Senator and 2008 presidential nominee John McCain. Shortly after his funeral, she had gone back to work and hadn’t given herself the space to process his death and adjust to life moving forward. It was in this time of looking back through old photos and memories that led her to her second Why Not Now? moment; writing her new book “Stronger: Courage, Hope, and Humor In My Life With John McCain”.
She discusses how she’s dealt with loss in her life and the lessons that have come each time. From the importance of not letting the opinions of other people get in the way of allowing yourself to process changes in your own way, to working through unexpected intimidating situations.
Cindy also talks about the importance of women in leadership, how she invests in herself and what she recommends for those who are disenchanted with our current political environment.
Purchase Cindy’s book “Stronger: Courage, Hope, and Humor In My Life With John McCain”:
Follow Cindy on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/cindymccain
Learn more about the Renegade Accelerator:
http://www.renegadeaccelerator.com/
Get Amy Jo’s newsletter:
https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21
Follow Amy Jo...
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amyjomartin/
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin
Why Not Now? Instagram:
https://instagram.com/whynotnow
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