YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Thought Leadership, Social Media Marketing For Mid-Career Professionals
Ever wish you had your own personal Jiminy Cricket whispering in your ear, guiding you to the right path towards self-development and personal growth so you can achieve your personal and business goals? It’s easy to get swept up in the day to day and forget about once loved passions or hobbies. YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is a personal development podcast that brings you weekly inspiration, motivation, and storytelling to help you: Set your goals Overcome obstacles Change your mindset Achieve greatness After spending 15 years in Corporate America, host Monica Rivera realized she was drifting away from her personal bucket list goals. She realized there’s more to life than just the 9-5, and she believes in living multi-passionate life. Monica realized it was time to bring the focus back on herself to feel more fulfilled, and now she’s inspiring others to do the same. Join Monica each week as she speaks with Olympians, television stars, men and women entrepreneurs, and regular folks, just like you and me who share their incredible stories of personal development and personal growth. Through these stories, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! teaches you about productivity improvement, smart goal setting, and the steps you need to take to make big changes.
Episodes
I don't have to tell you that 2020 has been far from perfect. But you've made it this far, through COVID and quarantine and phased re-openings. Maybe you lost your job, or even worse, a loved one. You became besties with an app named, Zoom.
Or maybe you haven't felt like celebrating at all. And that's understandable. Life wasn't meant to be lived like a real-life version of The Sims. You had plans. And those plans were tossed out t...
When was the last time you finished a book? You say you want to read more books — but the challenge is making reading a regular habit.
In today's episode,
- I break down the benefits of reading (spoiler alert: there are scientific benefits to reading!),
- How to find your next great book,
- 4 ideas to help you build a solid, more consistent reading habit.
Episode Resources:
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If you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you had more energy, the right clothes, weighed less, fresh joints, more hours in your day, a plan to follow, or tips to get started, then today’s episode is a must-listen. The runners gliding through your local park might be enough to motivate you to head out on the road you...
YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to do more, want more & be more.
In today's episode, I invited 4 guests to tell their stories and share their experiences of being Black in America.
- Dr. Donna Granville, sociologist of race, immigration, and culture
- Sir Wilkins, a former teacher turned personal trainer and co-host of The Jobb...
If you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it feels like every time you open up Facebook or Instagram, someone you know has been furloughed or laid off.
My friend, it's time for a plan. That's why I'm sharing 11 tips to find your next job. These nuggets of information & inspiration apply if you've recently been laid off or are a new graduate, across industries and job t...
"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question - a lot. With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment and deaths in the hundreds of thousands, what exactly is normal?
In episode 124 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! the more important question is, What matters to you?
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What if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good for your health, evokes gratitude, fosters connection, and is contagious? I bet you would jump out of your seat to try it.
Enjoy this episode of real-life ways people are giving back and paying it forward and learn how you can, too!
Episode Resources:
- Read more about Venus Core: https://www.bkreader.com/2020/05/09/why-t...
Do you know what really turns me on? It's when I see YOU flexing your creative muscles and trying something new. Businesses are pivoting to adapt to changing times and so are you! Each day I scroll through my social media timelines and see you coming up with cool, different, and quirky ways to keep your sanity in check, kids entertained, and your days full of projects and ideas.
I'm spotlighting YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! in-real-life (IR...
What if I told you that the main ingredient, the secret sauce, one of the main contributors to your success, my success, your mama’s success, her mama’s success, OUR collective success, you already own? This one thing is so powerful, yet it costs nothing at all. You can’t buy it. You can’t find it on eBay…. you already possess it BUT you may have to cultivate it if it doesn’t come easy.
In this episode we discuss:
- The main co...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, there are ways to manage anxiety in isolation.
In today's episode, we discuss:
- Feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy, and numbness
- How to turn a crisis into an opportunity
- Understanding your stress level using an easy scale of 1...
Are you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alternate universe.
In today’s episode, I’m taking you inside the world of virtual book clubs.
We are in a time of isolation, lockdown, and quarantine, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up every week to support and inspire you!
Today on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! The Podcast, we’re talking about:
- 10 skills you can learn during the time of isolation courtesy of Entrepreneur.com Based on the article on Entrepreneur.com
- Why boredom might be a mask for laziness
- How you can use this time of uncertainty to upskill y...
A quick and handy guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows and movies streaming now and why you should watch them.
I'm sharing 7 of my favorite romantic comedies and love-focused reality television shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. During this time of social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantines, this episode is designed to uplift your spirits and find your happy place in TV and entertainment.
Are you one of the millions of people that are working from home? Are you struggling to establish a new routine and be productive? For over 5 years, I've successfully worked remotely handling spotty WiFi, conference calls, and all the communication tools (think: Microsoft Teams, Slack and more).
In today's episode, I share the 5 tips you need to work remotely, stay productive and keep sane! These tips are proven to work for intro...
Have you ever fallen in love with a podcast? Me too! Each week you wait for your favorite show to release a new episode, happily push in your ear pods and dive right in. But what happens when your favorite podcast isn't updating? Is it gone forever? For the first time in 3 years, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! was nearly a victim of pod-fading. That's right, I ALMOST quit the podcast. But why?
In this episode we cover,
- Where has Monica b...
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can take quite a toll on your bank account. Between family gatherings, work celebrations, and school parties, the cost can really add up. Did you know Americans will spend an average of $1,050 this holiday season, and if you're between the ages of 35-44 that number goes up to $1,158.63?
Shop smarter by maximizing your purchasing power with 5 proven ways to make money wh...
There is never a wrong time to practice a little "thank you." They say the Holidays are the MOST wonderful time of the year, but between the little things like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza shopping, perfecting cooking recipes, and navigating holiday travel or the big things like missing loved ones, deployment overseas, or little money in the bank, this time of the year can be downright STRESSFUL.
When you are operating from a ...
Can you be likable and successful? Is it important for you to be liked? "Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers." Today on the podcast, we talk about The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by MSNBC journalist (and past YOU...
Sleep is a primary biological need, but 2 out of 3 people are not getting enough sleep. Is that you?
Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body – from the brain, heart, and lungs to metabolism, immune function, mood, and disease resistance. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabete...
We spend a lot of time on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! talking about side hustles, bucket list items and achieving goals - from mindset to health and everything in between. I often tell people that YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is about being more than your day job. but what if you love what you do AND keep the things you value - family, fitness, and fun - top of mind? What if you designed your days to fit all of it?
Danay Escanaverino, is the CEO ...
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