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John Lim
- Dec 20, 2020
- 1 min
Celebrate the Holidays with Moving Forward
MF 321 : A reading of “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1865) On this holiday episode, I do a reading of “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, written in 1865. More at www.bemovingforward.com. MF 201 : A Christmas Carol (1984) Movie Commentary, with John Lim and Angelo Spenillo In this special holiday episode, Angelo Spenillo joins John Lim to provide a commentary on the 1984 classic film ‘A Christmas Carol‘ starring George C. Scott and based on the
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John Lim
- Dec 20, 2020
- 2 min
MF 321 : A reading of “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1865)
On this holiday episode, I do a reading of “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, written in 1865. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. [Website visitors can get a sneak peek on Sunday, December 20th. Episode will debut on podcast platforms on Monday, December 21st.] “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1865) I heard the bells on Christmas Day
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John Lim
- Dec 17, 2020
- 3 min
MF 320 : Alissa Carpenter on how communication has changed in 2020
Alissa Carpenter joins us to talk about takeaways from her book that helped her to adjust in 2020 and some end of year thoughts. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. Alissa’s Updates This year, Alissa’s life has been a constant flow of change and adjustment. Alissa’s book, How to Listen and How to Be Heard, made its debut in spring, while she and her family have all
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John Lim
- Dec 3, 2020
- 5 min
MF 318 : Feedback on Facebook video chat for Friendsgiving and revisiting social media detox
Today, I give my feedback on using Facebook video chat for virtual events, and revisit my pledge to disconnect more from social media. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. How did the virtual Friendsgiving go on Facebook video chat? Last week, I covered tips and tools for hosting a virtual Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving event. As I shared on that episode, I opted to
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John Lim
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
MF 317 : Tips for a virtual Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving
Today, I look at some of the video conferencing options for hosting a virtual Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving event. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday this week, episode 317 will air on Monday, November 23rd. Tools for hosting a virtual Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is here. Doesn’t quite feel l
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John Lim
- Nov 19, 2020
- 5 min
MF 316 : A look at Linktr.ee and other favorite digital tools
Today, I cover some of my favorite digital tools for blogs and podcasts. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Favorite digital tools Today, I want to share some of the digital tools I use regularly as an author, podcaster, and content creator for social media posts and general organization. All of these have free and premium versions. Thus far, I’ve stuck to the free versions, which have plenty of robust features. Linktr.ee Linktr.ee is best described as a cross between a landing
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John Lim
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
MF 315 : Moving forward with mini-courses, e-lectures, and virtual networking
Today, we look at some wonderful ways to engage a skill or passion with online courses offered by universities and libraries. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. Online courses It’s an age-old conundrum. Too many emails and not enough time to scan, much less read through them all. While I need to do some serious virtual house cleaning of the email lists I’m subscribed
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John Lim
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
MF 314 : William Christopher Ford on moving forward with “52 Masters” (part 3 of 3)
William Christopher Ford joins us for part 3 of a three-part conversation. Today, Sensei Ford shares his latest project “52 Masters,” now airing on Amazon Prime. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving forward from student to teacher and back again In our last conversation for this series, Sensei William Christopher Ford talks about his current project, “52 Masters.” Throughout these conversations, William has shared his incredible journey in acting, martial arts, and life. “
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John Lim
- Oct 22, 2020
- 5 min
MF 313 : William Christopher Ford on moving forward as an actor, and “The Karate Kid Part III"
William Christopher Ford talks about his journey as an actor and memories of working on “The Karate Kid Part III.” More at www.bemovingforward.com. 1989 I was in my last year of junior high school and watching the series finale of “Family Ties.” This was a time long before social media, the internet, and spoilers. Imagine not knowing about an upcoming sequel to a franchise hit until you see the first teaser on television. That was the era I grew up in. During the mid-episode
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John Lim
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
Podcast Launch Kit
The Moving Forward podcast mini-series starts with episode 262 and runs to episode 271. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. How to Create a Podcast & Build An Audience (Level Up with Winnie Sun and Rich Perry) Connect with Winnie: Sun Group Wealth Partners Twitter Tweet Chat Level Up with Winnie Sun Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube 3 Tips For Giving a Successful Podcast Interview
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John Lim
- Oct 8, 2020
- 4 min
MF 311 : Takeaways from PoshFest2020
Today, I cover some big takeaways from PoshFest2020. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Takeaways from PoshFest2020 This year, PoshFest was virtual, as pretty much all conferences are. Friday was the kickoff with CEO and Founder, Manish Chandra. Below are some of the big takeaways I got from the kickoff. A forward-thinking vision is often confusing to those in the present Poshmark
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John Lim
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
The Poshmark mini-series roadmap
Episodes 202 to 221 covers our Poshmark journey, breaking down everything from where we started to how we started gaining traction and sales on the platform. Our backstory and struggles finding the right online platform MF 202 : Starting a business online: platform overwhelm Getting started with the basics on Poshmark MF 203 : Getting started on Poshmark Understanding what Poshmark is MF 204 : Why Poshmark isn’t just a sales platform Creating listings that will stand out MF 2
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John Lim
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
MF 310 : Updates on Poshmark: party strategies and negotiation best practices
Today, we look at Poshmark party strategies and negotiations. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Being strategic with Poshmark parties When we started on Poshmark, we began with a few listings, adding incrementally each week. When you have 5 or 10 or even 50 listings, sharing at parties doesn’t require a lot of time; a few minutes at the most. In the early days, once I discovered
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John Lim
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
MF 309 : Updates on Poshmark: interface, stories and packing slips
Today, we cover new features on Poshmark including stories and packing slips. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Updates to Poshmark Recently, Poshmark has added some new features starting with a platform facelift. It’s mostly a cosmetic change that thankfully doesn’t rearrange the buttons or functions. Still, it probably means I have to update the photos in my upcoming book 😒. I
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John Lim
- Sep 3, 2020
- 5 min
MF 306 : September updates
Today, we cover updates on Cobra Kai, books, and Poshmark. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Cobra Kai: from underseen hit to worldwide phenomenon If you’ve been following the show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of The Karate Kid films and its spinoff series Cobra Kai. The latter, I’ve been following since its debut in 2018. I’ve interacted with some of the creators
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John Lim
- Aug 19, 2020
- 4 min
MF 304 : Peter Veunnasack on moving forward with Cobra Kai Kompanion (part 2 of 3)
Today, I continue my conversation with Peter Veunnasack as we discuss The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai, and creating content and community. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Cobra Kai debuts on Netflix on Friday, August 28th. Actually, the sequel On last week’s episode, you met Peter Veunnasack, a USPS mail carrier by day and a devoted family man. Like Clark Kent, Peter also has an alte
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John Lim
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
MF 303 : Peter Veunnasack on taking steps to move forward (part 1 of 3)
Today, Peter Veunnasack joins us for a three-part mini-series, starting with a look at his career in the military and the US Postal Service. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Introducing Peter and his last name Peter Veunnasack makes a lasting first impression. By day, he works as a USPS mail carrier but during his off-hours, his passion is creating content around his love of 80s
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John Lim
- Aug 5, 2020
- 3 min
MF 302 : Wrapping up the audiobook mini-series
Today, we wrap up the audiobook mini-series. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Audiobook mini-series wrap up Over the past two months, we’ve covered some of the ins and outs on recording and creating an audiobook. If you’re new to this podcast series, below is the roadmap to the audiobook mini-series. I recommend you start with episode 291, which is a conversation between Angelo
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John Lim
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
MF 297 : Software settings for recording an audiobook
Today, we look at the software settings for recording an audiobook. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Software for recording audiobooks As I discussed in last week’s episode, there are three great options for recording audiobooks, two of which are free: GarageBand: this is among the most commonly used for audiobooks and is native to Apple OS. Audacity: available for Mac and Windo
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