MOVING FORWARD 

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

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

Angelo Spenillo returns to share 2020 lessons from his book “I Am a Professional Metalhead” and how you can stay positive during tough times. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. Changes, the “metal way” Since I last spoke with Angelo, he changed jobs, assuming a new role as general counsel for a different tech company. His job will make full use of his skills and e

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

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

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

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. “

Sensei William Christopher Ford (“The Karate Kid Part III”) joins us for a three-part miniseries to talk about his career in film and in martial arts. Today, William shares his journey with the martial arts. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Spotify, and now Amazon Music. From Southern California to the Outback and back again When I first spoke with William Christopher Ford (“Dennis” from “The Kar

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

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

Episodes 202 - 221, 309 - 310, 330, 334, 353 - 357 cover 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 lis

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

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

Today, I take a few minutes to talk about the changing state of retail and why taking your business online is essential for survival in this new normal. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Retail’s seismic shock JC Penney’s, Brooks Brothers, Neiman Marcus, Men’s Warehouse, and J. Crew. These are just some of the most familiar and iconic clothing brands that many of us grew up with

Tuesday this week felt like a Monday, complete with a few mishaps. I also talk about Star Trek Day, a new way to pitch literary agents, and keeping perspective. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Are you sure it was Tuesday because it sure felt like a Monday I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. Wow, just saying those words reminds me how much time has gone by despite fee

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

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

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

Today, we celebrate episode 300 with the story of an unexpected visitor on a Friday morning. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. An unexpected visitor on a Friday morning For episode 300, I wanted to take a break from the audiobook miniseries and share something that happened a week and a half ago, on Friday morning. Below is a copy of my Facebook post that explains the story: What

Today, we take a look at some final preparation steps to get your audiobook files ready for Audible. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Sound and quality check As you finish your audiobook files, it’s best to do regular checks, making sure the pacing is consistent, the vocals match the text and that the files are clean with no sound artifacts (breathing, sound chips, white noise o