In today’s episode, Sonia Marta brings you a conversation from a teenager to a teenager. High school student to freshman in college, the two sit down to get real about the importance of starting young, and the impact you can have on the community.

By listening until the end, you will learn these 3 concepts:

• To follow your dreams you must have perseverance
• The more you give, the more you get
• Take action to just start

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• Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
• Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way To Deal With Change In Your Work And In Your Life

Shesh is the Founder and Executive Director of GURLS (Girls United Reaching for Success), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing female representation in chess — a space where women have historically been underrepresented. A top chess player from Connecticut, she has been playing since the age of 3 and now uses her platform to empower young women to step into the game with confidence.

Beyond chess, Shesh is an Ambassador at the Northeastern University Entrepreneurs Club and has helped upbring clubs like Chess Club and FBLA at her school, emphasizing her commitment to building supportive and impactful communities.

Shesh has recently delivered a TED Talk titled Empowering Equality, Inspiring Action, inspiring young women to take charge of their futures — a must-watch for anyone passionate about creating positive change.

Shesh’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, advocacy, and using one's talents to uplift others.

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Here’s the 3 key habits and practices you will learn if you listen all the way to the end of today’s episode:

1. Comparison = foolishness - why learning how to stop comparing yourself can make you feel happier.
2. You are an amazing person. Remember that when you wake up in the morning, and be better at tackling every challenge today brings you.
3. Pain creates purpose. Through acknowledging and reflecting on yesterday’s difficulties, you get closer to discovering your mission, your values, and just how strong you are.

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• Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
• The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Frank Sinclair is a life and empowerment coach, business consultant, keynote speaker, and author who is on a mission to infuse hope and encouragement into the world.

With a deep passion for helping individuals reclaim their dreams and build achievable plans for success, Frank has made a lasting impact in Colorado Springs and beyond. As the author of Dream Again and co-author of Your Personal Life Coach and Your Personal Business Coach, he brings a wealth of knowledge on personal growth, resilience, and leadership.

Frank is also the host of The Be Encouraged Show with Frank and Lisa, where he shares inspiring conversations and practical strategies to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful success. A champion for diversity and inclusion, his work as a cultural facilitator has empowered countless individuals to embrace their potential and take bold steps forward.

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In today’s episode, Meggy shares her wisdom on turning a startup into a scale-up with this 3-step process, “Think, reflect, build.”

Whether you’re an employee or a founder, creating an environment that molds with your brand is vital. That’s why Meggy reflects, “The first 100-150 people you hire make or break the culture of your company.”

By listening to the end of today’s podcast, you will learn these 3 qualities and routines

1. Adaptability is one of the critical habits you need to develop to thrive in a work environment. It can help you analyze where you’re currently at in the goals to see where you can improve.
2. Building a good culture in the work environment
3. Intentional Team Building

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Get a copy of Meggy’s personal favorite books that changed her life:

• Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life
• Mission Control Management

Meggy’s career kicked off in 2006 when she helped lead BlackBerry through its hyper-growth across Europe. From 2010 to 2015, Meggy played a vital role in Tesla’s expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, growing the team from 30 employees to thousands during a time of unprecedented growth.

She served as the Global Head of Recruitment at Lilium, helping scale the company from its early days, expanding the team from 30 to over 400.

In Culture Up!, Meggy and her co-authors dive deep into the key elements of success for startups, especially when it comes to their people and culture. Drawing from personal experience inside high-growth unicorns like Tesla and Lilium, as well as interviews with top investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals, Culture Up! reveals the behind-the-scenes strategies that shaped these organizations into global giants.

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