
Tonya & Michael interview serious professionals who share their personal stories and the bold moves that helped them become recognized in their space. They also share personal branding tips and advice for those who want to build a bold, authentic, attraction-based brand that helps them become a sought after authority.
Episodes

4 days ago
Growing Your Own Brand Empire
4 days ago
4 days ago
How do you grow from a seed of an idea to owning your own TV network? Our guest is Zondra Evans, a talk show host, executive producer, and the Founder of Zondra TV. She grew her business into her own powerhouse network in just a few short years, and now she’s hosting and helping other small business owners and brands get exposure to a mass audience. Learn about her story and what inspired her to grow her own empire.
Best Moments
01:28 That's where the journey began
03:39 But I heard a little voice that said, film it professionally
06:46 We are really a full-studio TV studio production firm
07:36 You got to play differentially in this space
10:11 All of it is around impact, scale, and growth
14:21 Solopreneurs just need a little help to be heard and be seen
16:12 Impact, scale, and growth, not just in your neighborhood, but globally
20:36 Your brand matters, you are the brand, not the TV
23:05 The water, the sand, the clarity, it's beautiful
24:03 Free discovery calls on BeOnZTV.com

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Building The Webinar Wizard Brand
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Do your presentations stand out? I mean…do they REALLY stand out? If you count on webinars and other online presentations to make money, you’ll love our guest in this episode. Johnny Beirne is the Webinar Wizard, and his #1 goal is to make your message memorable. Johnny is also a client of ours, so you’ll not only learn how he can help you stand out on screen…you’ll also hear about his experience throughout his branding journey with us.
Best Moments
01:45 Be your brand, live your brand, and stand out on the screen
06:26 Maximize engagement with minimum effort
11:40 Empower your presentations with the three D's
14:16 The patience and understanding that you showed me were just invaluable
17:45 I knew what I wanted to say. I just had no idea how to say it
19:07 Small changes make a big difference, do yourself justice
22:29 Little cities like that in Europe, are definitely worth the visit
23:51 Visit johnnybeirne.com to surpass death-by-PowerPoint presentations

Thursday Sep 14, 2023
When Vulnerability Is Your Superpower
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Can you see all the obstacles in your life that lead to your limiting beliefs? In this episode, we speak with LaChelle Adkins, “America’s Supermom”. LaChelle has 15 children…you read it right…15. She’s been able to transform a life of self-doubt and self-sabotage… to a place of acceptance, vitality and wellness. Listen as she shares the reasons why her superpower is vulnerability, and how she inspires others to live beyond labels, limits, and fear.
Best Moments
01:56 For me, depression looked different than what I thought it was
03:54 I was just trying to exist, make it through one hour to the next
04:55 It was at that point that I decided I had to do something different
07:57 It helped me to recognize that I could define my own American dream
10:14 People are more inspired by whom they feel they can connect
12:40 My kids gave me the tenacity to try new things out of my comfort zone
15:04 Things can go out of control, but it doesn't have to disrupt our progress
17:47 That’s my five pillars signature coaching program (FRESH)
23:20 The highlight of having a podcast is you’re always learning something new
26:11 Live your brand, network, and always be willing to learn new things
30:39 I haven't been there yet, but I just think it's magical
31:22 Google America's Supermom because I'm everywhere

Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Create a Magnetic & Abundant Life
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Are you overworked and overwhelmed? Ready to transform from burned out to balanced, beautiful, and abundant? Our guest in this episode is Rebecca Whitman, and she empowers women through her 7 pillars of abundance. Rebecca is known as the Magnetic Abundance Mentor, and she’s also a client of ours. Today, we’ll learn about Rebecca’s story and how she’s helped hundreds of women live a more magnetic and abundant life.
Best Moments
01:45 Journaling trained my mind to turn negative into positive
06:37 Take two or three months to really get to know the person
12:12 This helps them showcase me the way I want to be showcased
17:22 Two areas that I love to help women with are romance and finance.
23:31 A brand is your authentic self expressed in whatever you do.
22:22 Lisbon, Portugal, and Barcelona, Spain are my top two favorites.
28:06 I would love to see you in the weekly women's circle

Thursday Aug 31, 2023
How To Grow From Darkness
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Have you experienced personal trauma in your life? And if so, what are the ‘positives’ you’ve taken from that experience? I realize that seems like a strange question, but after our conversation with Amanda Blackwood, you’ll clearly understand why this interview is so important. Amanda is a survivor of human trafficking. The experience was life-changing…but not only for her…because now she’s a trauma recovery mentor, working with others who have been through trauma, themselves. She’s the author of Growth From Darkness. She’s also a professional artist and an accomplished public speaker and podcaster on the topic of trauma recovery.
Best Moments
01:24 It's time that I help others get away from that hurt
02:07 Everything has to do with patterns in our lives
05:00 What is true forgiveness?
08:34 Crawl out of that darkness and learn how to grow
11:50 I didn't realize I already was the kind of person I wanted to be
14:08 What came out of my mouth was: “I'm a survivor and I need help”
17:42 You are far stronger than you ever possibly could imagine
20:12 When severe trauma happens to you, you change as a person
23:50 Whatever it takes, you're ready to do the hard work in yourself

Thursday Aug 24, 2023
The Brand That Is Unleashing Leaders
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
You know what you were meant to do, but you’re not sure how to package and present that in a way that sets you up for success. Join us as we chat with our client, Raquel Flores, who was in this exact spot. We helped her tap into her personal story of rising above the cultural boundaries as a woman from El Salvador. Learn how we narrowed her focus in a way she could easily articulate, and built a brand that positions her to fulfill her goals of ‘Unleashing Leaders’.
Best Moments
01:19 I had always had an incessant desire to help individuals
04:21 I wanted to find a way to break that generational curse
07:41 Your team captured the story that I aimed to tell the world
10:27 Don't limit yourself. Your story needs to be heard as well
12:52 This mastermind actually gave me the courage to do that
15:05 It brought the structure to take my brand to the next level
17:51 Dare to be different, dare to be bold
19:10 Don't doubt yourself. You are here for a reason
20:33 The wildlife that is there is so unique
21:57 You will find me in one of two places
22:56 I would blindly put my hands on fire for you both

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Being Vulnerable In Your Story
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
What’s your story? Everyone has a story to tell…and a reason for telling it. In this episode, we speak with Marsha Vanwynsberghe, a storytelling NLP Trainer and 6x bestselling author. She has created a certification to support people in using NLP techniques to heal from their stories, craft their talk from a stage or podcast, write their book, or grow their business. Learn her top tips for being vulnerable in your story and standing strong in your space.
Best Moments
01:15 Personal branding comes down to your story
03:43 The importance of the right choices
12:05 We are always capable of how we choose to respond
17:12 Take radical responsibility
18:40 You create the path.
24:17 The size and the vastness of the mountains were stunning.
26:21 There's no story too small

Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Is Your Brand Almost There?
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Is your brand ‘almost there’? In other words, do you have an awesome brand concept, but you’re just not sure how to pull it all together to make it PROFITABLE? You’re in luck, because in this episode, we speak with a BrandFace client who was in that exact spot, and he’s planning to spill the beans on his entire branding journey with us. Learn the most eye opening part of the process for him, as well as how his brand is making him much more profitable these days.
Best Moments
01:26 What do you got to lose? Why don't you do it?
04:07 I had no clue about branding or its importance
07:16 I never heard anything like this
09:58 It was the little things that made a big impact
14:45 I needed to have clarity and you helped me tie it all together
17:23 I just can't imagine someone not getting value
21:08 If you're consistent, you can have fun
24:27 The core principle of the hounds
25:26 If you're interested in increasing your net worth, sign up for that

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Using Media To Leverage Your Brand
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
It’s one thing to have an amazing product or service to offer, but it’s another to get that product or service NOTICED. If you’re struggling with the latter half of that, you’ll love our guest today. Christina Daves is a PR strategist, inventor, on-air lifestyle expert, speaker, and author. After inventing her own product and working her way into over 50 media outlets in less than a year, she became passionate about helping others understand and go from Established to Known™.
Best Moments
01:50 I figured out a formula that is foolproof
03:49 That's how you constantly get invited back
06:10 Be that expert for your local media
08:11 That's where the brand piece comes in
09:43 Trust me on this, you can build these relationships
11:38 If you can just touch one person, you've done your job
14:39 Numbers don't matter as they did
15:58 I launched the podcast. We just started
19:22 A confused mind never buys
20:48 We felt like we were on a movie set every day
23:28 I can help you become more visible

Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
How To Leverage Other People’s Audiences
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
If you’re like most experts, you feel like you’ve been on so many podcasts, summits, and panels, and you’re wondering if it’s all worth the time. As you know, building profitable personal brands is all we do, and we can’t stress how important it is to POSITION…PACKAGE…AND PRESENT yourself AND your super power with great clarity FIRST. Once you do that, you can LEVERAGE that brand to make all of your appearances PROFITABLE. And that’s where this guest comes in. We speak with Melanie Benson, Authority Amplifier & Possibility Ignitor for Expert-preneurs. She has a proven track record of accelerating results for her clients by helping them leverage other people’s audiences.
Best Moments
1:55 The power of the right question can be a huge catalyst to shift our perspective
03:48 Three keys that I think are a super big deal breaker
5:54 Pitch well and know which topic is going to have an impact on that show
12:14 Transform the competition into collaborative partners
15:10 The fourth mistake is you don’t really know why you’re going out and guesting
17:31 Having a podcast elevates your authority
20:17 Guesting is so powerful, it’s an accelerator
24:14 Just be willing to do it and learn from it
25:15 I am a different person when I am in that part of the world
26:33 A resource that I’m going to gift to the audience today
27:59 A lot more can happen when we co-create rather than compete

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
How To Find Your Unique Voice
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Did you know that your voice is the number one instrument to either create that relationship or repel the person that's listening to you? So, how can you be certain that you’re using your voice in the most powerful way possible? In this episode, we speak with Mary Chan, a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, and Voice-Over Artist who believes in empowering women to find their voice. After working in radio for 20 years, she struck out on her own and founded Organized Sound Productions, a podcast production and consulting company.
Best Moments
1:42 I was mostly a commercial producer
2:39 I just prayed for someone to talk to when I was a kid
4:26 Voice is your number one instrument
5:37 If people are not really interested their voice starts being monotone
7:07 When listening to yourself, you’re not hearing the way others will
9:11 Start a business from home, see how that works, and if you can help people
13:10 What’s your heart’s message and how can you put it out there using your voice?
13:45 How do you want your listener to feel?
18:50 You and your voice are worth it
20:25 They had such a great heartfelt message but they just couldn’t get it past that wall
23:10 Breathing is key. One breath. One thought.
25:31 It’s a cliffhanger, they’ll wait for you to finish your thought
27:47 Any type of interest that you have. They’ll probably have it.
29:24 Organizedsound.ca or “The Podcaster’s Guide to a Visible Voice”

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
How To Thrive With Innovative AI
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
With the latest release of Chat GPT bringing AI into the forefront of business, it’s just more proof that technology changes more rapidly than the blink of an eye. Should businesses be afraid of AI…or embrace it? In this episode we speak with Aaron Shapiro, a visionary entrepreneur and the face behind his new business, called Product…which helps future-proof businesses and set them up to thrive in the midst of ever-changing technology.
Best Moments
1:03 After many companies I started a new business called “Product”
2:11 A whole new world for companies
4:31 Make the cost of producing content literally zero
5:54 Use powerful tools to bring ideas to life
11:10 How do you become that definitive answer that Google or ChatGPT shows up?
17:11 A game changer for how we interact with the internet
19:48 Focus on these new technologies to be successful in this new environment
21:34 People are still trying to figure out a lot of what this technology is about
22:58 The AI eliminated a lot of labor that was required for all agencies
24:36 The messaging needs to say the same all the time
28:22 The most fascinating culture
30:10 The best place to reach me is the “Product” website which is productinc.com

Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Dressing From Your Superpower
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
How we dress is an extension of how we express ourselves, and also how we want people to feel about us. That’s a big part of your personal brand, because “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”. That quote has been attributed to both Oscar Wilde and Will Rogers, but today’s guest embodies the meaning of that every day. Roberto Revilla is the founder and Tailor-In-Chief of Roberto Revilla London. He’s also the producer and host of the Tailoring Talk Podcast. You’ll love his dynamic take on tailoring and what he says about the right suit feeling like a second skin.
Best Moments
1:29 The way you dress has an impact on how the world sees you
8:16 Helping people is my raison d’être
14:36 I would literally put myself at risk for my clients
19:26 The starting point is to take advice and find someone that you can trust
21:58 A good bespoke piece of clothing built with you in mind is a second skin
24:56 Work out what your superpower is
30:52 I love our planet, I just can't choose
32:12 Just Google my name and I just come up everywhere

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Building Referrals With The Right Partners
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
How can you build a massive referral business with the RIGHT partners? In other words, instead of having 500 people you maintain relationships with…what if you only focused on 50? Or even 15? Today’s guest is the international bestselling author of The Upstream Model, a concept he created for tapping into referral partners upstream in the sales process. His name is Justin Stoddart, and he’s the Founder of Think Bigger Real Estate and CEO of Pro Insight. Listen in as he shares the secrets to fishing upstream.
Best Moments
1:28 A bigger problem it’s not having time for the ones we love most
2:01 Add value to that strategic partner to get referrals
7:28 Get the furthest amount of traction with the least amount of effort
13:37 When you start to think like that, your value proposition becomes invincible
17:24 Integrate your value into the business of other professionals
25:46 How much money in commissions is waiting for you
26:37 That’s where anybody should start any concept of marketing
28:13 Tell me that you heard me on this podcast

Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
First Female To Climb 7 Second Summits
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
What’s your next big summit to climb? When our client, Jenn Drummond, pondered that same question, she took the challenge farther than most of us could ever imagine. In fact, just a few days ago, on June 1, 2023, Jenn became the first female to climb the 7 seconds summits, earning her a world record. These are the second tallest mountains on each of the 7 continents. Most experienced mountaineers will tell you that those are a higher degree of difficulty than the first 7. So, WHY did she do it? HOW did she do it? And how can that help YOU go from a life of success…to a life of significance? Grab a seat and tune out the noise, because this is a story you’ll never forget.
Best Moments
2:25 Stop and question, are you living a life of significance?
6:14 Anticipate the next part of the request and provide it
9:58 Declare who you are and be impeccable with your word
14:06 It's truly the journey that we're on, not the destination.
21:21 The true reward is really having significance and impact
23:38 Don’t miss the impact you can have by doing things you're passionate about.
30:15 A country filled with natural, beautiful resources
33:25 Join the “rest and recovery” challenge

Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Are You A True Leader?
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
You’re an Executive…but are you a LEADER? That’s actually the name of the book written by our guest, Sonya Shelton. And we think it’s a fair question. In fact, LOTS of people can be good at what they do, but can they be the leader that can build a dream team? Sonya founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization’s success. Her Red Thread Leadership concept is what we’re talking about in this episode.
Best Moments
2:22 It’s all underlined with the foundation of trust
5:19 Running fast on the speed of change with tons of uncertainty
7:45 A fish can’t see its own water
10:15 You can’t just lean on your title
12:45 Engage them and show them what their superpower is
15:12 Most people don’t know their “why” or they have it wrong
17:53 94% of people are feeling stressed at work
23:05 A place unlike any place I’ve been
24:23 How to stand out in your personal brand
25:13 I’d love to give your listeners…

Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
New Tools Create Better Thoughts
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
How BIG are your goals? When we think about tackling our big goals, we often overlook the small steps it takes to make it happen…AND the different areas of life we need to change to make those bigger goals come to life. Our guest in this episode is Neena Perez, a podcaster and coach who helps women to challenge and transform their thinking while giving them new tools to think differently. Her main goal is to motivate them by transforming their thoughts, because better thoughts lead to better actions, and better actions lead to better results.
Best Moments
1:21 Take what you’ve been through, and start making your lemonade
3:48 Define and write down your goals and aspirations
6:31 Surround yourself with the support of people, a tribe
9:08 Be the type of person that keeps your word to yourself
13:40 Diet is not just in food, but in your eyes, in your ears, etc.
16:26 If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not crushing your goals
18:21 Stop and ask yourself, am I wasting time?
20:59 Home is where the heart is, but where is your heart?
24:05 Is your job actually supporting your goals?
26:49 Islands with extremely see-through blue water
27:50 You can find me anywhere

Wednesday May 31, 2023
Break & Untangle Your Inherited Mindsets
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Are there inherited mindsets holding you back from the life you deserve? For most of us, that answer is a resounding YES. Then we met Chad Peevy, a best-selling author and award-winning speaker on the topic of human behavior. He helps high-performing professionals achieve their next level of success and mindful productivity through his proprietary coaching methods. Join us as he shares the life and story that launched his new book, Break & Untangle: Discover the Freedom to be You Despite the Inherited Mindsets Holding You Back.
Best Moments
1:24 There is a choice that we get to make every single day
4:57 Break those inherited mindsets
6:41 I filled the bank account. I had not filled the soul
12:01 When you hit rock bottom you’ll try just about anything to bounce
16:11 They played an enormous role in who I become
19:30 12 different mindsets in 3 different categories
24:11 Stop trying to be the uncut key
25:54 Get a free copy of my book

Thursday May 25, 2023
Manifesting Joy, Wealth & Freedom
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
We’re talking about manifesting joy, wealth, and freedom. It’s a topic that captures the attention of all ambitious entrepreneurs…but so few of them actually take the actions necessary to make it happen. Today, we’re talking with Tasha Chen, a wealth and success coach for high-achieving women executives and entrepreneurs…and she’s sharing the secrets that have helped 17,000+ people find ease and joy, enjoy quality time with their families, manifest tremendous levels of wealth, and have the freedom to do what they love.
Best Moments
01:45 God put me everywhere that I can have this conversation
6:20 You can do something you love and make a lot of money from it
8:27 The four parts of the vision alignment method
15:38 Part one is to say “I deserve the best”
19:03 If I ask powerfully, then I must receive
24:30 It is ok to desire wealth and it is ok to have it
26:49 Just be authentically you, that’s the greatest branding ever
29:01 A place that’s out of this world
30:38 Get a free journal to use gratitude as a strategy for growing your business

Wednesday May 17, 2023
From Pitch Slapping to Purposeful Partnering
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
What if someone told you that you had to market your business, but you couldn’t talk much about what you do…you couldn’t show recommendations…and most people didn’t want to hear it anyway? Today’s guest is Mike Ashabraner, the Redneck Financial Coach. When he first entered the financial industry, he spent two years after the pandemic “pitch slapping” and “spamming” inboxes on social media to generate sales. That was before he learned the secrets to explosive growth on LinkedIn that brought him over 25,000 followers, millions of impressions, a widely viewed Livestream, and an actively engaged community. Let’s find out how he did it.
Best Moments
2:16 I sucked at sales so I had to find a way around it
6:42 The key is in attracting and repelling
12:38 You do not have to hide who you are
16:43 Be nice, if they don’t reciprocate then move on
21:33 Life’s too short, use the block button
26:35 The world is much bigger than we think.
29:18 Figure it out then make a decision, stop making excuses
29:56 You can go to my LinkedIn, website, or youtube channel