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YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders - Podcast

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders

Are you a corporate leader, founder, or solopreneur ready to stand out in a crowded marketplace? YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is your weekly guide to building a powerful personal branding strategy that gets results. Gain insights from industry thought leaders who have mastered the art of building authority through their personal brand and executive presence. Learn their secrets, the branding mindset that propelled them forward, and how you can craft your own roadmap to success.

Your host, Monica M. Rivera, is a personal brand strategist, business coach, and leadership speaker with nearly two decades of marketing experience in Fortune 500 companies. Monica has leveraged her expertise to speak on prestigious stages like TEDx and the New York Times. Now, she empowers others to transform their stories and expertise into captivating personal brands.

Expect actionable strategies and public speaking tips to shift your mindset from blending in to becoming a recognized authority. We'll cover everything from stage presence and winning pitches to mastering networking events and taking your social media to the next level.

Are you ready to make the improbable possible? It's time to take control of your narrative, own your voice, and rewrite your story. Follow YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! and let's build your personal brand on purpose.

To learn more visit, youwannadowhat.com

Connect with Monica M. Rivera on Instagram: @youwannadowhat and LinkedIn: @monicamrivera

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
137
Years Active
2017 - 2024
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Episode 17: I Wanna Talk About First Dates

Episode 17: I Wanna Talk About First Dates

What do you do when you’re terrible at first dates? You bring your two best friends on the show to give you hope. We dish on what makes an ideal first date, why water is always a hit and apologize to…

00:28:15  |   Wed 25 Oct 2017
Episode 16: I Wanna Make it in La La Land

Episode 16: I Wanna Make it in La La Land

I reveal the #1 secret to making it happen for yourself and share the stories of 3 extraordinary talents. Recorded from a pop-up studio in Los Angeles, California courtesy of WNYC Studios and Werk It…

00:15:38  |   Wed 18 Oct 2017
Episode 15: I Wanna Take a Coffee Break

Episode 15: I Wanna Take a Coffee Break

Let this week be the moment you STOP asking, "where did the time go?" 15 ideas to make your month the opposite of routine. 

Show Notes: 

1. Language app: Duolingo

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00:27:56  |   Wed 04 Oct 2017
Episode 14: I Wanna Meet Oprah

Episode 14: I Wanna Meet Oprah

Oprah is on my personal Mount Rushmore of greats. For the second time in 6 years I was in a room with Oprah and the third time WILL be the charm when I finally meet her. Also, my trip to the Tribeca …

00:21:06  |   Wed 27 Sep 2017
Episode 13: I Wanna Be True to Myself (& Not End Up Alone)

Episode 13: I Wanna Be True to Myself (& Not End Up Alone)

The choice to have kids and marry is not always an obvious one. Not all women are born to be mothers and some of us are still trying to figure it out if that's our path. Add society's pressures, a bi…

00:25:23  |   Wed 20 Sep 2017
Episode 12: I Wanna Talk Wins, Losses & Expectations

Episode 12: I Wanna Talk Wins, Losses & Expectations

The leading cause of disappointment is expectation. Life is full of wins and losses but finding the meaning of it all helps us discover what to do differently next time, even if it means letting go. 

00:18:52  |   Wed 13 Sep 2017
Episode 11: I Wanna Have Faith

Episode 11: I Wanna Have Faith

You can have faith or worry, but you can’t have both.  An unexpected challenge at work led me to reexamine my stance on “positive vibes only” and say, I wanna have faith, instead. 

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00:18:01  |   Wed 06 Sep 2017
Episode 10: I Wanna Make Myself Proud

Episode 10: I Wanna Make Myself Proud

We often reserve the word “proud” for children, family and friends. How often do we stop to be proud of ourselves? This week I put a bow on my 3 months of training for a Spartan Race with a recap of …

00:27:35  |   Wed 30 Aug 2017
Episode 9: I Wanna Get My Girl (or Guy) to Watch Sports

Episode 9: I Wanna Get My Girl (or Guy) to Watch Sports

Don't let football season (or any other sport) tear apart your happy home. I'm here to spread love and bring couples together with 5 tips to get your significant other into the game. This is a fun, m…

00:17:36  |   Wed 23 Aug 2017
Episode 8: I Wanna Step Outside My Comfort Zone

Episode 8: I Wanna Step Outside My Comfort Zone

Comfort zones provide mental security. It's important to push the boundaries of your comfort zone and when you do, it's kind of a big deal. This week I challenge my own limits and share a story of my…

00:22:55  |   Wed 16 Aug 2017
Episode 7: I Wanna Talk about Birthdays

Episode 7: I Wanna Talk about Birthdays

This week we celebrate my birthday by examining the pros and cons of aging in society, why we need to stop minimizing the significance of birthdays and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself. 

00:18:37  |   Wed 09 Aug 2017
Episode 6: I Wanna Travel (& Not Just Wish I Did)

Episode 6: I Wanna Travel (& Not Just Wish I Did)

There are 196 countries, so why do people keep visiting the same ones? This week I crack open the 5 steps to travel MORE with useful suggestions and travel resources. I also share a funny story about…

00:31:12  |   Wed 02 Aug 2017
Episode 5: I Wanna Know Who Has My Back

Episode 5: I Wanna Know Who Has My Back

What does an often shared Instagram post and a 90s TLC song have in common? They are the inspiration for this week’s episode, “I Wanna Know Who Has my Back.” Listen to my thoughts on what a like mean…

00:17:09  |   Wed 26 Jul 2017
E04: I Wanna Be a Foodie

E04: I Wanna Be a Foodie

Food and the people who love it! This week we discuss the worst advice my mother gave me, my limited experience with food and all things culinary, and why a new podcast and an episode of Chef's Table…

00:17:36  |   Thu 20 Jul 2017
E03: I Wanna Move Past Fear

E03: I Wanna Move Past Fear

What happens when fear prevents us from achieving success? Episode 3: I wanna move past fear explores the 10 symptoms when fearing failure and what happens when I had to climb a ladder. 

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00:20:17  |   Thu 13 Jul 2017
E02: I Wanna Start a Podcast

E02: I Wanna Start a Podcast

What happens when your career doesn't match your passions? After spending over 15 years in Corporate America, I'm addressing my curiosities and inviting you along on the ride. Episode 2: I wanna star…

00:18:31  |   Thu 06 Jul 2017
E01: I Wanna Be a SPARTAN

E01: I Wanna Be a SPARTAN

Feeling uninspired and bored with life's normal routine, I wanted more than a challenge, I wanted to become a SPARTAN. With two months until my first Spartan Race, I discuss my decision to sign up fo…

00:20:06  |   Tue 27 Jun 2017
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