Don't think just do! Escape the learning loop and learn while you earn.



Welcome to another episode of Stretch Street Podcast! Today, we're diving into a powerful conversation on the impact of transparency and building in public as an entrepreneur.



My guest today is someone who has embodied the balance between education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Prerak Mehta founded NetMafia, a web design and SEO marketing agency, and a top-rated educator with over 38,000 students on Udemy. From managing a growing business while pursuing his engineering degree to breaking through social stigmas as a young entrepreneur, Prerak has faced—and conquered—his fair share of challenges.



In this episode, we'll uncover his journey, the struggles of being a young entrepreneur, and why building in public can be a game-changer. If you've ever wondered how honesty, openness, and real-time learning can help you build a stronger brand and business, this episode is for you!



So grab your headphones and get ready because this is going to be an insightful one!



Connect with Prerak

https://netmafia.ck.page/seo-sop

https://netmafia.co.in/

https://www.udemy.com/course/ai-local-seo-and-google-my-business-ai-seo-marketing-course/?referralCode=CC1EC6C4278F62C8DE2B

https://www.udemy.com/course/wordpress-elementor-pro-mastery-course-beginner-to-advanced/?referralCode=95900DC05F1ABA92E6B8

https://www.youtube.com/@PrerakMehta-NetMafia

https://www.instagram.com/netmafia.co.in/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prerak-mehta-51b282214/



The power of transparency and building in public as an entrepreneur with Prerak Mehta

"If I were starting over, I would begin with a community."

That's what my guest, John Vlach—better known as John The Video Guy—had to say when asked what he'd do differently if he had to start from scratch.



In this episode, John takes us through his journey of leaving the 9-to-5 world to build his own business. He opens up about his biggest struggles, how he overcame them, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way.



Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already on your journey, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.



Listen, learn, and be inspired!



Get Johns Youtube Business guide here

https://johnthevideoguy.com/coaching/





How I  built my career as a video editor - John Vlach- The Video Guy

In this inspiring episode, I chatted with Tonya Cross, the visionary accessory designer behind Accented Glory, a handcrafted fashion brand known for its stunning cowrie shell designs with an Afrocentric boho-chic flair.



Her work has been featured in Essence, Refinery29, and Good Housekeeping, solidifying her place in the world of fashion accessories.



But Tonya's journey wasn't always in the creative space. In her 50s, she made the courageous decision to leave a stable, well-paying job to pursue entrepreneurship—all sparked by a personal need to find the perfect hair accessory.



If you're a woman over 40 who's second-guessing your dreams, this episode is for you. Tonya's story is proof that it's never too late to take the leap, redefine your path, and build something extraordinary.



Tune in, be inspired, and share with a friend who needs this message.



Connect with Tonya

https://www.instagram.com/accentedglory/

Get a FREE copy of her "Styling With Hair Accessories Guide" here [https://www.subscribepage.com/t8p9y2]



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From Comfort Zone to Creative Success – Tonya Cross' Bold Leap

Marc-John is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Native Wisdom Hub.

This ethical for-profit organisation seeks to help steward the world's fast-

emerging psychedelic renaissance and industry in ways rooted in ethics, 

responsibility, and integrity.



This wasn't always Marc-John's position, however. Whilst a student of Indigenous wisdom traditions since his late teens, he qualified as a language interpreter and translator aged 22, and from age 24 onwards, he opened six companies, launching two of them fully before crashing and burning in 2018-2019. This burnout led him back to his deepest calling: indigenous wisdom traditions.



Today, as co-founder and co-director of Native Wisdom Hub, Marc-John gets to exercise all of his greatest passions, combining said traditions with his love for high performance, community-building, and deep healing in a business environment that offers coaching, teaching, mentoring,ceremonial healing, and retreats, striving to help people reach the very the best version of themselves at every juncture.



He also has a private practice called Integral Performance Coaching: Holistic Life Coaching for High Performing Athletes, Politicians, Entrepreneurs, and Change-makers.



In ths episode, we delve into the remarkable transformational journey of our guest. We uncover the life-changing lessons that shaped his path and explore how you, too, can harness these insights to elevate your own journey.





Connect with my guest.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-johnbrown/





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Ground Zero to Rebirth. Ft Marc-John Brown

Mastering your emotions is the gateway to the transformation you seek. Fear, one of the most powerful and paralyzing emotions, often stands as the biggest obstacle between you and your goals. Until you take control of your emotions, confront your fears head-on, and rise above them, you risk staying stuck in a state of inaction. True growth begins when you refuse to let fear dictate your path and choose courage instead.



Welcome back to Stretch Street Podcast!



Today's guest has what others have said is an inspiring story.

Jeanne Omlor is a Business Strategist, multi 7-figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach. At 54 years old she was a solo parent in deep debt and got herself online to $1M in 17 months, without ads, and has since scaled to multi-millions in 5 years.



Her company has helped almost 500 businesses to thrive online. She is emotionally connected to helping others prosper, as she lived in lack for years and overcame that mindset. She is now helping as many people as she can to maximize profits and reach their full potential while being the visionary they're destined to be.





Connect with my guest.

https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor

https://www.facebook.com/jeanneomlor/





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Face What Scares You or Miss Your Next Level ft Jeanne Omlor

Today's episode will inspire you to go on journeys with deeper intention—where exploring new places means discovering more about yourself along the way.

Welcome back to Stretch Street Podcast!



Today's guest is someone who's redefining what travel can be. She's a retreat host and travel designer with a unique passion for creating meaningful, transformative experiences. Her company, WONDERING ROOTS, helps people truly check in with themselves while stepping away from the daily grind.



Anna VanAgtmael is the founder of Wandering Roots. She hosts adventure retreats for women all over the world and helps entrepreneurs plan and host their profitable retreats.



Two key takeaways from this episode are;



 * When things go south, don't dwell there, learn the lesson and move on because the difference between those who progress and those who don't is that those who do keep moving after setbacks.



 * The magic is in the pause. You don't have to go on vacation to refresh, but you can intentionally create the pause you need to avoid burnout.



Connect with my guest.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-vanagtmael-214973b/



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Discovering YOU through travel Ft. Anna VanAgtmeal

Are you feeling stuck in a career that no longer fulfils you? Maybe you're dreaming of a different path but fear and uncertainty are holding you back.



Switching careers can be a daunting process, filled with self-doubt and discomfort. But what if I told you that this discomfort is a sign of growth?



My guest today moved from being a professional dancer/choreographer to an adjunct dance professor teaching her students how to build sustainable careers. And then, to a full-time career coach turned career program exec for EdTech organisations—



Career Steward Founder & CEO, Shaté Hayes, has mastered the art of building dream careers. She's a certified business coach and career strategist who has authored books like The Freelance Dancer's Roadmap and has contributed over 100 career- and business-focused articles to esteemed national publications.



So whether you're a creative freelancer, changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or building a side hustle, this episode is going to help you navigate that journey smoothly and confidently.



Check out her published works here - https://shatehayes.com/publishedwork

Check out her coaching here - https://www.careersteward.co/

Explore working with her here - https://shatehayes.com/workwithme

Access the resources she mentioned here - https://www.careersteward.co/lightmycareer





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Transitioning with Confidence Ft. Shaté L. Hayes

Christian Ray Flores is an entrepreneur, international recording artist, philanthropist and high-performance coach. His extraordinary journey from a child refugee in Chile to entertaining millions as a pop star in Eastern Europe, leading philanthropic projects internationally, to planting churches and founding entrepreneurial projects in the US – makes Christian a uniquely dynamic speaker and compelling leader.



With a master's degree in economics and fluency in four languages, he is a versatile communicator. Based in Austin, Texas, he co-founded Third Drive Media, creating award-winning media projects and raising millions for startups and the non-profit Ascend Mission Fund, serving children in Mozambique and Ukraine.



Through Xponential, his high-performance coaching for purpose-driven professionals, Christian empowers business and non-profit leaders to reach and stay at the top of their game.



Christian has been a pastor for 25 years and loves coaching pastors. He is the host of the "Headspace by Christian Ray Flores" podcast and author of "Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America."



Learn about Christian in 1.5 minutes: https://youtu.be/6UrKnSCiZyc



More about his work:



Performance Coaching Program: www.xponential.life [http://www.xponential.life/]

Media and Marketing Company: www.thirddrivemedia.com [http://www.thirddrivemedia.com/]

Non-Profit: www.ascendmission.fund/academy [http://www.ascendmission.fund/academy]

Newsletter: www.christianrayflores.com [http://www.christianrayflores.com/]





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From Popstar to Preacher with Chritian Ray Flores (A journey from pleasure to purpose)

Wendy Leggett is a Professional Certified Coach and owner of Conflux Retirement Coaching, specializing in non-financial retirement life planning. With 25 years of corporate sales leadership experience, she guides clients through a fulfilling retirement transition, focusing on well-being, identity, and positive ageing. Wendy holds advanced credentials from the Retirement Project, Retirement Life Plan, and Positive Intelligence and co-authored the book "The Retirement Collective".



Connect with Wendy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyleggett/

https://confluxretirementcoaching.com/

wendy@confluxretirementcoaching.com

Get Wendy's mini retirement readiness workbook https://bit.ly/44Ufsnm



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How to Retire with Purpose _ Wendy Leggett

My guest in this episode is Musa Bello, popularly known as Sodium—a renowned trainer, facilitator, and coach with a passion for inspiring people to live fulfilling lives. As an Empathy Strategist, NLP Practitioner, Professional MC, and Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Coach, Musa has dedicated over five years to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through the power of emotional intelligence.



Musa is the founder of the Mubell Empathy Academy, where he teaches emotional intelligence in the most relatable and practicable way, enabling lasting impact in the shortest possible time. He's also the author of Daily Emotional Bliss, a book that has guided thousands in mastering their emotions in today's fast-paced world.

In this episode, we explored the challenges Musa has faced on his journey, the life lessons he's learned, and the incredible impact he's had on people and communities around the globe. We also dive into the framework he's developed to maintain emotional balance, inspire compassionate leadership, and create thriving relationships.



So, whether you're looking to enhance your emotional intelligence, lead with empathy, or simply find inspiration from a true luminary in the field, you won't want to miss this conversation. Hit that play button now!

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How I ATE My Emotions with Bello Musa (SODIUM)

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