Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, exploring their journeys and dive into their expertise that greatly inspire them.

This week's guest is Hadar Shemesh. Hadar is a linguistics expert and communication coach who’s worked with companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, GM, WeWork, Wix and many more! She has over a million subscribers on her YouTube channel @hadar.shemesh and she's committed to helping people communicate clearly and confidently in English.

In this conversation, Hadar and I discuss the intricacies of managing a membership community, focusing on the challenges of content repetition, the importance of personal development, and strategies for engaging members. We explore the significance of onboarding new members, fostering a supportive environment, and leveraging technology to enhance community interaction.

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Past Experiences

02:47 Navigating the Challenges of Repetitive Content

05:57 Creating Fresh and Engaging Membership Experiences

09:02 Onboarding New Members Effectively

12:01 The Interconnection of Language Learning and Personal Development

14:58 Building Community and Engagement in Memberships

17:55 Understanding Member Behavior and Engagement

21:00 Encouraging Participation and Overcoming Fear

24:03 Creating a Supportive Environment for Growth

26:59 Balancing Content and Engagement Strategies

29:59 Leveraging Technology for Community Building

32:56 Fostering Connections and Accountability

36:03 Innovative Approaches to Member Engagement

47:36 The Importance of Vulnerability in Sharing Stories

50:08 Creating Comfortable Sharing Environments

52:41 Trust and Confidence in Sharing

56:26 Measuring Success in Community Engagement

58:12 Understanding Different Member Needs

01:00:10 The Value of Member Feedback

01:02:10 Navigating Content Creation Challenges

01:04:12 Shifts in Content Consumption

01:06:47 The Balance Between Quantity and Quality

01:10:50 Visualizing Future Goals

01:12:43 Relearning Important Lessons

01:16:21 Finding Balance in Expectations

01:18:51 The Journey of Entrepreneurship

01:20:45 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement

01:22:38 Understanding Different Feedback Needs

01:26:45 Creating Urgency in Membership Enrollment

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, exploring their journeys and dive into their expertise that greatly inspire them.

So excited to share in this Episode 121 of AAF podcast: Selling Something People Don’t Understand w/ Jiaming Ju. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

The owner of KUN Health alongside her father, Jiaming Ju, went from leading the world's largest data collection on senior adults from New York to Singapore to joining her father in his decades-long mastery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Infusing Jiaming's expertise on aging data and economics together, they help people live healthy lives and preserve Chinese heritage."

Chapters

00:00 Journey into Chinese Medicine

08:57 The Art of Tongue Diagnosis

18:05 Empathy in Healing

30:03 Integrating Mental Health and Chinese Medicine

39:50 Innovating Traditional Practices

50:11 The Role of Food in Medicine

59:59 Building a Personal Brand in Health

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summary

In this conversation, Sun shares her unique journey from being an economist to a Chinese medicine practitioner, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and the nuances of traditional practices. She discusses her innovative approach to tongue diagnosis as a way to engage people with Chinese medicine, highlighting the connection between mental health and physical well-being. Sun also reflects on the role of food in medicine and the need for innovation in traditional practices to make them relevant in today's world. The conversation concludes with insights on building a personal brand in the health space and the misconceptions surrounding tongue scraping.

takeaways

• Sun transitioned from an economist to a Chinese medicine practitioner.
• Cultural appropriation of Chinese medicine sparked her interest in the field.
• Tongue diagnosis serves as an accessible entry point for people to understand Chinese medicine.
• Empathy plays a crucial role in her healing practice, often leading to emotional breakthroughs for patients.
• Chinese medicine integrates mental health and...

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, exploring their journeys and dive into their expertise that greatly inspire them.

So excited to share in this Episode 120 of AAF podcast: James Altucher On Going Viral By Accident. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

James Altucher is an American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur known for founding or co-founding over 20 companies. He is also recognized as an investor and venture capitalist, with expertise in emerging technologies like cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Personal Branding

02:54 Authenticity vs. Agenda in Content Creation

06:11 The Challenge of Niching Down

08:50 Controversial Opinions and Their Impact

11:55 Navigating Success and Failure

15:01 The Role of Ideas in Entrepreneurship

17:51 Understanding Failure and Resilience

01:02:46 The Journey of Humility and Learning

01:11:31 The Role of AI in Creativity and Design

01:18:40 Navigating the Future of AI and Human Interaction

01:36:38 Predictions for the Future: Technology, Politics, and Society

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