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Raise Your Hand Say Yes is a weekly podcast from Tiffany Han that teaches highly-creative people how to raise their hands and say yes to lives that feels as good on the inside as they look on the outside. For more information and show notes, visit http://tiffanyhan.com/podcast.
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If you strive to grow a bigger business, find a bigger purpose, foster bigger relationships, and lead a bigger life, you are an Empire Builder—and this show is for you! On this podcast, your hosts Seychelle Van Poole, Sarah Reynolds, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Tiffany Fykes, and Wendy Papasan discuss how to start and expand multi-million dollar businesses; smash through ceilings and barriers to unlock your fullest potential; foster amazing relationships, and become the best version of yourself.
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Each week WFMT goes live to the Chicago Cultural Center for concerts with emerging artists from around the world, produced by the International Music Foundation. Some shows offer solo recitals while others feature ensembles. The concerts take place beneath the world’s largest Tiffany-domed ceiling, part of a landmark building that originally housed the Chicago Public Library. The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are named for British pianist Myra Hess who organized some 1,700 free lunchtime ...
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On the first Wednesday of every month, the Leadership Institute hosts the Wednesday Wake-Up Club breakfast, which brings together conservatives to hear from leading speakers and their thoughts on current events. Former speakers include members of Congress, public policy experts, and columnists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Blogtacular Podcast: Creativity, The Internet & Everything. Unpacking the inspiration, fails and success of some of the biggest creators working online. From art to insta and everything in between, Blogtacular explores it all in interviews and advice from host Kat Molesworth.
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"In the Spotlight with Tanya Geisler" is a weekly live show that shines light on some of the biggest mindset challenges facing leaders and entrepreneurs today in their lives and in their work.
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Next month, I am turning 45. And guess, what - I feel the best I have felt in my entire life. So what’s going on? I started feeling my best when I started saying BYE 👋 So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 things I ditched and how quitting is helping me feel ahhhh-mazing. Plus I’m talking about: Surprising and unexpected effects of saying adios How…
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A lot of leaders are too afraid to talk about it. Still, the fact is, we all have thought about quitting at some point or another, especially with all the recent lawsuits, high interest rates, and skyrocketing inventory. Here at Empire Building, we’re not afraid to take on uncomfortable topics. Today’s episode is all about quitting. First, we look …
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Success leaves clues. Failure leaves clues, too. In this episode, we discuss recent personal wins and losses and what we have learned from them. We analyze the departure of a recent hire and what clues that situation gives us about how to improve our leadership, hiring, and managing skills. We also talk about getting off track with personal health …
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Amanda Han is on a mission to make taxes sexy… or at least somewhat understandable. Amanda Han is a CPA, real estate investor, author, and social media influencer. She joins us on the show today to share her empire-building journey and give us nuggets of wisdom about tax planning. As a child, Amanda Han ran around with her cousins, collecting rents…
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Welcome back for Part Two of our episode on burnout! As a reminder, in Part One, we covered the five reasons you're burnt out: You don't know what matters most to you. If you do, you aren't prioritizing it. You think you can do it all, have it all, and know it all. You take no time for recovery after stress. You don't know your numbers, especially …
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For many of us, taking action can feel like an uphill battle, even if we’re motivated or inspired. The weight of uncertainty, fear of failure, and the allure of procrastination often paralyzes our best intentions. It’s a common struggle to transform a thought into some sort of tangible action. In my own life, I have found simple steps to take that …
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Are you regularly physically and emotionally exhausted? Are you more cynical and detached than usual? Are you feeling like all your hard work isn't actually accomplishing anything? If you answered yes to those questions, you're probably experiencing burnout. In today's episode, we dive into the five reasons you're burnt out: You don't know what mat…
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Something that I hear so, so often goes like this: There are so many things happening all the time and all I can do is just keep reacting. Ack. We don’t want to live like that, right? We want to work toward goals and have direction - we want lives that feel good. So how can we do that amongst all the adulting stuff that keeps popping up? Today, we’…
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The most rewarding part of building a big business is that you get to bring other people on the journey with you. You need to make sure they’re the right people, though. In this episode, we go over how to attract the best talent for your team. We break it down into five steps: be a confident leader, define your value proposition, evaluate your cult…
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Pianist Rieko Tsuchida performs works by J.S. Bach, Maurice Ravel, Sato Matsui, and Isaac Albéniz live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Since making her Carnegie Hall debut in 2011, prize-winning pianist Rieko Tsuchida has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Ms. Tsuchida made her professional conce…
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We’ve all heard it a million times: “Work smarter, not harder.” But guess, what? If that worked, we’d all be doing it already, right? And if like me, you have ADHD or an otherwise neurodivergent brain, this advice wasn’t created for you. But not to worry - I've got you! There absolutely is a way to get things done, without trying to cram your magic…
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Each one of us has made mistakes and learned lessons the hard way while building our big businesses. In this episode, we share those lessons with you, hoping to spare you some of the pain and heartache. We discuss everything from the importance of documenting all your processes as you start your business to learning how to let people go as they mov…
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If you are someone who has ever found yourself staying up way past your bedtime, looking at YouTube videos or scrolling Instagram trying to find that one life hack that is going to make your life infinitely better, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about three very simple things that you can do to improve your life over time. If you do t…
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As women, especially Empire Builders, we are at high risk of being overcommitted. It’s even considered normal for a lot of us, but we should expect better for our lives. Our lives should be filled with rest, family time, and enjoyment. In this episode, we cover how to step back from being overcommitted and how to avoid it moving forward. We talk ab…
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Fear. Yikes, right? Fear keeps so many of us from doing the things that we want to do in our lives. We all experience fear, but when we’re going through it, it’s easy to feel alone, and like we are the only one who get stuck in fear’s clutches. So today, let’s get into fear - specifically, the kind of fear that keeps us from taking action on the th…
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Good leadership is hard but critical. The number one reason agents leave a brokerage is because they’re seeking better leadership. If you’ve hit a leadership wall, or if you haven’t even thought about leadership as an ongoing journey, this episode is for you. We share the tips and systems that have been the most helpful to us as we lead our empires…
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Oh motivation. It’s tricky, right? We think that if we could just harness motivation, we’d be unstoppable. So how do we do that? How do we make motivation work for us? And can we start TODAY?! Um … yeah, actually! So let’s get into it with: The biggest motivational myth Why not feeling motivated is not about weakness or laziness Five motivational s…
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At the risk of sounding like Betty Crocker, we have some amazing homemaking tips for you today. We go through ways to make your cooking, finances, and overall home management more efficient. That way, you can cut down on your stress and increase quality time with your loved ones. We dive into juggling kids’ and spouses’ schedules, mandatory date ni…
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You’ve probably heard some advice in the past about consistency, right? Maybe people have told you not to “break the chain” as you’re pursuing a creative idea. Or maybe you’ve heard not to skip even one day when you are setting up a new routine. And maybe you’ve also realized that advice like that can actually get in your way - as in, you miss one …
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If you’re like us, writing your bio is probably the last thing you want to do on your to-do list. You’d rather be out doing the work and pouring into others. We get it. But an excellent bio is important, so in this episode, we give you 10 tips to get it done and get it done well. Bios lay the groundwork for first impressions. Whether you’re applyin…
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Hello friends! This week, we are tackling a question straight from my Gentle Productivity Club membership. Here it is: “Do you think it's easier to be gently productive after years of working to burn out? I love the idea of being soft and gentle with myself, but I'm pretty early in my career and feel like I need to spend my spare time working now a…
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Welcome back for Part 2 of our health hacks conversation! Today, we cover mental health, exercise, stress management– and, of course, the overlap of all three. We share our favorite ways to move: Walking meetings, weightlifting, and Peloton. Remember, the best exercise is the one you actually do, so explore which kinds of exercise you enjoy the mos…
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We are back with Part 3 of the pivotal yes series! So first - a quick recap: In Part 1, I talked about the yeses that have made the biggest difference in my life (and how they felt) In Part 2, I talked about how to actually listen to the little whispers that pop up, and how to be with those whispers and begin to understand what they are telling you…
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Just like finances, health is going to happen to you whether you focus on it or not. If you do not take time for your wellness, you will be forced to take time for your illness. That is why we are here to share our health hacks with you! First, we cover nutrition: How to make sure you drink plenty of water, protein-packed snack ideas, and more tips…
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Cellist Ezra Escobar and pianist Ryan Senger perform works by Nicanor Abelardo and Sergei Rachmaninoff live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Lauded as “vibrant” and “gifted” (Chicago Classical Review), Filipino-American cellist Ezra Escobar maintains a prolific output as a multigenre cellist, composer, and music producer. …
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Hello there friends!! So … remember last week when we talked about listening to our quiet whispers and the yeses that have made the biggest difference in my life? Today’s podcast is technically part two of that, so if you haven’t listened to that episode, be sure to head over and give that episode a listen first. And then, dive into today’s episode…
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A huge part of building big businesses and even bigger lives is determining the best balance between cash flow and equity for you and your family at a particular time. In today’s show, we dive into the details of each and how to calculate the right balance. Cash flow is all about the money you make regularly, while equity is your stake in an asset.…
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I’m sharing the yeses that have made the biggest difference in my life. We’re getting specific. And personal. My hope is that in sharing them - you’ll be encouraged to find the yeses that you need most. Here an overview of what I am sharing today: What pivotal yeses look like and feel like How our yeses add up to create a lifestyle Why we need to s…
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Summertime is a wonderful season for books. Here at Empire Builders, we’re all readers, so we’re excited to spend this episode talking about our favorite books we’ve read over the past year. They’re books that have changed our businesses and lives… and don’t worry, we throw some novels in there too! They are: “10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Dan Sullivan…
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Cellist Yanyan Lin and pianist Umi Garrett perform works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Lili Boulanger, and Nadia Boulanger. Yanyan Lin performed Haydn D Major Cello Concerto at age 19 with Shanghai Conservatory Orchestra as his solo debut in Shanghai He-luting Hall. He has been invited by festivals such as Piatigorsky International C…
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We’re back this week talking about no. I know! What are we doing talking about no on the Raise Your Hand Say Yes Podcast? Well, as we discussed last week, nos are important and help serve out greater yeses. With this in mind, let’s explore: The different kinds of nos you may want to say Scripts to help you say no (yes, please!) A couple of great no…
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We get to teach and consult with agents all over the country, so we have a pretty good picture of what folks are experiencing in their local markets. For some folks, the market is still really fast-moving, but for many folks, it has slowed down. However, we also have a great view of what works for agents regardless of what kind of market they are i…
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Welcome back for the second half of our interview with Brianna Wiest where we learn more about this amazing woman who is going to be our keynote speaker at the Her Best Life Flagship Event in Miami in September! In this part of the conversation, we dig into her writing quirks (including dark rooms and parking lots!) and favorite books. Plus, we get…
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Today, we’re back diving into yes. We’re talking about all the things you want to say yes to, and what you need to put in place in order to be able to say yes to those things. So get ready for: How to build your yes foundation Why we need to consider HALT (are you hungry, angry, lonely or tired?) as part of going after the big things we want How to…
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We’re so excited to have Brianna Wiest on the show today! She’s going to join us at Her Best Life event in Miami in September, and we thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and introduce you all to her! This interview was so powerful that we actually had to break it into two parts, so be sure to catch part two later this week. If you’ve read h…
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Baritone Ian Rucker and pianist Michael Banwarth perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Mahler, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rodgers live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The third-year baritone with Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian Rucker will appear a…
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Hey hey hey friends! I am so excited to share that the Raise Your Hand Say Yes show is back! It’s a brand new iteration, and in today’s episode, I’m talking all about that and so much more, like: How to skillfully balance yeses and nos and feel good about it How to find more peace AND go after what lights you up How small steps help create radical …
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Are you feeling like you’re working really hard but just not seeing the results? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A lot of real estate agents are feeling the same right now. That’s why today we share with you communication tips that will finally move the needle for you in your client conversations. The information we give you is from Phil Jones. Phil…
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In our busy lives, it can feel impossible to add yet another thing to our plate, much less raise millions of dollars for charity. But it is possible! And not just that, it’s fun and will help your business! In this episode, we show you how to integrate supporting charities into your life and business. We tell you about what has worked for us: Hosti…
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Violinist Oliver Neubauer and pianist Chelsea Wang perform works by Clara Schumann and Richard Strauss live at the Seventeeth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Violinist Oliver Neubauer is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists of his time. First prize winner of the 2023 Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists Inte…
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Did you know 82% of people report experiencing imposter syndrome? Even if you are one of the 18% that haven’t, you might still want to tune it because it can crop up anytime you make a career or social change. Imposter syndrome is when you feel you haven’t earned what you’ve achieved and are a fraud. In this episode, we give you 7 tips you can use …
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As a leader, it’s easy to get hooked on solving every problem for your organization—it feels great to be the hero. However, this can actually hinder your team’s development. In today’s episode, we are going to show you how to step back and empower your team to build their problem-solving skills. Tiffany has crafted a five-stage framework to help as…
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Recently winning 3rd prize at the Epinal International Piano Competition and Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno, In-Ae Ha is acclaimed as a passionate pianist, lauded for her “new and radiant interpretation, brilliant virtuosity, and driving energy” according to the Chosun Newspaper Concert Review. The post In-Ae Ha, piano appeared firs…
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Seychelle’s 10-year-old daughter Quinn is not ashamed to talk about money. She also loves to save it, make it, and spend it. Unfortunately, not many of us can say the same. Most of us grew up in environments where talking about money was taboo. So, in honor of Quinn’s openness and curiosity—and to answer some of her many questions—today we cover Wa…
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