Second Shot With Heath Oakes

There is a new class of elite entrepreneurs for the new year, according to KAPOW Founder & CEO Liz Benny, That is -- a group of people who ENJOY what they do and find fulfillment outside of the "hustle". Liz Benny sets forth a step by step process to learning how to find the fun in work, in 2022, in this episode. To get her free masterclass, visithttps://lizbenny.com/ To connect with the Second Shot crew, join our group at facebook.com/groups/secondshot To follow on IG visit www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

Texas-based warm cookie delivery business, Tiff’s Treats is now a $500 million dollar business! It all started out when Tiff stood (her now husband) Leon up on a date and apologized with warm cookies. However, the story behind the story is that this was anything but an "overnight success" and the road hasn't been straight up. Today they now have almost 70 retail locations but in this Second Shot Sit down, co-founders, Tiffany and Leon Chen discuss the challenges they've faced, what made them keep going and what their secret sauce is. Their newest book “It’s Not Just Cookies: Stories and Recipes from the Tiff’s Treats Kitchen” comes out in February 2022 and is out for presale now. Here's where you can get it- https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Just-Cookies-Stories-ebook/dp/B098314BM9 To connect with Tiff's Treats, visit https://www.cookiedelivery.com/ To connect with the Second Shot crew, visit www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot or at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

Brandon Alvis, Paranormal Technician from A&E's Ghost Hunters came about investigating the paranormal after the deaths of his brothers. In this episode, we discuss how "ghost hunts" gave him a new look at life, after life and the paranormal. We talk about misconceptions about paranormal research, some of his famous "ghost hunts" and how it all came together for his new book. Elements of a Haunting, the book he co-authored, comes out January 8th 2022. You can pre order at brandonjalvis.com To connect with the Second Shot team, visit www.secondshotpodcast.com or connect with us on social media at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast or facebook.com/groups/secondshot

We all know Texas based celebrity chef, Tiffany Derry as an upbeat contestant on Top Chef and as a judge on Top Chef Junior. She's also been on Bar Rescue and cooked at the White House. Tiffany is also the chef and co-founder of Roots Chicken Shak and Roots Southern Kitchen. But the story behind the story is that despite her national notoriety, she was still faced with the fact that she worked for someone and she wanted to change that. In this Second Shot Sitdown, she shares the many second shots she's faced in the restaurant industry and beyond. For more on Tiffany, her restaurants and her apparel line, visit https://www.tiffanyderryconcepts.com/ To connect with the Second Shot crew on FB, visit www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot To follow along on IG, visit www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

After a tank mine blew up below him in Al Anbar Province, Iraq in 2004, Jake suffered compound fractures in his leg and arm, multiple skin, ligament and bone losses, burns, partial loss of his left hand and arm, amputation below the knee, a traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Today, he is the CEO of the One Tribe Foundation, which combats suicide by empowering veterans, first responders, medical frontline workers and their families through traditional and non-traditional therapies. But, there's been a lot of healing between then and now. In this episode, Jake explains how he's taken a second shot at his own life. The advice is applicable to everyone, not just those who have served our country. For more on the One Tribe Foundation, visit https://1tribefoundation.org/ To join the Second Shot crew, subscribe to this podcast and join our facebook at www.facebook.com/secondshotpodcast or follow along on IG at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

Natalie got addicted to drugs after she happened upon some of her grandfather's cancer medications at 14. That spiraled into being caught with heroin at age 15. Her mother never lost hope. In this episode, she describes where she thinks she made mistakes, what she would have done differently and WHY she kept fighting. Together, they wrote the book "About Natalie" which details their journey back to one another. To connect with the Second Shot crew, subscribe to the podcast and join www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot To get the book, About Natalie, visit https://www.amazon.com/About-Natalie-Daughters-Addiction-Mothers/dp/0757323855

YES, we got Barbara Corcoran in for a Second Shot sit down! Barbara got one of her several second shots when her boyfriend/ business partner married her administrative assistant. (Say what??) In this episode she talks about coming back from hardships, finding good business partners, the process of IVF, adoption and SO. MUCH. MORE. We are so grateful for Barbara's time and the way she shared her expertise! She's also hosting free business webinars with ATT Business! The next one is Wednesday, Oct 13 at 1 PM CT. You can register at http://888barbara.com

Football is on the brain as fall is here, and we've got two stories from the gridiron for you this week. But you know we're doing our own spin on them. First, we've all had to deal with critics in our life. Do you let them define your narrative or are you able to ignore them and write your own? Then, some say that success is the best revenge. Is it worth trying to convince others to change their mind, or should you go out and prove your worth with your actions first? Tell the haters to take a hike and drown them out with this new episode of Second Shot!

Jenny Doan is the founder of the Missouri Star Quilt company and has the largest quilting channel on Youtube. THIS isn't a story about quilting... but a story about family values, knowing your secret sauce and finding success in your own way. Jenny's secret sauce is kindness ... and it led to her being the largest employer in her small hometown. She revived her two block downtown after her son suggested she start a quilting business! For Jenny's book, How to Stitch an American Dream, visit https://www.amazon.com/How-Stitch-American-Dream-Family/dp/0785253033 For her youtube channel, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnhR7raxVFDHmDXqCIzuAw To connect with the Second Shot crew, visit www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot

The average person only gets 4,000 weeks on earth. Let that sink in. Are you filling the weeks with busywork...or are you fulfilling your life's purpose? Or at least enjoying life?! Oliver Burkeman, author of "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" is giving us a Second Shot at time management to bring more joy & life to our lives. To learn more about Oliver and to get his book, visit OliverBurkeman.com To connect with the Second Shot crew, join our FB group at faceook.com/groups/SecondShot

Megan Reilly and her sister got offered a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank and accepted the deal. Ultimately, they decided it wasn't in alignment with their goals and backed out! They never. looked. back! This is the story of how they grew & scaled without a shark & came to know themselves in the process. Tippi Toes Dance is now a global franchise with locations across the world. (Fun fact- even Jenny & Heath's daughter has taken the classes!) For more information on Tippi Toes Dance, visit https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ To learn more about Megan & her podcast, visit https://whoisyourmomma.com/ To connect with the Second Shot crew, subscribe to the podcast and join our FB group at www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot Follow along on IG at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

Jenny Hunter was told she'd be in a wheelchair by age 40, due to her rheumatoid arthritis. She took a second shot at that diagnosis and took her health into her own hands. In this episode, she describes how she went from crawling on the floor in pain, barely able to pick up her children to thriving as a yoga instructor. Today she has zero pain and takes no medications! To connect with the Second Shot team, visit www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot To connect with Jenny, visit https://livewell-jennyhunter.com/

The milk crate challenge is sweeping the internet. Would you do it? And what does it say about the strides we've made to care more about our health? Also, have you heard of the 10x rule? How big are you dreaming when it comes to your goals? We have just one 10x rule for you - share each episode to ten of your friends, starting with this new Second Shot!

Corey Borner, a high school football player in Desoto, Texas was paralyzed during football practice 12 years ago. He couldn't move from his neck to his feet. He was told he'd never walk again. This weekend, he walked across the stage at his graduation at University of North Texas at Dallas. We had Corey on the show to talk about what kept him going all these years, even when experts said the impossible could never be done. Corey talks about his faith journey, how he stays positive and how his entire perspective on life has changed. To connect with Corey, visit https://www.instagram.com/coreyborner24/ To connect with the Second Shot team, visit www.facebook.com/groups/secondshotpodcast To follow along on IG, visit www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

Today we're bringing you one of our favorite episodes. Please revisit episode 183 and we'll be back next week! __________________________ WARNING: This podcast contains adult content. While most episodes are family-friendly, this podcast contains content that is not suitable for young children. In this episode, we take a Second Shot at sex trafficking and discuss the reality of its prevalence in every zip code in America. We also discuss the theories about major US companies, like Wayfair and whether there is any validity to accusations they're involved in trafficking. Our guest, Jaco Booyens became an advocate for fighting sex trafficking after it hit close to home. Booyens sister was a victim of trafficking and he’s made it his life’s mission to fight the global trafficking crisis. Booyens is the director of the film 8 Days, which raises awareness about the sex trafficking industry. He’s also the CEO of After Eden Pictures and founder of SHAREtogether, a non-profit organization fighting against the glob

Donny Starkins put ALL of his eggs in the baseball basket -- but this story isn't about baseball. He became an addict -- but this story isn't necessarily about that either. It IS about finding your PURPOSE and getting to the heart of true meaning in each person's life. In this episode, we talk about transforming masculine self care and the exact tools he uses to stay sober and in a life filled with purpose. To connect with Donny for coaching or his podcast, visit www.donnystarkins.com To connect with the Second Shot crew, join our FB group at www.facebook.com/secondshotpodcast Follow along on IG at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

Missy Buchanan says -- GET OFF the CABLE NEWS TRAIN and learn to connect. Culture tells us aging is the enemy and something we should control or battle. Missy, a renowned writer and speaker on aging says you can learn to live fully and even embrace mortality. In this episode, we discuss finding purpose later in life and how to engage those who are older, to glean wisdom from them. To learn more about Missy and her books, visit www.missybuchanan.com You can also pre order her new book, From Dry Bones to Living Hope! To connect with the Second Show crew & listen to all 200 plus episodes, visit www.secondshotpodcast.com Also join our FB community at www.facebook.com/secondshotpodcast

This week's Second Shot guest calls the whole thing into question -- WHY ARE WE WAITING for something tragic to happen to give our dreams a Second Shot?! Anthony Lopez is the author of the Legacy Leader series of books. He was also an Air Force officer and worked as a GM and President of several companies over the years, before creating a leadership consulting firm. To connect with Anthony, visit https://legacyleader.net/about-us/about-tony-lopez/ To connect with the Second Shot Podcast crew, join our FB group at www.facebook.com/groups/secondshot Or, collab with us on IG at www.instagram.com/secondshotpodcast

There's a lot of talk about being an 'influencer' these days but what does true influence really mean? We brought in the man who wrote the book about it, Bob Burg, who co-authored the Go Giver book series, including Go Giver Influencer with John David Mann. The original in the series, The Go Giver, sold more than a million copies so... Bob is certainly onto something. In this episode we discuss how to have genuine influence without being manipulative and the ONE question that can diffuse any confusion in a situation. To connect with Bob, book him or take part in one of his courses, visit https://burg.com/ To connect with the Second Shot crew, subscribe to this podcast and find us at www.facebook.com/groups/secondshotpodcast

What was once called The Great Accelerator has now spawned The Great Resignation...Covid-19 and the resulting lockdown have made people all over the country re-evaluate what they want from a workplace, and many are finding their current jobs lacking. So is now the time to strike out on your own, or do you have more leverage than ever to make change in your office? Also, hardships can fall on all of us. What does it take to change your life? Some unfortunate pets show us that maybe all you need is a little kindness from a most unexpected source. We're back in a flash here on this new episode of Second Shot!