Natalie Fikes is a Speaker, Consultant and Executive Coach to International Fortune 500 leaders. Join us for this special installment of I DID IT… MY WAY LIVE from Marco Island as we listen to Natalie Fikes share “How to Get What You Want.” Island vibes await you – get ready! The past few decades have seen an influx of motivational speakers in all its forms, but, even with that surge, Natalie Fikes stands out. She’s become a kind of ambassador for self-awareness, leadership and engagement—an energetic figure who combines a sense of humor with a sense of awe. Between her 17 years in personal development, bestselling book “Empowered To Prosper: Discover How To Become The Woman You Were Created To Be”, her youth organization Code Next Generation, and her altruistic commitment to homeless, sex-trafficked and incarcerated women at The City of Refuge and Douglas County Jail in Atlanta Georgia, she’s become one of “The Best Speakers of Today” (Named by Northstar Meetings Group) and named one of John Maxwell’s Top 100 Leaders. She’s the perfect blend of Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock, and TD Jakes in one, creating an inspirational, humorous and soul-searching experience. Resource: NatalieFikes.com

SHOW NOTES Lauren Atwaters is a brilliant artist - through and through. Everything that emits from her, whether it be her custom crafted designs, her heartfelt answers to interview questions, or how she problem solves, is chocked full of creative expression. You are in for a fun treat this episode because Lauren and I both lost track of time in our conversation. You will get a look into the heart of the mind behind the Ten23 Designs empire and feel like you are right in the virtual room with us. Hear how Lauren took a hobby - with the goal to just cover grocery shopping - to the business that enabled her husband to leave his corporate career. Her depth of experience, her incredible level of transparency, and her unique way of explaining and processing, as evident here, will enrich you personally and professionally and elevate your mindset. From one creative to another, grab a cup of joe and get ready to laugh, glean, and chill with us during this episode! Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook:  http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: - http://ten23designs.com - http://instagram.com/ten23designs I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Elana Walker is the epitome of a professional and a planner extraordinaire. A triple threat in the industry, she is a true force of creativity, innovation, and career evolution. Connecting with Elana via this episode of I Did It... My Way will offer you several nuggets of gold, covering everything from her business transition and growth, personal struggles, schedule overload (Hello!!), and bridezillas! Get ready, friends! We hope you enjoy “Surviving Business and Building a Legacy.” Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client contracting, booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: - http://elanawalker.com - http://southernnoirweddings.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g

Laurie Hartwell has more than 24 years of experience planning weddings across the country. Her company, Laurie Hartwell Events (also, A Wedding To Remember) earned many awards over the years and has planned weddings for celebrities and other elite clientele. She recently won "Most Helpful Mentor" at the National WEDDI AWARDS for her service to wedding planners around the world. Laurie has a passion for the wedding industry and believes strongly in continuing education along with raising the standards in the wedding industry. Through The Bridal Society, her legacy is made sure as she has created the nation’s leading wedding planning certification program. Enjoy the nuggets of wisdom poured out from “The Planner’s Coach,” Laurie Hartwell. Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a.​ Resources: The Bridal Society: www.thebridalsociety.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com

Today's episode narrows in on the journey of leading creative William and Schellie Hogan. This supremely dynamic duo run the group of Far Out Galaxy heroes based in Atlanta, GA. Listen to hear how William launched the epic group of brands and how their love story with each other and for the industry came about in this episode of I DID IT... MY WAY. Shout out to our sponsors at HoneyBook for the love and awesome back-office support provided to the event-preneurs across the globe! Check them out to see if their invoicing and project management system works for you: HoneyBook Deets. Resources: Far Out Galaxy (William and Schellie's main hub): http://faroutgalaxy.com I Did It... My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Speaker and Investment Planner from SmartPlan Investing Robroy Wiley shows business owners and creatives how to "mind the financial gap" in their businesses during this special live audience recording. In a new year, business owners need to mind the gap. We need to assess the value drivers and the financial asset gap to run our businesses more intelligently. 100% of business owners will exit out of their business. Smart business owners know the amount of time, effort, and capital it will take. SmartPlan Investing can help you take the first step. Interviewer: Lauren Hines, for I Did It... My Way the Podcast. www.atlantawep.com Recording and editing: Anointed Photography and Video Accent Lighting: Euphoric Vibrations Entertainment Tech Supervision: Prostar7

Liz Caruso is a bonafide professional, an ingenious creator, and a foremost thought leader the event (and event-tech) industry. In this conversation, Liz shares the practices and tools that she and her team employ to create the massively successful, recurring events. Liz wears the crown as ‘The Event Experience Doctor” well, as she influences and leads as a solid business woman with a truly humble, remarkable spirit – enjoy! Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: Liz King Events: http://lizkingevents.com techsytalk and techsytalk LIVE: http://techsytalk.com Bizzabo platform: http://Bizzabo.com Note: HotLeads is a tracking software that is employed within Bizzabo among other event booking applications. FoundHer Network: http://FoundHerNetwork.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Globetrotting entertainer, tech entrepreneur, and a great friend to the international events industry, Nicole Gallub is a boss! Nicole threw herself headfirst into DJ’ing around the world. You’ll hear when Nicole decided to create her other persona - the famed DJ Neekola - and how she bossed the online booking agency arena for entertainers. Nicole’s experience gained from the difficult choices, doubts, and challenges in life and business will be a guide to you as you benefit from her already rich journey – enjoy! Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: Pelonkey: http://pelonkey.com DJ Neekola: http://djneekola.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Disc jockey would not be a sufficient phrase to encapsulate all who Mark Battle is. From a very young age, Mark has blazed a trail in the DJ business and continues to innovate, invent, and challenge the world of music via his entertainment and technological contributions. As his empire expands, we welcome Mark Battle for this episode and invite you to gain wisdom from his setbacks and failures, glean from his advice on going full-time in your business, and enjoy his hilarious yet oh-so-real “Mark-isms.” Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: One Sound Entertainment: http://OneSoundEnt.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Being the woman behind the brand is not all glitz and glamour. For Mary Chatman, being at the helm of a major bridal media company has woven an intriguing story with its own share of life lessons, loss, triumphs, and resolve. This is the perfect episode to grab a warm cup of your favorite drink and listen in as the CEO of BlackBride.com Mary Chatman unpacks “Designing Life + Love.” Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: Black Bride Magazine, BlackBride.com: http://BlackBride.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Philanthropist, ambassador, promoter, dynamic entrepreneur, award-winning event producer, minister, and master connector, Eddie Fam has undeniably chosen to pursue a life of meaning, complete with vocations of purpose. Eddie’s story shows us how the journey takes various paths that make it that much richer. Be inspired and learn how to allow your passions to fuel success no matter the field. We encountered some frequency challenges during the recording of this episode; however, nothing is taken away from the impact and valuable content from Mr. Fam. We kept the magic going! Apologies for the brief technical difficulties; we hope you thoroughly enjoy the powerful impact of “For So Much More!” Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: Impact Collective: http://ImpactCollective.com Meant To Live Foundation: http://meant2live.org I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Sherron Washington has earned the moniker The Marketing Whisperer. Sherron makes tackling what can seem daunting to many entrepreneurs manageable by taking her bite-sized, simple, timeless marketing approach in an ever-evolving digital world. Enjoy this episode of I Did It… My Way as internationally renowned marketing expert Sherron Washington helps you to execute your marketing plan fearlessly and lets you in on her unique journey to success. Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: http://thep3solution.com Market Simple (http://thep3solution.com/marketsimple/), written by Sherron Washington, MA I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.

Chef Gale Gand, the highly acclaimed chef and celebrated entrepreneur and restauranteur, is no stranger to living life to the beat of her own drum. Having successfully run a number of brands in the food and beverage industry and headlining the first Food Network® show of its kind, Gale joins us for this episode of I Did It… My Way aptly titled “To Thine Self Be ‘Tru.’ What you hear will bring you intimately into Gale’s awesome journey, wowing you, moving you to laughter and tears, and inspiring you – enjoy! Thank you to our partners at HoneyBook. Benefit from hassle-free client billing. Now, you can save 50% off your first month of convenient client booking and invoicing services with HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/Cbz8a. Resources: http://GaleGand.com I Did It… My Way Host: Lauren Hines, contact info@atlantawep.com Want to check out the video of the interview? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2fqwqmlxC8pxGsYSDnb5g.