“Playing with your kids will make you feel better,” my mother told me. My grandmother told me, “Play with your daughters. It will calm you down.” I had been depressed for precisely 19 months at this point. I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. I was four months away from going broke. I would walk my daughter to the park after the market closed. Her tiny legs would get tired as the sun left one purple blister still in the sky. Can I reach back in time right now? #writing #lifestyle #relationships #regret …see more

“People are clamoring for a more human style of leadership.” Can’t agree more! #leadership #leadershipstyle #leadershipwithempathy

Laughs, gasps, smiles (and the odd expletive we’re too polite to share) as yours truly reveals Virgin Voyages Shake For Champagne

Here’s a secret: You don’t have to worry about “finding” your #passion. You’re naturally going to get passionate about what you are good at.

My TEDx is this Saturday! 😱 Last year I was referred to another TEDx event and I wasn't chosen. A few days later I did a search for events near me and there was one still open, but the applications were due that night. I grabbed a link to one of my videos. Outlined a talk. And submitted my application. Not thinking I would hear back from them, they gave me a call in the middle of a networking event and they ended up choosing me. It's been a huge learning experience for me & way more planning than I am used to. But if you're in/near Milwaukee I would love to see you there! I'll put the info in the comments :) #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

We’re moving into a bigger office space! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that’s supported us and to the entire misfits team (and community) not pictured. I love you all & we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without each and everyone of you. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 …see more

Hi I'm Chantel Soumis 🌟 and I'm new to LinkedIn! Well... not really. It's already been THREE years and the time has gone FAST! Many of you are NEW in my life and may not know who I am or why I'm here - so here's my intro: I am marketing OBSESSED! Branding, digital marketing, and social selling fill my cup. I battle chronic illness and disability. No baloney. No excuses. No limits. Just grit and grace. I'm a mom, wife, daughter, business owner, public speaker, community volunteer, LinkedIn Local Host, and disability advocate. I have two dogs and a puffer fish and just purchased a camper to make memories with my family! I will never chase numbers or do silly FOLLOW TRAIN tricks. I will always work in your best interest as I continue to learn and grow as a professional! So tell me... WHY are YOU here? HOW can I help you? or WHO can I connect you with? If we're meeting for the first time, I can't wait to learn more about you! #SocialSelling #Sales #ChantelShares …see more

Comparing your career to someone else’s is like going for a jog in the morning and comparing yourself to everyone else out for a run. You don’t know 👇🏽 - How long they’ve been running. - What their background is... - What type of training they’re doing. - etc. Run your own race. 🏃🏾 💨 #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #entrepreneurship #business …see more

BREAKING NEWS! Now Germany just became the first country to officially make two health apps available for prescription! Why is it so important? While only 6% of patients have used paid medical apps in the past, almost 60% would use these digital tools if their physician prescribed them and the costs were covered by the payer. One of the apps is Kalmeda which aims to help with tinnitus, and the other one is Velibra, a therapy programme for anxiety disorders. The German government passed the Digital Healthcare Act (DVG) last year and this is an incredible step forward into the era of digital health. Kudos to the German Health Ministry! #digitalhealth #insurance #future #Germany …see more

I remember being told -- and repeating to others -- to always remember that, as investors, we have no friends on Wall Street. Some of those who had enthusiastically embraced Robinhood were shocked today to suddenly face limits on their investing. The company's CEO talks to Andrew Ross Sorkin . https://lnkd.in/gjjQFay #trading #investing #traders #stocktrading #markets #cnbc CNBC Robinhood #investors #equities #gme #gamestop #retailinvestors #investment #robinhood …see more

DON’T DEPEND ON OTHERS FOR YOUR HAPPINESS. If you outsource your self-esteem, you’ll never be happy.

Congratulations Dream11 team. From being pioneers of fantasy sports & continued market #leadership for over 6 years to supporting #talent at grassroots levels and now being title sponsors for Indian Premier League India 2020, Dream11 has done truly commendable work in the field of #sports . May you reach new heights. We are proud of you. #KalaariFamily Harsh Jain , Bhavit Sheth …see more

COME LAUGH AT ME: Tonight I'm doing standup at NY Comedy Club (24th and 2nd). 9:15 pm show. Get tickets here. https://lnkd.in/ejZSpsF (Geno BIsconte's album release party). I'll be hanging out a bit afterwards. Learning all of the "micro-skills" (or...attempting to learn) of stand-up comedy has been more helpful to me in business than just about anything else. It's like constantly jumping into the fires of the "discomfort zone" and surviving. One thing I learned is that cliches work: THE WAY YOU DO ANYTHING IS THE WAY YOU DO EVERYTHING. This is one of my "anythings" and I want it to help my "everything". You're allowed to laugh at me or with me. …see more

Shanti. Shanti. Shanti. May there be peace in the world and may we have peace in body, mind, and spirit. #worldpeaceday #MondayMotivation

This is too funny. Good to smile and find our creativity even during difficult times. Who said you can’t play with #socialdistancing

I was 22 when I posted my first video on LinkedIn. I'm now 26. 🤯 I have grey hair too... so time flies 😂. In all seriousness though, before I really got started I walked up to someone that was partly responsible for all of the attention LinkedIn was getting: Josh Fechter. I told him that I looked up to him and wanted to do something similar. The first thing he told me was, "unfollow me." And that's stuck with me. Here's why: ✅ You will never lead if you only follow. You will never innovate if you only imitate. And that goes for everything – content, speaking, business, etc. ✅ You can (and totally should support people). Josh wasn't telling me to unfollow everyone. He was telling me to tune out the noise and find my own voice. ✅ I was never going to beat Josh, at being Josh. Just like you won't beat me at being me... and no one else will beat you at being you. "It's good to be better, but it's better to be different." – Sally Hogshead. If you want to be great... be different. Create color television when everyone is still watching in black & white. #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 …see more

This week on Ask Mr. Wonderful we're talking about how to set realistic goals and actually achieve them, with serial entrepreneur Evan Carmichael .

My only three goals in life are: (1) I want to be happy (2) I want to eradicate unhappiness (3) I want every day to be as smooth as possible. No hassles.

Next time you say " Do you have any time to connect" , try this, "this is why we should chat and what I'm hoping for" I have lots of time. I can make time. Everyone has lots of time. EVERYONE. The secret is to explain why they should prioritize time with you, above time with friends, above time looking after yourself. I run out of social energy way before I run out of time. I run out of patience before I run out of time. …see more

It’s not everyday that an audience goes from applause to singing you happy birthday! Thank you so much, Minneapolis & St. Cloud for celebrating my birthday with me! Thank you @onesquared for all the hospitality. The birthday cake flavored popcorn in the green room was just the cherry on top. 🍿🧁 I know not many people like working on their birthday, but when you do what you love, it really does feel like a privilege. This year marks 11 years since I’ve been speaking and keynoting. I’ve spoken on 6 continents! Please let me know if anyone ever has a conference in Antarctica. 🐋 😂 This past year has ushered in some incredible gifts - both personal and professional. As I say goodbye to this past year, I want to thank you all for your birthday wishes, blessings, and continued support on this journey. No matter where I am, I carry it in my heart. 💗 …see more