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Water is essential to life, and each day, the world consumes millions of gallons… from plastic bottles. Whether we want to accept it or not, plastic bottles are damaging our world immensely. We’re at a tipping point, and someone must make a stand if we’re ever going to get moving in the right direction.Our guest today is indeed making a stand and building a global brand. He’s Shadi Bakour, CEO and Co-Founder of PATHWAY, a company focused on breaking our addiction to bottled water while creating out-of-the-box paths to sustainability. Today, he’ll share his successful journey, why the struggle has been the greatest reward, and how he went from dreaming about Wall Street to a world free from bottled water.In This Episode(2:20) – Shadi finds his passion for the environment and the harmful impact of plastic.(3:30) – Discusses the emphasis his parents placed on education.(5:12) – Received martial arts training at the Shaolin Martial Arts Temple.(5:20) – Military school helps Shadi awaken the entrepreneur inside. (8:20) – Wall Street dreams never come to fruition.(11:30) – He learns that the key to success is knowing how to manage.(16:44) – PATHWATER is born.(18:40) – Shadi dives into his team's sacrifices to grow the business.(22:42) – The lessons learned during the struggle.(24:04) Shadi embraces the concept that " the road to riches is a marathon, not a sprint.”(25:20) – The turning point for PATHWATER.(26:27) – The investor party allows PATHWATER to reach the next level.(27:39) – The inflection point: Series A.(29:12) – Shadi and the team decide to go big or go home.(30:15) – The business has a near-death experience.(33:40) – Human resources are the most valuable resource.Our GuestShadi Bakour is a visionary entrepreneur and water sustainability advocate. At just 31 years old, he has significantly contributed to reimagining the water business. Shadi has pioneered sustainable solutions through his innovative approaches, transforming the industry. His passion for addressing global water challenges is evident in his work, inspiring positive change worldwide.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Shadi Bakourhttps://drinkpathwater.com/https://www.instagram.com/shadibakour/?hl=enhttps://m.facebook.com/people/Shadi-Bakour/100069384513609/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadibakour 

Water is essential to life, and each day, the world consumes millions of gallons… from plastic bottles. Whether we want to accept it or not, plastic bottles are damaging our world immensely. We’re at a tipping point, and someone must make a stand if we’re ever going to get moving in the right direction.Our guest today is indeed making a stand and building a global brand. He’s Shadi Bakour, CEO and Co-Founder of PATHWAY, a company focused on breaking our addiction to bottled water while creating out-of-the-box paths to sustainability. Today, he’ll share his successful journey, why the struggle has been the greatest reward, and how he went from dreaming about Wall Street to a world free from bottled water.

Ask any successful person, and they’ll more than likely tell you it didn’t just happen; it was a journey. It took time, sacrifice, compromise, and hours upon hours of honing their gifts. From writers to actors, public speakers, and pioneers in medicine, people at the top of those fields sacrificed their proverbial blood, sweat, and tears to get to the top. The same can be said of athletes who, while they make it look so easy, rest assured it’s those countless hours behind the scenes that make it look so effortless. Our guest today knows a lot about putting in work, compromising, rising to the top, and the sacrifice it takes to get there. At an early age, Michael Andrew was recognized as a swimming prodigy with a gift for the sport that made him a legend on the competitive circuit. He eventually parlayed that success into Olympic dreams, and he’s here today to share his journey and the obstacles he overcame on his way to becoming a World Champion. If you’re ready to begin pushing through and focusing intensely on achieving your dreams, this is an episode you’ll definitely want to hear.In this episode:(1:00) – Michael delves deep into his origin.(4:48) – The journey as a swimmer begins at the age of 8.(7:14) – Michael’s father begins developing his own training methodologies. (13:00) – Excellence is a hallmark of his family brand. (18:17) – Olympic trials at the age of 16.(21:05) – Michael becomes the youngest gold medalist in US history at the World Championships.(28:56) – In his mind, preparation and confidence are freedom.(36:00) – The little things make all the difference for Michael.(36:54) – Intentionality and focus are the most essential parts of success.Our GuestMichael Andrew grew up in a family that didn’t believe in doing things the traditional way. His environment was one where excellence was pursued with joy and excitement. As a young swimmer, Michael rewrote the record books, smashing over 100 National Records, more than any male or female swimmer in the history of the sport. This was done through hard work and intentional learning, something that was impressed upon him at an early age by working closely with his father. In fact, his father discovered a method of training that would ultimately revolutionize the sport and help Michael achieve his championship and Olympic dreams. His goal is to use his successful journey to help others find theirs and become the best versions of themselves. Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Michael Andrewhttps://maswimacademy.app/https://www.instagram.com/swimmermichael/https://swimmermichael.com/

Ask any successful person, and they’ll more than likely tell you it didn’t just happen; it was a journey. It took time, sacrifice, compromise, and hours upon hours of honing their gifts. From writers to actors, public speakers, and pioneers in medicine, people at the top of those fields sacrificed their proverbial blood, sweat, and tears to get to the top. The same can be said of athletes who, while they make it look so easy, rest assured it’s those countless hours behind the scenes that make it look so effortless. Our guest today knows a lot about putting in work, compromising, rising to the top, and the sacrifice it takes to get there. At an early age, Michael Andrew was recognized as a swimming prodigy with a gift for the sport that made him a legend on the competitive circuit. He eventually parlayed that success into Olympic dreams, and he’s here today to share his journey and the obstacles he overcame on his way to becoming a World Champion. If you’re ready to begin pushing through and focusing intensely on achieving your dreams, this is an episode you’ll definitely want to hear.

Are we alone in this vast universe? The question has been pondered since the beginning of time, but it’s not the only one. The truth is that our universe is filled with innumerable mysteries that have yet to be encountered, much less solved. From planets to aliens, asteroids, galaxies, and so much in between, nothing is off-limits when it comes to space. It’s fascinating to think of the many facets and layers of discovery that our universe and the millions like it holds, one can’t help but stand back and look up at the stars in awe. Our guest today is a man who is at the forefront of research and exploration and putting the puzzle that is our universe together. Reinhard Genzel is a Nobel Prize winner and one of the world's foremost authorities in Experimental Astrophysics. Today, he joins us and shares insights into his past, present, and the way his research is impacting the future of our efforts to uncover the hidden mysteries of our universe.In this episode:(1:21) – Reinhard discusses his family history of physics.(5:00) – Reinhard comes to the realization that sports and studies can’t be done at a high level simultaneously.(9:48) – The valuable lessons he learned from Townes. (15:48) – Reinhart determines that staying at Berkley would stunt his growth. (21:41) – Working with the European Space Agency.(22:07) – Reinhard reveals he has no interest in visiting outer space. (27:55) – Reinhard discusses his biggest professional moments. (31:52) – Reinhard gives interesting tidbits on Black Holes. (40:39) – The Crawford Prize is awarded to Reinhart and his partner. (42:00) – Reinhard reminiscences about receiving the Nobel Prize call. (44:44) – The James Webb Telescope and evolving backwards in time. Our GuestReinhard Genzel is a Nobel Prize winner who focuses primarily on the field of Experimental Astrophysics. His research group studies the physical processes and the evolution of active galaxies and, in particular, their central regions. His work on black holes has made him one of the most respected voices on this phenomenon. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Bonn (FRG) in 1978. He came to Berkeley as a Miller Fellow in 1980 and joined the Physics Department faculty as Associate Professor in 1981. He left Berkeley in 1986 to become Director at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Munich (FRG), where he is also an Honorary Professor at the Ludwig-Maximilian University.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Reinhard Genzelhttps://www.mpg.de/463069/extraterrestrial-physics-genzelhttps://de.linkedin.com/in/reinhard-genzel-a3758b157

Are we alone in this vast universe? The question has been pondered since the beginning of time, but it’s not the only one. The truth is that our universe is filled with innumerable mysteries that have yet to be encountered, much less solved. From planets to aliens, asteroids, galaxies, and so much in between, nothing is off-limits when it comes to space. It’s fascinating to think of the many facets and layers of discovery that our universe and the millions like it holds. One can’t help but stand back and look up at the stars in awe. Our guest today is a man who is at the forefront of research and exploration and putting the puzzle that is our universe together. Reinhard Genzel is a Nobel Prize winner and one of the world's foremost authorities in Experimental Astrophysics. Today, he joins us and shares insights into his past and present, as well as the way his research is impacting the future of our efforts to uncover the hidden mysteries of our universe.

During the early years, SEO was the gas that drove the Internet engine. If you wanted your website or your business to go anywhere, the only way it could move was with the proper SEO strategy. It’s not as important as it once was, but there was a time when keyword placement, rankings, taglines, and on and on, were all part of a successful online effort. They were essential and no one was more connected to those things and how to leverage them than today’s guest. Rand Fishkin is considered by most to be one of the pre-eminent voices in SEO. He built an incredible business that focused on this service, walked away, and built SparkToro, an audience research software entity, which is moving in that same direction. He’s currently the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro and joins us to share interesting insights into his business journey, where he got things wrong, what he learned, and how he’s using those things in his current business, working each day to get business and life right. It’s not all about money, it’s about passion and finding your definition of success!In this episode:(3:51) – Rand talks about what he wanted to do when he grew up. (8:10) – Realizes he loves visual arts, but that’s not where his talent resides. (12:35) – Rand discusses why he was so passionate about SEO. (20:30) – Rand outlines the debt snowball his business was facing.(24:00) – Not all entrepreneurs have a safety net. (29:49) – Human and professional relationships are built on vulnerability. (34:32) – Advice to people looking to be tech entrepreneurs. (42:30) – Rand leaves Moz and suffers from depression.(47:20) – Balance in business and life, without assumptions driving you. (50:55) – Be brave enough to define success for yourself, on your terms. (52:20) – The importance of finding happiness in what you do.Our GuestRand Fishkin is the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro, the makers of fine audience research software. He’s dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his writing, videos, speaking, and his book, Lost and Founder. When Rand’s not working, he’s usually cooking a fancy meal for the love of his life, author Geraldine DeRuiter. If you bribe him with great pasta or fancy cocktails, he’ll pull back the curtain on big tech’s dark secrets.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Rank Fishkinhttps://sparktoro.com/team/randhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/https://www.instagram.com/randderuiter/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/randfish

During the early years, SEO was the gas that drove the Internet engine. If you wanted your website or your business to go anywhere, the only way it could move was with the proper SEO strategy. It’s not as important as it once was, but there was a time when keyword placement, rankings, taglines, and on and on, were all part of a successful online effort. They were essential and no one was more connected to those things and how to leverage them than today’s guest. Rand Fishkin is considered by most to be one of the pre-eminent voices in SEO. He built an incredible business that focused on this service, walked away, and built SparkToro, an audience research software entity, which is moving in that same direction. He’s currently the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro and joins us to share interesting insights into his business journey, where he got things wrong, what he learned, and how he’s using those things in his current business, working each day to get business and life right. It’s not all about money, it’s about passion and finding your definition of success!

Have you ever looked at someone living in a big home, driving a nice car, with a picket fence, perfect kids, and on and on? Everyone has done this a time or two and wondered how that person figured it all out. Well, here’s the truth of it all; they didn’t. They just learned a valuable lesson about focusing on the one area they were great at and making the most of it. That’s how they made it and, on the surface, at least, appear to be getting it all just right. Today's guest is Jon Levy, an incredible author and researcher delving into human behavior. He's renowned for his innovative work in understanding what drives human connection and success. Join us as Jon shares his struggles, triumphs, and invaluable insights, making him one of the most sought-after business minds globally. If connecting with others and personal growth are on your agenda, tune in for some powerful wisdom!In this episode:(6:16) – Jon details what he wanted to be when he grew up.(7:14) – Jon discusses his dyslexia and how he feared it would limit him in the corporate world. (12:00) – Life at New York University begins.(15:12) – After failing in startups, Jon goes corporate with applied sciences. (26:59) – Jon launches an experiential education public speaking agency. (32:12) – Jon writes a New York Times bestseller. (38:30) – Learn not to manage people but to manage outcomes. (45:40) – You don’t need to have it all figured out to be great.(46:00) – Most people are only good at one thing. (47:00) – No matter how successful, there’s still the worry about not fitting in. Our GuestJon Levy is a behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for his work on trust, human connection, belonging, and influence. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. Among them spending a year traveling to all 7 continents, or the world's greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, etc.) and barely surviving to tell the tale.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Jon Levyhttps://www.jonlevy.com/http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb http://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/JonLevyTLB