Losing a job unexpectedly is tough—especially when you’ve spent years building your career and reputation. At 55, I found myself in that exact situation, blindsided by a layoff I never saw coming. What followed was an emotional rollercoaster and a series of missteps that made an already difficult experience even harder. Looking back, I can see where I More…
In this episode of Epic Encore, host Ted Prodromou welcomes Dr. Nic Lucas, a neuroscientist exploring neuroplasticity and its impact on business, relationships, and personal growth. Nic shares his journey from high school dropout to earning a Ph.D. in diagnostic medicine. He reveals how mental frameworks shape pain and struggle, along with practical strategies to build More…
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I love watching the Olympics, except for the endless commercials. My wife Ellen and I attended the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and it was an experience we’ll never forget. The international atmosphere was amazing and there was a buzz everywhere we went. We can’t wait to attend the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. This month we’re reading The More…
My career has been a long and winding road. A freaking 40-year roller coaster ride. Massive success. Massive failure. The dot com crash forced me to reinvent myself after a very successful 20-year tech career. The 2008 crash wiped out my web agency business. In 2013, I was laid off after quadrupling the revenue of a software company. Looking back on my More…
From adolescence to early adulthood, Bonnie Brindle’s life was an endless carousel of anxiety, panic attacks, and stressful relationships. In Cracking the Crazymakers’ Code, she reveals how she clawed her way back to a life worth living—one filled with opportunities, health and wellness, and, most of all, gratitude. Using her own journey as a road map for More…
I had the honor to contribute to an article on www.thestreet.com written by Susan Mangiero, PhD, CFA, CFE, MBA, MFA. The article, Experience + Passion = Success: Why Older Entrepreneurs Are Crushing It, is a compilation of opinions from older entrepreneurs like me. The essence of the article is that people over 58 are considered too old More…
I had the honor to contribute to an article in www.thestreet.com written by Susan Mangiero. The article, Experience + Passion = Success: Why Older Entrepreneurs Are Crushing It, is a compilation of opinions from older entrepreneurs like me. The essence of the article is that people over 58 are considered too old to be hired by a company but we are thriving as entrepreneurs. It’s no secret that there is age-discrimination in today’s job market. Companies don’t want to hire people over 50 for a…
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Last night, we saw Ellen DeGeneres on her Last Stand…Up Tour. Ellen has been silent for two years since her show ended after 19 years. The show ended because former employees complained about a toxic workplace created by producers and senior managers. This devastated Ellen because she’s all about making people happy and having fun. She never imagined the show would be so successful. Looking back, she admits she wasn’t as involved in daily activities of the show as she should have been. She…
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In “Hook Point,” Brendan Kane tells the story of working with Taylor Swift to amplify her social media presence. Kane started working with her by listening to what she wanted. After meeting with her agent, then her parents, he earned the right to meet with her. At the time, she had a huge presence on MySpace. Yes, Taylor Swift built her empire by posting on MySpace. She loved posted her own content but at the time, websites were not easy to update. She had to send content to her website…
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Taking time off and exploring the world gave me time to reflect. For as long as I can remember, my identity has been tied to my work. I was “Ted the Techie”, “Ted the LinkedIn Guy,” or “Ted the Marketing Expert”. My sense of self-worth and purpose was deeply rooted in my professional achievements and the constant pursuit More…