My First Podcast Conference #MAPcon 2016

September 9th and 10th 2016, I will be attending my very first Conference for Podcasting–Mid Atlantic Podcast Conference or MAPcon. This event is the second of its kind since founded by its creator, entrepreneur, and Podcaster–Joe Pardo. Joe hosts a show called the Dreamers Podcast and has garnished close to 1 million listens in the 246 episodes.

A little over two years ago, I introduced myself to Mr. Pardo as I was a regular listener to his podcast. He reached out and immediately made me feel welcome in his tribe. 

It was at that time I had just started a podcast. As of December I will have been podcasting 3 years, and what a journey it has been. Joes show, Dreamers Podcast had a clear vision with stellar guests from all walks of life, quite the opposite of my own. 

When Joe was writing his first book 31 Life Changing Concepts I was eager to get my hands on a copy. I was given access to the book prior to its release and asked to give some feedback for which I gladly did. 

At that time, I was putting together my own book The Science of Being (due out September 2016). While reading Joe’s story, I picked up on some minor discrepancies with the grammar and punctuation. At this point, the book was meer days away from being published. I  emailed Joe some constructive criticism and he graciously accepted my input (I know my writing is FAR from perfect). 


Some weeks later Joe mailed me a copy of the book. To my surprise printed in the book: 

Co-Editor: Anthony Hayes

I was floored and honored to say the least. When Joe visited Florida with his wife we met up for dinner. We’ve since become great friends and talk weekly if not daily. I even had Joe redesigned my entire website! 

Well off to the conference I go…

If you’d like to follow more of my journey and projects the best thing to do is visit my website. There you will have access to podcast episodes, blog posts, and a newsletter to be informed of big things as they happen. Also if you find it in your heart there are some great things on the support page if you would be so inclined to get involved there as well.

“Control the controllable, as for the rest Keep on flowing…Just be.”

Buy Joe's Book 31 Life Changing Concepts on Amazon

31 Life Changing Concepts by: Joe Pardo Book Review

Book Review

Title: 31 Life Changing Concepts

Author: Joe Pardo

Genre: Self Development

Please visit: jpar.net/howtodream.co

Me and Joe

I am a bit biased toward this publication in that, I played a very small part in its creative process.

That being said, does not change the fact however that I’ve never seen a book quite as unique as this one.

According to the author this is a self development book for people who don’t like to read. The concept in of itself is brilliant.
In my opinion the number 31 is appropriately significant. If you read and practice 1 concept each day in a months time, you have completed all 31 concepts (for arguments sake assuming worst case scenario October).

The entries are brief and to the point. Joe Pardo has lived a life of trial and error but never stopped believing in himself, more importantly he never stopped believing in others.
Joe coined the phrase “Society Starts With You.” However after reading 31 Life Changing Concepts it seems as though the tables have turned.

After carving through the stereotypical ‘what society expects of you’ mentality, it is apparent Joe has started a society of his very own…A society of Dreamers.

Please visit: jpar.net/howtodream.co

Joe signing my copy his book

With the stellar platform of Dreamers Podcast, Joe has single handily reached 50,000+ downloads of his show. After 150 exciting guests from around the globe there is no telling what is next for this New Jersey based dreamer.

For more information on Joe Pardo please visit http://www.jpar.co

For more information on The Dreamers Podcast please visit: http://www.howtodream.co
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To purchase your copy of 31 Life Changing Concepts in Kindle format please visit: http://www.howtodream.co/book

To purchase the paper back edition of 31 Life Changing Concepts click here http://www.howtodream.co/book


“Control the controllable, as for the rest Keep on flowing…Just be.”

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