What do Greenpeace, tarot cards, and financial PR have in common? Elena Krasnow, our guest on this episode of How Did We Get Here?

She had it figured out: a college degree in environmental studies, a life-changing trip to Madagascar, and a job at Greenpeace. Fighting climate change and working with communities was the plan! But COVID happened, and all her expectations were laid off alongside her, figuratively and literally.

No job, empty streets, protests on hold. What now?

Somehow, Elena found herself planning press releases and shaping marketing strategies in the financial industry. No PR experience, no marketing background, and yet, she nailed it.

Join us to hear about Elena’s journey.

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Elena Krasnow on LinkedIn

StreetCred PR

Jess Bost on LinkedIn

Lake Avenue Financial

Mark Newfield on LinkedIn

Journey Strategic Wealth

Matt Hobson's career journey feels like a cross-country hike. He went from studying spotted owls in Oregon's forests to importing lumber from New Zealand, and ended up helping people with their financial decisions.

He is the ninth child of thirteen siblings. Yes, you read that right, thirteen! They didn’t call themselves "the wilderness" of Eastern Oregon for nothing. That ninth kid was shy in his youth, but soon discovered he had a special talent for connecting with people and making friends that would be useful later…

When the 2008 financial crisis demolished his lumber import business and his ability to provide for his family, he decided to start working in a promising field: financial advice. His entry point? A position with Ameriprise and a phone book as a welcome gift. Yep, old-fashioned cold calling.

If you want to know how he went from that to mentoring advisors and being a reference in the financial industry, tune in now!

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Matt Hobson on LinkedIn

Eagle Wealth Management

Jess Bost on LinkedIn

Lake Avenue Financial

Mark Newfield on LinkedIn

Journey Strategic Wealth

Meet Phil Pearlman, a former special education teacher with a trading background. He is now dedicated to helping people improve their health to boost their business and life results. In this conversation, he goes from explaining the current bird flu cycle and how it affects egg prices to a mindful parenting masterclass, and believe it or not, he ties it all back to health.

Irreverent, politically incorrect, and fun, Phil teaches with his own example how intentional habits and wise choices can transform a life for the better. Join us for the advice, stay for the laughs!

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Phil Pearlman on Twitter

Pearl Institute

Jess Bost on LinkedIn

Lake Avenue Financial

Mark Newfield on LinkedIn

Journey Strategic Wealth