Manu (better known as "Swish") is an inspiring young man, who I knew I wanted to interview as soon as I heard his story. He's a 19 yr old student at the University of Toronto, who ALSO happens to be an award-winning serial tech entrepreneur, a UN Youth Ambassador, an early stage tech investor, and TEDx speaker, JUST to name a few. 

I wondered, how can someone have accomplished so much at such a young age? How did he know this was even possible? What inspires him? 

“In no other time in history has it been easier to start a business."

In today's interview I find out the core set of beliefs that Swish embodies on a daily basis to continually go after people, projects, and experiences that others would avoid for fear of failure. 

We also learn who Swish considers to be his biggest mentors, and what is next on the horizon for this 19-yr-old college student. You'll be shocked to hear what he's lined up. 

Manu is an embodiment of what it means to take bold action. Never held back by age or or location or any other "limitations" that people often use as excuses to keep them from their goals, Manu proves time and time again that anything is possible when you get creative, get persistent, and take bold action.

“You don’t go to a TEDx talk to learn about things as much as to get inspired to go DO Things."

FOLLOW MANU: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 

• What beliefs did Manu have to have to accomplish all that he has at such a young age? 
• Who were Manu’s mentors and how have they impacted his life and career?
• What’s the one skill that Gary V. has nailed, which Manu is actively trying to learn right now. 
• Manu’s tips for connecting with influencers (who may appear to be inaccessible).
• The #1 skill that has led him to speak at TEDx, and connect with people like Gary V. (hint: it’s probably not what you think). 
• The #1 thing you should know if you want to give a TEDx talk. 
• Why the Mentorship Movement is such a positive thing for today’s CEOs.
• How you can leverage LinkedIn to spread your message. 
• Why he believes anyone can become an advocate for a cause.
• The true reason a lot of people initially get into non-profit and advocacy work, and why they won’t admit it. 
• Why he thinks boot strapping trumps getting investors. 

DON'T STOP THERE: 

• Manu's TEDx Talk
• Thought Spot App
• GaryVaynerchuk.com
• Michael Hyatt (Dragon's Den)

Bari Tessler is a Financial Therapist, Mentor Coach and Mama-preneur. She has been healing people's stories with money for over a decade, and each year she leads hundreds of people in a global, year-long money school, which integrates Money Healing, Money Practices and Money Maps.

Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, and the Huffington Post and in US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, Experience Life Magazine, Yogi Times, Best Self Magazine and Emerging Women.

Bari’s gentle, body-centered approach weaves together personal, couple, and creative entrepreneurial money teachings into one complete tapestry. It's a great addition to our financial mini series. 

If you missed the earlier episodes, check them out here: 

• John Lee Dumas: The Millionaire Mindset
• Sophia Bera: Financial Planning for Millennials

Last year Bari released her book, The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness, which I'm currently (and joyously) leading a group of women through following Bari's Book Club Guide. 

“I’m going to be updating and fine tuning my relationship to money, every year, forever."

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FOLLOW BARI: Website | Facebook | Instagram

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: 

• What is somatic psychology?
• Why it’s so important for your intimate relationships to understand your money story and be able to speak to it. 
• What does financial therapy entail?
• How to receive the financial education we didn’t receive in school. 
• The three phases of Bari's financial healing methodology
• The power of a body checkin when it comes to changing our relationship with money. (and when to use it)
• How The Art of Money evolved into a year long program 
• How to make money management more YOU, and more fun. 
• How money dates can move you forward. 
• The importance of picking a bookkeeping software (and deciding if you’re going to learn it on your own or hire someone to teach you). 
• Why “renaming” your money categories can add deeper meaning and make it more playful. 
• Why some people get stuck in the visioning and planning phase.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Bari's Book Club
• Quickbooks