Lizi Heaps has fearlessly stepped into her mother's shoes as The Food Nanny, ensuring the enduring legacy of culinary expertise and baking mastery. In a riveting conversation, Lizi unveils the tale of how she resurrected the business from a lull after her mother's retreat, skillfully leveraging the power of social media and technology to amplify her devoted following. Prepare to be enthralled as Lizi recounts the serendipitous venture into the realm of Kamut grain, an extraordinary example of im...
Jan 11, 2021•47 min•Ep. 136
Doris Mayday is an exceptional individual who has carved a unique path as a model, clothing designer, and producer for the renowned Dapper Day events, all while embodying her vintage-inspired lifestyle. Her captivating story unfolds from a stereotypical upbringing, where she experienced the trials and tribulations of being considered the "ugly duckling" during her teenage years. However, against all odds, Doris blossomed into a highly sought-after pin-up model, showcasing her incredible talent b...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 135
How do you build healthy and friendly neighborhood convenience stores? Varish Goyal is a businessman, father and husband who continues to build his family business of neighborhood friendly gas station convenience stores. Varish shared the background of the company and how he is continuing to grow the business with technology and leadership. He has a great story from his college days and stressed the idea that what you start out thinking you want in a career might, and often times, change over ti...
Dec 21, 2020•54 min
Can you create mainstream fame from Tik Tok fame? Josiah Smith is an actor, father and husband who is finding fame making comedic skits using the Tik Tok app. He is now looking to see if he can leverage his Tik Tok fame and work his way into a “traditional” comedic show. For me the Tik Tok app is a new adventure into the social media world of platforms but for him he is seeing a surge of acceptance and acknowledgement growing his 400K followers fan base. Josiah is using the app to create comedy ...
Dec 14, 2020•46 min
OP Almaraz is my guest on today’s podcast. OP is the president and founder of Allied Restoration. After years working for others and making them successful OP decided it was time to build his own company. Coming from a difficult but nurturing upbringing OP learned how to be successful and now shares his success with his team. Public speaking is just one of the ways OP is sharing his story. The workshops and teambuilding exercises he makes his team complete shows that he is walking the walk. I ha...
Dec 07, 2020•48 min
"Harmonizing Highways and Melodies: Unveiling Decades of Musical Journeys with Steve Stevens" Brace yourself as we unveil a symphony of stories and insights shared by none other than the legendary road warrior himself, Steve Stevens. Embarking on a journey that traces back to the tender age of 7, Steve's virtuoso guitar prowess has weathered the sands of five decades, resonating with an everlasting rhythm that continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. A true rock icon, he still ignites the stag...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
“Pivoting Against the Odds: From Navy SEAL to Author, Actor, and Speaker – A Conversation with Jason "Jay" Redman” In an electrifying episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Jason "Jay" Redman, a remarkable individual whose life story serves as a testament to resilience, adaptation, and unwavering determination. From the battlefield to the limelight, Jay's story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Our guest today is not just any retired Navy SEAL; he's an accomplish...
Nov 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 131
How do I make a smooth transition from Rapper to Author? R Prophet is my guest on today’s podcast. R Prophet is a rapper, actor and now author of the Amazon bestselling book “Grams to Grammys”. As one of the originators of the rap group Nappy Roots, R Prophet was nominated for 2 Grammys while traveling the world for tours and visiting the troops in the Middle East. He has a great story about sharing a plane ride back from Iraq with an unexpected celebrity. We talk about the differences, pros and...
Nov 23, 2020•44 min
Can I travel the world on a budget? Lindsay Myers is my guest on today’s podcast. Lindsay is a luxury travel expert on a budget. Sounds like an oxymoron but Lindsay has figured out ways to travel luxuriously while on a budget. The best part of her experiences is that she shares her tips with everyone on her website and blog. As a business owner that travels extensively for work I am always looking for ways to spend my time on the road as comfortable as possible without spending huge sums of mone...
Nov 16, 2020•47 min
What is really like being a sports agent? David Baden is my guest on today’s podcast. David is an agent for one of the largest agency firms in the world, IMG a division of William Morris Endeavor. His specialty is working with Winter Olympic athletes. David’s story is inspiring knowing that you don’t always get the exact career you thought you wanted. Having a background and passion for tennis, David was hoping for a job with IMG working with tennis companies and athletes. He was offered the job...
Nov 09, 2020•56 min
Has someone ever told you that your shirt stinks? Wen Muenyi is the CEO and Founder of HercLeon. A clothing brand designed as laundry-free clothing that is soft, colorful and easy to maintenance. The features of the Apollo shirt are the shirts don't have to be washed. Yes, you read that right -- their laundry-free shirt can be worn for days, weeks, and even months without having to be washed. Other Apollo features include: Odor Resistant: Imagine a shirt that doesn't stink, and that's what you'l...
Nov 02, 2020•34 min
Can I make a career of mentoring others mindset? Danielle Grant is my guest on today’s podcast. Danielle is a sought after Mindset Mentor, Author, Speaker, Educator, and Spiritual Gangster. Danielle shared her story on how she got started in the corporate world and then moved to the entrepreneurial world. She helps people with their mindset to success. She has branched out to public speaking, blogs and podcasting in order to spread her message in helping others. Danielle shares her thoughts on B...
Oct 26, 2020•49 min
Can I switch careers and still be successful? Brian Butler-Au, founder and CEO of SuckerPunch Entertainment, is my guest today. SuckerPunch Entertainment is one of the most respected and established athlete management and marketing companies in all of Mixed Martial Arts. Representing fighters such as Rose Namajunas, Weili Zhang, Jens Pulver, Felice Herring, Carla Esparza, Angela Hill and Paul Felder plus dozens more top tier fighters gives Brian and SuckerPunch quite the insight as to the change...
Oct 19, 2020•32 min
In today's captivating podcast episode, I have the pleasure of hosting the legendary bass guitar virtuoso, Rudy Sarzo, as my esteemed guest. Rudy's illustrious musical career has left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal and hard rock, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the industry. Renowned for his exceptional bass guitar skills, Rudy gained fame through his remarkable contributions to iconic bands like Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake. However, his musical journe...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 124
How do you start your own fragrance line? Geir Ness is my guest on today’s podcast. Geir is the founder of the fragrance company in his name. We had a great talk about entrepreneurship and what it takes to make a successful fragrance company. A true entrepreneur, that traveled 300 days a year for his company, is re-directing his efforts in new places until we can start traveling again. He has some great takeaways for air travel and how he is able to maintain his fitness while traveling the world...
Oct 05, 2020•54 min
What is involved in the marketing of water? Rob Koenen is my guest on today’s podcast. Rob is the chief marketing officer of the Michigan based company, Boxed Water. We had a great talk about sustainability, changes in business due to the lockdown, and future expansion plans. Boxed Water is doing great things outside of just providing great tasting water by incorporating the planting of trees with their social media fans. Make sure to check them out and see how easy it is for them to plant some ...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min
On today's podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting AM Davies, an exceptional individual with a multitude of talents and a strong dedication to supporting and championing dancers and strippers. AM's own journey as a stripper, pole dancer, and pole dancing instructor grants her unparalleled insights into the needs and rightful aspirations of individuals working in these professions. Our conversation was truly enlightening as we delved into her vibrant dancing career and her unwavering advocacy for ...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 121
Thank you for listening to this powerful interview with Darren Rude! What is an essential business that flourishes during a lockdown while helping people? Darren Rude is the CEO of Youtheory supplements. Darren and his wife, Patty, founded and operate the Irvine, California based supplement company. We had a great talk about how the lockdown has affected his company and business travels. While he is traveling less for business he is seeing an increase in sales due to people wanting to stay healt...
Sep 14, 2020•59 min
Will Chad Michael be a lockdown turnaround success story? Chad Michael is the CEO of AdVenture Games. His company builds fun and interactive games for companies to build their company morale and supports team building among each other. We had a great talk about the success of the company as well as the major shifts he’s made since the lockdown effectively shut down his business. Having to re-focus and re-purpose his entire company from in person events to digital, remote events is the biggest ch...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min
"Unlocking New Horizons: Amanda Nelson's Journey from Event Manager to Texas Travel Influencer" In this captivating episode of The Travel Wins podcast, we delve into the inspiring story of Amanda Nelson, the dynamic CEO and content creator behind ExploringAmanda. Amanda's unique perspective as a tripod traveler and her unwavering commitment to promoting independent travel experiences make her a true trailblazer in the world of Texas tourism. Amanda's journey takes us through a landscape of adven...
Aug 31, 2020•39 min•Ep. 118
Can country singer Lucas Hoge pursue his passions outside of music? Originally from a town of 44 people in Hubbell, NE, Lucas is a country artist with Top 30 and Top 40 singles and his last album “Dirty South” went No. 1 on Billboard for Country album sales. He’s an avid outdoorsman and hosts the Sportsman Channel show “Hoge Wild”. Lucas has performed on the Grand Ole Opry and overseas for 12 years entertaining our troops for the Wrangler National Patriot Tour. Unfortunately the worldwide lockdo...
Aug 24, 2020•42 min
“Navigating New Horizons: Reshaping Corporate Branding and Business Travel with Matt Kovacs of BlazePR” In a captivating episode that delves into the heart of modern corporate branding and the dynamic world of public relations, we had the honor of speaking with none other than Matt Kovacs, the visionary President of BlazePR. A powerhouse public relations company nestled in the vibrant hub of Santa Monica, California, BlazePR has emerged as a trailblazer in redefining corporate brand narratives. ...
Aug 17, 2020•50 min•Ep. 116
Can a millennial make a positive difference in the world? Greg Chumakov, Chief Operating Officer, is an impact entrepreneur dedicated to building software to provide large-scale change and a more equitable and holistic approach to education. He is currently the COO of Treedom, a service-learning platform for students designed to empower today’s youth. Greg was born and raised in Singapore where he lived as a US expatriate until enrolling at the George Washington University for Economics and Busi...
Aug 10, 2020•44 min
How do you start your own fashion show? Berny Martin is my guest today and he is a fashion designer, style consultant, custom tailor and founder of the Midwest Fashion Show. We had a great chat about his decision to start a fashion design company in the Midwest instead of New York or Los Angeles. While admitting that Carmel, Indiana isn’t the hub of fashion forward trends, Berny has made it a point to express his visions and to make them available to everyone. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe to The ...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Imagine your corporate conference without him? Greg Schwem, business humorist, is my guest today and he has a great career making others laugh for a living. Greg started as a comic and quickly realized he has a gift for corporate humor. While sharing the stage with the likes of Celine Dion, Jay Leno, Leann Rimes, Kenny Loggins, Pat Benatar and others is a great feather for his cap he has equally enjoyed making corporate employees laugh when he shares jokes he crafts specifically for their compan...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Traci Callahan, a remarkable individual, graces our presence today, as she embarks on an awe-inspiring journey back to the pinnacle of beach volleyball. Throughout our captivating interview, Traci's story unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, delving deep into her riveting career as a professional beach volleyball player. Her candidness and courage shine through as she fearlessly recounts the tumultuous hurdles she faced, such as her agonizing battle with bulimia during her college years, wh...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 112
Is now the right to time to start a financial technology company? Nicholas Hinrichsen, co-founder of WithClutch and Carlypso, is my guest today and he thinks now is the right time, even with the lockdowns. After being raised in Germany and playing on the German national golf team, Nicholas decided to attend Stanford Business School in 2011 and started Carlypso, an online used car company, after graduating in 2013. Nicholas then raised a total of $10 million dollars, went through the startup acce...
Jul 20, 2020•47 min
How important is corporate travel for a recent college graduate? Grant Chang is my guest this week. His work for Acellent requires him to travel several times a month to visit various accounts. He decided to work for Acellent after spending some time as a Cloud Engineer at Apple. We talk about his work at Acellent as well as what his expectations are from corporate travel. “Because of me traveling at a really young age, travel really became part of my identity and really a hobby of mine.” ~Grant...
Jul 13, 2020•41 min
Can you use a podcast to build your business? Hernan Sias is my guest today. He is one half of the podcasting team Business Bros and a real estate expert in San Diego. He is using the platform of podcasting to build his personal network while learning from his varied guests. He had to convince his brother to originally be a part of the show but now they are 100% into growing their podcast listener base. “It’s about finding that additional revenue source, because if you’re only dependent on one i...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Vanessa Demopoulos is a formidable and multi-talented individual, known for her exceptional skills in various disciplines. As a professional mixed martial arts fighter and jiu-jitsu practitioner, she has proven her mettle in the competitive arena. Beyond her martial arts prowess, Vanessa is also an accomplished author and an exotic dancer, showcasing her versatility and creativity. The anticipation is building as Vanessa prepares for her first professional title fight, scheduled for July 17. Eag...
Jun 29, 2020•50 min•Ep. 108
