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From PuffCuff Inventor, Ceata Lash and PuffCuff CEO, Garrett Lash comes the podcast, From Idea to Invention. During each episode, Ceata and Garrett will share their stories and insights as well as talk with other entrepreneurs on their journey from idea to fruition.

Garrett and Ceata Lash

  • Dec 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 48m AVG DURATION
  • 37 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from From Idea to Invention

Wisdom Through Real Life & Hardships

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 43:09


After tragically losing his brother over a decade ago, Chris Butts knew he had to honor the life of his brother in the years to come and on. In 2010, him and friends created the Calvin Butts Memorial Scholarship as a way to remember the great man his brother was and to give back to the community in his honor. Today on From Idea to Invention, we're joined by Chris to hear all about his story, the great impact of the Calvin Butts Memorial Scholarship and how it has evolved into today's world during a pandemic.

Communicating with Aromatherapy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 57:34


Today on From Idea to Invention, we're joined by entrepreneur, certified aromatherapist, and founder of Aromanthi, Angelica Haviaras. Angelica's professional and Mediterranean background guides Aromanthi's company culture to provide positive impact and improves the quality of life for all diverse communities.She has seen first hand while working at a pediatric hospital that implementing aromatherapy helps patients and their families find comfort during difficult hospitalizations; bridging communication, diminishing isolated feelings and self-caring for a brief, yet impactful period of time.

Protecting Your Product with IP Lawyer, Alex Aron

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 56:52


Join us today on From Idea to Invention, where #PuffCuff Founder & CEO, Ceata and Garrett are joined by IP lawyer, Alex Aron of Vivid IP. Alex applies her technical background and more than a decade of experience across the spectrum of IP law to establishing, defending, and advancing clients brands. With spent years drafting and prosecuting patent applications at prestigious firms for Fortune® 500 companies, small businesses, and technology startups, Alex’s insight into the complex depths of patent law make her a particularly fierce partner to clients seeking to protect their inventions and innovations.

How to "Talk Tech" When You're "Non-Technical"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 34:43


Today on From Idea to Invention, PuffCuff Founder & CEO, Ceata & Garrett, speak with Aman Agarwal, Founder and President of SANPRAM Transnational. Aman knows all about thriving in an AI and tech-driven landscape as a "non-technical" person and shares how to easily learn to speak intelligently with engineers.

Life is Your Personal Catwalk with Kwavi Agbeyegbe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 43:50


Today on From Idea to Invention, #PuffCuff Founder and CEO, @ceataandgarrett are joined by your new coaching BFF, Kwavi Agbeyegbe!  As a certified weightless coach, Kwavi has devoted over 30 years to health, wellness and weight loss strategies. You have a vision of yourself you'd love to see? This rockstar has your reality ready for you and in arms reach. Tune in as Kwavi gives us a look inside her coaching magic.

Run the Play: How to Change Your Mindset to Change Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 87:36


Join us today on From Idea to Invention as #PuffCuff CEO, Garrett Lash, speaks with innovator, sports enthusiast and social entrepreneur, Cameron Campbell!Coach Cam, a highly sought after consultant and speaker, guides organizations in building out their playbooks. With thousands of appearances under his belt, we are honored to be another on the list as he gives us insight into the mindset of game changing business leadership, performance, and efficiency.

Boosting Your Physical and Business Health with MT Strickland

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 52:51


Today on From Idea to Invention, @brotha_mt, Co-Founder at Metric Mate, Inc. joins #PuffCuff Founder and CEO, @ceataandgarrett. Metric Mate takes your typical gym and makes it smarter, improving the experience in the palm of your hand. MT shares all about how to perform your best as a business owner and protecting your health along the way.

Transforming Lives and Homes with Stephanie Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 55:05


Today on From Idea to Invention, #PuffCuff Founder and CEO, Ceata and Garrett Lash, is LIVE with HMO Heaven and Rent 2 Rent Success Co-Founder, Stephanie Taylor, joining us via Zoom all the way from the UK!

Social Unrest and a Year of Awakening

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 50:30


2020 has been the year of awakening in many ways. Today on the podcast, PuffCuff Founder and CEO Ceata and Garrett Lash, tackle the subject of social unrest, how black businesses and people of color are impacted beyond ways you can actively see by what's happening currently in America and how we can utilize our knowledge and power to bring lasting change.

Surviving COVID: Business Edition - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 54:47


Join #PuffCuff Founder and CEO Ceata and Garrett Lash TODAY for From Idea to Invention as they continue their discussion of how they've pushed through this global pandemic. Five months in, we've got a lot to cover! Listen in to Surviving COVID: Business Edition - Part 2

Her CEO Journey with Christina Sjahil

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 37:24


You often hear "location! location! location!" but let's talk about the importance of the "numbers! numbers! numbers!" PuffCuff Founder and CEO, Ceata and Garrett Lash, recently joined Christina Sjahil on her podcast, "Her CEO Journey."Today - at 3pm ET, catch a special reairing of their conversation right here on our Facebook page. Hear Ceata and Garrett share insights of building a business from the ground up, searching for funding and the challenges of branching out as a startup.You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, Stitcher and iHeart Radio.

Surviving COVID: Business Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 57:46


We've been in this pandemic for a while now. While it's been a lot of crazy, we are thankful for the opportunity to continue going strong with #PuffCuff. Join PuffCuff Founder and CEO, Ceata and Garrett Lash, TONIGHT at 8PM as they talk about how to keep your business afloat and their experience during COVID. It's not always easy, but it's possible!

Modern Mingling with Ashlee Ammons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 50:22


Join PuffCuff Inventor, Founder and CEO, Ceata and Garrett Lash tonight as they talk with the Co-Founder and President of Mixtroz, Ashlee Ammons about how her app is revolutionizing how we meet people at events.

Breaking Down Barriers at age 17 with Trinity Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 46:59


Join Puffcuff Inventor, Founder and CEO, Ceata and Garrett Lash tonight as they sit down with 17 year old entrepreneur, Trinity Simone.  Trinity is the CEO and founder of her lifestyle brand, Black Vibe Tribe, that was founded in 2017.  This vibrant young woman has also started an initiative called The Youth Will Be All Write to assist incarcerated youth and released several self produced songs!

Honoring Black History Month with the $100 Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 56:29


The black dollar only circulates in our community for 6 hours which is much lower than other communities in the United States.  This year for Black History Month we are challenging you to spend $100 at a black-owned business whether it be PuffCuff or one of the other 29 businesses we've been highlighting throughout the month.  Check out the full list on our blog and accept the challenge on thepuffcuff.com!

The Importance of Legal Counsel with Karen Mills, P.E.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 40:09


Join PuffCuff Inventor, Founder and CEO, Ceata and Garrett Lash tonight as they speak with their good friend Karen Mills, P.E., Founder and Managing Member of Mills Law, LLC on a new episode of From Idea to Invention! They discuss some of the legal intricacies of owning and business and why it is vital to seek out legal counsel. Being an entrepreneur is no easy task. Leave reviewing legal paperwork and contracts to the experts!

A Blessing in Disguise, the Story of Love E Fashion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 54:25


Before Evonya Easley found her style - she first had to find her voice. Now - she's helping others do the same, styling celebrities from NY Fashion Week, Milly By Michelle Smith, Turner Broadcasting, Fox, CBS, TV-One, HLN, CNN, Atlanta & Co, Vh-1, Tyler Perry Studios, Disney and more. Hear her story and tips for finding your own personal style right here on the I2I podcast. 

Saying Goodbye to Corporate America with Nichelle Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 57:20


This week on I2I, we we had the honor of sitting down with Owner and Managing Broker of Jones Health and Benefits, Nichelle Jones!  Nichelle has been hustling from the beginning, so throughout the hour we dive into her journey through corporate America and how she ended up as a Georgia based entrepreneur.

Planning for 2020 with Ceata and Garrett

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 52:34


Big things are happening for PuffCuff: we've rolled out a new product and are moving to a larger location, all in the midst of the holidays! However, all that excitement is stressful, so on this episode of I2I, we discuss how we are handling these changes and planning for 2020 while trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

All things TangleMaster with Ceata and Garrett

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 55:08


You've heard ABOUT our newest curly hair care tool, now hear the WHY behind it! Great companies are nimble and always ready to respond to customer needs. From Idea to Invention podcast hosts, Ceata and Garrett break down the inspiration behind this detangling brush, the process for getting it to production and more.

The Journey to the Perfect Handbag: MinkeeBlue

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 56:41


This week we are joined by the fabulous Sherrill Mosee inventor and designer of MinkeeBlue. We discuss the MinkeeBlue line of bags and how she turned her idea into a growing business!

Balancing Act: Managing Faith, Family and a Business with Ceata and Garrett

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 60:04


From Idea to Invention podcast hosts, Ceata and Garrett Lash of The PuffCuff, are often asked, "How do you do it all?!" The secret? They don't! In this episode, the power couple shares time management tips, how they work together as husband and wife AND how they balance faith, family and business!

Planting Seeds for the Future with Jay Bailey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 57:46


Businessman, entrepreneur, inspiration, and much much more, Jay Bailey has plans for the youth and future of his community. Carrying on the Russell Family legacy with Atlanta’s Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Jay wants to share stories of the unknown; accepting poverty isn’t the answer anymore. With resources, mentors, vision, and the power of community, The Russell Center is just the beginning to changing lives.

You Can Build It with Chris Bailey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 57:18


Chis Bailey wanted something more out of life - for both he and his young son. So - he decided to build it and became skilled in carpentry. Now, Chris can build ANYTHING and has even created custom pieces for celebrities. On From Idea to Invention, the podcast with hosts Ceata and Garrett Lash of the PuffCuff, Chris shares his journey and how he built a successful business of his own.

Building a Strong Homestead with Ceata's Sister Jennifer and her husband Tobias Stephens

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 52:51


She is an ecologist and endocrinologist by trade with a Ph.D in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is an experienced Learning Performance Consultant specializing in transferring learning strategy into positively measured performance and productivity outcomes. Together, Jennifer and Tobias Stephens are Sweet Peas and Carrots Family Homestead. The couple join Ceata and Garrett to talk family, faith, health and making your land as efficient as possible.

Making Waves: From Startup to Shark Tank to $1M in Sales with Kim Lewis 

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 56:52


"Don't make it before people buy it." Kim Lewis started CurlMix with her husband Tim in 2015.  Since then the business has shifted and changed but their dedication to making the "best wash & go ever" remains. I2I hosts Ceata E Lash andGarrett Lash talk with Kim about her experience on Shark Tank, going from $0 to $1 million in sales in just 12 months, the day-to-day of running a business and more.

Business 101: How to Get Started

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 55:37


From choosing a name and establishing your personal brand to selecting the right counsel (because you can't trust just anyone!), Garrett and Ceata Lash, Owners of The PuffCuff share insider tips on how to start a business in this edition of the podcast. Listen in as they share their struggles so you can learn and their triumphs so you can grow!

Zazzy Redesigned and Giving Back with Dr. Janet Purkey.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 45:41


Curlies can get headaches from using rubber bands to hold their hair up... but they can also get headaches from using headbands! For your rubber band issues, the PuffCuff has you covered. For the headbands... ditch 'em for Zazzy Bandz! Dr. Janet Purkey joins us on this edition of From Idea to Invention to share her story and how Zazzy is giving back to children and their caregivers in Zimbabwe. (Stay tuned to the end for a #GiveawayAlert!) zazzybandz.com Contact: Melissa Whitley at melissa@zazzybandz.com or 865-363-6931.

A Week in Paris: Ceata and Garrett Share About Their Trip to France with the PuffCuff!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 63:21


In this hilarious and insightful podcast episode with PuffCuff Founder and Inventor Ceata E Lash and CEO Garrett Lash, the two recount their recent journey to Paris, France. From an unplanned plane stop in Boston to attending the 2019 Natural Hair Academy event, hear how the PuffCuff Team is taking the world by storm, one natural beauty at a time!

Spice It Up! How Kelli Ali Successfully Built Her Spice Business.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 48:46


CEO, Founder AND Manufacturer of Anisa's Secrets, Kelli Ali joins PuffCuff Inventor Ceata E Lash and CEO Garrett Lash to share her food business journey, beginning in 2013 to now, in all Whole Food’s of Georgia.

Finding Your Rhythm with Dr. Douglas Shipley.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 53:33


Thinking about starting your own business? Don’t do so without a plan! Dr. Douglas Shipley joins Ceata and Garrett Lash of The PuffCuff on this edition of the I2I Podcast to talk communication, trust, processes and how to live your passion.

Corporate vs Entrepreneurship: The Good, Bad, Future and Past with Ceata and Garrett.

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 52:51


PuffCuff Founder and Inventor Ceata Lash and CEO Garrett Lash dive deeper into their story and examine the differences between corporate and entrepreneurship. As you listen through this podcast, you’ll hear Ceata and Garrett’s experiences with both and the steps that took them where they are today. Entrepreneurship is calling… should you answer?

How to Wear Many Hats and Keep Growing.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 42:35


As an inventor and business owner, we often wear many hats: CEO, creative, customer service representative and more. Q-Redew inventor Co-Founder/Owner Heidi Schmid joins Garrett Lash and Ceata E Lash of the PuffCuff to walk us through her journey, from discovery and international business, to making connections and working with family all while keeping the growth trajectory moving upward! Get your tickets for DTB2019 happening May 26 in Atlanta here: thepuffcuff.com/products/ditchtheband2019.

The Spice of Life: How Dondre Anderson of Symphony Chips Crafted a Successful Family Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 50:19


In this inaugural edition of From Idea to Invention: A Podcast for Inventors and Small Businesses, Ceata Lash, founder and inventor of the PuffCuff is joined by Symphony Chips CEO and Co-Founder Dondre Anderson. Dondre shares how the company started (with inspiration from eggs and spices!); plus, the two discuss entrepreneurship, how to run a family business and more. Ceata and Dondre also talk about PuffCuff's upcoming Hair Show: Ditch The Band. 

An Award Winning Invention

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 1:00


From Idea to Invention is a new podcast coming soon - from the Founder and Inventor of the PuffCuff, Ceata Lash and her husband and PuffCuff CEO Garrett Lash. Here, Ceata shares about their win of distribution in Sally Beauty stores. 

From Idea to Invention: Designing the Solution

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 0:59


From Idea to Invention is a new podcast coming soon - from the Founder and Inventor of the PuffCuff, Ceata Lash and her husband and PuffCuff CEO Garrett Lash. In this clip, Ceata shares what inspired her to invent the PuffCuff. 

From Idea to Invention: Meet PuffCuff Inventor Ceata Lash

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 1:00


From Idea to Invention is a new podcast coming soon - from Founder and Inventor of the PuffCuff, Ceata Lash and her husband and PuffCuff CEO Garrett Lash. They'll share their stories and also talk with other entrepreneurs on their journey from idea to invention. 

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