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All eyes on the AI trade as earnings from NXP Semiconductors and Seagate Technology Holdings report after the bell. The traders break down what the results mean for the broader tech trade, as the SMH closes out its fourth day of losses. Then, former Founder & CEO of Geometric Intelligence Gary Marcus lays out the impact of circular AI financing and whether an AI buildout could actually be profitable. Plus, how the market will react to a possible rate hike tomorrow, where retail traders are seeing opportunity, and Ford and Visa on the move after earnings. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What happens when your biggest growth opportunity threatens the very thing that makes your product special? Heathcote Bakery founder Suzanne Lyon built a devoted following with an ultra-premium chocolate chip cookie made with uncompromising ingredients and a meticulous process. Then came viral demand, endorsements from Oprah and Bobby Flay, and the challenge every founder faces: how do you scale without sacrificing quality? In this episode, Suzanne explains how she's navigating growth, retail expansion and investor interest while keeping craftsmanship at the center of the business. She discusses her commitment to premium ingredients, preservative-free recipes and exceptional quality as demand grows. She also shares how she overcame an early production crisis and why she's carefully choosing retail partners that align with Heathcote's premium positioning. Show notes: 0:20: Suzanne Lyon, Founder & CEO, Heathcote Bakery – Recorded on location at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, Suzanne Lyon shares how she went from talent agent to founder of Heathcote Bakery, and how a side project became a fast-growing premium cookie brand. She discusses the viral moments, Oprah's Favorite Things and Bobby Flay's endorsement that fueled demand, as well as the challenges of scaling a handmade, preservative-free product while maintaining the quality that sets Heathcote apart. Lyon also explains the brand's premium positioning, retail strategy and production partnership with Buddy Valastro, and why she's focused on building a profitable business before pursuing rapid expansion. She shares her long-term vision for creating an enduring brand without compromising the craftsmanship and consumer trust that have defined Heathcote from the beginning. Brands in this episode: Heathcote Bakery
Water scarcity is a very real (and growing) problem, and Augustus Doricko started his company, Rainmaker, to address it. Today we discuss the technology of cloud seeding; the history and evolution of that technology; the big questions and concerns about human efforts to modify the weather; and we talk about the potential here, which includes things like literally saving the Great Salt Lake.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: BlisterOneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (1:46)Introducing Augustus Doricko & Rainmaker (3:03)What is “Terraforming”? (4:42)History & Evolution of Cloud Seeding Technology (6:07)Addressing Concerns & Questions (11:30)How Much Could this Increase Snowfall? (19:41)Silver Iodide: Why Find Alternatives? (22:53)Augustus' Background & Path to Rainmaker (27:22)Desalination (34:52)Clouds & Cloud Seeding (41:27)Predicting the Impacts of Cloud Seeding (49:17)The Rainmaker Journey (56:29)Current & Future Clients (1:03:03)Hail Suppression? (1:05:53)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's show features: - Shane Helms, Founder / CEO at TrueView Media Group - Shelley Pratt, Director, Media, Activations, and Business Intelligence at Nissan USA - Kristin Coleman, Vice President Marketing at AutoNation - Mario Diez, CEO at Peer39 This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps marketers identify and engage high-value auto shoppers, strengthen customer loyalty, grow service revenue, and activate 1,100+ automotive audiences across 30+ advertising platforms. Learn more here: https://carguymedia.com/3RTNi9H Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Power in negotiation isn't about forcing outcomes—it's about having the confidence, clarity, and self-awareness to make decisions that align with your values. In this insightful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with entrepreneur, executive coach, angel investor, and best-selling author Scott Abbott to explore "Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away." As the Founder & CEO of BOS-UP, Straticos, and Phase4 Investments, Scott has spent decades helping leaders build resilient businesses and make high-stakes decisions with confidence. Together, Cindy and Scott discuss why true influence comes from emotional control rather than dominance, how staying calm creates better negotiation outcomes, and why knowing when to walk away is often the greatest source of power. Whether you're negotiating in business, leadership, or life, this episode offers practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Join us as we explore: Where the negotiation actually starts? What happens when people enter negotiations without clarity? Even if they are confident. How does preparation can be more intentional in negotiation? How can it reduce emotional reactivity in negotiations, especially high stakes negotiations? How to define real power in negotiation? What is the important work that you should do before sitting down for a conversation. And many more! Learn more about Scott: Website: https://scottabbottabc.com/ https://www.leadwithscott.com/ Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/scottabbottabc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottabbottabc X: https://www.x.com/scottabbottabc Checkout Scott's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Abbott/author/B08FHF648X?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a318e171-55fb-4c8f-aa82-af177b64278a If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca
What if the biggest breakthrough in wound care is making advanced treatments simpler? In this episode, Franco Kraiselburd, founder of Asclepii, shares how mentorship from stem cell pioneer Arnold Kaplan inspired a mission to transform wound care through accessible innovation. He discusses the launch of Poseidon, an innovative silver nanoparticle hydrogel designed to improve healing while simplifying treatment, previews the future of Artemis, a next-generation collagen dressing, and reflects on the lessons he's learned building a medtech startup. From raising capital to bringing new technologies to market, Franco offers an inside look at what it takes to challenge the standard of care and deliver innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes for patients and providers alike.Ethan Kraiselburd LinkedInAsclepii LinkedInInnovators Dilemma by Clay ChristensenThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law, Wheelhouse DMG, and JumpStart Inc.
Gagan Levy, founder/CEO of Guru, explores how to integrate the eight limbs of yoga into business and leadership practices. Grab a copy of Gagan's book, Start Your Own Damn Cult, A Founder's Field Guide, for a practical and actionable framework for building from coherence, holding power without unraveling, and winning without wrecking yourself, your team, or the planet.This week on Mindrolling, Gagan and Raghu discuss: Bhakti Yoga and sitting in moments of joy Incorporating spirituality into businessGagan's first meeting with Ram DassIntegrating the eight limbs of yoga into leadership How authenticity beats perfection every single timeGagan's explanation of the ‘integrity inventory'Hanuman as a helpful reminder of the aspirational self About Gagan Levy:Gagan Levy is the Founder/CEO of Guru, an award-winning creative agency dedicated to serving purpose-driven movements, brands, and organizations. They work with impactful brands like Patagonia, Traditional Medicinals, Nalgene, Non-GMO, The Organic Alliance, Bring Change to Mind and many natural products brands, including EO / Everyone Products, OM Mushroom Superfoods, and REBBL. Gagan also serves as Chief Evangelist at MAHA Global, a platform focused on helping businesses adapt to stakeholder needs using data-driven reputation intelligence. As former Co-chair of Social Venture Circle, one of the country's most prestigious impact investor and social business communities, Gagan leads the way to a next economy that is regenerative, just, and prosperous for all. Gagan Levy is also a current board member to his prolific teacher Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation, he has been instrumental in strategizing how to connect the greatest wisdom keepers of our time to a new generation. “I am so committed on my individual level to my practice to be a better father, a better partner, better human, but I haven't integrated the eight limbs into my leadership. What could that mean? What could that look like?” –Gagan LevySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In a world racing toward smarter machines, empathy speakers and authors Rob Volpe and Maria Ross get curious in this limited subseries about what only humans can feel, do, and be — and why that's our greatest competitive advantage. Enjoy this limited subseries here on The Empathy Edge.Is being vulnerable and admitting mistakes part of being human? Antonio Damasio is a professor at USC, not Vanderbilt. We apologize for any confusion.Emotion, Empathy, Vulnerability & LoveHumans feel, and we feel in ways that are layered, contradictory, and impossible to fully optimize away. Today, Maria Ross and Rob Volpe explore the full emotional range: why grief and joy aren't opposites, why vulnerability is the prerequisite for genuine connection, and why desire, longing, and love remain stubbornly resistant to logic. They discuss the Feelings Wheel as a lens for emotional nuance, consider what happens when empathy erodes entirely, and finally, they discuss the question of empathy and AI: it can simulate empathy through language, but emotion, at its deepest level, is not information processing. Listen in as they discuss feeling everything - for that is how we experience life and connect with others.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title."I think the allure of AI for some people is that ‘I'm going to get a very objective, pragmatic, data-driven answer, devoid of emotion.' But then that's why sometimes what you get back doesn't work in real life." — Maria Ross Episode References: The Empathy Edge: Dr. Michelle Zhou: Empathic AI is Real, and It's Here – But We Need Everyone Involved!Melina Palmer: Why Your Customers Can't Tell You What They WantRob's newsletter about our hardwiring to be afraid: readingbetweenthelines.beehiiv.com/p/the-only-thing-we-have-to-fear-is-the-story-fear-tells-usRob on Toxic Empathy: readingbetweenthelines.beehiiv.com/p/empathy-s-dark-side-a-field-guide-to-missing-the-point-5dd6The Feelings Wheel (Gloria Willcox, original): feelingswheel.comSimon Baron-Cohen, The Science of EvilAntonio Damasio on emotion and decision-making, via ScienceDirect: sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899825604001034New York Times Opinion on Empathy and Ethics: nytimes.com/2025/05/04/opinion/empathy-ethics.htmlPaul Bloom, Against EmpathyChip Heath and Dan Heath, DecisiveFrans de Waal, Mama's Last HugBrené Brown on vulnerability and connection: https://brenebrown.com/articles/About Maria Ross: Maria Ross is a speaker, author, empathy strategist, and host of The Empathy Edge podcast, now in its sixth year. She believes cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive™, and has spent decades helping leaders balance empathy with accountability to drive better results, stronger teams, and lasting impact. She is the author of four books, including the award-winning The Empathy Dilemma, a Forbes.com contributor on Workplace Empathy, and creator of two LinkedIn Learning empathy courses. About Rob Volpe: Rob Volpe is the Founder/CEO of Empathy Activist and the creator of The 5 Steps to Empathy, which he chronicles in his award-winning book Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time. He is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and consultant in the improvement of communication and collaboration in organizations of all sizes in all industries. Connect with Rob Volpe: Website: robvolpe.expert Instagram: instagram.com/empathy_activist Book: Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One ConversationX: x.com/rmvolpe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe Facebook: facebook.com/EmpathyActivist Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red Slice
Ryan Chan didn't set out to build software. He was a chemical engineer at a manufacturing plant, watching technicians write work orders on paper, walk back to the office, and retype it all into a desktop system nobody wanted to use. That frustration became UpKeep. Eleven years later it's a 150-person company that's raised $50M, and Ryan's still obsessed with the same thing: making tools the shop floor actually loves to use.In this episode, Ryan and Griffin get into what's changed across a decade in facilities, and what hasn't. They talk about why the only real constant is change, from COVID to tariffs to AI, and what separates the teams that thrive from the ones that stall.A few things we covered:Why "permission to fail" is the culture trait best-in-class teams shareThe one person in every org you should unleash on new tech (hint: the tinker)How to roll out change the right way: single person, to single site, to full orgWhy AI won't climb a ladder or turn a wrench, and why that makes technicians more important, not lessThe difference between using AI as a search bar and using it as a second brain that does real workWhether you run a facilities team or you're just trying to figure out where AI actually fits in the physical world, there's a lot here.Follow Ryan on LinkedIn or reach him directly at ryan@upkeep.com
In this inspiring episode we sit down with entrepreneur, athlete, and BYU alum Brielle Watts, whose incredible journey proves that adversity doesn't define your future—it fuels it.Legally blind in one eye and with repaired vision in the other, Brielle refused to let her diagnosis dictate her destiny. Instead of walking away from sports, she made an unforgettable comeback through one of the fastest-growing sports in the world—Women's Flag Football—with her sights set on representing Team USA and competing at the LA28 Olympic Games.But her story doesn't stop on the field.Brielle is also the founder of Dot.it, an innovative tech startup helping reshape CRM, while leveraging the powerful BYU alumni network to accelerate growth. She also gives us an exclusive look at her exciting new media venture, On The Field – Sideline Stories, where authentic sports storytelling takes center stage.This conversation is packed with inspiration, entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, innovation, faith, networking, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. Whether you're an athlete, founder, sports fan, business professional, or someone chasing a dream that others think is impossible, this episode will leave you motivated to bet on yourself.In this episode, you'll discover:
In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause & sexual medicine expert, and podcast host of "Gyno Girl". After pivoting from academic medicine at USC to a private practice where she could treat patients on her own terms, she now solves the isolating problem of women "not feeling like themselves" due to hormonal chaos. We explore the deeper "why" behind midlife—reclaiming agency by refusing to normalize discomfort, addressing the mental toll of the "perfect storm" of life stress, and understanding how to stop your hormones from stealing your essence. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: ➡️ The Truth About Perimenopausal Rage: Why your "short fuse" is actually a cellular reaction to estrogen receptors from head to toe. ➡️ HSDD 101: A guide to Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder and the "Biohacking" tools—like testosterone and neurochemistry shifts—used to revive your libido. ➡️ The "Karen" Myth-Busting: Why many midlife outbursts labeled as "Karen" behavior are actually untreated hormonal dysregulation. ➡️ The Rage Ritual: Why we need to ditch "aging gracefully" for cathartic releases like primal screaming and "letting it rip" to maintain sanity. RESOURCES GynoGirl.com @GynoGirlTV ABOUT MENO MENO is the definitive platform for menopause and perimenopause care — connecting women to trusted experts, solutions, and support https://joinmeno.com/ https://www.instagram.com/join.meno https://www.tiktok.com/@join.meno Follow our Founder/CEO on Instagram @jacquelinebuckingham Disclaimer: MENO is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine in any way. MENO does not constitute professional health care services or medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed as a result of this podcast. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of MENO is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard getting medical advice for any such medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We discussed a few things including: 1. Tom's entrepreneurial journey 2. The 25 year TerraCycle growth story 3. Lessons Learned 4. Future vision for the company 5. Outlook for the recyclables industry Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, an international leader in recycling, recycled content, and reuse. TerraCycle operates in 18 countries, working with some of the world's largest brands, retailers, and other stakeholders to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that otherwise go to landfill or incineration. Szaky and TerraCycle also created Loop, the circular reuse platform that enables consumers to purchase products in reusable packaging. Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of awards and recognition from organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging. #podcast #AFewThingsPodcast
Cheryl Meyer, known as Cheryl M Health Muse, shared her journey from a successful jewelry designer to a health advocate after experiencing severe pain and being misdiagnosed by conventional doctors. She discovered functional medicine, which led her to eliminate toxins from her life, adopt an organic diet, and address her food sensitivities. Over five years, she eliminated toxins from her environment, improved her diet, and managed her stress through yoga and breathing exercises. Cheryl emphasized the importance of self-advocacy, continuous research, and holistic approaches in achieving health and wellness. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/cheryl-meyer2 Highlights from today's episode include: Cheryl explains You are the magic pill—your lifestyle creates your wellness. Cheryl explains how to become an "army of one" and systematically remove toxins from your life. Manon speaks about allopathic medicine today is mostly disease management, not true healing. ABOUT CHERYL MEYER Cheryl Meyer, otherwise known as Cheryl M Health Muse, once a successful solopreneur in the jewelry design business. With a 7 figure business, faced a daunting wake-up call one morning when she couldn't get out of bed due to excruciating pain. Misdiagnosed and brushed off by conventional medicine, she embarked on a journey to discover the root cause herself. Unveiling her autoimmune diseases;Fibromyalgia. Hashimotos, IBS and TYPE II Diabetes, Cheryl realized her relentless work ethic and unhealthy lifestyle were the culprits. Refusing to accept this as her fate, she dove into research, overhauled her diet, and pursued education in holistic health—resulting in an incredible transformation. Cheryl has reversed her Fibromyalgia, IBS, her Type II Diabetes, her Fatty liver and lost 80 pounds without dieting. Now 77 she feels better than she did in her 50s. Today, Cheryl is a beacon of hope for those battling chronic illnesses. Autoimmune Diseases, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Cancer, Dementia and more. She was recently certified by the American Brain Council to teach their course on brain health. With her superpower of finding holistic solutions, she empowers clients to reclaim their health and vitality. She encourages everyone to take back their power to pursue their wellness. Through books, classes, coaching, podcasts and more, Cheryl inspires others to embrace the journey to wellness, proving that nothing is impossible when it comes to feeling great and living well. She talks 20 lifestyle habits to lasting wellness. Cheryl is now a PSYCH-K facilitator and can help you get fast results by leading you to change your subconscious programing. Cheryl is currently working on modules to encourage self-love as the foundation to finding wellness, your perfect mate, and finding the success you seek in business and life. She has done extensive research on manifestation Her husband, a retired techy is creating an AI site with all her research and writings called ASK THE HEALTH MUSE. She is a huge advocate of eating the organic rainbow of fruits and vegetables as the route to eating from the" farmacy" to a life of lasting wellness. Core purpose/passion: I am known as the Rainbow Queen because I advocate with starting to eat the organic rainbow from a source as close to you as possible. I also regularly talk where the toxins are lurking and how to purge them from your life. Radical Self-love my latest book, expands self care to self-love and then all aspects of ones life, since it was the key reason I got so ill. I am currently writing classes on the Liver, the lymph and fascia system, and then the gut. They will all be up on my You Tube channel, my website and possibly my Issuu page. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think? I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog: http://bowencollege.com/blog. For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!
Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Faatimah A., professional basketball player, Jamaican National Team member, and Founder & CEO of the Women's Premier Basketball Association (WPBA). Since launching the WPBA in 2022, Faatimah has built the nation's leading development league for women's basketball, helping more than 100 athletes continue their professional careers overseas while creating opportunities that extend far beyond the court. Recognized by FIBA and competing internationally through the Women's Basketball League Americas (WBLA), the WPBA is redefining athlete development through mentorship, media, technology, and holistic support for women in sports. In this inspiring conversation, Faatimah shares how her own journey as a professional athlete exposed a critical gap in women's basketball: the lack of a true development league between college and the WNBA. She explains how she bootstrapped the WPBA from the ground up, discusses the importance of creating sustainable career pathways for female athletes, and highlights the league's success in helping players earn overseas contracts and WNBA opportunities. Catherine and Faatimah also explore the growing business of women's sports, why investment in female athletes is long overdue, and how basketball can become a vehicle for leadership, financial literacy, personal growth, and lasting impact. This episode is a powerful reminder that when women build opportunities for other women, entire industries can change. Websites Mentioned: https://womenspba.com https://www.youtube.com/@WomensPBA Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels
He built an eight-figure brand without raising a dollar of outside capital. Now he's sharing exactly how he did it. J.W. reveals the playbook behind one of the adult non-alcoholic category's earliest success stories. He explains why he bet on the sober curious trend years before it became mainstream, how direct-to-consumer sales fueled profitable growth from day one, and why relentless product refinement – not rapid expansion – has been the foundation of the brand's success. J.W. also discusses customer acquisition, retail strategy, premium pricing and the long-term vision that's guiding Curious Elixirs as it aims to redefine how people drink socially. Show notes: 0:20: JW Wiseman, Founder & CEO, Curious Elixirs – JW shares how his experience owning bars and drinking heavily inspired him to create one of the first premium non-alcoholic cocktail brands. He talks about developing the concept in 2013 and launching in 2015, and how he validated demand through Kickstarter, early consumer feedback and press coverage. JW explains why Curious prioritized profitability, premium pricing and digital marketing early on, how constant product refinement and customer feedback have fueled loyalty, and why focusing on how products make consumers feel has been central to the brand's success. He also discusses building an eight-figure business without outside investment, leveraging DTC data to expand into retail, thoughtfully approaching distribution and channel strategy, and balancing innovation with disciplined focus. He emphasizes Curious Elixirs' long-term mission to make premium non-alcoholic beverages a normal part of social occasions while proving that sustainable growth, strong customer relationships and unwavering product quality can build an enduring brand. Brands in this episode: Curious Elixirs, LesserEvil, Poppi
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insurmountable. Let's figure this out.Nicole Whalen, founder of Green Compass, is revolutionizing urban sustainability by tackling one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. During today's episode, Nicole explained how her company uses an innovative approach to retrofit commercial properties in Washington, D.C., turning asphalt-covered cities into vibrant green spaces.“At least 70% of the city's emissions come from the building sector,” Nicole shared. “Green Compass retrofits them to be no and low carbon, combining clean energy and clean water solutions.”The standout feature of Green Compass's work is its emphasis on green stormwater infrastructure. Nicole's team installs rain gardens, infiltration trenches, and tree canopies to manage runoff water naturally. Their proprietary stormwater retention credit system incentivizes property owners to adopt greener systems by creating financial rewards for reducing pollution and preventing floods.Nicole offered a glimpse into her process: “We excavate very large holes and backfill them with special sand, soil, and native plants. This captures rain where it falls, preventing it from running off hard surfaces into rivers without treatment.” These systems don't just mitigate water pollution and flooding—they're living, carbon-sequestering ecosystems.The visual transformation of once drab, urban parking lots into vibrant green spaces is a key motivator for the team. Nicole explained, “It's amazing when we replace asphalt with gardens that bloom with flowers like irises. These changes improve not just the environment but community aesthetics.”Green Compass's accomplishments extend beyond environmental impact. By selling over $1 million in stormwater retention credits, the company has proven the viability of its business model. Nicole is currently raising capital via a regulated crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb Credit to expand Green Compass's groundbreaking work.“I'd much rather profit-share with mission-driven investors than big banks,” Nicole confided. Her crowdfunding approach also amplifies the value of her investors' feedback and insight.With 10 acres under management, Green Compass is poised to continue scaling its mission of transforming urban landscapes into carbon-sequestering havens. Nicole's story of combining ambition, innovation, and environmental stewardship is an inspiring call to action for future-focused entrepreneurs.tl;dr:Nicole Whalen founded Green Compass to address emissions and urban flooding using green infrastructure.Green Compass sells stormwater retention credits to incentivize eco-friendly retrofits for buildings.Efforts include creating rain gardens, tree canopies, and trenches to reduce runoff and beautify cities.Nicole demonstrates fearless problem-solving by building new markets and doubling down on innovative ideas.She's raising funds via Honeycomb Credit, sharing profits with mission-driven investors to scale impact.How to Develop Fearless Problem-Solving As a SuperpowerNicole's superpower lies in her mindset of tackling challenges head-on with the question, “How hard can it be?” She explained, “I walk into challenges not seeing them as insurmountable. Let's figure this out.” This willingness to solve problems with determination and optimism reflects her “lean into change” philosophy, which has steered Green Compass through an unpredictable world.One standout example of this superpower in action is Nicole's adoption of stormwater retention credits as a revenue stream for Green Compass. When she founded the company in 2018, this wasn't part of the plan. But using her knowledge of solar credits, she built a successful model that now accounts for 80% of Green Compass's revenue, surpassing $1 million to date. Her ability to see opportunities in emerging markets has made her company a pioneer in D.C.'s stormwater credit ecosystem.Here are her tips to develop fearless problem-solving as a personal strength:See Change as Opportunity: Lean into uncertainty with faith that new outcomes can be better.Tackle Challenges Efficiently: Stay calm in adversity and focus on finding actionable solutions.Adopt a Growth Mindset: Treat every challenge as a learning experience to build resilience and expertise.Draw Parallels: Apply knowledge from one domain (like solar credits) creatively in other contexts.By following Nicole's example and advice, you can make fearless problem-solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileNicole Whalen (she/her):Founder & CEO, Green Compass LLCAbout Green Compass LLC: Based in Washington DC, Green Compass retrofits commercial and multifamily buildings to fight climate change by deploying:
Success has never been more visible... Yet so many high-performing men have never felt more alone. Behind the businesses, careers, leadership positions, and achievements, countless men are silently carrying pressure, self-doubt, and the weight of believing they have to figure everything out on their own. In this episode, Coach Frank Rich sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and Founder & CEO of ReachOut Digital Intelligence, Rick Jordan, for a powerful conversation about the hidden emotional cost of success and what it truly means to become the man God created you to be. Together, they explore why ambitious men often feel disconnected despite achieving their goals, how modern masculinity has been distorted, and why purpose, presence, and personal responsibility matter more than status or success. Rick shares the lessons he learned from building a company through adversity, raising a family while growing a business, and developing the mindset that helped him navigate pressure without losing sight of what matters most. Whether you're building a business, leading a family, or simply striving to become a better man, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, leadership, faith, and legacy. In This Episode: Why high-performing men often struggle in silence The hidden emotional cost of leadership and ambition Why success alone will never bring fulfillment The importance of purpose, faith, and personal responsibility Rick's powerful "Frequency" framework for growth and transformation Why physical health is foundational to masculine leadership The role pornography plays as a symptom of deeper struggles Raising strong children while building a successful business The parenting principle of "proximity" and why small moments matter most What healthy masculinity looks like in today's world How to build a meaningful life without sacrificing your family, health, or identity If you've ever felt the pressure to provide, perform, or prove yourself, this conversation is a reminder that real strength isn't found in doing more—it's found in becoming the man you were created to be. Connect with Rick: Website - https://www.rickjordan.tv/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/mrrickjordan/ Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frequency-with-rick-jordan/id1450998120 -- Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/ Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ
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Arvind Jain is the Founder & CEO of Glean, the enterprise AI leader valued at $7.2 billion after raising more than $770 million from investors including Kleiner Perkins, DST Global, and more. Before Glean, Arvind co-founded Rubrik, helping build it into one of the world's leading cloud infrastructure companies before its successful IPO. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Google as a Distinguished Engineer, working across Search, Maps, and YouTube. AGENDA: 00:00 – The Shocking Truth About Frontier AI: 90% Is Already a Commodity 02:04 – Can OpenAI & Anthropic Own Enterprise AI? The Battle for the Workplace Begins 10:18 – Will OpenAI and Anthropic Win the App Layer 18:03 – Microsoft Is the Real Enemy… Not OpenAI? 20:53 – "Where's the ROI?" Why Enterprises Are Starting to Question the AI Hype 26:00 – Will AI Replace Your Job? Harry & Arvind's Heated Clash Over the Future of Work 33:43 – The Billion-Dollar Mistake Every AI Company Is Making on Token Spend 39:20 – The AI Land Grab Is On: Why Founders Must Move Now or Lose Forever 42:20 – China vs America: Who Really Wins the AI Race? 47:20 – Rapid Fire: The Future of Computer Science, Hiring, Fundraising & AI's Biggest Winners
In this episode of TBCY, we sit down with Richard Barnes, Founder & CEO of Select Research and the visionary behind the groundbreaking Body Volume Index (BVI). Richard shares his journey from pioneering body-shape imaging in retail to revolutionizing health assessment with BVI—a powerful alternative to the nearly 200-year-old Body Mass Index (BMI). Discover how BVI leverages advanced imaging, MRI technology, and smartphone technology to deliver personalized health metrics, offering deeper insights for individuals, healthcare professionals, and organizations worldwide.Learn about the research collaborations with the CDC, the Mayo Clinic, and global health organizations, and discover how BVI is reshaping health risk prediction, especially with the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and the expanding capabilities of AI. Richard also discusses adoption challenges, regulatory considerations, insurance implications, and the future of personalized health measurement.Interested in the intersection of health technology, AI, and public health? This episode is a must-watch!
Founder & CEO of Just the News, John Solomon, now an unpaid Special Government Employee (SGE) to lead a task force on government transparency, joins Sid to discuss his new position in the White House that focuses on identifying withheld documents regarding election integrity, weaponization, and the 2020 election. Solomon then expands on the top national headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a world racing toward smarter machines, empathy speakers and authors Rob Volpe and Maria Ross get curious in this limited subseries about what only humans can feel, do, and be — and why that's our greatest competitive advantage. Enjoy this limited subseries on The Empathy Edge.Mortality, Impermanence & Why It Drives EverythingWe may be the only species that lives with the conscious knowledge of our own death. Maria and Rob sit with an uncomfortable truth of human existence: that we are finite, and that knowledge shapes how we love, create, grieve, and find meaning. Something AI cannot even register.We explore what it means to be a time-malleable species - aware of the past, present, and future in ways no other animal appears to be - and we are most when time starts to run out. We look at evidence of grief in elephants and chimps, asking whether mourning requires mortality awareness or whether it's something else. Rob asks Maria about her own 2008 near-death experience from a brain aneurysm, and together they wrestle with the near-death experience as a pivot point: the moment when abstract knowledge of death becomes real, and life suddenly looks completely different. To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title."One of the fundamental aspects of the human experience is knowing that death's coming, but we all, as humans, deal with that knowledge very differently." — Rob Volpe Episode References: Rob's project: Cross-generational conversations: form.typeform.com/to/Mf5GDlYTRob's newsletter: Hardwired to be afraid: readingbetweenthelines.beehiiv.com/p/the-only-thing-we-have-to-fear-is-the-story-fear-tells-usThe Empathy Edge:Ashley Jones: How to Courageously Lead and Support Through GriefStephanie Sarazin: What Is Ambiguous Grief and How To Show UpRon Gura: How Technology Helps People Navigate Grief and LossJane Goodall Institute on chimp grief: news.janegoodall.org/2019/07/24/now-we-must-redefine-man-or-accept-chimpanzees-ashumansKara Swisher Wants to Live Forever: cnn.com/kara-swisher-wants-to-live-foreverSan Junipero episode: Black Mirror: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_JuniperoRebooting My Brain by Maria RossMy Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte TaylorThe Tibetan Book of the DeadUpload Washington Post:Perspective piece by a hospice worker: wapo.st/4oPoZGp7 Things to Know about Death, per Death Doulas: wapo.st/4oSLOZUAbout Maria Ross: Maria Ross is a speaker, author, empathy strategist, and host of The Empathy Edge podcast, now in its sixth year. She believes cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive™, and has spent decades helping leaders balance empathy with accountability to drive better results, stronger teams, and lasting impact. She is the author of four books, including the award-winning The Empathy Dilemma, a Forbes.com contributor on Workplace Empathy, and creator of two LinkedIn Learning empathy courses. About Rob Volpe: Rob Volpe is the Founder/CEO of Empathy Activist and the creator of The 5 Steps to Empathy, which he chronicles in his award-winning book Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time. He is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and consultant in the improvement of communication and collaboration in organizations of all sizes in all industries. Connect with Rob Volpe: Website: robvolpe.expert Book: Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One ConversationX: x.com/rmvolpe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe Facebook: facebook.com/EmpathyActivist Instagram: instagram.com/empathy_activist Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red Slice
This week, Marlon talks with Edda Collins Coleman, Vice President of Communications at Common Sense Media. Edda's work sits at the intersection of education, media, technology, parenting, digital literacy, and child wellbeing. Together, they talk about helping kids build media awareness, why AI safety matters for families, and how parents can stay connected and approachable in a world where technology is moving fast. Learn more about Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute: institute.commonsensemedia.org Stay connected with Edda Collins Coleman on Instagram: @eddacoleman
Sara Hirsh Bordo is a 15-time award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Women Rising®, named "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women-Led Startups to Watch” by Inc. Magazine. She is currently directing short documentary films for Toyota and ESPN Women, and most recently executive producer of ConnectHer International Film Festival, consulting director for the Gates Foundation PitchFest Program, and the author and researcher behind the first proprietary quantitative survey at the intersection of female empowerment and health, Autoimmunity and the Good Girls™. Sara previously held positions in media and entertainment, including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive. Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: How Permission to Put Ourselves First Has the Power to Keep Us Well is her first book. To learn more about Sara Hirsh Bordo: Instagram: @sarahirshbordo . . . . This episode used the following music: Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY
Most Australian students won't graduate into global tech companies. They'll build careers in small and medium businesses. So are schools and universities preparing them for that reality? In this episode, Dan and Ray are joined by Amanda Rose - Co-founder and Director of Women in AI Australia and Founder & CEO of Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA) -to explore what education can learn from the businesses driving Australia's economy. Amanda shares practical advice on introducing AI without losing critical thinking, why educators should partner with local businesses to bring authentic problem-solving into the classroom, and how simple AI policies can help schools and organisations move from uncertainty to action. The conversation also tackles AI equity, bias in AI systems, and why students need to develop their own voice and judgement before relying on AI tools. If you're a teacher, school leader, university educator or anyone interested in preparing learners for an AI-enabled workforce, this episode offers practical strategies you can put into practice straight away. Find out more about: Women in AI Australia Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA)
You aren't broken—you've just been lied to. Most women believe they should have "Spontaneous Desire," but for the majority of us, desire is Responsive. Board-certified urologist and international podcast powerhouse Dr. Kelly Casperson joins us to dismantle the myths that make women feel defective in the bedroom. From the "Orgasm Gap" to the clinical truth about midlife hormones, we are providing the science-backed roadmap to reclaiming your pleasure without the guilt. Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: ➡️ Responsive vs. Spontaneous Desire: Why your body needs a "reason" to want sex. ➡️ The Orgasm Gap: Why sexual satisfaction is a medical and social justice issue. ➡️ Novelty & Curiosity: Practical tips to maintain interest in a long-term partner. ➡️ Low Libido vs. Unsatisfactory Sex: Identifying if the problem is your drive or the experience. ➡️ The Hormone Connection: The role of estrogen and testosterone in midlife intimacy. RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Kelly: @kellycaspersonmd Dr. Kelly's Website: kellycaspersonmd.com ABOUT MENO MENO is the definitive platform for menopause and perimenopause care — connecting women to trusted experts, solutions, and support https://joinmeno.com/ https://www.instagram.com/join.meno https://www.tiktok.com/@join.meno Follow our Founder/CEO on Instagram @jacquelinebuckingham Disclaimer: MENO is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine in any way. MENO does not constitute professional health care services or medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed as a result of this podcast. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of MENO is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard getting medical advice for any such medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Brand Called You, we welcome Justin Byers, Founder & CEO of Axio BioPharma, for an insightful discussion on transforming the biopharma industry through data coordination and infrastructure innovation. The conversation focused on lessons from Justin's experience at leading pharmaceutical companies, the challenges of fragmented process data, and why connecting siloed systems—not the science itself—is the industry's greatest hurdle.The discussion explored how a unique combination of biotechnology and cybersecurity expertise shaped Axio BioPharma's federated, vendor-neutral architecture. One key concept was the importance of providing a coordination layer that enables AI models to reach their full potential by connecting and structuring high-quality data across multiple platforms.A key theme that emerged was the importance of neutrality and trust when handling sensitive pharmaceutical data, and why large manufacturers cannot easily serve as neutral coordination layers. The conversation also explored the technical challenges of standardizing data across disparate systems, the parallels between the future of biomanufacturing and financial networks, and the value of firsthand operational experience.Tune in to discover how Justin and Axio BioPharma are bridging operational realities with digital innovation to accelerate breakthroughs in pharmaceutical manufacturing and AI-driven process development.
July 9, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder & CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the economic ramifications of new Iran strikes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the past year, Excel AI plugins have become increasingly powerful, raising the question: Are Analysts and Associates about to become obsolete, or are we entering the age of the 10x modeler? On this episode, Devin and Caroline Phipps, a ParkerGale VP, go deep on AI and how it's changing the game. They're joined by Tarun Amasa, Founder & CEO of Endex, an OpenAI-backed startup automating modeling for private equity and investment banks. We discuss building models from scratch, automating workflows, and auditing it all so you don't look bad in the IC. Learn about our use cases for deals and portfolio company work, and where we think the tools are headed from here. Plus, hear our predictions on how Endex and other AI-based tools will change the way private equity firms do their jobs in the future. Endex is an Excel-native AI Agent that accelerates financial modeling and data analysis.
Most founders end up as their own default CFO, buried in spreadsheets, cash flow, and pricing decisions. In this episode of Growth Think Tank, Gene Hammett talks with Brennan de Raad, founder of Vessel Advisors (No. 2,665 on the Inc. 5000). We explore the key signs that it's time to bring in strategic financial leadership, especially as your business grows beyond $5 million in revenue and the founder is still managing the finances. Gene sits down with Brennan De Raad of Vessel Advisors to discuss how fractional CFOs, controllers, and back-office accounting teams help businesses gain financial clarity, improve cash flow visibility, and make better decisions with actionable reporting. We also dive into how AI is transforming recurring finance tasks, the importance of tracking leading indicators alongside traditional financial metrics, and why weekly revenue, cash flow forecasts, and sales activity deserve closer attention. The conversation wraps up with a practical discussion on pricing strategy and gross margin, two of the most overlooked drivers of sustainable growth and profitability. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 0:03 Fractional CFO Basics 4:23 AI in Finance 7:19 When to Hire a CFO 15:03 Tracking the Right Numbers 19:47 Pricing and Margin Blind Spots 24:32 Final CFO Takeaways Key Takeaways The $5M threshold: Once a business crosses roughly $5M in revenue, it's usually strong enough to benefit from a fractional CFO but not yet large enough to justify a $250K–$600K full-time hire. Warning signs it's time to hire: Financial reports stop making sense, revenue grows but cash stays tight, or the founder feels lost in a finance world they no longer fully understand. AI is reshaping finance functions: Platforms like QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage are building in native AI agents, while tools like Claude are cutting cash-flow forecasting projects from hours down to a fast, natural-language process. Fractional works at scale too: Vessel Advisors now supports companies north of $100M on a fractional basis, a shift from a decade ago when a $25M company "had to" have a full-time CFO. Track leading indicators, not just lagging ones: Trailing 4–6 week revenue, a 13-week rolling cash forecast, and sales activity metrics (like meetings booked) give founders earlier warning signs than a monthly P&L. The #1 hidden problem: Most companies haven't audited their actual pricing and gross margins in years; the deal they thought was a 35% margin project might really be closer to 4–12%. Time is the real cost: Founders who stay in spreadsheets they should have delegated aren't just losing hours; they're losing the deals, meetings, and strategic moves that would have grown the business faster. Pricing increases rarely cost you customers: One example shared: a 9% average price increase across the board resulted in customer gratitude, not attrition, once the founder finally acted. This episode is a must-listen for CEOs and executives looking to lead innovation with purpose, scale responsibly with AI, and build cultures where people feel empowered to think boldly and grow. Connect With Today's Guest Brennan De Raad is the Founder & CEO of Vessel Advisors. Vessel Advisors provides Fractional CFO, Controller, and Back-Office Accounting services for growing businesses, helping founders gain financial clarity, improve cash flow, and scale with confidence. How to Connect with Brennan De Raad: LinkedIn: Brennan De Raad https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanderaad/ Company Website: Vessel Advisors https://vesseladvisors.com/ – to learn more about his work and platform
"Eva Yazhari, Founder & CEO of Beyond Capital Ventures—a firm investing in high-growth companies across emerging markets, led by conscious leaders balancing profit + purpose. One theme stood out: awareness drives everything. 3 takeaways: Nothing is neutral. Every decision—time, money, energy—creates impact. Think local to find purpose. Connection isn't out there. It's right in front of you. Awareness beats outcomes. Fear-based decisions kill growth. Possibility creates it. --- Eva Yazhari is an experienced investor, author, and advocate for conscious capitalism. As Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, she leads early-stage investments in East Africa and India, focusing on essential sectors with the potential to impact millions. Her investment portfolio spans over 50 equity and 9 debt deals, reaching more than 100 million customers and championing equitable ownership for all founders. Eva began her career on Wall Street as Vice President at EnTrust Capital, managing over $5 billion in investments. She now brings that institutional expertise to mentoring founders and scaling purpose-driven companies in emerging markets. She serves on the boards of Viebeg Medical, Lal10, and CarePoint, and contributes strategic oversight across the BCV portfolio. She's also a member of the Athena Leadership Council at Barnard College. Eva is the author of The Good Your Money Can Do and co-hosts The Beyond Capital Podcast and The BCV Podcast, where she features global impact leaders. Splitting her time between London and Los Angeles, Eva combines financial rigor with values-driven leadership. She holds a BA in Mathematics from Barnard College, with additional credentials from MIT Sloan and Harvard Business School." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Eva Yazhari: Website: https://www.evayazhari.com/ X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-yazhari/ Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-yazhari/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-yazhari/ Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-yazhari/ *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.
Cheryl Meyer, also known as Cheryl M Health Muse, shared her journey from a successful jewelry designer to a health advocate after experiencing excruciating pain and being misdiagnosed by conventional doctors. She discovered functional medicine and spent five years eliminating toxins from her life, including food sensitivities and environmental pollutants. Cheryl emphasized the importance of listening to one's body, adopting a clean lifestyle, and being proactive in health management. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/cheryl-meyer Highlights from today's episode include: Cheryl says "You are the magic pill" – lasting healing comes from your own lifestyle changes, not from a single medication. Cheryl explains systematic toxin removal – over five years she methodically reduced toxins (food, products, environment) and listened to her body's signals to regain health. Manon talks about medicine as 'disease management' – you sharply highlight how conventional care often manages symptoms instead of truly caring for patients or seeking root causes. ABOUT CHERYL MEYER Cheryl Meyer, otherwise known as Cheryl M Health Muse, once a successful solopreneur in the jewelry design business. With a 7 figure business, faced a daunting wake-up call one morning when she couldn't get out of bed due to excruciating pain. Misdiagnosed and brushed off by conventional medicine, she embarked on a journey to discover the root cause herself. Unveiling her autoimmune diseases;Fibromyalgia. Hashimotos, IBS and TYPE II Diabetes, Cheryl realized her relentless work ethic and unhealthy lifestyle were the culprits. Refusing to accept this as her fate, she dove into research, overhauled her diet, and pursued education in holistic health—resulting in an incredible transformation. Cheryl has reversed her Fibromyalgia, IBS, her Type II Diabetes, her Fatty liver and lost 80 pounds without dieting. Now 77 she feels better than she did in her 50s. Today, Cheryl is a beacon of hope for those battling chronic illnesses. Autoimmune Diseases, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Cancer, Dementia and more. She was recently certified by the American Brain Council to teach their course on brain health. With her superpower of finding holistic solutions, she empowers clients to reclaim their health and vitality. She encourages everyone to take back their power to pursue their wellness. Through books, classes, coaching, podcasts and more, Cheryl inspires others to embrace the journey to wellness, proving that nothing is impossible when it comes to feeling great and living well. She talks 20 lifestyle habits to lasting wellness. Cheryl is now a PSYCH-K facilitator and can help you get fast results by leading you to change your subconscious programing. Cheryl is currently working on modules to encourage self-love as the foundation to finding wellness, your perfect mate, and finding the success you seek in business and life. She has done extensive research on manifestation Her husband, a retired techy is creating an AI site with all her research and writings called ASK THE HEALTH MUSE. She is a huge advocate of eating the organic rainbow of fruits and vegetables as the route to eating from the" farmacy" to a life of lasting wellness. Core purpose/passion: I am known as the Rainbow Queen because I advocate with starting to eat the organic rainbow from a source as close to you as possible. I also regularly talk where the toxins are lurking and how to purge them from your life. Radical Self-love my latest book, expands self care to self-love and then all aspects of ones life, since it was the key reason I got so ill. I am currently writing classes on the Liver, the lymph and fascia system, and then the gut. They will all be up on my You Tube channel, my website and possibly my Issuu page. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think? I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog: http://bowencollege.com/blog. For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!
Growing up Mormon, Founder/CEO of Hailey Ann Co, Hailey Fernelius left the church as a teenager and has been Stepping Out of Line since the age of 12. Her out-of-line journey has encouraged her to question everything she was taught about success, work, money, and life. In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “Don't Believe In The Hustle Culture,” we talk about building a life that actually feels good instead of following someone else's blueprint. We dive into why she doesn't believe in hustle culture, how your nervous system plays a bigger role in your finances than most people realize, and why rest is crucial to one's mental health. We also get into her four archetypes (and why Peri is definitely the fight archetype), her wanderlust adventures, the lessons she learned working every position in a restaurant, how those experiences built the foundation for the business she has today, and more. If you've ever felt like there's only one "right" way to build a business, make money, or live your life, this conversation is a reminder that you get to create your own path.
Alysa Seeland is the founder and CEO of FOND Regenerative, which she started in 2015 following a life-changing personal health journey. Today, she is on a mission to support generational health through time-honored, nutrient-dense foods designed for sipping, snacking, and cooking.FOND Regenerative began as a farmers market stand, where Alysa frequently sold out even in the Texas summer heat. From there, the brand expanded into online sales and independent retail, before scaling into major grocery chains beginning in 2021. Today, FOND offers a growing portfolio of regenerative, handcrafted pantry staples, including bone broths, animal fats, and demi-glace, with plans to expand further as a foundational foods brand.In addition to leading FOND, Alysa is a busy mom of six sons. Her family lives in San Antonio, Texas, where you can often find Alysa tending to her garden and cooking wholesome meals. IG fondregenerative | fondregenerative.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
Welcome to a special edition of LIFTS x Athletech, where we explore the future of fitness, wellness and human performance. Recorded live at Athletech in New York, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by five industry leaders to discuss the trends already transforming the fitness industry and what operators need to do to stay ahead. As fitness, healthcare, AI, wearable technology, recovery and longevity continue to converge, today's leaders are redefining what a fitness business looks like. This conversation explores how operators are embracing innovation, leveraging technology, building stronger communities and preparing their organisations for the future. Joining the discussion are Chris Griebe, Chief Operating Officer of VASA Fitness; Hussain Ahamed, Founder & CEO of Ultrahuman; Sean Hoess, Founder & CEO of Eudēmonia Summit; Eric Casaburi, Founder & CEO of Longevity Brands; and Brian Von Ancken, Founder of WGM. Chris shares how VASA Fitness is reinventing the High Value Low Price model through boutique studios, recovery, AI-powered movement analysis and premium member experiences. Hussain explains how wearable technology, continuous health monitoring and AI are enabling consumers to better understand and improve their health through personalised data. Sean reflects on the evolution of wellness from a niche movement into a global cultural shift, and why community, experience and human connection remain central to the future of fitness. Eric discusses why recovery, longevity and preventative healthcare represent one of the industry's greatest opportunities, and how fitness businesses are uniquely positioned to improve long-term health outcomes. Brian shares why authentic relationships, collaboration and community continue to be the industry's greatest competitive advantage in an increasingly digital world. Together, they explore one of the defining questions facing the industry today: what will the future of fitness look like, and how do we build businesses that are ready for it? For founders, operators, investors, executives and fitness professionals, this episode offers practical insights into the trends, technologies and leadership strategies shaping the next generation of health and fitness. In this episode, we cover: • The biggest trends reshaping the future of fitness • How AI is transforming coaching and member experiences • Wearable technology and personalised health • Why recovery is becoming fitness's next major growth category • The evolution of the modern gym • Community as the industry's greatest competitive advantage • Longevity, prevention and the future of healthcare
Laura McCracken, Founder & CEO of Blackheath Advisors and The Board Alchemist, explains what a board of directors really does — providing oversight, managing risk, and owning company culture rather than conferring prestige. She shows how management teams can turn the board into a strategic asset and shares a five-part resilience model that ends in a live crisis simulation. Learn more: https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/
In a world racing toward smarter machines, empathy speakers and authors Rob Volpe and Maria Ross get curious in this limited subseries about what only humans can feel, do, and be — and why that's our greatest competitive advantage. Enjoy this limited subseries here on The Empathy Edge.Self-Awareness, Consciousness & the Brain That Knows ItselfWhat does it mean to be aware that you exist? In this first episode of the What Does It Mean to Be Human? subseries, Maria Ross and Rob Volpe dig into one of the most profound and surprisingly unsettled questions in science and philosophy: what makes human consciousness distinct from every other species on the planet — and why does that question matter more urgently now than ever before?From the evolutionary leap of the prefrontal cortex, to Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey's field evidence of chimp and gorilla emotional lives, to Michael Pollan's exploration of "the hard problem" of consciousness, Maria and Rob explore the idea that humans aren't running a different program than other animals — we're running a souped-up version of largely the same one. And yet something tipped. Something made us capable of recursive self-awareness: knowing that we exist, wondering why, and imagining how others see us. What was that tipping point? And can any technology ever cross it?To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title."People interact with AI as though there is a human behind it, because it communicates, and I think that's part of the danger that we're running into." — Rob VolpeEpisode References: Jane Goodall Institute: Now We Must Redefine Man, or Accept Chimpanzees as Humans? https://news.janegoodall.org/2019/07/24/now-we-must-redefine-man-or-accept-chimpanzees-ashumans/PNAS Study on Human vs. Chimp Brain Connectivity: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1818512116The Conversation: What Makes the Human Brain Unique? https://theconversation.com/what-makes-the-human-brain-unique-we-compared-it-with-monkeys-and-apes-to-find-out-252331Michael Pollan: A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness https://michaelpollan.com/books/a-world-appears/The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist: https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-ai-doc-or-how-i-became-an-apocaloptimist The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Confessions/Paul-Bradley-Carr/9781668074411 About Rob Volpe: Rob Volpe is the Founder/CEO of Empathy Activist and the creator of The 5 Steps to Empathy, which he chronicles in his award-winning book Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time. He is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and consultant in the improvement of communication and collaboration in organizations of all sizes in all industries. He is a graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and lives in San Francisco with his husband and 3 cats. Learn more at his website: www.robvolpe.expert or follow on Instagram: @Empathy_Activist.Connect with Rob Volpe: Website: robvolpe.expert Book: Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One ConversationX: x.com/rmvolpe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe Facebook: facebook.com/EmpathyActivist Instagram: instagram.com/empathy_activist Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red Slice
Carl Fudge is the Founder & CEO of Presentation Mode, where he helps founders turn complex ideas into clear fundraising narratives and investor-ready pitch decks. His background brings together psychology, business strategy, design, and venture-building, with experience across McKinsey, IDEO, and a Series A startup. Carl shares a timely perspective on how founders can communicate with greater clarity in today's crowded market, especially as investors evaluate more companies with similar categories, AI positioning, and bold growth claims. Contact Carl: presentationmode.co *** Connect with Michael: FREE "7.5 Steps to Achieving Extraordinary Goals" eBook: http://michaelaltshuler.com/download-e-book/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/MichaelAltshulerBiz X: http://twitter.com/maltshulerbiz Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review!
Stijn Schmitz welcomes Clem Chambers to the show. Clem Chambers is Author, Journalist and Founder/CEO of ADVFN. The discussion begins with current market volatility: gold is down roughly 30% from its January peak, and oil has cratered 40% from its March high. Chambers identifies the AI space as the major action now, though it recently corrected, and sees the previous gold rally as driven by fears of a China-Taiwan conflict, which has likely been postponed. He argues that gold's price peak roughly a year out from a potential invasion window, and the sacking of Chinese generals suggests the army resisted such plans, removing that immediate geopolitical bid. He now sees a better floor for gold around $3,500 when inflation, not war, becomes the dominant driver. Chambers emphasizes a transformative global shift: America is abandoning globalization for “re-localization” and must reindustrialize to compete with China, especially in AI. He coins the phrase “electricity is destiny,” noting China has 250% more electricity, but America is now having a “Sputnik moment” and must go all-in on energy and AI or lose democracy. This energy build-out—nuclear, fossil fuels, infrastructure—creates massive long-term investment themes, though lags and government intervention pose risks. He is particularly bullish on platinum and palladium, noting tiny annual supply, Russian and South African geopolitical risks, and that much of the production is destroyed by catalytic converters, leaving no net accumulation. On precious metals, Chambers advises a 2.5–5% portfolio allocation, dollar-cost averaging into physical gold or ETFs, but warns miners behave irrationally and are difficult to understand. He also notes gold has a small inflationary overhang from 3,200 tons of annual mine supply. For viewers, Chambers highlights his free investment platform ADVFN, which offers real-time UK and soon US pricing with advanced tools, and his Substack and YouTube channel where he shares contrarian market thinking. The interview closes with the reminder that active economic participation puts investors on the upward leg of the K-shaped economy. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:03 – Market Volatility and A.I. 00:09:40 – US-China Economies & Taiwan 00:14:15 – Reindustrialization Strategy 00:22:10 – Reserve Currency Debate 00:28:17 – Gold Supply Inflation 00:35:14 – Energy Dominance Thesis 00:40:09 – Platinum/Palladium Plays 00:43:30 – Energy Complex & Peace Deals 00:51:07 – WTI Price & Disruptions 00:57:00 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Investment Platform: https://anewfn.com/ Website: https://www.clemchambers.com/ X: https://x.com/@clemchambers LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/clem-chambers-756145196 Clem Chambers is an author, journalist and founder/former CEO of ADVFN, Europe's leading stocks and markets website. He is General Partner of Ylem Capital clem@ylem.capital. A sought after media commentator, Clem is a regular guest on major television networks including CNBC (US, Europe, Asia, Arabia), Al-Jazeera, BBC, BNN and Fox News. He has recently started ANewFN, providing tools for private investors. Clem writes for Seeking Alpha, Forbes and Engineering and Technology magazine and has written Nikkei BP, the Gulf News and The Scotsman as well as specialist trading and business publications Risk AFRICA, Traders and Your Trading Edge. He has written investment columns for Wired Magazine, which described him as a ‘Market Maven'. Clem's first thriller novel ‘The Armageddon Trade' was published in 2009, followed by ‘The Twain Maxim' in 2010, ‘Kusanagi' in 2011 and ‘The First Horseman' in 2012. The fifth installment in the Jim Evans Saga, ‘The Shrine’, was published in January 2016 as an Amazon Kindle single. In November 2018, Clem won Journalist of the Year in the Business Market Commentary category in the State Street UK Institutional Press Awards. The awards recognise outstanding performance in institutional financial services reporting in the UK. He was shortlisted in 2016 and 2017 as Columnist of the Year (Business Media) in the PPA Awards for his column in E&T Magazine, The Institution Of Engineering & Technology, and in June 2017 won silver in the Tabbie Awards for his Money and Markets column in the same publication.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with John Katzman, Founder & CEO, NoodleIn this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by CoursedogYOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4EducationYOUR host is Elvin FreytesWhy does the founder behind Princeton Review, 2U & Noodle say every college needs to hire a "cruise director"?What happens when a student offloads their paper to AI, then an agent reads it & grills them live on Zoom?Is academic integrity really about catching cheaters, or about making cheating so pointless you might as well just learn the material?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!
What happens when the biggest obstacle to your company's growth is…you? If you thought the answer was working harder or leading louder, prepare to be challenged. Back on the show is Isaac Wambua, the Founder/CEO of Dynamo Methods and leadership systems architect replacing chaos with clarity and dependency with growth. Using a proprietary framework, he designs leadership that still works without the leaders themselves. It's radical. It's confident. It's the entrepreneurial secret to breaking through burnout…and building something that runs because of you, not through you.Website: www.dynamomethods.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iwambua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacthecoach/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QwFxNhGQtDU
12 - The big SCOTUS rulings are in and boy, is Dom not happy about the results. Which Justices does he have the biggest problems with after disappointing results on birthright citizenship? 1215 - Side - associated with the great outdoors 1220 - Joe Frazier is getting his statue erected soon! Some audio. 1235 - Founder & CEO of XX-XY Athletics Jennifer Sey joins us today after the SCOTUS voted to allow states to ban transgender athletes from competition. What is her reaction today? If most people seem to agree on this issue, why has it become so divisive to the point it needed a Supreme Court decision. Does she get a lot of hate speaking out against transgender kids in sports? How has her business been? 1250 - Dom gives his draft grades on the Supreme Court Justices. Your calls. 1 - With a Joe Frazier statue being erected in Philadelphia, how was he different from and impactful like Muhammad Ali? 105 - Dom has more issues with the Pope's latest stance on war. 110 - More calls. 120 - Tom Kean comes out as depressed. Should he have revealed this sooner? Your calls. 135 - Chris Hajec, FAIR's Deputy General Counsel, joins us today after SCOTUS ruled 5-4 to keep birthright citizenship. What does Chris liken birthright citizenship to? What does he think is the next step in trying to combat this ruling? Will deportation help solve this crisis, or will sensationalist media coverage on the border keep that from happening? 150 - Your calls to finish the hour. 2 - Why does MSNBC have a problem with quotation marks? More calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Is there a new serial killer in Philadelphia? 225 - Your calls continued. 235 - Why won't the WNBA market Caitlin Clark? 240 - More calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!
12 - The big SCOTUS rulings are in and boy, is Dom not happy about the results. Which Justices does he have the biggest problems with after disappointing results on birthright citizenship? 1215 - Side - associated with the great outdoors 1220 - Joe Frazier is getting his statue erected soon! Some audio. 1235 - Founder & CEO of XX-XY Athletics Jennifer Sey joins us today after the SCOTUS voted to allow states to ban transgender athletes from competition. What is her reaction today? If most people seem to agree on this issue, why has it become so divisive to the point it needed a Supreme Court decision. Does she get a lot of hate speaking out against transgender kids in sports? How has her business been? 1250 - Dom gives his draft grades on the Supreme Court Justices. Your calls.
Kevin Sauer, MCR.w, is Head of US Operations & Client Delivery at Nhance.ai, a digital twin and smart building platform, and Founder & CEO of Sauer Strategy Works, LLC where he is passionate about helping clients develop their workforce and workplace strategies, find the right technology, tools and resources, and guiding their change management programs. Mike Petrusky asks Kevin why he believes that human connection remains central to innovation and how engagement with colleagues, leaders, and outside perspectives is essential in the future of workplace strategy. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the acceptance and implementation of flexible workplace strategies, such as activity-based working and shared desking, and Kevin says that AI and robotics are poised to significantly impact the industry, from automating administrative tasks to optimizing facility operations. Workplace and facility leaders should focus on upskilling, embracing both human and technological intelligence, and maintaining a holistic view of the built environment, so Mike and Kevin share practical case studies and offer inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsauer/ Learn more about Kevin: https://www.sauerstrat.com/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Dr. Carole: I've always had the ability to communicate even the most complex problems in a way that anybody can understand.The toughest battles often require the most creative solutions. Chemotherapy saves lives, but it can also lead to debilitating, lifelong nerve damage—also known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Dr. Carole Spangler Vaughn, CEO of Eisana Health and a cancer survivor herself, is solving this overlooked problem with a revolutionary product.Carole discovered that cooling hands and feet during treatment can reduce blood flow, preventing chemo drugs from damaging nerves in these areas. When she was a cancer patient, Carole improvised with baggies of frozen corn. While this crude method helped her avoid nerve damage, she recognized the need for a better, scalable solution. “As a medical innovator, I figured there'd be an easy way for me to do that,” Carole revealed during today's episode. “But I learned very quickly there's no solution for cancer patients.” That realization led her to found Eisana Health.Carole's innovation is far more advanced than her frozen-corn workaround. Eisana Health's cooling gloves and booties are safe, portable, and designed for long hours of use. “Cancer patients don't need to be ice cold or risk frostbite,” Carole explained. “Our products are designed to cool effectively, allowing patients to use their phones, eat, and walk while receiving treatment.”In addition to Carole's inspiring story as a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, today's episode included an announcement about Eisana Health's crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder. With their 510(k) FDA exemption, Eisana Health plans to launch their product quickly and grow through a phased approach, starting in Houston before scaling nationally. The campaign provides an opportunity for everyone—especially those personally impacted by cancer treatments—to invest in this game-changing technology.This effort is inspired by Carole's belief that CIPN outcomes can be avoided with the right tools. “We hear heartbreaking stories, like a foot surgeon who gave up her career after chemo left her unable to safely operate,” Carole shared. “These stories didn't need to end that way.”By focusing on a widely unaddressed yet deeply personal need, Carole is transforming her vision into a reality that will help cancer patients everywhere lead better lives. To learn more, visit Eisana Health's campaign on Wefunder.tl;dr:Chemotherapy can cause life-altering nerve damage, which Eisana Health is innovating to prevent.Cancer survivor Carole Spangler Vaughn founded Eisana Health to address overlooked needs in cancer care.Eisana's cooling products aim to prevent nerve damage and improve the chemotherapy experience.The company is raising funds on Wefunder to scale the product nationally without FDA delays.Carole shared insights on communication as her superpower, enabling breakthroughs professionally and personally.How to Develop Communication As a SuperpowerCarole's superpower is her ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, relatable ways. “I've always had the ability to communicate even the most complex problems in a way that anybody can understand,” she said during today's episode. Carole credits her skill not only for helping patients and investors understand her work but also for her success as an entrepreneur navigating technical fields.Carole shared an anecdote from when she ran a stem cell therapy franchise for pets in Hawaii. She had to explain intricate science to pet owners, like how stem cells extracted from fat could be re-injected to heal arthritic joints. Simplifying complex science while conveying hope enabled her to help clients, ultimately improving the quality of life for countless animals.Tips for Developing Communication:Build Confidence: Trust your knowledge and resist the urge to show off or overcomplicate.Practice Humility: Speak in simple terms and adapt your approach to your audience.Focus on Clarity: Avoid using technical jargon when simpler words can convey the same idea.Relate to Your Listener: Use relatable examples or stories to connect and explain.By following Carole's example and advice, you can make communication a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileCarole Spangler Vaughn (she/her):CEO, Eisana HealthAbout Eisana Health: While cancer survival rates continue to improve, side effects remain a significant issue, increasing healthcare costs and reducing quality of life. Eisana Health is developing patient-centric solutions to prevent these side effects. Our first device is a novel cooling device, specifically tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients, to prevent permanent and painful nerve damage in hands and feet caused by common chemotherapy drugs.Website: eisanahealth.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/eisanahealthOther URL: https://wefunder.com/eisana.healthBiographical Information: Dr. Carole Spangler Vaughn (CEO) holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics (Johns Hopkins University) and an MBA (University of Washington). For over 25 years, she has worked for large and small entities, in the laboratory and in business development, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, University of Washington (Office of Technology Transfer), Dendreon Corporation, and Clario Medical Imaging. She owned and operated MediVet Hawaii, a veterinary regenerative medicine franchise. She was a Strategy Consultant/Interim CEO for Emtora Biosciences. She has also consulted several life science companies on strategy, partnering, fundraising, sales, and marketing. Currently, she is Founder/CEO of Eisana Health.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/carolespanglervaughnInstagram Handle: @carole3843Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include High Desert Gear and Climatize. 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See how your activity compares to your peers. It's free. Win valuable prizes. Start now!SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on July 14th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, July 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “How to Make a Splash With Your Campaign Launch.” Drawing on his extensive experience helping entrepreneurs and impact-driven founders succeed in investment crowdfunding, Devin will share proven strategies for creating momentum and attracting attention when launching a crowdfunding campaign. In this session, he'll explore how founders can prepare for a successful launch, build excitement before going live, engage their networks effectively, and generate the early traction that often determines long-term campaign success. Attendees will learn practical tactics for storytelling, outreach, media engagement, and community building, along with common mistakes that can limit visibility and investor interest. Whether you're preparing for your first crowdfunding raise or looking to improve the performance of a future campaign, this SuperCrowdHour will provide actionable insights to help you launch with confidence and maximize your campaign's impact from day one. Register now!SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Register Now! 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"Domestic abuse doesn't always look the way people think it does." The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 273 with Benny Gold features Amanda Lee, Founder & CEO of The Lee Consultants (TLC), former prosecutor, civil litigator, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and certified trauma-informed coach. For years, Amanda built a successful legal career while privately enduring an abusive marriage. Today, she has transformed that experience into a mission to help high-achieving professionals recognize abuse, reclaim their confidence, and safely move forward. Through The Lee Consultants, Amanda provides confidential coaching, workplace education, and trauma-informed support for professionals whose success often masks the challenges they're facing behind closed doors. In this conversation, we discuss Amanda's journey from prosecutor to entrepreneur, the misconceptions surrounding domestic abuse, why so many accomplished professionals suffer in silence, and how lawyers, leaders, and employers can better recognize and support those in need. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, leadership, and using your own story to help others find theirs. This episode presented by CallRail. Integrated into your case management system, CallRail helps law firms capture every call, respond faster, spot high-value leads instantly, and drive growth. Join over 3,000 law firms using CallRail to follow up faster, land bigger cases, and grow smarter. Start your free trial: https://www.callrail.com/legal-services?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=lawyer-stories
Michael Rubin, Founder & CEO of Fanatics, joins us in the studio. We talked about Fanatics-fest and all the Knicks related players that will be there and items for sale.