Podcasts about Franzi

In dieser Folge besprechen Franzi und Dr Risa die dritte Folge Princess Charming. Ziehen Gegensätze sich an, oder gesellt sich gleich und gleich? Kopf oder Herz: Was tut der Liebe gut? Außerdem klären wir: Ist Johanna einfach schüchtern oder unterliegen wir vielleicht alle einem Kontrast Effekt? Wir fordern mehr Infos darüber, ob Bianca wirklich ihre Uni Professorin verführt hat und dann mutmaßen wir, ob Alias Geständnis über ihre Anziehung zu Chantal wirklich einvernehmlichkeit und stellen fest, dass es bei Einvernehmlichkeit nicht nur Körperliches geht.

In dieser Episode setze ich mal wieder ein Häkchen auf meine Bucketlist! Endlich habe ich HateAid am Mikro! Mit Franziska "Franzi" Benning, Leiterin der Rechtsabteilung von Hate Aid, spreche ich über die Arbeit der Organisation, die sich für Betroffene von digitaler Gewalt einsetzt und eine Fülle von Beratungsangeboten und Unterstützung anbietet. Eine Arbeit, die Franzi gleich zu Beginn vor eine große Herausforderung gestellt hat. Menschen das Gefühl der Ohnmacht nehmen und sie wieder handlungsfähig machen: Das ist Franzis persönliche und berufliche Mission. Dass HateAid und alle, die sich dort beruflich engagieren, gelegentlich selbst im Feuer stehen, bleibt dabei leider nicht aus. Franzi berichtet uns von den spannenden Verfahren, die HateAid führt oder begleitet und lässt uns an Erfolgen und auch Niederlagen teilhaben. Als Recruiting-Profi verrät uns Franzi außerdem Insider-Tipps (Noten sind gar nicht so wichtig!) und gibt wertvolle Hinweise für Berufseinsteiger. Wir schnacken über Bewerbungsgespräche und Probezeit und: über äußerst schmerzhafte Pannen. Ihr dürft entscheiden: Wer von uns beiden ist der größere Schussel?

Die vielleicht häufigsten Kund:innen von Ordnungsexpert:innen sind Familien. Egal in welcher Konstellation - von alleinerziehend bis hin zu Mehrgenerationenhaushalten - wo verschiedene Menschen zusammen wohnen, dort entstehen Interessenskonflikte. Und dann kann es auch mal schnell chaotisch werden. In dieser Folge redet Verena mit Franziska Barth-Christner von räum dich glücklich und gemeinsam sprechen sie über Ordnung in Familien. Du möchtest mehr von Franzi? Findest du hier: https://ordnungswelt.com/Ordnungsexperten/franziska-barth-christner/ Mehr zu ihrem Schwerpunkt “Ordnung mit Familien” gibt's hier: https://ordnungswelt.com/step/sp-omf/?_gl=1*8e7r2h*_gcl_au*MTM5NzYxODUyMC4xNzUwNjg2NzYy

Liebes Team, heute habe ich eine ganz besondere Folge für euch. Für mich war sie das zumindest. Ihr kennt sie alle, wir sind sozusagen mit ihr aufgewachsen, heute sind wir “Kolleginnen” als Investorinnen beim FC Viktoria Berlin, den sie mal so wunderbar “einen Ort für Träume” genannt hat. Und heute lernen wir alles über sie selbst. Wie sie mit ihrem unfassbar frühen Ruhm umgegangen ist, was sie daraus über sich gelernt hat - wie Therapie ihr dabei geholfen hat, wie sie über Geld denkt, was ihr für die Jugend wichtig ist und - und das ist mein wahrscheinlich mein liebster Teil: ihre Meinung zum Thema Leistung in der heutigen Zeit. Es war ein so angenehmes Gespräch, sie ist so klar in ihren Aussagen, eckt bestimmt damit auch mal an, aber beeindruckt mich mit ihrer Sicherheit und gleichzeitig Bescheidenheit dabei. Eine ganz spannende Person und jetzt auch Teil des Teams. Ich wünsche euch ganz viel Spaß mit: Franzi van Almsick! **Schnitt und Postproduktion: Andy Aksen** https://www.aksenmedia.de/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyaksen/

In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Tierheilpraktikerin und Produktmanagerin Franzi über natürliche Fütterung.Den Podcast von Nature's Best findet ihr hier:https://open.spotify.com/show/4YeFy5CP5RWRG5opsAx5nH?si=21f5a9c4afbf48edSchreibt uns gerne Themen in die Kommentare, die euch interessieren, sollten wir eine weitere Folge mit Franzi aufnehmen.

Franzi sorgt für mehr tolle und weniger olle Workshops und Trainings, ob als Trainerin für Leadership & Kommunikation oder als Konzept-Komplizin für alle, die eigene Gruppenformate entwickeln wollen. Außerdem unterstützt sie Trainer:innen, Coaches und Teams dabei, ihre Remote-Workshops mit virtuellen Whiteboards zu professionalisieren. Jenny aus dem Team Laura & Gretel und Franzi sprechen in dieser Podcastfolge über die Fragen:

Wir haben heute Franzi bei uns zu Gast – Mika kennt sie von der ersten sober Party, die das von Franzi gegründete Pink Cloud Kollektiv veranstaltet hat. Jetzt arbeiten die beiden zusammen bei Recovery Deutschland an der Organisation des Recovery Walks. Franzi erzählt uns, wie sie nüchtern geworden ist, wieso sie trotzdem nicht auf's Feiern verzichten wollte und wie sie jetzt mit sozialen Ängsten umgeht. Im SodaKlub-Newsletter könnt ihr außerdem heute einen Auszug aus ihrem Buch »Schattentänze« lesen.SodaKlub Newsletter: https://steady.page/de/sodaklub/posts Pink Cloud Kollektiv auf Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pinkcloud_kollektiv/ Anmeldung zum Recovery Walk Leipzig (27. September):recoverywalkleipzig.eventbrite.deDrug Scouts Leipzig:https://drugscouts.de/Miraculix Lab:https://www.miraculix-lab.de/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this insightful episode, hosts Amie Vaccaro and Jonathan Jackson welcome Franzi Gonder, a renowned somatic leadership coach and entrepreneur. Franzi shares her personal journey into somatic work, emphasizing how understanding our bodies can profoundly shape our leadership. The conversation delves into the pervasive "beginner's mindset" in high-performance environments and its impact on growth, as well as strategies for building resilience and expanding our capacity to handle stress. Franzi introduces the "Still Point" exercise as a practical tool for grounding during challenging times and discusses the critical role of co-regulation in leadership, particularly in an era dominated by AI. This episode offers invaluable insights for leaders, high-achievers, and anyone seeking to cultivate greater presence and sustainable performance in their professional and personal lives.

Franzi und Christian sind seit 7 Jahren Eltern von inzwischen zwei Kindern und sagen von sich: Wir sind 50:50 Eltern. In dieser Folge berichten sie von ihrem Weg zur gleichberechtigten Elternschaft, den teils verwunderten Kommentaren aus dem Umfeld und wieso sie bis heute davon überzeugt sind, dass die gleichberechtigte Aufteilung ihre Beziehung glücklicher macht. Für die Rolle als aktiver Vater hat Christian bewusst auf Karriereschritte verzichtet. Für die Rolle als aktive Mutter hat Franzi früh erkannt, dass sie mit sich selbst und ihren Rollen zufrieden sein muss, um ihre Kinder begleiten zu können. Gemeinsam haben sie sich für Kinder und ihr gleichberechtigtes Modell entschieden - von den Hürden, Herausforderungen und glücklichen Momenten erzählen sie uns im Vereinbarkeitsinterview. Du willst das auch? Dann komm in die Elternzeit-Masterclass oder schick uns deine Unterstützungsanfrage per E-Mail. Wichtige Links: 0-Euro Elternzeitplan mit Inspiration für individuelle Modellen: https://beziehungs-investoren.de/0-euro-elternzeitplan/ Warteliste für unseren neuen Elternzeit & Elterngeld Kurs: https://beziehungs-investoren.de/elternzeitkurs/ Zur LUA-Carewerkschaft: https://lua-carewerkschaft.de/ Franzi Helms auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franzi-helms-53ab32113/ Christian Helms auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-helms-870b9129/ Anmeldung zum kostenfreien Vortrag für alle mit Kinderwunsch: https://beziehungs-investoren.de/vortrag-finanzen-elternzeit/ Folge direkt herunterladen

Franzi hatte ein seltenes Sarkom – und hat ihre Geschichte öffentlich gemacht. Heute ist sie Teil des Organisationsteams der Essener Sarkom-Tour, engagiert sich für andere Betroffene und spricht in dieser Folge über ihren Weg, ihre Vision und die Kraft der Community. Du erfährst: – wie Franzi zur Sarkom-Tour kam – warum Angehörige oft mehr leiden als die Betroffenen selbst – und warum sie heute einen Ort der Begegnung für alle Krebsbetroffenen schaffen will.

Eine Wüstenstraße. Ein Suchender. Eine Begegnung, die Geschichte schreibt. In dieser Predigt nimmt Franzi uns mit in den Moment, in dem ein äthiopischer Finanzminister das Evangelium hört – und sich spontan taufen lässt. Was hat ihn so tief bewegt? Was bedeutet Gnade, wenn du ausgeschlossen warst? Und was heißt es, dass Gott dich kennt und trotzdem liebt? Diese Predigt ist eine Einladung: komm, wie du bist. Gott ist schon auf dem Weg zu dir. Eine Predigt von Franziska Klein

In dieser Folge sprechen Geli und ich über die Ursachen von PCOS, die Wahrheit über die Pille und wie wir ganzheitlich als Frau wieder in unsere Weiblichkeit kommen können

@taraluca.hanke und ich sind seit vielen Jahren Unternehmer mit 6 stelligen Coaching-Businesses, bei dem wir Menschen helfen, sich ihr eigenes ortsunabhängiges online Business aufzubauen - auf jeweils unterschiediche Weise. Wir haben in dieser Folge über die aktuell krassesten Möglichkeiten gesprochen, wie du mit Künstlicher Intelligenz, smarten Business-Strategien und dem richtigen Mindset dein Leben komplett neu designen kannst.

In dieser Folge widmen sich Franzi und Karl dem Feedback zu den letzten beiden Geschichten im AstroGeo Podcast. Zunächst geht es um den gewaltigen Laki-Vulkanausbruch von 1783. Gefragt wurde nach der Menge ausgestoßenen Schwefeldioxids und dem Vergleich zu heutigen Kohlekraftwerken. Wir haben das auf Basis einer aktuelleren Quelle konkretisiert: Der Laki-Ausbruch hat fast doppelt so viel Schwefeldioxid ausgestoßen wie alle heutigen anthropogenen Quellen zusammen. Denn (glücklicherweise) sind die Schwefelemissionen des Menschen seit 20 Jahren rückläufig. Daneben ging es um die isländische Mythologie, die mit dem Vulkan Katla verbunden ist, die Videos von Lavaschutzwällen und einem lebendigen Bericht von einem Vulkanausbruch in Ecuador. Und was ist eigentlich mit der Aussage aus Karls Geschichte über die Laki-Feuer,, das Jahr des Ausbruchs 1783 habe in Europa zu einem “Jahr ohne Sommer” geführt? Das stimmte so nicht: Die Umwelthistorikerin Katrin Kleemann hat ihre Doktorarbeit darüber geschrieben und Karl hat mit ihr gesprochen. Sie erläutert, welche Wetterkapriolen es wirklich in Europa aufgrund des Ausbruchs in Island gab. Das ganze Gespräch mit Katrin Kleemann folgt am Ende dieser Folge. Im Feedback zur vielleicht drohenden Kollision der Milchstraße mit der Andromeda-Galaxie erzählt Franzi von ziemlich tiefen Tönen im interstellaren Gas. Auch geht es um die Bewegung der Andromedagalaxie und diverse Relativgeschwindigkeiten. Zuletzt geht es um die Kollision selbst, die kein einzelnes Aufeinandertreffen ist, sondern ein über Milliarden Jahre dauernder Prozess mit komplexen Schwingungen, gegenseitigem Durchdringen der Sternsysteme und dem Verlust der Spiralformen von Andromedagalaxie und unserer Heimatgalaaxie . Auch die beiden supermassreichen Schwarzen Löcher im Zentrum der zwei Galaxien würden erst sehr spät verschmelzen. Nicht dass wir Menschen davon noch irgendetwas mitbekommen werden, denn all das findet erst in ein paar Milliarden Jahren statt - wenn überhaupt. Zuletzt geht es um wie fast immer positives Hörerfeedback und die Geräusche, die ihr im Podcast-Outro hört.

Was haben Rotwein, Erdbeeren, Stress, Schlafrhythmus oder sogar das Wetter mit Migräne zu tun? Warum sind Migräne-Betroffene oft besonders reizempfindlich – und was kann man dagegen tun? In dieser Folge spricht Dr. Christine Theiss mit Physiotherapeutin Franziska Friedrichs, die selbst betroffen ist und aus eigener Erfahrung sowie beruflichem Wissen heraus über Wege berichtet, Migräne ohne Medikamente zu lindern. Franzi erklärt, wie man Auslöser erkennt, präventiv gegensteuern kann und was tatsächlich im Körper passiert.

In dieser emotionalen Folge spricht Mira mit Freundin Franzi über einen der schwersten Momente ihres Lebens – den tragischen Unfall ihres Pferdes „Bertie“Plötzlich steht das Pferd auf drei Beinen auf der Weide. Die Diagnose: Eine Fissur im Oberarm. Die Überlebenschancen? Unklar.Franzi nimmt uns mit in die dunklen Stunden voller Angst, Ungewissheit und Entscheidungen, die alles verändern konnten. Doch diese Geschichte hat ein Ende, das Hoffnung macht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was bedeutet gutes Copywriting? Wie verändert KI das Schreiben? In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Franzi Kunz, Digital Business Analyst bei dotSource, über die Kunst des Textens im digitalen Wandel. Wir diskutieren:

Applauded as a seasoned marketer who focuses on what matters for companies: their brand, strategy, growth, and ultimately ROI, Angelo Ponzi has been a valuable asset to various businesses on a global and national scale. Angelo's experience spans from start-ups to mature companies and their services and products in all stages of their lifecycle, from inception to implementation. He's worked with B2B, B2C, and DTC brands, from semiconductors, manufacturing, and SaaS solutions to apparel, retail, and food/beverage, including ice cream. Angelo's senior-level experience in sales, marketing, branding, strategic planning, and market research is coupled with being a collaborative, detail-oriented, and holistic strategic thinker who puts his client's needs first and believes strongly in using market research to better understand the market dynamics in which a client competes. He thinks outside the box and creates whole new ways of thinking. An exceptional marketer and brand expert, he is dedicated, ethical, and devoted to delivering a successful outcome for every client. Angelo's "superpower" in delivering success is his grasp of market research and using the insights it yields to develop successful strategies and plans. He is comprehensive in everything he does and has had years of management and on-the-ground experience in all aspects of marketing. When not at work, Angelo enjoys hiking, golf, traveling, and many other activities with his wife and three grown children. He is also a musician and has played in bands since he was young. He even played with 80's rockers Eddie Money, Mike Reno of Loverboy, and Alex Ligertwood of Santana. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Ryan Yang is the founder and CEO of Tryangle Construction, Inc., a leading residential remodeling and renovation firm based in Southern California. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and transparent communication, Ryan has grown Tryangle into a trusted construction partner for homeowners, realtors, and real estate investors. His leadership is grounded in a value-first philosophy—delivering thoughtful, design-driven renovations that maximize both lifestyle and property value. Ryan doesn't just build homes—he builds businesses, relationships, and meaningful impact. He is also the visionary behind BuildLogIQ, a soon to be launched alliance designed to help professionals in the built environment grow their businesses through structured collaboration, warm referrals, and high-trust relationships. He is also developing a counterpart, named TaskLogIQ, which is rethinking how back-office operations, powered by AI and expert support, can give builders and contractors the freedom to scale—without the overhead. With a background that spans real estate investing, remodeling, and business development, Ryan brings a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on experience to everything he builds. His work lives at the intersection of construction, community, and smart systems, and he's driven by a single mission: to help good people build great things—together. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management and lives in Orange County, CA, with his wife and their sons. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Dr. Cynthia West is the Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, and Clinical Associate Professor at Chapman University. After spending 30 years as a sales and marketing leader for tech startups, she returns to her roots in academia. As Director, in just one year, Dr. West has re-invigorated the Center by raising over $2.2 million dollars in external funding, launched 8 new programs for entrepreneurs, and secured a grant that opens the Center doors to any community entrepreneur. For these and other accomplishments, she won Mentor of the Year 2024 from Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) and Partner of the Year 2024 from the Brea Chamber of Commerce. During her tech startup years, Dr. West had two successful startup exits. TestDrive, a try before you buy software platform, was sold to R.R. Donnelley & Sons in just 14 months. She and her co-founders took Audio Highway, an audio on demand platform and MP3 player, public in just 3 years. She helped Project Insight, an Irvine-based project management solution, convert from a professional services company to a SaaS software company with recurring revenue. She led a turnaround team at PROS, an AI revenue management solution, to close the company's biggest deal in its 30-year history, with Lenovo. Then, in the middle of the pandemic, as VP of Global Sales, she led the team that closed Fresco's biggest customer in its 12-year history, completely via remote. When she was 12 years old she sold 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, so that should have been her clue that she was destined for sales! Dr. West is the author of Techno-Human Mesh: The Growing Power of Information Technologies, in 2001. This book predicted the social and political challenges in the tech industry 25 years ago. Cynthia is a citizen of the world, having lived in Spain and France, and speaks Spanish and French conversationally. She has a partner and two children. She is a foodie and enjoys cycling and swimming to work it off! -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Brandon Hoover is a multiple presidents club-winning medical sales rep who worked in various sectors including orthopedics at Stryker and Oncology Diagnostics with Caris Life Sciences. He noticed there was a gap in the information provided to medical sales reps and decided to create a platform to help close more deals in a saturated and rapidly changing industry.   RepPrep.ai was created as a tool for Brandon to continuously surpass his quota, and worked so well that it grew into a commercial product, officially launched in January of this year. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

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Salman Ghani is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, AI and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience ensuring that technology solutions meet stringent regulatory and privacy standards, he has successfully guided organizations through complex compliance landscapes. As the founder of My Driver Book, Salman is now combining his compliance background with emerging technologies, most notably artificial intelligence, to create a secure, intelligent platform for the logistics industry. His vision is to build My Driver Book into an AI-driven solution that proactively monitors driver performance, automates safety checks, and ensures real-time regulatory compliance. By embedding AI at the core, he aims to offer not just a product, but a predictive, self-improving ecosystem that enhances accountability, safety, and operational efficiency across fleets. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Ray Smith is the President & CEO of Trycera Financial, Inc. Mr. Smith has spent over 25 years developing technologies and platforms in order to facilitate consumer credit profile reporting and business credit building. He is focused on a wide array of credit profiles, but specifically gravitated to thin or limited credit profile reporting. During his tenures across a broad spectrum of companies, Mr. Smith raised millions of investment dollars for the purpose of funding working capital and research and development to complete proprietary software development in the reporting and credit services space along with acquiring strategic business relationships. He currently has been focusing on helping small business owners secure capital for launch, growth and scaling by using their EIN credit as well as securing institutional and private investments. In addition, prior to his involvement in the credit reporting, credit building and technology space, Mr. Smith owned and operated a diversified financial services call-center which was responsible for processing credit card applications for a variety of banks specializing in turn down consumer conversions. The call-center generated up to $250 million in open to buy available credit and employed over sixty people. As a leader in the alternative credit reporting markets and due in large part to his vast understanding of both the credit and reporting systems, Mr. Smith has emerged as a leader in the space. With his latest endeavors, Mr. Smith has put together a comprehensive financial credit awareness and funding coaching package to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs secure the capital they need to properly run their business. Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Music from Dickinson State University located in Dickinson, ND. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Dr. David Scieszka is the Founder and CEO of Vertical Longevity Pharma, a biotech startup developing cutting-edge therapeutics that target the root causes of age-related diseases. With a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, an MBA in Business Management, and a background as a U.S. Army PSYOP Specialist, Dr. Scieszka brings a unique blend of scientific expertise, strategic vision, and mission-driven leadership to the longevity space. At Vertical Longevity Pharma, David is leading the development of a first-of-its-kind vaccine aimed at reversing the buildup of plaque in arteries, which is the underlying cause of heart attacks and strokes, and the leading cause of death worldwide. The company has already gained early traction with investors and formed academic partnerships to advance this breakthrough therapy toward human trials. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

V rubrice archivní návraty si tentokrát pustíme unikátní nahrávku z roku 1964. Spisovatel a překladatel Max Brod vzpomíná na svého přítele Franze Kafku.

V rubrice archivní návraty si tentokrát pustíme unikátní nahrávku z roku 1964. Spisovatel a překladatel Max Brod vzpomíná na svého přítele Franze Kafku.

Heute ist Franziska Dietzsch von Klinker & Klunker zu Gast bei Anaïs und es geht um ein unterschätztes, aber extrem wichtiges Thema: versteckter Schimmel in Immobilien. Franzi teilt mit uns praktische Tipps, wie du Schimmel auch ohne sichtbare Anzeichen entlarven kannst – von Geruch bis Feuchtigkeitsmessung. Sie verrät uns, welche Geräte helfen und wie du clever nachhakst, wenn etwas verdächtig riecht. Für alle, die Wohnungen nicht nur schön, sondern auch gesund kaufen wollen! Website: https://www.klinkerundklunker.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klinkerundklunker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Rhonda Ducote is a respected leader and expert in the financial advisor industry. As President and Principal of Apriem Advisors, she is known for crafting personalized financial strategies that focus on both outstanding results and exceptional customer service. Rhonda's dedication to her clients goes beyond business, as she considers them an extended family, pouring her heart into ensuring their financial success. Rhonda is also passionate about empowering women in finance. Through the creation of Women of Wisdom, she provides a platform for women to take control of their financial futures, helping to bridge the gender gap in financial literacy and boosting confidence in financial decision-making. Rhonda's husband, children, granddaughter and two pups are the driving forces for everything Rhonda does! -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Meghan Clem and Katie Webb Brundige are the creative forces behind Intertwined Inc., bringing decades of experience in hospitality, events, marketing, and design to the art of crafting luxury experiences. Their hospitality collection of brands offers wedding and event production services, social media marketing, and room block management. Known for their creativity, precision, and heart, they also lead RAD Camp, their nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through life- changing and inclusive experiences. Meghan, a University of Southern California graduate with a degree in Public Relations, launched her career in event planning and public communications for the City of Anaheim, later expanding her talents into large-scale production, nonprofit consulting, and social media strategy. Katie, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a focus in Event Management from San Diego State University, began her journey planning major events for Fortune 500 companies before building a reputation for bespoke event design and multi-day productions across the globe. Together, they've woven social impact into the very fabric of their business model because they believe that luxury and generosity are not mutually exclusive. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Craig Cooke is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a “digital first” company utilizing the Internet long before “digital first,” “digital transformation,” and other buzzwords of today were created. With extremely limited resources of $1,300 and an Apple computer, he started RhythmNet.com. Over the years of struggle, adaptation, and repositioning the brand, “Rhythm“ was sold to a world-class digital creative agency in 2019. Craig stayed with the company for just over 3 years, completing a 26-year marathon of running the company as CEO. During his tenure at Rhythm®, Craig worked with middle market to large enterprise companies, such as American Honda Motors, Beats by Dr. Dre, ZO Skin Health, Irvine Company, The Travel Corporation, Segway, U.S. Bank, FivePoint, Online Trading Academy, Allergan, Abbott Labs, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and many other B2C and B2B brands. Craig has also participated as a speaker in many conferences and seminars, including “Connections” by ExactTarget, The “Res Conference” by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, The Integrated Marketing Forum, and numerous other events. He has also served on the boards of the California American Indian Chamber of Commerce as Vice-President and the American Advertising Federation as Interactive Chair. Today, Craig shares his business wisdom, experience, and expertise in three key areas: executive leadership, brand development, and marketing communications. He continues his training in martial arts, continuously learning and evolving his skills. Also, he has studied and served as a practitioner of Chinese Medical Qigong since 2015, bringing energy healing to hundreds of people. He has a Doctorate Degree of Chinese Energetic Medicine from the Temple of Change and Transformation. Craig incorporates his skills, knowledge, and expertise in energetic practices into the world of business to provide a truly unique perspective and method in working with professionals across a wide variety of industries. Outside of his consulting and qigong practice, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife, two kids, and two dogs in Southern California. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

As founder of OC Growth Advisors, Marla works with business owners and their employees to improve focus and processes for growth and greater profitability. She has run several successful organizations, including one she sold in 2015 for 15 times EBITDA. Marla has served on multiple non-profit boards as well as two for-profit Boards. She is also a chapter chair for WPO, Women Presidents' Organization, which is an international organization of women business owners. Marla's clients range from service industries to construction to manufacturing, in the $2 million to $50 million range. Her clients say she helps keep them focused on the business, versus working in the business. Her 14 years in Vistage and 11 years in WPO have trained her to be continuously looking for tools to help the businesses run more efficiently. She wants her clients to enjoy their business until they wish to sell or transition the business to employees or children. Marla is a CPA and an MBA and has taught at Chapman University and UCI. In addition, Marla volunteers to help new or developing businesses succeed. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Susan Howington is the CEO and Founder of the outplacement and executive coaching firm called Power Connections Career Services, Inc, and equity owner of Career Partners International. She is a sought-after expert in the career management field due to her experiences as a career consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker. Her life-long goal is to help professionals manage and advance their careers through effective work relationships and strategic management growth, which ultimately leads to greater success for them and the companies for which they work. Susan made her mark in the industry throughout her executive tenure with the firm of Lee Hecht Harrison, a global player in outplacement and executive coaching services. Under Susan's leadership as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Southern California region, the company was branded as the premier Executive Coaching service in Orange County, California. She received Lee Hecht Harrison's Global Leadership Consulting Award and participated as a member of the Company's Executive Strategic Planning Committee. Widely recognized, Susan was profiled by OC Metro Magazine as one of “15 Orange County Women Who Inspire Others”. She has appeared in national and regional media outlets that include the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the book on Amazon.com called “How Smart People Sabotage Their Job Search: 10 Mistakes Executives Make and How to Fix Them.” Susan is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC)™ through the International Coaching Federation. Her experience includes coaching C-level executives and key senior management. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Drawing on years of hospitality industry expertise, Ms. Almada excels as the Chief Executive Officer of DKN Hotels. Since joining the organization in 1998, she has held various roles, including Vice President, Regional Director, General Manager, and Assistant General Manager. In this current capacity, she oversees all personnel, ensuring they have what they need to reach their goals. Additionally, Ms. Almada conducts site visits, manages growth strategies, and collaborates with team members to motivate and inspire them. An expert in her field, Ms. Almada earned a bachelor's degree in tourism and hotel management from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi before joining DKN Hotels as a front desk clerk. Subsequently, she expanded her professional knowledge by completing an MBA with emphasis in leadership and management from the University of San Diego. In conjunction with her work, she is aligned with Vistage Worldwide, Inc., a chief executive officer coaching and peer advisory organization through which she has dedicated herself to continued improvement and mentorship since 2009. Likewise, Ms. Almada has dedicated herself to her community through the Girl Scouts from a young age and the Woman's Leadership Council. In light of her professional achievements, Ms. Almada has received numerous awards and nominations for her dedication to industry excellence. Most recently Ana has been recognized as one of HOTEL MANAGEMENT Magazine's 2025 Forty Over 40! This distinction celebrates exceptional leaders who exemplify dedication, innovation, and influence within the hospitality industry. Ana's unwavering commitment and passion continue to inspire us all, shaping a legacy of excellence here at DKN Hotels.  DKN Hotels was also named the Best Place to Work in Orange County in 2017 and received the Nation's Top Workplaces through USA Today in 2024. While her career has been filled with highlights, she takes the most pride in developing DKN Hotels' company culture and establishing new hotels. Though hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career, she credits her success to the collective efforts of everyone she works with. Her team generously gives their time, knowledge, and patience to fulfill the company's desire to make a difference. She also notes that education, research, and drive have kept her on the path to success. Looking toward the future, Ms. Almada intends to ensure that DKN continues to develop and manage their portfolio of hotels, expands the business, extend its management services to other hoteliers, and inspire and develop more passionate individuals in the hospitality industry. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Brandon is the Founder and CEO of AURA, a firm specializing in providing fractional controllers and CFO services to marketing agencies. With over 15 years of professional experience, Brandon helps marketing agencies scale and become more profitable by understanding the value of accurate data around their decision-making process. AURA has had several clients successfully sell with eight figure exits, and their professional experience eclipses nine figure businesses. Brandon is the treasurer of the Newport Beach Police Foundation, along with a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization where he serves on the Strategic Alliance Partners committee. In his spare time, Brandon loves to spend time with his three rambunctious young boys, as they drive the coast in search of a new park to explore. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Dr. Sophia Nnenna Ononye, PhD MPH MBA is a Yale-trained Cancer Research Scientist, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Speaker, Certified Corporate Director, Board Advisor, Women's Health/FemTech Strategist, NMQF 40 under 40 Minority Health Leader, and Mentor. Dr. Ononye has over 15 years of cross-functional experience in the biopharmaceutical industry across drug discovery, medical affairs, strategic marketing, and corporate communications with a specialty training and focus on oncology and women's health. A contributing writer to several leading outlets including Inc,, Entrepreneur, Life Science Leader, Cell & Gene, MIT Technology Review, and WebMD, Dr. Ononye is a Yale Entrepreneur in Residence, Daré Bioscience Board Advisor and previous Independent Board Director and Member of the Nomination and Corporate Government (NG&C) and Compensation Committees, EY Entrepreneurs Access Network inaugural member, Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network Advisory Council Member, and former President of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) New York Chapter. Dr. Ononye's list of honors includes a 2023 National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) 40 under 40 Minority Health Leader Award. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Chandan Shiroy brings over two decades of experience in manufacturing and engineering to his role as Vice President of Sales and Operations at S&D Industrial Tool Supply. Since joining the company in January 2023, he has spearheaded initiatives in digital transformation, talent development, and market expansion, including the implementation of vending solutions for customers. Chandan's strategic vision and leadership are instrumental in positioning S&D for sustained growth in the competitive industrial tool supply market. With over 30 years of experience in machining and sales, Darren Dives serves as Vice President of Sales at S&D Industrial Tool Supply. His deep understanding of shop floor applications and commitment to customer service have been pivotal in nearly doubling the company's annual sales. Darren has also led the expansion of S&D's product offerings, including MRO supplies, safety equipment, and advanced cutting tools, reinforcing the company's reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to its clients. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Franzi is someone whose work sits at the powerful intersection of nervous system health, emotional resilience, and embodied leadership. What I admire most about her is the way she weaves personal integrity, deep inquiry, and relational intelligence into every facet of her life — from parenting her three sons to working with founders navigating burnout and stuck emotions. We explore what it truly means to lead from a place of wholeness — and why she believes leadership should be a force for healing, not just productivity. Franzi shares how curiosity became her greatest ally through grief and trauma, and how movement became a portal into somatic healing. We also discuss the difference between performative boundaries and boundaries that foster deeper connection, how interoception builds relational capacity, and why numbness is often the most potent entry point into this work.Other topics we touch on include:

As President of the C.W. Driver family of companies, Karl is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of three leading construction firms: C.W. Driver, Driver SPG, and Good & Roberts. C.W. Driver was established in 1919 and is the longest-operating contracting firm in Southern California. The firm provides sophisticated preconstruction/estimating and construction services with a focus on technology and innovation. Karl understands that outstanding leadership involves bringing out the unique qualities and abilities each person brings to the company. His vision for the company is to set the "gold standard" for service in the construction industry while also providing a work environment that people enjoy and where they can succeed. C.W. Driver Companies' purpose is "Building Better Communities and Lives Together."  Karl is a catalyst at C.W. Driver Companies, inspiring the team to think big, work hard, and work together. Karl serves as the Board Vice Chairman on the Executive Committee with Discovery Science Center, Home Aid Orange County Board of Directors, Cal State University Fullerton Center of Leadership Board of Directors, and Cal State Long Beach College of Engineering Dean's Advisory Council. He enjoys meeting challenges head-on, overcoming adversity, and succeeding as a team. Karl has found that it doesn't matter whether it's work, coaching, or playing sports; being a great leader means motivating, mentoring, and supporting his team members.   -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Carlo Odicino is the CEO and Founder of One TEAM Partners. He specializes in helping early-stage companies bring their innovations to market without succumbing to the burnout often faced by start-ups. With 24+ years of experience scaling businesses of all sizes, he guides CEOs and leadership teams through complex challenges to achieve extraordinary results. Carlo holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and directs high school theater in his spare time. He lives in Costa Mesa, CA, with his wife and two sons. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Caecilia Gotama earned her Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fullerton and a Master's in Business Administration from the Graziadio School at Pepperdine University. She is also an LEED-accredited professional due to her passion for sustainable engineering. Caecilia is a licensed Mechanical Engineer who is a Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, where she served on the Board of Governors. Ms. Gotama was awarded the “Vision and Visionary” award from California State University, Fullerton, signifying her achievements as a successful business owner in the engineering field, as well as her contribution to her community. The world needs more engineers, and Caecilia realized that the engineering profession can be much more inclusive in its design approach. Her drive to contribute to her community and her entrepreneurial nature has led her to start BRDG - bridge to connect, a social non-profit organization that provides a bridge program for first generation STEM college students. With the contribution of highly qualified volunteers, this program benefits these young students, as well as the people they will serve in their professional lives. “The ability to solve problems and create knows no boundaries, class, race or gender. And yet, the training to be able to effectively invent and solve problems is still mostly available to those who know someone in this field. As the world needs more people with critical thinking ability, it becomes the duty of all of us in the technical fields to reach out and open doors for this next generation.” Caecilia Gotama -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Hernan Ricaurte is the President of Ricaurte Precision Inc. (RPI), an Orange County based contract manufacturer specializing in precision (CNC) machining for the aerospace, space, defense, and medical device industries. RPI works with some of the world's most advanced and demanding OEMs. Hernan has over 20 years of international experience spanning manufacturing and healthcare including a decade living and working in Japan. His commitment to leveraging advanced technologies, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement has driven RPI's year-over-year growth of more than 20% for the past three years. Hernan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from San Diego State University and is certified in advanced Japanese language proficiency. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Jessica Huang is a seasoned restaurant marketing expert with over 10 years of experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and third-party delivery optimization. She has worked with a diverse range of restaurant concepts, from quick-service and fast-casual brands to full-service and multi-unit operators, helping them develop strong, sustainable marketing strategies that drive growth and customer engagement. As the founder of Restaurant Marketing, Jessica leads a team specializing in comprehensive marketing solutions for the hospitality industry. Her expertise includes brand development and management, social media strategy, food photography and media production, influencer and partnership marketing, and third-party delivery strategy. She has consulted for renowned brands such as Yogurtland, Wood Ranch, and Finney's, among many others. Additionally, she has orchestrated high-impact co-marketing initiatives with major brands including Cheetos Corporate, Bear Naked, Inc., and DreamWorks, bringing innovative collaborations to life. Before launching her agency, Jessica was a key part of the Postmates team, where she worked closely with enterprise brands such as Panda Express, Papa John's, Applebee's, IHOP, and The Halal Guys. She played a crucial role in executing national and regional co-marketing campaigns, developing go-to-market strategies, and optimizing restaurant performance on the Postmates platform, ensuring maximum visibility and profitability for partner brands. With a deep understanding of restaurant operations and consumer behavior, Jessica and her team continue to help brands navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, create compelling brand narratives, and implement data-driven marketing strategies that elevate their presence in a competitive market. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Frank M. Campbell is a financial services veteran with over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He holds designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter, Licensed Life & Disability Analyst, and Chartered Financial Consultant. Frank's primary focus is ensuring his clients' life insurance policies deliver the necessary protection and financial stability, providing peace of mind to families nationwide. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

This episode of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is our contribution to #Podcasthon2025, the world's largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable cause. Craig Kausen is the Chairman of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering creativity through educational programs and community outreach. As the grandson of Chuck Jones, the renowned animation director behind Looney Tunes classics such as What's Opera, Doc? and Duck Amuck, Craig has worked extensively to preserve and perpetuate his grandfather's creative impact on generations. He also oversees Linda Jones Enterprises and the Chuck Jones Galleries, which showcase animation and fine art inspired by Jones' and other animation luminaries' work. In addition to his role at the Center, Craig has a background in computer engineering, business management and entrepreneurship. He has been involved in various ventures, including retail, licensing, and experiential events, with a focus on combining creative content with commercial applications. His work has included developing partnerships with museums, educational institutions, and corporations to expand the reach of innovative education and creative development initiatives. Craig frequently speaks on topics related to animation history, creative process, and the impact of art in education and business. He has presented Keynote presentations and lectures at industry conferences, universities, museums, and corporate events, sharing insights on how creativity can be applied to problem-solving and innovation. His experience in both business, technology and the arts provides a practical perspective on the value of creative thinking across many diverse fields. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Jenny Zhan, CEO, founded and leads all areas of business and operations for Beyond International. She brings more than 20 years of investment experience focused on institutional investing and managing multi-asset strategies. As a Charted Financial Analyst (CFA), she specializes in international wealth management and has managed investments in real estate assets and global equities markets for large institutional investors. Previously, Ms. Zhan was a portfolio manager and managing director at GMO, a Boston-based global investment leader (AUM $68B), from 2002 to 2011, where she was recognized for the firm's successful Greater China equity research and emerging market portfolio management. Prior to founding Beyond, she was the President of Good Hope Investment, a subsidiary of CreditEase Corporation. With her initiative and leadership, Good Hope quickly established its position as a top player in global investment immigration during her five-year tenure. Ms. Zhan also served as Chief Strategy Officer of Ambow Education Holding Ltd. She is recognized as one of the most influential and powerful leaders in the investment migration industry globally. Ms. Zhan earned her B.E. from East China University of Science and Technology and her M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Today, we have the second half of our first ever call-in episode to discuss the Ink Black Heart TV adaptation! Special thanks to our guests in part 2!: Franzi, Amanda, Leslie, Jack, LB, Mary, Evy, Lucy, Caro, Afton, Mary Anne, Franchesca, AnneNext episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

With over 30 years in the industry, Daren Lauda is a highly accomplished and versatile professional with a rich background in the technology and business sectors. Daren began his career as an Infantry Team Leader in the US Army. Leveraging his military experience, he transitioned into the corporate world and made a lasting impact in senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 technology companies like Fortive, PTC, and Salesforce. He also helped grow notable start-up companies, including Arbortext, Tririga, Mavenlink, and DispatchTrack. He is also the Founder of two companies, Outset and Second Step. Daren holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Pepperdine University. He also has an MBA from California State University at Long Beach. Daren is married with two children and lives in Southern California. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.