Best Seema Alexander Podcasts (2025)

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AI Will Drive Disruptive Revenue Stream I Swathi Young, Chief AI Solutionist & UN AI Strategist 1:14:19

8d ago1:14:19

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Swathi Young is a formidable force in the technology industry. An adept leader with over 20 years of experience across organizations such as Amtrak, Sungard, GE, and Oracle, she is also a crusader on the forefront of change with regards to machine learning, AI and emerging technologies. The conversation delves into real-world use cases in healthcar…

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The AI CEO: Trust Issues — Building AI That Won’t Break the Business | Jess Szmajda (Amazon, Axios, Capital One) 57:06

20d ago57:06

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The AI CEO: Trust Issues — Building AI That Won’t Break the Business | Jess Szmajda (Amazon, Axios, Capital One) Can you really trust AI? In this episode of The AI CEO Podcast, we sit down with Jess Szmajda—former CTO of Axios, General Manager at Amazon, and current VP of Engineering at Capital One—to explore how forward-thinking leaders can adopt …

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How to Drive Real Business ROI with AI — Featuring Prof. Angela Virtu (American University) 1:20:51

30d ago1:20:51

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Angela Virtu joined Kogod's IT&A Department as a Professorial Lecturer in 2023. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses covering topics such as introduction to technology, data analytics, machine learning, and coding. Prior to joining our faculty, she built AI & ML solutions that bridged theoretical advancements with their practical, ethi…

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Revolutionizing Legacy: How Stanley Black & Decker is Winning with AI with Matt Griffiths 1:05:41

1M ago1:05:41

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Revolutionizing Legacy: How Stanley Black & Decker is Winning with AI with Matt Griffiths In this episode of the AI CEO podcast, host Seema Alexander sits down with Matt Griffiths, VP of AI and Data at Stanley Black & Decker, to explore the current and future impact of AI on enterprise. Matt shares his journey from working with data on shop floors …

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Take AI Seriously or Risk Being Left Behind with Jesse Alton, CEO of Virgent AI 1:33:30

2M ago1:33:30

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📌Make sure to check out Virgent.ai https://virgent.ai/ In the inaugural episode of the AI CEO Podcast, host Seema Alexander, co-founder and President of Vigent AI, speaks with Jesse Alton, CEO and partner at Virgent. We discuss the transformative role of AI in business, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy for leadership and employees, the nee…

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Startups, AI & Big Bets with Adam Phillips (Techstars) 1:05:47

5M ago1:05:47

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In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' business podcast, host Seema Alexander interviews Adam Phillips, Managing Director at Techstars. They discuss the realities of seeking venture capital, building relationships with VCs, and the journey of transitioning from being a lawyer to a startup founder and eventually a key player at Techstars.…

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Behind the Pitch: VC Insights All Early Founders Should Know 56:42

5M ago56:42

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In this episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth business podcast, host Seema Alexander speaks with Haley Bryant, Principal of Hustle Fund. The conversation explores the dynamics of venture capital, strategies for scaling startups, and what it takes to achieve growth in competitive markets. Haley shares insights from her journey as an operator and i…

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Building Purpose Driven Startups That Scale & Impact the World with Marc Steren 53:53

7M ago53:53

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In this episode, Seema interviews Marc Steren, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of University Startups. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of adopting emerging technologies before consumer readiness, emphasizing the need to get consumers to buy into a vision while solving immediate problems. Mark shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with a fail…

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How Founders Are Building AI Products Today with Marcus Finley 1:18:04

8M ago1:18:04

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📌Make sure to check out FinDigital https://www.builtbyfin.com/ In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' business podcast host Seema Alexander speaks with Marcus Finley, CEO of FinDigital, about the transformative potential of AI. They discuss strategies for leveraging AI in startup innovation, to enhance team capabilities, and create impa…

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A Bootstrapped SaaS Journey To 1.3 Million Users with the CEO of Upace, Rachel Koretsky 58:06

8M ago58:06

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📌Make sure to check out UPACE https://rachel-koretsky.squarespace.com/ In this episode of 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI and co-chair DC Startup Week, explores the entrepreneurial journey of Rachel Koretsky, the CEO of UpACE and co-chair of DC Startup Week. Rachel shares insights on how she grew her startu…

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Special Episode: VeeCon Recap - Insights form Top Entrepreneurs in the World 1:07:20

8M ago1:07:20

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In this special episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, host Seema Alexander recaps her transformative experience attending VeeCon 2024, a conference hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk. Seema shares her businewss insights and memorable moments from the event, which featured a diverse lineup of speakers including entrepreneurs, technologists, and en…

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Building a Fast Casual Empire with the RASA Founders 1:08:58

8M ago1:08:58

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📌Make sure to check out Rasa (Indi via https://www.rasa.co/ In this episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, host Seema Alexander interviews Sahil and Rahul, co-founders of Rasa, a fast-casual Indian restaurant chain. They delve into their transition from corporate careers to entrepreneurship, fueled by their immigrant backgrounds and famil…

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How to Grow a Services Company to INC. 5000 with Jubee Vilceus 57:11

9M ago57:11

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📌Make sure to check out Yellowtail Tech https://yellowtail.tech/ In this episode of the FSG podcast, you'll dive into an insightful conversation with Jubee Leroy Vilceus, CEO of Yellowtail Tech, as he shares his journey of transforming a brick-and-mortar business into a thriving online platform. From overcoming imposter syndrome to redefining the c…

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Building Social Impact Companies to Scale with Wa'il Ashshowwaf 59:47

9M ago59:47

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📌Check out Wa’il’s justice start-up Reyets out here: https://www.reyets.com/ 👉 In this episode In this episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, host Seema Alexander converses with Wa'il Ashshowwaf, a seasoned entrepreneur and ecosystem builder. The discussion revolves around the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of early customer acqu…

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Building to a $50 Million Valuation with Mariam Nusrat 54:56

9M ago54:56

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📌Make sure to check out Breshna.io at https://breshna.io/ Mariam Nasrat on Breshna.io's Explosive Growth and Strategic Focus In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' podcast, Seema interviews Mariam Nusrat, CEO of Breshna.io, continuing their conversation from a year ago. Mariam shares key insights behind Breshna’s journey, transitioning f…

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Leverage AI in Your Business or Risk Becoming Obsolete With Jesse Alton, CEO Virgent AI 2:35:38

10M ago2:35:38

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Leverage AI In Your Business or Risk Becoming Obsolete w/ Jesse Alton of Virgent AI 📌Make sure to check out Virgent.ai https://virgent.ai/ In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' podcast, host Seema Alexander and her co-founder and CEO of Virgent AI, Jesse Alton, explore the transformative power of AI in entrepreneurship and various indus…

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Insider Tips from a Shark Tank Casting Director Brandon Andrews 1:03:53

10M ago1:03:53

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In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' podcast, host Seema Alexander is joined by Brandon Andrews, co-founder of Gauge.ai, Chief Product Officer; CEO, The Inexorable; and a Shark Tank casting director. 📌Gauge AI is a software + service platform that conducts mobile focus groups and market research with tastemakers and experts in key comm…

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How to Build Brands to Disrupt Markets with Maha Abouelenein 47:23

10M ago47:23

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📌Check out’s Maha’s upcoming book release “7 Rules of Self-Reliance”. Pre-order her book on Amazon today. In this opening episode for Season 2, host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI, talks with Maha Abouelenein, CEO and founder of Digital & Savvy about how to build brands to disrupt markets and all things in between. Maha shares her journey…

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From Pilot to Autonomous Drones CEO: Growing an Emerging Tech Company with Pramod Raheja 53:01

1+ y ago53:01

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📌Today’s guest on the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast is founder Pramod Raheja. Pramod is a trained pilot who now operates the emerging tech company Airgility, which produces autonomous drones. In this insightful episode, we cover the important lessons Pramod took from his earlier aviation career into the world of entrepreneurship and what it take…

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How to Prepare Your Business for Growth in the Midst of the AI Revolution 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

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Listen in to a recent talk I did on How to Prepare Your Business for Growth in the Midst of the AI Revolution. Get ready to catapult your business into a future defined by artificial intelligence in this foundational workshop led by Seema Alexander, Founder of the Disruptive CEO Advisory, the creator of the UNIQUE Method™. This is an invitation to …

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Redefining Wellness: The Rise of the Lifestyle Brand 'UnDiet Yourself’ 43:59

2y ago43:59

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This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Lizzie Ens, an embodiment of determination and resilience that beautifully contrasts with her humble Amish origins. She is the trailblazing founder of 'UnDiet Yourself', a significant challenger in the health and wellness industry. As a board-certified nutritionist and personal trainer, Lizzie's compre…

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Growing A Disruptive Brand In An Emerging Industry - A Fintech Pioneer's Journey To Exit 42:42

2y ago42:42

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Fintech pioneer and seasoned entrepreneur Aditya Kurjekar shares his insights on building a successful business, emphasising the importance of a support system; making use of mentors, wherever you can find them; and having the courage to take calculated risk. Aditya makes the case that it’s not necessary to leave your large company to pursue entrep…

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Journey of A 4x Serial Internet Marketer, Exits, Pivots & More 57:41

2y ago57:41

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“Everything is figureoutable. Trust that you can figure it out” Whatever business you have today is going to look different in six months, in a year. Get creative.” Heidi DeCoux is a serial entrepreneur who’s built four businesses with 50%+ profit margins, sold 3 of them, including a 7-figure exit, and has appeared in magazines and websites like Fo…

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The CEO’s Journey of Creating Disruptive Technology [For Space] 42:02

2y ago42:02

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“There is an infinite amount of stuff we don't know about space. There is an infinite amount of things we have not and never will actually explore.“ Eric Ingram is a trailblazing entrepreneur with extensive experience in the space industry. As the founder and CEO of Scout Space, a company focused on developing groundbreaking orbital products and se…

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FROM SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR TO BUILDING AN ACCIDENTAL PR EMPIRE 50:14

2y ago50:14

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“Knowing what you want and who your audience is and how you're going to get to them... is key to growth" If you are a serial entrepreneur working together your legacy business, this is a fun podcast episode for you. Christina Daves is a world renown publicity strategist and the founder of PR for Anyone® where she shows people how to generate free e…

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From Zero to $10 Million: Building a WINNING eCommerce ANTI-Agency with Nirav Sheth 55:23

2y ago55:23

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“A lot of times as a founder you don’t want to make any mistakes. You’re too scared. But when you can't act as a beginner or even try things out, you're never gonna make it.” For Nirav Sheth, success was never inevitable. Through hard work, dedication and a twist of fate, Nirav managed to turn his web design and development business into a thriving…

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The Real Story Behind Todd Herman: What it Takes to Be The Best in the World (Interview) 1:07:17

2y ago1:07:17

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In today's episode, we have the incomparable Todd Herman--a serial entrepreneur, the best performance coach in the world, author, speaker and overall family man! Todd Herman has been working with the highest achievers in sports and business for over two decades. He is the creator of the multi-award-winning Leadership & Skills Development Program, 9…

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Behind The Scenes With Mariam Nusrat Building Breshna - The The Canva For Gaming 57:58

2y ago57:58

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On today's episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, we have one of my favorite female founders on, Mariam Nusrat a US-based Pakistani entrepreneur who is the founder of GRID, a tech startup unleashing the power of video games for social change. Their platform Breshna.io, empowers users to create, share and monetize their own educational vid…

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Building Memberships & Micro Empires: The 8-Figure Story of Ryan Lee 1:04:47

2y ago1:04:47

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On today's episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, we have a very special guest, Ryan Lee, who is known as the world's leading "lifestyle business entrepreneur." Ryan has built five 7-figure and two 8-figure businesses, and he has coached over 100,000 successful students. In this episode, Ryan shares his unfiltered and raw story about how …

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Welcome to the From Spaghetti to Growth Podcast with Host Seema Alexander 7:39

2y ago7:39

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As the 1% of crazy in this world —(A.K.A. passionate entrepreneurs, builders, experts and disruptors) —the process from moving from the throwing spaghetti against the wall phase of business to finding what sticks is not always easy, yet one of the most pivotal moments in an entrepreneurial journey. As a business growth strategist and creator of the…

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29: How to Create Confidence, Clients and Cash with Rachel Luna 38:57

8y ago38:57

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Rachel Luna is a best-selling author, international speaker and elite business coach. A former US Marine, this 4 foot 11 inch firecracker has a reputation for inspiring confident action and helping her clients double, triple and quadruple their income. If you're stuck in a rut and want to increase your income and your confidence so you can get you …

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The Ask: A Step by Step Process of Getting Anything You Want with Laura Fredericks 36:40

8y ago36:40

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As an attorney-turned-philanthropic advisor, LAURA FREDRICKS knows how to ASK. She has enjoyed a lengthy and successful career in industries best known for making high profile, multi-million dollar A$KS – law and philanthropy – and is the first to merge strategies from both professional sectors into a mainstream practice known as THE ASK©. This new…

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27: How a Morning Ritual Could Change Your Life with Hal Elrod 29:51

8y ago29:51

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"Hal Elrod is living proof that all of us are capable of creating miracles in our own lives. His inspirational message, loaded with examples of Hal's never-say-die attitude and winning strategies, will empower anyone to make the most of his or her life." --Bud Gardner, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul Hal got his start inspiring and en…

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26: Get Off Your Butt, Face Your Fears, and Create a Life You Love 36:40

8y ago36:40

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When Sean was born doctors predicted he would not survive past birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile. Despite these challenges, he's taken a stand for a quality of life that has reached millions of people around the world, including Sir Richard Branson, President Clinton, and his …

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25: Don't Die With Your Music Still In You with Serena Dyer 46:33

8y ago46:33

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Serena Dyer has co-authored a book with her father, Dr. Wayne Dyer, titled Don’t Die With Your Music Still In You about her experience growing up with spiritual parents. The book is a daughter’s response to her father’s wisdom and provides readers a glimpse into what life was like growing up with seven brothers and sisters -- and Dr. Wayne Dyer as …

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24: From Corporate to Dried Fruits with Noha Waibsnaider 39:06

8y ago39:06

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Noha Waibsnaider is a leading food entrepreneur and change maker in the healthy, real food movement. After graduating from Columbia Business School, she worked at Unilever and learned about the preservatives, chemicals, and processing that fills most of our foods. Originally from Israel, Noha grew up on a diet of mostly unprocessed foods and snacki…

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23: The Real Deal with Hypnosis with Amy Arvary 33:12

8y ago33:12

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After 24 years in the Professional Beauty Industry Amy Arvary experienced a significant life change. This change left her unable to continue life as she had planned. At her darkest point Amy discovered the Law of Attraction began a daily practice of mindfulness. Her practice led to hypnosis and she acquired a Masters Certification in Clinical Hypno…

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22: From Product Concept to 7 Figures with Jen Groover 37:12

8y ago37:12

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Jen Groover is a serial entrepreneur who's gone from guest-hosting spots on QVC to inking deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights. Her success began with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, and has evolved into an entire lifestyle brand, which can now be found at several prominent retailers. S…

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21: The Wellness Business Smackdown with Jovanka Ciares 39:44

8y ago39:44

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Jovanka Ciares is a former entertainment executive turned Wellness expert, detox specialist, nutrition educator and author. She is the creator of the Wellness Smackdown™, a proprietary detox and weight loss program for natural weight loss, which was featured on the first season of ABC’s “My Diet Is Better Than Yours”. [00 : 33] - She studied nutrit…

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20: Building a Restaurant & Cafe with Elisa Marshall 30:47

8y ago30:47

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Elisa Marshall is the Founding Partner of Maman--a french-inspired bakery and café in SoHo, New York City and Toronoto, [01 : 22] -Maman serves locally sourced, family-inspired dishes and baked goods, both savory and sweet, from the South of France and North America. In this collaboration, Elisa manages the design and packaging, handles front of ho…

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19: Creating a Global Tea Empire with John Paul Lee 38:57

8+ y ago38:57

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John Paul Lee is the CEO of Tavalon Tea, founded in 2005. He left a career as a management consultant to pursue his dream of entering the world of entrepreneurship---and entering the world of tea. John found a void in the tea market and took upon himself the task of revitalizing the image of tea by making it more accessible to the masses and creati…

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18: Learn How to Become Self-Made with Nely Galan 32:38

8+ y ago32:38

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Nely Galan is a Latina media mogul, author, teacher, entrepreneur, speaker, Emmy Award-winning producer, and savvy influencer. She is a quintessential maker and an advocate for gender parity. As a Cuban immigrant, Nely worked her way to the top as president of Telemundo’s entertainment division, producing over 700 episodes for TV in English and Spa…

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17: Founder Shares How He Built the Uggs Empire with $500 with Brian Smith 35:46

8+ y ago35:46

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In this episode we have Brian Smith, founder of the UGG Australia brand. Graduating in 1978 as a chartered accountant in Australia, Brian came to America looking for the next big opportunity to bring back to Australia. While studying at the UCLA Graduate School of Management he noticed there was no sheep skin footwear in the U.S. With only $500 in …

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16: Is Your Small Business Legally Prepared? with Gena Shingle Jaffe 34:32

8+ y ago34:32

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“When you leave corporate you have to be careful that you don’t bring the lifestyle you used to lead into the lifestyle you are about to lead. There is hustle, grit and reinvestment. If you keep spending money like you did before you will run out of it.” Gena was working in a law firm in New York City and making good money, but she was unhappy. She…

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15: 5 Amazing Planning Strategies to Start Off 2017 19:22

8+ y ago19:22

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Today we are talking about planning for 2017. We want to share with you five key steps that will really help you plan 2017. These are things we collectively do ourselves that have worked for us. Review (audit) the year. You really want to see what has worked for you this year. Is it the projects or partnerships or just a clarity in your message? Th…

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14: Running in Heels Successfully with Jenny Powers 30:45

8+ y ago30:45

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Jenny Power’s background is in special events, marketing and PR. She used to work in the non-profit sector raising millions of dollars for worthy causes but working mostly by herself. She didn’t have anyone to bounce ideas off of so she started going to networking events. That’s when she noticed two types of people at these events, neither of which…

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13: Reframe: Shift the Way You Work, Innovate, and Think with Mona Patel 37:49

8+ y ago37:49

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On this episode we are so excited to welcome Mona Patel, a dynamic and engaging entrepreneur with 17 years experience convincing leaders of some of the world’s biggest brands to understand value and optimize their customer’s experiences. Mona didn’t have a business plan when she jumped, she just followed her gut. She didn’t believe in herself and t…

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12: How Self Love Leads to Success with Nitika Chopra 29:34

8+ y ago29:34

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In this episode we are talking to a talk show host, wellness and beauty expert and one of my good dear friends Nitikia Chopra. Nitika Chopra is a certified life coach, wellness entrepreneur, go to resource for young women around the world and motivational lifestyle guru. Nitika’s on a mission to inspire radical self-love. We all want to get to the …

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11: Branding to Partnerships: The Recipe to Success 41:30

8+ y ago41:30

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In this episode we have Sybil Amuti. Sybil is an executive brand strategist, podcast producer and cohost, philanthropist, coach, wife, and mother. Sybil is also a cohost of the Great Girlfriends show, a podcast conversation series created to connect women with daily tips and solutions for living a passionate every-day life and building thriving bus…

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10: Identifying Your Ideal Client to Accelerate Your Business with Seema Alexander & Kelly Lynn Adams 40:20

8+ y ago40:20

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To niche or not to niche is a major question. People think they have to niche and niche and get sales in the door but it’s a process. Entrepreneurship is a journey and we learn as we go. When you start a business and you may know exactly what you want to do you still need to validate your business idea and you still need to talk to your ideal clien…

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