Best TRIBULATIONS 2 SUCCESS Podcasts (2025)

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From Government Leadership to Entrepreneurial Vision: Jeira Belen Ortiz’s Journey 21:08

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jeira Belen Ortiz, the founder and managing member of JBO Strategic Services LLC. Jeira shares her inspiring journey from working in executive leadership roles for the government of Puerto Rico to launching her own consulting firm. With a strong background in policy developme…

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From 12 Businesses to Finbus Group: Gene DiPalma’s Entrepreneurial Legacy 16:42

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Gene DiPalma, founder of Finbus Group, a firm specializing in accounting and operational business consulting for small businesses. Gene shares his extensive experience as an entrepreneur since 1969, having owned 12 diverse businesses, and how his v…

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Redefining Luxury Camping with Bobby Marsden of Glamptuary 19:01

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Bobby Marsden, the visionary founder of Glamptuary, a luxury glamping experience that redefines outdoor hospitality. Bobby shares the inspiring journey of how Glamptuary was born from her passion for nature and her desire to create a unique, high-end camping experience that …

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Scaling Creative Cat: Dustin Keeslar’s Journey from Agency to AI-Driven Growth 23:33

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the journey of Dustin Keeslar, the visionary founder of Creative Cat, a bold and unconventional creative agency specializing in brand storytelling, design, and high-conversion strategies. Dustin shares how he transitioned from working at an agency to building his own business, em…

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From Ideation to Paying Customers: Tova Feldheim on Building York Effect 21:43

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Tova Feldheim, the founder and CEO of York Effect, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to empowering executives and organizations to create meaningful, measurable impact through strategy, leadership development, and cultural transformation. Tova shares her journey of over 2…

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From Seed to Series A: The Recruiter Who Became Startups’ Secret Weapon 24:12

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Hana Wimberly, founder of Snatch UP, a San Francisco-based recruitment firm revolutionizing startup hiring. With a master's in organizational behavior and over a decade of experience, Hana shares how she’s helped power 1,000+ startups and contributed to 50+ IPOs by bridging the…

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Healing Leadership: Jared Haslam on Mental Fitness in the Workplace 23:24

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Jared Haslam, co-founder of the Kintsugi Institute, to explore the intersection of mental health and corporate leadership. Jared shares his journey from spending 18 years in the automotive industry to co-founding Kintsugi Institute with his spouse, a marriage and family therapist. To…

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From Startup to Scale: Stephen Lavergne’s Insights on HR Strategy 22:11

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Stephen Lavergne, CEO and co-founder of Meraki People Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, Stephen shares how his company is revolutionizing HR consulting by focusing on employee engagement, diversity, and…

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Mark Graham’s ASK Methodology: A Data-Driven Path to Growth 18:34

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In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Mark Graham, President and CEO of The Performance Coach Biz, to explore his journey as an entrepreneur and his mission to transform small businesses into champions. Mark shares his unique blend of experience as a college baseball All-American, certified professional business c…

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From Foster Care to Digital Marketing: The Inspiring Story of Market Magnetics 17:05

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the inspiring journey of David Zybin, founder of Market Magnetics Media Group. David shares how his agency was born out of a mission to empower small businesses often overlooked by larger firms, while also creating opportunities for youth aging out of foster care. With ove…

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Empowering Healthcare Providers with AI: The Trelth Story 21:33

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Karan Patel, the visionary founder of Trelth Solutions, a company revolutionizing medical billing and revenue cycle management through AI-driven solutions. Karan shares his inspiration for launching Trelth, highlighting the significant revenue losses healthc…

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Building the Future of Marketing with Douglas Gotay and Cubic Squared 23:36

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In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jane Carnacion sits down with Douglas Gotay, Co-Founder and Chief of AI at Cubic Squared. With over 20 years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, particularly in cybersecurity, Doug shares the inspiring story behind Cubic Squared, a pioneering company revolutionizing growth marketing for cybersecurity …

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Building High-Performing Teams with Estela Hernández Jiménez 28:24

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Estela Hernández Jiménez, the founder and CEO of Elevar Leadership, to explore her journey from corporate leadership to building a purpose-driven consultancy focused on DEI and leadership development. Estela shares how her 15 years of experience in leadership, diversity, equity, a…

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Turning Vision into Action with LuAnn Buechler 19:20

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with LuAnn Buechler, the visionary behind PMC Events and Coaching, to explore her journey from corporate event planning to becoming a transformational business coach. With over two decades of experience, LuAnn shares how she helps entrepreneurs and corporate leaders ignite their purpose a…

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From HR to Leadership: Shera Haliczer’s Path to Empowering Workplaces 25:01

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Shera Haliczer, founder and principal of Engage 3P, to explore her journey in transforming workplaces through people-centric solutions. With over 20 years of expertise in leadership, development, and operations, Shera shares how her consultancy empowers startups and mid-sized orga…

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Ep. 154 JD Shinn - Foundation to Fruitfulness! 1:00:27

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JD Shinn and I did 3 podcasts together in one day. It was awesome and this was the first of the 3! 👍 In this podcast, JD and I talk about his personal podcast, “Christianese with JD Shinn”! If you want to have a conversation on what it means to be a Christ follower, this podcast is for you! Labeling yourself as a Christian does not save you, UNLESS…

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Beyond the Hustle: How to Build a Business Aligned with Your Soul 29:00

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Gina DiStefano, President of DiStefano Group, to explore her transformative journey from corporate life to building a performance coaching firm that helps professionals unlock their full potential. Gina shares her powerful story of self-discovery—how she left a Fortune 500 career to …

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From Failure to 100K Impact: The Mercy Consulting Growth Story 22:06

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, Jean-Marc Mercy, founder and managing director of Mercy Consulting Group, shares his journey of empowering West African businesses through strategic talent solutions. Jean-Marc discusses how his company bridges critical gaps in talent acquisition, leadership development, and team engageme…

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Niche Domination: How Events & Vendor Alliances Replace Cold Outreach 20:37

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Lane Rizzardini, founder of Sleep Apnea Leads, a niche marketing agency helping dental sleep clinics attract patients through AI-driven lead gen and conversion systems. Lane shares how a serendipitous referral from a home organizer client led him to discover the untapped $7B …

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Scaling Brands with Automation: Angelo Austin’s Journey with Austin Media Group 24:41

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Angelo Austin, the founder and CEO of Austin Media Group, a full-service marketing and branding agency that helps businesses amplify their presence through strategic branding, visual storytelling, and innovative media solutions. Angelo shares his entrepreneurial journey, from running…

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From Fractional CMO to AI CEO: Dave Makin’s Unconventional Startup Journey 18:07

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Dave Makin, Co-Founder & CEO of Ex Machina AI Solutions, to explore his innovative AI-driven platform designed to serve as an "artificial boardroom" for businesses. Dave shares how his background in marketing and fractional CMO work led him to develop Olympus OS—a system that combine…

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Workflow Before Technology: Larry Bailey’s Blueprint for Mortgage Efficiency 22:52

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Larry Bailey, founder and CEO of Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Larry shares his journey of identifying a critical gap in the industry: the lack of workflow optimization before implementing technology. He discusses how Mortg…

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Empowering Women Through Career and Life Transformations with Chikara Kennedy 19:19

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Chikara Kennedy, founder of Chikara Power Coaching & Consulting. Chikara shares her inspiring journey from a decorated U.S. Air Force officer and HR leader at top companies like Meta to becoming a transformational coach empowering professional women through career transitions a…

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From Corporate to Coaching: Tanner O’Brien’s Entrepreneurial Journey 16:14

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tanner O’Brien, Senior Partner and Co-Owner of ActionCOACH of Central Texas. Tanner shares his unique journey from mechanical engineering and psychology to becoming a business coach, blending his technical expertise with a passion for helping entrepreneurs scale their businesse…

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Building Cultural Intelligence: The UNTOLD Story with Alana Cheeks-Lomax and Gary Johnson 22:40

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Alana Cheeks-Lomax and Gary Johnson, the co-founders of UNTOLD, a culture and community strategy consultancy based in Los Angeles. Alana and Gary share their inspiring journey of building UNTOLD, a company dedicated to helping brands authentically connect with Black and multicu…

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From Sales Pro to Performance Coach: Jordan Benjamin’s Journey 20:03

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Jordan Benjamin, founder of My Core OS, to explore his journey from sales professional to mindset and performance coach. Jordan shares how his experiences in startups and tech sales inspired him to create My Core OS, a platform dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve pe…

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Optimizing Revenue Ops and Events: A Marketing Evolution 23:01

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In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Karen Steele, the visionary behind Steele Alloy, to explore how focusing on core strengths and embracing innovation have driven the company’s success. Karen shares her experience working closely with Steve Jobs and how his emphasis on the power of saying no shaped her approach…

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Beyond Spirits: Expanding Horizons with Susan Mooney 43:08

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, Susan Mooney, founder of Spirits Consulting Group, shares her insights on scaling a consulting business in the fast-evolving beverage industry. With 15 years of experience, Susan discusses how she maintains alignment with her company's vision while empowering her team, and reveals how she'…

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Scaling Smart: Delegation, Pricing & Funnels with Mads Singers 18:30

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In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with seasoned management consultant and entrepreneur Mads Singers to explore how smart delegation, strategic pricing, and scalable funnels have fueled his success across multiple businesses. Mads opens up about his approach to balancing coaching, SaaS product management, and speaki…

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Unlocking Potential with MaLinda Perry: A Strengths-Based Journey 26:41

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with MaLinda Perry, the founder of MaLinda Perry Consulting, LLC, to explore her inspiring journey from a 20-year career in the design industry to becoming a renowned strengths-based coach. MaLinda shares how a personal turning point—her son’s life-changing accident—led her to discover…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Paid to Breathe Method 25:07

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Brian Limis, founder of Paid to Breathe, to explore his journey in empowering professionals and teams to align their work with their unique strengths. Brian shares how his early experiences in political organizing and Fortune 500 coaching led him to create a transformative approac…

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Maximizing Business Value with XCXO 23:50

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Daniel Paulson, founder of XCXO, to explore the world of fractional leadership and its impact on businesses. Daniel shares his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, highlighting how his experience led him to identify the growing need for fractional executives in today’s…

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Building a Power Washing Empire: Kurt White’s Story with Hunter Hub 19:10

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Kurt White, the owner of Hunter Hub, a premier professional power washing company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Kurt shares his journey from working in the refrigeration and transportation industry for over two decades to taking the leap into entrepreneurship by becoming the first franch…

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Building Business Resilience with John Mann 19:24

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with John Mann, the visionary founder of White Rock Strategies, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through fractional CFO services, business strategy, and executive coaching. John shares his unique journey from a 17-year career in ministry to becoming an entrepr…

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Breaking Barriers: Melissa Rae Mentele’s Fight for Cannabis Legalization 19:13

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Melissa Rae Mentele, the Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder at 605 Cannabis, LLC, a pioneering medical cannabis company based in South Dakota. Melissa shares her incredible journey from being a nurse to becoming a key advocate for cannabis legalization in her home state. She delves…

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Making Agile Joyful: Shiv Panjwani’s Vision for Modern Teamwork 16:33

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Shiv Panjwani, co-founder and CEO of Agilow, a transformative platform revolutionizing team management through voice-driven AI and agile coaching. Shiv shares his journey from aerospace engineering at Collins Aerospace to becoming a James R. Schwartz Entrepreneurial Fellow at C…

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Making Mondays Magical: How One Founder Is Rewriting Workplace Culture 17:57

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Kapil Patel, founder of Inspiring Happiness at Work, a consultancy dedicated to transforming workplace culture through emotional well-being and engagement. A former IT professional who turned his own struggle with workplace dissatisfaction into a mission, Kapil shares how hi…

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LinkedIn’s Secret Weapon: How Propel Growth Warms Leads Before Outreach 27:21

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Candyce Edelen, founder and CEO of Propel Growth, a revenue acceleration consultancy helping B2B companies align sales and marketing strategies. A serial entrepreneur with 5 ventures under her belt—including a fintech company that landed on Deloitte’s Fast 50 list—Candyce sh…

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The Art of Influence & Strategic Leadership with B. Kim Barnes 23:59

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with B. Kim Barnes, CEO of Barnes & Conti Associates, a leadership development and organizational consulting firm with over 40 years of experience working with Fortune 1000 companies and global enterprises. Kim shares the origins of her company, the importance of strategic partnerships, a…

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Why Your First Hire Should Be Administrative (Before You Think You Need It 20:24

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Tara Payne, CEO of Mavens Meet, a boutique leadership development and coaching consultancy that connects CEOs with top-tier support professionals. Tara shares her entrepreneurial journey—from launching her first business during the pandemic to winning a pitch competition that transfo…

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Herstel Health Fixes What Modern Medicine Ignores 37:28

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, Aaron Cerrone, co-founder of Herstel Health, shares his journey from martial arts instructor to holistic wellness entrepreneur. He discusses how merging metabolic and mental health creates lasting transformation, why most chronic diseases stem from poor gut health, and the dangers of modern m…

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Why Most Family Businesses Fail at Succession (And How to Fix It 23:27

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Steve and Melissa Fultz, co-founders of The Fultz Group, a consultancy dedicated to helping family businesses navigate succession planning and operational transformation. The couple shares their unique journey—Melissa’s corporate background in healthcare automation and Ste…

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The 50% Close Rate Secret: Consultancy Growth Through Strategic Empathy 25:48

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Garry Lee, founder of Thirty Three Percent, a UK-based consultancy specializing in operational efficiency and strategic growth for first-time founders and service-based businesses. Garry shares his journey from leading a tech company through rapid scaling (8M to 15M in 5 year…

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AI Can’t Teach This: The Irreplaceable Human Side of Leadership 22:04

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Colleen DelVecchio, founder and principal of Maxady LLC, a leadership development firm transforming workplace cultures through trust-based coaching and team performance strategies. Colleen shares her journey from recognizing the critical gap in managerial training—where hi…

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From Corporate to Venture Studio: The RevAnd Story 24:53

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Chris Ewing, the visionary founder of Rev&, a multifaceted venture that accelerates commercialization for startups through a unique trifecta of services: a venture studio, a cost-effective agency, and Community Beta—a collaborative platform for entrepreneurial ecosystems. Chr…

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Building Equitable Workplaces with Northstar Network 18:50

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Ken Daniel Jr., the visionary founder and CEO of Northstar Network, a boutique consulting agency specializing in talent strategy, DEIB, and organizational transformation. Ken shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Detroit as a first-generation college student to clim…

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The Dashboard of Human Behavior: Decoding Psychological Triggers in PR 23:15

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Elizabeth Edwards, founder and CEO of Volume PR, an award-winning communications agency that bridges behavioral science with strategic messaging. With 24 years of experience and a background working with NASA contractors and Ogilvy PR, Elizabeth reveals how she's pioneering "…

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Boots-on-the-Ground Growth: Why Alison Chooses Handshakes Over Hashtag 25:22

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Alison Mullins, founder and CEO of Rep Methods LLC, a sales training firm revolutionizing workforce development in male-dominated industries like construction and building materials. Alison shares her 20+ year journey from mastering commission-based sales to launching her …

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Why Your Brand Promise is Failing—And How to Fix It 30:15

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Victoria Dials, founder and principal consultant of Opex Advantage, a firm bridging the gap between operational excellence and customer experience. Victoria shares her journey from recognizing how misaligned brand promises erode customer trust to building a "practical prof…

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AI & Web Design: How Edward Simberg Builds Websites That Convert 22:35

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Edward Simberg, founder of Engagely, a full-service agency specializing in high-converting websites and AI-powered marketing for high-ticket service businesses. Edward shares his journey from sales roles to entrepreneurship, emphasizing his passion for blending cutting-edge A…