UnderDog
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsIn this podcast you’ll be inspired as you hear real stories, hustle and journeys of people who have overcome challenges to succeed against all odds as an underdog. Your host Pamela Bardhi will pull back the curtains to reveal how you too can overcome ANY obstacle to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.
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From High School Dropout to United States Marine, Coach & International Keynote Speaker, Tony Taylor Shares His Transformational Journey of Resilience & Rising to Leadership
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBTony Taylor is a Jack of all Trades. He has served as US Marine, worked as a Fire Captain with the Department of Defense and as Corporate Executive. And now, a highly requested Keynote Speaker. His leadership seminars mirror the many lessons Tony has garnered during his life’s endeavors. He teaches leading with compassion and obtaining set goals without compromising other people. And as a speaker and leading authority on overcoming adversity and authentic leadership for audiences as large as...
From Juvenile Probation to 7 Figure Serial Entrepreneur, Sales Coach & Author, Anthony Eisenman Shares His Transformational Journey of Becoming an Iconic Entrepreneur & How to Dominate Sales in Any Industry to Rise to the Top
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAs a top 1% sales authority, Anthony is the leading Enterprise Sales Expert, working with major organizations like Sprint, MasterCard, Starbucks, Bed Bath & Beyond, PETCO, BJs Restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen, US Bank, Safeway/Albertsons, Intel, Cisco, and Starwood Hotels. With over 20 years of business development experience, Anthony now helps people succeed by learning the enterprise sales process so they too can sell to big corporations and create generational wealth without having t...
From a Christmas Light Install Company Startup in High School to 7 Figure Serial Entrepreneur & World Renowned Business Coach, Dom Rubino Shares His Unique Journey of Entrepreneurship & Building Empires
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBA Business Coach, Business Owner, and Podcaster at ProfitToolBelt.com. That is Dominic Rubino. He started, bought, and sold a number of businesses now. In this episode, Dom shared how he started by installing Christmas lights in High school to a 7-figure Serial Entrepreneur. While some people like to tinker with cars, he likes to do the same with companies. He's educated in a number of proven systems for business improvement- because coaching is NOT 1 size fits all. He's also an active membe...
From Welfare to Wealth, Chrysta Shares Her Unstoppable Journey of Becoming an International Keynote Speaker, Author of Beautiful Badass & Fearless Leader
September 26, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBChrysta Bairre is a dynamic keynote speaker helping women create balance, advocate for themselves, overcome Impostor Syndrome, and find fulfillment in work and life. She is the author of the book, Beautiful Badass: How To Believe In Yourself Against The Odds, published in 2019. Chrysta has over 6 years of experience organizing and planning events for various professional associations and groups, as well as running her own women's group. Chrysta is the founder and CEO of She Goes High, a 1,10...
From A Dollar to His Name to Thriving Through Trauma, Kofi Thompson Shares His Inspirational Underdog Journey of Perseverance, Faith & Finding Life Purpose
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBKofi Thompson works together with individuals and business owners to optimize their money and achieve financial freedom through proven strategies he learned, honed, and developed as a Financial Advisor. In his early 20’s he taught himself mechanics and helped run non-profit mentoring kids and teaching them how to build bikes, and then got into powerlifting and took a swing at breaking the dead-lifting state record of 500lbs. Seeing first hand the effects of not properly tending finances can ...
From Trading Stocks in 6th Grade to Expert Financial Planner & World-Class Life Coach, Misty Lynch Shares Her Remarkable Modern Money Secrets of Going From Scarcity Mindset to Abundance in Every Area of Life
September 19, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBNamed as one of the top 100 Financial Advisors in the US by Investopedia in 2020, Misty Lynch is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Life Coach. Misty is passionate in her commitment to helping her clients handle their finances and lives with confidence. Misty hosts the weekly podcast Demystifying Money. She is also a resource for various media outlets including The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, CNBC, CNN, Investopedia, Real Simple, and Student Loan Hero. In this episode, she shared...
From Work Exploitation & Comedian to Ph.D, Author & International Expert in Cyber Security, Gerald Shares His Unique Life Journey in Pursuit of His Passion
September 16, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBGerald Auger, a Cyber Advisor, Speaker, Educator, and Author who is passionate about Cybersecurity. He shares, promotes, and curates cybersecurity resources to make it easy for people to make and take a cybersecurity career further, faster, and deliver peace of mind and empower leadership to confidently execute business safely. In this episode, Gerald shares his unique life journey in pursuit of his passion which includes being a comedian and eventually leading him to the cybersecurity world...
From Dying & Coming Back to Life to Iconic Emmy- Nominated TV & Event Director, Bill Dolan Shares His Powerful Story of Finding His True Life Purpose & Brand Soul of Spirit Media
September 12, 2021 22:37 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBill Dolan is the President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, an Emmy-Nominated TV & Virtual Event Director with over 10,000 Productions, respected Video Producer, Author, and Keynote Speaker. He has produced events for hundreds of thousands, directed broadcasts for millions, and has acted as a consultant for world-class organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In 1999, Bill had a death experience that challenged his worldview and approach to communication and marketing. ...
From Cocaine Addiction to International Speaker, Body Language Expert & World-Class Coach, Holley Shares her Transformational Story of Living from Pain to True Life Purpose
September 09, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHolley Mignosi is recognized as one of the top and renowned "Embodiment Coaches". Holley is a speaking coach, storyteller, and body language expert. She helps speakers, experts, and leaders master the art of hypnotic body language and the neuroscience of charismatic communication so that they can maximize their influence and income on ALL of life's stages. Holley has helped over 250,000 "Embody" their message with passion and dynamic stage presence. She is a former owner of both a top model...
From Humble Beginnings on a Small Canadian Farm Near Montréal to Impacting over 100 Million Lives, Rock Thomas Shares His Story of Becoming a Self-Made Millionaire Devoting His Life to Helping Others Unleash Financial Freedom and Fulfillment
September 05, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBFrom humble beginnings on a farm just off the Island of Montreal, Rock Thomas rose to become a self-made millionaire and one of the top fifty realtors in the world. As seen on Goalcast, Rock Thomas has impacted over 100 million lives. He is the host of the top-rated Rock Your Money, Rock Your Life Podcast, a bestselling author, and motivational speaker with 30 years of experience in personal development and coaching. Rock has studied alongside Tony Robbins, T. Harv Eker, Deepak Chopra, Caro...
From Journalist to Wall Street to $200m Venture Capitalist & Investor, Codie Sanchez Shares Her Inspiring Story of Becoming a Contrarian Thinker & Maximizing Cash Flow
September 02, 2021 16:18 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBCodie Sanchez is a reformed journalist, turned institutional investor to cannabis investor and advisor, to now Founder at Contrarian Thinking and Cofounder of Unconventional Acquisitions. Together with her team, they help people think critically, and cashflow unconventionally while allocating to what we call "sweaty & boring" small businesses. She has worked at the intersection of marketing and money, finding contrarian ways to invest. She’s always balanced her profession with non-profit se...
From Humble Beginnings Facing Adversity to International Entrepreneur, Author and Coach, Cornell Thomas Shares His Story of How the Power of Positivity Transformed His Life
August 29, 2021 22:18 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBCornell Thomas is an International speaker, multiple title author, social entrepreneur, corporate trainer, mindset coach, former basketball coach, player, and trainer. He also runs an Executive Coaching Program for CEOs that focus on EQ, team building, and culture. He aims to help his clients find a way to do what they love every day - "life mapping". As a speaker, Cornell was blessed with the opportunity to speak all over the world sharing my story with others. His goal is to impact as many...
From Chronic Pain to No Boundaries & Boxing Champion, Stephanie Moniuk Shares Her Transformational Story of Battling Crippling Emotions to Crushing Life and Conquering Fear
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBStephanie Moniuk is an Emotional Fitness Coach and her goal is to help women break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and pain! She was inspired to help others after she self-healed from over 20 years of chronic back pain at the age of 23. It was the alchemy of the unlikely combination of pain science, applied behavior science, and competitive boxing that allowed her to explore how she could transmute pain and fear into power. Stephanie currently coaches others on their own path to tr...
From Chronic Pain to No Boundaries & Professional Boxing Champion, Stephanie Moniuk Shares Her Transformational Story of Battling Crippling Emotions to Crushing Life and Conquering Fear
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBStephanie Moniuk is an Emotional Fitness Coach and her goal is to help women break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and pain! She was inspired to help others after she self-healed from over 20 years of chronic back pain at the age of 23. It was the alchemy of the unlikely combination of pain science, applied behavior science, and competitive boxing that allowed her to explore how she could transmute pain and fear into power. Stephanie currently coaches others on their own path to t...
From a Small Dream to 50 Countries Streamed, Thousands of Downloads, 100 Journeys Later, Welcome to the 100th Episode Special Hosted By Pamela Bardhi
August 22, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBUnderDog Podcast has reached its 100th episode - a milestone that no one saw coming. Pamela Bardhi, our Podcast host, expressed her heartfelt thanks to all the countries that tune in to the podcast with more than 11,000 downloads. She is also grateful to all the guests who shared their amazing stories. Pamela also took the opportunity to share her brief life background on how she became the serial entrepreneur and Real Estate mogul that we know now. Our OG Underdog emphasizes the back story ...
From Secret Alcoholic to Sobriety, Gary Miles Reveals His Unique Journey of Struggling with Addiction to Becoming a Successful Attorney Dedicated to a Life of Service
August 19, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBGary Miles is an Attorney, a Success Coach, a Serial Entrepreneur, a Business Builder, Team Leader, Speaker, and a Wellness Advocate. As an attorney, Gary concentrates on litigation in all areas, including transportation law, serious personal injury, family law, and estate disputes. He coaches clients on how to become successful in all areas of their life, nutrition, fitness, wellness, and finances. As a Leadership Coach, Gary develops and cultivates his clients' hearts for service so that t...
From 2X Cancer Survivor to CEO of the COC & Motivatonal Speaker, Mary Jenkins Shares her Heartwarming & Inspirational Underdog Story of Conquering Cancer & Building An International Nonprofit Dedicated to Cancer Patients from Her Hospital Bed.
August 15, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBMary Jenkins is the Founder and CEO of Cancer Option Collaborative. She is also a Cancer Patient Advocate and a Motivational Speaker. She is a 2x Breast cancer survivor who experienced the emotional and financial challenges associated with the world of cancer first-hand. Thus, the CEO was created - to help others succeed on their road to recovery. The Susan G. Komen Foundation celebrated her with the Pat Hughes Award of Inspiration. She was recognized as a Hero for Hope by FUZE Beverage Cor...
From Government 9-5 to 7 Figure Purpose, TedX Speaker & America's Millennial Expert, Gabrielle Shares her Remarkable Journey of How She Stopped Waiting for Permission & Found Her Purpose.
August 12, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBGabrielle has been called "next generation's motivational titans" and is frequently called upon to speak and consult on Millennial motivation and engagements for Fortune 500 Companies, presidential campaigns, and government agencies. She emerges on the scene as the leading Millennial voice after her breakthrough TEDx Talk challenged the notion that Millennials are the Next Greatest Generation. She now utilizes her 11 years of Millennial research to provide high-level solutions to a broad ra...
From Childhood Trauma & Abuse to World Renowned Global Psychic Medium, Author & Spiritual Teacher, Soul Architect Jessenia Shares her Jawdropping Story of Transformation Into the Spirit & Healing World.
August 08, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBJessenia is an established and published author, psychic medium, and worldwide teacher of spiritual development. Her gifts are varied and powerful: she is an Akashic Records guide and past life reader. She has the rare ability to not only read into your past lives but to catalyze profound healing of those lives, as well. The purpose of Jessenia’s process is to bring to you a place of healing, knowing and clarity that unlocks your specific soul’s database. Connect with Jessenia here: Websit...
From Chronic Disease to One of the Top Speakers in Europe, Professor & Best Selling Author, Paul McGee Shares His Unique Journey The SUMO Way
August 05, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHave you heard of the Sumo Guy? Paul McGee, is the proud creator and author of SUMO. Thus, he's called The Sumo Guy. He's a motivational speaker, a performance coach, and a conference facilitator who educates companies on how to survive and thrive in challenging times—dealing with change, developing relationships in the workplace, performing under pressure, and inspiring others as a leader. His SUMO book became one of Capstone's best-selling books. Paul’s work has been recognized and endor...
From 250k in Debt to Multiple 7 Figures in Real Life Trading, Jerremy Newsome Shares His Unique Journey of Purpose and Using Money As a Force For Good to Empower the Planet
August 01, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAuthor of Amazon No.1 best seller Money Grows on Trees, and The Naked Trader. CEO of Real Life Trading, founder of non-profit organization RLT Foundation, Jerremy Newsome is never short of accomplishments and is considered one of the leading global minds on Stock Market education. He is also a philanthropist at heart. Jerremy helps people achieve financial freedom by creating revenue streams via the stock market through his Real Life Trading Brand which has now expanded to Australia and Unit...
From 9/11 Widow to Finding The Light In 9/11, Lisa Luckett Shares Her Remarkable Story of Trauma Being Healed By Love
July 29, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBLisa Luckett is a well-known Executive coach, Best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, inspirational/motivational speaker, TEDx speaker. She is also a proud mother of three. As a 9/11 widow, single mother, and breast cancer survivor, she knows the value of life’s struggles and sees the light or silver lining in every situation. Lisa is a social visionary, an activist for kindness, and an advocate of gaining wisdom by experiencing life head-on. Her mantra “Choose Courage” is the foundation ...
From Startup in Software to 14 Businesses, Matt DeLong Shares His Unique Story of Entrepreneurial Sacrifice & Leading Purpose Through Real Life Trading
July 25, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBMatt DeLong is a lifelong entrepreneur and angel investor with a 20-year track record of launching successful ventures such as CoreCommerce and Sum Effect Software. He coaches, consults and invests in technology startup companies, with a particular focus on SaaS (software as a service) companies. DeLong thrives on building things, having launched 14 startups while serving as an advisor and investor to countless others. He started his first company at age 17 and has gone on to create busines...
From Growing Up In Hong Kong to Serial 7 Figure Entrepreneur, Joe Lau Shares His Remarkable Journey of Success & Purpose of Enhancing Quality of Life
July 22, 2021 14:55 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJoe is a serial entrepreneur. He has founded six companies and sold three of them resulting in multiple seven-figure profits. As a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and quality of life coach, Joe inspires and challenges people to connect with who they truly are so that they can have meaningful relationships and live a healthier and higher-quality lifestyle. Joe’s approach simplifies the process of achieving a harmonic life by focusing on the things that truly matter. He teaches his clients t...
From Top Corporate Attorney in NYC to Forbes List CEO of Empowering Girls Around the World through Etre, Illana Shares Her Inspiring Story of Determination and Shattering Glass Ceilings
July 18, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBRecently named one of the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List, Illana Raia is the founder and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls. Believing that mentors matter as early as middle school, Illana brings girls directly into companies they select to meet female leaders face to face. Illana is a member of the International Space Station U.S. National Lab Education Subcommittee and serves on the National Girls’ Collaborative Champions Board. Illana has authored 60+ art...
From Escaping The Fate of Death to Celebrity Wealth Attorney in Manhattan by 24, Natalie Shares her Gold Success Recipe
July 15, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBNatalie Elisha Goldberg - who often goes by Natalie Elisha Gold is a proud mother, wife, and attorney. Not only these, she is also a best-selling author, a nationwide speaker about women and money, and a fearless cheerleader for her client's success, the founder of Goldberg LLP, and the Podcast Host of The Gold Standard. She has made it her life mission to help people like you protect their hard-earned life savings, property, and their future. Natalie founded Goldberg LLP to bring the power...
From Moving Out at 17 & Hitting Rock Bottom to Military Special Ops & International Cyber Security Expert, Jax Shares The Ultimate Underdog Story of “Failures” & Unstoppable Resilience.
July 11, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBJax Scott is a superwoman. She's a director, Cyber -Tech Blogger, Keynote Speaker, Special Ops Electronic Warfare/Cyber (Warrant Officer), and a Cyber Threat Intel. She is also a Co-host of Hackerz And Haecksen Podcast. She has held positions on boards of nonprofits providing tactical advice and held executive leadership roles providing cybersecurity guidance to foreign leaders. She is an expert in military cyber policy and has led global development operations in cyber countermeasures to mi...
From Real Estate Kingpin to Federal Prison, Mike Shares His Wisdom & Unique Journey of Rebuilding an Empire
July 08, 2021 14:45 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBMichael Morawski is a 30+ year real estate investment professional who has controlled over $285 mm in real estate transactions and syndications. A real estate investment consultant trainer & coach, an author & public speaker. Experienced in residential, multifamily sales, investing & property management. He is a Founder and CEO of a private equity firm that acquired and operated four thousand apartments in five MSA's. As the company CEO, visionary, and rainmaker, he led company growth from s...
From Engineering to Dance to Global Advocacy Leader, Pooja Shares Her Remarkable Life Journey As a Letter of Love
July 04, 2021 14:15 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBPooja Pradeep is an educator, dancer, and a serial entrepreneur, the Founder & Executive Director of Letters of Love which is a youth-led international non-profit organization that provides psychosocial support to refugee children through art, sports, dance, music, and other workshops while creating a globally aware, empathetic citizenry of young leaders in classrooms. She is also the Communications & Advocacy Manager Community Arts Network (CAN) which is a platform that aims to engage, enab...
From First Gen & Real Estate Family Business to Mission of Changing 8 Billion Lives, Liza Shares Her Remarkable Journey of Spirituality, Loss, Growth & Awakening
July 01, 2021 14:15 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBLiza Florida is a Real Estate Professional, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Podcast Host offering outstanding qualifications from extensive work experience. Her passion is to be of service to others and that is carried out through her volunteer work and sharing inspirational stories on her podcast Eight Billion. Liza was strongly influenced by her immigrant mother who founded the Myriad Group, as well as a non-profit organization that provided school and medical supplies to the Philippines. Empo...
From Two Different Backgrounds & Experiences, Special Hosts of Done with Adulting Podcast, Asia & Jareed Share Their Insightful Stories and Mission of Shattering Societal Expectations of "Adulting."
June 27, 2021 14:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBDone with Adulting is a weekly podcast that will provide the relief you need from life’s biggest pressure. Boston-based best friends, Asia Ewing and Jareed Gaines attempt to break down the societal expectations of “adulting” and examine the effects across different generations with topics from education, careers, and finances to friendships, marriage, social media pressures, and more. Asia works a full-time job in a nonprofit, while also running an online beauty business & helping others do...
From a Small Village in Ghana Reading from Lanterns to Harvard and CEO of International Education Company, Edacme, Mac Shares His Remarkable Underdog Story of Rising from the Bottom
June 24, 2021 14:20 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMac Sarbah is the founder and CEO of EdAcme and was passionate about education. He is a sought-after speaker and speaks globally as keynotes, panelists, facilitators, or moderators about topics related to education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, diversity, youth development, resilience, policy, etc., at some of the world’s biggest institutions. It’s this passion that brought him from humble beginnings in Yeji, a rural town in Ghana to Columbia, Cambridge, and Harvard Universities. He f...
From a Near Death Adventure Experience to a Spiritual Awakening Towards His Life Purpose, Doug Shares His Unique Journey of Becoming a Master of Hypnosis
June 20, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDoug Sands is a podcaster and Hypnotist whose goal is to help emotionally abused survivors heal trauma and end anxiety. Douglas B. Sands got his start in hypnosis through meditation. Hypnosis caught his attention, and it’s held it ever since. Doug quickly developed his hypnosis skills, using them both therapeutically and for the stage. He has been personally trained by Mike Mandel and Michael C. Anthony, two of the most renowned hypnotists in North America. Find out more about Doug here: W...
From Ground Up Entrepreneur to COO, Athlete & Thyroid Cancer Warrior, Julia Shares Her Inspiring Story of Shattering Glass Ceilings and Determination
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJulia Becker Collins leads all aspects of Vision Advertising as the Chief Operating Officer. She has more than 12 years of experience in marketing and business. This includes non-profit and fundraising work, such as her work as Director of Marketing at Boston Color Graphics and being the Founding President (emeritus) & Co-Founder of the MetroWest Women’s Network, a group of ambitious local women that work together to meet their goals. Julia holds an MPA from Framingham State University and ...
From Corporate America to Top Business Strategy Coach & Podcast Host, Michelle Shares her Journey of Resiliency and Going Against the Status Quo
June 13, 2021 15:49 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBMichelle Mercier is a Business Strategy Coach, the host of The Resilient Entrepreneur Podcast, the founder of the Surviving Entrepreneurship Community and the founder of the Worcester Area Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse - a women's connection company. She has worked with a wide range of different businesses – from nationally acclaimed nonprofits to Fortune 500 corporations. After spending over 15 years in the corporate world, Michelle ventured out on her own Entrepreneurial journey. Today,...
From People Pleaser to Business Reiki Master, Sensei, Healer, International Author and Speaker, Sensei Victoria Shares Her Transformative Journey
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBSensei Victoria Whitfield is an internationally recognized holistic stress management expert, speaker, and spiritual teacher. She is the creator of victoriawhitfield.com and naturalintuition.com. "Sensei" is a Japanese word that means 'teacher'. As a sensei, her role involves guiding and teaching how to truly love oneself while at work. She helps entrepreneurs heal. Coming from a long line of business owners, she understands the unique spiritual issues a person can face. As an Energy Healer...
From the Spitting Llama Bookstore in Bolivia to over 94 Multifamily Units, Dave Holman Shares His Unique Journey of Becoming a Successful Real Estate Investor
June 07, 2021 01:42 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBDave is a full-time real estate professional (investor, broker, property manager), the author of Youth Renewing the Countryside, Coffee Smuggler and Cyber Fire and a father. He is a man on a mission to use real estate to solve problems and improve communities. Dave is passionate about teaching others how to achieve doing well by doing good. His first major investment took place when he co-founded a multi-lingual retail chain in Bolivia, The Spitting Llama Bookstore and Outfitter, with the h...
From Columbian Roots to International Student Accidentally Transformed to a 7 Figure Serial Entrepreneur From Her Kitchen Table, Clara Shares Her Unique Journey to Entrepreneurship
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBClara Arroyave is CEO and co-founder of PlaceMe - a Boston Co-living company, acquired by SplitSpot. With over 7 years of experience in the real estate technology space, she launched her own company in 2016, before being a co-founder and team member in two other RETECH startups. As an active member of the Boston start-up community, Clara is a growth mentor, leader, and consultant focused on empowering startups with strong value propositions. She received an MBA from Hult International Busin...
Bridging the Connection Between Health Care & Real Estate, Catherine Shares Her Remarkable Story of Becoming a Successful Real Estate Investor With Purpose
May 30, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBCatherine West is an Entrepreneurial health care executive who leads highly complex strategic initiatives. Laser-focused on stakeholder engagement, value, and bottom-line results, with a deep commitment to continuously improving consumer experiences and population health. She's also a CEO and an Independent Management Consultant. She is a proven leader, with experience in the non-profit, philanthropic, research, business, and government sectors. Her strengths include partnership development,...
From Rock Bottom to 7 Figure Entrepreneur Breaking Barriers in the Construction Field as a Young Woman, Greta Shares her Inspiring Rootless Journey.
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBGreta Bajrami is the CEO and founder of Golden Group Roofing located in Westborough and Lexington Massachusetts. Mrs. Bajrami is a “Rootless” Entrepreneur. Her fierce leadership and female representation in a male-dominated industry have gained her the respect and following of many upcoming entrepreneurs within her industry. Worcester Business Journal named Greta as 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. Remodelers Magazine recognized her innovation by awarding her the Big 50 award 2019, their most rece...
From Rock Bottom to World-Renowned Holistic Entrepreneur & Healer, Marisa Reveals Her Unique Journey to the Spirit World & Becoming a Lightworker
May 23, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBMarisa Fanelli is a licensed acupuncturist, certified therapist, serial entrepreneur, and business coach. She is such a sweet healer. She has always had an interest in medicine, and in the healing relationship between patient and practitioner. Her passion for this medicine led her down all sorts of pathways: Marisa traveled to Japan to study Shakuju (a non-insertive acupuncture technique); she practiced community-style acupuncture in an AIDs clinic in the Dominican Republic. She even studied...
From Selling Ice to Emmy Award Winning Producer & Multi Million Dollar Deals with Sharks, Brandon Shares His Inspiring Story of Rising to the Top
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBEmmy® Award-Winning Producer and Host of the TV Series Success in Your City. Brandon Adams is a Podcaster, Speaker, Inventor, Advisor, Crowdfunding Expert, and Media Expert. He's a serial entrepreneur, owning a stake in a number of businesses, including the Accelerant Media Group, Live to Grind, Young Entrepreneur Convention, Success in Your City, and more. Brandon grew up working with his father in the packaged ice business in Garnavillo, Iowa. He and his father grew the business to a tri-...
From Magic Tricks to a Billion Dollars in New York Skyline Real Estate Development, Ken Van Liew Shares His Remarkable Journey
May 16, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBKen Van Liew used to perform close-up magic in restaurants to make extra money so he could afford diapers and formula for his twins. But he got tired of depending on other people and decided to make a change. Ken entered the real-estate game. Ken is the founder and CEO of Global Real Estate Strategies which help guide investors, owners, and developers through complex investments and development projects, and the author of the International Best Selling Book 'The Modern Wealth Building Formul...
From Rock Bottom & Rejection from 1231 Jobs to World-Class Coach, Author & Gender Gap Expert, Olivia Jaras Shares her Underdog Story
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOlivia Jaras is an internationally recognized expert on the gender wage gap and salary negotiations for women. She is also considered one of the top resume experts in the United States. Her work has been featured by Forbes, BBC, CNN, MSN, The World Economic Forum, Recruiter.com, Lifehack.com, and hundreds of other global media sources. Olivia is also an international, bestselling author of the book Know Your Worth, Get Your Worth: Salary Negotiation for Women (2016). Together with her team ...
From Professional Musician to Creative On Purpose, Scott Perry Shares His Remarkable Journey of Moving Onward
May 09, 2021 15:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBScott is a compass helping advancing difference-makers lead themselves and live their legacy. He's Creative on Purpose's Chief Difference-Maker and author of the Amazon top-sellers Endeavor and Onward. Scott is also the head coach for Seth Godin's Creative and Freelancer Workshops. He crafted a brand called Creative on Purpose and a book called Endeavor. Through these enterprises, Scott helps people discover, develop, and deliver work that aligns with who they are, leverages what they’re go...
From Growing Up in the Civil Rights Movement to Legendary CNN Camera Man Meeting Historic Icons, Reggie Selma Shares his Remarkable Journey
May 06, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBReggie Selma is a former award-winning CNN senior photojournalist, based in the renowned network’s Washington, DC Bureau for more than 30 years. Reggie became CNN’s Washington, D.C. Bureau’s First African-American cameraman assigned to the White House. Reggie has now stepped in front of the camera, as an inspirational international speaker, to give a unique, behind the scenes peek into the world of the White House, prominent global leaders, as well the inner workings of the media and celebri...
Discovering What Matters: A Journey to Feminist Entrepreneurship with Samantha Karlin
May 02, 2021 15:15 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBSamantha Karlin is a trainer, facilitator, and speaker specializing in women’s leadership, social change, and diversity and inclusion. She is the founder of Empower Global, which designs and delivers bespoke workshops around allyship, unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and women's empowerment. She has spoken and run workshops all over the world, from Bosnia to Peru to India to Chile to Spain, and is a TEDx speaker. Samantha is also known for hosting the political talk show “Samanthropo...
From High School Dropout to 7 Figure Sales Sorceress, Bella Verita Shares Her Rockstar Journey of How to Get From Hello to Yes
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBBella Verita is the CEO of Align Sales Agency. She stood out as the first and only female-led sales training and recruiting agency dedicated to helping service-based companies solve their sales problems and grow their impact. Bella has been selling since she was 8-years-old. She’s taken that natural ability to build a multiple 7 figure real estate company and become a #1 business broker in the state of Nevada. After 20 years of building her businesses with sales integrity, Bella is on a mis...
From High School “Failure” to Redefining Education Standards, Dr. Stacey Shares Her Inspiring Journey
April 25, 2021 18:02 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBDr. Stacey Gonzales is an educator, leader, and innovator. She is the owner of SG Creative Connections whose mission is dedicated to designing and fostering greater social connections and emotional supports in both face-to-face and online environments. She has dedicated her career to inspiring others as an enthusiastic, curious, thought-leader in the field of education. She values developing authentic personal and professional relationships built on a strong foundation of trust. She is curre...
From Full Time Nurse to Dynamic Entrepreneur and Wellness Coach, Coach Tee Shares Her Unique Journey
April 22, 2021 22:36 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBTheresa (Tee) McConnell is a nutrition coach, registered nurse, and creator of NuLeaf Nutrition. Her passion for health and nutrition came from her own struggles with diet and weight loss. For years, she struggled with fad diets that promised results but ultimately failed. This struggle led to the creation of her company, NuLeaf Nutrition, which focuses on a holistic approach to diet and fitness. The goal of the company is to challenge commonly held beliefs that to be on a diet means to be m...