Success is Weird and Messy

Alina Stancu

In this episode, brand identity expert Alina Stancu shares her journey from founding The Orange Notebook to mastering the art of sales and turning it into a core service offering. She opens up about overcoming a devastating scam and reveals how she transformed that setback into valuable lessons for building resilience. Tune in to discover practical strategies for developing sales skills, expanding your service offerings, and bouncing back stronger from business challenges.
 
https://theorangenotebook.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-stancu/

Sarah Wolters

This week, we sit down with Sarah Wolters, founder of Sarah Wolters Co., who helps business owners achieve remarkable growth through DEI, educational programs, and agile project management. From classroom teacher to certified Scrum Master and DEI expert, Sarah brings a unique perspective on why inclusion and communication aren't just nice-to-haves—they're profit drivers. We dive into practical strategies for managing diverse teams, reducing costly employee turnover, and increasing your bottom line through inclusive practices that actually work.
 
https://www.sarahwoltersco.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmorefield
https://www.instagram.com/sarahwoltersco/

Jill Valdez

In this episode I chat with Jill Valdez, the owner of Link Consulting and an expert in communication, leadership, and business operations. Jill helps small business owners transform their companies from surviving to thriving by streamlining operations and building cohesive teams. We dive into her business journey and explore her discovery of why creating healthy, connected organizations is the key to sustainable growth. If you're tired of constantly putting out fires and want to build a business that runs smoothly while you focus on what matters most, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
https://www.linkconsulting.info/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillvaldezlink/

Dina Yerex

In this episode I sit down with Dina Yerex, a seasoned bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience supporting small businesses and non-profits. Dina shares her fascinating career transition from therapist to financial expert, beginning with her role managing bookkeeping and finance for a Silicon Valley startup that achieved impressive growth before undergoing a merger. Since then, Dina has dedicated herself to providing essential bookkeeping services to small businesses. Join us for this insightful conversation about career pivots, financial management expertise, and the rewarding journey of helping businesses and organizations thrive through sound financial practices.
www.accordbkpg.com

Haley Grayless

Join us for an insightful conversation with Haley Grayless, the dynamic CEO and founder of Vaxa Collective. As a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership development consultant, Haley has made it her mission to transform workplace dynamics from the inside out. In this episode, Haley shares her proven strategies for:
Building and sustaining a healthy company culture
Reducing workplace stress that diminishes productivity and morale
Creating accountability systems that actually work
Turning culture improvements into measurable profitability
Whether you're a C-suite executive, a middle manager struggling with team dynamics, or an entrepreneur building your company culture from scratch, Haley's practical wisdom will give you actionable insights you can implement immediately to transform your workplace into a thriving, profitable environment where people actually want to work!
https://vaxacollective.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleygrayless/
https://www.instagram.com/haleytheleadershipcoach/

Dr. Summer Watson

Dr. Summer Watson is a dynamic Community Empowerment and Mentorship consultant, and a Doctor of Psychology. she specializes in assisting companies and educational organizations develop cross-generational mentorship programs, craft unique spaces that foster meaningful connections, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and empower people to live the inspired life they envision for themselves. She helps her clients identify the multiple factors that will accelerate success and align their vision, values, and purpose.
 
https://www.korewomen.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerdwatson/
https://www.instagram.com/korewomen/

Dr. Monique Mendoza

Dr. Monique Mendoza combines psychology expertise with real-world experience to help organizations prevent workplace violence effectively. Her strategic, custom approach consistently delivers results that exceed client expectations. Known for rejecting fear-based tactics, she helps organizations build confident, resilient teams through proven methods. As a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri and a background in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine, Dr. Mendoza brings both scientific insight and practical solutions to every partnership.
 
https://www.mmpsychsolutions.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsdrmonique/
 

Emily Purry

Emily Purry is the founder and CEO of Purry Consultants, a firm specializing in disability awareness and inclusion. As a distinguished consultant and corporate trainer, Emily helps organizations transform their workplace culture to create genuine spaces of belonging for all employees. Her expertise in accessibility and inclusive practices has made her a sought-after keynote speaker known for delivering powerful, perspective-changing presentations that inspire meaningful organizational change.
 
www.purryco.com

Cat Orsini

I am talking with Cat Orsini, a marketing expert and the founder of Action Incubator and the Spark CRM. She helps business owners transform their communities into high-value clients, & spectators into superfans.
https://actionincubator.com

Jessica Lyonford

I am talking with Jessica Lyonford, a leadership consultant and the founder of Project More Happy. Jessica has spent years studying the science of happiness and how it fuels everything from productivity to creativity. As a Happy Leader, your energy, clarity and confidence set the tone for everyone around you. Jessica shows you how to harness that power—designing a leadership approach that empowers you and the people you impact to show up fully, thrive, and contribute meaningfully at work, at home and everywhere in between.