The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business

Have you ever felt boxed in by labels from your past? In this episode of 'The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business,' we explore the inspiring journey of Rhonda Parker Taylor, who transformed her academic...

Feeling stuck in your career? Listen in as Josef Stetter, expert in corporate culture and career transitions, reveals how he navigated through 18 different jobs to find his true passion in shaping...

Have you ever been told your idea was too ridiculous to work? This episode of "The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business" features guests Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien, who turned seemingly absurd...

Thinking that your day job is enough for retirement? Think again. Discover how Lane Kawaoka used real estate to secure his financial future.In this episode, host Catryn Becker sits down with Lane...

Is the world of professional gaming as profitable as tech startups? Discover how Titus Walker turned his passion for video games into a groundbreaking business venture. Tune in to learn how gaming...

Is resistance to electric vehicles just fear of change? Hear how societal attitudes are shifting and what it means for the future of electric mobility. In this episode, host Catryn Becker sits down...

Do you know what it takes to revolutionize a technology that’s been unchanged for over a century? Join us as Jim Metropoulos, the mind behind Blue Box Air and Kyvos, reveals how a simple innovation...

Ever wondered how to harness your innate strengths to overcome life's obstacles? This episode delves into creating emotional resilience through positive therapy practices. Host Catryn Becker sits...

Ever thought about reinventing yourself but didn't know where to start?  From banking to business centers, and the UK to the US and back — guest Anthony Lindsay's career has been anything but...

When was the last time that you made a new friend?  When was the last time that you made a new friend who wasn't someone you worked with, lived next to, or were the parents of your kid's friend?...

The power of a pivot cannot be overlooked.  It is the power to follow the data even if it may take you in a very different direction than you expected.  As guest Bryan Alston tells us, it is about...

Do you know how to be happy?  Maybe we are happy in one or two areas of life but it isn't easy to be happy in every area all the time.  And that is okay!  Guest Maria Baltazzi is a Happiness...

What is that big scary goal that has been in your heart?  We all have one.  But most of the time when we tell our big scary goals to another person we feel dismayed because they start asking the...

"To recruit the best talent, you need to go to where the talent is" - Kenneth L. Johnson, CEO of East Coast Executives.At this time of this episode, most people have heard of DEI initiatives in the...

A resume is simply a piece of paper that says what you are but doesn't convey who you are.  And how could it?  A piece of paper will never tell the full story.  What if there was a different way?...

Matthew Heath's story with Lights Follow is a vivid reminder that there's no such thing as an overnight success. It's a journey filled with passion, patience, and perseverance. "Live Your Beautiful...

Do you believe the title of this episode?  Do you believe the best version of you already exists?  Are you living that life now?  In this episode, host Catryn Becker connects with spiritual...

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Only two things in life are certain: Death and Taxes.  But working with someone like Cindy McGhee from NextGen can help business owners with innovative strategies to take their business to the next...

1974.  That was the year that women were allowed to apply for credit cards in their own name.  Women didn't have that basic right in America before then.  While men had been using credit cards for...