Fervent Four

On Episode 184, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, a distinguished physician, yoga virtuoso, and ayurvedic luminary.  As we delve into Dr. Ajmani's profound journey, we uncover the secrets to transcending the demands of life, career, and relationships, guiding high-achieving professionals to emerge from burnout and manage stress.  The fusion of eastern and western healing modali...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Bill Peterson, CEO of Flying Ship Technologies, Corp. Flying Ship Technologies, Corp. is building unmanned, autonomous, green wing-in-ground-effect vessels to deliver goods efficiently to tens of thousands of destinations. Flying Ships are developing the first generation, which is thirty feet long, electrically powered, and semi-autonomous, operating wi...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Diana Warren and Shari Neuhofer of Agricision. Agricision, Inc is an AgTech company founded by farmers, to help farmers solve the $56.3 billion pest and weed control problem in healthier and more cost-effective ways. Watch this week's episode to hear about reducing crop disease, detecting weeds with AI, using drones to laser target pests, and much more!...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Justin Smith, Founder and CEO of  Contractor+ . Contractor+ is an innovative mobile solution for handyman contractors and property managers. Contractor+ gives contractors the tools they need to manage their day-to-day, impress their clients, win more bids, save time, and increase revenues. Watch this week's episode to hear about Justin's journey, how to...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Michael Wagner, President of  Pool Scouts . Pool Scouts is franchise company that focuses on residential pool cleaning, maintenance and repair. Pool Scouts allows pool owners around the country to spend their time enjoying their pool instead of cleaning and maintaining it. Watch this week's episode to hear about the power of franchising and creating a n...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with William Layton, Founder of  3 Ridge Technologies Inc . 3 Ridge Technologies is an Ag Tech Company with a Low-Cost, High Yield Organic Farming System. It is Modular and highly adaptable to any plant and in any situation (vertical, greenhouse, rooftop farming, etc.). It is a Sustainable Farming System. 3 Ridge Technologies is revolutionizing indoor farmin...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Simon Matthews, President and CEO at  Open Door Media Solutions, LLC . Open Door Media Solutions is a Faith-based Marketing and Creative agency headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Open Door Media Solutions is a network of marketers, designers, artists, writers, technologists, and an awesome group of people serving businesses looking for brand ide...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Marouane Sadoq, Chief Executive Officer at  Green Light Auto Auctions . Green Light Auto Auctions is a virtual auction place for people who want to sell their cars fast, convenient, and for the most money. Green Light Auto Auctions understands that buying and selling cars can be time-consuming and stressful, so they've created a platform that makes it...

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Rachel Willinger, Chief Operating Officer at Pancopia, Inc . Pancopia is an environmental engineering firm specializing in research, development, and commercialization of water and wastewater treatment technologies. The NASA-inspired technology, which recycles wastewater into drinking water for astronauts, has been brought down to earth.  Watch thi...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Richard Wintsch, Executive Director of  Startup Virginia . Startup Virginia (SVA) supports startups and innovators with an engaged community, holistic programs, targeted resources, and dynamic workspace to help them reach their full potential and positively impact Virginia's economic landscape. Watch this week's episode to hear about Startup V...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Paul Nolde, Managing Director of  757 Collab . 757 Collab is collaborative vehicle focused on growing an interconnected, inclusive, and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem. Harnessing the power of 757 Angels, 757 Accelerate and 757 Startup Studios, 757 Collab provides capital, acceleration, and an incubation arm—a unique, complete model for ac...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Tom Marsden, Vice President of  Marathon Consulting . Marathon Consulting is an Information Technology consulting services firm headquartered in Virginia Beach delivering services to organizations ranging from small to medium-sized businesses to global Fortune 500 companies. Marathon offers a wide range of Information Technology consulting and...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Carl Cleanthes, Founder of  Epic Made . Epic Made is a digital art and animation studio with expert strategists, artists, and storytellers who help brands tell powerful and engaging stories. With expertise in visual storytelling, fantasy pop-culture, and detailed world-building, Epic Made has collaborated with some of the biggest entertainment...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Carrie Lauck, Owner and Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), at  The Happy Hour Hostess . The Happy Hour Hostess is a Virginia Beach-based event planning company that serves across Virginia in places such as; Richmond, Charlottesville, the Eastern Shore, and Washington DC. The Happy Hour Hostess, a dynamic team of event planning exper...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Dustin Dunbar, Investment Associate at  Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) . VIPC is a non-profit corporation formed to support the Commonwealth's vision for the expansion of innovation, opportunity, and job creation here in Virginia. Through commercialization and seed funding VIPC helps entrepreneurs launch and grow high-growt...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jared Beasley, Founder & Creative Director of  Istoria . Istoria is a full-service digital marketing agency in Norfolk, Virginia that is passionate about nurturing brands through the art of digital storytelling. Watch this week's episode to hear about Jared's story, creating stand-out content in 2023, marketing tricks, and much more!   Show no...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Hunter Walsh, Director of  757 Startup Studios . 757 Startup Studios is a vibrant and inclusive Downtown Norfolk community full of energy, inspiration, programming, and resources to support startup companies and founders. Watch this week's episode to hear about getting started in the 757, helping companies grow, the entrepreneurial community,...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Markella Mitcheison, Founder of  Hampton Roads Networking Group (HRNG) , a networking group that helps people meet clients, have fun, and be known by more professionals in Hampton Roads. Watch this week's episode to hear about Markella's marketing and advertising techniques, launching HRNG, the desire to connect people, and much more!   Show n...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Beau Turner, Founder and CEO of  757 Makerspace , a community and shared space that empowers individuals to give form to their ideas through membership, education, access to tools, equipment and the space to prototype and work. Since 2013, the Makerspace has provided tools, equipment and space for designers, technologists, innovators, artists...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with John Paris, Corporate Attorney at  Williams Mullen , a regionally based, full-service law firm with more than 240 attorneys in offices across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 30 years, John Paris has acted as a trusted partner and quarterback for his clients, both public and private, in various stages of growth. Watch...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jarrell Williams, Founder of  Nomarama , a   culturally influencing brand that highlights a lifestyle of adventure, fun, play & education. Working directly with Destination Marketing Organizations, Nomarama showcases a lifestyle of adventure, local love & play via travels through organic and real content creation. Watch this week's episode to...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Ben Munson, Mortgage Loan Officer at Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc , a privately held mortgage company dedicated to facilitating the dream of homeownership from the first-time homebuyer to the seasoned real estate investor. Ben's desire is to find the best solution for his client's situation, whether it's Down Payment Assistance or strategi...

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Crystal Lugo, CEO of  B & C's Gloves LLC , an innovative fish-handling and scaling glove for all fishing individuals. This product is a completely new type of fish scaling glove, offering a faster and safer way to descale fish by providing better protection against fish handler's disease. Watch this week's episode to hear about Crystal's entre...

Hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down to discuss everything entrepreneurship in the 757. StartWheel Corporation and Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative (HRIC), two of the region's most influential players in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, are merging their education programs. Watch this week's episode to find out what this merger means for the region!   Show notes:   (0:00) Zack's...

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