Founder Fumbles Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Jasmine Teasley — Founder & CEO of Vow2beFit, fitness and health enthusiast, and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist — to explore the world of fitness, entrepreneurship, business ownership, and the challenges of turning a passion into a profitable business. From discovering her passion for fitness to building her own...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a simple idea becomes an actual product? In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Marcus Parker is back — but this time we're talking about Glow Key Rings. Marcus takes us behind the scenes of his product: where the idea came from, how he's turning creativity into something people can actually buy, and what it takes to build a business around a physical prod...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you're told "nothing more can be done?" For LeAnn Wheeler, that moment became the beginning of an entirely new mission. After experiencing multiple heart attacks and a failed bypass surgery, LeAnn discovered EECP (Enhanced External Counter Pulsation) — a non-invasive therapy that changed the direction of her life and inspired her to help others exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Armon Verrett — Founder & CEO of Immune Vitality, fitness enthusiast, and business consultant — to explore the world of nutritional supplements, entrepreneurship, fitness, and the challenges of building a business around health and wellness. From discovering his passion for fitness to becoming an entrepreneur in the nutritio...

Send us Fan Mail What does competing for Team USA at 12 years old have to do with building wealth? A lot more than you might think. In today's episode of Founder Fumbles, we're joined by Morgan Lemaitre, CFP®, Founder & Owner of Park City Wealth Advisors. Morgan has more than a decade of experience in financial services, but her story started long before finance. At just 12 years old...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Van Adams — founder of Van Adams Ministry, author of It's Working for Your Good, assistant pastor at Solomon's Temple Detroit, emerging housing developer, content creator, and social justice enthusiast — to explore the intersection of faith, purpose, entrepreneurship, and leadership. From ministry and authorship to com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Aaron Hightower — Founder of Live Laugh and Enjoy, Puppet Master, YouTuber, content creator, model, and faith enthusiast — to explore how creativity became the foundation of his entrepreneurial journey. From meeting at CreatorCon to building a business that brings joy through puppetry, Aaron shares the story behind Live Laugh an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Molly Anna — Founder of Molly Anna Designs, visual artist, fashion enthusiast, Etsy store owner, model, and brand ambassador — to explore her creative journey, entrepreneurial growth, and the realities of building a business around passion and artistic expression. From discovering her love for art to launching Molly Anna Designs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Deion Aldridge — founder of Crushedvelvet Collection, designer, former stylist, and mental health advocate — to explore the real journey behind building a fashion brand. From getting started in styling and fashion to becoming a founder, Deion shares the challenges, lessons, mindset shifts, and experiences that shaped her entrepr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with T.R. Monroe  an author, educator, media specialist, and storyteller who is on a mission to help others understand that their greatest setbacks can become their greatest testimony. T.R. shares her journey as an author and opens up about the experiences that inspired her to write her book and share a message centered...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Lorrena Black — Founder of SheServed LLC, U.S. Army Veteran, keynote speaker, leadership coach, facilitator, wife, mother, and Christian leader — to explore how emotional intelligence, identity-driven leadership, and purpose can transform both your business and your life. Lorrena shares her journey from military service to entre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Jerome Cooper — Founder of GRIND Enterprises, Co-Founder of the Oakland Business Alliance, Franchise Owner & Regional Vice President with Primerica Financial Services Investments & Insurances, church youth leader, husband, and father — to explore the realities of building wealth, entrepreneurship, financial education, an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Mario Wilcox — Founder of Wilcox Wellness, Licensed Master Social Worker, Mental Health Consultant, Real Estate Investor, and Foster Care Alumni — to explore the intersection of mental health, entrepreneurship, real estate, and purpose-driven leadership. Mario shares how his life experiences inspired him to build a business dedi...

Send us Fan Mail .Audio fixed..Audio fixed. In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Geralyn Gaines — Founder of Keeping It G, keynote speaker, HR consultant, professional coach, and corporate leader — to explore the power of self-advocacy, transformational leadership, and building a purpose-driven business while navigating a successful corporate career.  From working at Ford Motor Com...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build something that matters? In this episode of Founder Fumbles , Dahmari Taplin sits down with Samuel Ogah — AI Engineer, founder of ZICloud Tech, and creator of the African Innovation and Cultural Center — for a real conversation about purpose, pressure, and persistence in entrepreneurship. Sam’s journey is rooted in impact. He’s not just building bu...

Send us Fan Mail Buzzsprout Description: In Episode 16 of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Percy White Jr.—media director, minister, and author of Unshaken . Percy shares his journey through infertility, how it challenged his identity as a man and believer, and what it means to trust God even when prayers go unanswered. This episode is for anyone navigating pressure, uncertainty, or...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Founder Fumbles — where we dig deep into real startup struggles and comeback strategies. In this episode, host Dahmari Taplin sits down with Kyle Colley, Cofounder of Bookum, to talk about building a startup rooted in storytelling, community, and connection. From the grind of entrepreneurship to lessons learned along the way, this episode is packed with real insigh...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build multiple streams of income and keep them running? In this episode of Founder Fumbles , I sit down with Crystal B , Founder & CEO of Novamultiverse, to break down the real story behind being a serial entrepreneur. From navigating uncertainty to managing multiple businesses, Crystal shares the raw truth about what it takes to build, grow, and su...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Founder Fumbles 🎙️ where real startup struggles meet real comeback stories. In this episode, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Bibobra Alabrah, a Principal Consultant at Prexiso and an emerging force in data analytics and scalable systems. From his journey into tech to building high-performing infrastructures, Bibo breaks down the mindset, challenges, and lessons behin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Stephanie Laflora, Founder & Creative Director of Moxie AI and CEO of Crownhunt. As a Techstars alum and AI go-to-market systems expert, Stephanie is helping founders and creators build scalable businesses using AI and strategic growth systems. In this conversation, we discuss: • Stephanie’s founder journey • Le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles , host Dahmari Taplin sits down with author and speaker Cassandra Burks for a deep and personal conversation about faith, resilience, and purpose. Cassandra discusses the message behind her book Remember What You Are and explains her perspective on the relationship between the human spirit, the body, and the natural world. She also shares how her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles , host Damari Taplin sits down with Cameron Garner , founder of Holy Spirit Fire Schools and Cameron Garner Ministries , to talk about faith, identity in Christ, and the real struggles behind building a ministry. Cameron shares his journey from North Carolina to Puerto Rico, why he believes many Christians struggle in their walk with God, and how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari sits down with the powerhouse Zaneta Kelsey, Cofounder and CEO of Access Mode. Zaneta isn’t just a leader; she’s a force. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in Colorado, she’s a Techstars Alumni and a former Colorado Governor’s Fellow who is now dedicated to helping founders of color scale through world-class...

Send us Fan Mail Failure isn’t the end; it’s just the first round. In today’s episode, host Dahmari Taplin sits down with Christian Martinez, CEO of Denver Kickboxing and Fitness, to discuss the raw reality of building a business in the fitness industry. Christian isn’t just a gym owner; he’s an advocate for mental health who views martial arts as a form of expressive art. From the mats at Edge MM...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Jonathan Castner, CEO and cofounder of Castner Creative. A filmmaking studio bringing brand stories to life through immersive visuals. From the script to the screen, Jonathan shares how he’s turned challenges into creativity, telling the human side of business with impact and vision. Tune in to hear how he’s buildin...