Adventures In Business

When you've been in the event production and technology business for the past 35 years, you've seen every tech shift imaginable – and learned a few lessons along the way. This week on Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are joined by Jonathan Martin, Founder of ShowTec, a production company that puts on impactful events worldwide. He shares what has made ShowTec successful through the years, w...

If you've ever made big New Year's goals only to forget about them by mid-January, this minisode is for you. In this fun mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi dive into a creative, surprisingly effective way to approach goal-setting: turning your goals into a bingo card. Tune in to gamify your 2026 goals! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on  YouTube !  🔗 Click  here...

We've got a return guest today on Adventures in Business: Dr. Alessandra Wall, an executive coach, speaker, author, psychologist, and thought partner to powerful women, joins Mandi and Amani again to discuss owning your agency and crafting the life you want. Dr. Wall breaks down why advisory work goes beyond traditional coaching, how authority is rooted in clarity (not your title), and why discomf...

Amani and Mandi are kicking off the new year with a fun minisode all about their personal and professional goals! In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, they share their goal setting process, their words and phrases of the year, and what big things are in store for them (and for the podcast). Tune in to get inspired to set your own 2026 goals! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel...

Have you ever found yourself in burnout? Or maybe you've spent each day going through the motions, until you finally asked yourself, Is this really what I want in life? Today's guest on Adventures in Business is well acquainted with the feeling, and she's an expert in helping people craft the life they want. Tune in to hear author, speaker, and coach Hema Crockett share how she helps women break f...

What if you could take your business from boring to amazing with better branding? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi hear from Richard Liverman, founder of Richer Solutions, brand coach, strategy consultant, and mentor to neurodivergent business owners. Tune in to hear Richard's takes on how ADHD has opened the door to new opportunities, the branding mistakes most businesse...

In this minisode, Amani and Mandi are doing something a little different. They're giving advice to each other as they begin 2026 – talk about real friendship! They're sharing their best advice, from slowing down and enjoying the results of hard work, to protecting their time when they're being pulled in many different directions. Tune in for the encouragement you need to pace yourself and honor yo...

What if you planned your health and food the same way you planned your business? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome back fan-favorite guest Jenny Perin, founder of Shift Life Health Coaching, for a real, practical conversation about food, fitness, travel, and building healthy habits that actually stick. If you've ever felt like your health goals fall apart when life...

It's time again for one of the best Adventures in Business traditions of the year… Ins and Outs! In this minisode, Amani and Mandi sit down to share their Ins and Outs for 2026: what they're intentionally bringing into their lives and businesses next year, and what they're officially leaving behind. As always, this conversation will make you think and laugh! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our c...

Amani and Mandi are welcoming back a familiar face under a new company name: Chris Riccardi, Senior Vice President of Global Sales Strategy for Peregrine Hospitality (formerly known as KSL Resorts). Chris shares why they decided to rebrand and expand, how Peregrine Hospitality motivates its sales teams to do extraordinary work, and his best advice for young and ambitious leaders. If you want to be...

What if gratitude didn't have to be perfect to be meaningful? In this minisode, Amani and Mandi reflect on gratitude, loss, growth, and the quiet lessons that show up in hard seasons. Together, they explore Mandi's "Ceremony of Thorns," what happens when life forces perspective, and why gratitude works best when it's honest, imperfect, and grounded in real life. You'll hear reflections on business...

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Bill Kilburg, CEO and Chairman of Hospitality Performance Network Global, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, relationships, and building a values-driven business. Bill shares stories from his early days as a bellman, the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy, and how trust, timing, and persistence have gui...

Gratitude gets talked about a lot, but actually sticking with a gratitude practice is a different story. In this minisode, Amani and Mandi have a real, unfiltered conversation about what gratitude looks like in real life, especially when routines fall apart, stress is high, or life just feels loud. From journaling habits that come and go to renovation stress, health, relationships, and November's...

What happens when competitors decide to collaborate instead? On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with the founders of the California DMO Alliance — Veronica Rivera, Karen Strgacich, and Suzy Kay — to talk about how destination leaders across the state came together during the pandemic to build something truly game-changing. From humble beginnings as a small Zoom gro...

What if you stopped downplaying your wins — and started celebrating them instead? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with creative powerhouse Danielle Sweeney, founder of Keynote Direct, about why confidence and candor are key ingredients to success. From jewelry design to keynote stages, Danielle shares her winding career path, her favorite Aussie phrase ("Fig Jam"),...

Chef Emily Brubaker never planned on a life in the spotlight. From her early years in fine dining to her recent win on "Yes, Chef!" with Martha Stewart and José Andrés, Emily has learned that success comes from conviction, courage, and community. In this conversation, she shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and what it means to grow through change while building a life rooted in creativity,...

Four years after launching Sales Tales , Mandi joins Amani to reflect on the surprising longevity of her book's success. From unexpected highlights to lessons learned, this conversation offers encouragement for anyone looking to launch a lasting creative project. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on  YouTube !  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

How do you transform a full-contact sport into a full-time business? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Nili "The Ringer" Goldfarb shares how a passion for roller derby sparked a journey through entrepreneurship, community-building, and reinvention. From her start as a Derby Doll to launching a two-acre outdoor rink in San Diego, Nili opens up about resilience, mindset shifts, and finding...

Amani and Mandi unpack their experience at IMEX America 2025. They cover what worked, what surprised them, and how intention and energy shaped everything from floor walks to follow-ups. From wellness booths to breakout sessions and everything in between, this minisode captures the momentum and meaning behind the industry's biggest event. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on  YouTube ! ...

In this episode of Adventures in Business, we sit down with hospitality trailblazer Karen Stephens, CMO of Revinate, to talk about what today's travelers actually want. From the new frontier of AI in hospitality to building long-term customer relationships through data and storytelling, Karen shares fresh insight on how to market smarter while keeping the human element at the core.   Whether you'r...

As the final quarter of the year kicks off, Amani and Mandi are taking stock of their goals, their energy, and their plans to end the year strong while setting up for a successful start to 2026. In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani share how they navigate one of the busiest times of the year. From taking advantage of year-end opportunities, to finding balance during the...

What makes a leader truly magnetic? According to Jess Goldberg, Emmy Award-winning journalist turned leadership communication expert, it's not something you're born with. It's something you can build. In her conversation on this episode of Adventures in Business with Amani and Mandi, Jess shares her insights on how anyone can develop the presence, influence, and authenticity that make people want...

When it comes to leadership, few skills matter more than decision-making. In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani chat about what it really takes to make confident choices in business and life, from trusting your gut to avoiding analysis paralysis. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on  YouTube !  🔗 Click  here to check out this week's show notes!

When it comes to creating a brand that draws people in, it's not just about great marketing or clever messaging; it's about authenticity, alignment, and storytelling. That's what this week's guest on Adventures in Business, Christy Renee Stehle, is all about.  Tune in to hear Christy, a storyteller, speaker, and branding expert, explain what makes a brand (and a person) magnetic, why reinvention i...

Want to have your most successful, productive day yet? You'll love this episode of the Adventures in Business podcast with time management expert Alegre Ramos. Whether you think you've got time management down or you know your calendar needs serious help, Alegre will be the first to say: we can all fine-tune how we use our time. In this episode, she shares her top time management mistakes to avoid...