Business Story Of The Week

In this compelling episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the insightful Irial O'Farrell—author, executive coach, and organizational development expert—who has spent over 30 years unraveling the intricacies of human behavior in the workplace. From her early fascination with aligning individual and organizational goals to launching her own consultancy, Irial shares her passionate m...

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Daniela Wolfe, founder of Best D Life, burnout prevention specialist, and self-care strategist. Daniela shares her inspiring mission to help busy professionals overcome guilt, overwhelm, and burnout while creating more space for joy and purpose in their lives. From building impactful training programs to reshaping the culture...

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the inspiring Andre Paradis—a man whose life has been defined by resilience. From growing up in tough circumstances to building a successful car business in L.A., and ultimately becoming a renowned relationship coach, Andre shares the raw, unfiltered stages of his personal and professional journey. Andre opens up about losing...

In this powerful and deeply spiritual episode of Business Story of the Week, we meet the extraordinary Lucy Power—a transformational guide, intuitive businesswoman, and soulful entrepreneur. At the age of 43, Lucy had a life-altering experience while being evicted from a rented home. What followed was a transcendent meeting with higher beings that set her on a new course—one led by intuition, surr...

In this enlightening episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the dynamic Dr. Teesha Morgan — sex therapist, couples counselor, founder, and clinical director of Westland Therapy Group. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Morgan shares the business journey behind her deeply personal and impactful work tackling sexuality-based concerns ranging from erectile dysfunction and porn add...

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Ayesha Simmons—founder of Aesthetics Art, a gifted artist, entrepreneur, and educator who turned her teenage love for art into a thriving business. From selling custom portraits and running realism drawing workshops to launching digital resources and an art business workbook, Ayesha shares her journey of creativity, resilien...

In this eye-opening episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Joel Salomon, a former hedge fund manager turned Master Prosperity Coach, who shares his incredible journey from Wall Street to purposeful coaching. Joel reveals how he walked away from managing millions to help others manifest financial freedom—not by working harder, but by thinking smarter. From his biggest investing los...

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with relationship coach and podcast host Monica Tanner, whose life mission was born at age 12 after her parents' divorce. Determined to create a different story for herself, Monica dove deep into understanding what makes marriages thrive. Now, after 23 years of marriage and four children, she helps couples escape "roommate syndro...

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Royce Hall—Salesforce consultant by day and podcaster by night—who shares his extraordinary journey from the treetops to tech. Once a certified arborist managing multimillion-dollar projects, Royce realized he was unfulfilled and boldly pivoted his career into the fast-moving world of IT and Salesforce. Royce dives deep into...

What does it take to change the world—not once, but again and again? In this electrifying episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Kevin Surace, the legendary innovator hailed as the father of the AI virtual assistant. From pioneering the technology behind Siri and Alexa at General Magic to holding 95 patents and reshaping industries with AI-powered software testing, Kevin’s journey...

What if your biggest setback turned out to be your greatest launchpad? In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Jamie Mason Cohen—former Saturday Night Live insider turned internationally recognized leadership and communication trainer. From being laid off after 9/11 to working with Fortune 500 CEOs and top pharmaceutical leaders, Jamie shares how crisis, rejection,...

Episode Description: In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we’re joined by the inspiring Vicki D., a seasoned financial services leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Wealthy and Unstoppable — a thriving community empowering women to take control of their money and rewrite their financial futures. With over 20 years of experience leading teams and launching wellness and financial...

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Christelle Biiga, founder of Exposure Maven, whose journey from Cameroon to America is nothing short of extraordinary. After spending nine months in immigration jail, facing homelessness, and overcoming business failure, Christelle rose from the ashes to build a thriving podcast booking agency that amplifies powerful voices...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Harris Hill, founder of the Center for Childhood Trauma Healing, who shares their transformational journey from living with complex PTSD to pioneering holistic trauma treatment that helps others reclaim their lives. Harris opens up about how trauma shaped their early years, what finally sparked their heali...

After a life-altering traumatic brain injury, Dani Rosenblad James found her calling in the most unexpected way—by helping others find their voice. In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, Dani shares how her injury became the catalyst for founding The Storytellers Path, a heart-driven writing community where everyday people become authors of their own personal stories. Dani opens u...

In this gripping episode of Business Story of the Week, we dive into the world of trauma, resilience, and purpose with Sarah Phillips, owner of Jax DeCon in Jacksonville, Florida. A military veteran, former stay-at-home mom, and now a trailblazer in the biohazard cleanup industry, Sarah shares how she turned her passion for helping others into a meaningful and thriving business. From crime scenes...

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Sally Bisbee, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Simply Sally—a trio of businesses dedicated to helping people declutter their lives and embrace simplicity. From crafting joy through custom creations, to transforming homes through organization, and empowering moms through coaching, Sally shares how passion, purpose, and pers...

In this episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Korey Goldin from Delta Kits, a company that helps everyday people turn small cracks into big opportunities—literally. Korey dives deep into how Delta Kits empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to launch profitable windshield repair businesses with minimal overhead and high return potential. Whether you're eyeing a side hustle, part-time gi...

In this episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Steve Brossman, former sprint champion turned international business strategist, bestselling author, and sales expert. From Olympic dreams cut short by injury to building a multimillion-dollar fitness empire and eventually becoming a sought-after speaker and coach, Steve shares his powerful transformation story. Steve breaks down his...

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with the multi-talented Tym Moss—entertainer, singer, actor, LGBT activist, and producer—who shares his deeply personal journey from addiction and loss to rediscovery and triumph. Tym opens up about battling a 20-year addiction, losing his sense of self, and ultimately reclaiming his life through art, music, and relentless determi...

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with award-winning author, speaker, and social entrepreneur Tafadzwa Mazibuko. From her early beginnings in network marketing to becoming a powerful voice in personal development, Tafadzwa shares how she turned dreams into books, setbacks into strategies, and purpose into a platform. She discusses the importance of taking authors...

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Kevin Elworth, a leadership coach, former pastor, and author of Breaking the I Can’t Cycle. Kevin dives deep into the power of effective communication as the lifeblood of any organization—whether in business or ministry. He shares his personal journey of launching a business, experiencing early failure, pivoting his approach...

In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Elicia Ybarra — a lifelong martial artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Pretty Hands Hard Punches. Elicia’s mission? To empower one million women by redefining self-defense beyond just physical moves — focusing instead on situational awareness, gut instincts, and emotional boundaries. Elicia opens up about her entrepreneurial...

Ever dreamt of flying your own personal aircraft? Meet Jeendry Tovar, the commercial pilot turned aeronautical engineer and entrepreneur behind Idris, a cutting-edge startup developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) recreational vehicles. In this rapid-fire edition of Business Story of the Week, Jeendry shares his inspiring journey from graphic design and aviation to launching a tec...

In this heart-centered episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Jeaneen Tang, a seasoned speech-language pathologist, mother, author, and advocate for early intervention. Jeaneen’s journey began in Hawaii and took a surprising turn in Los Angeles as she pursued dreams of acting—only to find her true purpose rooted in helping children communicate. After her own son suffered a traumat...