Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray

On this episode of  Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray , we’re sitting down with someone who has personally impacted both hosts, not just professionally, but in real life. Rita‑Nicole Wright is the owner of Beyond Group Fitness, a powerhouse personal trainer, and the woman who trains both Dani Dials and Chelsey Sayasane. Rita built her gym from the ground up and has carved out a respected n...

This Christmas Eve, Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray brings you a special episode the whole family can enjoy. Straight from the North Pole, Santa Claus joins the conversation to talk about the business behind the magic… from managing elves and running a worldwide operation in a single night, to what it really takes to keep joy, generosity, and wonder at the center of it all. Along the way, we...

In this episode, Dani Dials and Chelsey Sayasane sit down with Marty Carrell, Executive Director of Women’s Resource Center, for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, and navigating complexity in mission-driven work. Marty opens up about what it truly means to lead a nonprofit that is often misunderstood. From managing public perception and cultural tension to staying rooted in co...

In this episode, Dani Dials and Chelsey Sayasane sit down with Studio 10’s own Joe Emer to explore “The Art of the Side Hustle.” Most viewers know Joe from FOX10, but behind the scenes, he has built a thriving real estate career over the past decade … all while juggling a demanding full-time job, a busy family life, and the unpredictable world of TV news. Joe opens up abou...

What does reinvention look like behind the scenes of the culinary world? In this episode, Dani and Chelsey sit down with award-winning chef Manny Rodriguez to explore the business decisions, pivots, pressures, and personal growth that shaped his journey from Washington, D.C. fine dining to leading operations along the Gulf Coast. Chef Manny shares insights on building a brand and rebuilding a care...

On this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray , Dani and Chelsey sit down with a woman whose drive and heart have shaped every room she walks into: Media executive and multi-business entrepreneur Lynn Self. Lynn manages one of FOX10/Gray Media Group’s largest accounts, but her story reaches far beyond corporate walls. She runs a beekeeping company (B Honey), a beach-chair rental business...

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray , Chelsey and Dani sit down with Nick and Shanavia Powe, the powerhouse husband-and-wife team behind Honest Air, Plumbing & Electric and Powe & Associates. Together, they share what it’s really like to run multiple businesses under one roof, navigate purposeful rebrands, and balance marriage, parenting, and entrepreneurship. Whether y...

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani and Chelsey sit down with newly elected Mayor of Mobile, Spiro Cheriogotis, and his wife Lucy Greer of Greer’s Markets, to talk about what it really looks like to lead in both business and public service - all under one roof. From carrying forward a century-old family business to stepping into the business of running a city, Spiro and L...

In this episode of  Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray , Dani and Chelsey sit down with Jennifer Jenkins, Founder and President of JJPR, to explore what it really takes to build a respected brand from the ground up. From her small-town beginnings to leading one of the Gulf Coast’s top public relations firms, Jennifer shares the lessons behind her calm leadership style, the “gray areas...

In this episode of  Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray,  Dani and Chelsey sit down with celebrity makeup artist and licensed esthetician Esther Louis of  Esther Louis Artistry & Aesthetics. Together, they unpack some of the often-overlooked sides of business success - policies, boundaries, and etiquette. Esther shares why clear policies aren’t just for protection but for accou...

This week on  Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray , Chelsey and Dani sit down with Britain Fuller, the newly crowned  Miss Alabama Teen USA , just before she takes the national stage at  Miss Teen USA . From balancing school and community leadership to building a platform that blends purpose, confidence, and personal branding, Britain opens up about what it really takes to walk in confid...

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, we sit down with Eric Duncan, General Manager of FOX10, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a TV station. From leading diverse teams and navigating the high-stakes world of ad sales, to balancing the relationship between news and revenue, Eric shares the challenges, risks, and rewards of working in an industry that never sleeps...