Expert In You

What separates people who build lasting wealth from those who simply earn a good income? In this episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Freddie Rappina, founder of Optifinancial and author of Playing the Wealth Game, to explore how successful entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals build financial freedom through strategic thinking - not just traditional saving and investing. Drawi...

Artificial intelligence isn't replacing great teams - it's transforming how they work. In this episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden sits down with John Munsell, CEO and Co-Founder of Bazooka Inc., to explore what it really takes for organizations to succeed with AI. From AI literacy and governance to workforce transformation and measurable ROI, John shares a practical roadmap for leaders who want...

In this fascinating episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Eric Lowe, CEO and co-founder of Aptiva Health, to discuss how his company is transforming healthcare through a model built on transparency, affordability, convenience, and patient empowerment. At a time when healthcare costs continue to rise and patient experiences often suffer, Aptiva Health is challenging traditional s...

In this thought-provoking episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden welcomes back Judy Ryan, award-winning consultant and CEO of Lifework Systems, to explore one of the most important business challenges of our time: how to build a thriving company culture in the age of AI. As technology rapidly transforms the workplace, many organizations are investing heavily in tools and automation - but overlo...

In this inspiring episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Natalia Zacharin, founder and CEO of Zacharin Consulting to explore her remarkable journey from earning $7 an hour as a single mom to building an Inc. 5000-recognized fractional CFO firm. Natalia shares the real story behind her success - the setbacks, self-doubt, market shifts, and hard-earned lessons that shaped her into...

In this powerful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Dan Grech, CEO and founder of YBYS and author of Your Business Is Your Story, to explore why authentic storytelling has become one of the most valuable business assets in today’s AI-driven marketplace. Dan reveals how founders can leverage their personal journey, values, struggles, and mission to build stronger brands, attra...

In this powerful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with renowned economist, leadership expert, and author of The Perfect Plan, Dr. Don Barden, to uncover the mindset and decision-making strategies behind elite business performance. Drawing from decades of research into high achievers, leadership psychology, and institutional finance, Dr. Don Barden reveals the science behind what...

In this insightful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Marilyn Jenkins, founder and CEO of Law Marketing Zone, to explore how specialization, systems, and smart marketing strategies can transform a service business into a scalable growth machine. After building and selling multiple businesses, Marilyn found her sweet spot helping law firms dominate their local markets through...

In this powerful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Chris Majer, founder and CEO of the Human Potential Project (HP2), whose leadership work has impacted everyone from Army Special Forces and Olympic athletes to Fortune 500 giants like Microsoft, Boeing, and AT&T. Chris shares his extraordinary journey and reveals what it really takes to create lasting transformation insi...

In this high-impact episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden tackles one of the biggest mistakes consultants and service-based entrepreneurs are making today: moving downmarket in response to AI, competition, and economic pressure. While many are lowering prices and chasing volume, Ann explains why this strategy leads straight into the competition trap—and how going upmarket is the real path to profit...

In this thought-provoking episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with renowned economist and leadership expert Dr. Don Barden to explore a bold prediction: women could dominate global leadership roles by 2028. Drawing from his research and insights from his book Here Come the Girls, Dr. Don breaks down the economic, cultural, and leadership trends driving this major global shift - and...

In this powerful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Cathy Fyock, a renowned book coach who has helped over 275 authors bring their business books to life. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book - or wondered how authors leverage books to build authority, attract clients, and open new doors - this conversation breaks it down with clarity and strategy. Ann and Cathy explor...

In this inspiring episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Lesle Lane of Studio 13, a third-generation entrepreneur who transformed a traditional family photography business into a modern, scalable enterprise. From navigating succession without a clear roadmap to evolving through the shift from film to digital and now AI Lesle shares how she reimagined her business model to stay re...

In this eye-opening episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden reveals the one critical mistake that’s costing consultants, agency owners, and service-based entrepreneurs hundreds of thousands if not millions in lost revenue. If you’re working harder but not seeing exponential growth, the problem isn’t effort, it's elevation. Using her powerful “turtle vs. giraffe” analogy, Ann explains why so many expe...

In this insightful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Mindy Flanigan, CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspiring HR, to reveal how growing businesses can build strong, scalable HR systems - without hiring a full-time HR team. With nearly 20 years of experience, Mindy shares how founders can move from reactive people management to proactive, people-first infrastructure tha...

In this powerful episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden challenges one of the biggest myths in business growth: that success comes from doing more. Instead, she reveals how true 10X growth happens by elevating your positioning, targeting higher-level opportunities, and competing for bigger contracts - not more clients. Inspired by concepts from 10x Is Easier Than 2x and real-world experience, Ann br...

In this insightful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden is joined by David Saxby, accomplished speaker, coach, and CEO of Spark Communications, to explore how speaking can become one of the most powerful drivers of business growth. With more than 2,500 presentations delivered worldwide, David shares how entrepreneurs and experts can leverage their voice - on stages, podcasts, webinars, and vi...

In this powerful episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden reveals how to turn speaking opportunities into serious revenue drivers - without relying on volume, email lists, or hope marketing. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or B2B expert who wants more than visibility from the stage, this episode breaks down how to engineer every speaking engagement for high-ticket client conversions and six- to se...

In this forward-thinking episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Scott Talley, founder of Network in Action (NIA), to explore how business networking is being reimagined for modern entrepreneurs and decision-makers. If you’re tired of outdated networking models, weekly meetings, repetitive elevator pitches, and pressure-based recruiting this conversation will open your eyes to a s...

In this high-impact episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden reveals how to transform speaking engagements into a predictable revenue engine for your business. If you’ve ever wondered how entrepreneurs generate $50,000 or even $100,000 days from a single stage, Ann breaks down the strategy behind it. With over 40 years of speaking experience, she shares how to move beyond “hope marketing” and engineer...

In this strategic episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden breaks down why your business growth today depends on how well your offline relationships and online positioning work together. Even if your best clients come from referrals, networking, or in-person conversations, decision-makers are still validating you online. Ann explains how to make sure what they find positions you as the only logical ch...

In this eye-opening episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Jasmine Jonte, CEO of a leading done-for-you course creation company - CRE8TION , to uncover the real truth behind turning expertise into profitable, scalable digital offers. If you’ve ever wondered whether online courses truly create passive income - or why so many experts struggle to make them work - this conversation d...

In this episode, host Ann Carden is joined by Gina Trimarco, organizational health strategist and founder of Carmen Communications, to explore an unexpected but powerful advantage in business success: improv comedy skills. Gina shares how she blends improv principles with consulting and leadership strategy to help organizations strengthen culture, improve decision-making, and create workplaces whe...

In this visionary episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden is joined by Aurora Winter - award-winning screenwriter, TV producer, and CEO of Same Page Publishing - for a powerful conversation on how experts can stand out, scale, and thrive in the age of AI. Aurora shares how storytelling remains the ultimate differentiator as technology evolves and how experts can combine human creativity with AI...

In this forward-looking episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden breaks down what’s really coming next for consultants, coaches, and professional service providers as we move into 2026 and beyond. Drawing from major industry research by McKinsey and Deloitte, Ann unpacks how AI is reshaping professional services, increasing competition, and accelerating the divide between commodity experts and premium...