Flexwork Studios Podcast

In this episode of the  Flex Room Podcast , host  Ludwig Royo  sits down with  Dev Bijlani , Head of Customer Growth at  Rise Advisory , for a conversation that flips the script on how people think about  sales, accounting,  and  business growth . What starts as a discussion around finance quickly opens into a deeper look at how creative entrepreneurs can better understand their numbers—and why mo...

In this powerful episode of the  Flexwork Podcast , host  Ludwig Araujo  sits down with entrepreneur, educator, and grant funding expert  Jekwenta “Coach K” Prime to unpack a story that redefines what it means to turn adversity into opportunity. From being terminated at a major financial institution to building a thriving, impact-driven business, Coach K shares how her journey became the foundatio...

In this episode of the  Flexwork Podcast , host  Ludwig Araujo  sits down with  Julee Gracey , a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans international modeling, television, real estate investing, and high-performance business coaching. What unfolds is a powerful conversation about  reinvention, confidence,  and the real-world strategies required to build a thriving business in today’s competitive...

In this episode of the  Flexwork Podcast , host  Jamie Tompkins  sits down with  Alicia Lyttle —AI consultant, entrepreneur, and educator—to unpack what  artificial intelligence  really means for the future of work, business, and everyday life. What starts as a conversation about Alicia’s early exposure to tech quickly evolves into a powerful, practical guide to understanding  how AI is reshaping...

In this episode of  The Flexwork Podcast , we sit down with  Yve-Car Momperousse , the dynamic founder and CEO of  Creole Essence , the Haitian beauty brand that's reshaping the clean haircare and skincare space—one bottle of castor oil at a time. Yve-Car shares her incredible journey, starting with a personal hair catastrophe in grad school that sent her searching for a product her mother swo...

Gigi Georgio  never planned to go viral. A full-time high school teacher at a private Catholic school in South Jersey, Gigi spent her first real summer off exploring coffee shops, local businesses, and hidden gems across New Jersey. She started casually sharing her day-to-day on TikTok—no lofty goals, no pressure—just one post a day, focusing on  quality over quantity . Within weeks, her videos we...

In this episode of  The Flexwork Podcast , hosted by  Ludwig Araujo , we sit down with  George Ianuzzi , the  Country Manager of Koel Colors USA , for a deep, fascinating look into the science, psychology, and innovation behind color across industries. From  automotive paints  to  cosmetics ,  food dyes  to  product packaging , George’s 30+ year journey through pigments and product development is...

What happens when your mom’s homemade salad dressing becomes a $300 million brand—and then it all falls apart?  In this episode of  Flexwork Remote , host  Ludwig Araujo  sits down with  Gregory Vetter , the raw and radically honest founder of  Tessemae’s , to unpack the gritty realities behind launching, scaling, and losing a business that started from a Tupperware container and turned into a hou...

Nick D’Ambrosio never planned to become a defense contractor, let alone one working at the cutting edge of geospatial intelligence, environmental resilience, and unmanned combat systems. But his journey—from ecologist with a love for the woods to CEO of Nomadics, a firm trusted by the U.S. Navy and major federal agencies—is one of those rare stories that bridges purpose, technical brilliance, and...

Eric Nies  was once the face of reality TV. As one of the original cast members of  MTV’s The Real World  and the host of  The Grind , he skyrocketed to fame in the early ‘90s. But behind the camera-ready looks and dance-floor charisma was a young man grappling with trauma, self-doubt, and the weight of a fast-moving, fame-fueled life. In this deeply personal and revealing episode of the  Flexwork...

In this episode of  The Flex Work Podcast , host  Ankur Garg  sits down with  Nita Sanger , founder of  Idea Innovate Consulting  and a seasoned transformation strategist who helps professional services firms evolve for the future. After more than a decade at Deloitte and leadership roles at Wolters Kluwer and Cherry Bekaert, Nita launched her own consulting practice in 2017. Today, she specialize...

In this engaging episode of the Flexwork Podcast, host Ankur K Garg sits down with Pinaki Kathiari, CEO of Local Wisdom and co-founder of Resource Hero. They explore Pinaki’s entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Local Wisdom, and how blending design and technology helped him build a thriving digital communications agency. Pinaki shares key milestones, lessons in leadership, and the importance o...

In this engaging episode of the Flexwork Podcast , host Ankur Garg welcomes Mark Coscarello, a solar industry expert and fractional CEO with a passion for helping businesses achieve sustainable growth. Mark shares his journey from launching startups to becoming a trusted strategic growth advisor. They dive into the challenges of scaling businesses, the myths surrounding solar energy, and how authe...

In this engaging episode of the Flex Work Studio Podcast , host Ankur Garg reconnects with his fraternity brother, Kushal Shah, a CPA-turned-real estate agent who has made waves in the competitive New Jersey housing market. From sharing first-time buyer tips to navigating the complexities of real estate investments, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone curious about buyi...

In this electrifying episode of the Flex Work Studio Podcast , host Ankur Garg welcomes a legend in the nutraceutical industry, Dinesh Venkataswaran, who’s been shaping the way we think about functional ingredients at OmniActive Health Technologies. Dinesh isn’t just a name in the business—he’s the driving force behind some of the most innovative health solutions on the market. OmniActive, with ro...

Get ready for a masterclass in reinvention! In this episode of the Flexwork Podcast, host Ankur K. Garg sits down with Jay Rana, an events industry legend who has been dazzling crowds and breaking the mold for over two decades. Known for his unmatched ability to command the mic and create unforgettable experiences, Jay opens up about how he constantly reinvents himself, both professionally and per...

What happens when you and your best friends decide to turn a dream into reality? For host Ankur, it meant creating a state-of-the-art podcast studio in Springfield, New Jersey. In this inaugural episode of the Flex Work Studio Podcast , Ankur takes listeners on a behind-the-scenes journey of how he and his team brought this creative hub to life. Joining him for the kickoff is his longtime friend,...