Founder Fumbles Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Mario Wilcox — Founder of Wilcox Wellness, Licensed Master Social Worker, Mental Health Consultant, Real Estate Investor, and Foster Care Alumni — to explore the intersection of mental health, entrepreneurship, real estate, and purpose-driven leadership. Mario shares how his life experiences inspired him to build a business dedi...

Send us Fan Mail .Audio fixed..Audio fixed. In this episode of Founder Fumbles, we sit down with Geralyn Gaines — Founder of Keeping It G, keynote speaker, HR consultant, professional coach, and corporate leader — to explore the power of self-advocacy, transformational leadership, and building a purpose-driven business while navigating a successful corporate career.  From working at Ford Motor Com...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build something that matters? In this episode of Founder Fumbles , Dahmari Taplin sits down with Samuel Ogah — AI Engineer, founder of ZICloud Tech, and creator of the African Innovation and Cultural Center — for a real conversation about purpose, pressure, and persistence in entrepreneurship. Sam’s journey is rooted in impact. He’s not just building bu...

Send us Fan Mail Buzzsprout Description: In Episode 16 of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Percy White Jr.—media director, minister, and author of Unshaken . Percy shares his journey through infertility, how it challenged his identity as a man and believer, and what it means to trust God even when prayers go unanswered. This episode is for anyone navigating pressure, uncertainty, or...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Founder Fumbles — where we dig deep into real startup struggles and comeback strategies. In this episode, host Dahmari Taplin sits down with Kyle Colley, Cofounder of Bookum, to talk about building a startup rooted in storytelling, community, and connection. From the grind of entrepreneurship to lessons learned along the way, this episode is packed with real insigh...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build multiple streams of income and keep them running? In this episode of Founder Fumbles , I sit down with Crystal B , Founder & CEO of Novamultiverse, to break down the real story behind being a serial entrepreneur. From navigating uncertainty to managing multiple businesses, Crystal shares the raw truth about what it takes to build, grow, and su...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Founder Fumbles 🎙️ where real startup struggles meet real comeback stories. In this episode, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Bibobra Alabrah, a Principal Consultant at Prexiso and an emerging force in data analytics and scalable systems. From his journey into tech to building high-performing infrastructures, Bibo breaks down the mindset, challenges, and lessons behin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Stephanie Laflora, Founder & Creative Director of Moxie AI and CEO of Crownhunt. As a Techstars alum and AI go-to-market systems expert, Stephanie is helping founders and creators build scalable businesses using AI and strategic growth systems. In this conversation, we discuss: • Stephanie’s founder journey • Le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles , host Dahmari Taplin sits down with author and speaker Cassandra Burks for a deep and personal conversation about faith, resilience, and purpose. Cassandra discusses the message behind her book Remember What You Are and explains her perspective on the relationship between the human spirit, the body, and the natural world. She also shares how her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles , host Damari Taplin sits down with Cameron Garner , founder of Holy Spirit Fire Schools and Cameron Garner Ministries , to talk about faith, identity in Christ, and the real struggles behind building a ministry. Cameron shares his journey from North Carolina to Puerto Rico, why he believes many Christians struggle in their walk with God, and how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari sits down with the powerhouse Zaneta Kelsey, Cofounder and CEO of Access Mode. Zaneta isn’t just a leader; she’s a force. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in Colorado, she’s a Techstars Alumni and a former Colorado Governor’s Fellow who is now dedicated to helping founders of color scale through world-class...

Send us Fan Mail Failure isn’t the end; it’s just the first round. In today’s episode, host Dahmari Taplin sits down with Christian Martinez, CEO of Denver Kickboxing and Fitness, to discuss the raw reality of building a business in the fitness industry. Christian isn’t just a gym owner; he’s an advocate for mental health who views martial arts as a form of expressive art. From the mats at Edge MM...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Jonathan Castner, CEO and cofounder of Castner Creative. A filmmaking studio bringing brand stories to life through immersive visuals. From the script to the screen, Jonathan shares how he’s turned challenges into creativity, telling the human side of business with impact and vision. Tune in to hear how he’s buildin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Founder Fumbles , the podcast where we dig into real startup struggles, hard lessons, and the comeback stories that shape real entrepreneurs. Hosted by Dahmari Taplin, this show is all about learning how to bounce back from founders who’ve actually lived it. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Marz , Founder & CEO of Marzimperfectionz and organizer of Denver’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Caleb Kioh, CEO and cofounder of Walletgyde—an AI-powered platform transforming how people build financial independence. From financial storytelling to fintech advocacy, Caleb shares the real journey behind the algorithms: the setbacks, growth, and lessons that shaped his mission. Tune in to hear how he’s using tech...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Amber Simon, CEO and cofounder of Quivr—a platform helping women live pleasure-first lives. From the corporate boardroom to founding a movement centered on intimacy, empowerment, and radical self-love, Amber opens up about her journey as a mother of three, coach, and and how she became a women's pleasure coach....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 In this episode of Founder Fumbles, Dahmari Taplin sits down with Kolade Adekoya, CEO and founder of Bookt—a platform reshaping the way we experience events. From his days as a Scrum Master to becoming a world-traveling, music-making solo entrepreneur, Kolade shares the highs, lows, and breakthroughs that have fueled his $2M+ journey. Tune in to hear how he’s redefining...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of Founder Fumbles! 🎙️ Today, I'm joined by Regis Arzu, CEO and cofounder of CoVoice, a real-time interpreting platform that’s breaking language barriers. Regis is a proud son of Honduran immigrants, a husband, father, and Access Mode Accelerator alum who shares his raw journey as a founder — from near burnouts to powerful bounce-backs. 🚀 In this...