Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Maria Nicholas-Groves , founder and CEO of Talent Growth Partners . With over 15 years of experience in recruitment and financial services, Maria shares how she's reshaping the way businesses in the Midwest align their talent strategies with ambitious growth goals. The conversation dives into the inspiration behind Tale...

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Jarvis Leverson, founder of The Morning Hero. Jarvis shares his powerful journey from experiencing homelessness to becoming a sought-after productivity coach and entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience in technology and real estate sales, Jarvis has channeled his life lessons into a transformative morning routine s...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Olivia Sammonds speaks with Anna Maria Lee , the dynamic founder of Gachi Marketing . With a career rooted in the fast-paced world of high-growth startups, Anna shares how her experience led her to launch her own consultancy—one designed to help early-stage companies build smart, scalable marketing strategies. Anna opens up about the key problem that insp...

In this episode of Founders, Future , Olivia Sammonds reconnects with Scott Anderson , founder of Burnout Breakthrough , for a deeper dive into the experiences that led him to become a leading advocate for entrepreneur mental health. A seasoned founder with ten companies under his belt—including two nonprofits—Scott opens up about the emotional toll of high achievement, sharing the personal challe...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Michelle Said sits down with Ripley Fuller , founder of RF IO Consulting LLC , to explore the story behind a firm that's helping organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. Since launching in 2020, Ripley has carved out a niche in organizational change management and strategic planning , providing companies with the tools to transition...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion speaks with Perry Aston, CEO and founder of Crowdboost Marketing . With roots in hospitality, a strong foundation from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and a sharp eye for digital innovation, Perry has led growth initiatives for businesses ranging from scrappy startups to Fortune 500 giants. He shares the story behind Crowdboost , how d...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Kyle Patrick Smith—better known as HR Kyle—founder of HRKyle Services . With over 25 years of HR leadership experience and the author of Recruiting Is Easy and Get the Job You Love , Kyle shares how he's bringing a bold, human-centered approach to HR consulting, leadership development, and career coaching. From launching hi...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed chats with Janet Jack, CEO and founder of A-List Branding . With over 30 years of experience in merchandising, marketing, and strategic sales—including high-level corporate leadership roles—Janet shares her journey from shaping global lifestyle brands to launching her own consultancy. Founded in 2016, A-List Branding helps fashion and lifestyl...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Olivia Sammons sits down with Rock DuBois, founder of Rock DuBois Coaching & Consulting, to uncover how one man’s mission to help others find clarity, confidence, and consistency led to a transformative coaching business. Rock opens up about his founding journey—from the pivotal moments that shaped his vision to the practical frameworks he now uses to...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Olivia Sammons sits down with Matt Davies, co-founder of Visioncamp, a company redefining the intersection of visual technology and entrepreneurship. Matt takes listeners on a journey through the early days of founding Visioncamp, the pivotal moments that shaped the company, and the challenges he faced while scaling a vision-first startup. With candid ins...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Olivia Sammons sits down with Sam Pepin, CEO and founder of CoreCentrica. Sam shares his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in Montreal to identifying a key market problem that led to launching his company. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges Sam faced in the early stages, how he navigated uncertainty, and what motivates his team...

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future , host Olivia Sammons sits down with Dana Benjamin Allen, founder and CEO of Back of the Napkin Consulting LLC. Dana shares how a bold idea—jotted down on a literal napkin—sparked the creation of a purpose-driven consultancy. She opens up about the early challenges, the vision that drives her team, and how she’s helping other entrepreneurs bring their...

In this forward-thinking episode of Founders, Future , host Olivia Sammons sits down with Colin Ilgen, co-founder of The Read AI Book Club, a company that’s changing how we engage with books through artificial intelligence. Colin dives into the inspiration behind the platform, the challenge of enhancing the reading experience in a digital world, and how his team is building tools that empower read...

In this empowering episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Pam Barnes, founder and CEO of MARKETING NAVII, a digital marketing agency based in Alabama. Pam shares her unique journey—how she discovered her passion for marketing at 30, built a thriving agency, and launched Go-Getter Gals , a community helping women in the Wiregrass region grow through authentic connections....

In this motivating episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion chats with Charles Livings, founder of Tip of the Spear Professional Coaching , a leadership training company based in Alabama. With a background in advocating for veterans and a deep commitment to personal growth, Charles shares how he built a business focused on resilient leadership and sustainable team development.

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Jim Crowell, the co-founder of The Sage House , to explore his entrepreneurial journey. Jim shares the inspiration behind The Sage House , the challenges he faced in building the company, and the strategies that have fueled its growth. Throughout the conversation, Jim offers valuable insights into the startup landscape, discuss...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Thomas Knoll, CEO of Eleven , a startup launched in 2024 to transform one-on-one meetings through asynchronous communication tools. As a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach, Thomas has mentored over 1,200 founders through programs like Techstars. Join us as we explore his journey in the startup world, the inspiration behind...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Jonathan Mast, the founder of White Beard Strategies. Jonathan shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with the launch of Valorous Circle in 2010 and culminating in his latest venture, White Beard Strategies, an AI consulting firm he established in 2023. With a mission to empower businesses through artificial intelligen...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Olivia Sammons welcomes Nadav Wilf, the founder of AlignCoach.ai. Nadav shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, detailing how he founded AlignCoach and the mission behind his innovative startup: Creating enjoyment, freedom, and performance with AI and automation.  During their discussion, Nadav delves into the challenges and triumphs of launching a te...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Olivia Sammons welcomes Travis Thomas, the founder and CEO of Live Yes, And. Travis shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing how he built Live Yes And and the mission that drives his company. Throughout the conversation, Travis discusses the inspiration behind his venture, the challenges he has faced, and the lessons he has learned along the way. He p...

 In this episode of Founders, Future , host Olivia Sammons sits down with serial entrepreneur Emilia D'Anzica to explore her journey through the world of customer experience innovation. Emilia shares how her early career shaped her leadership style, what inspired her to build Growth Molecules , and why she ultimately founded Emilia Speaks CX . She opens up about the challenges of scaling a se...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Olivia Sammons welcomes Ryan Hanley, the CEO and founder of Finding Peak . Ryan shares the inspiration behind his company, detailing the problem he set out to solve and the early challenges of building a business from the ground up.  Throughout the conversation, Ryan discusses the critical moments that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, including key deci...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner welcomes Chris and Jason, the co-founders of Profit First App . They take us behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey, sharing what inspired them to develop the app and the obstacles they had to overcome along the way. Chris and Jason delve into how Profit First App is revolutionizing financial management for businesses, offering pr...

In this insightful episode, host Samuel Konzem sits down with Rich Cruz, co-founder of Harmonious Workplaces, a company transforming how businesses approach organizational harmony and consulting. Rich shares the origin story behind the company, including the early days of their consulting journey, the pivotal moments that shaped their mission, and the philosophy driving their approach to team dyna...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Chaz Horn, the founder of Mastery Of B2B Sales, LLC. Chaz shares his journey of launching his business in 2016 after years of frustration working for others. He opens up about the fears and challenges he faced when starting over at 51, the key lessons he learned in building a successful sales strategy, and how he helps business...