Let’s Talk Business

In this episode, we sit down with Fahd Zia, owner of AM Management, to unpack his journey from ambitious teenager to real estate entrepreneur. Fahd shares how he got started in the world of real estate development at a young age, the lessons he learned while building his business, and the mindset that helped him turn vision into reality. We dive into the fundamentals of getting started in real est...

In this episode, we interview Brooke Bridges, a holistic healer and author. We learn about how she started her healing journey when she moved to the Berkshires from LA. We learn about her upcoming book release and how to have radical self-acceptance. If you are interested in healing, inner child work, the benefits of nature, and healing mental health, this is the episode for you. You can visit Bro...

What’s the difference between a Roth and a Traditional IRA—and which one actually sets you up better long term? In this episode, we sit down with Marissa Main, a financial advisor at Greylock Federal Credit Union, to break it all down in a way that finally makes sense. We get into the real-world pros and cons of Roth vs. Traditional IRAs, explore different investing options, and discuss what life...

In this episode, Ascend Business Club sits down with Stephanie Martin, a financial wellness coach at Greylock Federal Credit Union, to break down personal finance in a way that actually makes sense. We cover everything from budgeting basics and credit cards for beginners to what really goes into your credit score and how loans work. Beyond the numbers, we also get into money mindset and the psycho...

What does it take to turn passion into purpose—and setbacks into fuel? In this episode of Let’s Talk Business , we sit down with Andres Ramirez, founder of Funk Box Studio, who’s redefining what it means to build something from the ground up through the art of breaking. We dive into the mindset behind real growth and self-expression through dance. We learn how to turn hardships into stepping stone...

Spoiler: it’s not just cute displays and happy customers. In this episode, we interview Karen Hines, owner of Lykke Living in Lenox, MA, and uncover the real behind-the-scenes of running a brick-and-mortar shop. Think social media marketing, building a dream from scratch, risks, and resilience. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to open a store someday,” this episode might change how you see everythi...

From chasing a football dream as a kid to building a platform that helps the next generation get recruited by top programs, this episode dives into Tucker Hartman's journey as the founder of Ascension Elite Football. We talk about what it really takes to turn passion into purpose. Tucker shares how his love for football as a young athlete evolved into creating Ascension Elite, a training and r...

"Let's Talk Business" by BCC's Ascend Business Club is where ambition meets execution. In this first episode, we meet the podcast hosts featuring Terra, Drew, Ever, D, and Fredson. We also discuss mindset shifts in time management and taking action. Audio Support and Microphone Setup by Alzie Mercado Edited by Naquarry Washington Cover art by Harry Patel