The Society Pod

In this conversation, I chat with Kevin Oldham about his current focus on building an entrepreneurial ecosystem and his new venture called VUCA fit, which aims to help entrepreneurs improve their mental health and overall well-being. We discuss the significance of mindset in entrepreneurship and the importance of having a supportive network. Kevin discusses the importance of finding a supportive t...

In this episode of The Society Pod, I talk with January Swiderski about the background and growth of Studio Pilates, the benefits of Pilates for all demographics, the challenges and opportunities in franchising, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry. January shares her personal journey in franchising and offers insights into the keys to success in the field. The conversatio...

This conversation is a special Mother's Day edition of The Society Pod, featuring two AMAZING working moms: January Swiderski & Larissa Palatiere. The main theme is the juggling act of being a working mom and finding balance between work and family life. We share their experiences and strategies for managing our roles as working moms. We discuss the challenges, sacrifices, and guilt that come...

My conversation with Damien Noble Andrews weaves through a broad spectrum of themes, including creativity, branding, personal development and gender dynamics. Damien shares his perspective on the importance of embracing imperfections and being present in creative endeavors and how he's bringing this to life in his parenting. He emphasizes the need for brands to have a clear purpose and a bold stat...

In this bonus content episode, I continue my conversation with Grace Nikaye. We continue our discussion on topics such as content creation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of finding like-minded individuals. We also touch on the connection between art and entrepreneurship, the role of conviction in both fields, and the challenges of imposter syndrome. They explore the idea of starting a podca...

In this conversation, Grace Nikae shares perspective from her diverse career that spans writing, marketing, branding and entrepreneurship... but it all started with her growing up as a concert pianist. We talk about the significance of alignment, curiosity, and personal growth in making career transitions. Grace shares her experience of stepping away from being a concert pianist and the challenges...

Debbie Bellenger, a fitness industry expert, discusses her experience and challenges in the industry. She shares her goal of regaining her corporate salary and working at her full potential. Debbie breaks down her revenue streams and the percentage breakdown. The conversation focuses on restructuring her business model and improving her pitch for B2B consulting services. Jessica Yarmey suggests be...

Jeff Sarris is a serial entrepreneur. He's been playing the game since 2009 and during this podcast, we discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and the multiple businesses he is involved in. He shares his passion for branding and how his company, Spyr, helps clients develop their businesses. Jeff also talks about his involvement in the kidney stone prevention industry and the videography business h...

In this episode, I chat with Brynn Scarborough, CEO and President of JK Products and Services, on a range of topics, including wellness and recovery as well as why women drop out of the workforce and how we can better support each other. She discusses her career journey and her leadership style evolution. She shares her insights on the themes discussed at the IHRSA conference, including the integr...

In this episode, Larissa Palatiere, a franchising expert, joins me to discuss her career in franchising and her role in starting the Women's Franchise Network (WFN) Dallas chapter. We talk about the unique aspects of the franchising industry and the opportunities it offers. Larissa shares her insights on franchise development and the importance of understanding all aspects of the business. We also...

In this first Q&A Day Episode, Rania Osburn and I discuss career, confidence, comeback season and more! Rania is transitioning her career and finding her direction in branding and marketing. We discuss the importance of networking, exploring new opportunities, and considering entrepreneurship. I share my experiences with building businesses and emphasize the need to control controllables and m...

If you're curious about owning a franchise or working in franchising, this conversation with Carisa Findley is for you. She is currently the president of the Emerging Brands Incubator for Unleashed Brands, but her entire career leading up to this role has also been in franchising.   We discuss the impact of franchising on families and the importance of understanding the franchisee's perspecti...

Khaled Elmasri is the Business Development Manager at Les Mills and the host of Rise Up The Show, a podcast where he interviews successful individuals and explores their entrepreneurial journeys and their defining moments. Khaled shares his favorite guest, Anthony Trucks, and his dream podcast guests, including Andy Frisella and Gary Vaynerchuk. We also discuss the process of starting a podcast an...

Hensley Ellefritz is the owner of Reboot Fitness Consulting where she's on a mission to guide small business owners to scale successfully without sacrificing their brand voice, values or vision. She is a sales savant, an operational guru in the health and fitness space, and generally a force to be reckoned with! Our conversation weaves through entrepreneurship, coaching business owners, sales tips...

Starting this podcast has been in the back of my mind for a while now. I am an avid podcast listener and I'm big on sharing learnings as I navigate my career in launching, scaling and exiting businesses. My goal in recording this podcast is that we can all grow together and learn how to build careers and legacies that we can be proud of. If you know someone who would be great to feature on the sho...