The Transform Tales Podcast

What if the reason your clothes never fit right isn't your body—but a 1930s male fisherman's sizing system? You've spent hours in dressing rooms frustrated by inconsistent sizing, clothes that gap at the waist or pull at the hips, and the endless cycle of returns. This episode reveals how outdated manufacturing standards have failed women for decades—and why the solution requires mergi...

What if the biggest obstacle to starting your dream venture isn't funding or connections—but simply waiting for permission? Whether you're sitting on a business idea or feeling stuck in the "someday" mindset, this episode addresses the gap between wanting to launch and actually taking that first step—plus the infrastructure challenges and solutions that real founders navigate whe...

What did you want to be when you grew up? This answer wasn't expected.... Episode live today at 1pm

Season 2 Epsiode 13 with Miles is Live at 1pm today November 14th, 2025

Brooke sits down with Joe and Keith co-founders of StudioMEProductions, to discuss the journey that got them to where they are today. What if the business partnership you need has been hiding in plain sight for years? If you're stuck in a career plateau or considering starting your own venture, this episode reveals how two entrepreneurs transformed casual gym acquaintances into a thriving producti...

Brooke sits down with Joe and Keith co-founders of StudioMEProductions, to discuss the journey that got them to where they are today. What if the business partnership you need has been hiding in plain sight for years? If you're stuck in a career plateau or considering starting your own venture, this episode reveals how two entrepreneurs transformed casual gym acquaintances into a thriving prod...

Learn more about StudioME Productions, today at 1pm

Learn how it all started Friday the 31st at 1pm

Brooke sits down with Charles Mansfield III, Pittsburgh's Startup Ecosystem Manager at Innovate Pittsburgh, to discuss what it really takes to build a thriving startup community in a tier-2 tech city. Charles shares his journey from CMU mascot to becoming one of only two people in the city with his exact title, diving deep into the data behind Pittsburgh's startup scene. He reveals why the...

With energy and confidence, tune in Today Friday October 17th at 1pm for the full episode!

Tune in to listen to Charles of Innovate PGH talk all things startup, VC, and Pittsburgh.

"Can we leverage AI to evaluate companies or build startups at scale?"

What happens when a 4-year-old who refused to leave the library without her own card grows up to redefine how we think about success and legacy? If you've ever wondered how to transform your core passions into meaningful work that creates lasting impact, or you're questioning whether your definition of success needs to evolve as you grow, you're grappling with the same questions that shaped one wo...

Listen as Dina explains how important this book is to not only her but other children.

Listen to find out. Season 2 Episode 10.

DIna Baker tells us all.

Season 2 Episode 9 is out now!

Tune into Episode 9 of Season 2 now! Your next transformation might be your best one yet.

Tune is as we learn all about how Trever Stoll landed his role working with The City of Pittsburgh... Out now, Season 2 Episode 9.

What happens when you go from a happy hour with a friend worried about student loans, to becoming the person helping connect Pittsburgh's local startups to City Departments? If you've ever wondered how government innovation actually works—or how one random conversation can completely redirect your career—this episode reveals the surprising path from Environmental Science graduate to Civic...

Tune is as we learn all about how Steel House Cycle came to be and how creepy the basement is... September 5th at 1pm.

What happens when a fitness entrepreneur loses everything during COVID, battles suicidal thoughts from burnout, and then rebuilds a thriving business using rare Shakespeare as collateral? If you're feeling stuck in your career, questioning whether to take a risk or struggling to bounce back from failure, this episode reveals how one woman transformed her darkest moments into her greatest success s...

Season 2 Episode 8 with Alison Mears now streaming

Make sure to catch Alison on the podium at Steel House Cycle for a beat drop, laugh, or the drama. Also check out season 2 episode 8!

Are you spending hours on tasks that AI could handle in minutes while missing the truly transformative potential right in front of you? If you're feeling overwhelmed by AI hype but struggling to find practical ways to actually save time and enhance your work, you're not alone. People sometimes avoid AI entirely or get stuck using it like an expensive Google search, never unlocking its real...