UP TO THE MIC

In this episode, Rich Kozak shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a global branding consultant. He discusses the importance of personal branding, the process of shaping perceptions, and how to build a reputation and network effectively. Rich emphasizes that branding is about creating a consistent perception in the minds of target audiences and offers valuable insigh...

In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Paul Truax, who shares his journey from a competitive athlete in high school to a successful entrepreneur with his AI platform, Cognify. Paul discusses his upbringing in a loving family that emphasized hard work and entrepreneurship, his academic challenges, and how visualization and manifestation played a crucial role in his success. He elaborates on the dev...

In this episode of  Up to the Mic , we sit down with Jessper Maquindang, an expert in company culture, employee engagement, and team-building. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Jessper has transformed workplaces across various industries, helping leaders and teams unlock their potential through strategic culture assessments, leadership development, and collaborative activities. Jessper sh...

Listen along as Tom Suvansri sits down with our host, Vinny Hale to discuss his life's journey. From earning his MBA at Penn State University, working at Pfizer for over 20 years and founding his own wealth strategy firm, Suvansri shares all of the great lessons learned along the way. Follow Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-suvansri-52309b2/ Buy His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Beyond-T...

Join me as I sit down to hear all things life and the pursuit of excellence with Ana Larrea-Albert. From moving to the U.S. during the 1980's to pursue studies at Florida Atlantic University and eventually studying at the Harvard Kennedy School, Larrea-Albert has accomplished quite the track record of accolades. During this episode we discuss her roles as mother, professor, executive, author a...

Chris Hensley is Houston-based financial advisor and podcast host of Money Matters. He's accumulated over 20 years worth of experience in the financial services industry and aims to democratize financial literacy and make it accessible to all. Check Chris out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hensley-9584449/ Check out the Money Matters podcast: https://www.moneymatterspodca...

Summary In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Josh Polgardi, the founder of Trip Ally, about his entrepreneurial journey and the conception of his new venture. Josh shares his background growing up in Atlanta and his transition from wanting to be a college professor to working in various occupations. He discusses his three entrepreneurial ventures, including Trip Ally, a networking app that aims...

Discover the exciting career opportunities available for business school graduates. From finance, accounting, to marketing, and even entrepreneurship, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know to become successful and maximize your compensation - no matter your post-grad career path!

Inspire your journey with this motivational video about overcoming fear, embracing failure, and achieving success. Join James Schwartz as he shares his personal story and valuable lessons for young individuals and those afraid of failure. Discover how taking the next step in life can lead to personal growth and resilience. Don't let fear hold you back—watch now and transform your perspective o...

In this inspiring episode, discover the remarkable journeys of Vinny and John Mark who defied their humble beginnings to achieve work and career success. This inspirational video encourages courage, determination, and always giving your best. Learn how to break free from judgments, embrace new challenges with courage, and always deliver your best. Join us on this transformative narrative of growth...

Discover the path to stepping outside your comfort zone and achieving housing loan success with expert insights. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or facing financial challenges, learn valuable advice to conquer your goals. Join us to navigate the journey of securing a housing loan and embracing financial empowerment.

Unlocking Success with ADHD & Autism | Insights from a Neurodiverse Entrepreneur | Learn how Jeremy's journey with ADHD and autism led to the creation of innovative apps, including a new tool to harness strengths and overcome challenges. Gain valuable insights into embracing neurodiversity and achieving personal and professional success.

My next guest has extensive experience in both tax preparation and advising clients in accounting and financial transactions. Including, various roles in financial services and private equity. At a Big 4 accounting firm, he worked in audit, tax, and valuation. Vincenzo was involved in Fortune 100 audit engagements and structuring & valuation for M&A transactions. Later at Pegasus Blue Star...

My next guest is a full-time business owner, attorney, and CPA. After graduating from Texas A&M, he went on to complete his JD at the University of Virginia School of Law before heading back to Texas to work at numerous law and public accounting firms. He’s now made a career transition and is the Managing Member of Provident Legal Counsel and Partner at Provident Financial Planning. Please wel...

My next guest is the author of Starter Mindset - a book where he discusses how we all grow up dreaming of going into a field that will change the world - yet ultimately fall short. Further, he goes on to interview successful young professionals from a wide array of backgrounds to hopefully shed light onto habits that can help us stay true to those childhood dreams of grandeur. Not only that, but h...

My next guest is co-founder of the Troxel Fitch law firm based in Denver, CO. As a former college football player he was always determined to succeed  - whether on the field or off. After his time on the field ended, he attended the University of Colorado Law School where he would meet his best friend and business partner - Joshua Fitch. Over the past few years the two have of them have been able...

My next guest left his full-time job as a technology consultant to pursue his passion of public speaking. Currently he travels around the U.S. and Canada performing speaking engagements and personalized coaching for his individual and corporate clients. Not only that, he’s the founder of MasterTalk - a coaching and social media platform aiming to teach others the necessary skills to be a successfu...

My next guest is the host of the fastest growing business, entrepreneurship and lifestyle podcast in the world, Models of Masters. Not only that he’s the owner of the Conquer Consulting & Coaching and just exited his content brand newearthknowledge.com. He is here today to showcase his story of pain, struggle, and eventually overwhelming success. Please welcome my next guest, Michael Becker. F...

My next guest is the Director of Talent Management for Back Porch Management. He’s based out of Austin, TX and spends the majority of his time traveling the country representing country music artists at their sold out shows. He’s a former student of Texas A&M University and developed his foundational network in the music industry through his Aggieland Texas Country roots. Please welcome my next gu...

My next guest spent the better part of a decade traveling to different portions of the world to spread his knowledge as an academic lecturer and leader of university development programs. After leaving his last role as head of Business Development for Academic programs at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, he returned to the United States to serve as Director of the Full-Time MBA and MS Business...

My next guest is the Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting , where he helps businesses set sharper strategies by providing innovative, emotionally-intelligent facilitation, training and speaking to improve IQ, EQ, and FQ. In addition to his role as Chief Effectiveness Officer, he also provides his followers with a glimpse into his personal life on his blog, which you can find on Medium. Please we...

Bryan M. Kuderna  is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the founder of  Kuderna Financial Team . Named of New Jersey’s Top 10 Financial Professionals of 2021 by NJBiz, he also hosts a popular finance and business podcast—The Kuderna Podcast.  He is a regular contributor to CNBC, Newsmax, Yahoo Finance, AARP, and other media.  His first book, Millennial Millionaire (2016), launched Kuderna as a nat...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing technology that is revolutionizing the way we live our lives. At its core, AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, and decision-making. AI is becoming increasingly pervasive in our daily lives, and its impact is being felt across a wide range of indust...

My next guest is a musician based out of Houston, TX who’s gearing up to release his muchanticipated single, “Amigo” on Friday April 28th. His Texas Country twang and soulful stage presence have helped him to amass a following of over 13,000 on his TikTok channel. He’s energetic, up-and-coming, and always ready to put on a show. Please welcome my next guest, Charlie McCabe. If you want to keep up...

If you are a young entrepreneur who is looking for a career path that will give you a solid foundation for building and growing your business, then accounting and finance may be the perfect fit for you. In this post, we'll explore why accounting and finance are the best career paths for young entrepreneurs, and how they can help you achieve your goals. Make sure to stick around, because at the...