Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff Smith

R. Scott Edwards started his first company at age 17, and at 24 opened Laughs Unlimited, (1980) just the 12th full-time comedy club in the entire United States. Scott was fortunate to fall in with comedy greats like Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Garry Shandling, and many others who helped him develop an extremely successful chain of comedy clubs in Northern California. In turn, he helped develop talent...

Chris Brogan (BOV) was very kind to be on my show at launch...this is a quick chat, but well worth a listen.  Fun, and insightful about what is right and what is wrong in the world of content creation. Chris Brogan explores how people use content and community to build marketplaces around areas of belonging. He is CEO of Owner Media Group, a sought after public speaker, and the New York Times best...

David Frees' life, academic work and careers have taken him across the globe and exposed him to leaders, master communicators, persuaders, influencers and negotiators in hundreds of nations and across many cultures. He now uses his experience to teach leadership, sales and marketing, persuasion, influence, interrogation and negotiation to audiences ranging from computer hackers turned "good guys"...

Dara McKinley: After studying psychology and alternative spirituality for most of her life, an unlikely turn of events veered Dara McKinley toward the forgiveness path. Examined through the lens of her previous knowledge, she discovered that forgiveness is not only an effective healing modality, but it wasn’t pardoning. Feeling called to help the many people deterred by mainstream forgiveness defi...

Madeleine Lambert is the driving force behind the business management and growth of Content Refined. As a young entrepreneur, she is always looking for different ways to improve the business for her clients and for her employees. She has a Bachelor’s Degree with combined Honours in Legal Studies & Human Rights from Carleton University. After university, she traveled solo across the globe, and live...

Fiorella Yriberry, a nomadic content marketer for RVshare, has traveled 40+ states and 35 national parks in her self-converted home. For four years, shes explored North America, sharing stories to inspire outdoor adventures. Fiorella Yriberry Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer," hosted by Jeff Smith, the focus is on the nomadic lifestyle of guest Fiorella Yriberry,...

Jonathan Greene is a Father, writer, podcast host, guest expert, unwitting polymath. Creator of Redoubtable & Uncalendared. Purveyor of wit. Advocate of sarcasm. Believer in zen. Jonathan Greene Vroom Veer Stories Currently writing everyday on medium working up steam to write a novel; he already wrote to screenplays which was really cathartic Test questions that are looking for the "best answer" v...

Jeff Giles is an experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes. Jeff Giles makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. What would you do if the belief you'd dedicated your life to turned out to...

Dr. Manan Shah is a founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMedO) of Wyndly. As CMedO, Dr. Shah oversees every aspect of Wyndly which interacts with patients (and many that don't!), including patient experience, provider experience, medical operations, marketing, and customer support. He's led Wyndly from just an idea, to its first patients, to the fully-functioning medical practice and company it is...

Sheila Buswell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Buswell Biomedical, a veteran of the US Army and the author of Is This Seat For Me? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business Sheila Buswell Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of Vroom Vroom Veer, host Jeff Smith talks with guest Sheila Buswell, CEO of Buswell Biomedical and an Army veteran. Tim Paige provides a thematic intro...

Janice Chaka is a self-confessed introvert and an accomplished entrepreneur with over 8 years of international HR experience.  She has cross cultural and international experiences working with companies both large and small.  Janice provides a unique perspective on applying human resources and career coaching for introverts. Janice Chaka Vroom Veer Stories Grew up traveling all over the UK; her fa...

Roger Whitney is the Retirement Answer Man and he believes you can create a great life that balances living well today AND living well tomorrow by have the right little conversations about money.  Over the last 24, years he has worked directly with clients on this journey. Roger Whitney Vroom Veer Stories The traditional idea of retirement is ready for bed, what's next? How to find balance between...

Jessica Ell is a Martha Beck-certified life coach who helps people make hard decisions. From Jessica Ell.com About Page: I’ve struggled with hard decisions my whole life (I’m an Enneagram 6 with an open Identity G Center in Human Design). “I don’t know” is the most truthful statement of my existence, but about this I am absolutely certain: unless someone has been there themselves, they can’t possi...

Vin Clancy is an infamous growth hacker that went from being on social welfare in the UK to winning best speaker at SXSW V2V for his growth hacking talk, finishing a 100-date world tour, and earning six figures on his debut growth hacking book.  Vin created one of the biggest marketing communities on Facebook, and moved to L.A., where he teaches companies how to rapidly grow their audiences and bu...

Bruce Schutter 2 returns to Vroom Vroom Veer to discuss what's new with his Mental Health Warrior Program. After struggling with Bipolar, Alcoholism, Anxiety Disorder and PTSD for over 20+ years, I reached a breaking point where I attempted suicide. But with a second chance at life, I set out to find an answer to my life’s challenges. I discovered that Mental Health is the key to triumphing over a...

Charla is a 25-year Executive Sales Leader and has led teams of entrepreneurs totally over 1 million people in 30 countries. She is passionate about personal development and has spent her life coaching and mentoring business owners to unleash their greatness. Wife to Jason, mom to two sons and ChaCha to 2 gbabies. Charla Gervers Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer,"...

Peter J. Stavros is a writer and attorney in Louisville, Kentucky. His debut novel, The Thing About My Uncle, was released on August 20 by BHC Press. His work has also appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, The Boston Globe Magazine and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Peter J. Stavros Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer," host Jeff Smith welcomes Peter Stavros, a writer f...

Paralympian, Professional Speaker, Author, Exactly What to Say®️ Certified Guide. Cancer took my sight, blindness gave me vision, adventure lets me live. Kyle Coon Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary The podcast episode begins with Danny Covey prepping the host, Jeff Smith, for recording. After a brief interaction involving humorous remarks about Danny’s relaxed attitude and reference to Mr. Rogers, the...

Danny Covey survived 8 heart surgeries — 4 of which were open-heart! He nearly died on the operating table 3 times. Despite being told he would never physically excel, I earned a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. His story is one of resilience, healing, and most importantly, HOPE. Danny Covey Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of Vroom Vroom Veer, hosted by Jeff Smith, guest Danny Covey shares h...

Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, author, and co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength. She is passionate about using psychology and applied neuroscience to help people live bold, happy lives. Dr. Ashley Smith Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer," Jeff Smith opens with a warm welcome to Dr. Ashley Smith, after an ins...

Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a licensed Naturopathic Physician with two decades of experience, specializes in empowering health-conscious professionals to conquer long COVID and ME/CFS fatigue. Her personal battle with chronic fatigue inspired her to uncover its root causes, leading to the creation of a transformative system that addresses the five core root causes of Chronic Fatigue/ME. This approach hel...

From Staci B's About page: The stress from complex trauma and undiagnosed neurodivergence, along with serving as a caregiver for over a decade, pushed Staci b’s nervous system into a continuous state of high alert. Determined not to let her fate be eternal survival mode, she embarked on a journey that led her to become a Nervous System Regulation Evangelist. With hundreds of hours of research unde...

VIRAL GOR, widely known as VIRUS THE POET, is an award-winning Canadian poet and author of Poetry is Motion: Mind, Body & Soul who travels globally to perform on large stages throughout Toronto, Paris, London, San Francisco, Miami, NYC, and more. He received a national award for his poem “Home,” which was later published by the Poetry Institute of Canada. His poetry touches on universal themes of...

Frances Pappalardo lives in ScottsDale, AZ with her husband Tony, daughter Emerson, and dog Grizzly. Together they’ve turned an idea to help others live better lives into the Customize Your Life movement. As entrepreneurs, they’ve built a highly-successful business that has made them in-demand speakers at events around the world and frequent guests on leadership, personal growth, and self-help pod...

Risa August is an award-winning author, speaker, and Gestalt Practitioner. Risa is also living with a rare pituitary tumor and she inspires audiences and clients alike. Former Ironman athlete, she opened up to a world of possibilities, exploring various styles of dance, aerial silks, boxing, and embracing life with curiosity and vigor. Risa's personal journey exemplifies overcoming limits and livi...