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Anne McGinty

With over 17 years as a dynamic, 2x CEO co-founder, Anne McGinty has left an indelible mark in the small business world through her innovative ventures. Her journey includes the inception, growth, and successful sale of a gourmet ice pop business, and a thriving Christmas lighting business; both basic, seasonal concepts that enabled her to work less than half the year and still reach financial freedom in her thirties.

Anne's passion for entrepreneurship extends beyond her own ventures; she is a fervent advocate for supporting others on their entrepreneurial journey. Known for her unwavering positivity, Anne serves as a mentor, believing that shared knowledge is a powerful catalyst for success. Tapping into the diverse experiences of the guests through thoughtful conversations, Anne extracts the gold nuggets of wisdom from small business entrepreneurs and offers listeners a front-row seat to aspiring business owners.

https://www.AnneMcGinty.com

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Adam Rosendahl

Adam Rosendahl is an international facilitator, experience designer, DJ and the founder & CEO of Late Nite Art®. He works with the world’s top companies to create transformational keynote experiences that impact and inspire tens of thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs and teams across 13 countries.

From Outward Bound USA to Partners for Youth Empowerment, his journey reflects a commitment to positive intelligence and leadership.


Adam’s process is so effective that he crafted a module for Stanford Life Design Lab and taking the stage in his captivating TED Talk, "How to Use the Arts to Unlock Deeper Connection. It’s no wonder that he was awarded Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year by the non-profit, Social Venture Network.

https://www.adamrosendahl.com/about

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Amy Wilkinson

Amy is the Founder and CEO of Ingenuity, a Lecturer at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and Author of the International Bestseller The Creator’s Code. She has written articles for Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Inc. Magazine, and dozens more. Amy has been featured on NPR, is a top ranked keynote speaker, and her TedX talk on The Secret of How to Think Like an Entrepreneur has been described as a “must listen full of amazing content.”

Amy’s business background is multipronged. She is the global best-selling author of The Creators Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs (Simon & Schuster, 2016).  Based on interviews with the top 200 entrepreneurs in the U.S., she distilled the mindset and skill set required to create and scale a breakout business. 

 

https://www.amywilkinson.com/

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Ana Homayoun

Ana is the founder of Silicon Valley-based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, a non-profit focused on developing executive functioning skills in classrooms. She’s the author of four books, including her latest, Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions, which highlights the essential skills students and young adults need to thrive.

As an academic advisor and early career development expert, Ana blends executive functioning, technology, and personal development, working directly with students, schools, and global organizations. Her work has been featured in media outlets such as Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and NPR.

https://anahomayoun.com/

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Chad David Kraus

Chad is the owner of Chad David Kraus Photography, voted Best of Westchester for multiple years. 


What makes his journey even more incredible is that he started his business without taking a single course in photography, but by honing his skills doing what many of us do - taking photos to document our family’s travels and memories. 


Then, in 2008, he boldly launched his business.


Since then, he has photographed over 1000 weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and several iconic Broadway shows, with his images featured in the New York Times and gracing Times Square billboards as well.

https://chadkraus.com/about-3/
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Chanda Bell

Chanda Bell is the co-founder of The Elf on the Shelf

Whether you’re a seasoned elf owner or someone who’s just wondering why these mischievous little elves keep popping up, this episode has a sprinkle of something for everyone—kids, grown-ups, and the young-at-heart. 🎅🏼🎁

Chanda, along with her mom and sister, took a simple family tradition and turned it into a global Christmas phenomenon that has enchanted millions. She’s the creative force behind the storytelling and magic that make the Elf on the Shelf part of so many family holiday traditions. 

Over the years, the elves have been featured on Good Morning America, USA Today, and even appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her company, The Lumistella Company, continues to innovate with projects like the Santaverse while staying true to the magic of Santa’s mission.

https://chandabell.com/

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Dr. Arlene Dijamco

Dr. Arlene Dijamco is a true force in the wellness realm and author of I AM Intuitive. As the owner of All Worlds Health and Pediatrics, a dedicated teacher at the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, and the heart behind the All Worlds Foundation, Arlene is a medical doctor, an integrative physician, cranial osteopath and a burgeoning acupuncturist; Harvard and Emory trained, she combines her knowledge of western and eastern medicine and is a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and spreading peace, joy, and love. She has been described as a compassionate doctor and medicine woman, and is consistently booked months in advance with patients crossing state borders just to see her.

https://www.allworldshealth.com/about

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Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh Torabi is America’s leading personal finance expert who is dedicated to helping others become unapologetically rich.


Farnoosh is an award-winning financial correspondent, television personality, and best-selling author of You’re So Money, A Healthy State of Panic, Psych Yourself Rich, and When She Makes More.

Her Podcast So Money was ranked a Top Female-Hosted Podcast by Entrepreneur Magazine, described as "a Podcast Your Wallet Will Love" by The New York Times, and has been downloaded over 35 million times, earning multiple Webby awards.

She is a former CNBC host and has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, and numerous major news and talk shows.

https://farnoosh.tv/

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Geoff Smart

Geoff Smart is the chairman & founder of ghSMART, a global leadership advisory, education, and analytics firm. He is the co-author of New York Times bestselling Who: The A Method for Hiring and is known as the world's #1 top expert on hiring.

Founded in 1995, ghSMART helps Fortune 500 CEOs & boards, entrepreneurs, and heads of state to achieve their goals through hiring, developing, and leading talented teams.

ghSMART’s Credo begins, “We exist to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world.” 

https://geoffsmart.com/books/who-the-a-method-for-hiring/
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Harshal Chokhawala

Harshal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zymochem, which he founded in 2015 and recently celebrated a major milestone by closing a Series A funding round in January this year.

As a speaker at the SynBioBeta conference in San Francisco and the Rethinking Materials conference in London, he is passionate about about bringing sustainability to everyday materials and reducing humanity's dependency on plastic. 

After hearing that microplastics can be carried through the placenta from mother to baby, Harshal doubled down on his mission to bring breakthrough technology products to everyday materials. 

Zymochem recently introduced Bayse, a biodegradable, bio-based super absorbent polymer that can be used to make diapers, the third-largest item in landfills. He aims not only to tackle the hygiene industry, but coatings, textiles, and plastics.

Zymochem has partnered with well-known including Toyota and Lululemon.

https://www.zymochem.com/our-history

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Jacques Spitzer

Jacques is the founder CEO of Raindrop, an eight-figure, 4x Emmy-Award winning and 2x Super Bowl ad producing creative agency that is also behind the top performing ad in YouTube History. Their ads which combine the best of entertainment and advertisement have generated over $1 Billion in sales for clients.

He is also the host of Marketing People Love.


The San Diego Business Journal named Raindrop Agency as “one of the Best Places to Work” and Jacques as one of “most influential people in San Diego.” The Los Angeles Times named him as “one of California’s most visionary CEOs.” 

https://www.jacquesspitzer.com/

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Jak Wonderly

Jak Wonderly is a National Geographic, award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based in Northern California. His remarkable work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Smithsonian, LIFE, and The New York Times. 

With over 1,000 images in the National Geographic Image Collection and contributions to more than 25 National Geographic books, Wonderly's photography captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

He achieved first place in the prestigious BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition and has had his work exhibited in several museums. 

A passionate advocate for conservation, Wonderly has lectured on conservation photography at Stanford University and the California Academy of Sciences.

Through his lens, Wonderly not only documents the world but also inspires action to protect it, making him a significant figure in both the artistic and environmental communities.

https://www.jakwonderly.com

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Jason Feifer

Jason is the Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine.

He is a nonstop optimism machine and is a widely recognized authority on business and adapting to change. 


He’s also the author of the best-selling book Build For Tomorrow, host of the Help Wanted and Problem Solvers podcasts, and has been named a “Top Voice in Entrepreneurship” on LinkedIn.


With decades of experience in national media, Jason has held editor roles at Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim, and Boston Magazine, and has written about business and technology for The Washington Post, Slate, New York Magazine, and many more.

https://www.jasonfeifer.com/

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Karan Singh

Karan is the co-founder and former Chief Operating Officer of Ginger, a leading mental health and coaching platform that merged with Headspace in 2021 to form Headspace Health in a multi-billion dollar transaction.

Under Karan's leadership, Ginger was recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare and was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Karan also volunteers on the Dean’s Advisory Council at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and was the recipient of MIT’s Social Impact Fellowship.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanvsingh/

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Rachel Platten

Rachel is the Emmy-Award-winning multi-platinum singer-songwriter of the global sensation “Fight Song” which has been streamed over a billion times worldwide. “Stand By You” was certified Platinum in the United States, and “Better Place” has been a ballad at countless weddings.


Her songs have been anthems for millions.


Rachel modeled for Aerie’s advertising campaign, has performed with Candlelight Concerts, Live at New Year’s Rockin’ Even in Time Square New York City, and has been an avid supporter of growing list of charities, including a dedication to Musicians On Call.


Her newest album, I Am Rachel Platten, will be released on September 3rd of this year and will give the world a glimpse into the other parts of her life, beyond the empowering positivity. The real and the raw side that so many keep hidden.

https://www.rachelplatten.com/

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Rochelle Webb

Rochelle Webb, a clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Loyola Marymount University. She’s not only an academic powerhouse, but also the visionary founder and CEO of Optimist Made, connecting global designers to the American market.


With over a decade in corporate America, Rochelle’s expertise in global brand marketing has earned her accolades, including media plan of the year and a Grand Effie.


An alumna of Columbia Business School and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, she brings an MBA-backed perspective to her ventures.

She is also an advisory council member for the Harvard Business Review.

Beyond her professional realm, Rochelle is a dedicated Board Member for 1% For The Planet and Movember, as well as an Advisory Board Member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. A true leader with a heart for positive impact, Rochelle strives to leave our world better than she found it.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-webb-62124b1/

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Simone LeBlanc

While serving as a personal life stylist for a wealthy LA client, Simone was tasked with curating gifts for special events and holidays.

In 2014, she seamlessly melded her experience and artistic vision, birthing her eponymous gift box business, Simone LeBlanc. She has helped notable clients such as the Obamas, Jamie King, Taylor Swift, and more with curating gifts for their family and friends, the media describing her as the "gift giver extraordinaire."

Her business has been featured in The New York Times, In Style Magazine, Vanity Fair, Goop, Architectural Digest and more. Turning gift-giving into an art form, she's now the go-to for  Hollywood's über-stylish, sharing her creative journey on Instagram @simoneleblanc

https://simoneleblanc.com/pages/about

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Sophie Milliken MBE

Sophie is the co-founder of City Ladies Networking, chairs the UK Charity Smart Works Newcastle, and serves as a Founding Ambassador for Every Child Needs a Mentor. 

Her dedication was recognized in 2023 when she was awarded an MBE by the Order of the British Empire for her services to Business and Education.

Sophie founded SRS Recruitment and Employability in 2013, successfully scaling it before selling in 2019. Now, as the Founder and CEO of Mojo Group, an award-winning modern PR agency, Sophie continues to break new ground.

She is the host of the popular podcast Beyond The Bio which consistently ranks on the UK marketing podcast chart. Sophie has written two best-selling books, with a third on the way titled From Unknown to Unforgettable: How to Build a Personal Brand that Goes Beyond the Bio.

https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/

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