Stories & Strategy

Joe Foster, Founder of Reebok We've all heard the saying, “Money can’t buy happiness.” 🙄 But some live by it, and others, like Reebok founder Joe Foster, have a different perspective. 👀 I had the privilege of speaking with Joe this week, and here’s what he had to say...

Kara Goldin, Founder of HintBecoming an entrepreneur can flip your whole life upside down. 🌪️Sometimes, it happens by design.Other times — totally by accident. ⚡️ That’s exactly how Kara Goldin, founder & CEO of Hint, describes her journey: accidental. 😳 After...

Kat Cole, former President of Focus Brands, owner of Cinnabon, Moe’s, Jamba, and more.We all have the same 24 hours in a day. ⏰What sets us apart is how we choose to allocate our time, energy, and resources. ⚡️ Kat Cole, former President of Focus Brands, believes...

Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Billionaire Co-Founder of Square, Jim McKelvey Fear is inevitable on your entrepreneurial journey. 😬You’ll feel it — and it won’t be comfortable. 😰If you let it, fear can consume your thoughts. Billionaire entrepreneur Jim...

Jonathan Javier, Founder & CEO of Wonsulting Feeling stuck in your career?Lost your drive?Playing it safe too often? It might be time to take a hard look at your circle. 👀 Growth requires challenge — and that starts with the people around you. If you’re always the...

CEO of YAP Media, Hala Taha There will always be people who tell you why your dreams won’t work. 🛑 They’ll list every reason you shouldn’t try. 🙅‍♀️And sometimes, the hardest part is when that doubt comes from the people closest to you. Hala Taha knows this story...

Mark Metry, Social Anxiety Coach & Host of Humans 2.0 Podcast, a Top 100 podcast in the world on iTunes. Do you dread social situations because you fear being judged?Do you replay conversations in your head, picking apart every little detail?Or maybe the thought...

Founder of Nasty Fit, Nastassia Ponomarenko At just 21 years old, Nastassia Ponomarenko has already built an empire in the fitness world. With over 1 million followers across multiple platforms and a 7-figure activewear brand (Nasty Fit) that’s taking the industry by...

Multi-Platinum Music Producer & Artist, Papi Yerr We’re wired to want things now.And with technology giving us instant access to everything — food, rides, entertainment — it’s easy to forget that real goals don’t work that way. They take time. Sometimes a long...

Ever wonder if you’re meant to climb the corporate ladder or launch your own business? It’s a question many of us face during our careers. Heather Monahan, Founder of Boss In Heels and former Chief Revenue Officer at a company with over 1,000 employees, knows the...

Michael Gaston, Founder of popular website Cut.com We all know what to do after a failure 😰Learn the lesson 📝Get back up 🧍‍♂️And go even harder 🏃‍♂️ But what about after a win? 🤔Celebrate and chill? 👎🏼 Not if you want to keep growing 📈 Let’s be real — no challenge...

Who would win in a race to a destination? 📍   Someone using Google Maps or no map at all? 🗺   Google Maps of course! 📲   Life is very similar… 🗣   The easiest way to get to where you want to be is to find someone who knows the way ⛰   And ask them for directions ⚠️  ...

Brian Scudamore: Founder & CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Being self-employed comes with plenty of perks! 🤩 Flexible schedule 📆 Job autonomy 🕹 Doing work that aligns with your values ❤️ Being your own boss 🤪 But with great freedom comes great responsibility 🧑 It’s up to...

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Noor Tagouri, an award-winning journalist, producer, activist, and motivational speaker. At just 27 years old, she has amassed over 2 million social media followers and been featured in top publications like...

From left to right: Howard Behar, Orin Smith, and Howard Schultz Every company has a mission statement to explain why they exist... 📃 Starbucks’ mission is "to inspire & nurture the human spirit - one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time." ☕️ A personal...

This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Naveen Jain, a self-made billionaire, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur who came to the U.S. with just $5 in his pocket. We discussed everything from life and business to his mission to solve some of the world's...

This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sharran Srivatsaa, a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and thought leader featured in top publications like the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS magazine, Huffington Post, and Forbes. While our conversation covered a...

Fear is something we all experience. It’s an emotion that can be triggered by a perceived threat, danger, or pain, whether real or imagined. As kids, many of us feared monsters under the bed or in the closet. I know I did. I had nightmares about them, but eventually,...

Each of us is born with unique talents and special gifts, though many of us struggle to recognize their true value. But here’s the truth: You are wrong if you think you don’t have something special to offer. I promise you have at least one skill that sets you apart...

Robbie Cape: From Public Failure to $129 Million CEO — Here's How He Did It"Life isn’t about how many times you fall down. It’s about how many times you get back up." We’ve all heard this quote at some point in our lives.It may sound like a cliché, but that doesn’t...

“Commitment is a decision — and the Latin root of the word decision means ‘to cut.’So when you make a real decision, you’re not just choosing a path. You’re cutting off all other options.” That quote from my conversation with Zipwhip CEO John Lauer has been echoing in...

I had the good fortune of spending time with Gus Simonds, CEO of the $300+ million company, MacDonald-Miller. We talked about his upbringing, the setbacks he overcame, and how he climbed from being “just a sales rep” to running one of the top mechanical contractors in...

3 Powerful Lessons from Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman to talk about his personal journey. Glenn opened up about his upbringing, his challenges, and the defining moments that shaped the leader he is...

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Outreach CEO, Manny Medina, and hearing the personal story behind his success. At the time of writing, Outreach is valued at over $1 billion — and Manny’s insights during our conversation were both powerful and...

    Whether we like it or not, we all have blind spots—weaknesses that quietly hold us back. They keep us from unlocking our full potential and stop us from living the life we're capable of. To move forward, we first need to acknowledge those blind spots—and...