Entrepreneurs IRL
Welcome to Entrepreneurs IRL - a podcast that dives into the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship by sharing the incredible stories of fellow entrepreneurs that are making their way through the messy middle. I’m your host, Elizabeth Miner, author, business coach, location independent business woman, AND founder of Thrive This Day. My previous career as a corporate paralegal provided me the opportunity to work with businesses from solopreneurs to iconic companies. Over the last 15 years I have focused on coaching people around the globe to help them bring their business dreams to reality. I’ve met entrepreneurs just like you, from all over the world and I've come to realize although our businesses are unique, we all travel a similar rocky road. Each week join me in intimate conversations with real-life entrepreneurs as they share their stories about the ups, downs, obstacles and triumphs of building a business you care about. It’s my hope that you’ll see a bit of yourself in these stories and you’ll be encouraged to know you are not alone and inspired to hear how others are moving through the journey. This is not the billionaire glossy version of their past, these are the stories of the perseverance, resilience, fear, and courage needed as an entrepreneur. This is our story, this is Entrepreneurs In Real Life.
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28. How Speaking and Acting IRL can Benefit Entrepreneurs, with Amanda Hennessey
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Today’s guest is Amanda Hennessey, founder of Boston Public Speaking & Boston Acting Classes. Amanda is also a public speaking coach and author of the book Your Guide To Public Speaking. In conversation with Elizabeth, Amanda shares how she learned to let go of her originally planned profession and allowed clients to help her develop all that she offers today.
27. From Corporate to Social Impact Entrepreneur, with Tarek Kholoussy.mp3
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Today we meet Tarek Kholoussy - founder of Nomads Giving Back! & Nomads Skillshare! - as he walks us through the different phases of his career. From working in New York corporate and experiencing lessons to creating two social enterprises run from the tropics of Bali, Tarek reminds us that success is defined differently at different stages in our lives.
26. The Journey of Resilience featuring marketer & entrepreneur, Chris Cromwell
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Today’s guest is Chris Cromwell, a marketing nerd, and meetup organizer. Elizabeth and Chris talk about twists and turns in life and how Chris has used his base of optimism and resourcefulness to continue to do the work he loves.
25. Coss Marte, CEO of ConBody Fitness Is Proof That History Does Not Dictate A Person’s Future
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Explicit Today Elizabeth speaks with Coss Marte, CEO of ConBody Fitness and Co-founder of Second Chance Studios. Coss shares his compelling story of how he went from the prison yard to CEO and how he’s creating opportunities for others.
24. Engaging Audiences Through Visual Storytelling, with Verity Harrison of Think Doodly
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Elizabeth's guest today is Verity Harrison, of Think Doodly. Verity is a visual storyteller who uses graphics, illustration and animation to tell compelling business stories and engage audiences. Verity shares how important community has been throughout her entrepreneurial career and discusses how one can find a community that’s a perfect fit.
23. Sports Entrepreneur Jim Strosser, CEO and Co-Founder of CALI Strong, on Focus and Selling
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This episode shares stories of Jim Stroesser, CEO and co-founder of the brand CALI Strong, and his journey from modest dreams in a small town in the Midwest US, to CEO of several major sports brands. Jim is now developing his own unique brand of sports apparel, and equipment from the ground up.
22. Entrepreneurial Evolution, featuring Vanessa Tharp
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Today’s guest is Vanessa Tharp, a change-maker and action-taker, who helps people to share their message and shine while leveling up. Vanessa shares how she has evolved since leaving her career in education.
21. How Saying Yes Led to Success for Steven Li, Photographer & Marketer
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Today Elizabeth speaks with Steven Li, CEO and Founder of Steven Li Photography, about his learning along the entrepreneurship path, and how following his personal interests led to him building his business. Steven’s recipe for business success came from him saying ‘yes’ to every opportunity that came his way, along with combining the things he loves.
20. A Conversation With Kate Melendez About Rising After Burnout
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In this episode Katy Melendez, the founder of Receptive Giving, a brand development studio and networking community for entrepreneurs, shares her story of burnout in the hustle culture, and the road to where she is today. Katy shares her challenges and view on energy management as a key element to longevity in entrepreneurship.
19. Working In the Tropics with Dorothee Upchurch
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Have you ever dreamt of quitting your job and moving somewhere exotic? Maybe it's to the mountains, maybe a cabin by the lake. Today's guest on EIRL, Dorothee Upchurch, did just that! After joking about selling t-shirts on a beach, she now has three businesses in Panama - Coronado Concierge, Colibreeze Tee’s & Gifts, and Panacific Relocation Tours. Dorothee shares her inspiring journey from a snowy day in Chicago to running multiple businesses from a beach in the tropics.
18. To Quit or Not To Quit - Exploring Options with Ben Fanning
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Are you thinking about quitting your day job to become an entrepreneur? In this episode, Ben Fanning -- Founder and CEO of The Fanning Group, Executive Coach, Speaker & Host of The CEO Sessions podcast shares his stories to help you navigate the road to entrepreneurship
17. Serving Students In New & Innovative Ways
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Elizabeth’s guest today is Michelle Jones, entrepreneur, founder, and Chief Academic Officer of Wayfinding Academy. In this intimate and personal conversation, Michelle shares how an exercise she created for her students ultimately led her to develop a new approach to higher education.
16. Entrepreneurial & Life Lessons From The River with Olympic Gold Medalist, Joe Jacobi
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Elizabeth’s guest today is Joe Jacobi - Performance Coach, Olympic Gold Medalist, and founder of 5 With Joe. Joe shares the lessons he learned in the dynamic and ever-changing pace of whitewater slalom canoe racing, and how his unique experience is correlated to both life and entrepreneurship.
15. Creating Human Connections with Naser Al Sughaiyer
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In this week’s episode, Elizabeth speaks with Naser Al Sughaiyer - a Thinker, Writer, Theatre Artist, and Founder of The Human Lab. Their discussion centers around the myriad of challenges we all face as human beings during times of disconnection, as we are experiencing right now. His answer? To create an interactive space for people of the Middle East and North Africa to connect, feel, and belong.
14. Using creativity and play in business with Tania Katan, CEO of Creative Trespassing
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In today’s conversation between Elizabeth and Tania Katan - author, creative expert, speaker, and CEO of Creative Trespassing - you’ll hear how studying theatre has helped Tania to prepare for all the roles she now plays in business and in life. Tania shares how she uses play and fun to her advantage, and how she uses these tools in unexpected ways.
13. Success Mindset with Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker, Mike Goncalves
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Today Elizabeth talks with executive coach and motivational speaker Mike Goncalves about overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of language, and enjoying the journey and what success means.
12. Taking Your Dreams Seriously & Finding Success, with Lauren Sapala, Author & Writing Coach.
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This week Elizabeth talks with Lauren Sapala, author and writing coach, about how one person’s words derailed her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. After deep inner work Lauren was ultimately able to become the successful writer she always wanted to be. Lauren shares some sage advice that every entrepreneur and writer can use to find their own success.
11. Building a Business Around the Life You Want to Live with Carolyn Jones, CEO & Founder of Absolute Numbers
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Elizabeth's guest today is Carolyn Jones, CEO & Founder of Absolute Numbers, and she shares how she built her business around the life she wanted to live. She explains how she's been able to continue to grow her business staying within that framework.
10. Paul Kim and Leigh Ryan co-founders of Good Girls Gone Great an apparel business built on the foundation of empowerment
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In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Paul Kim and Leigh Ryan, co-founders of Good Girls Gone Great, about empowerment as a foundation of building a movement based business and helping create a world we want for us and for our children to live in.
09. Building A Location Independent Lifestyle With Sean Ogle, Entrepreneur and Founder of Location Rebel
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Today Elizabeth talks with Sean Ogle, entrepreneur and founder of several very successful niche sites. They discuss options to get started as an entrepreneur, the concept of "bridge businesses" and how to navigate when things don't go as planned along the entrepreneurial journey.
08. “When is a cookie a meal? A conversation with Kuda Biza, social entrepreneur & co-founder of Nunbelievable
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Elizabeth's guest is Kuda Biza, co-founder of Nunbelievable, a cookie company with a mission to provide meals for those in need. He shares his story of becoming an entrepreneur and the impact of his childhood on the choices he makes in business.
07. Being an Entrepreneur and an Introvert with Jasraj Hothi, Founder of INF Club
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Today Elizabeth talks with Jasraj Hothi founder of INF Club as he shares the stepping stones that brought him from the corporate world to becoming a solo entrepreneur, and how he navigates being an entrepreneur as an introvert.
06. Soul Food On A Mission, Kamiya Willoughby & Tess Hurlburt, owners of SoulNia, talk about marriage, business & life
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In this episode, Elizabeth talks with married partners Kamiya Willoughby & Tess Hurlburt, founders of SoulNia, a soul food catering, and a pop-up restaurant company in Denver, CO. Kamiya is an Air Force veteran, a full-time student, and co-founder. Tess is working a full-time job while also co-founder of SoulNia. These two entrepreneurs talk about how they handle the challenges of building a business alongside their other obligations and as partners in business and in life.
05. The Real Life of Digital Nomads with Miguel Costa and Matilde Leitão, founders of Travel B4 Settle
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Miguel Costa and Matilde Leitão, co-founders for Travel B4 Settle marketing company joins Elizabeth on this week's episode. They share their story of leaving everything behind and traveling the world, living their lives as Digital Nomads. From careers as a chemical engineer and an occupational therapist to the unknown world of digital marketing. Listen to this episode to learn how their desire to learn new skills, led to a life of to complete freedom for this couple
04. From Engineer to Entrepreneur with Prashant Kakad
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Prashant Kakad is the Founder of Bollywood Dreams Entertainment, an engineer and holds a master’s degree In science. DJ Prashant is well-known and loved in circles of Bollywood fans and Indian culture enthusiasts attend his Jai Ho! parties in the Western United States. As a DJ, dancer, singer, and dance teacher he is a true cultural ambassador. In today's episode, he talks about his life trajectory from the expected path to following what made his soul happy. We discuss his eventual fulfillment through his entertainment venture and get a special added bonus as he treats us closing the episode out in song.
03. Using Your Intuition to Follow Your Truth with Intuitive Medium Amy White
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Elizabeth's guest today is Amy White, an Intuitive-Medium, Channel, and truth bomb dropper. In this amazing conversation, you will hear how Amy changed her life drastically and made her leap from a corporate world into an entrepreneurial coaching practice. All while using her intuition for recognizing the truth.
02. Using Emotion As A Guide: A conversation with Gino Perrotte
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Elizabeth's guest today is Gino Perrotte, an award-winning Human Communication Consultant and instructor. Gino talks about his personal and professional path and how he used emotion to connect the dots along his entrepreneurial journey.
01. Entrepreneurs In Real Life
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This is not a billionaire glossy version of entrepreneur's past. These are the stories of the perseverance, resilience, fear and courage needed as an entrepreneur. This is our story.
