The Secret Art of Business

Cathy Williams is a trail-blazer in the world of body based healing and creative arts therapy. As an award-winning author, trainer and facilitator, Cathy is the founder of Intuitive Self where her workshops, courses and one-on-one sessions help individuals connect with their intuitive wisdom. Known for her empowering compassionate approach, Cathy supports women to rekindle their relationship with their bodies and re-learn how to listen to, trust in and follow their intuition. WEBSITE: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveself__ 

Many people got to know Mikaela Hunt because she was in our living room from the news desk. But you will hear today how that was merely a stepping stone to where she is shining now, informing and storytelling in a much more powerful role. https://www.mikaelahunt.com/

I just love this company name. Matt Pincus & David Sohn are the Founders of Helpt. Helpt is on a mission to transform how IT professionals deliver exceptional customer support experiences. They are industry veterans who understand the challenges of scaling support teams and provide U.S.-based help desk solutions designed specifically for IT leaders, MSPs, and software vendors. https://gethelpt.com/

Kerri Laubenthal Mollard is the CEO of Mollard Consulting, consults with nonprofit organizations on fundraising, planning, and board governance. She earned a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource. What does that mean? Listen in, because you are going to love it. And you are going to want to work with Kerri. https://buildingabetterboard.com/ https://mollardconsulting.com/

Maybe on of the coolest people that I have had on the podcast, Jon Williams is CEO at Diamond Music Management, LLC and with more than 30 years as an entertainment professional, Jon brings a wealth of experience in the planning and execution of successful entertainment. Jon’s story is one of perseverance and includes the opportunity to work with people putting on amazing events but also organizations and numerous celebrities from all over the country. ANd you really need to check out his website: https://www.diamondmusicmanagement.com/

Yvette Alexander Slate is the Founder and Principal of Carried The Bag, LLC and a faculty member at Otterbein University. Carried The Bag is a business sales coaching company specializing in personal and professional development for individuals and organizations that was built on a foundation of "playing teacher" as a child. Yvette provides customized sales coaching and business strategy sessions that assist businesses with revenue generation and growth. https://www.carriedthebag.com/

Corinne LeBrun, PhD, is the owner of Wild Divine Bliss, and she can help you get in touch with your soul, ignite creativity & live a divinely inspired life. As an entrepreneur, consultant, and author, she has a proven track record of scaling revenue, raising funding, and developing sustainable operations for growing businesses in various sectors. But she does it with a unique perspective from her research in psychology and human imagination, which enables her to understand consumer behavior, team dynamics, and marketing strategies. To connect with Corinne, take her course, or order the book, simply click on this link: https://linktr.ee/wilddivinebliss

Sophia Fifner is the CEO & President at Columbus Metropolitan Club and the Founder of Civic Wellness. Sophia is also a keynote speaker and an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University. Early on Sophia learned how to use her voice to make a difference in many lives and today she is sharing her story. Follow her writings on Substack, "The Advocate Next Door." You can learn more about the Columbus Metropolitan Club here: https://columbusmetroclub.org/

Your life will be changed after listening to this conversation with Kevo Aregbe who, regardless of circumstances, found the place that he needed to be as a multi award-winning artist, playwright, tattooist, professor, photographer, and father. Some of his work can be downloaded, “What Do We Do Now?” & “Medusa by Kevo” are now streaming on Amazon. Everything else he impressively does can be found at: Art By Kevo Or follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevoarts/

Hugh Massie is the Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behaviors. Hugh noted that people would often make the same mistakes when making major and often stressful decisions. He looked to science for a solution that would uncover the hard-wired patterns of behavior that repeatedly drove those decisions throughout their lifetime. He is here today to talk more about that and how his company can help your business. https://dnabehavior.com/

You are here for a good one, in this episode I have 3 guests today! Ruth Milligan, Acacia Duncan, and Blythe Coons all members of the Articulation team and they are here to talk about joining forces to write the book The Motivational Speaker, based on the decades of experience they have in training people to be better public speakers. This book will be a must-buy for you or someone that you know who is ready to level up. https://www.articulationinc.com/ THE BOOK » https://bit.ly/41LM8j8

Maria Angelova is the Founder & CEO of Rebellious International, as well as the creator of The Angelova Method.  She is also an author and the host of The Mind Body Podcast. You will want to tune in if you are looking for a strong body, calm mind, some healing, and to be fully living. You rebel, you. rebelliousstudio.com

Stephanie Forbes is the CEO of The Forbes Group, where they specialize in aligning businesses with modern value chain strategies that drive sustainability compliance, operational excellence, and measurable growth. Stephanie is also an international keynote speaker and consultant. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in supply chain management, strategy, and risk. Whew! She is strong with the left/right brain force! https://theforbesgroup.ca/

Kate McKay is President and CEO of Kate McKay, LLC, Siena Strategy Partners, and Executive Producer and Host of The McKay Effect. She is a dynamic international keynote speaker, and bestselling author who empowers clients and audiences to unlock their full potential and live lives of impact. https://kate-mckay.com/ https://kate-mckay.com/book/

Holly Haws is a distinguished real estate coach and investor who works with real estate agents and teams, particularly those building extensive portfolios or working significantly with investors. As a top 5% MAPS coach with over 6000 coaching hours, Holly has helped professional real estate agents build multi-million dollar portfolios in under 24 months and helped 1 client build a portfolio from 0 to over 150 doors in that same period of time.  https://www.hollyhaws.com/

Janet Chen is not only the award-winning CEO at ProMusica Chamber, she is also, very much, a musician. We talk about how her musician's heart she can create perfect performances at ProMusica as she fully understand the needs of both performers and audience members. Look at your schedule now and see which performance you can enjoy next.  https://promusicacolumbus.org/  

Tina Provost is the Co-Founder and CEO of Five Star Fans, THE leading collegiate fan and athlete engagement community. Basically, it is crowdsourcing to help retain your athletes at your favorite  universities. You simply follow the play by play of televised games on the platform from anywhere in the world and directly reward athletes. Brilliant. Because those kids work hard and college isn't cheap. https://www.fivestarfans.com/

Paige Garrity is the co-founder of fulFILLed Lifestyle Co., a zero-waste, green-certified retail business, AND Paige Garrity Consulting. She has led initiatives to help consumers make more conscious consumption choices and has been the winner of Green Business People's Choice Award 2 years in a row. https://fulfilledlifestyleco.com/ http://paigegarrity.com/

Pete Cline the perfect guest as he has an 8-5 job, but also created an outlet that feeds his passion. Pete is the award-winning Executive Director & Founder of VETMotorsports and a TEDx speaker. A renaissance-man, as he not only working with returning warriors struggling with PTSD, he writes poetry, plays music, cooks, and races anything with wheels. Overall, he is a pretty cool guy, too. Everything you need to know about VETMotorsports can be found here: http://www.vetmotorsports.org/

Amani Roberts is the definition of cool. He is a professional speaker, DJ, professor, author, and music business expert who is creating memories through music, spoken and written word. The title of his second book, The Quiet Storm, a historical and cultural analysis of the power, passion, and pain of R&B groups is available for purchase at: https://thequietstormbook.com.

Tyler J. Jensen, is the President of The Top Performance Group and is a nationally respected business strategist and speaker. He has trained hundreds of business owners across the United States. He is also a member of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC), and a Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM). And my favorite part, he also loves to draw. https://www.tylerjjensen.com/ https://thetopperformancegroup.com/

Emily Quick Schriver is the CEO at the Matriots, a nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to supporting, endorsing, and encouraging Ohio women candidates. She was also a member of the "Best Damn Band In The Land." You will enjoy this conversation as her career journey is just as fascinating as her arts journey. https://matriotsohio.com/

Keith Stevens is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of UpRys (Up Rise) which is a strategic group of business professionals dedicated to serving the community by elevating organizations. They empower change to allow leaders to focus on what matters most, their mission. He is also Co-founder and Principle of Akava and former owner and CEO of Proteam Solutions Inc. Whew! But it is his origin story is that fueled the whole fire. https://www.uprys.com/ https://akava.io/ https://www.psi92.com/  

Get ready to have your mind blown as this discussion is about the science and arts crossover. Frederic "Dr. B" Bertley is President & CEO of COSI, the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio. Frederic is a scientist, innovator and an award-winning science communicator with  The Color of Science™ & EiPIC™ Programs as well as host of PBS “QED with Dr. B” & “Dr. B in 3”. COSI QED with Dr. B Dr. B in 3

Christy Farnbauch is a master trumpet player as well as the Executive Director of the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. Christy is a highly dedicated, resourceful executive with significant expertise in all facets of nonprofit leadership. She is skilled at leading transformational change built on research and data-driven solutions. And we know that this success must be rooted in the complexity of playing the trumpet. https://www.thecontemporaryohio.org/

Karen Hough is the Founder & CEO of ImprovEdge, and a pioneer in interactive training. She is the first person to pursue the connection between improv methodology and research in human behavior, neuroscience and psychology. She is an Amazon #1 bestselling author, winner of the Silver Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year and the WNBA's Outstanding Business Women Award. https://improvedge.com/ You can also purchase Karen's books on Amazon, The Improvisation Edge: Secrets to Building Trust and Radical Collaboration Work, Be The Best Bad Presenter Ever, and Go With It.  

Sean Olson is an Executive Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, CEO and Co-Founder of Renogize Professional Coaching. Companies hire them to coach their leaders and transform them from good leaders to GREAT leaders. That includes always getting a little creative. You can learn more about Sean's company at: YouTube - Renogize Professional Coaching: https://www.youtube.com/@renogizeprofessionalcoachi6900 Facebook - Renogize Professional Coaching: https://www.facebook.com/Renogize

Casey Brown was drawn to the stage at a young age and has (full circle) found herself back on it as a speaker. As the Founder of Boost Pricing, Casey can change your business by changing the way you think about price and value. And now with Casey Brown Media, Casey’s expertise can help thousands of companies generate over $1 billion in incremental profits with her book and from talking from the stage. https://boostpricing.com/ https://www.caseybrown.com/

At Retro-A-Go-Go you are entering the warped world of artist extraordinaire, Doug P’gosh and the fun & creative spirit of Owner & Founder, Kirsten Pagacz. If you groove with retro-inspired: Halloween, monsters, zombies, pinups, over-the-top kitschy animals, & tiki themed products, or something in between, you’re at the right place. Listen how this creative duo has created a business around their love of all things nostalgic that lines up perfectly with their passion. https://www.retroagogo.com/

On your mark, get set, bake! Not to be too confusing, but the main hat that Michelle Casper wears is that of the Founder, CEO, and experienced lawyer of The Retail Law Group. Michelle's firm partners with retail businesses of all sizes, serving as a trusted legal advisor, and offering representation grounded in respect, integrity, and social responsibility. She also makes some mind-blowing cakes. Listen in and see how that combination keeps her going, growing, and successful. https://www.theretaillawgroup.com/

You are about to meet a superhero. Jason Tharp is the Owner and Creator of Wonderville Studios, a resilience expert, and a keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in creative direction, character development, and storytelling. He is also a brain cancer survivor, a self-leadership coach, and a legit keynote speaker. He also has a stack of children's books that he has authored. He has also been featured on various media outlets, such as CNN, MSNBC, USA Today, Washington Post, The Hill, HuffPost, CBC, The Independent, and more.  Visit www.jasontharp.com for more information.

This leader is one to watch! For more than 20 years, CEO Sheri Chaney Jones has worked alongside foundation, non-profit, and government leaders to help them use data to solve complex social problems. An author, professor, and internationally recognized expert, Sheri believes the story you need is in data, metrics, and accountability. She founded Measurement Resources Company in 2010. Now a national firm, Measurement Resources increases the capacity of non-profit and government sector organizations through high-performance practices and data driven insights. Why stop with one business? In 2018, she launched SureImpact to automate and simplify the process of collecting and sharing outcomes and impact data. SureImpact is rooted in her thought leadership on public sector evaluation and applied organizational research. Sheri is also passionate about women’s equity and the advancement of girls and has worked on boards and commission to make a difference. https://www.sureimpact.com/ https://measurementresourcesco.com/

Golf and fishing are for quiet and patient people, some of the stuff business leaders are made of. Jeremy Florea and his team at Stafford Technology have a created a different philosophy and some of it is based on knowing when it is time to just listen. Their whole-mind culture allows them to go beyond standard job descriptions and rigid interview forms to find out what kind of people and talent their clients really need and what kind of people our candidates are and what unique talents they have. And purchasing a marketing and creative staffing company with the same culture and values made the most sense for growth.  https://www.stafford-technology.com/

Yes, you CAN have a great career with an art degree! Especially if you stay very plugged in to your left AND right brain power.  Pily Tàmara is proof of this. Her experience is in multiple types of industries, such as automotive, banking, insurance, healthcare, and consumer goods. She has lead and supported small and large teams to develop rigorous qualitative methodologies to target a wide array of client goals, conduct in-person interviews, analyze many lines of gathered data, and synthesize findings. Whew! Then be able to lead the process of visualizing insights in order to tell data-driven consumer stories in the rich and compelling ways she enjoys.

Chicago native and Army Veteran, Monica Womack, is a true visionary with more than 20 years of media experience which led to the idea of launching her own independent production company. Monica is the President and CEO at Blue Violet Productions, LLC, a film production company of cinematographers, directors, editors, marketing professionals and writers who help to chronicle your history, capture your vision, and channel your imagination so that you can tell the world your story. They create documentaries to help give expression to those who have stories to share, and until now, have remained remarkably untold.  https://www.blue-violetproductions.com/

What doesn't Hillary do? Hillary Buchanan is the Creative Director at Pixel Park but you also might recognize her as the co-founder of the Creative Beings (previously Creative Babes) community. She loves to concept, pitch, write, direct, design + collaborate with artists and clients alike.But what makes Hillary exceptional is her passion about partnerships are as important as the projects she works on. When she is not at Pixel Park, she is birding, attending film fests, teaching English to new Americans, acting, and writing poetry. https://thepixelpark.com/

Prepare yourself to listen to one of the smarties! Dr. Colleen Kelley the Emmy Award Winning Story Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions, a children's book author, and U.S. Army Veteran. At Kids’ Chemical Solutions they are capturing early eager learners with chemistry comic books! As a life long lover of chemistry, Dr. Kelley discovered a way for children to get involved with science earlier by teaching the language of chemistry and simply showing how fun science can be. Creativity + innovation = Discovery. Did I just meet the real Ms. Frizzle? Learn more about this amazing movement at: https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/ Rate, review and follow this podcast or subscribe to it at Apple Podcasts.

What happens when a solitary man is a great communicator? You get Artie Isaac. Artie describes himself as a Vistage Chair, executive coach, and a creativity trainer. He has taken what he has learned from an advertising career, as a founder and owner, and as an author to coach executives and their teams to brainstorm and build better businesses. Artie has written three books, the one he speaks about here is available at PoetryForDogs.com. Proceeds are donated to Columbus Humane. Everything else you need to know about Artie can be found at ArtieIsaac.com. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe today!

Christie Angel is the Managing Partner at BroadView Talent Partners, an executive search firm that partners with nonprofit and middle market organizations to find their next great leader and biggest brand ambassador. But this is only the latest chapter for Christie.  Prior to this, Christie served as CEO of the YWCA Columbus, and many years in local government, including Deputy Chief of Staff for Mayor Michael Coleman in Columbus, Ohio. She has received many accolades and in this podcast, you will hear how this superstar started out and how the arts and creativity plays a role in her life. https://www.broadviewtalent.com/

The best business leaders saw the opportunities and took them. Jeff Burt is one of those people. Jeff is the Owner and CEO at Eclipse Creative Inc. Eclipse is a creative services company that produces crazy cool 2D & 3D elements that enhance environments, culture, sales as well as your bottom line. The best part? You get everything from one team, inside one company, on one campus. • Studios – Photography, Video and Retouching Services. • 3D Printing + Installation – Printing, Routing, Fabrication, and Installation of 2D & 3D graphics. • Exhibits – Trade Show, Exhibits, and Events Services. https://eclipsecreative.com/

Ever thought of launching a fashion line? Amanda is the person you need to know. Amanda Rango is the Founder of ARD Fashion Consulting. After years of working for Fortune 100 fashion companies, ARD  began as a full-service fashion design firm working with small to mid-sized companies looking to launch or elevate their fashion products. Through end-to-end product development and process improvements to drive sales growth and scalability ARD Fashion Consulting takes the guesswork out of launching a brand. https://www.ard-consulting.com/

We are all familiar with the game of "Clue," but for Davia Ward, CEO at Healthcare Partners Consulting, the game of "Clue" sparked the thrill for problem solving. And after an early start in the medical profession, she founded her own company with the goal of alleviating the stress of medical billing for medical professionals. She knew that by simplifying the increasingly complex medical claims and billing process, they'd have more time to spend with their patients in need. Working nationwide, http://hpcbilling.com/

Brandi Lust is the Executive Director and Host of CreativeMornings/Columbus. The CreativeMornings concept is simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone, because "Everyone Is Creative."  Brandi and her team organize local chapters that not only celebrate their city’s creative talent, but also create an open space to connect with other big hearted individuals. To learn more about CreativeMornings, or even better, attend an event! https://creativemornings.com/  

Kristen Brown is the CEO of Rela Artwork Subscriptions, because our taste in art is relative. And get this... Rela makes art accessible in our daily spaces through curated refreshable artwork subscriptions that transform any wall into an engaging local art gallery. Genius! If you have blank walls at home or in the office OR if you are an artist, check out Rela's website: https://www.rela.art

Expert implementer, Alex Freytag is the Visionary and owner of ProfitWorks. ProfitWorks helps companies create cultures of employees who think and act like owners. They help entrepreneurs design simple, self-funded incentive plans that are supported with business literacy and financial acumen training and reinforcement. But Alex is a lot more and we discuss it all in this podcast, including how his path started in philosophy, French, and painting. To learn more about ProfitWorks and get a copy of Alex's latest book, click this link here: https://www.profitworksllc.com/

Bill Faust might be one of the coolest people you will ever meet. He has been the President and a part of the national branding and marketing agency, Ologie,  for over 22+ years. He has a long history not only appreciating and assisting in the arts but also participating as an artist himself. What does a president and artist do to unplug?  You will have to listen in. And to learn more about Ologie, you can click here: https://ologie.com/

Just keep swimming! Adrienne Gordon is the Founder and CEO of Price Space. Price Space is the first ever online platform that provides all necessary training, tools, software, and coaching required to optimize pricing and guarantee a full return on the value you and your organization create every day. Using their proprietary framework, they merge pricing science with the necessary tools to remove roadblocks in culture, strategy, goal conflict, policy, process, communication, and intelligence. Price Space is specifically designed to be affordable and accessible to both large and mid-sized companies. So if you want to learn more, you can click this link: https://www.pricespace.com/

Allen Imbarrato is the President and Owner of Ki Systems, Inc. KiBiz is an affordable cloud-based program that can pay for itself quickly by streamlining, integrating, and automating your workflows to work more efficiently. How he got here is an incredible journey as well as what he does to unplug. (Spoiler alert... Pickleball!) You can get more information or check out the free demo at https://lnkd.in/e8PTW46D.

David Brown is the Founder and Creative Director of the award-winning Harmony Project. Harmony Project helps inspire the Columbus community to disrupt dissonance, embrace difference and build social harmony through people, art, and community that make an impact. David and his choir have had featured performances for The President's Cup, NCAA Women's Final Four, and on CBS Sunday Morning, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Nantucket Project. They have shared the stage with numerous celebrities and have held performances for the community that have had up to 500 singers. David is doing brilliant and it is a pleasure sharing this discussion. https://harmonyproject.com You can also see what they are doing at YouTube: Harmony Project on YouTube

Sometimes you are born with it. And Zulene Adams was born to be an entrepreneur and the CEO and Co-Founder of Z Promotions. In her journey, she was the leader of the "friend pack" and as a result built incredible relationship building skills that serve her clients, her team, and the community. https://www.zp-a.com/