In this episode, Brittany and Christian sit down with Matt Joyce — a 14-season MLB veteran, All-Star, and hometown hero who spent six of those seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. Today he's channeling that same competitive edge as an F45 Training owner and color commentator for FanDuel Sports Network.

From the minor league grind to the bright lights of professional baseball, Matt built his career on grit, mindset, and a relentless refusal to fail. However, it was what came after the final out that tested him most. The identity loss, the income stop, the silence where the crowd used to be — and the hard work of rebuilding from scratch into real estate, business ownership, and a broadcasting career he flew across the country to create for himself.

We dig into what it really means to transition out of the game, why the hardest trade-off wasn't the money or the fame, and why the discipline that carried him through 14 seasons is exactly what he's betting on to build what comes next.

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In this episode, Brittany sits down with Liz Folce, Founder & CEO of Nakery Beauty and the Beauty Queen of HSN, a woman who has spent over 35 years in the beauty industry doing something most brands never bother to do — actually listening.

From behind the Estée Lauder counter to sold-out collections on HSN, Liz built her entire career around genuine relationships with women. Not focus groups for data, not surveys for strategy — real conversations about real problems that the beauty industry kept dismissing. So she stopped waiting for someone else to solve them. She cleared out her savings, hired a chemist, and built Nakery Beauty from the ground up around the women who'd been ignored the longest.

We dive into what it really means to show up for your customer beyond the product, why the most uncomfortable conversations became the foundation of her brand, and how building trust with women turned into a multi-million dollar business with no VC money and no shortcuts.

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In this episode, Brittany and Christian sit down with Bryan Lewis, Founder of Tenon Tours and CEO of Lemon Rock Motorcycle Tours, a man who has spent 25 years turning travel into something people actually feel.

From spring break chaos to curated luxury across 19 European destinations, Bryan has built a career around one simple belief: that the best travel experiences aren't just planned, they're felt. He launched one of the fastest-growing travel companies in the US, orchestrated a thousand-person tailgate in Dublin, and acquired a motorcycle tour company in Ireland almost entirely by accident.

In this episode, we dig into what it really means to create trips worth remembering, why disruption is the best thing that can happen on a trip, and what it looks like to build a business around passion before profit.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the entrepreneur turning streaming into real opportunity.

This week, Brittany and Jackie sit down with Ronnie Eith, Founder & CEO of Boost TV, to unpack what it actually looks like to walk away from comfort—and build something that lasts.

Before Boost TV, Ronnie’s path looked textbook successful. A standout college football player turned executive, he spent over two decades in mortgage banking and real estate, leading teams and scaling businesses in fiercely competitive markets. From the outside, everything worked. But internally, he realized he had fallen into what he calls “the trap”—stability without fulfillment.

At 45, Ronnie made the call to bet on himself.

What began as an experiment in social media and local television quickly evolved into Boost TV, now streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. His mission is simple but powerful: give independent creators real distribution, real credibility, and real ownership—beyond the volatility of social platforms.

In this episode, we dive into the moment he chose passion over predictability, why streaming carries a different level of legitimacy than social alone, and how AI is reshaping content publishing at scale. Ronnie breaks down how automation now allows creators to upload and stream content in minutes—dramatically reducing friction while unlocking growth.

This episode is for creators, founders, and anyone standing at the edge of a pivot, wondering if comfort is costing them something bigger.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… a global wine leader carrying 300 years of heritage into the modern market.

This week, Brittany and Christian sat down with Dupre Nell of Anthonij Rupert Wynes, a historic estate rooted in the Franschhoek Valley of South Africa just outside Cape Town.

Before joining Anthonij Rupert, Dupre built his career working with some of South Africa’s most respected wine brands, including Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Rust en Vrede Wine Estate, and Ernie Els Wines. His experience in export and brand development gave him a global perspective on how South African wine is positioned and perceived. Today, he brings that expertise to Anthonij Rupert Wynes, helping elevate the estate’s international presence while honoring its 300-year heritage.

In this episode, we explore what it means to represent South African wine on the world stage, the misconceptions surrounding the category, and how culture shapes the way people experience wine. Dupre discusses shifting consumer tastes, sustainability in production, and why quality will always outweigh hype.

This episode is for wine enthusiasts, brand builders, and anyone interested in how heritage brands stay relevant in modern markets.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the mixed media artist leaving her mark on the world's canvas.

This week, Brittany sat down with Bianca Burrows, a Tampa-based mixed media artist and founder of BB Art, to talk about building a creative career rooted in expression, collaboration, and staying true to your craft.

After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tampa, Bianca turned her passion for mixed media into a thriving business. She has collaborated with brands like Tampa Bay Lightning, Mercedes-Benz, Lululemon, Bloomingdale’s, and the MLB and NFL, while also staying committed to community-driven work with local businesses and nonprofits.

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to build a recognizable artistic style, navigate visibility as a working artist, and grow a creative business without compromising your voice. Bianca opens up about confidence, self-trust, and defining success on your own terms. It’s an honest look at what it means to turn art into a career that lasts.

This episode is for artists and creatives building meaningful careers through their work and their values.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the marketing mind behind mission-driven beverage brands focused on people, planet, and products that actually make you feel good.

This week, Brittany and Jackie sat down with Taylor Prater, the Mother of Marketing behind Mother Kombucha and co-founder of Made Coffee, to unpack what it really takes to build brands that people trust, love, and advocate for.

Taylor has been early more than once. From helping launch one of Florida’s first canned cold brew brands to shaping the voice and growth of Mother Kombucha, she shares what she’s learned about building in emerging categories before there’s a playbook.

In this episode, we dig into what it’s really like to market kombucha when consumers don’t fully understand the category yet, the challenges that come with being first to market in beverage and CPG, and how education, transparency, and values play a critical role in building long-term brand trust. Taylor also shares lessons from launching Made Coffee, why betting on instinct often matters more than chasing perfection, and how to navigate imposter syndrome while scaling quickly in fast-moving industries.

This episode is for founders, marketers, and anyone building brands in crowded categories who want to stand out without losing their values.

Watch the full episode and see how great brands are built before the industry catches up.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the man who turned a home kitchen experiment into a bagel brand people line up for.

This week, Brittany sat down with Jeff Perera, Co-founder of Jeff’s Bagel Run, to break down how a layoff, a craving for better bagels, and a whole lot of trial and error sparked one of Florida’s fastest-growing bagel spots.

From his early beginnings baking bagels at home to opening 26 locations across multiple states, Jeff shares how he built Jeff’s Bagel Run grew through its community & authenticity. Our conversation dives into scaling without losing soul, letting go of control as the brand grows, and how technology quietly supports culture behind the scenes. Jeff also opens up about leadership lessons and franchising realities and why building systems that help people succeed matters more than perfection.

This episode is for anyone building from something from scratch. See how Jeff’s Bagel Run grew by staying committed to its craft and the community behind it.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the leader helping Blaze Pizza scale at a three-minute pace.

This week, Brittany and Shea sit down with Kevin Moran, Chief Development Officer at Blaze Pizza, to break down what it really takes to build a fast casual brand that moves fast without breaking. From a three-minute pizza model to LeBron James investing in the company, Kevin unpacks the formula behind Blaze’s growth and why speed only works when the operations are airtight.

Kevin shares his path from finance to food service leadership and how learning to connect numbers to people shaped his approach. We dig into what drew him to Blaze Pizza, how convenience has reshaped customer expectations, and why awareness alone does not guarantee loyalty.

This episode is for operators founders and brand leaders navigating change. See how Blaze Pizza evolves in a fast moving market.

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Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the founder building a modern cloud company by putting people and culture first.

This week, Brittany and Christian sit down with Jacob Halusic, founder and CEO of Trofeo, to talk about how his career across startups, exits, and private equity shaped the way he is building his next chapter in tech.

From early sales roles and entrepreneurial pivots to launching Trofeo with a focus on cloud infrastructure, AI, and security, Jacob shares how spotting real gaps in the mid-market led to a business built for flexibility and long-term thinking. He explains why recreating the culture he valued earlier in his career mattered more than chasing rapid growth and how empowering teams became Trofeo’s biggest advantage.

The conversation explores leadership lessons from private equity, why choosing the right partners matters more than the biggest deal, and how brand and relationships help companies stand out in crowded tech spaces. Jacob also reflects on the moments that signaled real success, not revenue milestones, but watching the people around him grow alongside the company.

This episode is for founders and leaders navigating growth in fast-moving industries who want to build companies that last without losing what makes them human.

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