Adventures In Business

Want to have your most successful, productive day yet? You'll love this episode of the Adventures in Business podcast with time management expert Alegre Ramos. Whether you think you've got time management down or you know your calendar needs serious help, Alegre will be the first to say: we can all fine-tune how we use our time. In this episode, she shares her top time management mistakes to avoid, her favorite time-saving strategies, how knowing your "chronotype" can completely change your productivity game, and how to finally have a calm, peaceful morning.

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In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat about email newsletters for business owners (or, as Mandi prefers to call them, anti-newsletters). From frequency to style, to using the word "newsletters," this conversation breaks down what works (and what doesn't) when it comes to staying connected with your audience.

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi interview Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a dermatologist based in Atlanta, Georgia, who is passionate about debunking skincare myths and helping people feel confident in their own skin. Not only has she grown a thriving dermatology practice through a high level of service, but she's also the host of The Skin Reel podcast, where she educates listeners on all things skin health in a fun and approachable way. Tune in to learn skin tips from an expert – plus, how every professional can grow their personal brand!

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In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi look at a favorite topic of creatives and entrepreneurs alike: the solo retreat. Mandi is heading out for one of her signature two-night writing getaways, and the conversation quickly turns into a chat about why retreats work, how to structure them, and why you don't have to be a writer to benefit from one.

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with brand master Robyn Young, founder of Young & Co, to talk about what it really means to build a brand. The surprising truth? It's not about your logo, your colors, or chasing the next social media trend.

Robyn has built her career around reinvention – helping founders create focused, magnetic brands that attract the right people. And now she's on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses stop thinking like corporations and start building brands that actually last. Tune in to learn how to grow your brand intentionally.

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🔗 Grab Robyn Young's book, Build Your Brand Universe

🔗 Take Robyn's course, Build Your Brand Universe

🔗 Approach your brand with a spirit of improvisation, embracing new ideas and building on them in unexpected ways. Click to read Yes &, by Robyn Young, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

🔗 Join Robyn's free webinar, Put Your Brand to Work, early-stage founders to learn the Brand POV Framework, attract customers, and grow sustainably without burnout or overspending

In this fun and fast-moving minisode, Mandi and Amani take us behind the scenes of one of the most influential events in pop culture: South by Southwest (SXSW). What started as a 700-person music festival in 1987 has grown into a global platform for innovation, entertainment, and ideas. Now, Amani is part of it.

Tune in to hear how his topic, "The Extinction of R&B Groups: A Cautionary Tale for Artists," was accepted into the SXSW Panel Picker and why it is so much more than just a music discussion. From reinventing your brand to understanding the real-life business lessons artists miss, this episode offers actionable insight for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone working to get their message out to a wider audience.

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Have you ever felt totally overwhelmed by the news – so overwhelmed that you decided to disconnect completely from it? You're not alone, and this is exactly what Ashlyn Lipori-Russie is working to change.

Ashlyn Lipori-Russie is a career journalist turned entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and founder of Ask Ashlyn. On this episode of Adventures in Business, she's chatting with Amani about how she's built a business that accomplishes her core mission: helping people connect with the news in a way that feels safe, grounded, and meaningful.

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Happy 51st birthday to Mandi! As her birthday approaches, Mandi and Amani are reflecting on a goal setting exercise that has been effective for her: setting birthday resolutions. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi look at what resolutions Mandi set for her 50th birthday, what great results she got, and why birthday resolutions can be even more impactful than the ones we set at the start of a new year.

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Want to prevent Alzheimer's and dementia, and be better at your job? Arts, music, and creativity might be the secret ingredient. If you've ever wondered how music, leadership, and neuroscience could fit together in one inspiring conversation, meet Genein Letford – keynote speaker, trainer, and founder of the Lyrics and Leadership Institute. Amani and Mandi spoke with Genein on this episode of Adventures in Business to talk about creativity, brain health, and how the arts can benefit you in every area of life.

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Lyndal Larkin, Executive Coach, Speaker, Strategic Offsite Facilitator, and Founder of Larkin Leadership. A longtime friend of Amani's, Lyndal has been coaching before coaching was a buzzword, helping leaders align their words, actions, and rewards to create lasting transformation. Today, Lyndal shares her journey, her approach to leadership development, and the mindset shifts that make the biggest difference for executives and teams.

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