Amani and Mandi are back with another Adventures in Business mini-episode – fresh off the heels of (We)Con 2025, the weekend Education Conference for NPI Southern California. As they walked away from the event, one thing stood out loud and clear: great stagecraft makes all the difference.

In this episode, Amani and Mandi break down what they observed, what worked, and what speakers can do to step up their stage presence.

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi interview Gabby Robuccio, former ESPN events and production powerhouse turned founder of Pro Event Tips. With a background that includes organizing logistics for massive international sporting events like the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Gabby brings a rare mix of experience, grit, and heart to the conversation. Tune in to hear how Pro Event Tips was born, the key to Gabby's success, and her secret for "balance" as an entrepreneur, mom, and wife.

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When someone tells you they care, it can feel like a throwaway line. But when Chris Meadors says it, you believe it – because he backs it up with every move he makes.

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Chris Meadors, a lifelong award-winning Marriott sales executive turned real estate executive. He shares how he got into real estate, why it's been a career he's passionate about, and his best advice for anyone selling or buying in the near future.

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In this Adventures in Business mini episode, Mandi and Amani are back – this time talking about all things courses, including Amani's new course! They're talking about what exactly courses are, why they matter, and how Amani created one to complement his book and coaching work. If you've ever thought about creating a course (or you're curious to hear about Amani's new course), be sure to tune in to this one!

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Ken Rusk, a ditch digger, entrepreneur, life coach, and bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash. Together, they talk about creating a fulfilling life, designing your future with purpose, why the desire for blue collar jobs has declined (but why there's still so much opportunity there), and how to create a workplace culture that keeps people around. This is a fun and inspiring conversation you don't want to miss!

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The streets are talking... and they're saying it's time to prep for some turbulence.

In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi share what they're calling "disaster selling." Whether we're officially in a recession or just in a weird economic moment (who knows what we're calling it these days), the point is: you need to be ready. And this episode is all about how to do that without panicking or dropping your prices out of fear.

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome back a returning guest Teresa Howes, the founder of Twine. Twine is a community built by women in business, for women in business. It's a space for passion-driven solopreneurs and micro-business owners—women who are juggling countless roles and working tirelessly to bring their expertise to the world.

Tune in to hear how Teresa plans to grow Twine organically through connection and storytelling, what she's learning from interviewing 100 women business owners, and why every founder should have a personal board of directors.

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We're in an age where, before working with a business, people will go online to check out the business's website and reviews. They expect to see an online presence—and if they don't, that's a problem.

In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi dive into the world of online visibility, why it matters more than ever, and some lesser-known ways of making yourself visible and building your social capital.

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On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with an absolute powerhouse—Phoenix Porcelli, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Convene. Convene is a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspace locations across the U.S. and the U.K. Convene was intentionally designed with meeting and event planners in mind to create what Phoenix calls a "best-in-class product" for events of all kinds.

Tune in to hear Phoenix's advice for young leaders, why Convene is a great choice for hospitality grads, and how Convene is growing. From her unforgettable name to her inspiring career journey, Phoenix brings the kind of energy and wisdom that sticks with you long after the conversation ends.

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You've just wrapped up a networking event. Your business cards are scattered across your bag, your feet are sore, and your brain is buzzing with new ideas and names. Now what?

In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi get into the real work that happens after an event: post networking. Tune in for post networking strategies that make the most of your time and connections!

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