Adventures In Business

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Leslee Owen, marketing consultant, mom of four, and co-founder of Movement Maker Web Design. In this candid conversation, Leslee shares how she built her business, how she balances ambition with motherhood, and what makes a website actually work in today's digital world.

🔗 Connect with Leslee Owen on LinkedIn and take her 5-minute website audit

Our celebration of 200 episodes and 3 years of podcasting continues with this mini episode! In this minisode of Adventures in Business, Mandi interviews Jeremi Duru, professor of law, lawyer, and Amani's friend. From awkward middle school days at Tacoma Park Middle School in Maryland to professional careers in academia and beyond, this episode is funny, heartfelt, and full of appreciation for Amani.

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🔗 Connect with Jeremi Duru on LinkedIn

Welcome to a special milestone episode of Adventures in Business! Amani and Mandi are celebrating 200 episodes and three amazing years of podcasting with a fun twist – Amani turns the mic on Mandi for an interview that dives deep into her journey, quirky stories, and what she's learned along the way. Tune in to hear about her next book, what she's learned from 200 episodes, and how she's giving back to the next generation of hospitality workers.

Check out the show notes for episode 200!

🔗 Connect with Mandi on her website and check out the California Hotel & Lodging Association

This minisode of Adventures in Business marks a special milestone: 3 years of our live show and 200 episodes! To celebrate, Amani is interviewing one of Mandi's friends, Lori Keim, on all things Mandi. This conversation is a tribute to friendship, fun, and the woman who brings both to everything she does.

🔗 Connect with Lori Keim on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected]

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani chat with Liberty Bernal, franchise expert, wellness leader, author, mom, and all-around powerhouse. Liberty shares her fascinating journey from teenage franchisee to fitness founder, her take on celebrating life's "mini graduations," and the surprising reason she went back to college decades later. She also gives us all the details on her book and The Strong Body Collective, a program designed to help preteen girls navigate the world.

Whether you're a business owner looking to scale or someone navigating your next big life chapter, this conversation is full of inspiration, practical insight, and a refreshing dose of real talk.

🔗 Connect with Liberty Bernal on her website and Instagram

On this minisode of Adventures in Business, we welcomed a special guest: Mandi's recent intern, Madison Walkowiak, otherwise known as Maddie. Fresh off her internship experience, Maddie joined the show to reflect on what she learned, how she communicates best as a young Gen Z-er, and what we can learn from each other across generations.

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What happens when your body fails, your home becomes toxic, and your business is on the brink? For coach and leadership expert April Diaz, the past two years have been the hardest of her life – but also the most transformative. Now, she's taking what she's learned to pour into other women in leadership.

In this episode of Adventures in Business, April shares the story of her unexpected health collapse and the professional and personal reckoning that followed. She opens up about rebuilding her life and business from the ground up, the support that changed everything – including her pivotal experience with Brand Builders Group – and how she now helps other leaders reconnect with their purpose through her Awareness to Action retreats.

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🔗 Connect with April Diaz on LinkedIn and find out more about her retreats

What's it really like to be the digital host for one of the biggest events in the meetings and events industry?

In this behind-the-scenes minisode, Mandi gets the full download from Amani, who just returned from MPI's World Education Congress in St. Louis. From celebrity interviews to early morning keynotes, hear what it takes to keep the energy high, the content flowing, and the cameras rolling. Plus, get the inside scoop on must-see sessions, standout speakers, and the unexpected pastry battle that stole the show.

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome Corree Roofener—finance educator, foster care advocate, and creator of the Courage Coalition podcast. Corree unpacks how values shape our money stories, why scarcity and abundance have little to do with bank balances, and how courage fuels the most meaningful choices in life and business. From rebuilding a life in Montana to redefining retirement, this conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs ready to build financial foundations aligned with who they truly are.

🔗 Fostering the Summit

🔗Visit Corree's website - crfinancialfoundations.com

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When Princess Sarah Culberson discovered her royal lineage in her twenties, it set her on a path of personal discovery, cultural connection, and global impact. But her story isn't about crowns or castles. It's about using your unique experiences and voice to serve something bigger than yourself.

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani sit down with Princess Sarah to talk about finding her biological family, stepping into her identity as a princess of Sierra Leone, and what it means to live a life guided by purpose. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on adoption, activism, storytelling, and how owning your story can change the world.

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🔗 Connect with Princess Sarah on her website

🔗Princess Sarah's Foundation - sierraleonerising.org