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In this episode, I catch up with my friend Jackie Kotz—artist, entrepreneur, mom, and founder of Kotz Kookies. She has come a long way from our high school days, heading from a double major at Drew University, to launching a thriving custom cookie business during Covid lockdown. We talk about creativity, courage, motherhood, and how she built a life (and business) full of sweetness, laughter, and authenticity.

Check out her work at @kotzkookies on Instagram.

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What does it mean to truly seek happiness? Author, poet, and fearless adventurer Anne Marie Wells didn’t just wonder—she took action. When life felt less than fulfilling, she set out on a journey to Iceland, consistently rated one of the happiest countries in the world, to explore what happiness really looks like to the people there. What she discovered wasn’t just in the landscapes or culture, but in the simple, everyday moments of connection and care.

In this episode, Anne Marie shares her incredible journey—one of bold decisions, unexpected detours, and the magic of trusting yourself. From navigating career shifts and personal growth to embracing life's small delights, her story is a reminder that happiness isn’t in the next big paycheck or luxury item, but in the people we love and the moments we cherish.

✨ Learning to trust your intuition

✨ The power of simplicity and why happiness isn’t necessarily found in materials or success

✨ How recounting your daily delights can shift your entire perspective

Her story is a call to embrace the unknown, redefine happiness on your own terms, and follow the unplanned, unexpected pathways that might just lead to something extraordinary.

Tune in for a conversation that will leave you feeling inspired to take that next leap—big or small—toward a life filled with more delight, magic, and meaning.

🔗 Learn more about Anne Marie Wells: annemariewellswriter.com

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I got to sit down with Mark Voytek, multi-business founder, angel investor, board member, and so much more, for an incredibly valuable conversation about how he has achieved his success - and it's not the story you think you know. He didn't just glide through business school and take over his dad's business. He embraced mistakes, took opportunities to learn the hard way, and has kept his mind curious even after 37 years of professional growth.

This is one episode you can't miss - it's advice too valuable to pass on!

Thank you to Mark Voytek, 4-time Founder | Angel Investor | Founder Growth Expert | Board Member | Advisor to Founder Led High Growth Companies | Business Mentor | Business and Lecturer

Learn more about all of Mark's work:

https://www.voytechnologypartners.com/

https://www.nextstagetrajectory.com/

https://www.iaop.org/

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Guest Larry Varney shares his adventurous journey from teacher to seasonal cycling Santa in this engaging episode full of laughs, surprising path crossings with notable names, and a look at the road ahead. Join us for a conversation and learn a few life lessons from someone who knows to stay loose in a tough situation, and never to cross a field of cattle on foot.

Check out his cycling content: https://www.bentrideronline.com/

https://www.facebook.com/larry.varney.5/

Other links from the episode:

https://www.catrike.com/

https://hoxworth.org/

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