In this inspiring episode of the Galaxy of Stars Podcast, Mike Dewey sits down with Victoria Walker, founder of Vivify Solutions, a software development company helping entrepreneurs bring their app ideas to life.

Victoria shares her remarkable journey from growing up in foster care and teaching herself technology skills to becoming a software engineer at JPMorgan Chase and building a thriving software development business. Along the way, she discusses the realities of balancing a full-time career with entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, how she helps founders validate and launch their ideas, and why persistence has been the key to her success.

Whether you're building a side hustle, launching a startup, or dreaming about turning your idea into a real business, Victoria's story offers practical insights and powerful inspiration for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

Listen for the grant keyword and apply for the podcast grant here: https://galaxyofstars.org/beating-the-odds-podcast-grant/

In this episode of Beating The Odds, we sit down with Debbie and Troy Sutton, the mother-son founders behind Healing Bras, a company dedicated to improving comfort and recovery for women facing breast health challenges.

After seeing firsthand the struggles many women experience with breast cancer, recovery, breastfeeding discomfort, and more, Debbie and Troy set out to create a product that could make a real difference. What started as a personal conversation quickly turned into a mission-driven business focused on helping women feel supported during some of life’s most difficult moments.

They share the story behind Healing Bras, the challenges of launching a new product, the importance of listening to customers, and what it’s like building a business together as family. This inspiring conversation is filled with lessons on resilience, innovation, and turning personal experiences into purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

In this episode of Beating the Odds, Brian Dockery, founder of Love Green Company, shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in North Carolina to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the eco-friendly product industry. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of sustainability, and the vision behind his company, which aims to replace single-use plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives. Brian emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and conviction in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for aspiring business owners.

To apply for a grant or get help for your business, visit Galaxy of Stars: https://galaxyofstars.org/

To apply for the podcast grant, click here: https://galaxyofstars.org/beating-the-odds-podcast-grant/

Be sure to keep an eye out for the keyword to apply for the special podcast grant!

In this episode of Beating the Odds, Brian Dockery, founder of Love Green Company, shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in North Carolina to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the eco-friendly product industry. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of sustainability, and the vision behind his company, which aims to replace single-use plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives. Brian emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and conviction in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for aspiring business owners.

To apply for a grant or get help for your business, visit Galaxy of Stars: https://galaxyofstars.org/

Be sure to keep an eye out for the keyword to apply for the special podcast grant!

As a nurse in Detroit, Jordana Latozas has had a front row seat to the devastation of the opioid epidemic and she knew she had to do something. So she bought an old RV and converted it to Michigan's first mobile addiction clinic. Hear her inspirational story as a first time entrepreneur helping patients from her truck. 

Find out more about Recovery Mobile Clinic at recoverymobileclinic.com.

Growing up in the Philly suburbs as the child of Fillipino immigrants, Jacqueline Sayoc became a molecular scientist. She wanted to be an entrepreneur and started a screen printing business with her brother, focused on the immigrant community and experience. Listen to her inspiring story of success. 

Find out more about Regalia Unlimited at https://regaliaunlimited.com.

As a child in Alabama, Valencia Callens Neptune loved to sing and dance. A lot. She studied music in college and has now turned her love of the performing arts into a growing indie record label in Georgia. Hear her story about perseverance and success. 

Find out more about So Am I-Worthy at https://www.soamiworthy.com.

After losing her mother early and her father to depression later, Paula Lauzon struggled to follow her dream of being an actress. After moving from Boston to L.A. to North Carolina, she is now a successful entrepreneur with her own studio and film production company. Listen to her story. 

Find out more about HarLau Productions at harlauproductions.com.