Change and Triumph with Tene Williams

By Tene Williams

Change & Triumph with Tené Williams is a podcast about navigating life’s biggest pivots—in career, family, and purpose. Through candid conversations with real people,... more

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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Change and Triumph with Tene Williams episodes:

August 02, 2026 He Was Raised Under a Rock Then Became the Guy Everyone Wants to Know
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Caleb Paull about his journey from the food industry to impactful sports experiences and family challenges. Caleb reveals how music became his emotional outlet and how he integrated it into life. They discuss his transition to Orlando during COVID-19, focusing on relationships and connections. The episode highlights mentorship, authenticity, and strategic networking. Caleb shares insights on self-trust, face-to-face interactions, and leveraging AI. Discover practical networking tips for introverts, skill scaling for law enforcement, and encouragement for those feeling behind.
(0:00) Introduction and Caleb Paull's early life
(1:13) Pre-business career and work in the food industry
(3:02) Impact of sports, coaches, and family challenges
(5:35) Music as an emotional outlet and personal journey
(8:53) Integrating music into professional and personal life
(11:07) Transition to focusing on relationships and connection
(14:48) Moving to Orlando during COVID-19 and career pivots
(18:46) Importance of mentorship, authenticity, and reputation
(27:28) Networking, building connections, and personal energy
(32:02) The truth about building relationships
(34:27) Self-trust and self-awareness in business
(36:49) Impact of face-to-face interactions on business deals
(41:09) Leveraging AI for efficiency and human connection
(43:19) Strategic approaches to networking
(46:24) Networking with responsibility versus obligation
(47:14) Practical steps for introverts to start networking
(51:25) Scaling networking skills for law enforcement
(52:25) Sponsor: VIP Co's free communication resource offer
(53:44) Encouragement for those feeling behind or unqualified
(55:45) Tene's reflection on Caleb's journey and impact
(56:15) Episode wrap-up and resources
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57min
July 13, 2026 Navigating Global Teams, AI, and Resilience with Brian Hunt
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Brian Hunt about his career managing global teams, starting a company in India, and navigating foreign markets. They explore balancing business growth and survival, empowering talent, and the nuances between outsourcing and out staffing. Brian debunks myths about offshore labor and discusses AI's impact on global teams. He offers advice for overwhelmed business owners, shares a Dutch firm's success story, and provides insights on cultural pairings for offshore hiring. The episode wraps up with thoughts on embracing risk, resilience, and Brian's greatest triumphs.
(0:00) Introduction and early career with Brian Hunt
(1:38) Managing global teams: favorite aspects and challenges
(3:00) Starting a company in India and facing foreign market obstacles
(5:53) Operating during infrastructure challenges
(8:08) Balancing growth and survival in business
(9:57) Career highlights and entrepreneurial journey
(14:42) Empowering talent and believing in people
(21:13) Outsourcing vs. out staffing
(24:39) Managing onshore and offshore teams
(28:15) Integrator role vs. team lead role
(28:30) The truth about cheap offshore labor
(32:31) Impact of AI on global teams
(36:15) Human interaction in AI-driven companies
(37:12) AI and global teams: benefits for middle market owners
(41:55) First steps for overwhelmed business owners
(43:37) Case study: Dutch firm’s global team success
(46:21) Cultural pairings and advice for offshore hiring
(49:51) Burn the ships: embracing risk and resilience
(51:31) Greatest change and triumph
(53:25) Closing remarks
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54min
July 02, 2026 After 50, Tim Gramling, PE Built a $150M Real Estate Portfolio With 1,000 Doors.
Tené Williams engages with Tim Gramling to discuss his career journey and the significance of management in his success. They explore his transition to multifamily investments and strategies for building a legacy through syndication and property holds. The conversation contrasts real assets with traditional retirement accounts, emphasizing the value of financial education and advice to his younger self. They debate home ownership versus diversification and delve into the impact of data centers, AI, and technological innovations on real estate. The discussion covers growth, tax benefits, and investor advice, concluding with emotional aspects of legacy building and closing remarks.
(0:00) Introduction and Tim Gramling’s background
(1:14) Importance of management and Tim’s career journey
(3:59) Transition to multifamily and building legacy
(6:10) Syndication, generational wealth, and property hold strategies
(10:01) Real assets vs. traditional retirement accounts
(11:24) Financial education and advice to younger self
(14:29) Home ownership debate and investment diversification
(18:57) Data centers, AI, and technological innovations
(22:25) Growth, AI tools, and their impact on real estate
(29:01) Tax benefits, depreciation, and investor advice
(33:34) Emotional aspects, legacy, and closing remarks
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37min
June 26, 2026 He Made Money Flipping Houses Then Realized It Was Costing Him Everything
Tené Williams delves into Donny Coram's journey from IT professional to real estate expert, exploring his background and the transition to selling fixer-uppers. They discuss the personal costs and business growth challenges he faced, along with common misconceptions and pitfalls in real estate. Donny shares insights on gaining experience for better deals and strategies for first-time buyers, including using government loans. The conversation covers wholesaling, assignment fees, deal red flags, and vertical integration. Donny outlines his consulting process and shares how to connect with him. The episode concludes with discussions on defining success, real estate as a flexible investment, and advice for overwhelmed investors.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnycoram/
https://traccap.com (Company)
https://meet.donnycoram.com (Personal)
https://housemaster.com (Company)
(0:00) Introduction and Donnie’s real estate background
(2:12) Donnie’s transition from IT to real estate
(3:38) Selling fixer-uppers and lessons learned
(6:32) Personal costs and business growth challenges
(10:25) Common misconceptions and pitfalls in real estate
(16:42) Gaining experience for better deals and leverage
(21:29) Strategies for first-time buyers and using government loans
(25:29) Wholesaling, assignment fees, and deal red flags
(32:28) Vertical integration and ideal consulting clients
(36:57) Consulting process: commitment, refunds, and deal analysis
(40:06) How to connect with Donnie Coram
(40:39) Defining success and personal freedom
(43:30) Real estate as a flexible investment and managing flipping systems
(44:37) Advice for overwhelmed investors and setting personal goals
(45:42) Closing remarks and invitation to connect
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47min
June 18, 2026 What if AI Could Give You Your Life Back
Tené Williams engages with Hina Kao to explore her path from early influences to receiving the Global Woman Leadership Award. They discuss her transition from employment to entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-love, happiness, and fulfillment. The conversation shifts to the future of AI and its impact on humanity, highlighting how AI can enhance quality of life and business operations. Hina shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and living authentically. They delve into AI's role in business models, private equity, partnerships, and even antique collections. The episode concludes with discussions on gratitude, collaborations, and future opportunities.
(0:00) Introduction and Hina Kao’s Early Influences
(4:10) Receiving the Global Woman Leadership Award
(4:51) Transition from Employment to Entrepreneurship
(5:35) Self-Love, Happiness, and Finding Fulfillment
(10:03) The Future of AI and Its Impact on Humanity
(14:14) Improving Quality of Life and Business with AI
(18:40) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Authentic Living
(26:32) AI in Business Operations and Models
(32:54) Gratitude, Collaborations, and Future Opportunities
(34:07) AI in Private Equity, Partnerships, and Antique Collections
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36min
June 12, 2026 He Got Fired Then His Personal Brand Saved His Life
Tené Williams dives into Jeremy Throne's transition from marketing director to entrepreneur, highlighting how podcasting became pivotal in his journey. Jeremy discusses the importance of networking, LinkedIn, and personal branding, along with the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. They explore storytelling and content creation in the digital age, enhanced by AI, and share insights on balancing content creation with outreach. The episode examines the growing role of video content and how to start with free Riverside sessions. Jeremy emphasizes personal branding for founders, shares success stories, and offers advice on leveraging personal struggles. Consistency, overcoming creative blocks, and a Q&A segment round out the discussion.
Connect with Jeremy Throne
https://www.videoghost.net/
http://createwithcreators.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremythone/
(0:00) Jeremy Throne’s journey: from marketing director to entrepreneur and the rise of podcasting
(3:20) Networking, LinkedIn, and building a personal brand
(5:40) Entrepreneurship: challenges, benefits, and lessons learned
(6:54) Storytelling and content creation in the digital age
(8:39) Enhancing content creation with AI
(10:27) Early mistakes and balancing content creation with outreach
(17:38) The evolving role of video and live content
(25:00) Getting started with video content and free Riverside sessions
(32:18) Personal branding as a founder and timeline of success
(37:55) Success stories and leveraging personal experiences for content
(43:51) The power of sharing struggles, starting your brand, and Jeremy’s advice
(46:45) Sponsor: BetterHelp
(47:30) Consistency, overcoming creative blocks, and Q&A
(50:00) Upcoming guests and closing remarks
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45min
June 07, 2026 From ICU to Impact: Building a Legacy Beyond Medicine
Join Tené Williams as she converses with Dr. Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH about her transformative experience in the ICU that led to launching a publishing company and her journey of balancing roles, transitioning focus from medicine to making an impact. They discuss work-life harmony, self-care, and integrating family into business, including developing a family vision for generational wealth. The episode explores exposing children to business and travel, planning legacies, and documenting stories through writing. They touch on the socioeconomics of health, holistic solutions for homelessness, and Jasmine's Triple P book writing method for empowering clients through self-publishing.
https://www.drjasminezapata.com/
https://imreadytolaunch.com/free-gift-thanks
(0:00) Introduction, meeting at Family Office Club, and early aspirations
(2:51) Transformative ICU experience and launching a publishing company
(5:40) Balancing roles and shifting focus from medicine to impact
(9:45) Work-life harmony, self-care, and family in business
(18:22) Developing a family vision and generational wealth
(25:03) Exposing children to business, travel, and legacy planning
(27:24) Continuing legacy through writing and documenting stories
(33:17) Impact of books on future generations
(36:12) Socioeconomics of health and economic empowerment
(45:22) Challenges and holistic solutions for homelessness
(49:04) The Triple P book writing method
(51:53) Empowering clients through self-publishing
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54min
May 07, 2026 How Losing $300,000 Created a $30M Real Estate Portfolio
Join Tené Williams as she sits down with George Salas to explore his journey into real estate, starting with a failed investment and his first year in short-term rentals. George discusses the importance of choosing the right platform and shares his experiences in becoming a fund manager. He delves into collaborating with broker dealers, marketing teams, and creating a fund manager kit. Learn how George handles operational capital gaps and invests in GP stakes, emphasizing the value of continuous learning and process tracking for investor trust. The discussion touches on personal growth, focusing on positives, and George's upcoming book, along with key factors for investors and transitioning to passive income.
(0:00) Introduction and George’s journey into real estate
(3:23) Lessons from a failed investment and first year in short term rentals
(9:32) Choosing the right platform and becoming a fund manager
(18:05) Collaborating with broker dealers, marketing teams, and building a fund manager kit
(24:26) Handling operational capital gaps and investing in GP stakes
(28:34) Commitment to learning and tracking processes for investor trust
(33:14) Personal growth, focusing on positives, and upcoming book
(36:00) Key factors for investors and learning from mistakes
(38:25) Transitioning to passive income, final thoughts, and connecting with George Salas
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41min
April 23, 2026 Faith, Family, and Triumph: Hashim Muhammad's Journey Through Education and Science
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Hashim Muhammad about his career journey, the role of higher power, and the variables influencing success in education. Hashim shares personal stories, like meeting his wife and his dedication to public education. He reflects on his children earning associate degrees in high school and his upbringing's impact. The episode covers Black empowerment, his shift in religious beliefs, and his civil engineering education. Hashim talks about moving from the private to public sector, balancing career and family, and his pride in accomplishments. The discussion touches on faith, science, and intelligent design, with book suggestions and future plans.
Follow Hashim Muhammad
Join Facebook Group: STEM MIRACLES https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18PWxQW3Cp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hashimm1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hashim-muhammad-graham-pe-7ba9717
(0:00) Introduction and guest overview
(0:43) Defining success and the role of faith
(3:51) Marriage, family, and educational values
(9:29) Commitment to public schools and parental involvement
(15:27) Childhood, family struggles, and early hustles
(20:00) Bootlegging VHS tapes for extra income
(27:17) Black empowerment, education, and community perspectives
(32:14) Career pivots: Mechanics to civil engineering
(35:44) Family decisions and staying in Buffalo
(38:04) Impact of internships and early career experiences
(41:43) Faith and family in career choices
(45:53) Public to private sector transition
(48:17) Career planning, achievements, and future book
(52:33) Faith, science, and bridging perspectives
(55:10) Historical scientists, beliefs, and intelligent design
(1:04:42) Closing thoughts and invitation for future episode
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1h 6min
February 05, 2026 Resilience, Recovery, and Business Growth with Marc Adams
Join Tené Williams as she chats with Marc Adams about his career shift into sales and mergers and acquisitions. Marc shares his journey battling cancer, the family moments that inspired his recovery, and his venture into writing and self-publishing. Discover his strategies for raising capital, leveraging funding, and growing through acquisitions. The episode covers investment strategies, tax-efficient funding, and challenges in small business acquisitions with private credit. Marc also discusses a pre-exit checklist for owners, AI's role in business, and offers insights for young entrepreneurs, reflecting on the influence of business and family.
Marc Adams is a best-selling author, veteran business strategist, and CEO of https://acquisitions4you.com/. With a career spanning decades—from electronic engineering to high-level corporate M&A—Marc has overseen business disposals ranging from $25 million to over $1 billion.
After surviving a terminal Stage IV cancer diagnosis in 2020, which he credits to a miraculous interaction with the original strain of COVID-19, Marc pivoted his mission to help the "nine out of ten" business owners who fail to successfully exit their companies. He is the creator of the "Double and Keep It" framework, a proprietary system designed to double a business's value in six months without equity dilution or debt.
Connect with Marc Adams
Website: https://acquisitions4you.com/
Book: The Secrets to 10xing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free (Available on Amazon)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1marcadams/
Tools: Access the Free Wealth & Investment Calculator at Acquisitions4u.com to determine your business's potential exit value.
(0:00) Introduction and guest Marc Adams
(6:04) Marc Adams' career pivot into sales and mergers and acquisitions
(12:52) Marc's battle with cancer and inspirational family moments
(21:38) Marc's recovery, medical journey, and lifestyle changes
(25:31) Marc's book writing and self-publishing experience
(27:32) Raising capital and leveraging funding for business growth
(31:57) Growth through acquisition and investment strategies
(36:55) Funding structures and post-acquisition tax efficiency
(50:07) Challenges in small business acquisitions with private credit
(56:38) Pre-exit checklist and resources for small business owners
(1:00:27) Personal reflections on business and family influences
(1:02:20) Opportunities for young entrepreneurs and the role of AI in business
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1h 5min

FAQs about Change and Triumph with Tene Williams:

How many episodes does Change and Triumph with Tene Williams have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.