Conversations with Claire: A Cactex Media Podcast

Victor Calabrese is an entrepreneur, author and public speaker on the topics of technology and self-improvement. Victor discusses his career, starting his entrepreneur journey and his recent book.

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Gregor, the brilliant mind behind PodGrowth, a company dedicated to helping podcasters thrive in the ever-expanding world of audio content. Erin has spent years mastering the art of podcasting, and she's here to share her invaluable insights on how to market and create an effective podcast.

In today's podcast, we are joined by Stephen Dahlem, the Senior Creative Director at Corporate Magic, an agency that creates and produces events for Fortune 1000 companies.

Today we are speaking to Jaime Chambron, a Career Advancement and Personal Branding Expert. She teaches the most effective ways to brand yourself in the marketing world.

Tia Calvin is the Digital Marketing Manager at Grace Hill. She is a data-driven storyteller with experience in digital media, demand generation, marketing strategy, social media marketing, and design.

Dr. Elijah Clark is a professor at TCU and business & growth advisor. He works with entrepreneurs, managers, and employees to help improve sales and decrease spending.

Wendi McGowan-Ellis is the CEO & Founding General Partner at Cassandra Capital - a female-founded venture capital firm Investing in women-led companies. As a founder/operator turned investor, her vision is to put women at the core of creating, building, and investing in new innovation and wealth. She's a published author and has consulted for Fortune 10 companies all the way to small businesses. She joins us to share her take on supporting other female entrepreneurs.

Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the founder of Walking With Purpose, author, public speaker and video host. As we sat down to interview her, we couldn't help but wonder: what are the elements that create a truly compelling speech? How does she weave together words that genuinely captivate her audience? Today, Lisa reveals her secrets to keeping her audience engaged and coming back for more.

"Final Days on Earth" podcast creator, Claire St. Amant, sits down with us to share her true crime stories. She weaves together respect, research and interviews to honor victims and help bring justice to the families.

Michael Maponga is a skilled entrepreneur, actor, and executive producer with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry.  Born in Zimbabwe, raised in Dallas, and traveling the world for work, he brings a unique perspective to storytelling.  He established the streaming platform AfroLandTV, to address the gap in the distribution of authentic African stories globally. Viewership has increased 155% over the last year for this channel that showcases Pan African movies & TV. Join us and listen to what inspired Michael on his storytelling journey.