Crazy Courage Business Stories

Myles can be reached at:

[email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/@mylesayoungblood

Myles Youngblood is the owner of SFG Media, a digital marketing agency that helps content creators and podcasters scale their channels and brands through short-form content. He also hosts the Beyond Ordinary podcast, which highlights the journeys of entrepreneurs. Myles shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting his agency to pivoting to podcasting. He emphasizes the importance of treating employees well and creating a positive company culture. Myles also discusses his experience with stock trading and his strategy of long-term investing. In this conversation, Nick and Myles discuss their approaches to trading and investing. Myles shares his preference for long-term investing in cryptocurrencies, while Nick leans towards a more zoomed-out approach to trading. They also discuss the importance of enjoying the process and not turning hobbies into businesses. Myles emphasizes the need for resilience and reflection in pursuing goals, and the importance of consistency in content creation. They both express their love for podcasting and the joy of meeting new people through the medium.

Myles Youngblood, SFG Media, digital marketing agency, content creators, podcasters, short-form content, Beyond Ordinary podcast, entrepreneurship, company culture, stock trading, long-term investing, trading, investing, cryptocurrencies, long-term investing, zoomed-out approach, hobbies, business, resilience, reflection, goals, content creation, podcasting, meeting new people

Mark & Kat can be found here:

https://www.nuspira.com/ca

https://www.facebook.com/groups/nuspiraproducts

https://www.instagram.com/nuspiraofficial/

Mark and Kat Sterling are the founders of Nuspira, a unique lifestyle company that offers mushroom-infused coffees and other health products. They started the company after seeing a demand for mushroom-infused coffee in the market and wanting to improve upon existing products. They focused on solving the taste issue and ensuring that their products were enjoyable for coffee drinkers. They also prioritized using high-quality ingredients, such as organic mushrooms grown on purple corn, to enhance the health benefits of their products. In addition to coffee, they offer a detox drink and liquid vitamins. Mark and Kat Sterling share their journey of starting their own business and the importance of collaboration and choosing the right partners. They emphasize the need to bet on yourself and have a strong why to overcome obstacles and naysayers. The couple discusses the process of creating their brand and the importance of having a solid vision. They also talk about their plans for expansion and their goal of reaching $100 million in revenue in their fifth year.

Keywords

Nuspira Coffee Company, Mark Sterling, Kat Sterling, mushroom-infused coffee, health products, taste, organic mushrooms, purple corn, detox drink, liquid vitamins, entrepreneurship, collaboration, betting on yourself, branding, expansion

Mary-Jean Harris runs Fairytale Princess Parties, a business that provides princess, superhero, and character parties for kids. They offer a range of activities such as story time, games, crafts, and superhero training. Mary-Jean also plans special events like the Princess Club, which helps kids prepare for school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business had to adapt by offering video calls and driveway visits. Mary-Jean has plans to expand the business by opening a venue with themed party rooms and potentially an indoor pool for swimming mermaid parties. She finds staff, often university and college students, through auditions and training sessions.

Mary-Jean can be reached at:

https://www.ottawaprincessparties.com/

https://www.facebook.com/fairytaleprincesspartiesottawa

https://www.instagram.com/ottawaprincessparties

Takeaways

Fairytale Princess Parties offers princess, superhero, and character parties for kids with various activities.

The business adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering video calls and driveway visits.

Mary-Jean plans to expand the business by opening a venue with themed party rooms and potentially an indoor pool for swimming mermaid parties.

Staff recruitment involves auditions and training sessions, often attracting university and college students.

princess parties, superhero parties, character parties, COVID-19 adaptation, venue expansion, swimming mermaid parties, staff recruitment

Sean Nagasar, the owner of 8-bit Shinobi, sells collectibles and offers gaming services at comic conventions. He also plans to get into event planning for these conventions. Sean is knowledgeable about local celebrities and hopes to book them for events. He sells a variety of collectibles, including trading card games, Funko Pops, and toys. The most popular items are Funko Pops and Pokémon cards. Sean emphasizes the importance of condition in collectibles and the value of limited edition and exclusive items. He also discusses his love for comic books, trading card games, and the geek community. He shares his experiences with attending conventions, meeting celebrities, and the thrill of finding rare and valuable items. He also talks about the challenges of selling collectibles and his plans to open a gaming restaurant bar. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and joy that comes with collecting and the importance of knowing the market and community when buying and selling collectibles.

Sean can be reached at:

Website: https://8-bit-shinobi.square.site/

https://www.youtube.com/@8bitshinobi598

https://www.givesendgo.com/GBY32

https://www.facebook.com/8shinobi

https://www.tiktok.com/@8bitshinobi

collectibles, gaming services, event planning, local celebrities, trading card games, Funko Pops, Pokémon cards, condition, limited edition, exclusive items, comic books, geek community, collectibles, comic books, toys, trading cards, conventions, celebrities, rare items, selling, gaming restaurant bar

The conversation with Susan Blain from the Dare to Be Vulnerable Project explores the importance of mental health and the need to break the stigma surrounding it. Susan emphasizes that everyone has a mental health and that it is essential to prioritize and protect it. The conversation delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and the need for systemic change to address stigma and discrimination. Susan shares her personal journey of going through a mental health crisis and how it led her to start the Dare To Be Vulnerable Project. The project focuses on creating awareness through events, digital stories, and workplace sessions, with the goal of fostering a more open and supportive environment for mental health. The Dare To Be Vulnerable project, led by Susan Blain, is making a significant impact in the field of mental health awareness. The project aims to create a movement that encourages vulnerability and open conversations about mental health. Susan emphasizes the importance of allowing ideas to evolve organically and being open to change. She believes that it will take at least a decade to make a significant impact on how society thinks about mental health. Susan also highlights the resistance and fear that leaders face when it comes to being vulnerable, but she encourages them to embrace vulnerability for the greater good.

Susan can be reached:

https://www.daretobevulnerable.com/

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dare-to-be-vulnerable/

https://www.facebook.com/daretobevulnerable

Takeaways

Everyone has a mental health that needs to be prioritized and protected.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of mental health and the need for systemic change to address stigma and discrimination.

Sharing personal stories and being vulnerable can have a powerful impact on breaking the silence around mental health.

Entrepreneurs and solopreneurs face unique challenges and stressors that can impact their mental health.

Creating a supportive and open environment for mental health in the workplace is crucial. The Dare To Be Vulnerable project is creating a movement that encourages vulnerability and open conversations about mental health.

Ideas should be allowed to evolve organically and entrepreneurs should be open to change.

It will take time to make a significant impact on how society thinks about mental health, and it will require the involvement of an army of people.

Leaders often face resistance and fear when it comes to being vulnerable, but embracing vulnerability is essential for the greater good.

The project aims to spread globally and create a ripple effect of positive change in the field of mental health.

Sound Bites

"We all have a mental health."

"It's really about the tough stuff, the crunchy stuff that we have in life that we have to deal with that have an impact on our mental health."

"It's okay to not be okay."

"It's bigger than me. It's not about me."

"It's about the movement."

"You're just giving it a voice."

mental health, stigma, vulnerability, COVID-19, systemic change, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, Dare to Be Vulnerable, mental health awareness, movement, vulnerability, open conversations, evolution, change, resistance, fear, leaders, impact

Karla Briones is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada. She started her consulting business to help immigrant entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting a business in a new country. Her consulting business eventually led her to found Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada, a non-profit organization that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs. Karla also launched the Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's Retail Incubator Program, which provides hands-on training and support for immigrant entrepreneurs in the retail industry. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed and creating a positive impact through business. Karla Briones shares her immigrant experience and entrepreneurial journey in Canada. Her parents faced challenges in finding work in their respective fields and had to start from scratch in new jobs. Karla pursued a career in journalism but realized she was better at connecting with people. She eventually opened a pet store and later ventured into the food industry. However, the pandemic and lack of passion for the food industry led her to make the difficult decision to close her business. Karla emphasizes the importance of passion in entrepreneurship and the need for resources on how to close a business.

Karla can be reached at:

https://www.karlabriones.com/

https://www.facebook.com/immigrantbusinesscoach/

https://www.instagram.com/karlabriones/

https://twitter.com/HolaKarla

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlabriones/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ImmpreneurCanada/

[email protected]

Takeaways

Karla Briones is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada.

She started her consulting business to help immigrant entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting a business in a new country.

Karla founded Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada to provide support and resources for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

She launched the Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's Retail Incubator Program to provide hands-on training and support for immigrant entrepreneurs in the retail industry. Starting a business in a new country can be challenging, and immigrants often have to start from scratch in new jobs.

Passion is crucial in entrepreneurship, as it helps navigate through difficult times and sustain motivation.

Closing a business is a challenging process that requires careful planning and consideration.

Resources and support for entrepreneurs should include guidance on how to close a business with dignity and without burning bridges.

Sound Bites

"I see life through business."

"I wonder how many other immigrants have gone through the same or have lost their life savings."

"He was about to give out $30,000 that it took his lifetime to save."

Karla Briones, immigrant entrepreneur, consulting business, Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada, non-profit organization, retail incubator program, underrepresented entrepreneurs, immigrant experience, entrepreneurial journey, challenges, starting from scratch, pet store, food industry, pandemic, passion, closing a business

Emery Robichaud is a crypto expert who shares his knowledge through newsletters, consultations, and a crypto course. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader geopolitical and economic implications of cryptocurrency. While Bitcoin is well-known, there are many other projects and companies in the crypto space. Emery believes that cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionize every industry and become the future of finance. However, he cautions that not all cryptocurrencies are created equal and that Bitcoin may not be the best option for everyday transactions due to its volatility and scalability issues. He advises investors to research and diversify their crypto holdings. In this conversation, Emery discusses the relationship between Bitcoin and the stock market, the cyclical pattern of Bitcoin's price, and the impact of the M2 money supply on Bitcoin's value. He also explains the differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum, emphasizing their respective roles and utility. Emery shares his insights on the future of cryptocurrency, including the potential for blockchain to revolutionize industries such as carbon credits and real estate. He advises on the importance of diversification and realistic expectations when investing in cryptocurrencies. The conversation also touches on NFTs and their potential utility in the metaverse.

Takeaways

Crypto expert Emery Robichaud shares his knowledge through newsletters, consultations, and a crypto course.

Understanding the broader geopolitical and economic implications of cryptocurrency is crucial.

Bitcoin is well-known, but there are many other projects and companies in the crypto space.

Cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionize every industry and become the future of finance.

Not all cryptocurrencies are created equal, and Bitcoin may not be the best option for everyday transactions.

Investors should research and diversify their crypto holdings. Bitcoin closely follows the movements of the stock market, with a one-day lag. Ethereum has also started to exhibit similar patterns.

Bitcoin's price is influenced by the M2 money supply, as it reflects the availability of money for investment.

The future of cryptocurrency lies in solving real-world problems and gaining adoption. Utility and value are key factors to consider when investing.

Diversification is crucial when investing in cryptocurrencies, both within the asset class and across different asset classes.

NFTs have varying levels of utility, with some offering access to exclusive features in metaverses. However, caution is advised when investing in NFTs, as many are speculative and lack long-term value.

Sound Bites

"This guy is, he knows crypto, frontwards and backwards."

"I don't want you spending all your money on me or somebody else to get information and you have nothing left to invest, right?"

"I'm not sure if my bank's gonna be around forever. So maybe I should kind of diversifying my assets outward."

"Bitcoin follows the stock market pretty closely. It's usually a day behind."

"Bitcoin's price pattern follows the M2 money supply. When the M2 goes up, Bitcoin goes up; when the M2 goes down, Bitcoin goes down."

"Ethereum is the gold standard for smart contract platforms."

Emery can be reached at:

https://cryptoinsights.pro/

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cryptoinsightspro

Stu Schwartz, also known as Stuntman Stu, shares his journey from being a radio personality to battling cancer and finding new opportunities. He talks about his time in radio, his love for the Montreal Canadiens, and his transition to sports radio. Stu discusses the challenges he faced in the industry and the changes he witnessed. He also opens up about his health struggles and the resilience he developed throughout his journey. Stu reflects on his decision to go public with his cancer journey and the impact it has had on others. Stu discusses the importance of not dwelling on fear and the need to maintain a positive attitude. He also talks about the challenges of being in the public eye and the pressure to always be 'on'. Stu shares his plans for the future and his desire to continue entertaining in his own way.

The Stuntman can be reached at:

https://www.facebook.com/StuntmanStu

https://www.instagram.com/stuntmanstu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuntmanstu/

https://twitter.com/StuntmanStu

Stu Schwartz had a successful career in radio, starting as an intern and eventually hosting his own morning show.

He faced challenges in the industry, including changes in management and competition from other stations.

Stu battled cancer twice and had a heart attack, but he remained resilient and continued to pursue his passion for radio.

He emphasizes the importance of staying true to your brand and not trying to be everything to everyone.

Stu's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and finding new opportunities in the face of adversity. Going public with a cancer journey can have a significant impact on others who are going through similar experiences.

Maintaining a positive attitude and not dwelling on fear is crucial in the battle against cancer.

Being in the public eye comes with its own challenges and pressures, but it can also provide opportunities for growth and inner strength.

It is important to continue reinventing oneself and exploring new opportunities in a changing industry.

Having a creative license and doing things your own way can lead to greater satisfaction and success.

Sound Bites

"Stuntman Stu, that is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. 30 years later, it's paying the mortgage."

"I've had cancer twice and a heart attack."

"Going public with it people would say weird things. I'm like, don't say this in front of my kids, please."

"I don't allow myself to think of the fear."

"And there was no doubt that you'd beat it again. You did it once."

Stu Schwartz, Stuntman Stu, radio, Montreal Canadiens, sports radio, health struggles, resilience, cancer, survivor, fear, public, support, positive attitude, challenges, public eye, pressure, future, entertaining

Chantelle Kinzel from Live Nutritionals shares her journey of starting a health business focused on kombucha and fermented products. She emphasizes the importance of gut health and its impact on mental health and overall well-being. Chantelle discusses the challenges of setting up manufacturing in Nicaragua and navigating the cultural differences in doing business. She also talks about the importance of community and building relationships with customers. Live Nutritionals sells their products in Nicaragua and offers licensing programs for distribution outside of the country. Chantelle advocates for supporting local and smaller producers for healthier and more authentic products. Live Nutritionals is a lifestyle brand that focuses on producing high-quality, real food products, including kombucha and fermented foods. The founders, emphasize the importance of eating real food and avoiding processed foods. They believe that regardless of dietary preferences, the key is to prioritize real, whole foods. The company has faced various challenges, including political crises, hurricanes, and the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have used these challenges as opportunities for growth and expansion. They have added new products, such as fermented foods and an alcoholic line, and have also started a licensing program to empower others to create healthy products in their communities. Their ultimate goal is to provide a high-quality option for consumers in the first world and make a positive impact on people's health and well-being.

Chantelle can be reached at:

https://www.instagram.com/livenutritionals/

https://www.facebook.com/livenutritionals/

Gut health is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being, with the gut being the center of everything.

The mass production of food and consumer goods sacrifices quality and authenticity, and it is important to support local and smaller producers.

Building relationships with the community and prioritizing their needs can lead to long-term success in business.

Expanding business through licensing programs allows for the spread of knowledge and products to other countries.

COVID-19 highlighted the vulnerabilities of a global economy and the importance of self-reliance and local food sources. The importance of eating real, whole foods and avoiding processed foods

Using challenges as opportunities for growth and expansion

Adding new products and starting a licensing program to empower others

The goal of providing a high-quality option for consumers in the first world and making a positive impact on health

Sound Bites

"Your gut is the center of everything as far as health, happiness, well-being go."

"The mass production of food and consumer goods is awful and I don't think it's helping us or our health."

"Let's choose community first and take care of it, and it pays off."

"I can tell you 100 % of the food I eat, I have no idea where it came from."

"I think it's more about eating real food than if it's meat or veggies."

"We won't sacrifice real food in any way, shape, or form."

Keywords

Live Nutritionals, kombucha, fermented products, gut health, mental health, well-being, manufacturing, Nicaragua, community, relationships, licensing program, local producers, Live Nutrition, real food, processed foods, kombucha, fermented foods, challenges, growth, expansion, licensing program, healthy products, first world, impact

Helen Stoumbos is organizing a unique sports festival called the Good Games, which combines athletic competitions with a family oriented festival . The festival offers a wide range of interactive and experiential sports activities for attendees to watch and participate in. Some of the featured sports include pickleball, cornhole, and tech ball. Helen shares her personal journey in sports, including her struggles with confidence and the power of controlling her thoughts. She emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and creating from a place of feeling. Helen also highlights the support she received from her family and the impact of mental preparation on her performance as an athlete. The Good Games is a sports festival that aims to create a unique and inclusive experience for athletes and spectators alike. The event, (which was supposed to start in 2020) offers a wide range of sports competitions and a festival atmosphere with entertainment, music, and food. The founder, Helen Stoumbos, is passionate about creating a joyful and transformative experience through sports. The event has faced challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has adapted and continued to grow. The focus is on continuous improvement and listening to feedback from athletes and participants to make each year better than the last.

Helen and The Good Games can be reached at:

https://thegood.games/ (website)

⁠[email protected]⁠

https://www.facebook.com/GetOutOutDo/

https://twitter.com/GetOutOutDo

https://www.youtube.com/@the-good-games

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegoodgames/

Takeaways

Sound Bites