Emerging Entrepreneurs

Brent Henderson is the Founder and CEO of PartyTutor, a social app designed to bring college students together through experiences while saving them money. I actually use this app myself which is how I found out about Brent and I've saved over $100 by using his app. In this episode, Brent talks about the one book he read while in college that changed his life and sparked his entrepreneurial spirit. He also talks about how he came up with the idea for PartyTutor and how different the app was 7 years ago when he started. He also talks about the future of the business and how he plans to transition it into a city wide app rather than just students. Brent really stresses how important social experiences are to him and how its his personal mission to connect people. We talk about all of this and more so make sure to stick around for the whole episode as Brent has a lot of great wisdom. Connect with Brent on social media @brenthenderson_ and Party Tutor @ucf_partytutor.

Joe Fernandez is the Chief Operations Officer for Launchable, an Orlando based technology company that creates augmented reality solutions for it's clients. Joe actually showed me a short demo of some of the capabilities of the app and I was blown away! Regular pictures are transformed into moving animated images through his app and it's like nothing I've ever seen before. In this episode, Joe talks about how he became an entrepreneur at a very young age by starting his own car wash company. Also, Joe talks about how pursuing leadership roles while he attended college helped him put himself out there. Joe talks about how an opportunity in the tech space is what ultimately led him to begin his journey with Launchable. We also dive into Joe's personal journey as an entrepreneur and so much more in this episode so don't go anywhere.

Kaitlyn Study is the founder of South Street and Co. a marketing agency based here in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, Kaitlyn talks about her journey in marketing and how it led her to opening her own company. Kaitlyn took a leap of faith when starting her journey as an entrepreneur and for her, there was no turning back. She shares a great story about questioning herself and whether she should continue her company and the day she got a sign and knew that this was the path she was destined to take. Kaitlyn also talks a lot about the importance of the people you surround yourself with, whether it be in business or in your own personal life. Kaitlyn is one of the most positive people I've met, she always has a smile on her face and I really enjoyed doing this interview with her. I hope you all hear how passionate she is about what she does in this interview. Go follow Kaitlyn on instagram @marketinggal_ and @southstreet_co.

Teena Patel is the founder of Doglando, a canine enrichment center here in Orlando, FL. Doglando is backed by Teena's 15 years of research about canines in captivity and focuses on enriching the lives of dogs who come here week after week. In this episode Teena talks more about Doglando and what they do. Also, Teena talks about her research and how she developed what she calls the 8 spheres of canine enrichment which is the basis for how the dogs are trained. I had the chance to tour the facilities when I met Teena and it was incredible! They don't put dogs in crates like they do at daycares or any of the places you may see. It is extremely unique to see how dogs behave in their natural environment. If you have a dog or just love dogs like me, listen all the way to the end. Be sure to check out Doglando on social media @doglando and on the internet at doglando.com.

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Justin Buzzi is the founder and CEO of Get Up and Go Kayaking, a local kayaking company here in Central Florida that hosts a variety of kayak tours everyday in clear kayak's. In this episode, Justin talks about how he found a need for many people who just wanted to be outdoors and how he started the business in a week and a half and is now franchising the business. We also dive into why being your true self is the key to success. Justin also talks about his passion for hip hop music and how he used that as an outlet from a young age. I had the pleasure of talking to Justin for a while after we recorded this interview about his music career so I'll make sure to share a link so you can check out some of his music, you will definitely want to hear it. Please leave a review and subscribe on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Also, please go follow us on facebook and instagram at emergingentrepreneurspodcast.

Lafayette Britto is a photographer in Orlando who specializes in professional headshots as well as real estate photography. In this episode, Lafa talks about his passion for photography and how that passion turned into his full time job. Also, Lafa talks about some of the sacrifices he has had to make in order to pursue this passion of his full time. We didn't talk about this in the interview but I just have to say it because I'm so proud of him for it. Since late last year, Lafa has been grinding in the gym day in and day out and has lost over 75 pounds and has a goal of losing 125 by the end of the year. Make sure to go follow Lafa on Instagram @thatdudelafa and follow @lafayettebritto for his professional work. Please leave a review and subscribe on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Also, please go follow us on facebook and instagram @emergingentrepreneurspodcast

James Carbary is the founder of Sweet Fish Media which is a podcast agency that helps B2B companies start their own podcast. James also hosts his own podcast B2B Growth where he interviews different leaders in the space. In this episode we dive into how James created his business and the things he wish he knew before starting. We also talk about the how important it is to have supportive friends and family by your side no matter what you do. I also had the pleasure of asking James a bit about his interviews with entrepreneurs such as Simon Sinek and Gary Vaynerchuk so don't go anywhere. Please leave a review and subscribe on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Also, please go follow us on facebook and instagram @emergingentrepreneurspodcast.

Ripped Body Era is an active lifestyle brand founded by 2 gentleman from Gainesville, FL by the names of Jeremy Watford and Kyle Quinn. Their journey began unexpectedly in 2014 when their daily workouts piqued an interest with friends and followers on social media. In this episode they dive in to how two childhood friends have grown their social media account from nothing to over 20,000 followers in just a few years. Also in this episode they dive into the importance of staying active in your everyday lifestyle. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @emergingentrepreneurspodcast.

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Dr. Brooke Stuart is the founder of Let Go and Grow, a online 6 week holistic foundations program based on a unique combination of holistic counseling and functional medicine. In this episode, Brooke speaks about her experiences in her youth that shaped her and lead to the moment she knew she wanted to create the program. She preaches the importance of connecting with yourself and how important the fundamentals are in terms of your well being.

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Wednesday Hugus is the Program Leader for Foster Friends of Central Florida which focuses on providing volunteers for different activities at the foster children homes and in the community. In this episode, Wednesday talks about her connection with the organization iPrevail and how Foster Friends of Central Florida began. Wednesday is also a pharmaceutical sales rep with 20 years of experience under her belt. Please go follow us on facebook and instagram at emergingentrepreneurspodcast . Also, please leave a review on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends.

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