Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Cayla Horey, founder of Cayla Horey Coaching, LLC. Since launching her business in October 2020, Cayla has quickly risen to prominence in the coaching world, earning a feature on Stacey Boehman's Make Money as a Life Coach podcast. Together, they explore Cayla's rapid journey from startup to standout, her unique approach to helping business owners find sustainable success, and the mindset shifts necessary to thrive without burnout. Tune in to learn how intentional coaching can create long-lasting impact in both business and life.

In this episode of Founders’ Future, host Michelle Said sits down with Ripley Fuller, founder of RF IO Consulting LLC, to explore the story behind a firm that's helping organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. Since launching in 2020, Ripley has carved out a niche in organizational change management and strategic planning, providing companies with the tools to transition smoothly and sustainably.

Based in Costa Mesa, California, RF IO Consulting is built on a relationship-first philosophy that prioritizes alignment, data-driven decisions, and long-term impact. Ripley shares what inspired them to start the firm, the early challenges they faced, and how their lean but mighty team is transforming how companies approach growth and change.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Van Nguyen, founder of Brand Concier, an award-winning branding agency redefining how entrepreneurs in health, wellness, and beauty show up in the market. With a dynamic background in special events, digital marketing, and community leadership, Van shares how she built a brand-first agency that helps visionaries align their messaging, visuals, and voice to stand out with clarity and confidence.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed chats with Lalena Kotasek, founder of CEM Solutions Co.—a women-owned marketing and event management agency rooted in the industrial sector. With a rich background in e-commerce and marketing, including executive roles at Johnson Logistics and Blazer Electric Supply, Lalena shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Based in Texas, her team at CEM Solutions leverages over 50 years of combined experience to help brands in oil, gas, and other heavy industries stand out through innovative marketing and strategic event execution. Discover how Lalena blends creativity with industry expertise to drive growth in often-overlooked markets.

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Dana Benjamin Allen, founder and CEO of Back of the Napkin Consulting LLC. Dana shares how a bold idea—jotted down on a literal napkin—sparked the creation of a purpose-driven consultancy. She opens up about the early challenges, the vision that drives her team, and how she’s helping other entrepreneurs bring their "napkin ideas" to life.

In this empowering episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Pam Barnes, founder and CEO of MARKETING NAVII, a digital marketing agency based in Alabama. Pam shares her unique journey—how she discovered her passion for marketing at 30, built a thriving agency, and launched Go-Getter Gals, a community helping women in the Wiregrass region grow through authentic connections.

This episode dives into the world of branding, lead generation, and building businesses with purpose and personality. If you're a founder, marketer, or community-builder, you won't want to miss Pam’s refreshing take on marketing that’s rooted in connection and clarity.

In this motivating episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion chats with Charles Livings, founder of Tip of the Spear Professional Coaching, a leadership training company based in Alabama. With a background in advocating for veterans and a deep commitment to personal growth, Charles shares how he built a business focused on resilient leadership and sustainable team development.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Sam Pepin, CEO and founder of CoreCentrica. Sam shares his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in Montreal to identifying a key market problem that led to launching his company. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges Sam faced in the early stages, how he navigated uncertainty, and what motivates his team today.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Matt Davies, co-founder of Visioncamp, a company redefining the intersection of visual technology and entrepreneurship. Matt takes listeners on a journey through the early days of founding Visioncamp, the pivotal moments that shaped the company, and the challenges he faced while scaling a vision-first startup.

With candid insights on leadership, product-market fit, and staying resilient in the face of uncertainty, Matt shares not only the “how” behind Visioncamp—but the “why.” Whether you're a tech enthusiast, aspiring founder, or just curious about startup life behind the scenes, this episode offers a transparent and motivating look into building something meaningful from the ground up.

In this forward-thinking episode of Founders, Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Colin Ilgen, co-founder of The Read AI Book Club, a company that’s changing how we engage with books through artificial intelligence. Colin dives into the inspiration behind the platform, the challenge of enhancing the reading experience in a digital world, and how his team is building tools that empower readers to connect, comprehend, and grow together.