Future Optimist

Evan La Ruffa founded an awesome, mission-driven non-profit for art called I Paint My Mind, and this episode dispels myths about building a non-profit (as well as explains how you CAN make *good* money doing it).⁠
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He shares why many more entrepreneurs should consider starting a non-profit instead of a business to enact the change they want to see.⁠

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Jacob Abrams has built a highly profitable career in the film business through a combination of expertise in lighting and equipment rentals.

He's crafted a very unique business model that is highly inspirational for those looking to break into the film industry.

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Ben Allman has built a start-up called 4abilities (4abilities.org) to help the differently-abled. And he's found happiness and meaning through a life of serving a greater purpose with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Isabel Galupo is a children's TV writer for Nickelodeon, published author, and activist.
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She's worked on iconic Nickelodeon properties such as Dora the Explorer, The Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Casagrandes. 

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Devin created a CBD coffee start-up called SteepFuze, and he sold his company to Willie Nelson - or, Willie's company, anyway - just before the pandemic.⁠
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I love this story because it's a candid look about the ups and MANY downs of starting a product-based business in a highly uncertain market.⁠

Despite so many challenges, Devin came out on top and with an outstanding story to tell.⁠

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Scott Frankfurt is someone I admire deeply, and in the music business, he's done it all.

If anyone is living my dream life right now, it's him!

From decades of hit records to being the VP of Spectrasonics to winning Grammy's to working with some of the literal top musicians in the game, to say that Scott has "made it" is an understatement.

And more importantly, he's a great human being and a true friend.

I'm deeply humbled and honored that he sat down for a chat with me, and I know you're going to love this episode.

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Tienus, otherwise known as Goldkimono, is a world-class songwriter and musician.

He's racked up hundreds of millions of plays on Spotify, writing songs for some of the world's biggest artists, like Kygo, Robin Schulz, and many more.

A truly gifted multi-instrumentalist, Tienus' authenticity and unique approach to creative business makes him one of the most unique and inspiring success stories I know of.

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Before this interview, I didn't even know "CannaSexTech" was a word!

But apparently, it's a thing.

It's a highly unusual thing, from a highly unusual, highly intelligent person. 

And that made it ripe for the picking for my podcast. Raven is an awesome person with an awesome story, and there's so much to learn about building your own business without compromising and exploring new terrain.

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Before this interview, I didn't even know "CannaSexTech" was a word!

But apparently, it's a thing.

It's a highly unusual thing, from a highly unusual, highly intelligent person. 

And that made it ripe for the picking for my podcast. Raven is an awesome person with an awesome story, and there's so much to learn about building your own business without compromising and exploring new terrain.

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In this episode, my guest is a self-made music industry entrepreneur, who was one of the bright young A&R stars of Armada Music in Amsterdam.

He's got a knack for unearthing "hits", and he knows how to spot great acts and artists from a mile away.

He got his start in the world of dance music/EDM/house music and has since moved onto pop music, racking up Spotify plays like nobody's business!

Most importantly for our show, he's someone who's NEVER been afraid to go against the grain, and he has lived his life in a very authentic and unique way that I think you will appreciate.

Lots of gold in here!

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