Heroes in Business

Vicki Lawrence known for her roles on Mama's Family and the Carol Burnett show is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Vicki and David talk about cellphone usage, and the hive condition that caused Vicki to take on the role of advocate for CIU awareness. For years, Vicki was known as the tough lipped grandma Thelma Mae Harper on Mama's Family. She tells David the business about how to conduct yourself at her dinner table. "I learned from the best and enjoyed it all."

Scott Woolley co-founder Aubio Skincare is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Scott is the long-time business partner of John Paul DeJoria (Paul Mitchell Systems haircare and Patron Spirits companies). They previously partnered on Emmy winning TV Specials and was a concert promoter for acts like Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, and Lou Reed. Aubio focuses on alleviating the struggle those with cold sores face using carnivorous plant technology. "Stay positive, and have focus to achieve all you want in life."

Paul Mockapetris inventor DNS Internet system is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. They talk about how the problem of the early internet was solved by a relatively new computer scientist, Mockapetris. David and Paul discuss the inception of the internet as likened to the Wright Brothers first flight which changed the course of travel and history. Threat Stop is Paul's next focus and searches for the best ways to secure the internet for all. He also gives advice about how to thwart would be cyber criminals. "In work, you have to be passionate, look for opportunities, particularly where businesses overlap - that's where you'll find gaps that need bridging."

Michael Peters (aka 'Protector') CEO Lazarus Alliance and Continuum GRC is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. David and Michael talk about the biggest threats facing computer users, that being individuals and businesses alike. Internet of Things products flooding our homes makes us even more vulnerable to attacks from cyber criminals. "We are passionate specialists in our work"

Nicholas Andrews founder of Fund My Business AZ is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Nick and David talk about the Jobs Act and how it's making a difference for investors in Arizona. He says that in business, the most important quality is honesty so people learn they can trust you as a partner and know that they have your back. "The Jobs Act is great for the State and allows companies and investors alike opportunities they previously didn't have."

Drew Alcazar founder CEO of Russo and Steele Classic Car Auctions is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Drew knew from a young age that he loved cars and searched to find the perfect parts to rebuild a car himself. He even reveals the one car he still covets. "Cars are a kind of universal language, I've been playing with them my whole life and many are so energized by them."

Mitchell Yow CEO Torque Trends is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Mitchell creates green battery systems for powering fleet vehicles around the world. He strives for zero-footprint and creating ROI for fleet owners. Yow has been published in several magazines internationally. A pioneer like Sir Richard Branson, he builds relationships with companies to help further Electronic Vehicle usage globally. "Clean vehicles are our future if we are to preserve it."

Siggi Hilmarsson creator of Siggi's Dairy is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Siggi was a grad student in New York who missed the traditional skyr yogurt of his Icelandic home. So he set out to re-create his grandmother's recipe then started sharing and selling it at Farmer's Markets. David asks him about the day that Whole Foods called and he had to figure out how to scale quickly. "I think it's sometimes good to be happily ignorant so you can see how far you can go."

Joe Guith CEO of Cinnabon is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Joe and David talk about the craveable indulgence that makes million's of mouth water at shopping centers all over. Joe creates WOW experiences for his clients and strives to continue to adapt to consumer tastes; Cinnabon works hard to remain at the heart of consumer trends and technology. "Great brands are made by Great People."

Karina Smirnoff Dancing with the Stars Champion is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Karina and David talk about dancing, and what it takes to dance through ones career. When she first started on Dancing with the Stars, Karina didn't realize the strategy to it, and since has reframed her technique for the stage to become a champion on the popular TV show. She also talks about the one star who got her giddy and star-struck. She has her own makeup line and talks about the great quality, and how satisfying it is to reach into her purse and pull out a lipstick wth her own name on it.