In the conclusion of Mari's conversation with  Shruti Gurudanti, the co-founder of Televëda, Shruti shares some advice on how to deal with the doubters in your life and why Roosevelt's “The Man in the Arena” has had such a big impact on her career.

Social isolation has been called one of the most significant health risks in older adults and costs roughly $6.7 billion annually, but Mari's guest this week is tackling that issue digitally.  Shruti Gurudanti is a lawyer, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of Televëda. Televëda helps senior care providers offer onsite and online interactive gaming, educational and workout classes that are designed to build friendships for older adults. In part one, Shruti talks about why she was inspired to build Televëda, the impact of social isolation, and the struggle of attracting early adopters.

In the conclusion of Mari's inspiring conversation with Courtney Schoch, the author of This Is Your Captain Speaking: Reaching for the Sky Despite a Lifetime of Abuse, Depression and Fear, Courtney shares how she’s combined her passion for running AND philanthropy and why she was inspired to become a pilot in the male-dominated world of aviation.

Mari welcomes Courtney Schoch to How to #KeepGoing. Courtney is a pilot, runner, mentor, and inspirational speaker. Driven by a turbulent past, Courtney encourages others to harness the energy of fear and doubt into meaningful action and stresses the importance of mentorship by honoring everyone’s story regardless of their circumstances. She’s also the author of the wonderful book, This Is Your Captain Speaking: Reaching for the Sky Despite a Lifetime of Abuse, Depression and Fear.  In part one, Courtney shares why she believes your past shouldn't define your future, and why she's brutally transparent about her self-esteem issues and abusive relationships.

In the conclusion of Mari's conversation with Jenny Poon, the founder of HUUB and CO+HOOTS, Jenny shares how she built a co-working space one desk at a time and how she developed a 'mindset of creating efficiency' while working at her family's restaurant.

Jenny Poon is Mari's guest on the podcast. Jenny is the founder of HUUB, a city-wide entrepreneur platform, and the founder of CO+HOOTS, a coworking space and entrepreneur center. In part one, Jenny shares what it's like running a co-working space before, after, and during the pandemic, why it's therapeutic to share your struggles, and the impact her immigrant parents had on her life and career.

In the conclusion of  Mari's talk with the Founder of Coherent Strategies,  Shasheen Shah, Shasheen shares what he hopes readers will take away from his book, “The Kid and the King” and why he thinks we struggle with self-limiting beliefs, close-mindedness, and self-sabotage.

Mari welcomes her old friend Shasheen Shah to How to #KeepGoing. Shasheen is the Founder of Coherent Strategies and has spent the last 20 years working with high-achieving leaders, CEOs, and maverick entrepreneurs. He is also the author of the new book, “The Kid and the King: The Hidden Inner Struggle High Achievers Must Conquer to Reignite and Reengage with Life.”

In the conclusion of Mari’s discussion with podcast host & author Chris Ronzio, the Founder of Trainual, Chris talks about the successful launch of his new book, “The Business Playbook” and how he stays humble despite all his successes.

Mari welcomes Chris Ronzio to the podcast. Chris is the Founder of Trainual and is on a mission to make small business easier. In part one, Chris shares what inspired his entrepreneurial journey and how Trainual helps small businesses scale through better onboarding and training.