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  • Gigi's Cupcakes: Turning Failure Into Greatness

    In this episode, Laurie interviews another amazing woman serial entrepreneur, Gina Butler otherwise known for her franchise bakery: Gigi's Cupcakes.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ starting early in life as an entrepreneur

    ✔️ building a successful business and franchises

    ✔️ the importance of using failure and rejection

    ✔️ why life balance is important

    ✔️ her soon coming ventures

    Connect with Gina

    gigibutler.com

    New vitamins coming soon: https://www.bluecorelabs.com

    Special thanks to: https://southwestern.com

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    35 min
  • Refire vs Retire: Passing on the Mantle

    In this video, Andy Sneed, former President and CEO, now Chairman, of Wasco Masonry, a multi-million dollar leading business out of Tennessee, shares insights from his experiences in the family business.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ growing a multi-generational business

    ✔️ his involvement in ministry and serving people

    ✔️ the importance of building people up and developing mentors

    ✔️ the wisdom in having multiple revenue streams and being good stewards while preparing for downturns

    ✔️ not being defined by your work

    Connect with Wasco

    https://wascomasonry.com

    https://familyfoundationfund.org

    https://www.joinc12.com/territories/middle-tennessee/

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    50 min
  • Overcoming Adversity as a Serial Entrepreneur Black Female
    In this episode, Kimberly Williams shares her struggles and how she has used adversity in her life as ammunition to propel her into success. Kimberly is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people achieve personal and financial success.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ Using adversity to push you forward

    ✔️ Leaving Corporate America to leap into entrepreneurship

    ✔️ Her perspective as a female in a male-dominated world and also as a woman of color

    ✔️ Cutting losses and learning from the process

    ✔️ Achieving financial stability through investments, resources, and educational tools

    Kim Williams, Co-founder & CEO

    [email protected]

    Company: Brown Investors LLC

    Nashville, TN

    Websites:

    https://www.browninvestors.com

    https://www.kimberlywilliamsinc.com

    https://www.beautycounter.com/kimwilliams

    https://linktr.ee/kimwilliams

    42 min
  • Converting to Judaism
    In this episode, Laurie interviews Chad Hill, President of Temple Beth Shalom. He shares his personal story of converting to Judaism.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ His history in Christianity

    ✔️ His conversion journey to finding truth

    ✔️ How his faith shapes his personal and business life

    ✔️ His role on the board of Temple Beth Shalom

    Temple Beth Shalom

    https://www.tbsfwb.com

    Temple Beth Shalom

    227 Beal Parkway NW

    at Nature's Trail Court NW

    PO BOX 111

    Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    850-862-6086

    [email protected]

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    40 min
  • What Can the Chamber of Commerce Do For You

    In this episode, Laurie interviews Ted Corcoran, President/CEO of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Having had experience in hospitality, and customer service, and as a previously elected official, Ted has a unique perspective. He brings together local businesses and nonprofits in Fort Walton Beach, as he leads his team of staff and volunteers to make an incredible impact in the community.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ What is the Chamber of Commerce

    ✔️ How the Chamber can assist anyone moving to a new town/city

    ✔️ The only chamber with a non-profit shelter for homeless individuals

    ✔️ The power of businesses and non-profits coming together to impact a community

    Ted Corcoran, President/CEO

    [email protected]

    850-244-8191

    Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

    34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

    Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    Ft. Walton Beach Welcome Center

    115 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE,

    Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    GFWBCC is the only chamber with a non-profit, One Hopeful

    Place (OHP) in Okaloosa County that serves unaccompanied

    individuals and veterans experiencing homelessness. OHP

    operates a 50-bed shelter for men and a 10-bed shelter for

    women who have the desire to make changes in their current

    circumstances. Their mission is to be the front door into

    permanent housing and end the cycle of homelessness for

    those experiencing housing loss in Okaloosa County. They

    have helped about 200 people to be able to get off the streets

    since 2018 and 65% of those 200 have been able to find

    permanent housing as of 2021.

    Chamber: https://www.fwbchamber.org

    Shelter: https://onehopefulplace.org

    https://www.bridgewaycenter.org

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    33 min
  • Why is Life Insurance Important

    In this episode, Mike Paulzak, Managing Partner at Term Provider, shares his personal story of getting into the family business. Mike sees himself as a life coach and he shares their strategy to "selling" insurance.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ The family business

    ✔️ The importance of life insurance and who needs it

    ✔️ The backstory of "Home of the Big Lou"

    ✔️ How they coach people and work alongside them to get them the right insurance for their needs

    https://www.bigloulife.com/

    https://www.termprovider.com

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    Call to speak to an agent 800.955.9211

    Call to speak to Mike Paulzak 850.818.8809

    45 min
  • Perservering Through Obstacles and Barriers to Effect Change

    In this episode, Laurie interviews Lynne Ingram, Judicial Candidate for Eighth Circuit Court of Davidson County, Adjunct Professor of Law.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ How Lynne has had to rise above adversity, injustice, and difficulties in order to help others

    ✔️ The importance of Lady Justice

    ✔️ Her passion for childcare and serving in the community

    ✔️ Why she is running for Eighth Circuit Court Judge

    Campaign Website: https://bit.ly/LynneIngram_for_Judge

    Company: Robinson Reagan & Young, LLCWebsite Address: law.vanderbilt.edu/bio/lynne-ingramLinked In: linkedin.com/in/lynne-ingram-166382160

    The Child Care Alliance of Middle Tennessee https://www.cfmt.org

    No Small Matter

    https://www.nosmallmatter.com/about-the-film

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    38 min
  • Making an Impact With Top Notch Hospitality

    Join Laurie in this episode of the Inside Story Hunters podcast as she gets the Inside Story (and experience) of LexLive, located in Lexington, KY. This exciting venue is the perfect location as Cameron Jones, the Sales & Marketing Director at LexLive, and also Lyle, the Customer Relations Manager share what their team is doing to make LexLive a phenomenal experience for everyone that visits. They are truly taking hospitality to the next level to impact their community and make a difference.

    What you will hear on the episode today:

    • Learn how LexLive has made their 'sports bar' a world-class experience for all ages to enjoy
    • Hear about the exceptional farm-to-table menu that includes many gourmet offerings and even fresh fish!
    • See how the excitement and commitment of the management and staff creates an experience you will never forget

    George Krikorian, owner and founder of Lexlive, is a successful businessman has been in the equine and movie theater industry for many years. George had a vision for bringing LexLive to life and stayed committed to that mission through many obstacles including the pandemic.

    Lexlive is located in Lexington, KY, and is a 90,000 square foot family entertainment center. From the staff to the food to the facility and all that they have to offer, you are sure to be blown away. Lexlive features arcade games, a bowling alley, two restaurants with a made from scratch kitchen and an executive chef, three bars, and 10 movie theaters, one of which boasts the largest screen in the state of Kentucky.

    Fun Fact: The architects that build movie theaters https://www.linkedin.com/company/tk-architects/

    https://bit.ly/VisitLexLive

    301 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508, (859) 286-6491

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    32 min
  • Volunteerism: Giving For Growth

    In this episode, Laurie interviews Jeremy Park, cityCURRENT CEO. Jeremy is highly motivated to help people achieve growth in their personal, business, and spiritual life by teaching the power of relationships and through volunteerism.

    Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ The power in understanding right relationships

    ✔️ The importance of shifting to grow

    ✔️ How volunteerism is the mechanism for growth

    ✔️ Why giving leads to growth

    Jeremy C. Park is a corporate executive and philanthropist, an author of two books, a columnist and contributor to Forbes, producer, and host of television and radio shows and a podcast, and a sought-after speaker for transforming organizations and individuals into catalysts for their community.

    Park is the CEO and catalyst behind cityCURRENT, an organization with a mission to power the GOOD. cityCURRENT is a partnership of more than one hundred businesses, including some of the world's largest employers, like FedEx, AutoZone, Verizon, Kroger, and Smith+Nephew that have joined forces and funds to make a difference. The organization has teams working in Memphis and Nashville, hosts more than 300 events each year for enrichment and community collaboration, produces an array of positive-oriented media, and financially and physically gives back to support nonprofits.

    Jeremy C. Park

    https://www.jeremycpark.com

    Visit https://www.cityCURRENT.com to learn more.

    cityCurrent owned by Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance

    Lipscomb & Pitts Bldg 2670 Union Ave, Extended #100 Memphis, TN 38112

    Giving for Growth book

    https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Giving-for-Growth

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    42 min
  • Paying it Forward

    In this episode, Laurie interviews Coach Jeff Darnell. His entire life is about paying it forward and impacting the lives of children and their families. Join us as we talk about:

    ✔️ How First Tee TN is building character in youth as they learn to play golf

    ✔️ Boys and Girls Club of Middle TN's goal of meeting the needs of children

    ✔️ The importance of training up the next generation to be productive and successful individuals

    ✔️ Circumstances in life builds character

    Coach Jeff Darnell, a Nashville native, has been the Club Director of the Boys and Girls club for 28 years. He has also been an affiliate of First Tee TN for 20 years, where he has served as a Golf Coach for the program for the last 4 years.

    First Tee TN offers kids a place to build strength of character by integrating the game of golf with life skills curriculum. Creating learning experiences for kids to build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience.

    https://www.bgcmt.org - sign up to become a member and participate in the Boys & Girls Club

    Guest: Coach Jeff Darnell [email protected] 615-968-0251

    First Tee Tennessee

    Website Address: https://firstteetennessee.org

    LinkedIN: Jeff Darnell

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-darnell-6a186451/

    The First Tee Tennessee

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/firsttee/

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    49 min

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The Inside Story Hunters Podcast captures the core of human connection and the driving catalyst for clarity, change, growth, and opportunity. Laurie Guzman, your host, and Human Relationship Expert…