inTheir20s

Dawn Dickson is the CEO of PopCom, an automated retail company that uses facial recognition, A.I, and blockchain technology to help retailers collect valuable customer insights. As a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in marketing and business development, Dawn launched four successful cash flow positive companies since 2002.  Her most recent ventures include Flat Out of Heels (rollable flats for women to get relief from painful heels), and PopCom, after identifying a need to make vending machines more intelligent.

Dawn has received numerous awards and accolades for her business savvy and pitching skills, and has been invited to speak on numerous panels and workshops and featured in countless media outlets including Forbes, Black Enterprise, Fortune, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Essence Magazine.

In our interview with Dawn, we speak about how students and young professionals can become successful entrepreneurs in their 20’s.

You for sure recognize  Dr. Aaron Spitz from his many appearances on “The Doctors” Talk Show, or as the physician in the highly acclaimed Netflix film, “The Game Changers”.

Dr. Spitz is a well-established Urologist and Author, who shares his personal experiences on how we juggled med school and a career in stand-up comedy while in his 20’s.

If you don’t already know Scott Kucirek, you for sure know his organic candy company: Ocho Candy, Inc. They create the most DELICIOUS line of organic candy bars on the planet! In our interview, we speak with Scott about how he paired his military background and startup experience to become a modern-day Willy Wonka!

Check out his website to learn more: ochocandy.com

As one of the premier coaches for entrepreneurs, Tomer Yogev brings his vast experience and unique “Joy Forward” approach to our conversation. His laid-back and sensei-like approach inspires honest dialogue, profound innovation, and the courageous motivation to step out of comfort zones and onto fresh paths to success.

In our conversation, we speak with Tomer about what he wished he knew in his 20’s.

For over 25 years, Michelle Hollis has run sales and operations for numerous companies. She currently serves as the President of 6th Street Consulting, where she brings a diverse perspective and entrepreneurial-minded passion.

In our chat with Michelle, we speak about her journey in tech; her advice for people in their 20’s; and her “Work Hard, Play Hard” philosophy.

This week, we speak with Zoaib Mirza who is currently a director of Instructional Design at Cornell University. Zoaib Mirza is an award-winning bilingual leader with over 20 years of providing student-centered solutions. While in his 20's he received three masters degrees and is currently earning a Doctorate in Education with a focus in Educational Leadership.

In our interview, we speak with Zoaib about finding mentors in your 20’s; taking risks in your 20’s; handling difficulties in your 20s; and multitasking in your 20’s.