Meet Jon and Leandro. Originally from Arizona, They moved to Boston to pursue professional opportunities. Soon, they created the FLKR lighter, a lighter that doubles as a fidget device.  Their mission is to enhance the traditional lighter experience, while breaking down to societal stigmas around the emerging Cannabis industry. Listen to them explain how it's possible to create and run a successful business with your best friend. Make sure to check out their Kickstarter!!!!!!!!  

Jon and Leandro of FLKR:  Mixing Friendship and Business

Sometimes having a job just isn’t enough.  Welcome to the Moonlighters' Club where we interview aspiring entrepreneurs who work full-time jobs. Our host, Joel Edwards, would spend his down time at work building a mobile app.  He then realized he wasn't the only employee there with dreams that went beyond a 9-to-5.  Join him as he discusses living on a steady diet of ambition and no sleep, with a new guest every month.

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Jamerson is a longtime friend of the Club. He was one of our first podcast guests and was the opening speaker at our first showcase in Boston. Jamerson works in IT and manages an international team. He DJ's in his free time. Since we last spoke five years ago, Jamerson's strategy has shifted. He has continued to progress in his career and still DJ's, but he's more selective of his gigs.  

The Moonlighters' Club Presents: Jamerson Vincent

We had the privilege of interviewing Paula White-Jennings, Creative Director and CEO of The Method Creative Consultant. We'll talk about Paula's journey, from UMASS to the Advertising industry. How she struggled with being a #workaholic early in her career and how she viewed work-life balance. Paula Pivoted in her career and now focuses in the creative and branding space. Paula talks about why she started her business and how she organizes her time between fun, entrepreneurship and work.

The Moonlighters' Club Presents: Paula White-Jennings, Founder of the Method Creative Consultant

We sat down to talk with Rashad to check in on his career journey in SEO and to get an update on his startup, DripFixx. We also talk about recent developments in the tech and coding world. Dripfixx connects sneaker enthusiasts with professional restoration experts to clean, restore, and customize sneakers. We offer a range of services to help keep sneakers looking fresh and unique.

The Moonlighters Club Presents: Rashad Sanders, SEO Expert and the founder of DripFixx

Meet Isha Kamara. Hailing from Maryland, Isha runs a company called Breaking the Ice. Breaking the Ice is a consulting company that helps entrepreneurs unlock opportunities for dynamic growth in their industries and in their communities. In this interview, we talk about Isha's start in entreprenuership, her consulting background and her goal of creating a community for entrepreneurs in the DMV area.

The Moonlighters Club Presents: Isha Kamara of Breaking the Ice

Meet Shepsworth Bentley. Founder of the Bentley Brvnd and Coffee Club Social. Born and raised in Baltimore, Shep is an event curator with a skill for creating memorable experiences. A graduate of Coppin St., Shep hit the music scene then pivoted to event planning. He now owns his own branding company and event series that brings people together for coffee-fueled fun. 

Jon and Leandro of FLKR: Mixing Friendship and Business

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