Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Nick He, founder of GPS Renting, to talk about choosing authenticity over expectation, building a life rooted in courage, and the leadership lessons that come from saying yes to your truth and no to what the world wants for you.

About Nick He:

Born and raised in China, Nick immigrated to the U.S. seeking freedom, belonging, and the space to finally be himself. A former Microsoft strategist who turned down an offer from McKinsey to follow his own path, Nick is now the co-founder of GPS Renting, a mission-driven property management company in King and Snohomish County. Alongside his husband Brian, he has built a values-first business with a powerful purpose: sponsoring 100 orphanages around the world. A four-year EO member known for his vulnerability, intentional leadership, and commitment to self-development, Nick continues to inspire through his story of identity, courage, family, and impact.

About EO Seattle:

Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a global community of 20,000+ entrepreneurs across 220 chapters in 61 countries. EO helps business owners connect, learn, and grow through shared experiences that support their business, family, community, and personal journeys.

This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions.

No pitches, no sales—just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.

Leadership isn’t defined by where you start—it’s built through action, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward.

From serving as a U.S. Army officer in Iraq and Afghanistan to building multiple F45 Training studios across the Seattle area, John Bankson turned discipline into drive and risk into opportunity. His story is one of grit, reinvention, and learning to lead by example—whether in the military, in business, or in life.

In Episode 7 of Moments That Matter, host Aaron Burnett sits down with John Bankson, EO Seattle member and owner of F45 Training franchises, to explore how his leadership evolved from self-reliance to self-awareness—balancing growth, team building, and authenticity along the way.

Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Dr. Lina Kim, founder and CEO of Floss Boss Mobile Dentistry, to talk about transforming dental care through accessibility, innovation, and compassion. From building two thriving dental practices to launching Washington’s first for-profit mobile dental clinic, Lina shares how she turned crisis into opportunity—redefining what it means to serve her community while balancing motherhood, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

About Dr. Lina Kim: A University of Washington alum and longtime public-health advocate, Dr. Kim has spent over two decades bridging the gap between private and community dentistry. Her mobile dental model, Floss Boss, partners with corporations and nonprofits to bring preventive care directly to patients—combining convenience, compassion, and community in every visit. A mentor to more than 70 students and an active EO Seattle member since 2018, Lina continues to champion innovation, inclusion, and resilience in both her practice and her life.

About EO Seattle: Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a global community of 20,000+ entrepreneurs in 220 chapters across 61 countries. EO helps business owners connect, learn, and grow through shared experiences that support their business, family, community, and personal journeys.

This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions. No pitches, no sales—just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.

Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Edan Shahar, serial founder and CEO of Wild Zebra, to talk about lifelong learning, building a one-to-one AI tutor at scale, designing for mastery (not memorization), empowering teachers—not replacing them—and how EO’s experience-share model sharpened his leadership through big life shifts and company pivots.

About Edan Shahar: Serial entrepreneur and education technologist. Former founder/CEO of a successful college-prep company; now leading Wild Zebra, a personalized AI learning platform currently being piloted by more than 6,000 students. Lifelong learner (graduated UW with 249 credits, two majors, three minors), known for Socratic debates, data-driven product building, and protecting student privacy while boosting engagement and outcomes.

About EO Seattle: Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global community of more than 20,000 entrepreneurs in 220 chapters and 61 countries. EO helps entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow by supporting their business, family, community & personal growth experiences.

This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions. No pitches, no sales - just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.

Connect with Edan Shahar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edan-shahar-273127a/

Learn more about Wild Zebra: https://www.wildzebra.com/

Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Carmine White, CEO of Adrian’s Housekeeping, to talk about bouncing back from bankruptcy, scaling from $50,000 to $5M in revenue, and why learning to let go was the key to building a thriving, people-first business.

About Carmine White: Co-founder of Adrian’s Housekeeping, now one of the Eastside’s most trusted residential cleaning companies, serving nearly 900 recurring customers with a team of 65. With a focus on systems, culture, and client retention, Carmine has built a company defined by quality and loyalty. An EO member for 8 years, he credits the organization with transforming not just his business, but his leadership and personal growth.

About EO Seattle: Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global community of more than 20,000 entrepreneurs in 220 chapters and 61 countries. EO helps entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow by supporting their business, family, community & personal growth experiences.

This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions. No pitches, no sales - just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.

Connect with Carmine White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmine-white/

Learn more about Adrianne's Housekeeping, Inc.: https://www.adrianneshousekeeping.com/

Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Lisbet Halvorsen, founder of Ravishing Radish Catering Company, to talk about learning to lead, the courage to face personal challenges, and how joining a community of entrepreneurs didn't just change her business—it saved it.

About Lisbet Halvorsen: Founded Ravishing Radish Catering Company 33 years ago, growing it from a one-person operation to a team of 75 employees serving clients from Hillary Clinton to Amazon executives. Known for restaurant-quality food and distinctive style, the company has become Seattle's premier wedding caterer while expanding into corporate events. 8-year EO member who credits the organization with transforming both her leadership and personal life.

About EO Seattle: Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global community of more than 20,000 entrepreneurs in 220 chapters and 61 countries. EO helps entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow by supporting their business, family, community & personal growth experiences.

This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions. No pitches, no sales - just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.

Connect with Lisbet Halvorsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisbet-halvorsen-2542297/ 

Learn more about Ravishing Radish Catering: https://ravishingradish.com/

Join host Aaron Burnett as he sits down with Shahar Plinner, founder of Formations, to talk about the rush of following your instincts, the loneliness he once experienced as an entrepreneur, and the courageous decisions that unlocked his success.

About Shahar Plinner: Israeli-born entrepreneur who immigrated to Seattle in 2005. Built and sold GPL Tax & Accounting (2009-2022) before founding Formations, a FinTech SaaS company serving 1,200+ self-employed professionals. 12-year EO member passionate about democratizing financial services for solo entrepreneurs.

About EO Seattle: Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global community of more than 20,000 entrepreneurs in 220 chapters and 61 countries. EO helps entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow by supporting their business, family, community & personal growth experiences.This podcast features real entrepreneurs sharing real challenges and solutions. No pitches, no sales - just honest conversations about the moments that shape successful businesses.

Connect with Shahar Plinner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharplinner/

Learn more about Formations: https://formationscorp.com/about