For Tony Mansolillo, food and friends have always been his passions. What started as sharing meals with friends has turned into cooking & delivering hundreds of meals daily to those in need. Tony is the Founder & President of Feed Thy Neighbor, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Hear how to turn your passions into a nonprofit organization, heartwarming stories from Tony's work, how to help more people, how to become a connector, and the importance of training more line cooks & kitchen staff. Connect with Tony at FeedThyNeighbor.US

Jamie Winterstern set out to tell the stories of the seashell-obsessed community on Sanibel Island. Six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian changed everything. Jamie is the Writer & Director of Sanibel and the Co-Founder & CEO of SwipeMarket. Sanibel won the Best Florida Film Award at the 2024 Naples International Film Festival. Hear how to start a career in film, why editors make the best directors, how to tell your own story, the behind-the-scenes of the Sanibel documentary, and how to handle grief. Watch Sanibel at the Naples Paragon Theaters from January 10-16, 2025 and connect with Jamie at SwipeMarket.com, on Instagram @HJWFilms, and on LinkedIn

Lena Palmier always strives to connect people and empower women, and is passionate about extraordinary charity events and giving back to the community. She's Mrs. USA Globe 2024 and Director of ONE Foundation. Hear how the different countries she's lived in have shaped her life, how we can do more together, how to balance global & local charity work, the behind-the-scenes from the Mrs. USA Globe competition, and why you should always dream big. Connect with Lena at TheONEFoundation.com and on Instagram @Lena.Palmier

Gaylene Salomons knows how to tell a good story. She's the Senior Editor of Naples Illustrated and Editor of Naples Charity Register. Hear how to follow what you love, the power of print magazines & compelling visuals, her writing process & editing process, how to get better as a writer & editor, and the perks of being a logophile (lover of words). Connect with Gaylene at NaplesIllustrated.com and on LinkedIn

Colonel Jim Bloom knows a thing or two about protecting each other and investing in our youth. He's worked for the Collier County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years and currently serves as the Undersheriff. Hear what he learned growing up in a military family & on his grandparents' dairy farm, how he got his start in corrections, how to manage a big team, how to give back to the kids in your community, and his best advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs & leaders. Connect with Jim at CollierSherriff.org and on LinkedIn

Jonathan Sigg is the epitome of perseverance & innovation. He & his wife April opened The Laser Lounge Spa during the Great Recession, using smart money moves and calculated risks to get their business off the ground. Hear how to identify a niche that will always have demand, The Home Depot credit card story, how to expand your business to multiple locations, how to focus on quality of service, and Jonathan's advice for starting your own business. Connect with Jonathan at TheLaserLoungeSpa.com and on Instagram @JonTheInjector & @TheLaserLoungeSpa

Todd Clevenger took his 1st mission trip to Ecuador in 2001. It made him realize he should focus on helping others for the rest of his life. Todd is the Founder & Executive Director of Barnabas Charities, and Founder of Kids Against Hunger - Florida. Hear his most memorable mission trips, how to surprise & delight your team, his personal journey with Diabetes, how business and charity work complement each other, and the magic of meal packing. Connect with Todd at BarnabasCharities.org, KAHFlorida.org, and on LinkedIn

Dani Taverna developed her passion for art and fashion while studying in Florence, Italy, and her talent for makeup artistry followed. She's the Founder and Owner of DMA Cosmetics and Duality Artistry, staying on the cutting edge of makeup and fashion. Hear what she learned in Florence, how she fell in love with makeup, how she's won jobs like New York Fashion Week (NYFW) while being based in Florida, her creative process, and how to always put your best foot forward. Connect with Dani at DMACosmetics.com, DualityArtistry.com, and on Instagram @DMALips and @DualityArtistry

Paul Lodato was the youngest General Manager in the history of the CTN family of TV stations (Christian Television Network). It taught him to be a servant leader and value your team. Today, he practices those same skills as the Executive Director of CTN Studios. Hear how he transitioned from singing to TV, whether college is worth it, passion vs. purpose, how to lead by example, and how to successfully work with your spouse. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn

Mark Russell grew up in many places around the world, as his father was in the Air Force. It gave Mark the confidence to continue traveling the world - and the confidence to make decisions, no matter what. Today, he's the Chief Executive Officer of LINSTOL, providing the travel industry with innovative, sustainable, and stylish product solutions. Hear how to be self-reliant, why he decided not to go to college, how to invest in your people, what you can learn from failure, and why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for help. Connect with Mark on LinkedIn and at LINSTOL.com