In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Vanessa Dean, ADHD Money Coach and Certified Financial Counseling Specialist, sheds light on the unique financial challenges women with ADHD face—and how to overcome them with clarity and compassion. Drawing from her own lived experience, Vanessa shares how mindset, habits, and brain-friendly systems can transform chaos into confidence.

Vanessa explains why traditional budgeting often fails women with ADHD and how personalized, judgment-free approaches create sustainable success. The conversation explores impulse spending, debt, emotional money patterns, and building budgets that actually work with—not against—the ADHD brain. She also discusses empowering young professionals and upcoming retirees to take control of their financial future without shame or overwhelm.

As a speaker and advocate, Vanessa highlights the importance of safe spaces, hands-on support, and reframing money beliefs to restore freedom and peace of mind. This episode is a powerful resource for entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders navigating ADHD and finances. Tune in to learn how awareness, mindset shifts, and practical tools can help you move from financial chaos to lasting control.

Linkedin    : linkedin.com/in/vanessa-dean-adhd-money-coach

Website     : www.vanessamdean.com

Gmail         : [email protected]

Facebook  : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068231148573

Instagram  :  https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_dean_adhd_money_coach/

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Thomas Kolditz shares hard-earned lessons from a lifetime of leading in crisis and “in extremis” environments.

A retired U.S. Army general officer and globally recognized strategic leader, Thomas is a highly selective professional leadership coach certified by the International Coaching Federation, where he has been ranked among the top coaches worldwide. Known for his powerful presence and depth of experience, he is also a sought-after public speaker and global expert on leading through high-stakes, life-and-death circumstances.

Thomas is the founder of five successful leader development start-ups, including the West Point Leadership Center, the Leader Development Program at the Yale School of Management, and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University—institutions dedicated to shaping principled, resilient leaders across sectors.

Linkedin   : linkedin.com/in/tom-kolditz-7116a3

Website   : tomkolditz.com 

Email       : [email protected]

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Mike Shoemake shares insights from over two decades in software development and leadership—building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams in fast-moving tech environments.

With director-level experience leading teams ranging from 10 to 100 members, Mike brings deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, including six years working with Kubernetes and AWS. He has successfully managed remote and distributed teams for more than 12 years across four different companies, navigating the complexities of scale, collaboration, and performance in digital-first environments.

As both a hands-on developer and a strategic leader, Mike believes in casting a clear vision—prioritizing efficiency, teamwork, and continuous technical growth. His leadership style centers on mentorship, alignment, and creating cultures where engineers thrive and deliver quality software at scale.

Linkedin  : linkedin.com/in/mike-shoemake-csm-14904963

Website   : https://medium.com/@atlantatechie

Email      : [email protected]

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Kennon Bauman reveals how leaders can map their “Leadership DNA” in just 90 minutes using science-backed psychological insight.

As a certified practitioner of Hogan Assessments, Kennon helps leaders uncover how they lead at their best, how they derail under stress, and what truly drives their decision-making. Unlike vague or overly political feedback, Hogan’s research-based assessments provide clear, actionable data grounded in decades of psychological science.

With over 20 years of experience leading elite cyber and intelligence teams, Kennon brings real-world leadership depth to his coaching practice. Today, he works with high-performing leaders to translate self-awareness into strategic action and measurable impact.

Linkedin     : linkedin.com/in/kennon-bauman-b5b9b428b

Website      : questcoach.me

Email          :  [email protected]

Instagram  : https://www.instagram.com/kennonc.bauman

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Jaime Konzelman shares her mission to unlock human potential by liberating the human spirit.

Jaime believes that every individual is capable of greatness beyond their wildest dreams—but that true transformation begins within. Through a powerful coaching and mentoring approach, she helps individuals, teams, and organizations cultivate awareness, ignite bold action, and lead from authenticity. For Jaime, business transformation requires personal evolution—and leaders have a responsibility to create environments where people can truly grow.

With over 20 years of commercial experience across hospitality, casino gaming, and IT services, Jaime has worked alongside global industry leaders including Atos, Rackspace, Acxiom, MGM Resorts International, and The Walt Disney Company. These experiences shaped her understanding of leadership, culture, and performance at scale.

A Harvard-trained leadership facilitator and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Jaime is also a Master Energy Leadership Practitioner (ELI-MP) who designs proprietary sales and leadership development programs that blend strategy with human-centered growth.

Beyond the boardroom, Jaime is an adventurer at heart—passionate about camping, kayaking, triathlons, and spending time with her foster dog Max and her four Labradors.

She is also the author of Dealmaker - Finding Myself Behind the Closed Doors of America’s Greatest Strip Clubs, a memoir that explores identity, growth, and personal reinvention.

Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/jkonzelman

Website  : JaimeKonzelman.com 

Email      :  [email protected]

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In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Erica Coffey shares her passion for cultivating belonging and helping people become who they truly want to be.

A self-described forever-learner and champion of belonging, Erica brings years of experience as a former educator and school administrator, working with individuals from ages 4 to 80+. Through those experiences, she developed a deep commitment to active listening—ensuring people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Erica leads with curiosity, asking thoughtful questions that uncover root challenges rather than surface symptoms. Her approach centers on meeting people exactly where they are, then walking alongside them as they grow into their next level of leadership and impact.

Linkedin   : linkedin.com/in/erica-coffey-ba862917

Website   : beneath-the-surface.net 

Email       : [email protected]

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Eleni Soler explores what it means to lead from deep presence and inner clarity.

Eleni works with individuals who think differently—leaders, visionaries, and innovators seeking not just direction, but transformation. Her coaching is grounded in expansive listening and intentional mirroring, creating a powerful partnership that supports internal evolution while elevating external influence.

For Eleni, growth is not about following someone else’s blueprint. It’s about discovering and creating a map that reflects your unique vision, values, and voice. As her clients refine their path—or forge entirely new trails—they transform how they show up in their work and life. And the ripple effect of that growth extends far beyond their immediate circle.

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Dr. Anthony Simmons shares powerful insights on leading diverse, complex organizations across dynamic global landscapes.

An agile and mission-driven executive, Dr. Simmons has overseen high-tech systems and multi-million-dollar national assets while guiding more than 1,200 personnel through volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) conditions. His leadership philosophy centers on executing through people—creating coaching-driven environments where individuals and teams can realize their highest potential.

With a sharp focus on process improvement and organizational transformation, Dr. Simmons brings a proven track record of optimizing performance, strengthening culture, and building formidable teams capable of thriving under pressure.

Linkedin   : linkedin.com/in/anthony-simmons

Website    : sixthgearconsulting.com/

Email        : [email protected]

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Bradley McDevitt explores what it truly means to lead from the inside out. With a mission to help people reclaim the inner capacities that modern life dulls—presence, attention, imagination, and agency—Bradley believes that stronger inner lives create stronger leaders, healthier teams, and more resilient communities.

Blending somatics, psychology, and performance, Bradley teaches leaders how to inhabit themselves fully, communicate with clarity, and remain grounded in complexity. He serves on the leadership coaching team at the Center for Creative Leadership, one of the world’s most respected executive development institutions.

As founder of Carolina Commons, Bradley designs innovative leadership and team-building programs grounded in evidence-based assessments and experiential learning. Drawing on over two decades in professional theater, he integrates presence, group dynamics, and emotional intelligence as practical leadership tools.

Bradley also teaches as adjunct faculty at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where he leads graduate programs integrating depth psychology with applied leadership practice. With an MA in Depth Psychology & Creativity, advanced Jungian-based organizational development training, and certifications in personality assessments and institutional EDI design, he creates psychologically safe, data-rich, and developmentally powerful environments.

Linkedin  : linkedin.com/in/bradleymcdevitt

Website   : carolinacommons.org 

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/carolinacommons/

Facebook  : https://www.facebook.com/BradleyDenisMcdevitt/

Email        :  [email protected]

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Shari Chernack shares how aligning people, strategy, and culture drives breakthrough performance. As Chief People Officer at Isaacson, Miller, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams, Shari brings deep experience from Fortune 100, private equity–backed, and venture-backed environments.

Shari dives into organizational transformation across M&A, restructures, and digital change, explaining how strategy-aligned operating models and thoughtful org design unlock execution. She explores elevating leadership effectiveness, engaging talent, and building cultures that scale—especially in moments of complexity and rapid growth. The conversation also highlights her hands-on, player-coach approach to fixing what’s broken and building what’s needed to move organizations forward.

Beyond the boardroom, Shari reflects on purpose-driven leadership, drawing from her work as a venture mentor and former suicide crisis counselor. This episode offers practical insights for founders, executives, and HR leaders navigating change, performance, and people strategy. Tune in to learn how intentional design, aligned leadership, and empowered talent create organizations that thrive. 

Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/sharichernack 

Gmail      :  [email protected]