The Trending Today Podcast

In this episode of Trending Today, we sit down with Nick from Samsung to unpack what it truly means to be Samsung Ready.

From the powerful three Ps—preparedness, people, and parts—to the unseen ecosystem that supports every technician visit, Nick reveals how Samsung is transforming the customer experience through empathy, innovation, and seamless service.

We explore how SmartThings is becoming the “brain” of the modern home, why soft-skills training matters as much as technical expertise, and how Samsung is building loyalty by making service effortless for every customer—no matter where they live.

Nick also opens up about the future of the industry, the workforce shortage, and Samsung’s mission to inspire the next generation of technicians through new technology, education partnerships, and community-driven programs.

If you’re interested in tech, smart homes, customer experience, or the future of trades—this episode is your inside look at Samsung’s culture, commitment, and vision.

In this episode of Trending Today, host Lauren Michaels sits down with Nick, a passionate leader from Samsung, to uncover what it truly means to be Samsung Ready. From the power of empathy and innovation to the logistics that keep customer care seamless, Nick breaks down Samsung’s “Three Ps” — Preparedness, People, and Parts — and how they come together to create effortless, human-centered service.

Discover how Samsung is redefining customer experience through smart technology, AI-driven logistics, and soft-skill training that empowers technicians to not only fix problems but build lasting relationships. Nick also shares Samsung’s inspiring initiative to bring trades education back to schools — inspiring the next generation of tech-savvy problem solvers.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, business leader, or simply someone who values exceptional service, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Samsung’s ecosystem is connecting homes, communities, and hearts — one SmartThing at a time.

Meet Jennifer Lockwood, a powerhouse entrepreneur leading the charge for fair access in healthcare. Through her company, Ravin Consultants, she’s helping hospitals and clinics recover millions in missed revenue while fighting back against Big Pharma’s control.

On this episode, Jennifer shares how passion, purpose, and persistence built Raven into a national force for good — and why the 340B program is one of healthcare’s most important (and misunderstood) tools for change.

On this episode of the Trending Today Podcast, host Bob Karskaden sits down with Ronicca Whaley, the powerhouse behind Tampa Bay’s beloved Japanese fusion brand Shiso Crispy.

What started as a single food truck has exploded into multiple locations, with national franchising on the horizon. Ronicca shares her wild journey—from building a 250-truck food empire in Malaysia, to surviving COVID by creating community food truck parks, to now leading one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in Florida.

We cover it all:
🍜 How Shiso Crispy went from cold rice and trial-and-error to cult-favorite dumplings and Bang Bang Chicken
🌎 The global experiences that shaped Ronicca’s vision for food and business
🤝 Her commitment to giving back, including hurricane relief and local outreach
🤖 The futuristic kitchen tech (yes, a robot fryer named Daddy) that’s redefining the restaurant experience
📺 Her TV journey from Food Network wins to filming her own pilot cooking show

If you love food, entrepreneurship, and stories of grit and innovation, this episode is for you.

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When we think about workplace wellness, most of us picture fitness programs, mental health support, or financial coaching. But what about legal benefits?

In this episode of the Trending Today Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Bob Heston, CEO of LegalEase, to explore how legal benefits can reduce stress, improve employee health, and even boost workplace productivity. From the hidden costs of legal crises to the role of empathy in law, Bob shares why legal support should be considered a vital pillar of wellness programs.

🔹 The connection between legal issues, stress, and employee health
🔹 Why employers should add legal plans to their benefits package
🔹 How LegalEase is helping employees navigate unexpected legal challenges
🔹 The surprising ROI for businesses that prioritize legal benefits

If you’re an HR leader, employer, or anyone curious about the future of employee wellness, this conversation will change the way you think about workplace support.

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On this episode of Trending Today, we sit down with Harrison Stevens, Vice President of Marketing at TurboTenant, to explore how the platform is transforming the rental experience for independent landlords.

From filling vacancies and screening tenants to creating digital leases and streamlining rent collection, TurboTenant makes property management easier, smarter, and more accessible—whether you own one property or ten.

Harrison shares insights on:
✅ The challenges landlords face before TurboTenant
✅ How AI and automation simplify tenant management
✅ Why education and community are key for landlord success
✅ The future of property management technology

TurboTenant isn’t just software—it’s a support system built to help landlords and tenants succeed together.

On this episode of the Trending Today podcast, host Lauren Hubbard sits down with Amanda Boyson, co-founder of SYNT Travel and SYNT Private — boutique travel advising brands redefining what it means to explore the world.

From adventurous treks up Mount Kilimanjaro to luxury last-minute escapes, Amanda shares how she and her co-founder Lauren transform travel stress into curated, worry-free experiences. Hear stories of helicopter rescues in Sicily, snowstorms in Iceland, and the behind-the-scenes pivots that keep clients’ adventures seamless.

Whether you’re dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon or spontaneous jet-setting, this conversation uncovers why having a trusted travel advisor changes everything.

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On this episode of The Trending Today Podcast, Scott Allen Curley—CEO of Finish Line Tax Solutions, bestselling author, and host of The Scott Allen Curley Show—shares his remarkable journey from incarceration and addiction to building a $50M enterprise. With raw honesty, Scott reveals how a single mindset shift transformed his life, proving it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

In this episode, we sit down with Bree Gionta, founder of YNG Med Spa, and Amy Cunningham, co-founder of the Forever Young podcast, to explore how they’re transforming the beauty industry into a movement rooted in confidence, connection, and care. From personal skin journeys to building a platform that empowers women, this conversation dives into the deeper meaning of beauty—inside and out.

Money isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s power, freedom, and a tool for systemic change.

Tori Dunlap, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Her First 100K, joins Liz Plummer to explain why financial independence is not just personal but political. She shares how her journey from a corporate job to financial educator revealed the systemic barriers that keep women from building wealth. Personal finance is less about skipping lattes and more about confronting policies, wage gaps, and financial abuse that limit opportunities for marginalized groups.

Tori makes the case for policy changes like paid family leave and a higher minimum wage while offering practical steps for financial stability. She lays out the essentials of building an emergency fund, automating savings, and setting clear, mission-driven financial goals. Through personal stories and real success cases, she shows how financial literacy is not just about security. It is a form of protest.

This episode is a call to action for women to take control of their money, expand their choices, and create lasting change for themselves and the world around them.

Quotes

• “I think it’s really important that we acknowledge that we need policy change, we need legislation that supports us, and that most of personal finance actually has nothing to do with your own personal choices.” (04:13 | Tori Dunlap)
• “You control what you can control. So you do learn everything you can about money. And then you use money as a tool to build the life that you love. Because when you’re rested, when you’re stable, when you’re healthy, that is a radical act of protest in a society and a system that wants to keep you disenfranchised, tired, sick, poor, broke, etc.” (04:36 | Tori Dunlap)
• “99% of women in abusive relationships have some sort of financial abuse. So what that tells me is that this is something that they want to escape, but can’t because they don’t have the money, or because their partner is controlling their money, or tanking their credit score, or barring them access to the funds that they have.” (07:47 | Tori Dunlap)
• “A goal without a plan is just a wish. And I think a lot of people, when they’re trying to get better with money, they do the, ‘Okay, my goal this year is to get better with money.’ That is not a goal, because it’s not trackable. You can’t tell by the end of the year if you got better with money or not.” (22:31 | Tori Dunlap)
• “For me, having a financial education is your best form of protest. And in a society, in a system that constantly disenfranchises you, you learning more about money, learning more about how you can control the things you can control. And again, not ignoring your money because it’s scary, but rather controlling your money, learning how to use it in a way that makes your life better is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal to create a life and a society that you enjoy.” (25:24 | Tori Dunlap)

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