Keita is the founder and chief strategist of Success Bully, an elite accountability practice for women with a champion’s mindset who need strategic support to create momentum in their personal and professional lives. In this episode we dive deeper into the inspiration behind Success Bully and Keita’s fascination by human behavior that got her to wear she is today. Keita discusses how she wants people to know that you can transform who you are, and you can transform your life, by just that daily commitment to the goal. You can build that confidence, and get out of your own way and into action, to live the life you deserve, the life you've always wanted!

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David Wasielewski is the Managing Partner at one of Seattle’s favorite restaurants, Din Tai Fung. In this episode David discusses how he became the first non-family member to operate a franchise by the company. Over the last 10 years David went on to open four Washington locations, one Oregon location, as well as become a proud partner of the Seahawks and Mariners and open units in the stadiums. We learn about the relationships that fuel him such as his family, and his journey from moving to the US at 12, changing industries, and the steps along the way that got him to where he is today.

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Lee LeFever is the co-founder of Common Craft with his wife, Sachi. They are known for being pioneers of the "explainer video"  movement, starting in 2007. Since then, they’ve built Common Craft into a scalable business without employees, earned over 50 million online views, and worked with many of the world's most respected brands. In this episode, Lee discusses growing up in an entrepreneurial family and how seeing an unmet need in the online community space led to his success. He digs into the key takeaways from his book, The Art of Explanation, and shares details on his new book, Big Enough, which comes out September 15th. Lee’s outlook on the different ways to think about success and how “it doesn’t always have to be about the bottom line” is refreshing and one you’ll want to hear!

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HeadLight CEO and Co-founder, George White, joins us to discuss how their technology provides a visual source of truth about infrastructure projects and how the business has evolved since 2005. After recently closing a $25 million funding round, George has some valuable insight on fundraising and choosing the right partners. He also dives into HeadLight's process of defining their operating principles, the liability aspect of the business, and the importance of being a vulnerable leader.

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In 2015, Dan Price, the CEO of Gravity Payments, announced that he would take over a $1 million pay cut and raise the minimum wage for everyone at his company to $70,000. Now five years later, he joins us to discuss cutting his salary again, this time to $0, to keep his company and employees afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. He shares details from their brainstorming session during this difficult time, and the way the Gravity Payments team has come together will truly wow you. Dan also reflects on the publicity he received after his big announcement, the lawsuit that followed, writing his book “Worth It,” growing up in a religious household, and much more.

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Jay Deutsch, the CEO of BDA, Inc, co-founded the merchandising agency for iconic brands with his best friend by striking a deal with the NFL when he was just 16 years old. BDA now employs over 750 employees and has 34 offices around the globe. On this episode, you'll hear why they’re always challenging the status quo and how he’s been leading with transparency during the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll also find out more about his involvement in Seattle’s new NHL team and what philanthropic causes are near and dear to his heart. Jay's obvious passion for this business 36 years later will leave you feeling inspired and wanting to learn more.

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Nutpods Founder and CEO and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Madeline Haydon, shares her story from humble beginnings and lessons she learned from her refugee parents immigrating to the US. On this episode, you’ll learn how her Kickstarter campaign provided the assurance that she had a good idea, how the odds were stacked against her when it came to fundraising and what the moment was when she felt like she made it. In five short years, Nutpods has grown to the #3 brand in the plant-based creamer category, the #1 selling brand on Amazon, Amazon 2019 Small Business of the Year and the fastest growing brand of refrigerated plant-based creamers in national retailers – no small feat. In addition to hearing her business advice, Madeline also shares some important guidance on taking care of yourself and teaching kids to find their motivation from within.

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Nikesh (Niki) Parekh, CEO and Co-founder of Suplari, has built a career growing private and public technology companies in Seattle. On the What Fuels You podcast, Niki discusses what it took behind the scenes to execute seven acquisitions worth $430 million and six financings worth $150 million, the types of people he’s drawn to when building a winning team, and how recruiting and hiring have been for Suplari during COVID-19. You’ll also hear him look back fondly on his life-changing time in India doing social service and takeaway some lessons from his “happiness journey” over the last several years.

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Laura Malcolm and her husband James founded Give InKind after experiencing the unexpected stillbirth of their first child and seeing how much work was created for their friends and families who wanted to be supportive from around the country. Give InKind changes the way people give, receive and coordinate support through major life events, with a mission that everyone feels supported, whenever and wherever they need it. On this podcast, Laura talks about the emotional events that influenced the shifts throughout her career and the details of what it took to get Give InKind off the ground - including moving her whole family to Thailand! She shares her love for Female Founders Alliance, what raising two rounds in the last six months was like, and how they started growing 40 percent weekly when the COVID-19 crisis began!

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After immigrating from India and building an impressive resume, Reetu Gupta founded Cirkled in in 2015. The award-winning, 21st century recruitment platform matches high school students with the best fit colleges and universities, improving outcomes for both sides. On this episode, Reetu discusses the slow evolution of this space and how their platform is doing some much-needed disrupting to the ten billion dollar industry. She also shares some interesting findings on how COVID-19 is going to impact students' higher education plans from a survey they conducted. Hear what Cirkled in is doing to virtually help students make informed decisions about their futures and level the playing field in college admissions. 

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