Shelley has spent over 30 years leading the growth and development of entertainment and technology businesses including at the Walt Disney Company, where she started the interactive game business and managed the worldwide Recorded Music and Music Publishing businesses. She is currently Executive Director of the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship whose programs include Million Stories Media, Venture Valley Game, CEO Prize for Business Excellence and the EntrepreneurShop. Shelley was one of the founders of the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House, and has served on the boards of nonprofits including the Global Game Jam, National Children’s Chorus and the Ronald McDonald House Southern California. Shelley is a USC alumna and California CPA.The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

inda Grizely—Motivational Speaker, Financial Educator, and Realist with a Heart.Linda helps women who feel behind—financially or emotionally—reconnect with their self-worth and start making money decisions that actually reflect who they are and what they want.After years working as a financial planner, Linda noticed something no spreadsheet could fix: her clients weren’t just struggling with numbers—they were stuck in shame, self-doubt, and outdated beliefs about what was “responsible.” And she understood it firsthand. Raised with a scarcity mindset, a single mom at 16, and later rebuilding her life post-divorce, Linda lived the pressure of trying to “catch up” while constantly putting herself last.That lived experience, combined with a no-fluff approach to growth, became the foundation of her signature framework—a mindset-first approach that helps women trade guilt for clarity, self-neglect for self-trust, and hustle for alignment.The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

Faith Clarke is an organizational culture and teamwork specialist dedicated to helping business leaders create values-driven, inclusive environments where people belong and can deliver on business and social impact goals. As a Caribbean immigrant and mother of neurodistinct children, she's passionate about inclusion for BIPOC and neurodistinct individuals.With a background in computer engineering and doctoral research in teamwork, Faith uses a systematic, high-touch approach to build strong teams, improve operations, maximize productivity, and increase revenue. She's a published researcher, Amazon bestselling author of ""Parenting like a Ninja,"" and former host of the Peak Performing Team podcast, contributing to publications and delivering workshops across academic and professional settings in the US and UK.The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

What’s real—and what’s hype—in the age of AI? Parik Makwana, transformation strategist and innovation leader with a decade of experience across Europe’s most complex tech programs, joins Yollab Central to break down the opportunities, challenges, and practical realities of artificial intelligence in business and daily life. From his early days flipping consoles and building YouTube communities to driving large-scale digital change at IBM, PwC, and high-growth AI startups, Parik combines enterprise expertise with a grounded, human-first perspective.

In this episode, Parik explains why 85–90% of AI implementations fail to deliver value, how to avoid tech buzzword traps, and what makes prompt engineering truly work. Discover where most companies go wrong, the difference between real business problems and shiny object syndrome, and how Parik blends psychology, strategy, and authenticity to thrive in the AI era. Plus: how to use AI for learning, productivity, content creation, health, finance—and how to stand out amidst the flood of generic, AI-generated online noise.

Guest: Parik Makwana

Connect: X/Threads: @parikmakwana | Platform: aura.io | LinkedIn: Parik Makwana

Lessons from 10+ years leading AI and digital transformation

How to craft powerful AI prompts (and when to keep things simple)

Why “start with the business problem,” not the buzzword

Building genuine, human-centered content in an AI-dominated feed

The real-world difference between AI and blockchain/crypto hype

The psychology of founder storytelling and using AI for authentic growth

What’s coming next: market resets, iPhone moments, and AI’s big leap

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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ParikMakwana #Innovation #TechForGood #PromptEngineering #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #YollabCentral #AITrends #auraioThe views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

Recovering Perfectionist and Serial Accomplisher helping professionals design their best life and have the courage to live it. Attorney, author, podcaster, speaker, success architect, NLP Master Coach, NLP Certified Trainer. Author of the book "Break Your Bullsh*t Box" where she discusses the excuses we have relied on to justify holding ourselves back and how to break the bullshit box those excuses live in.The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

Alan Lazaros leads a global team of 18 individuals as the Founder and CEO of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Podcast focused on helping others reach their own unique potential in Health, Wealth, and Love.

With well over 2,100 episodes and more than one million listens in 180+ countries, he's been doing this deeply meaningful work for more than a decade, and after accumulating more than 10,000 hours of Coaching, Training, and Podcasting with all walks of life, he believes in a heart-driven but no BS approach to achieving both external success AND internal fulfillment.

The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

JW Radford was 12 years into his Air Force career when everything collapsed: his arm went numb, his face followed, and a doctor in Germany told him he had multiple sclerosis, would likely end up in a wheelchair, and was no longer fit for service. Sent back to the U.S., exiting a bad relationship, raising four kids alone, and so broke he couldn’t pull $20 from the ATM to buy them Chipotle, he hit a moment of brutal clarity: “This is not how my story ends.” That moment became the spark that turned a broke, depressed single dad into a self-made multimillionaire government contractor.​In this episode, JW shares exactly how he did it, using the one skill the military gave him (contracting), flipping sides of the table, and building Trust Consulting Services into a fast-growing federal contracting firm in IT, AI, cyber security, infrastructure, and physical security. He breaks down how he went from his first accidental contract (with no idea how to fulfill it or where to find $500K of security equipment) to hundreds of employees, eight- and nine-figure revenue, and new initiatives like a DoD-focused cyber school in Michigan.​You’ll also hear the uncomfortable stuff most “success stories” skip: staying stuck with unqualified friends too long and hitting a growth plateau, realizing he needed real infrastructure and experts, using networking as his unfair advantage, and how B2B has shifted so hard that CFOs and agencies won’t even take a meeting without a credible online footprint. JW explains why he finally embraced LinkedIn and social media, how thought leadership now directly affects big-ticket deals, and why your long-term team’s personal goals must align with your company’s or everything quietly breaks.​Key topics in this episode:- Getting diagnosed with MS, forced out of the Air Force, and broke with four kids- The “Chipotle moment” that flipped a switch and restarted his life- Going from government contracting officer to seven-, eight-, and nine-figure gov contractor- Hiring friends vs hiring experts, and how that nearly froze his growth- Breaking out of the revenue plateau by fixing infrastructure and entering new markets- Why today’s B2B buyers won’t trust you without a strong online presence- Building a capture team, using AI and market research to “skate where the puck is going”- Aligning employee dreams with company vision so they stay, grow, and leadGuest:JW Radford – Self-made millionaire, military veteran, CEO of Trust Consulting Services, and founder of the Courage to Climb Foundation.​Connect with JW:Gov contracting & IT/cyber/AI services: trustconsultingservices.comSpeaking, story, and new book: jwradford.com​If you’ve ever looked at your bank balance, your health, or your circumstances and thought “Is this it?”, this episode will hit hard, and show you how to turn that moment into your turning point.The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances

The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

Alexander Blinov is a strategic and visionary Product Management Executive with demonstrated success initiating and expanding global presence with successful product launches for multiple large-scale organizations. He has been recognized for leveraging a proactive approach towards elevating a company’s new and existing products across established and untapped markets. He is well-known for developing a collaborative environment amongst stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth and achieve cost-savings.

The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.

Khudania Ajay is the Founder & Host of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, ranked among the top 1.5% of global podcasts, and The Author’s Voice with KAJ. With over 2000 episodes and two decades of media experience, he has led thought-provoking conversations with global leaders in business, finance, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation.A seasoned media entrepreneur and senior journalist, Ajay has worked with top organizations including CNBC (India), Reuters, and PTI. Today, he empowers growth-seekers, experts, and institutions through live dialogues that inform, inspire, and drive action. His unique blend of journalistic insight, strategic thinking, and spiritual grounding—rooted in the Bhagavad Gita—makes him a powerful voice in modern thought leadership.Ajay is an ideal guest for shows exploring leadership, storytelling, personal branding, consulting, entrepreneurship, and mindful success. If your audience values depth, clarity, and actionable inspiration, he brings exactly that—on air and beyond.

The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.