Veteran business consultant Jennifer Kok started her first business two days before giving birth to her second child, turned it around in the middle of a recession, and then sold the company for a profit after growing it to a national brand.  She makes her experience an asset for owners looking for the next wave in their business journey.  

She is the founder of Next Wave Business Coaching where she helps existing businesses uncover hidden opportunities for revenue and profits by developing a business strategy for them to gain focus, clarity, and a roadmap to get results to build a sustainable business.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How a corporate career inspired Jennifer Kok to become an entrepreneur and how she balanced work and family life during her transition.
2. How Jennifer Kok launched her own business and the lessons her children learned from watching her work.
3. How Jennifer Kok pivoted her business during the 2008-2009 recession and the unexpected success that followed.

You can find Jennifer on LinkedIn and check out her Website.

Remarkable Quote:

“Let's just support women wherever they are, whether they choose to work full time, choose to stay home full time, or something in between. Let's just support people's choices."

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Listen to a new episode of Your Next Stop Live recorded live on Fireside, featuring guest Dr. Victor Manzo. Dr. Vic is a Success Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, 3x Author, Podcaster and Speaker. He has written 3 books, which his latest one is called, “Decoding the Matrix,” which came out in Spring 2022. His other two books are Rediscover Your Greatness (2018) and a Walk in the Dark (2019). He has a podcast called, “The Mindful Experiment,” which is ranked in the top 1% podcasts globally. Dr. Vic has helped 100s of business owners, chiropractors and coaches create success effortlessly through understanding the Ultimate Success Formula. Outside of his professional life, he loves doing all things relating to health, spending time with his family, his dog Hank and enjoying this beautiful planet (nature). 

Check out Dr. Vic’s book on Amazon, download his free eBook on Mindset and visit his Website.

Remarkable Quotes

“I realized that even though I was very well known in the chiropractic business, the impact and influence I had for the world was very small. I felt like I was destined for something more. So I started talking to my wife and said 'I think I want to start a podcast. I want to get into the mind and spirituality'.”

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Stephen Key is the world’s leading expert on how to license a product idea and a 2018-2019 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. As an independent inventor, he achieved repeat success commercializing products ranging from simple novelty gifts to complex packaging innovations. He is currently the patent strategist for Fishbone Packaging, the environmentally-friendly solution for single-use plastic rings. 

In 1999, he cofounded inventRight, the coaching program that has taught inventors from more than 65 countries how to harness the power of open innovation and the licensing business model to bring their ideas to market. 

He is the author of One Simple Idea, Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent, Become a Professional Inventor, and Licensing Ideas using LinkedIn. 

To help creative people become profitable inventors, he has written more than 1,000 articles for Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines and published over 900 videos on his popular YouTube channel inventRightTV.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Stephen Key overcame his learning disability to become a successful product developer and licenser.
2. How Stephen Key successfully jumped into different industries applying the same principles of curiosity, persistence and relationships.
3. How an accidental product idea changed Stephen Key's life and led to success in the packaging industry.

You can find Steve on LinkedIn, Twitter, Amazon Bookstore and check out his business Website.

Remarkable Quote:

“If you can find something you truly love, you're going to be very lucky, and you're probably going to be successful at that."

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Today’s episode is sponsored by:

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Listen to a new episode of Your Next Stop Live recorded live on Fireside, featuring guest Vinnie Potestivo. Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make impact.

Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide.

As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms.

Especially podcasts!

You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin and Ananda Lewis (to name a few on the award-winning "I Have A Podcast" audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts.

You can also find Vinnie on Instagram, LinkedIn and find his podcast Instagram as well.

Remarkable Quotes

“In about a month I had 700 submissions. I felt tremendous responsibility, because these were real people that I could suddenly relate to. I was looking at similar shows on their resumes and seeing colleges that I’d been looking at myself.”

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Jeff Dwoskin is an Internet marketing pioneer. In 1995 he founded an online marketing venture that rapidly established its dominance. Under Jeff’s skillful leadership, the venture blossomed into a highly successful, multi-million dollar enterprise. USWeb — at the time the world’s largest web development firm — acquired Jeff’s interest in 1997. Jeff is also an award-winning stand up comedian. Jeff is an avid tweeter and his tweets have been featured on Laughs TV, CNN.com, People.com, and numerous other media outlets. Jeff was listed as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs to follow on twitter. Jeff’s current venture is Stampede Social. Jeff created Stampede Social based on the belief that fan engagement should be easy and measurable for brands, agencies and creators.  Stampede Social improves the fan experience and gives brands and creators the tools, and data they need to increase their marketing ROI, raise sponsorship value, accurately attribute and create more meaningful engagement on Instagram.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Jeff Dwoskin used his creative skills to make a statement at his college, leading to the start of his marketing career.
2. Jeff Dwoskin's comedic journey, from taking a comedy class to achieving success as a comedian.
3. Jeff Dwoskin's inspiration for creating his podcast and the challenges he faced in getting it off the ground.

You can find Jeff on Instagram, Twitter and check out his business, Stampede Social, on Instagram, LinkedIn and on their Website.

Remarkable Quote:

“You have to do what you love. You ever stand somewhere where you have to jump into water from like 10ft? You know how hard it is to mentally send your body over the edge. But when you do it once, you're like 'let's do it again!'"

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Listen to a new episode of PIVOT, a show brought to you by YNS Live with NFL Thread recorded live on Fireside with hosts Juliet Hahn and Cynthia Zordich featuring special guests Adreanne Harris-McMillan and Mark McMillian.

Adreanne Harris-McMillian was raised in the Bahamas working through school scuba diving with a dolphin sanctuary then graduated and came back to the US in 1996 where she met Mark in Arizona. They have been together since and have a son, Isaiah 23 and a daughter, Jasmine 28. They are also overjoyed as a grandma and grandpa of 2 girls - ages 1 and 2.  Adreanne is a real estate sales agent in Las Vegas and Arizona, with a background in Finance and Mortgage Banking. She is passionate about helping others, especially NFL families, through the purchase and sale of real estate.

Mark McMillian is a former 8-year NFL Cornerback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington and the San Francisco 49ers. He is an Emmy Award winner and currently the Raiders Game-Day Analyst on 8 News NOW, the CBS affiliate for Las Vegas. Mark also started his new line of seasonings and olive oils.

Download the Fireside App today and follow YNS Live with NFL Thread and PIVOT. We dive deep into NFL stories and reveal the good people inside the game.

You can find Adreanne and Mark on Instagram and check out Mark’s Business as well.

Remarkable Quotes

“It’s consistently being transparent, “Who can I help today?” It’s so sacrificing, but it's so rewarding. I couldn't imagine doing anything else.”

“You know, as a player, you just can't go out there and be fifty percent. And be effective. You gotta go! And you gotta be willing to fail. I didn’t win every game in my career. Failing is part of the process. You regroup, you adjust and with that comes success.”

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Maria Casabianca has spent her entire career in the fashion industry. After graduating from F.I.T in New York City, Maria worked for a business owned licensing company that allowed her the opportunity to expand her skills in different roles. From customer service to public relations to product development, Maria has learned all aspects for the manufacturing business. In her many roles, Maria has worked with some of the best shoe designers in the world from Yves Saint Laurent, Manolo Blahnik, Brian Atwood and most recently Rene Caovilla to name a few.

Maria launched her stylist business, Styled By Maria to continue her passion in the fashion business and to ultimately do what she loves, help women find their personal style. Maria writes a weekly blog that can be accessed through her website for tips and finds in fashion and beyond.

Here's what I cover with Maria Casabianca in this episode:

1. How Maria Casabianca, a Greek immigrant, was able to pursue her fashion dreams despite her parents' expectations and limited resources.
2. The influence of Greek culture on Maria's fashion sense and her appreciation for fine fabrics, proper clothing, and well-dressed people.
3. Maria's journey from receptionist at a luxury showroom to product development and traveling to Italy, and how a small family business allowed her to learn and be seen.

You can find Maria on Instagram and TikTok.

Remarkable Quote:

“I barreled through and I just knew that's what I wanted. And there were a few times when I thought, I can't keep doing this, I'm tired. I don't want to go to school on a Saturday, I don't want to go to school after. But I barreled through and I really just wanted to finish and get my degree."

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Today’s episode is sponsored by:

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Listen to a new episode of Your Next Stop Live recorded live on Fireside, featuring guests David Richman & Erin Hiley. An entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and inspire others. As a former sedentary, overweight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. With his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack, David discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. Now, David shares the interconnected stories of others overcoming obstacles - specifically cancer - in his second book Cycle of Lives. Joined by his wife, Erin Hiley, they discuss their struggles and challenges as a couple and family.

Visit David’s Website to learn more about his story and mission and you can follow Erin on her LinkedIn.

Remarkable Quotes

“Sometimes you don't have to understand. You just have to be there.”

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Alyson Griffin has over 25 years of experience leading Marketing and Global Brand & Thought leadership teams for top technology brands, HP and Intel. During her tenure she was credited for curating “first-of- their-kind” immersive experiences that traversed technology with art, influencers, gaming, and music. For example, Cannes Lions winner, Intel’s Drone Light Show at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics.

Griffin’s wide-breadth of experience also includes overseeing billions of dollars’ worth of sports, entertainment, social influencer and talent media campaigns.

She has designed and executed high-impact, ROI-positive marketing campaigns across six continents, garnering over 1 trillion+ impressions. Now, as the Head of Marketing at State Farm, Griffin has been entrusted with the critical charter of revolutionizing the 100 year old brand through the lens of future-forward marketing initiatives, such as designing the brand’s inaugural metaverse footprint.

Griffin’s expertise includes designing and spearheading innovative activations that leverage the

intersections between content, creators, entertainment and sports to introduce brands to new and diverse audiences. Her unique perspective challenges the status quo across industries and transcends traditional marketing tactics, resulting in quantifiable growth.

Griffin has overseen both billion-dollar marketing budgets and mentored bootstrapping start-ups, consistently leading teams into battle. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, keeping a pulse of new and emerging technologies is in her blood.

Along with being a natural storyteller, Griffin is a seasoned executive and keynote speaker. Her

accolades include 20+ reputable industry awards and recognitions, such as Adweek’s Top 50 Marketers, Ex Awards, Reggies Awards, ANA Awards, to name a few. She has been featured in top publications such as Adweek, Fast Company, Ad Age, Event Marketer, Brand Innovators and many more. Across her career, the brands and campaigns she’s been directly associated with have been the recipient of numerous Cannes Lions recognitions.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. Alyson Griffin's journey from pharmacist and corporate background to becoming the head of marketing for State Farm.
2. Alyson's advice to try different things and gain life experiences to find out what one does not want to do in order to determine what one does want to do.
3. How important Jake from State Farm is to the brand.

You can find Alyson on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Remarkable Quote:

“I didn't realize until looking back on it, how much those two things, technology and entrepreneurship, really kind of were baked into who I have become."

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Today’s episode is sponsored by:

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Listen to a new episode of Your Next Stop Live recorded live on Fireside. Juliet Hahn is a storytelling consultant, podcast host, keynote speaker and content creator.  Her mission in life is to give Women and Men a stage to share their stories.  She believes deeply that everyone has a story and we all can learn from each other.  We just need to listen. Juliet helps her clients be able to articulate their stories. She helps connect the dots so they can share and connect with more people. #storiesconnectus

Your Next Stop Podcast and YNS Live highlights people who have followed a purpose/passion and made it into a career. These shows are inspiring and will get you thinking! YNS live with NFL Thread a series within YNS Live dives deep to understand who NFL women are and what motivates them. YNS Live chips away at the perception of NFL women and showcases their talents, initiatives and missions. PIVOT dives into the players & spouses as they share transition out of the league. Through these conversations, Juliet guides people to explore their past in order to connect the dots to their own story. Everyone has a story and it is through sharing, active listening (and sometimes laughing) that people connect and learn from one another.

You can find Juliet on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Remarkable Quotes

“I know that when I'm doing something that's a little maybe out of my comfort zone, l'm probably going to fail, but l'm also probably going to learn something really amazing.”

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