A podcast where we unpack the interesting and unorthodox ways people approach their businesses and their lives. “Happily Different” is a way of life where you choose to not take the road most traveled and embrace that decision as an ethos in your life and business. Our goal is to learn from the leaders cultivating the Happily Different lifestyle.
Today, we're excited to share the stirring story of Lin Jiang, the founder and CEO of Yishi Foods. Lin's journey is a unique blend of finance, consulting, and a passion for creating healthy, Asian-inspired food. 🍲
🎙️ Join us in this captivating episode as we talk with Rob Meyers, Chief Commercial Officer of Republic Business Credit. Rob shares his journey of overcoming a massive challenge in his business and how he relied on his close circle of family and partners for support.
Are you looking for your next read? Look no further than Ryan Jaskiewicz's Q1 2023 reading list. In this video, he shares his top picks for the books that made an impact on him this quarter. From the timeless magical realism of 100 Years of Solitude to the practical wisdom of The Daily Stoic, Ryan covers a range of genres and styles that will leave you inspired and entertained.
Uncover the fascinating world of renowned author, Kostya Kennedy, in this exclusive episode of The Happily Different podcast. We delve into Kostya's upbringing, the development of his writing career, and his approach to unearthing the stories that have made his books bestsellers. From his writing process to his personal philosophies, Kostya shares his wisdom and experiences in a candid and engaging conversation that will leave you inspired.
Embark on a no-code app development journey in this enthralling Thursday Thirteen episode! Featuring Jesus Vargas, the founder of LowCode Agency, we delve into practical steps to create your company's first app without any coding.
Today we are joined by Steven Katz, Managing Director, Texas Capital Securities. Steve has a great story of starting as a teenage entrepreneur and growing where he is today as a lender to specialty finance companies. There are some great nuggets in this episode, everything from setting boundaries between work and family, how to guide your business in economic turmoil and much more. Join us for a wide-ranging episode!
Welcome to the first ever Thursday Thirteen, where we tackle one topic in 13 minutes or less. Today's topic? Accepting Change With Grace.
Sales expert, Harris Kenny joins us today to discuss sales in a digital world, where salespeople misread their funnel, why he thinks there are plenty of opportunities in your funnel already and how to maximize them. He also discusses strategies for maximizing LinkedIn, how AI and automation will impact the sales process and much more!
We are so grateful that you all made this podcast a success. We have a lot to come in 2023, including new, short form episodes. We'd also love to hear about any ideas or guests that you think would be great for the pod.
Today, we have an awesome episode with Liam O'Brien, co-founder of Fernway. We cover a wide range of topics from how the founders met to launching a cannabis product in the middle of a pandemic. There is so many great nuggets to glean from this episode, especially if you've ever been curious about starting a business in the cannabis space.
We are joined by David Simnick, Co-Founder & CEO of Impact Driven Brands. We had a fun, wide-ranging conversation with David. We cover everything from his time growing up in Naperville to spending time with Richard Branson in Necker Island.
Today we are joined by Kimberly Moore, founder and president of KDM Engineering. In addition to KDM, she is founder of Calculated Genius, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping underrepresented youth discover engineering.
This was a well rounded conversation with Cassandra Erato, CEO of Spaulding Clinical. Her company does clinical testing at the human phase for various different pharmaceutical companies across the country. They are on the front lines of new drugs being brought to market that will hopefully change peoples lives.
On today's episode, we are joined by Leah Caplanis, founder and CEO of Social Sparkling Wine, a rising star in the adult beverage industry. We had a fascinating discussion about her journey being diagnosed with cancer at 26 years old and the decisions she had to make at such a young age to fight the disease.
The Korean Vegan - Join us as we learn the story of the YouTube and TikTok sensation, Joanne Molinaro, also known as the Korean Vegan. We learn all about her family's crazy stories of how they made their way to America and how that shaped who she is today.
This was a fascinating interview with Eva Sadej, CEO of Flossbar/Medbar. We tackle a number of different topics, from growing up an immigrant, to running, to family and much, much more.
This is the Mentorship Episode. Everyone talks about mentorship being important, but no one talks about the actual actions that lead to a mentor/mentee relationship and what makes one a strong relationship. Join me as I ask all these questions and more from my actual mentor, Cole Harmonson. We talk about life, business, relationships and how growing up in West Texas shaped who is today. Find out what makes a good mentor and good mentee, depending on where you fall on that spectrum.
Jesus Vargas is the CEO of LowCode Agency, which is a lowcode/no-code developer. Jesus has a fascinating story about growing up in a family business, realizing it wasn't his path and striking out on his own. We delve into family dynamics, starting a business in Latin America and much more.
