Action and Ambition

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is David Dorwart, chairman, and CEO of ViaOne. ViaOne brings clients knowledge drawn from over 397 years of combined experience within nearly 50 different industries. They combine prior knowledge with the research of current markets and industry trends and make understanding your business goals a priority. Their goal is to provide services that cater to your specific business needs. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Sami Wunder, a leading international relationship and dating expert specializing in working with ambitious, high-achieving women, helping them attract lasting romantic love. As the CEO of a thriving 7-figure business, Sami serves a highly engaged, global clientele of over 80K followers across 55 countries. Her clients range from Hollywood celebrities to UK TV stars to CEOs, bankers, lawyers, doctors, renowned authors, leading entrepreneurs, etc. She has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Time Magazine, Business Insider, Glamour, Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, New Zealand Breakfast Radio Show, UK Channel 5, Fox News, The Daily Mail, Elite Daily, The Metropolitan, and many others. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Ryan Walicki Founder of Relish. Relish apps strategically extend enterprise applications to maximize investment. It fully understands enterprise software gaps and is obsessed with building a scalable solution to remedy them. The Relish Application Platform is powered by native APIs to simplify the complex and bridge enterprise data systems. He explains how Relish helps enterprises to flourish. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Melanie Kossan, CEO at Stillwater Topicals, Mountain Mama, Stilwater Hemp, and THC Free Tropical. THC Free Topicals is a Montana-based Organic health Company committed to providing the highest quality products with the purest ingredients on the market to anyone who wants to improve their health and quality of life. Stillwater Hemp is a Montana-based Organic health and CBD company committed to providing the highest quality products with the purest CBD on the market to anyone who wants to improve their health and quality of life. They have developed their own recipes using 100% Pure Organic products infused with essential oils that increase the health benefits of using CBD. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Kia jam, Founder of K.Jam Media, an independent film and television production company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Kia has participated in over $2 billion globally in entertainment transactions and has produced/co-produced and financed over 20 motion pictures and television production. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Ricky Ramos, a Managing Partner and Strategy Director at Made in Itaca, an international communication agency in Milan and New York. They are art directors, copywriters, accounts, project managers, strategic planners, brands and digital strategists, graphic designers, social media specialists, and developers ready to help you find the right route to follow for the communication of your brand. He was recognized and awarded by MarCorn, Hermes Creative, Summit Creative, Creativity International Awards, and Marketing 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award by the prestigious Marketing 2.0 Conference for his contributions to the field of marketing and advertising. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Ken Babcock, Co-Founder at Tango. Tango’s free-to-use product is a Chrome Extension that automatically creates written, step-by-step how-to guides in real-time without the need for video recording. Users complete their process in the browser while Tango transcribes actions, URLs, and screenshots. The resulting how-to guide can be easily pasted or exported to commonly used knowledge bases and learning management systems. Today, Ken explains what differentiates Tango from the rest. Tune in to learn more on this!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jack Marshall, Subscriptions and Membership Consultant often helping to develop new subscription products and business strategies, auditing and improving existing products and processes, advising on technology stacks and operational approaches, establishing efficient conversion funnels, and developing effective systems for subscriber growth and retention. He is also the Co-Founder of Toolkits, business information and consulting company providing practical guidance, resources, and insights that drive business outcomes. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Today, we are joined by Bryan Fried, Chairman and CEO of Pangea Global Technologies, a technology solution provider delivering the best of class in technology and hardware. Its mission is to compete in analytics, know customers and build a world-class team. PANGEA Global Technologies is better positioned to serve horticulture, public, private, and government sector industries with all its brands and a fully open architecture Pangea Software platform. Bryan explains how they treat partnerships, communities and one another under the common goal of delivering the best of class in Technology and hardware for all. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Michelle Shemilt, Founder and CEO of Numi, a brand that celebrates what it means to be a woman by producing high-performance undershirts for women. Michelle Shelmit had been working in finance for some time when she realized she never wore her favorite clothing. She started looking for a solution she could wear comfortably and invisibly under her clothes but quickly realized nothing was there. And that’s when she came up with the concept of Numi’s first product. Tune in to learn more on this!

Today's guest is Guillaume Laporte, a co-founder of Mindsay. Based out of France, the team created an enterprise chatbot and voicebot platform. In this episode, he shares his journey with co-founders Pierre Pakey and Ilias Hicham from startup to acquisition by Chinese automation specialist Laiye. Mindsay technology will play a key role in Laiye’s international expansion, becoming its default chatbot technology in all markets outside of China.

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Dr. Mario McCoy, Founder, and CEO of NCMPRBL, a premier modern minimalist company with limited handcrafted runs of advanced quality fashion accessories where simplicity is timeless. Dr. Mario, a lifelong watch collector and minimalist, created NCMPRBL after identifying a critical need to improve the lack of diverse representation in the jewelry/watch sector of the fashion industry. They specialize in designing culture-centered timepieces and accessories to be a feeling and a look for any occasion. Designs are often limited drops, with less than 300 of each timepiece catering to their standard of Exclusivity Is Essential. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Joe Soltis, CEO at ChoiseLocal. ChoiceLocal is a digital marketing agency specializing in franchise systems and residential and commercial cleaning companies, home care agencies, and moving and storage companies. They drive new customers and qualified job applicants to their partners via industry-leading digital marketing, amazing customer service, and technology. ChoceLocal is a purpose-driven business whose mission is: Help Others. Their mission is rooted in faith. 10% of the profits are donated to help kids in need through donations made directly to the Benjamin Isaac Foundation, named after the late unborn son of Joe and Becky Soltis. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Kalina, a classically trained artist. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design in 2003 with a degree in Illustration, Emily entered the gallery world, where she sold and exhibited her signature style of layered, textured, and patterned watercolors. 2009 marked a seismic shift for Emily from traditional media painting to creating artwork for commercial use. She combined her 14 years of experience painting watercolors into best-selling scarves and various products for Nine West Dress, Michael Kors, Barney’s New York, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Elie Tahari, Nordstrom, Target, and TJX. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Mark Schmidt, President and CEO of Cyberlux Corporation. Cyberlux Corporation is a digital technology platform company with four vertical business units targeting global growth markets. The company is organized around Digital Platform Solutions (DPS), Unmanned Aircraft Solutions (UAS), Infrastructure Technology Solutions (ITS), and Advanced Lighting Solutions (ALS). It was founded as an Advanced Lighting company in 2000. Cyberlux Corporation became a supplier to the Department of Defense (DoD) after being asked by the United States Air Force to leverage their unique Cyberlux LED lighting technologies to solve tough problems for elite Special Forces Teams. Tune in to learn more!  

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Brian Pasfield, Chief Technology Officer at Fringe Finance, a platform that seeks to unlock the billions of dollars of dominant capital tied up in cryptocurrencies by offering loans guaranteed by them. The platform aims to accept the broadest range of altcoins as collateral on the market. Brian shares the uniqueness of the platform and the benefits for both the lender and the borrower. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined with Gregory Gopman, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Ankr. Ankr is a Web3 infrastructure that makes participating in, building on and using blockchains and protocols easy and accessible for everyone. Greg is also the Founder of Mewn, a blockchain ecosystem development agency that helps make people care about your token. Don’t miss this!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Whynde Kuehn, Founder, and CEO of S2E Transformation, an established consulting practice accelerating successful business transformations with a focus on Fortune 500 companies. It helps clients bridge the gap between strategy and execution and achieve their greatest visions for business transformation in a practical and business-focused way. Whynde explains that transformation starts with big visions and strategies. The organizations that can execute upon them in a coordinated way, with agility, will win. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Pearl Baker Katz, Founder and CEO of Deerhaven Gardens, a luxury addiction treatment center located in the scenic hills outside of beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, that caters exclusively to women. It offers comprehensive residential treatment programs for alcohol addiction. The women live and heal in a peaceful, client-centered environment in which they are surrounded by nature, and their needs are attended to by supportive, experienced staff members. Before Deerhaven Gardens, Pearl Founded Academic Loan Group, a student loan business based in San Diego, which she later sold to PCG Equity. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Raymond St. Martin, Co-founder, and CEO at Esaiyo, the social identity of objects. The ESAIYO Engine is a proprietary technology developed as an infrastructure and a service solution. The customizable software combines object graphs and blockchain technologies to assist countries, governments, and industries in protecting, connecting, and surfacing context through valuable data and other digital assets. They envision a future where the social identities of objects connect us all and preserve the moments, stories, and objects that define our existence. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Ryan Early, CEO at Blue Green Ventures, a privately owned and operated company based in the United States. It focuses on agronomic and environmental innovations that greatly reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals and costly agricultural practices. Ryan is also the Owner of the Midwest Microbiome Repository, in charge of gathering and testing various breakthrough varietals and other potentially viable agricultural commodity crops. After several testing of specimens, he discovered the secret sesquiterpene complex that will power the future of natural farming called Blue Magic Super Grow. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Daniel Satchkov, the Founder of Bastyon, an innovative social network. Bastyon is also a video-sharing platform that, unlike the traditional and mainstream social medias, guarantees freedom, no censorship, and real privacy protection. It is a distributed, decentralized platform that runs on a blockchain that is always accessible. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Joel Sandoval, CEO of Sandoval Tax CPAs, an English and Spanish-speaking CPA Firm in Bakersfield, California, helping small businesses increase cash flow and save tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. Their ideal clients are small businesses making between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in annual revenue. He was also the Accounting and Finance Manager responsible for preparing and distributing quarterly and annual Investor Reports on a timely basis. Don’t miss a thing. Tune in to learn more!

 In this episode, we are joined by Sameer Qureshi, Co-Owner and Managing Partner at El Grupo SN, a New York-based hospitality company that develops, curates, owns, and operates rooftops, bars, and restaurants. He has over 15 years of experience in the Power & utility sector that includes Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance, P3 Finance, Tax Equity & Tax Exempt Finance. In his current position as Director of Acquisitions & Structuring at Clearway Energy, he is responsible for acting as a liaison between internal teams and the capital markets across project development, M&A & Corporate Finance Initiatives. Sameer shares his story from Bahrain to the Bronx and how he became his own boss. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today are Majd Hailat and Maxim Sindall, the Co-Founders of Altura NFTs. Altura is a company dedicated to developing “Smart NFTs” for in-game items. Currently, in games, items purchased within a game belong to the company of the game, who are free to alter or even delete certain items. With Altura’s development of Smart NFTs technology, game developers and gamers alike will be able to make, mint, and exchange their own in-game items on Altura’s marketplace. Its technology also allows users to alter the properties of their in-game items given any condition. Tune in to learn more on this!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Gven Sariol, CEO of ARCrypto Educational. ARCrypto Educational provides education and mentorship in Cryptocurrency. Their journey with cryptocurrency began back in 2017, when technology was not on our side. At that point, all they could do was purchase cryptocurrency and speculate on what might happen. Over the last four years, a lot has changed. Today they have developed and implemented an educational platform to bring our knowledge and guidance to you. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Nicole Phillip, Owner and CEO of Ministry Event Marketing, which helps leaders create luxury brands that inspire. She has helped dozens of individuals define their brands and scale to the next level. She leveraged her experience and expertise to solve complex issues related to getting the business started while helping entrepreneurs hit the ground running. Nicole brings to the table result-driven solutions to branding and strategy-specific problems. Tune in to learn more on this!

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition podcast! Joining us today is Zarah, primarily known as an American television personality, writer, and producer. She is also a trained actress and an accomplished recording artist who performed with rock bands like Goo Goo Dolls. Her flair for edutainment utilizing music inspired teens through her various media platforms of educational excellence programs, namely her nationally syndicated television show "B InTune TV." She is the Co-Founder of B InTuneCARES—a global media initiative for youth that focuses on edutainment to help advance music and arts education in conjunction with the United Nations and its humanitarian efforts. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Burstein, CEO, and Co-Founder of Neura Health, a virtual neurology clinic. Neura’s mission is to improve the access and quality of neurological care: increase convenience, better outcomes, and lower costs. The platform connects patients to neurologists, with in-built neurology-specific symptom monitoring and condition-specific diagnostic tests. These include cognitive exams, psychomotor tests, and standard assessments. The platform also has HIPAA-compliant text messaging and video visits, with a care concierge service to help patients with their various needs. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Kelly Carter, a Toronto-based Nutritionist and Founder and Architect of the Food Freedom lifestyle program. The Food Freedom Program is a comprehensive, custom food plan, tailored to each client's individual needs, goals, and unique circumstances. Kelly explains the individualized meal plans that help promote healthy living. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Nick Warrender, Founder, and CEO of Lifted Made, the premier national producer of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. At 32 years old, Nick Warrender has had nine lives. His harrowing journey marked the beginning of years spent in and out of hospitals as 21st-century doctors struggled to identify treatments for diseases they had never seen before. Nick launched the business in 2014 to help bring premium, accessibly priced, hemp-based plant medicine to people in need like himself. He started with just $900, zero employees, and an office in his parent’s garage. Today, Lifted Made is a multi-million dollar public company that averages $1M monthly sales growth. Tune in to learn more on this!