Action and Ambition

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Marlon Braumann, Founder of AMES Foundation, a community of makers, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and CEOs united by one goal, to stop the extinction of Africa's wildlife. Initially a small circle of Africa enthusiasts, AMES now unites like-minded people from all over the world. They use entrepreneurial approaches to implement targeted projects on the ground. Marlon is also The Managing Partner of Elevat3 Capital, a venture capital arm of serial entrepreneur and investor Christian Angermayer and his family office, Apeiron Investment Group. 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 Ricki Manahan, a real estate agent at the Lake Tahoe California & Nevada luxury market. She has streamlined the process of buying or selling a home to make it easier for you! She has also built a team of industry experts to make sure you have access to local home inspectors, contractors, interior designers, service providers, property managers, lending professionals, title and escrow companies, painters, gardeners, plumbers, electricians home warranty companies and more to provide you with the best service possible. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jeremy Hoffmann, Founder, and CEO of Oasis Adaptogens, a Canadian adaptogen, and superfood supplement company dedicated to helping people find their balance, increase energy, and adapt more effectively to everyday stresses. Oasis believes in a global community where people can access products, education, and resources that inspire a holistic and innovative approach to wellness. They assist individuals by bringing their physical, energetic, mental, and emotional bodies back into connection with one another. Jeremy is also a leading authority on facilitating personal transformation through breathwork, meditation, and conscious practices. 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 Colin Darretta is the CEO and co-founder of Innovation Department, a venture studio that has been building consumer and software brands for much of the last decade. Several of their businesses have gone on to raise outside venture funding and they had their first exit last year. Alongside their owned brands they’ve invested in over fifty businesses including the likes of Lyft, Databricks, Classpass, Daily Harvest, Digital Ocean and many others.Tune in to learn more! 

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Niloufar Banisaied, the co-Founder of the new Alpha Gay Dating and Chat, the safest and largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people that does not sell your data and is used globally. Its mission is to create a digital home where the LGBTQ+ community feels they belong and are supported and where they can find love. They strive to ensure that Alpha is a safe space where people can be sexually and emotionally open about their wants and needs. 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 Angelina Lawton, Founder, and CEO of Sportsdigita, a technology organization that specializes in helping organizations transform their sales into an immersive, media-rich, interactive conversation with its cloud-based presentation platform, Digideck. Sportsdigita has worked with over 400+ of the biggest brands in sports and enterprise worldwide. Lawton has been recognized for her leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, receiving many awards and accolades since founding the company. Lawton’s most prestigious recognition came when she was named to the Forbes List of the Most Powerful Women in U.S. Sports, among the likes of Serena Williams, Billie Jean King, and other icons. 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 Harold Clarke, the Founder, and CEO of Harold X Clarke Advisors, a global sales and marketing firm that works closely with the world’s top .001% of affluent homebuyers and developers in the ultra-luxury real estate market. Before founding Harold X Clarke Advisors in 2018, Harold served as the founder and CEO of Luxury Big Island by Harold Clarke and Elysian Key, two private real estate consulting entities that managed portfolios and facilitated acquisitions for the world’s top .001% of high-net-worth individuals. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jake Sellers, who went from having three life sentences to rescuing women and children from sex trafficking in other countries. His journey started after he was miraculously released from prison. Jake got a calling to rescue children from sex trafficking and uses his companies, 5Star Movers and Arise Homes, to raise funds for the mission. 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 Jack Vale, an American YouTuber. He has been viewed more than 10 billion times online for his prank videos and has 5 million loyal followers between YouTube and Facebook. Many of his pranks are completed in Huntington Beach, California, Vegas, and near his home in Nashville, Tennessee. Vale has performed pranks on various celebrities at the 53rd Grammy Awards and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox and Friends, CNBC, The Doctors, and several other TV shows. Tune in to learn the tips for growing your channel online!

In this episode, we are joined by Shaji UI Mulk, Founder and Chairman of Mulk Holdings, a multinational conglomerate with diversified business interests spanning primarily four sectors – Construction, Renewable Energy, Plastics, and Health Care; and a net worth of Two Billion AED. Mulk Holdings owns and manages a group of 18 companies under the leadership of Chairman Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk for more than two decades. The company follows a philosophy of strategic partners and has successfully entered into Joint Ventures with powerful partners around the Globe. His newest endeavor, which just broke ground, is the $500 million Zim Cyber City, which has been dubbed "Bringing Dubai to Zim," will be a state-of-the-art mixed-use hi-tech park on the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s capital city Harare. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Net Kohen, Co-Founder and CEO of LinkMe, a Miami-based social networking platform that simplifies connecting with people and sharing information. . LinkMe bridges the gap between all your profiles. It keeps all your info and accounts in the same place so you can share all of your profiles instantly with the click of a button. 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 Krishna C. Mukherjee, a Senior Executive and a renowned industry leader who has bridged business and technology globally with strategy and implementation while working for Microsoft and leading multinational companies. Through his vision and innovations, he has created the very foundation of modern technology. 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 Jeremy Leung, Co-Founder, and CEO of Ascend Ecom, a logistics company, wholesale distributor, and e-commerce automation agency built into one powerful organization. Its mission is to increase access to the 4.8 trillion dollar Ecom market for investors looking to diversify their passive income investment portfolio. Each client relationship is driven by quality, performance, and transparency, all while building additional wealth and expanding appreciating digital assets. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Brendon Bartholomew, President of Vector Solutions, an Aerospace & Defense company specializing in high technology integration and robust mission support. Vector is a trusted international provider of dynamic solutions to global defense, security, and intelligence customers. The Vector advantage leverages Agile and Responsive solutions with emerging technology to meet complex organizational needs. 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 Boris Epshteyn, a political strategist, investment banker, and attorney. He is also the Co-Founder of the Freedom, Jobs, Business Organization which recently launched a crypto wallet and easy-to-use app as part of a new financial system designed for conservatives along with its own token. He was also a Strategic Advisor for Trump 2020, a Member of the Trump 2020 Advisory Board, and Chief Political Commentator for Sinclair Broadcast Group. 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 Kyle Mealy, Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Rocket Clicks, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and PPC advertising. It is a progressive, ROI-focused digital advertising firm that prides itself on transparency, personalized communications, and a steadfast passion for success. Kyle is passionate about taking the growth of people and businesses to the next level. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Natalie Demary, Founder of CryptoFemme DAO. Its mission is to create a decentralized, cooperative movement of women in crypto. CryptoFemme DAO offers members access to education that caters to women of all experience levels in crypto. By leveraging this access to mentorship and support, Natalie’s goal is to personally empower one million women to become the next generation of movers and shakers in the blockchain space. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Joyce Durst, Co-Founder, and CEO of Growth Acceleration Partners, a strategic technology solutions partner providing an exceptional experience in digital transformation and delivery of software and data solutions. Joyce refused to accept that girls don’t do math and kids from her hometown don’t pursue college degrees, so she set out to alter that mindset. This determination became a driving force and her chief motivation for starting Growth Acceleration Partners. 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 Byron Slosar, Founder and CEO of HIVE Diversity, a career development and recruiting platform that connects employers with entry-level talent that represents every type of diversity, with the goal of creating a more diverse entry-level workforce that will eventually grow into senior roles. HIVE focuses on placing candidates in the finance and tech industries and just launched a finance curriculum to expose all candidates to careers that exist within those industries, with educational sessions being led by 27 wealth and asset management firms, including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jason Averbook, Founder and CEO of Leapgen, a digital transformation company shaping the NOW of Work. They are a highly respected and visionary partner to organizations looking to design and deliver a digital workforce experience that will produce valued outcomes for the business. They do this by helping solution providers rethink how to design better and deliver workforce services and architect HR technology solutions that meet the expectations of workers and the needs of the business. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Stephanie Tran, Founder, and CEO of Tutor Route, which mentors educators to become successful entrepreneurs by creating, launching, and growing their tutoring businesses. Tutor Route is a team of certified teachers, counselors, consultants, and masterclass instructors serving students, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Its mission is to cultivate life-long learners' academic, career, and entrepreneurial skillsets through innovative instruction, data-driven methods, and mentorship masterclasses. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jackie Toledo, an engineer, a serial entrepreneur, and a public official with decades of experience bridging the gap between innovation, disruptive technology, and public policy. She is the founder and Managing Director of the Florida Consulting Company, an engineering firm focused on transportation infrastructure and technology. Jackie was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 for Florida’s 60th district. She has worked with Governor Desantis to ban sanctuary cities and critical race theory, eliminated mask and vaccine mandates, backed the blue, supported the second amendment; and protected life, all while balancing our budget. Now, she is running for congress to fix the real issues affecting D.C. Tune in to learn more!  

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Krissy Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of usastrong.io and Strong Blockchain, an umbrella brand and technology platform designed to support grassroots state, eCommerce marketplaces, selling a wide range of USA-made products. You will feel better buying one of the products on the site, knowing its origin is verified, and then meeting the creators behind each store. By creating an ecosystem of local Ambassadors supported by our verification, Strong Blockchain, along with Live Streaming on StrongTV, fosters trust and sustainability at the local level. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Chaitanya Patel, an Information Security professional who is getting ready to launch a streetwear this summer to help introverts like himself build confidence. He plans to mix streetwear culture with the introvert community in order to assist them in enhancing their Style and Confidence. 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 Jesse Anglen, Co-Founder, and CEO of Rapid Innovation, a blockchain app development company focused on helping entrepreneurs and startups build great products that decentralize the internet. They are a global team of 125+ with headquarters in the U.S. and India. It is on a mission to speed up the adoption of blockchain technology because we believe in its power to bring greater economic freedom to people around the world. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Nicholas Roberds, Founder of levelupwithnick.com, which helps roofing contractors and small business owners take their companies to the next level. The team’s understanding of sales, marketing, systems, and processes, leveraging technology, and leadership will help accelerate you and your company toward your goals. Nick is also the Territory Sales Representative of Atlas Roofing Corporation, where he helps contractors and building material distributors leverage Atlas Roofing products to grow their businesses. 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 JeVon McCormick, President, and CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. They surround you with a professional publishing team to help you position, write, edit, design, publish, and market your book, getting it out of your head and into the world. JeVon’s life didn’t begin as a success story. He was born the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life. Tune in to learn more about his success story!

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Schwartz, a Shoe Designer and Artist who began his design career in the early 1980s in his early twenties with a 7-year-long run with a shoe design master - Roger Vivier. Vivier also introduced him to Andy Warhol. Warhol mentored Schwartz for about four years before his death and taught Schwartz to make actual paintings of his shoe designs. Schwartz has designed shoes for the likes of Oprah, Madonna, Katie Couric, Angelica Huston, Sharon Stone, Wendy Williams, Lady Gaga, Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, Gucci, Jean Claude Jitrois, Calvin Klein, Richard Tyler, Mark Eisen, Balenciaga, Gucci, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Chanel, Hermes as well as being a ghost designer for more than several of the most famous footwear designers in our time. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Brenda Pak, Founder, and CEO of BackPac, a platform that helps people and DEI leaders improve inclusion and belongingness in the workplace. It is on a mission to build inclusive and purposeful cultures. Brenda explains that building a solid and inclusive culture will be essential as companies grow and compete for top talent. Those focusing on DEIB are 6X more frequently listed as a great place to work. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jesse Young, Founder of Truvalyou, a platform designed to help inform consumers about the good and bad companies based on their values and beliefs. With Truvalyou, you can buy from those companies that truly value you. His background is in global IoT fleet management, which is relied upon by supply chain, public and pupil transportation, stolen vehicle recovery, and more. He has helped build teams and technology that deliver. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Join us today is Sierra Kaslow, a recruiting specialist and advisor specializing in creating high-performing teams and thriving work cultures. She is also the Chief People Officer of Miro, an online visual collaboration platform designed to unlock creativity and accelerate innovation among teams of all kinds. The platform’s infinite canvas enables teams to lead engaging workshops and meetings, design products, brainstorm ideas, and more. Tune in to learn more about creating high performing teams!