S3E16 Mastering Hormonal Health_ with guest Valentina Bain
In this insightful episode of "The Health Revolution," we explore the complexities of hormonal health with our expert guest, Valentina Bain. Titled "Mastering Hormonal Health," this episode delves into Valentina’s precision approach to achieving hormonal balance and overall wellness. With over two decades of experience, Valentina has transformed the lives of countless women by helping them balance their hormones, boost their energy, and sharpen their mental clarity. Join us as Valentina shares her proven strategies for reclaiming health and vitality through a comprehensive and personalized approach. Don’t miss this opportunity to master your hormonal health and unlock your full potential for well-being. Social Media and website handles: LinkedIn: / valentinabain Instagram: @valentina.bain www.valentinabain.com Get the Ultimate DNA Blueprint - 500+ Genes Test, Report and Optimization Guide. Use code "thehealthrevolution" for $100 off coupon!
S3E23 How to Discover Your Authenticity_ with guest Darcie Warden
In this transformative episode of "The Health Revolution," we dive deep with life and wellness coach Darcie Warden as she guides us through the powerful journey of discovering our true selves. Titled "How to Discover Your Authenticity," Darcie shares her expertise in navigating life transitions, embracing our purpose, and aligning with our authentic selves. Through her blend of coaching, yoga therapy, and wellness, Darcie helps individuals break free from societal expectations and live with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Tune in for an empowering conversation on how to unlock your true potential and embrace your authentic self.
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S2 E8 - Retrofitting Buildings for a Greener Future: A Conversation with Nicole Whalen of Green C
Nicole Whalen Explains How Green Compass is Tackling Climate Change by Implementing Nature-Based Solutions for Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
http://s4g.biz/29aug24
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Introduction of Green Compass: Nicole Whalen, founder of Green Compass, explains that her company retrofits commercial and multifamily buildings using green infrastructure to combat climate change, employing nature-based solutions like solar systems and EV charging.
Climate Impact of Buildings: Whalen highlights the significant role buildings play in emissions, with over 70% of emissions in Washington D.C. coming from buildings, and emphasizes the need for retrofitting to reduce these emissions.
Stormwater Retention Credits: Green Compass develops projects that utilize stormwater retention credits, a market-driven solution that allows private investment in green infrastructure, benefiting entities like churches and reducing costs while improving environmental outcomes.
Future Expansion: Green Compass, initially focused in D.C., plans to expand across the U.S. as other municipalities adopt similar stormwater management systems, driven by climate change and inadequate existing infrastructure.
Nicole's Superpower: Whalen attributes her success to her scientific mindset, particularly her ability to view the world through ecological relationships, and her passion for using nature to restore the environment, offering an optimistic approach to addressing climate challenges.
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S2 E15 - Empowering People with Disabilities Through Carina's Bakery
How Carina Comer Built a Vegan Bakery That Provides Opportunity for Employees with Disabilities
http://s4g.biz/24sep24
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Carina's Journey: Carina Comer, legally blind due to childhood brain cancer, founded Carina’s Bakery in Beaverton, Oregon, a vegan and gluten-free bakery. Her inspiration stemmed from her family’s entrepreneurial background and her love of baking.
Inclusive Employment: Carina's Bakery primarily hires individuals with disabilities, providing opportunities for people who are often overlooked by traditional employers. Her staff includes people with blindness, autism, and learning disabilities.
Challenges and Adaptation: Running the bakery comes with unique challenges, such as managing a diverse workforce and compensating for her own visual limitations. Despite this, Carina has created a supportive and loyal team, with many employees staying long-term.
Crowdfunding for Growth: Carina has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb Credit to fund the bakery’s growth, focusing on developing training programs and obtaining adaptive equipment.
Personal Growth: Carina shared how the bakery has helped her become a more resilient, confident leader, with a deeper understanding of both disabilities and the challenges businesses face in employing people with disabilities.
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S2 E16 - Tim He’s Secret to Co-Founder Success: Helping Each Other Thrive
In This Episode of Superpowers for Good, Tim He Shares the Key to Building Strong Co-Founder Relationships and Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed
http://s4g.biz/26sep24
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Co-Founder Issues: Tim highlights that about 65% of startups fail due to co-founder conflicts, emphasizing the need for early awareness and proactive relationship management.
The Power of Partnerships: He stresses the importance of having a co-founder, not only for skill-sharing but also for emotional support, which can be key to a startup’s success.
Building Strong Co-Founderships: Tim explains that the secret to a successful co-foundership lies in self-awareness and mutual support, similar to a healthy marriage where both parties work together to help each other succeed.
Practice and Patience: Drawing from his sports background, Tim uses the analogy of mastering a skill, noting that experienced co-founders have honed their partnership over countless hours of hard work, not just luck.
Cherrytree's Resources: Cherrytree, Tim’s platform, provides a range of tools, including a newsletter, coaching, and cohort classes aimed at helping co-founders develop stronger relationships and succeed in business.
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S2 E13 - OVE Touch & Go: A New Way to Pay with Just a Fingerprint
Discover How OVE Touch & Go Is Revolutionizing Payment Systems with Biometric Technology, Allowing Customers to Make Transactions Easily and Securely
http://s4g.biz/17sep24
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Inspiration for Innovation: Caio Buchalla, CEO of OVE Touch & Go, was inspired to create a fingerprint-based payment system after experiencing the inconvenience of being unable to buy coconut water during a run without his phone, wallet, or watch.
Secure and Simple Payments: The technology developed by OVE Touch & Go allows users to link their bank accounts and credit cards to their fingerprints. This simplifies transactions and enhances security, reducing the risks associated with traditional payment methods.
Advanced Fingerprint Technology: To address challenges like dirty or altered fingerprints, the company uses advanced sensors, including capacitive and ultrasonic fingerprint technologies, ensuring reliable identification under various conditions.
User Convenience and Rewards: OVE Touch & Go offers a feature called "OneTouch AI" that intelligently selects the best credit card for each transaction, maximizing rewards for users without requiring them to keep track of complex points programs.
Crowdfunding for Growth: The company is currently raising capital through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine. This provides a democratic way for individuals to support and invest in the company’s vision for a simpler, more secure payment system.
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S2 E14 - From Mortgage Loans to Pet Poop Solutions: Sandy Stinson’s Entrepreneurial Journey
How GoodWag’s President Found Her Niche in the World of Pet Products with a Focus on Addressing a Universal Problem for Dog Owners
http://s4g.biz/19sep24
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Introduction to Sandy Stinson: Sandy Stinson, President of GoodWag, shares her journey as an entrepreneur, highlighting her background as a mortgage loan officer and her natural inclination towards risk-taking.
GoodWag's Product Story: The origin of GoodWag began with the creation of the "poop pail," a solution for dog waste disposal, developed out of personal need. Sandy tested the product's market viability through a crowdfunding campaign in March 2021, raising $500,000 in 30 days.
Challenges in Manufacturing: Sandy discusses her struggles with manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply chain issues and setbacks with manufacturers. Despite delays, she overcame obstacles to successfully bring her product to market.
Sales and Expansion: Since launching the product on their website in late 2022, GoodWag has sold over a million dollars worth of poop pails. The company is currently exploring new products and has launched a regulation crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine to support its growth.
Empathy as a Superpower: Sandy identifies empathy as her superpower, using it to understand and solve customer problems, both in her previous mortgage career and in her current business. She emphasizes the importance of listening to customer feedback to improve products and services
S2 E12 - How a Stray Dog Changed Everything for Jack Jokinen
Jack Jokinen Shares His Heartwarming Story of Rescuing Suzy and the Unexpected Impact It Had on His Family and Beyond
http://s4g.biz/12sep24
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Jack Jokinen shares the heartwarming story of how a stray, malnourished dog, Susie, unexpectedly entered his home and how his family decided to adopt her, inspiring many others to adopt rescue dogs.
After receiving $42,000 in donations for Susie’s medical care, Jack and his family used the excess funds to help support 366 dog adoptions over the span of a leap year.
Jack discusses Susie’s ongoing recovery, her joyful integration into their family, and how her story has touched the lives of many, leading to the publication of his children’s book, A Stray Dog for Christmas.
Jack reflects on empathy as his superpower, explaining how a focus on understanding others has positively influenced both his personal and professional life, particularly in his work as a customer success manager.
Jack encourages empathy in his children by helping them understand the motivations behind others' actions and emphasizes the importance of living by example to inspire kindness and empathy in future generations.
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S2 E10 - Rachel Renee's Mission to Empower Small Businesses with Goat Moves
Founder of Goat Moves, Rachel Renee, Discusses Creating an Accessible E-Commerce Platform for Entrepreneurs
http://s4g.biz/05sep24
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Introduction of Guest and Business: Rachel Renee, CEO of Goat Moves, discusses her company's marketplace platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, allowing them to sell products, services, and digital downloads on one centralized platform.
Business Model and User Experience: Rachel highlights that Goat Moves offers a streamlined experience for both sellers and buyers, eliminating the need to manage multiple platforms. The marketplace is still in beta, with over 900 sellers waitlisted, including estheticians selling products and services.
Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Campaign: Rachel explains Goat Moves' current crowdfunding campaign on NetCapital. She emphasizes her commitment to making wealth accessible to the general public, regardless of their financial standing.
Rachel’s Entrepreneurial Journey: She shares her diverse career background, including government contracting and various other jobs, and how this experience shaped her vision to create a business that benefits and supports small businesses.
Superpower and Personal Growth: Rachel describes her superpower as maintaining inner peace amidst chaos, which fuels her creativity and passion. She encourages others to reconnect with their inner child to rediscover joy and creativity.
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S2 E9 - Revolutionizing Wind Power - How Flower Turbines is Changing the Game
Daniel Farb Explains the Innovative Design and Market Impact of Flower Turbines' Small-Scale Wind Solutions
http://s4g.biz/03sep24
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Guest Introduction: Dr. Daniel Farb, CEO and founder of Flower Turbines, returns to the show after several years to discuss the progress and innovations in small wind turbines designed for urban environments.
Innovation and Progress: Dr. Farb shares how Flower Turbines has evolved from early-stage prototypes to manufacturing and selling turbines. They’ve made significant strides in aerodynamics and electronics, leading to unique products that perform better when placed close together.
Crowdfunding Success: Flower Turbines has completed five successful crowdfunding rounds on StartEngine, raising substantial funds from over 8,000 investors. They are now preparing for their sixth round.
Multidisciplinary Approach: Dr. Farb attributes his success to his ability to combine different fields of knowledge, from science and art to business, which has been crucial in developing innovative products and solutions.
Advice on Becoming Multidisciplinary: Dr. Farb encourages others to explore diverse interests, as these experiences often connect in unexpected ways, enhancing both personal and professional growth.
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S2 E7 - Unveiling the Realities of Debt Investing in Crowdfunding: Insights from KingsCrowd’s Bri
Analyzing the Risk-Return Balance in Debt and Revenue Share Deals Through Data-Driven Insights for Regulated Investment Crowdfunding
http://s4g.biz/27aug24
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Guest Introduction: The episode features Brian Belley, VP of Product at KingsCrowd, discussing his analysis on rates of return on various debt structures and how investors should evaluate compensation for risk.
Key Analysis: Brian explains that many investors misunderstand the risks involved in debt and revenue share deals in small businesses and crowdfunding. He highlights the necessary interest rates or payback multiples needed to compensate for these risks.
Revenue-Based Financing Explained: Brian delves into the mechanics of revenue-based financing, where investor returns are tied to company revenues, offering flexibility for companies with fluctuating earnings.
Failure Rates and Required Returns: Data shows that pre-revenue companies have a higher failure rate (around 5.5%), requiring higher interest rates to compensate investors. As companies grow in revenue, failure rates decrease, and required interest rates also lower.
Market Trends: The transcript discusses how rising federal interest rates have influenced the interest rates offered by crowdfunding platforms, showing a trend of increasing returns to align with market conditions.
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S2 E6 - How Liza Rodewald is Revolutionizing Remote Work for Military Spouses - Instant Teams
In Today’s Episode of Superpowers for Good, I Interview Liza Rodewald, CEO of Instant Teams, on Creating a Solution for Military Spouses in the Workforce
http://s4g.biz/22aug24
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Guest Introduction: Liza Rodewald, founder of Instant Teams, was featured. The company connects military spouses with customer experience jobs, helping them maintain their careers despite frequent relocations due to military life.
Challenges and Achievements: Liza discussed the challenge of raising venture capital as a woman, noting that less than 2% goes to women-led companies. Despite this, she successfully raised funds and grew her company while being a military spouse.
Instant Teams' Mission: Instant Teams is dedicated to building remote customer experience teams for companies, using the skills of military spouses who can work remotely and maintain continuity despite relocations.
Business Model: Instant Teams works with middle-market and enterprise companies like Aflac and Expensify, offering both a marketplace and fully outsourced services. They have grown to over 500 employees and serve 68,000 military spouses.
Superpower and Advice: Liza emphasized her superpower of solving problems by seeing the bigger picture. She advises women entrepreneurs to focus on building relationships, providing transparency to investors, and leveraging networks for long-term success.
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S2 E5 - How Lindsey Williams Is Making Wine More Approachable for Everyone
Urban Wine Co. Uses Innovative Winemaking and Focus on Diversity to Grow Its Presence in the Southeast and Beyond
http://s4g.biz/20aug24
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Introduction to the Guest and Business: Lindsey Williams, founder and CEO of Urban Wine Company, discusses her unique winery concept in the South, where they import grapes and use modern fermentation techniques. Her mission is to diversify the wine world and make it more accessible.
Innovative Wine Production: Urban Wine Company imports grapes from various regions, including California, Oregon, and overseas. They’re working on producing North Carolina-grown wines, with their process taking place locally in the Lake Norman area.
Lindsey’s Background and Transition: Lindsey, a former J.P. Morgan investment banker and lawyer, became passionate about wine during her travels. She studied winemaking and transitioned into the industry, eventually founding Urban Wine Company.
Business Growth and Scaling: The company started small but gained popularity, now partnering with Target for a 44-store deal. They’re raising funds to expand production and distribution.
Entrepreneurship and Problem-Solving: Lindsey shares advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of learning, problem-solving, and adapting, particularly during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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S2 E4 - Investing in Social Entrepreneurs: A Pathway to Impact
Nicole Etchart of NESsT Discusses the Importance of Patience, Risk Tolerance, and Local Commitment in Impact Investing
http://s4g.biz/13aug24
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Introduction of Nicole Etchart: Nicole Etchart is introduced as a leading figure in social entrepreneurship, having invested decades in supporting underserved communities through her organization, NESsT.
About NESsT: NESsT helps social enterprises grow and become self-sustainable, focusing on dignified employment for underserved communities. The organization has invested in around 250 companies, creating over 112,000 jobs and impacting 1.7 million people, primarily in emerging markets.
Investment in Impactful Enterprises: Nicole discusses NESsT's work with companies like Aswabe in the Brazilian Amazon, which produces Brazilian nuts sustainably. NESsT supports these enterprises through capacity building, business services, and providing capital, ensuring they can grow and have a greater impact.
Impact Investing Approach: Nicole emphasizes that NESsT is an impact-first investor, prioritizing social impact over quick financial returns. She highlights the importance of patience, tolerance for risk, and deep understanding of local realities in successful impact investing.
Personal Insights and Resilience: Nicole shares her personal background and attributes her success to resilience, hard work, and the support of mentors. She also discusses the challenges NESsT faced in starting its own impact fund and the importance of perseverance in achieving long-term goals.
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S2 E3 - Africa Eats: Ending Hunger and Poverty in Africa Through Profitable Ventures
How Luni Libes's Innovative Approach is Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Farmers Across Africa
http://s4g.biz/08aug24
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Introduction of Luni Libes and Africa Eats:
Luni Libes is an investor and recurring guest on the show, currently involved in a crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder for Africa Eats, a company he founded to combat hunger and poverty in Africa.
Mission and Approach of Africa Eats:
Africa Eats operates as a for-profit investment company, supporting over 20 companies in Africa's food and agriculture supply chain. By purchasing from small farmers and reducing food loss, they increase farmer incomes and save costs on food imports.
Success and Impact:
Since its inception, Africa Eats has significantly grown its portfolio companies, demonstrating substantial increases in revenue and farmer support. For example, Peniel Meat Processing in Rwanda grew from $30,000 to over a million dollars in revenue, becoming a major chicken processor.
Funding Strategy:
Africa Eats combines traditional funding from accredited investors with crowdfunding campaigns to democratize investment opportunities. The goal is to eventually make Africa Eats a public company, allowing widespread participation in its growth and impact.
Luni Libes’ Superpower and Vision:
Luni's "if only" superpower involves identifying unmet needs and making them a reality. He emphasizes the importance of networking, having built a network of over 21,000 contacts to support his ventures. His next goal is to establish market makers in Africa to enhance liquidity and capital market functionality.
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S2 E2 - Spreading Kindness with A Heart 2 Help: An Interview with Brian Coleman
Learn How a New App Aims to Foster Community and Assist Those in Need
http://s4g.biz/08aug24
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Introduction of Guest: Brian Coleman, founder and CEO of "Heart 2 Help," is introduced. He discusses the purpose and impact of his care-sharing app, which connects people in need with those willing to help, leveraging geolocation technology for real-time assistance.
App Functionality: The "Heart 2 Help" app enables users to request and offer various types of help, from physical assistance like shoveling snow or fixing a flat tire to virtual support such as career advice or emotional support. The app aims to create a community focused on kindness and assistance.
Empathy and Community Building: Brian emphasizes the importance of empathy, kindness, and community support, sharing personal experiences that highlight the need for judgment-free help. The app seeks to change the stigma associated with asking for help, encouraging people to offer and receive assistance without judgment.
Crowdfunding Campaign: The app is currently raising capital on NetCapital to expand its reach and functionality. Brian discusses the fundraising efforts and the goal of aligning with nonprofits to support their causes and needs through the app.
Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to download the "Heart 2 Help" app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, post offers for assistance, and support the fundraising campaign on NetCapital. The app has already gained 5,000 downloads and aims to grow its user base and impact further.
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S2 E1 - Empowering Women Through Ridesharing: Kimberly Evans' Vision for Safety and Community
Just Her Rideshare Prioritizes Women’s Safety, Comfort, and Empowerment in the Ride-sharing Industry
http://s4g.biz/01aug24
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Introduction and Business Overview: Kimberly Evans is the CEO of Just Her Ride Share, a women-centric ride-sharing and community mobility company prioritizing women's safety, comfort, and empowerment. The company aims to create a safe space for women by employing female drivers and serving female passengers.
Business Development and Growth: Just Her Ride Share started during COVID, allowing time for market research and development. The company launched in 2022 with a soft launch and a hard launch in 2023. It has seen significant traction with thousands of sign-ups, high customer retention, and repeatability rates despite minimal marketing expenditure.
Community and Customer Focus: The company emphasizes community and treats both drivers and customers as part of a supportive network. This approach has resulted in customers willing to pay a premium for the service and drivers receiving 75% of every fare, higher than industry standards, fostering loyalty and reducing churn.
Market Potential and Expansion Plans: The ride-sharing industry has significant market potential, especially among women who often avoid ride-sharing at night due to safety concerns. Just Her Ride Share plans to expand beyond Charlotte, North Carolina, into cities like Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C., driven by word-of-mouth demand.
Capital Raising and Future Vision: Kimberly Evans highlights the importance of raising capital to scale the business, improve market visibility, and expand into new cities. The company is using Wefunder for crowdfunding and aims to increase brand awareness and customer acquisition through strategic investments in marketing.
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S2 E34 - Affordable Cancer Detection for All: The Mission of 20/20 GeneSystems
Jonathan Cohen Leads a Groundbreaking Effort to Democratize Life-Saving Cancer Testing and Investment Opportunities Through Innovation and Equity Crowdfunding
http://s4g.biz/28nov24
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Jonathan Cohen’s company offers one of only two multi-cancer early detection tests available today.
20/20 GeneSystems’ OneTest uses protein biomarkers, providing an affordable alternative to DNA-based diagnostics.
The company’s equity crowdfunding campaigns align with its mission of democratizing access to biotech investments.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, 20/20 GeneSystems pivoted quickly to become an early leader in testing.
Jonathan’s innovative approach integrates AI and machine learning, modernizing cancer detection and expanding accessibility.
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S2 E33 - Building Community and Healing in Kansas City - Alexis Penney
Inner Space KC Blends Yoga, Coworking, and Local Engagement to Create a Hub for Growth, Connection, and Change
http://s4g.biz/26nov24
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Inner Space KC combines yoga, movement, and coworking spaces to foster community and connection.
Alexis created a unique work-trade system, offering yoga classes in exchange for services.
Troost Avenue’s history inspires Inner Space KC’s mission to support healing and urban revitalization.
The Honeycomb Credit crowdfunding campaign empowers grassroots investment in Inner Space KC’s growth.
Alexis’s balance of detail and big-picture thinking drives sustainable systems and community impact.
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