Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts

What does it take to turn a niche skill into a thriving local business? In this episode I sit down with Timothy Abadilla, founder of Masterpiece Chess Academy in Los Angeles, to talk about how he went from Uber driver and preschool assistant to running one of the most active chess programs in Southern California. And s

When Jessie Gabriel told me that less than 2% of venture capital funding goes to businesses founded by women, my jaw literally dropped. And that’s just the beginning of the equity gap we unpack in this episode. Jessie—founder of the law firm All Places—is on a mission to change that. She works with founders and fund ma

What does it take to go from making lattes to managing a thriving multi-location coffee brand? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Smith, founder and owner of Armistice Coffee in Seattle, to talk about her inspiring journey from barista to business owner—and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, trust, and g

What do you get when you blend a successful corporate career, motherhood, and a deep desire to create something meaningful? You get Motette—a modern children's clothing brand that’s elevated, intentional, and built with purpose. In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Gold, the founder of Motette, to talk about how s

In today's crowded online space, your story is your most powerful marketing tool. But how do you craft a brand video that emotionally connects with your audience and helps you stand out? In this episodeI sit down with Mariana Henninger, founder of Brandmagnetic, to explore the power of emotional marketing and storytell

In the hustle of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to let your health, mindset, and personal growth fall by the wayside. But what if prioritizing those things was actually the key to building a more successful business? In this episode of Employee to Boss, I sit down with Dev Connell, founder of Apex, a transformative commun