From There to Here

Updated: 11 Jun 2025 • 87 episodes
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From There to Here is a podcast for the bold and the brave—those who carve their own path in work and life. Hosted by Jason Shupp, this show dives into the unconventional origin stories of entrepreneurs and industry experts who defined their own success. These are stories of risk, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity. Each episode uncovers the pivotal moments and insights that shaped their careers, revealing how personal and professional lives intersect in powerful ways. Whether you're navigating your own business journey or seeking inspiration to take the next big leap, this podcast is your guide to turning reflection into action. Discover the stories that spark change. Learn more at https://missionmatters.com/author/jason-shupp/

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Joshua Aranda is a social entrepreneur.  In this episode, he talks about managing tension, choosing how you show up, later date returns, comfort with uncertainty, thresholds, and redistributing the weight. As a passionate leader, lifelong learner, and social entrepreneur, Joshua Aranda is focused on making the world a

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Brian Smith is a business transformation consultant.  In this episode, he talks about self-reliance, figuring it out, differing ethics, navigating legal matters, the four motivations, partnership selection, the drama triangle, and taking the hard path. Brian Smith has an eclectic entrepreneurial background, including i

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Brian Piper is an author, speaker, and consultant.  In this episode, returning guest Brian talks about his recent shift into full time consulting, blending his background of content optimization, marketing, and strategy with the opportunities of AI.  We dive deep into building communities and how to be audience-centric

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Mahaveer Jain is an entrepreneur and author.  In this episode, he talks about good from every place, cultural influences, showing your presence, doing your job to the fullest, and finding your spiritual anchor. Mahaveer Jain has been successful in bringing Supply Chain concepts from the big businesses to small and mid-

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Eva Rose Daniel is a professional speaking coach.  In this episode, she shares about the roller-coaster of entrepreneurialism, being part of the magic, who you know, being audience-centric, having clarity in your content, knowing your unique perspective, and strategic boredom. Eva Rose Daniel is the founder of The Spea

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Helmi is a Caribbean chef, culinary revolutionary, and author.  In this episode, she talks about defying the prescribed plan, meeting different people, avoiding boredom, when you are not having fun anymore, recognizing signals, and doing what you love. Helmi Smeulders left her day job to pursue her dreams.  Lawyer by t

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