Best Inspiro Podcasts (2024)

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34 CX Michael Colwell, CEO: Wired for Success - An entrepreneurial conversation with Dad 54:10

4M ago54:10

54:10

In our latest episode of The Corporate Expat Experience Podcast, we had the honor of hosting Michael Colwell, CEO/President of Colwell & Associates, Inc. With nearly 50 years of entrepreneurial experience under his belt, Michael shares invaluable insights and stories from his remarkable journey. Here are some highlights you won't want to miss: Maki…

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33 CX Daniella Rosa, Founder AIEA Golf - Revolutionizing Women's Golf One Stylish Swing at a Time 39:35

5M ago39:35

39:35

In this episode of The Corporate Expat Experience, we dive into the dynamic worlds of entrepreneurship and women's golf with Corporate Expat Daniella Rosa, the innovative mind behind AIEA Golf. Join us as we explore how Daniella is reshaping the landscape of women's golf attire, blending style, technology, and community like never before. In this e…

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32 Kat Weaver, CEO Power to Pitch - Raising Capital with Confidence 34:25

5M ago34:25

34:25

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and fundraising with the dynamic Kat Weaver, CEO of Power to Pitch. Join us as Kat shares her inspiring journey as a two-time accidental entrepreneur, revealing how she stumbled into the world of grants and fundraising where she discovered the invaluable skill of mastering the "power …

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31 CX Steven Urban - Corporate Ladder Limbo: How Steven Urban Found His Feet & His Strengths 50:26

5M ago50:26

50:26

Meet Corporate Expat Steven Urban - Steven was on the corporate track, working his way up the ladder reaching new heights until one day before a critical meeting it all came crashing down, with Steven literally finding himself on the hotel floor unable to move. That event set him on a new path, to find himself and a future that involved helping oth…

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30 CX Baiju Solanki, Performance Psychologist: A funny thing happened at Pret… 47:46

9M ago47:46

47:46

Baiju Solanki, Performance Psychologist, Best-Selling Author and Coach had no idea what he was in for when he responded to a LinkedIn message that started off with a confession and an ask to connect - thankfully, Baiju responded kindly and here we are! In this episode, Baiju and Nicole discuss the surprising chance meeting and the several lessons l…

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29 CX Leslee Cohen, ALLRise Legal Counsel - Wall Street’s Loss is the Start-Up World’s Gain! 33:15

10M ago33:15

33:15

Meet Leslee Cohen, the attorney who left Wall Street and a prominent law firm to launch her own firm - doing things her way, on her terms! Leslee’s love for law and for start-ups combined with her vision of a law firm that provides flexibility for employees with a commitment to client success culminated in a start-up of her own - ALLRise Legal Coun…

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28 CX Mara Smith, CEO: Tequila Reimagined - the “Inspiro” you need! 42:49

10M ago42:49

42:49

Corporate Expat Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who always knew she wanted a company of her own and that entrepreneur life was in her future. Her corporate expat experience started with leaving corporate to focus on family, while continuing to envision the future running her own company. That vision came t…

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27 Becca & Justin Christiansen, Portland Salt Co - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a company while continuing your professional career? 41:48

10M ago41:48

41:48

Experiencing the best of both worlds: Becca and Justin Christiansen, founders of Portland Salt Co are maintaining dual residency living, working and thriving in the corporate world and in entrepreneur land! This power couple launched their business Portland Salt Co in December 2021 during the global pandemic and while maintaining their demanding jo…

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26 CX Kim Walsh Phillips – How she made “The Shift”, from 32 clients to over 11k in less than a year! 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Corporate Expat Kim Walsh Phillips decided early in her career that corporate was not for her and created a plan to build her business while keeping that steady job and pay! Early mornings, lunch breaks and evenings were dedicated to building a business that would soon overtake her corporate pay and lead her to a the freedom she desired. Kim shares…

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Uncovering VIPs: Leading with Julie B. 53:00

1y ago53:00

53:00

Julie B. is a prominent speaker, strategic advisor, author, and leader. With her wealth of experience and passion for leadership, Julie guides listeners on a transformative journey of discovering the true essence of leading and managing. Her philosophy is centered around the belief that timing is always perfect. She recognizes that the challenges w…

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The Beauty Queen Lana Ivanov 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

Lana Ivanov is a spa business owner, Business Coach medical aesthetician, Microblading Artist, and host and producer of 2 TV show The Beauty Queen and Passion to Profits, she loves multitasking and make different every day, helping people stay beautiful, teaching self care and self love, importance of healthy skincare and proper home regimen, with …

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25 CX Raymond Harari - Founder/Managing Director of Canalis Capital 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

37:01

CX Raymond Harari, former banker found his way to his Corporate Expat experience by making an investment in the cannabis space which led him to discover his skills in advising and launching businesses. Ray founded Canalis Capital, a venture capital and innovation firm focused on strategic advisory, venture building, scaling and go-public structurin…

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Radiant Body, Radiant Mind with Chandanni from Chandanni Wellness 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

41:50

Chandanni is a Board certified Ayurvedic practitioner and CEO/founder of Chandanni Organic with significant experience in promoting, selling, and developing whole health and wellness products. Expertise in brand development, formulations, and manufacturing of various organic beauty products. Over twenty years of experience in the health lifestyle a…

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Inspired to Innovate in Spirits with Mara Smith from Inspiro Tequila 40:15

1+ y ago40:15

40:15

Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago before joining the corporate strategy team at a Fortune 500 Company. After her twins were born prematurely, Mara decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her family and …

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24 CX Marilynn Joyner - Her Workplace: The career community & office space for women 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

Marilynn Joyner is the Founder of Her Workplace, a newly launched career community platform for corporate women in junior to mid-level roles to exchange knowledge, share stories, and build relationships. Her passion to create Her Workplace came from her own lack of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities throughout her ca…

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23 CX Jac White, Founder/Angel Investor “Partnering for Success” 35:23

1+ y ago35:23

35:23

CX Jac White, found success in the corporate world working for brands like Armani Exchange and The New York Times before jumping into the world of start-ups working for soon to be big names like DailyCandy and Learnvest before becoming CEO of her own venture-backed company. In this Episode, Jac discusses not only her background and transition from …

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22 CX Vanessa Campos, The Book Broad – Writing your story on your terms 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

When CX Vanessa Campos set out on her career path, she tried a few different avenues that ultimately led her to putting her love for a good read to proper use in helping others to share their stories. However, in her job she and her co-founder recognized a gap in the market – business books by and for women - and the need for doing things different…

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21 CX Dana Paskalis - Founder/CEO of Life Reset Labs 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

Women Entrepreneurs Month: Meet Dana Paskalis, a former biotech executive with a career spanning 30 years, Dana cultivated a passion for building strong client relationships and connecting teams on a meaningful level. As Founder/CEO of Life Reset Labs, Dana decided that she was ready to take the work she loved in the corporate world to the next lev…

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20 Wendy Diamond, Founder/CEO/Entrepreneur/Author/Investor/Animal Welfare Advocate/Women Entrepreneur Advocate 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

For International Women’s Day we are featuring not only an incredible woman entrepreneur who has made history in so many ways, she is investing in the future with her social impact foundation WEDO – Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization, to support women around the world make history of their own through starting their own businesses providing …

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19 Looking Back & Ahead: Season 2 6:23

1+ y ago6:23

6:23

Looking Back & Ahead: 2022 & Now Season Two…Join me for a peek into the past year of my corporate expat experience, how one call can change your plotted course and a preview of what to expect in upcoming episodes.By Nicole Colwell

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How to Find and Engage with Your Target Audience with Swire Ho from Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

38:44

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Swire immigrated to Los Angeles in 1996. He is a proud Chinese American who speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English. He trained as a sound engineer, working at recording studios and entertainment agencies before starting his own firm, Hellman Production, Inc, 2003 in Los Angeles. Swire and his team successfully produced…

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What You Are Doing Wrong In Your Marketing Strategy with Gee Ranasinha of KEXINO 42:32

1+ y ago42:32

42:32

Gee is the CEO of KEXINO, an award-winning marketing agency helping start-ups and small businesses grow awareness, reputation, trust - and sales. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Marketing, Gee is also Visiting Professor at a European business school, teaching Marketing and Behavioral Economics to final-year MBA students. KEXINO founded the a…

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Planting Seeds of Fun with Genea Slaughter of Playwood Crafting 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

26:08

Genea Slaughter is a creative mind and founder behind the small business Playwood Crafting. She creates planters/activity boxes. There are different versions, the garden version is great for giving little ones ages 2-6 their own garden space—some double as sensory boxes with different tubes for scooping the sensory items into. Genea created her own…

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Education Overhaul with In-House Dermascope Aesthetician Elizabeth Brasher 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

48:51

In this episode, we have amazing aesthetician @theskingal Elizabeth leads both skincare clients and skincare colleagues the same way - with vast amounts of educational experience. Soon after getting licensed she realized the need for not only post-graduate education but the difference it made in outcomes and expectations for her skincare practice a…

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Changing the Table with Addie Gundry CEO of Pluie 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

38:19

Addie Gundry, founder, and CEO of Pluie the first and only self-sanitizing diaper changing table for public restrooms. Pluie solves a decades-old problem: changing tables are outdated, dirty and uncomfortable. Powered by a patented UV-C light, killing 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and viruses, Pluie lends peace of mind to consumers and cost-savings to …

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Personal Styling Going Virtual with Jenny Eversole of Style Space 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

37:25

Jenny Eversole is the founder of Stylespace.com a virtual styling platform to connect online with expert stylists and elevate your style. After nearly a decade running her own fashion label, she learned how personal style can make a big difference in one's confidence, happiness and overall success. Jenny founded Style Space for people to discover t…

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Harness the Energy of Lunar Cycles to Awaken Your Inner Truth with Donna Conley 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

26:15

Donna Conley is an advocate for mental health, moon healer, life coach and author. She started Wild Moon Healers with the intention of shattering the current mental health paradigm and restructuring a total wellness approach to health—body, mind, and spirit—using powerful healing modalities while energetically syncing with lunar cycles. Donna seeks…

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Demystifying the World of Microtreatments with Nicci Levy 41:06

1+ y ago41:06

41:06

Nicci Levy is the CEO and founder of Alchemy 43, the first-ever brand to be centered on expertise with injectables and a natural results approach. Alchemy 43 is an innovative aesthetics bar founded a half-dozen years ago to make cosmetic injectables more accessible and inclusive, as easy as walking into a juice bar. Its “microtreatments” are minima…

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Transforming Your Website Into a Client Attracting Machine 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

Jenny Belanger is the CEO and Creative Director of JennyB Designs, a website design studio. She helps entrepreneurs and small businesses build websites that communicate and connect with visitors and attract their ideal clients. With a background in nonprofit and corporate marketing + communications, she has been designing websites for 20 years. Jen…

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Narrowing your Niche with Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy 35:25

2y ago35:25

35:25

Elizabeth is a Minnesota-born girl living in Texas with her husband and 3 kids. If she could tell her 13-year-old self she was a quilter, she would have laughed in disbelief! However, a few years ago she discovered how cool quilting (and having a business in quilting) really is! Now Elizabeth designs fabric, writes quilt patterns, and helps other c…

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How NEU Marketing Helps Small Businesses Succeed 32:13

2y ago32:13

32:13

Cindy Gersch is an award-winning marketing professional. She has a deep-rooted career in marketing and is here today to share her knowledge and tips for better branding brand strategy and how to grow your brand organically, in a very short time. She's grown a Facebook group of over 25,000 members supporting small businesses. She runs a course calle…

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Making Your own Path with Permanent Makeup Artist Carrie Hunt & her Signature Blended Brow Technique 53:38

2y ago53:38

53:38

Carrie Hunt is a wife, mama of three, artist, trainer, and business coach. Carrie has spent the last decade perfecting her signature techniques and helping women all over the world feel confident and beautiful. She is the founder and CEO of Stella’s Room, located in Roanoke, Texas. Her obsession with creating the most natural looking healed results…

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How To Grow and Scale Your Online Business Using This Powerful Tool: SEO with Brandon C. White 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

Brandon White is an entrepreneur with two exists (so far), lots of strike outs, angel investor, former venture capitalist, and worked in Marketing at America Online. He is a Co-Founder of FileFinder.io, ISC Security Training Co, angel investor in startups and hosts several podcasts from his recording studio in Half Moon Bay, CA. His first company w…

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